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David Staples: Poilievre won but lost — and it has big repercussions for Alberta

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Pierre Poilievre led his Conservative Party to its greatest height ever, at least if you go by popular vote.

But there was just one problem for the Conservatives , which faced a largely united left-of-centre.

The result will shake Alberta politics, bringing on calls for separation from angry Albertans .

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66

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66

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formal

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English

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46

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