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Luc Rinaldi

Luc Rinaldi is a Toronto-based journalist who has written for Toronto Life, Maclean’s and The Walrus. His debut book, Phone Rules, comes out December 8.

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Feature by Luc Rinaldi

The ‘Shadow Parties’ That Could Swing The Toronto Election

The rise of rival non-profits ABC Toronto and Progress Toronto marks a new era of behind-the-scenes political organizing at City Hall—and this October's election is their first real test.

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