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VIDEO: Prime Minister skates with the Oilers, dekes around election questions

Tonight on 'Closer Look': All signs point to an imminent federal election

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On tonight's episode: Get ready to cast your ballot (again).

Although it's not official yet, reports say Prime Minister Mark Carney will dissolve Parliament on Sunday and call a snap federal election. 

Carney was asked to confirm the speculation at a housing announcement in Edmonton today, right after he had the chance to skate at practice with the Edmonton Oilers.

He deked around the question, replying that Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will be the first to know — and that "in this time of crisis" the government needs "a strong and clear mandate” to lead the country.

Translation: Let the campaign begin.

ParliamentToday reporter Palak Mangat joins us tonight with the latest details. You can read all our federal politics coverage HERE.

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