Robocalls are not isolated incidents: Rae

By News Staff

Posted February 25, 2012 5:20 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Liberal leader Bob Rae said the automated calls were part of a “dirty” campaign waged by the Conservatives. Elections Canada and police are looking into reports that automated calls in as many as 18 ridings misled voters.

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