NEWS RELEASES
EGGLETON REPORTS ON CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
March 19, 1997 No. 56
EGGLETON REPORTS ON CANADA'S
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Honourable Art Eggleton, Minister for International Trade, today tabled a
report on Canada's international business development (IBD) endeavours. The
report, entitled Achievements of the International Business Development Program,
responds to recommendations put forth in the November 1996 Auditor General's
Report on Canada's Export Promotion Activities.
This report will serve as an annual report card to update Canadians on the results
and achievements of the government's international business development efforts.
"The government aims to double the number of active exporters by the year 2000,"
said Mr. Eggleton. "In order to make this possible, governments and the private
sector are working in a Team Canada partnership to assist exporters in meeting the
challenge of the global marketplace."
Canada's International Business Strategy (CIBS) (1997-98) is the focal point of
the federal government's commitment to a Team Canada partnership. While CIBS
outlines how partners will achieve international business success in 27 industry
sectors, this annual report card evaluates the effectiveness of government
programs and services available to assist Canadian companies.
"IBD programs and initiatives provide the means for Canadian exporters to
diversify into new markets, attract foreign investment, and provide the highest
value-added information and intelligence possible to meet the needs of Canadian
exporters," said Mr. Eggleton.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Nicole Bourget
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister for International Trade
(613) 992-7332
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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