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OPEN SKIES CONFERENCE: OTTAWA, 12/14 FEBRUARY: SECRETARY OF STATE'S
MEETING WITH CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER
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Objectives
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To stress the importance we attach to the nationality issue and to urge the Canadians to follow our lead.
To show appreciation for other Canadian proposals to bolster
confidence.
Points to Make
A.
NATIONALITY
Exodus of talent from Hong Kong is a problem which we must all take very seriously. Hope Canada will follow our lead in taking
measures to bolster confidence.
Clearly in Canada's interests to do this. If confidence collapsed, would be faced with a much larger immigration commitment (100,000 Hong Kong Chinese Canadian passport holders currently
reside in Hong Kong).
Do not underestimate the political and legal difficulties for Canadian Government of making special provision for Hong Kong people. But Hong Kong is a unique case. Hope that Canadian Government will examine the possibilities as constructively as possible.
B.
OTHER CANADIAN PROPOSALS TO BOLSTER CONFIDENCE
Welcome Canadian readiness to look at other ways to bolster confidence (eg. Hong Kong Office in Toronto; signing various bilateral agreements with Hong Kong).
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