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A land of vast
distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a
self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the
British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has
developed in parallel with the
United States, its neighbour to the south
across an unfortified border. Canada's paramount political
problem is meeting public demands for quality improvements in
health care and education services after a decade of budget
cuts. Canada also faces questions about integrity in government
following revelations regarding a corruption scandal in the
federal government that has helped revive the fortunes of
separatists in predominantly francophone Quebec.
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