Candidate controversy shakes the campaign trail

Candidate controversy shakes the campaign trail

April 1, 2025 2:40 pm EST.

Day 10 of the federal election campaign is underway and controversy is dominating the headlines. Glen McGregor on how party leaders are trying to stay on message, while two candidates have pulled the plug on their campaigns.

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