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NDP’s spring convention offers chance to pit party’s vision against governing Liberals’, say members

For New Democrats, conventions often generate 'vigorous and energetic' debate on 'emerging policy' issues among the party faithful, says former NDP MP Libby Davies.

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BY BEATRICE PAEZ
November 25, 2020

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For New Democrats, conventions often generate 'vigorous and energetic' debate on 'emerging policy' issues among the party faithful, says former NDP MP Libby Davies.

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NDP’s spring convention offers chance to pit party’s vision against governing Liberals’, say members

For New Democrats, conventions often generate 'vigorous and energetic' debate on 'emerging policy' issues among the party faithful, says former NDP MP Libby Davies.

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