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Trudeau’s Hand-Picking of Candidate in Montreal Byelection Sparks Controversy

Jul 25, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to hand-pick Laura Palestini as the Liberal candidate for a Montreal byelection has upset three aspiring contenders.
Contenders criticized the process as undemocratic, having campaigned extensively before being sidelined.
The Liberal Party cited strategic reasons for the selection, bypassing the usual nomination process.

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