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Three former staffers among new MPs-elect headed to the House

While Conservative ex-staffers saw success this election, all of the Liberals identified by Hill Climbers were unsuccessful in their attempts to win, or win back, a seat in the House.
Adam Chambers, left, has been elected to represent Simcoe North, Ont.; Melissa Lantsman has been elected in Thornhill, Ont.; and Dan Muys will represent Flamborough-Glanbrook, Ont., in the House of Commons. Photographs courtesy of Facebook
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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT
October 4, 2021
Elections often see staffers step out from behind the curtain to make a go of running for office—this year was no different, and among the new class of MPs headed for seats in the House of Commons for the first time are three former staffers, Conservatives Adam Chambers, Melissa Lantsman...

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