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NDP candidate Rabidoux reacts to recession

Our country is in a recession.  Statistics Canada confirmed it Tuesday.

NDP candidate Ethan Rabidoux says a failure of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s policies is to blame for the recession:

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Specifically Rabidoux says the Harper Government’s decision to heavily invest in fossil fuels was a mistake:

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He says if elected the NDP would focus on re-diversifying Canada’s economy:

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Rabidoux is running against Liberal Stephen McCotter, Conservative John Nater, and Christian Heritage Party candidate Irma DeVries.  Election Day is set for October 19th.

Photo of Ethan Rabidoux provided by the Rabidoux campaign

Patrick Grapes
Patrick Grapes
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