[asia-apec 264] year of Asia-Pacific in Canada

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I found the following on the Department of Foreign Affairs and International
Trade Web Page this morning. Note the schedule of events.

Kerry Pither (ETAN-Canada).
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November 14, 1996 No. 207

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES CANADA'S YEAR OF ASIA PACIFIC AND UNVEILS
WINNING LOGO

The Government of Canada announced the designation of 1997 as Canada's Year
of Asia Pacific (CYAP) as Transport Minister David Anderson, Secretary of
State (Asia-Pacific) Raymond Chan and design student Amy Ho unveiled the
official CYAP logo today at Vancouver Technical High School.

oAs a people and as a trading nation, Canada's ties to the Asia Pacific
community run deep,o said Raymond Chan. oThis special year will celebrate our
Pacific dimension and help us build even stronger partnerships in Asia
Pacific to create opportunities for Canadians from coast to coast."

In 1997 Canada will chair the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum,
which will culminate with the Economic Leaders' Meeting in Vancouver in
November. Canada's Year of Asia Pacific is a year-long initiative to promote
increased business relations, youth involvement and cultural exchanges to
broaden understanding within the Asia Pacific region.

Amy Ho, a first-year graphic and visual arts design student at Kwantlen
University College in Richmond, B.C., submitted the winning logo design
concept in a nation-wide contest open to all college and university students
enrolled in graphic or visual arts courses. Composed of a crane whose wings
evoke the Canadian maple leaf, and with waves representing the Pacific Ocean,
the logo will be featured on all official correspondence, posters and other
materials, and will be used for all events and activities related to CYAP,
including the 1997 APEC Leaders' Meeting.

"Our young people need to be aware of the importance of Canada's relationship
with the Asia Pacific region," said David Anderson. "I would like to
congratulate Amy Ho for translating her recognition of this fact into a
symbol that Canadians will come to associate with Canada's Year of Asia
Pacific over the next 12 months."

During Canada's Year of Asia Pacific, the Government of Canada is encouraging
business and business associations, youth and cultural organizations as well
as other groups to focus on Asia Pacific in their activities. The government
is currently organizing events, such as business forums and trade fairs,
around APEC meetings being held across Canada in 1997 to help Canadians
strengthen their partnerships and learn more about doing business in Asia
Pacific.

Other key events include the January Team Canada 1997 trade mission to South
Korea, Thailand and the Philippines; a youth conference and other activities
involving youth; as well as cultural activities to underscore the breadth of
Canada's close ties with the region and the importance of cultural
understanding in doing business in Asia Pacific.

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Three backgrounders and a calendar of events are attached.
For further information contact: 
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Media Relations Office
(613) 995-1874



Canada's Year of Asia Pacific Logo
Backgrounder

The Logo

The official logo for Canada's Year of Asia Pacific (CYAP) has cleverly
integrated the Canadian maple leaf, the suggestion of a body of water, and
the crane u a symbol of peace and longevity associated with Asia. The crane
is a bird that can unite many geographic areas travelling as it does without
boundaries; the waves symbolize the movement of the Pacific Ocean and the
dynamism of the region; and finally, as the maple leaf completes the tail of
the bird, the stroke becomes more odry brush,o reminiscent of Asian
calligraphy.

The logo will be featured on all official correspondence, posters and other
materials, and will be used for all events and activities related to CYAP,
including the 1997 Vancouver APEC Leaders' Meeting.

Organizations wishing to apply for use of the logo and designation of an
activity as an official CYAP event can visit the Department of Foreign
Affairs and International Trade's CYAP site on the Internet at:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca 
or call: 1-800-267-8376 or (613) 944-4000 (National Capital Region)

The Student Winner

In September 1996, the Government of Canada sponsored a logo design
competition for the official logo for Canada's Year of Asia Pacific. As part
of the federal government's commitment to involve youth in CYAP, college and
university students across Canada enrolled in graphics or fine arts courses
were invited to submit their logo design concepts. Over 100 entries were
submitted in competition for the $1500 prize, awarded to the winning concept.


