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‘Freedom Convoy’: at the end of the day, everyone loses

As the details of who these people are emerge, any person who was associated with their cause is going to suffer residual damage. The 'Freedom Convoy' will roll out, but in its dust, Ottawa is left in political chaos.

Opinion
BY SHEILA COPPS
February 21, 2022

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 21, 2022

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As the details of who these people are emerge, any person who was associated with their cause is going to suffer residual damage. The 'Freedom Convoy' will roll out, but in its dust, Ottawa is left in political chaos.

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‘Freedom Convoy’: at the end of the day, everyone loses

As the details of who these people are emerge, any person who was associated with their cause is going to suffer residual damage. The 'Freedom Convoy' will roll out, but in its dust, Ottawa is left in political chaos.

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