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<p><font face="Courier"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2">January 9, 1998 No. 2</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+2">MARCHI ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF TEAM CANADA INC </font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+2">ADVISORY BOARD</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Minister for International Trade Sergio Marchi today announced the names of
members of the Team Canada Inc Advisory Board. The 20-member group will be
chaired by Lynton (Red) Wilson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
of BCE Inc. The Chair and members of the Board will be appointed for a two-year
term.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">The new Board will provide counsel on trade policy and market access questions as
well as issues related to trade and investment promotion. Members will review and
offer advice on the government's International Business Development Plan. They
will also monitor results of the plan and provide guidance on the most effective
allocation of resources.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">"Members were carefully selected for the diversity of their background," said Mr.
Marchi. "They bring to the Board a breadth of knowledge and expertise that will
be instrumental in guiding the direction of our trade and investment agenda. This
initiative demonstrates the close partnership between government and the private
sector to help Canadian companies succeed in the international marketplace."</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">The Board was announced as part of Team Canada Inc in October to enhance existing
services in Canada's trade promotion network.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">The Board will meet at least twice annually; the first meeting is expected to be
held early in 1998.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Courier">A list of Team Canada Inc Board members is attached.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">For further information, media representatives may contact:</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Leslie Swartman</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Office of the Minister for International Trade</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">(613) 992-7332</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><font face="Univers" size="+1"><strong>TEAM CANADA INC ADVISORY BOARD</strong></font><font face="Univers"><strong> </strong></font></p>
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<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Lynton (Red) Wilson</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">BCE Inc.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Montréal, Quebec</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Jacques Bougie</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Alcan Aluminum Ltd.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Montréal, Quebec</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Mario Dumais</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">General Secretary</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Coopérative fédérée du Québec</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Montréal, Quebec</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Robert Fung</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Vice-Chairman</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Gordon Capital</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Toronto, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Robert Gillespie</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">General Electric Canada Inc.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Mississauga, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Kazuko Komatsu</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">President and Chief Executive
Officer</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Pacific Western Brewing
Company</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Burnaby, British Columbia</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Jacques Lamarre</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer </font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">SNC-Lavalin Inc.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Montréal, Quebec</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Ken Matchett</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Chief Executive Officer</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">XCAN Grain</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Winnipeg, Manitoba</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong></strong></font><font face="Courier"><strong>Terry Matthews</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Chief Executive Officer</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Newbridge Networks Corporation</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Kanata, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Anthony Merchant</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Merchant Law Group</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Regina, Saskatchewan</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>The Hon. Frank McKenna</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Fredericton, New Brunswick</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>J. E. (Ted) Newall</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Vice-Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">NOVA Corporation</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Calgary, Alberta</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Kenneth R. Nichols</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Ventra Group Inc.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Cambridge, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Dr. Sylvia Ostry</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Distinguished Research Fellow</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Centre for International
Studies</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">University of Toronto</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Toronto, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Michael Phelps</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Westcoast Energy Inc.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Vancouver, British Columbia</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Shirley Thomson</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Chair</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">The Canada Council for the
Arts</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Ottawa, Ontario</font></p>
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<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Robert White</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">President</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Canadian Labour Congress</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Ottawa, Ontario</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong>Francine Whiteduck</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">President and Chief Executive
Officer</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Whiteduck Resources Inc.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Maniwaki, Quebec</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"><strong></strong></font><font face="Courier"><strong>Victor Young</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Fishery Products International</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">St. John's, Newfoundland</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier"></font><font face="Courier"><strong>Donald Ziraldo</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Inniskillin Winery</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Niagara Falls, Ontario</font></p>
<p align="RIGHT"><font face="Courier">January 9, 1998</font></p>
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