September 3, 2019
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#38 Our House In The Middle Of An Election
Here's everything you missed in Canadian politics this summer. Plus, we talk housing with Employment Minister Patty Hajdu. And ... what's happening with the NDP?
Justin Ling
Kevin Sexton
Producer
Laura Howells
producer, OPPO
David Crosbie
Senior Producer

Note: The NDP did not respond to a request for comment regarding Sid Ryan’s bid for candidacy. This episode was recorded on August 29, 2019.

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