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Trudeau’s message to potential leadership candidates at Grit policy convention: ‘Cool your jets a little bit,’ say senior Liberals

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will lead the Liberals in the next election, reportedly telling one potential leadership candidate last summer to ease up. Pollster Nik Nanos says Trudeau should be worried about the polls, but he's still politically strong to lead the party for another run.

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BY ABBAS RANA
May 15, 2023

News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 15, 2023

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Trudeau’s message to potential leadership candidates at Grit policy convention: ‘Cool your jets a little bit,’ say senior Liberals

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will lead the Liberals in the next election, reportedly telling one potential leadership candidate last summer to ease up. Pollster Nik Nanos says Trudeau should be worried about the polls, but he's still politically strong to lead the party for another run.

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