A Subversion of Democracy - Really?

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A Subversion of Democracy - Really?

FromThe Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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Mar 23, 2022

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Some critics, mainly Conservatives, say the deal between the NDP and the Liberals is a "subversion of democracy". Just how well do they know their own country's political history? Bruce Anderson on that with this week's Smoke, Mirrors and The Truth. And COVID and masks -- we have the latest debate on that.

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Mar 23, 2022

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