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HOW TO FIX CANADA'S POLITICAL PARTIES: THE LIBERALS
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How to Fix Canada's Political Parties: The Liberals

Tuesday we advised the Tories, yesterday the NDP. Today, in the third of a three-part series, six political thinkers suggest one idea each for how the Liberals can break Canada's political gridlock and reengage the electorate.

Illustration special to The Mark, by Ryan James Terry.

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Head West

by David Berlin Author; Founding editor, The Walrus.

Roll Out Blueprints for the Country

First Posted: Jun 10 2010 06:58 AM
Updated: 6 days ago

The New Democrats would give the Liberals a built-in direction to take the party.

Video produced by Tony Ferguson.

TAGS: Fix X, Liberal Party

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