Courtesy of the Martlet, video of Thomas Mulcair speaking to a crowd at the University of Victoria. His speech starts around the 11-minute mark, questions begin around the 27-minute mark. Topics covered include: the greatest city in Canada, resource development, the Canadian Wheat Board, supply management, fighting the Conservatives, international relations, public services, the purpose of government, C-38, the Liberal party, foreign aid and energy. At 29:52, Mr. Mulcair does his Michael Ignatieff impression. At 37:56, Mr. Mulcair is challenged to justify using attack ads.
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