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(iv)

(v)

Bilateral relations: the aim being to give both

sides an opportunity to raise briefly any

particular concerns;

Relations between Canada and the European

Community- which the Canadians will wish to raise

(eg. fish, seals, newsprint).

(c) Working Lunch

16.

The Canadians envisage that discussion over lunch

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could cover:-

(i)

(ii)

Economic, trade and energy issues. This would

give us an opportunity to raise the questions of

Canadian protectionism and UK/Canada trade. The

May

Canadians might also wish to discuss energy

policies in Canada and Britain.

Any other international questions, such as

Central America and Namibia, not covered earlier.

(a) The Leader of the Opposition

17.

This will be the Prime Minister's first meeting with

Mr Brian Mulroney. On present form his Progressive

Conservative Party stands a good chance of winning at the

next general election and he could be the next Prime

Minister of Canada. In addition to establishing contact

with the Prime Minister, we understand that Mr Mulroney

will wish to discuss Party business including the

activities of the International Democratic Union.

Mr Mulroney may also see the Prime Minister's advice on

how a party should prepare itself for government.

time allows he may also wish to touch on major

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