Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tries on a pair of safety shoes during a pre-budget photo op in Gatineau, Quebec Monday, Jan. 26, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRE

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Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tries on a pair of safety shoes during a pre-budget photo op in Gatineau, Quebec Monday, Jan. 26, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tries on a pair of safety shoes during a pre-budget photo op in Gatineau, Quebec Monday, Jan. 26, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld