NEWS RELEASES
AXWORTHY TO VISIT SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES
March 7, 1997 No. 44
AXWORTHY TO VISIT SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy will visit San Francisco and Los Angeles
from March 12 to 14 to promote Canadian foreign policy objectives among leading
members of California's business and political communities. An address to the Los
Angeles World Affairs Council will be the highlight of the Minister's visit.
"California is a dynamic economic, political and cultural centre, and an important
window on Latin America and the Pacific region," said Mr. Axworthy. "Western
Canada and California are leaders in building partnerships in the Pacific
community and can share valuable experiences in forming stronger ties in the
region during 1997 -- Canada's Year of Asia Pacific -- and beyond."
In San Francisco on March 12, the Minister will discuss Canada-U.S. partnerships
with Canadian studies and international studies faculty and students at the
University of California at Berkeley. At Stanford University, Mr. Axworthy will
discuss hemispheric co-operation with members of the North American Institute and
other academics.
In Los Angeles on March 13 at the Pacific Council on International Relations, Mr.
Axworthy will discuss the enormous challenges and opportunities in Asia, and how
the United States and Canada can co-operate to both nations' advantage. The
Council has more than 600 members, and focusses its research and conference
activities on the Pacific Rim. Several prominent Canadian political and business
leaders are on the Council's board.
The Minister will deliver his address to the Los Angeles World Affairs Council on
March 14, where he will speak on how Canada and the United States can co-operate
in a changing world. The Council is composed of leading Los Angeles citizens who
have an active interest in foreign affairs. Previous speakers have included
President Bill Clinton and Vice-President Albert Gore.
- 30 -
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
| 
