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<p><font face="Courier"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2">August 28, 1997 No. 135</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+2">CHAN TO LEAD TRADE MISSION TO</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+2">SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA </font><font face="Courier"></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">The Honourable Raymond Chan, Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific), will lead a trade
mission to Singapore and the Malaysian state and federal capitals of Kuching and
Kuala Lumpur from August 31 to September 6, 1997. Mr. Chan will be accompanied by
a business delegation representing more than 20 Canadian companies.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Courier">"This visit will seek out opportunities and promote Canadian business involvement
in Singapore and Malaysia," said Mr. Chan. "It will help us develop relations with
key regional business and political leaders, laying the foundation for greater
trade in Southeast Asia."</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">In Singapore, Mr. Chan is scheduled to meet with the Minister for Trade and
Industry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Secretary of State for
Communications, as well as the Canadian business community and select Singapore
business people.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">In Malaysia, Mr. Chan is scheduled to meet with the Chief Minister of the State of
Sarawak, as well as the Ministers of Transport, of International Trade and
Industry, and of Science, Technology and Environment. He will also meet with
senior officials, business communities and Canadian alumni in Kuching. While in
Kuching, Mr. Chan will officially open an honorary Canadian Consulate that will
enhance business linkages with the rapidly growing state of Sarawak. He will also
open a Canada Education Information Station.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">"There are over 10 000 Singaporeans and 70 000 Malaysians who are graduates of
Canadian universities," said Mr. Chan. "We are building on these strong people-to-people ties during 1997, Canada's Year of Asia Pacific, and forging even stronger
business and cultural links between our countries. We also look forward to
welcoming many delegations from Southeast Asia when Canada hosts APEC SME [Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise] Week in
Ottawa, September 17-18."</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">In addition to promoting Canadian business, Mr. Chan will discuss political, trade
and economic matters, as well as good governance and the rule of law during his
visits. He will also encourage leaders to come to Ottawa from December 2 to 4 to
sign a legally binding international treaty banning anti-personnel mines.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Key emerging sectors within the Singapore and Malaysian markets include
telecommunications, multimedia, environment, power, healthcare, advanced
technology, education, agri-food, aerospace, petroleum and construction. In 1996
two-way trade with Singapore was valued at approximately $1.76 billion, while two-way trade with Malaysia reached about $2.1 billion.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Courier">A list of the business delegation accompanying Mr. Chan is attached.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">For further information, media representatives may contact:</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Hilary Humphrey</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Office of the Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific) </font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">(613) 995-1852</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Media Relations Office</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">(613) 995-1874</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">This document is also available on the Department's Internet site:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+1">Visit to Singapore and Malaysia of the Honourable Raymond Chan</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+1">Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific) August 31 - September 6, 1997</font><font face="Courier"></font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+1">Business Delegation</font><font face="Courier"></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Newbridge Networks Corporation, Kanata, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Bank of Montreal, Toronto, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Sager Industries, Mississauga, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Agrium, Edmonton, Alberta</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Technopar Equipment and Service LTD., Tecumseh, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Wildfire Fire Equipment Inc., Lachine, Quebec</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">MacDonald Dettwiler, Richmond, British Columbia</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Reid Crowther & Partners Ltd., Calgary, Alberta</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Harris Farinon Canada, Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Winnport Logistics Ltd., Winnipeg, Manitoba</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">CWH Enterprises Inc., Burnaby, British Columbia</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Interlink Group, Vancouver, British Columbia</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Bombardier Inc., Kingston, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Tushar & Jahan Canada Inc., Ottawa, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">London Life International, London, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Agra Monenco Inc., Oakville, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">SNC-Lavalin Inc., Montreal, Quebec</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Nova Gas International Ltd., Calgary, Alberta</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario</font></p>
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