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Deaths in U.K. and Washington harbingers of what could easily happen in Canada

In my day, threats were few and far between. Today, they are becoming commonplace, and almost expected or socially acceptable. But the viral load on the shoulders of every Member of Parliament should cause us all to sit up and take note.

Opinion
BY SHEILA COPPS
October 25, 2021

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 25, 2021

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In my day, threats were few and far between. Today, they are becoming commonplace, and almost expected or socially acceptable. But the viral load on the shoulders of every Member of Parliament should cause us all to sit up and take note.

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Deaths in U.K. and Washington harbingers of what could easily happen in Canada

In my day, threats were few and far between. Today, they are becoming commonplace, and almost expected or socially acceptable. But the viral load on the shoulders of every Member of Parliament should cause us all to sit up and take note.

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