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The Right Honourable Jean Chretien

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Pear Prime MinisterThe first meeting of the Conference of Parties (COPV- -1) under the U. N. Framework
Convention on Climate Change will take place 1n Berlin starting later this month.
As you know, the has turned out to be as much, or more, about world trade, future
competitiveness and economic growth than issues of potential global climate change.




I am writing to urge you and your colleagues to protect Canada' economic
interests at the negotiating table in Berlin.

. In this regard, I expect the Canadian delegation to include very senior trade,
natural resource and environment representatives with a well defined, Cabinet- endorsed
negotiating mandate, which recognizes the diverse economic interests of Canada as well
as the recently released National Action Plan with its focus on a voluntary program. .

'It is particularly important, in light of the recent return to economic growth and the
strengthened resolve of your government to increased fiscal responsibility, that Canada
oppose any new commitment in Berlin which might impede future growth and progress.

Canada has a good story to tell. The National Action Plan is a ?exible, pragmatic,
yet realistic, response to the issue of potential global climate change.

At Imperial Oil, we are supportive of the voluntary program -- and we look
forward to continuing our dialogue with you and your officials on this topic.

Yours very truly,

:vv-Honourable Sheila Copps, P.C., M.P.
The Honourable Andre Ouellet, P.C., MP.
The Honourable Roy MacLaren, P.C., MP.
The Honourable John Manley, P.C., MP.
The Honourable Paul Martin, P.C., MP.
The Honourable Anne McLellan, P.C., M.P.

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