Do We Even Matter Anymore?

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Do We Even Matter Anymore?

FromThe Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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Apr 29, 2024

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A provocative weekend column co-written by our Dr Janice Stein looks at Canada's impact in the United States and asks, Do We Even Matter Anymore? Also today, our regular check-in on Ukraine and the Middle East. Plus we ask our "question of the week" as part of this Thursday's Your Turn.

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Apr 29, 2024

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