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Dimitri Soudas and open nominations on Wednesdays with Kady

The departure of Dimitri Soudas has put the spotlight on the open nomination battles happening in ridings across the country. Kady O'Malley took your questions and comments on that, and the upcoming round of byelection.

The former excutive director of the Conservative Party was forced to resign over the weekend.

CBC.ca politics blogger Kady O'Malley chats weekly with readers on Wednesdays With @Kady. (CBC)

The forced departure of Dimitri Soudasput the spotlight this week on the open nomination battles that are happening across the country.

The former executive director of the Conservative Party was fired after getting involved in the contest involving his common law partner, MP Eve Adams.

That wasn't the only election related news this week.

The resignation of Liberal MPJim Karygiannis means four byelections now have to be called. It also appears the government may be ready to consider changes to the controversial Fair Elections Act.

Kady O'Malley tookyour questions and comments on all those topics.

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