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New video of Canada's PM in blackface

September 20, 2019 6:45 am

A new video has emerged of Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, wearing blackface, a day after he admitted such behaviour was racist.

Photos of two similar episodes came to light on Wednesday – one when he was a teacher and another when a student.

In a fresh statement to reporters, he said he “deeply, deeply” regretted his behaviour.

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The revelations come amid campaigning for the 21 October election, when Mr Trudeau hopes to win a second term.