Team Canada 1997: taking on the world

Article Abstract:

More than 500 businesspeople, educators and journalists accompanied Canadian politicians on the Team Canada 1997 trade mission to Korea, Thailand and the Philippines. The mission resulted in trade contracts worth $2.1 billion. Some of the participants describe their experiences.

Personal narratives, International trade, Trade missions

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Pacific trade and tear gas: Canadian leaders push for more commerce with Asia

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Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien and a delegation of 500 executives, politicians and educators began a 14-day trade mission to Asia in Jan 1997. The group signed 73 contracts worth $600 million in South Korea. They also plan to visit Thailand and the Philippines.

Analysis, International relations, Asia, Trade negotiations

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A misstep in Manila

Article Abstract:

Prime Minister Jean Chretien was widely criticized in Canada and the Philippines when he expressed regret that Philippine Pres Fidel Ramos cannot run for re-election because the country's constitution limits presidents to one term.

Political aspects, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Public opinion, Endorsements, Ramos, Fidel Valdez

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