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Boundaries and Boundary Waters

Agreement effected by exchange of notes at Ottawa December 20 and 22, 2000; entered into force December 22, 2000.

Effected by exchange of notes at Washington January 14 and June 9, 2005; entered into force June 9, 2005.

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U.S. Department of State

The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future