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PETTIGREW INAUGURATES THE JARISLOWSKY CHAIR AT UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL
April 7, 2000 (10:25 a.m. EDT) No. 67
PETTIGREW INAUGURATES THE JARISLOWSKY CHAIR
AT UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL
Minister for International Trade Pierre S. Pettigrew today inaugurated the Stephen Jarislowsky Chair in
International Trade at Université Laval in Quebec City, and announced a $250 000 federal government
contribution toward its establishment.
The Jarislowsky Chair will focus on teaching, research and career training, and will enable the International
Trade Centre in Montreal to better serve firms in eastern Quebec.
"Young Canadians interested in pursuing a career in international affairs need world-class educational and
research institutions," said Minister Pettigrew. "And for their part, Canadian firms, especially small and medium-sized businesses, must have access to continuing education programs like those the Chair will offer in order to
take on the international competition."
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) plans to develop close ties with the Chair. In
addition to participating in the work of the technical committee, DFAIT will have a seat on the Chair's Board of
Directors.
"Issues related to globalization cannot be ignored; Canada must have the skills it needs to maintain and
increase its presence in foreign markets," Minister Pettigrew added.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Sylvie Bussières
Office of the Minister for International Trade
(613) 992-7332
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
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