Amy Ho, a first-year student at Richmond, British Columbia's Kwantlen
University College's Graphic and Visual Design program, submitted the winning
design concept. Ms. Ho, 26, was born in Hong Kong and emigrated with her
family to Vancouver in 1987. She studied at the Emily Carr School of Art for
one year before choosing to enroll as one of only 20 students in Kwantlen
University College's specialized Graphic and Visual Design program.

In addition to winning the $1500 award for the winning design concept, Ms. Ho
will receive a one-month internship at Ken Koo and Associates, the Vancouver
graphics design firm that refined the logo into its final format. 


Canada's Year of Asia Pacific
Backgrounder

The Government of Canada is pleased to declare 1997 as Canada's Year of Asia
Pacific (CYAP). As a people and as a trading nation, Canada has deep ties to
the Asia Pacific community. CYAP will celebrate Canada's Pacific dimension
and help forge even stronger relationships.

The federal government will work in collaboration with business, cultural and
youth groups to encourage them to focus their activities on Asia Pacific in
1997 and become fully involved in this initiative. Activities and events
already being organized from coast to coast will offer unprecedented
opportunities for all Canadians.

In 1997, Canada will chair the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
forum, which will bring many of the region's government and business leaders
to cities across Canada. Created in 1989, APEC has emerged as the leading
forum for promoting trade and investment liberalization, business
facilitation and economic and technical co-operation in Asia Pacific.

The government will organize events, such as business forums and trade fairs,
to help Canadians strengthen their partnerships and learn more about doing
business in Asia Pacific. Other key events include the January Team Canada
1997 trade mission to South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines; a youth
conference and other activities involving youth; as well as cultural
activities to underscore the breadth of Canada's close ties with the region
and the importance of cultural understanding in doing business in Asia
Pacific.

CYAP will build on the strong foundation of co-operation that exists between
Canada and Asia Pacific, and the momentum generated by the highly successful
Team Canada trade missions. Led by the Prime Minister, Team Canada missions
have opened doors for more than 700 Canadian businesses and helped secure
more than $20 billion in new business deals.

Goals of Canada's Year of Asia Pacific

- To expand Canada's economic partnerships with the Asia Pacific region and
to equip Canada to play an increasingly dynamic role in the emerging Pacific
community

- To highlight the important role played by the Asia Pacific region in
economic growth and job creation in Canada, in the life of the country and in
global affairs

- To increase participation in Asia Pacific markets by Canadian business by
providing more information on opportunities in the region and on how best to
act on them

- To enhance cross-cultural understanding of common concerns related to peace
and security, human rights and legal reform, environmental and social
development, culture, education and other areas 

- To ensure a lasting legacy through new partnerships between Canadian and
Asia Pacific business and cultural institutions, better collaboration between
governments and the involvement of youth and Asian Canadians.


The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum
Backgrounder

As a Pacific nation and a founding member of the Asia-Pacific Economic
Cooperation (APEC) forum, Canada has an important window on this dynamic part
of the world. Formed in 1989, APEC is the principal intergovernmental vehicle
for economic co-operation in the Asia-Pacific region. It has evolved into a
key agenda-setting body, providing an important opportunity to advance
Canadian interests.

Canada will see the world come to its doorstep in 1997 when it assumes the
chair of APEC. The APEC Ministerial and Economic Leaders' meetings will take
place in Vancouver in November 1997. Canada will also host three meetings of
senior officials, several sectoral ministerial meetings u including talks on
sustainable development, transportation, small and medium-sized enterprises,
and energy u and several working group meetings.

Canada's participation in APEC is part of the government's commitment to
strengthening Canada's presence in Asia Pacific to create jobs and growth at
home and to expand Canada*s global involvement and influence. The Team Canada
missions to Asia, led by the Prime Minister, also underline Canada's
commitment to expanding ties in this region.

As an APEC member, Canada can pursue specific objectives, such as expanding
trade opportunities, ensuring sustainable growth and development, and making
it easier to do business, especially for small and medium-sized businesses.
APEC provides an opportunity for greater co-operation in key areas, including
human resources development, telecommunications, energy, the environment,
transportation and tourism.

