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Lessons for Canada's Progressives from the French Elections

The Liberals, NDP, Greens and even Bloc Québécois should establish a one-time united front with the goal of immediately introducing proportional representation if elected.

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Jeremy Appel
Jul 16, 2024
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Supporters of the left-wing NPF coalition rally against the far-right National Rally in Paris on June 15. (Flickr/Jeanne Menjoulet)

This piece was originally published in the Tyee.

A much anticipated electoral victory for the far-right National Rally, or RN, was averted in France’s legislative elections earlier this month, courtesy of an informal, tactica…

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