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EGGLETON LAUNCHES THE 1996 CANADA EXPORT AWARDS COMPETITION
February 7, 1996 No. 15
EGGLETON LAUNCHES THE 1996 CANADA EXPORT AWARDS
COMPETITION
The Honourable Art Eggleton, Minister for International Trade, today launched the
1996 competition for the Canada Export Awards, which are presented annually to
companies succeeding in international markets.
The competition is open to all firms, or divisions of firms, resident in Canada
that have been exporting goods and services for three or more years. Winners are
chosen primarily based on success in breaking into new markets, increase in
export sales and achievement in introducing export products and services into
world markets. The 1996 presentation ceremony is scheduled to take place on
October 7, 1996, at the Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall.
"We place great importance on recognizing the achievements of Canadian exporters
as they represent the lifeblood of our economy," said Mr. Eggleton at a dinner
hosted by the Canadian Exporters' Association. "Therefore, it is more important
than ever to encourage small and medium-sized enterprises to enter the export
arena."
Recipients of the Canada Export Award have been featured in nationwide promotions
that recognize their success and encourage others to emulate their performance as
exporters.
Applications for the 1996 Canada Export Award Program must be received no later
than April 30, 1996. For further details, applicants should contact the
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade's InfoCentre at 1-800-267-8376 or 944-4000 (in Ottawa), or by facsimile at (613) 996-9709.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
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