April 2, 1998 No. 80

MARCHI WELCOMES NEW SPONSOR OF THE

CANADA EXPORT AWARDS

International Trade Minister Sergio Marchi today officially welcomed Teleglobe Inc. as a new sponsor of the 1998 Canada Export Awards.

Under the banner "Partners in Trade," Teleglobe joins two other organizations well known for their support of Canadian exporters, CIBC and EDC (Export Development Corporation), as official sponsors of the 16-year-old awards program.

"The collaborative efforts between government and the private sector is testimony to the Team Canada approach to international trade," said Minister Marchi. "It is with great pleasure that the Department welcomes the participation of Teleglobe Inc. in acknowledging the success of Canadian exporters."

"As a global leader in international telecommunications, we understand the challenge for Canadian companies to successfully export their products and services in today's competitive environment," said Richard Gendron, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Business Services, Teleglobe Communications Services Inc. "Teleglobe is proud to recognize these companies' contribution to the Canadian economy and their success in the international marketplace."

Teleglobe's global network includes submarine cable and satellite facilities linking North America with over 240 countries and territories to meet the global connectivity needs of carriers around the world.

The Canada Export Awards are presented annually by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade to Canadian companies that have excelled in exporting their products and services to countries throughout the world.

This year's recipients will be announced at a special ceremony in Calgary, Alberta, on October 5, 1998, in conjunction with the third annual meeting of the Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada.

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For further information, media representatives may contact:

Leslie Swartman

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