Lisa Young

Professor of Political Science, University of Calgary

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Professor of Political Science at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada

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Less than two months after re-election, Canada's conservative Prime Minister has almost been forced out of office.

Canadian PM Stephen Harper Fighting for His Political Life

Less than two months after re-election, Canada's conservative Prime Minister has almost been forced out of office.

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