Canadian Prime Minister Harper visits Czech Republic
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L), European Union President Mirek Topolánek and European Commission President José Manuel Barroso celebrate the launch of negotiations toward an economic partnership agreement between Canada and the European Union, May 6, 2009. (UPI Photo/Deb Ransom/PMO)
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