‘Be ready for Aug. 8’: some senior Liberals expect to kick off federal election campaign in a week

Others are preparing for the writs to be issued on Aug. 15, with an election to take place on Sept. 13 or 20.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured alongside his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. Mr. Trudeau is expected to issue the writs for an election on Aug. 8 or Aug. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY ABBAS RANA

August 1, 2021

With politicos across the country caught in election fever, Liberal MPs, candidates, and campaign managers are preparing for an election campaign to get started on Aug. 8 or Aug. 15, with the election date set to be Sept. 13 or Sept. 20. "'Be ready for the writ to be dropped on Aug. 8' is the messa...

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