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Educational Funding

Canadian foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy announced today that Canada will contribute C$200,000 (US $130,000) to the funding of the Alliance for Higher Education and Enterprise in North America. This business/education initiative will bring together leading North American thinkers from both the private and public sectors for the first time.

Minister Axworthy made the announcement in Santa Fe, New Mexico, during his visit to the 10th annual conference of the North American Institute (NAMI).

"The Alliance is a unique way to enhance understanding between Canadians, Mexicans and Americans, contributing to greater prosperity in the …