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Reform Act threats against Rempel Garner a sign of party’s extremism, says NDP Julian, urging moderates to speak out

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner is raising concerns surrounding 'harassment,' 'public castigation' and 'smear jobs' within the Conservative Party amid threats her colleagues may use the Reform Act to oust her.

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BY STUART BENSON
July 11, 2022

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