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Politicians shadow-boxing on free-trade pact

In his criticism of the government to date, Stephen Harper has strived to keep his eyes focused on the smaller softwood picture, but there are clear limits to that strategy, says Chantal Hébert.

In between elections, the House of Commons is the prime venue of the opposition, the only place where the government is forced to share centre stage, particularly with the Leader of the Official Opposition.

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