Political leaders need to address violence, hate seen on campaign trail, say experts

Centre on Hate, Bias, and Extremism director Barbara Perry says there has been a 'perfect storm' that has led to the incidents of hate and violence that have been seen on the campaign trail.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had gravel thrown at him in London, Ont., on Sept. 6. A former PPC riding association president was charged in relation to the incident.
After a campaign with party leaders being harassed, volunteers being assaulted, and election signs being defaced with hate symbols, experts say more needs to be done to address the increased vitriol seen on the campaign trail. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) was hit by gravel thrown ...

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