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Edmonds (November 3, 1998). "Former Manitoba Tory insider admits using party funds improperly".
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Tu-Uyen Tran (February 10, 2004). "City OKs Canad Tax Break".
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Shanley (January 27, 2008). "Hail To The Chief".
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