Four of Canada's top 10 export markets and 11 of Canada*s top 25 export
markets are APEC members. APEC economies now consume half of Canada's total
exports to markets outside the United States. Two-way trade with APEC
economies (excluding the United States) increased by 20 per cent in 1995 to
reach $62 billion. Canada*s exports to APEC economies (excluding the United
States) increased by 30 per cent in 1995 to $27 billion.

Asia Pacific has also become an increasingly important source of foreign
direct investment and new technology for Canada. Japan is Canada's
third-largest source of direct investment (valued at $12 billion in 1995) and
second-largest source of portfolio investment ($43.5 billion in March 1996).
Other Asia Pacific economies, such as Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore and the
Republic of Korea, have also become major investors in Canada.

APEC's 18 current members are Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China,
Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand,
Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand and the
United States. 

With a combined population of about two billion, APEC members had a combined
gross national product of US$13 trillion in 1994, about half of the world's
total annual output. APEC members represent nearly 50 per cent of the world's
total merchandise trade. By the end of the decade, this figure is expected to
rise to over 70 per cent. Foreign direct investment flows to the Asian region
of APEC increased from US$5 billion in the 1981-1985 period to US$21 billion
in 1992.



CANADA'S YEAR OF ASIA PACIFIC
PRELIMINARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS*

November 14
Vancouver, British Columbia
Minister of Transport David Anderson and Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific)
Raymond Chan announce Canada's Year of Asia Pacific and unveil winning logo
design


November 22-25
Manila and Subic, the Philippines
Prime Minister Jean ChrUtien, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lloyd Axworthy,
Minister for International Trade Art Eggleton and Secretary of State
(Asia-Pacific) Raymond Chan to attend Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC) Ministerial and Economic Leaders' meetings, including keynote address
to be delivered by Prime Minister ChrUtien to the APEC Business Forum on
November 25


November 26-30
Prime Minister Jean ChrUtien, Minister for International Trade Art Eggleton
and Secretary of State (Asia Pacific) Raymond Chan visit China and Japan


1997

January 8-20
Team Canada 1997 mission to South Korea, the Philippines and Thailand

January 7-10
Vancouver, British Columbia
Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum

January 25- February 3
Victoria, British Columbia
APEC Senior Officials' Meeting

March
Asia Pacific Week in Atlantic Canada 
(St. John's Newfoundland: Halifax, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, P.E.I.; Saint
John, New Brunswick)

April 27-29
Toronto, Ontario
APEC Environment Ministerial Meeting

May 4-10
Winnipeg, Manitoba
"Asia Connects": Asia Pacific Youth Conference

May 4-6
Montreal, Quebec
ASEAN-Canadian Business Council

May 7-9
Montreal, Quebec
APEC Customs "Symposium"

May 11-15
Vancouver, British Columbia
Seventh ACI-Pacific Regional Assembly and Conference, Pacific Region Airports
Council

May 12-13
Toronto, Ontario
Canada-Japan Business Committee

May 12-19
Quebec City, Quebec
APEC Senior Officials' Meeting

May 21-25
Banff, Alberta
APEC Study Centre Consortium Meeting

June
Montreal. Quebec
Conference de MontrUal

June
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada-Taiwan Business Association

June
Victoria, British Columbia
APEC Transport Ministerial Meeting

August
Edmonton, Alberta
APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting

August
Vancouver, British Columbia
Fourth World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention

August
St. John's, Newfoundland
APEC Senior Officials' Meeting

August
Geneva Park, Ontario
Annual Couchiching Conference

September
Ottawa, Ontario
APEC Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Ministerial Meeting and Business Forum

September
Ottawa, Ontario
Asia Pacific Women's Senior Leaders' Network Meeting

October
Quebec City, Quebec
Alliance of Manufacturers and Canadian Exporters Awards

November
Vancouver, British Columbia
APEC Ministerial and Leaders' meetings

* As of November 14, 1996


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