After a campaign that only reinforced Canada’s divisions, it’s unclear what, if anything, will be resolved Monday

Let’s hope voters shelve their anger and zealousness and lend some clear direction for the next government as it tries to define Canada for the post-pandemic future.
The campaign is the most unfocused federal contest in recent memory. It has emerged as a mish-mash dominated by populist-style personal attacks, Trumpist extremism, reshuffled right-left political alignments, diminished commitments to the role of the federal government, and the weaponization of public health issues, writes Les Whittington.
OTTAWA—Not surprisingly for a national election during a once-in-a-century health crisis, Canadians appear likely to wind up on Sept. 20 more divided than ever and with a government with no clear mandate. The campaign is the most unfocused federal contest in recent memory. It has emerged as a mis...

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