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Incumbent mayors, premiers losing jobs a result of Canadians not ‘getting ahead’
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Incumbent mayors, premiers losing jobs a result of Canadians not ‘getting ahead’
By Sean Previl Global News
Posted October 27, 2026 6:31 pm
RELATED: Several new mayors elected across eastern Ontario
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Cities and provinces across Canada have seen political change in recent months as frustrations over affordability and quality of life has meant incumbents being shown the door.
Multiple Ontario cities said goodbye to short and long-time mayors and councillors on Monday.…
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