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The story:

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After a 15-year diplomatic void, Canada has appointed an ambassador to Iraq.

Foreign Affairs Minister Pierre Pettigrew called it an "important step" in re-establishing links that were severed after Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait in 1991.

John Holmes, Canada's ambassador to Jordan, will now hold a dual role as the diplomat to Iraq.

An embassy will be established when security allows, but Pettigrew said the appointment of a non-resident ambassador reflects Canada's intention to deepen relations with the new Iraqi government.

"We are looking forward to the day when we will have a full ambassador and a full embassy functioning," Pettigrew said.

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I think the Fark headline was best:

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Canada names John Holmes as new ambassador to Iraq, because the tenure of the new ambassador is expected to be long and hard

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"Canada wants oil too!"

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"Holmes on double duty"

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Canada adds support to Bush's "Fuck Iraq" agenda.

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"Girthy" support, no?

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