Politics This Morning

Politics This Morning: O’Toole, Blanchet to sit out Throne Speech in person, after testing positive for virus

Plus, politicos pay tribute to late former prime minister John Turner.

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole both tested positive for the coronavirus and won't be able to attend the throne speech in person. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

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BY Beatrice Paez

September 21, 2020

Good Monday morning, We're just a couple of days away from hearing the much-anticipated throne speech that will either further fuel or dampen speculation about a snap election. At least two party leaders will be sitting out the speech, with Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole and Blo...

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