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Feds vs. the federalist: lacking any serious competition in the province, Legault may cast Trudeau as boogeyman to motivate his base

Recent data from Statistics Canada that shows a decline in the overall proportion of francophones in Canada may add fodder to incumbent Quebec Premier François Legault's argument for a strong mandate to protect Quebec's identity and language from federal interference.

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Feds vs. the federalist: lacking any serious competition in the province, Legault may cast Trudeau as boogeyman to motivate his base

Recent data from Statistics Canada that shows a decline in the overall proportion of francophones in Canada may add fodder to incumbent Quebec Premier François Legault's argument for a strong mandate to protect Quebec's identity and language from federal interference.

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