Isidore Agokei and his three children went to mass early on Palm Sunday, the start of the Easter week. He says Easter reminds him of salvation and hope, and those themes guide him as he considers his vote.
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Agokei was at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in northeast Calgary. He's a financial advisor in the insurance industry who moved from Nigeria three years ago.
"My faith guides me because I will be listening to what candidate resonates with these characteristics I've spoken about — hope, renewal and strength, and of working toward a more united and strengthened Canada," he said, standing in the sunshine as worshippers left mass.
He said he's heard a lot of promises so far, which makes him skeptical. But he's leanin...
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