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Leyland Cecco in Toronto

Canada’s Green party removed at last minute from election debates

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The Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault speaks in Montreal, Quebec on Wednesday. Photograph: Evan Buhler/Reuters

Canada’s Green party has been removed from the country’s two election debates amid accusations it would “undermine the integrity” of the events, just hours before leaders square off in Montreal.

The last-minute upheaval follows a decision to shift the timing of the first televised debate on Wednesday evening over fears the French language showdown would clash with a closely watched Montreal Canadiens ice hockey game.

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