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OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Monday sought to clarify his statement that RCMP leadership was “despicable” over its handling of Trudeau-era scandals, by saying he supports the force and was talking about its past commissioner. Poilievre, through his office, released a statement as question period in the House of Commons got underway and the Liberals called on him to apologize. “I stand shoulder to shoulder with the brave men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve. Today and every day, I thank them for their service,”...