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A diminished Canada at home and abroad

April 3, 2012April 3, 2012 by daryl.copeland

Ottawa Citizen

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Science Diplomacy for the Age of Globalization
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Seven steps to a higher functioning foreign ministry
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Science and diplomacy after Canada's lost decade: Counting the costs, looking beyond
Rebuilding Canada – and its place in the world
Canada falls flat on the world stage
Canada and the Asia-Pacific: Unsteady interest and opportunities lost
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Bridging the Chasm
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