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THE HOT SEAT Justin Trudeau walks into the House of Commons for the first time as Liberal leader. He’ll have a tough time filling the shoes of his predecessor, Bob Rae, whose reputation as an orator in the House precedes him. All eyes will be on Trudeau’s first exchange with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

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