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Kathianne
02-01-2009, 08:54 AM
Canada is surprised that Obama did mean what he said he didn't (http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/03/04/harper-obama.html?ref=rss) during the election:

http://www.news1130.com/more.jsp?content=20090130_090926_56720


Love affair between Canada and President Obama appears to be coming to an end
Lyle Fisher | Friday, January 30th, 2009 7:20 am

OTTAWA (NEWS1130) - The honeymoon appears to be over between Canada and newly elected U.S. President Barack Obama, as Obama's first foreign visit to Ottawa in February will likely focus on a protectionist bill now before Congress.

The $820 billion American economic stimulus package will have some strings attached.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that includes a provision barring foreign iron and steel for infrastructure projects.

But Prime Minister Stephen Harper says that doesn’t mean Canadian auto sector jobs will disappear....