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Trudeau says government is braced for 'disruptions' in event of unclear U.S. election result
CBC News · Posted: Oct 08, 2020 1:25 PM ET | Last Updated: October 8
Prime minister says government is preparing for 'all outcomes' after Nov. 3 election
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today his government is bracing for potential "disruptions" if the U.S. election results are not clear.
During an event to announce funding for electric vehicle production today, Trudeau said he watched only "clips" from the televised presidential and vice-presidential debates.
He said his focus is squarely on keeping Canadians safe during the pandemic — but added that his government is also tracking political developments south of the border and their potential impact on Canada.
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"If it is less clear, there may be some disruptions and we need to be ready for any outcomes, and I think that's what Canadians would expect of their government, and we're certainly reflecting on that."
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today his government is bracing for potential "disruptions" if the U.S. election results are not clear.
During an event to announce funding for electric vehicle production today, Trudeau said he watched only "clips" from the televised presidential and vice-presidential debates.
He said his focus is squarely on keeping Canadians safe during the pandemic — but added that his government is also tracking political developments south of the border and their potential impact on Canada.
(...)
"If it is less clear, there may be some disruptions and we need to be ready for any outcomes, and I think that's what Canadians would expect of their government, and we're certainly reflecting on that."
...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-trump-us-election-1.5755336
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