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The Federation of Canadian Municipalities held their Ottawa reception at the Fairmont Château Laurier. Below, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (right).

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NDP MP Yvon Godin (left) and NDP leader Jack Layton (second from left).

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International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda (second from the left).

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Liberal MP Alexandra Mendes (left) and Conservative MP Denis Lebel.

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Liberal MP Anita Neville.

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NDP MP Peter Stoffer (right).

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Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Americas Peter Kent (left).