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2. The Canadians have been generally supportive. The Canadian Cabinet have adopted a package of discreet confidence-promoting measures intended to protect long-term Canadian interests by supporting increased autonomy for Hong Kong after 1997 (paper attached). Hong Kong will soon be setting up an Economic and Trade Office in Toronto. The Canadians have been helpful

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necessary legislation. Hong Kong and Canada have agreed a civil service exchange programme, giving the opportunity for short secondments between Departments.

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