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Like it or not, the die is cast

Justin Trudeau's graceless dithering in the face of the obvious that his time is up sets up two possibilities. The possibility of an ugly rebellion that will force him out, or a non-confidence vote that will trigger an election.

Opinion
BY MICHAEL HARRIS
December 19, 2024

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | December 19, 2024

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Like it or not, the die is cast

Justin Trudeau's graceless dithering in the face of the obvious that his time is up sets up two possibilities. The possibility of an ugly rebellion that will force him out, or a non-confidence vote that will trigger an election.

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