Harper Takes Fire on Pipelines and Economy in Canada Debate
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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper came under attack from his two main rivals over pipelines and the economy as they sought to stake their claim for power in the first debate ahead of the Oct. 19 vote.
The debate Thursday in Toronto underscored the three-way logjam in the campaign, with each leader being grilled for specifics on topics such as energy, national unity, terrorism and the Senate. The economy, however, continues to hold center stage in the campaign.