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  Harper calls two byelections for Nov. 27
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Last EditedMonsieur  Oct 22, 2006 03:26pm
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News DateOct 22, 2006 03:00pm
DescriptionOTTAWA -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper called byelections for November 27 to fill two empty seats in the House of Commons and was immediately accused by the Liberals of crass opportunism.

"It's a conniving, tactical play to purely extract an artificial advantage for themselves," said Mike Eizenga, the president of the Liberal Party of Canada. "[Harper's] had a bad month or two."

Eizenga will be one of those who may seek to carry the banner for the Liberals in London North Centre. Reached by phone Sunday afternoon, Eizenga said it was too soon for him to make that decision.
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