Political panel weighs the week a day early, as Easter long weekend begins for P.E.I. MLAs
It's been a short week in the P.E.I. legislature with the Easter long weekend looming, but there's lots to talk about with the CBC News: Compass political panel. Topics ranged from interprovincial trade and lands protection to child care and immigration. Sally Pitt and Paul MacNeill weigh in with host Louise Martin.
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