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NDP must counter Poilievre’s skill harnessing anger of people who feel left behind, say labour experts

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's union endorsements represented only five per cent of the province’s union membership, but signalled to voters that Conservatives could be working class champions, says labour studies professor Larry Savage.

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July 11, 2022

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NDP must counter Poilievre’s skill harnessing anger of people who feel left behind, say labour experts

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's union endorsements represented only five per cent of the province’s union membership, but signalled to voters that Conservatives could be working class champions, says labour studies professor Larry Savage.

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