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TIL "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" by Bryan Adams caused controversy in Canada due to the "Canadian Content" system. The song didn't qualify as Canadian content because it was recorded in England and co-produced by "Mutt" Lange. The song and album was ignored by Canada's annual Juno Awards.

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