Next election a chance for Liberal ‘clean sweep’ in Hamilton, says former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps

Ms. Copps and her family are longtime political players in Hamilton. NDP MPs from the city, however, say the Orange team will hold their seats and go after those held by the Grits now.

Liberal MP Bob Bratina, left pictured with former Liberal MP Colin Fraser in 2017. Mr. Bratina is one of the three Hamilton area MPs who is not seeking re-election. With three of five incumbent MPs not re-offering, Hamilton will be a key battleground in the next election.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

May 31, 2021

The next election is an opportunity for the Liberals to get a “clean sweep” in the Hamilton area, thanks to their party's lead in the polls and the fact that two opposition incumbents in the area are not seeking re-election, says former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps, who has deep politica...

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