New York and Washington Briefing Tour (Canadian Institute of International Affairs Organized a Special Series of Briefings on the American Economy and Political Scene for Canadian Business)

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To help strengthen the hand of Canadian business, the CIIA recently organized a special series of briefings on the American economy and political scene at the outset of the new Clinton administration. The first set of briefings was held in New York City and the second in Washington, D.C.

This series was organized with the busy corporate executive in mind. It was tailored to cut through the spin and get behind the headlines and followed hot-on-the heels of last year's Toronto-based series on the American election campaign. That series featured speakers such as Charles Cook, Editor, Cook Political Report; David Halton, Washington Bureau Chief, CBC News; R.W. (Johnny) Apple, …