From Global News.

At a press conference on Wednesday, Green Party leader Jonathan Pedneault spoke out after being barred from the upcoming federal leaders’ debate.

He says the decision, made despite the party meeting eligibility criteria, is a coordinated attempt to silence dissent and protect the political status quo, in his view.

Pedneault says the move undermines freedom of expression and denies Canadians the right to be fully informed ahead of the election.

He’s now calling on the Debates Commission to reverse what he calls an "undemocratic" decision.

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