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“One of the biggest divides in Canada - I said it in 2006, and I said it right through my political career - is urban-rural. Lots of parts of this country feel entirely left behind. And they're mobilized by, you know, the gun control issue.”

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Michael Ignatieff

Michael Ignatieff is a prominent Canadian politician, scholar, and writer. He has held several academic and public positions and is well-regarded both in Canada and internationally. more

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