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The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland will be host to the G8 leaders summit (Photo: UK government)

Canada attacks EU farm aid ahead of G8 meeting

Ahead of next week’s G8 summit in Gleneagles, Scotland, Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin has launched a fierce attack on the EU and the US for maintaining high agricultural subsidies and making it difficult for poor countries to compete.

"Foreign aid is more than simply straight money. It's about trade", the premier said according to Canadian media.

"Especially given the difference of opinion that took place about 10 days ago between the UK and France, I would very much hope th...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland will be host to the G8 leaders summit (Photo: UK government)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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