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United States economy and is only just starting to climb

out of severe recession. The Canadians will be

interested in the Prime Minister's account of her

handling of the British economy. Among international

economic questions, the prospects for the US economy and

developing country issues (in which Mr Trudeau takes a

personal interest) are likely to predominate. Mr Trudeau

will also wish to hear the Prime Minister's views on the

organisation of the 1984 Summit. ·

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EC/CANADA RELATIONS

7. The Canadians are very likely to raise some of their

current difficulties with the European Community, for

example, over their exports of newsprint and fish.

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easily Canadians find-it-difficult-in-adjusting to dealing with

the Community as a block and they will undoubtedly ask us to use our influence

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FALKLAND ISLANDS

8.

The Canadian Government gave uks firm support during

the Falklands war and our posts throughout Canada

reported enormous popular support for Britain. They

neh abstained in last year's UN vote. The Prime Minister

will wish to give a first-hand account of our policy.

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FUTURE OF HONG KONG

The Canadians at both federal and provincial level

will hope to hear about developments on the future of

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