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About 1,000 people gathered in London, Ont. on a sunny Saturday for a pre-election rally featuring Rick Mercer

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Patrick Magee holds up Samara Leger, 9, during a pre-election gathering in London, Ont., Saturday, April 30, 2011. About 1,000 people showed up for a "Vote Mob" to encourage people to exercise their right to vote in the federal election.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

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Jeff Werkmeister writes a message on the ground at a pre-election gathering in London, Ont., Saturday, April 30, 2011.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

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People dance at a pre-election gathering in London, Ont., Saturday, April 30, 2011.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

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A sign is held above the crowd at a pre-election gathering in London, Ont., Saturday, April 30, 2011.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

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The crowd cheers at a pre-election gathering in London, Ont., Saturday, April 30, 2011.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

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TV's Rick Mercer greats the crowd in London, Ont., Saturday, April 30, 2011. Mercer has been urging youth to rally and vote throughout the campaign.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

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From left, Kelsey Johnson, Shelbie Townson and Brianna Smith, hold signs during a pre-election gathering in London, Ont., Saturday, April 30, 2011.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

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A Canadian flag is floated above their heads by some of the crowd during a voter rally in London, Ont., Saturday, April 30, 2011.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

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Miss Teen London, Kelsey Johnson, 18, wears a message on her cheek at a pre-election gathering in London, Ont., Saturday, April 30, 2011.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

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