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canadian federal election 2021

With the 2021 Canadian election happening on September 20, it's about all we can see being talked about on social media right now — to the point where even Bernie Sanders decided to give his two cents about it.

The U.S. senator recently wrote a tweet letting everyone know where he stands when it comes to Canadian politics.

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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has always had a soft spot for Quebec and has made it no secret that he absolutely loves the province. But not just because of the poutine and bagels.

He recently visited Montreal on his campaign trail and caught up with Narcity Québec's Jean-Michel Claremont-Goulet for an exclusive interview in French.

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At a press conference on Thursday, Premier François Legault outlined what his government sees as Quebec's priorities for the next federal government following the upcoming Canadian election. Immigration and health care spending were at the top of the list.

First, Legault reiterated his request that the federal government up its health care contribution to "35% of total expenditures." He and other premiers, including Doug Ford, have repeatedly called on the feds to increase their share of spending to take some of the burden off of the provinces.

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