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Trudeau Rival Tests Positive for Covid Before Parliament’s Return

Erin O’Toole and his family arrive at a Conservative Party leadership rally in Ottawa on Aug. 23. Photographer David Kawai/Bloomberg
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Justin Trudeau’s main rival tested positive for coronavirus five days before the Canadian prime minister is scheduled to unveil a new agenda that could trigger an election.

Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole received the diagnosis late Friday, according to a statement from the party. A staff member he traveled with contracted Covid-19 earlier in the week.