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While Poilievre, Lewis each pay $50,000 to snub last leadership debate, Charest shows up, but optics weren’t great ‘with the tier-two leadership aspirants,’ says Nanos

Absent candidates Pierre Poilievre and Leslyn Lewis made their appeals to voters in-person and on social media, opting to take a $50,000 fine instead of appearing on stage with Jean Charest, Scott Aitchison, and Roman Baber.

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August 5, 2022

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While Poilievre, Lewis each pay $50,000 to snub last leadership debate, Charest shows up, but optics weren’t great ‘with the tier-two leadership aspirants,’ says Nanos

Absent candidates Pierre Poilievre and Leslyn Lewis made their appeals to voters in-person and on social media, opting to take a $50,000 fine instead of appearing on stage with Jean Charest, Scott Aitchison, and Roman Baber.

‘He’s using us’: independent byelection candidates say ‘frustration’ getting ‘louder’ over Poilievre parachuting into Alberta riding

Disorganization mars Bill C-5 summit, but progress possible if Liberals commit to consultation, chiefs say

Uncertainty over ‘sunsetting’ programs as Environment Canada’s spending slashed in half by 2028, pending fall budget update

Feds’ new ‘reciprocal procurement’ policy to limit foreign access to contracts amid U.S. trade tensions

The PBO’s take on public service bloat and staffing cuts

‘It’s a massive task’: Carney’s ethics screen won’t prevent conflicts of interest, warn critics

‘It’s a massive task’: Carney’s ethics screen won’t prevent conflicts of interest, warn critics

Q&A | Ontario First Nations launch court challenge against law fast-tracking major projects

‘Nobody is spared’: Treasury Board plans to cut staff by 10 per cent, with most from ‘employer’ oversight roles

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While Poilievre, Lewis each pay $50,000 to snub last leadership debate, Charest shows up, but optics weren’t great ‘with the tier-two leadership aspirants,’ says Nanos

Absent candidates Pierre Poilievre and Leslyn Lewis made their appeals to voters in-person and on social media, opting to take a $50,000 fine instead of appearing on stage with Jean Charest, Scott Aitchison, and Roman Baber.

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