# Quebec Candidate Apologizes for Vaccine Joke | Calgary News

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Podcast: [Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267)
Published: 2026-09-03T10:17:20+00:00
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Seven days into Quebec’s election campaign, a Conservative candidate’s viral November 2020 rant—calling for vaccine believers to be euthanized—has resurfaced, forcing him to apologize. He insists it was a “joke in bad taste” and doesn’t reflect his current stance, but the fallout highlights how quickly political missteps can explode in today’s digital age. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/45fe596df4b83aaf

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