Towards the end of a dull summer of barbecue politics, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s decision to scuttle the agreement to support the Liberals caught many off guard. But the reality is that it was inevitable — and well-advised. Author: Michael Harris, a Tyee contributing editor, is a highly awarded journalist and documentary maker. Published Sept. 5, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/09/05/Jagmeet-Singh-Cancels-NDP-Liberal-Agreement/

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