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GOVERNOR PATTEN OF HONG KONG TO VISIT CANADA
April 29, 1996 No. 82
GOVERNOR PATTEN OF HONG KONG TO VISIT CANADA
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy and Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific)
Raymond Chan today announced that Christopher Patten, Governor of Hong Kong, will
visit Canada from April 30 to May 3.
"I look forward to meeting Mr. Patten and discussing the many interests that
Canada and Hong Kong have in common. Canada and Hong Kong have a very close
relationship, and Hong Kong's future is a major concern to us," said Mr. Axworthy.
"Hong Kong is an increasingly important trading partner for Canada and a vital
source of investment. It is also the single most important source of immigration
for Canada," said Mr. Chan.
Mr. Patten is responding to an invitation extended by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien
during his 1994 Team Canada visit.
While in Canada, Mr. Patten will visit Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa. In addition
to meetings with Mr. Axworthy and Mr. Chan, he will also hold talks with the Prime
Minister, Minister for International Trade Art Eggleton and Citizenship and
Immigration Minister Lucienne Robillard.
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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
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