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  Canada will become one of the most powerful nations: Tony Blair
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News DateFriday, October 26, 2007 04:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionCanada is poised to become an economic and political powerhouse in the world, former British prime minister Tony Blair said Friday.

In a speech to an oil and gas industry crowd in Calgary, Blair forecast that Canada's energy reserves and, what he called its "modern spirit," make for a bright future.

"I often say to people, Canada will become one of the most powerful nations in the world."

Blair's speech to more than 2,000 people was his first in Canada since stepping down as Great Britain's prime minister earlier this year.

Blair also cautioned that Canada's growing power will require greater obligations.

"As power grows … so does more responsibility," he said. "What you need to do is carry with it your optimistic spirit."
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