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Elizabeth May: “When 100,000 Canadians-plus respond like that … I think it's a matter of duty and responsibility to sponsor petitions…”

On the recordAugust 14, 2026
When 100,000 Canadians-plus respond like that … I think it's a matter of duty and responsibility to sponsor petitions brought to MPs by citizens.
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Elizabeth May
Green Party of Canada
Source
cbc.ca

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on the petition against U.S. ambassador.

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