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NATIONAL FORUM ON CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS TO ADDRESS PEACEBUILDING AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
October 22, 1996 No. 194
NATIONAL FORUM ON CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS TO
ADDRESS PEACEBUILDING AND INTERNATIONAL
COMMUNICATIONS
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy today announced plans for the 1996
National Forum on Canada's International Relations. Organizers in five
communities across the country will host one-day discussions on peacebuilding and
international communications between late October and mid November.
"Peacebuilding and international communications are two emerging policy areas that
will be key to the promotion of Canadian values worldwide," said Mr. Axworthy.
"These consultations are in keeping with our commitment to include Canadians in
the development of foreign policy."
The first sessions will take place in Halifax on October 24 and Victoria on
October 26 and will focus on peacebuilding. Other discussions will take place in
Quebec City, Toronto and Edmonton. Mr. Axworthy will host a wrap-up session of
the National Forum in Winnipeg on December 13.
Up to 500 Canadians -- including youth, academics, community leaders and
representatives of non-governmental organizations, business and labour -- are
expected to participate.
This year's National Forum is being co-ordinated by the Canadian Centre for
Foreign Policy Development in consultation with local community-based groups.
The Canadian Centre for Foreign Policy Development has been established within the
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade to help Canadians
participate in foreign policy making. In addition to co-ordinating the National
Forum, the Centre manages public consultation, research and other John Holmes Fund
projects. The Fund was established earlier this year by Mr. Axworthy.
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A list of discussion sessions is attached.
For further information, media representatives may contact:
Catherine Lappe
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
(613) 995-1851
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; and on the Internet site for the Canadian Centre for
Foreign Policy Development: www.cfp-pec.gc.ca
NATIONAL FORUM ON CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Community-based Sessions
Date: October 24
Venue: Dalhousie University, Halifax
Theme: Peacebuilding
Contact: Tim Shaw
Tel.: (902) 494-3769
Date: October 26
Venue: University of Victoria, Victoria
Theme: Peacebuilding
Contact: Dawn McLean
Tel.: (604) 360-1405
Date: November 2
Venue: University of Alberta, Edmonton
Theme: International communications
Contact: Mary McDonald
Tel.: (403) 427-7421
Date: November 15
Venue: York University, Toronto
Theme: International communications
Contact: Ruth Abrahamson
Tel.: (416) 494-1440
Date: November 16
Venue: Laval University, Quebec City
Theme: Peacebuilding
Contact: Alain Prujiner
Tel.: (418) 656-7771
Concluding Session
Date: December 13
Venue: Fort Gary Hotel, Winnipeg
Themes: Wrap-up discussion with Minister Axworthy
Contact: Jim Fergusson
Tel.: (204) 474-6606
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