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Canada will be able to "punch above its weight" at the G20 summit as a result of the country's reputation as a strong performer during the recession, say some observers.
Yet while world leaders may give Prime Minister Stephen Harper more "credibility" during the Nov. 3-4 summit in Cannes, France that aims to prioritize financial stability, others note that Canada's economy still needs significant work.
"Canada's reputation has grown in the past three years, people have become more aware of what we've done, and the things we've done right," said Ian Lee, assistant professor at Carleton University's Sprott School …
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