Canadian Ambassador surprised by recall

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Outgoing Canadian Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Alvin Curling has expressed surprise at his early recall after having completed just one third of his term. In statements to the "Toronto Star", Curling said "I can't see any sense in this, I can't see the rationale and I can't see what Canada gains - I think it loses more than it gains". The only possible reason he can find for his substitution is that he is from the Liberal Party and the new government is Conservative. The 66-year-old diplomat and former parliamentarian for the Province of Ontario was appointed last year by the previous Canadian administration. Canada has investments worth about US$1.5 million in the Dominican Republic. In 2005, bilateral trade surpassed US$240 million, 16% more than in 2004.
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