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Politics This Morning: Canadian politicians condemn ‘astonishing,’ ‘frightening’ pro-Trump attack on Capitol Hill

Plus, Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the arrest of 50-plus pro-democracy Hong Kong activists is ‘very concerning.’

Pro-Donald Trump rioters breached the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon, forcing the evacuation of politicians who had gathered to certify Joe Biden’s win of presidential election. Screenshot courtesy of CNN

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BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN

January 7, 2021

Good Thursday morning, Canadian party leaders registered their outrage at “astonishing” and “frightening” attempts made by pro-Trump rioters Wednesday to overturn the U.S. election as lawmakers gathered to certify Joe Bi...

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