Naheed Nenshi says if the claims made this week in a lawsuit are true, it would be the worst scandal and coverup in Alberta's history.
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Naheed Nenshi says if the claims made this week in a lawsuit are true, it would be the worst scandal and coverup in Alberta’s history.Naheed Nenshi delivers his acceptance speech after being named as the new leader of the Alberta NDP in Calgary, Saturday, June 22, 2024.
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