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<p><font face="Courier"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2"></font><font face="Univers" size="+2">August 21, 1998 No. 198</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+2">CANADA ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR </font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+2">ALLIANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND ENTERPRISE </font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Univers" size="+2">IN NORTH AMERICA</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy announced today that Canada will
contribute C$200 000 to the funding of the Alliance for Higher Education and
Enterprise in North America. This business/education initiative will bring
together leading North American thinkers from both the private and public sectors
for the first time.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Minister Axworthy made the announcement in Santa Fe, New Mexico, during his visit
to the 10th annual conference of the North American Institute (NAMI).</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">"The Alliance is a unique way to enhance understanding between Canadians, Mexicans
and Americans, contributing to greater prosperity in the three countries," said
Mr. Axworthy. "It will increase the quantity and quality of strategic alliances
between business and higher education -- an important element in building solid,
lasting relationships." </font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">During his Santa Fe visit, Minister Axworthy addressed NAMI members, and took part
in broader discussions on issues concerning education, the economy, the
environment and social policy in North America. </font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">The North American Institute, which this week launched the Alliance, is a non-governmental organization dedicated to fostering broader North American interests,
examining pressing economic and social issues facing Mexico, the United States and
Canada, and forging educational and cultural contacts throughout the continent.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Courier">For further information, media representatives may contact:</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Debora Brown </font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs </font></p>
<p><font face="Courier">(613) 992-1851</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>
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