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Laura Stephenson
Academic
Political science professor at Western University in Ontario.
Notable Quotes
"He is focused on helping Canada survive the economic turmoil, not remaking society."View Story →
"He is focused on helping Canada survive the economic turmoil, not remaking society. When we’re in tough times like this, there are different calculations being made."View Story →
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