NEWS RELEASES
EGGLETON TO VISIT LOS ANGELES
July 23, 1996 No. 130
EGGLETON TO VISIT LOS ANGELES
The Honourable Art Eggleton, Minister for International Trade, will visit Los
Angeles, California, on July 23 and 24 to promote Canadian business interests.
During his visit, Mr. Eggleton will meet with the Los Angeles Chamber of
Commerce's executive committee, the Los Angeles Times' editorial board and with
representatives of the Motion Picture Association and L.A.-based Canadian film and
television company executives.
"These meetings are important opportunities to provide insight into Canadian trade
policies and priorities and explore ways of increasing trade and investment
between Canada and California," Mr. Eggleton said.
Canada and California have developed extensive ties in many sectors, including
culture, energy, transportation and tourism. Canadian exports, excluding $1.12
billion in sales of natural gas, were valued at $8.9 billion in 1995, with two-way
trade amounting to $17.8 billion.
Mr. Eggleton is visiting Los Angeles upon his return from the Asia Pacific
Economic Co-operation Trade Ministerial Meeting in Christchurch, New Zealand, on
July 15 and 16, and his visits to New Zealand, Australia and South Korea from July
17 to 22.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Nicole Bourget
Director of Communications
Minister Eggleton's Office
(613) 996-6271
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
This document is also available on the Department's Internet site:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
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