NEWS RELEASES
November 15, 1999 (4:00 p.m. EST) No. 246
AXWORTHY ANNOUNCES RENEWAL OF THE CANADA-U.S.
FULBRIGHT AGREEMENT
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy today announced that Canada and the United
States have renewed the Canada-U.S. Fulbright Agreement for the Binational
Educational Exchange Program. The signing ceremony took place at the Canadian
Embassy in Washington, on November 15.
"Canada and the United States enjoy close ties and a history of co-operation," said Mr.
Axworthy. "The Fulbright Program increases understanding between Canadians and
Americans by linking current and future scholars and leaders."
On March 10, 1998, Minister Axworthy and United States Secretary of State Madeleine
Albright agreed to increase by US$150 000 the base annual support provided by each
country. These funds have served to increase the funding commitments from
corporations, foundations, and institutions and boosted the level of academic exchange
activities between the two countries.
The Fulbright Program offers a full range of academic exchanges and research grants
for the development of Canadian Studies in the United States, American Studies in
Canada, and studies of the bilateral relationship.
"The Program is based on partnerships with the academic community, the business
world and the government sector. Canada and the United States remain strongly
committed to the vision of this important program," Mr. Axworthy said.
The agreement that established the Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program was first signed in
1990.
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