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With wide-ranging platform, Liberals aim to shore up support on affordability

The platform covered promises of support to nearly every segment of society except the wealthy, writes columnist Les Whittington.

Opinion
BY LES WHITTINGTON
October 1, 2019

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 1, 2019

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