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Canada to Bow Out of U.S. Missile Defense Program

HeadlineFeb 24, 2005

In news from Canada, Prime Minister Paul Martin is expected to announce today that Canada will not participate in the U.S. missile defense program. CBC reports that Martin’s planned announcement to the House of Commons will mark an abrupt change to his stance on the controversial program and presents a major setback to the Bush administration.

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