By BARB JOY Oakville Beaver Sadr , T anada may not be taking full l advantage of a European mar- 2sse"' ket that offers a wide range of trading opportunities, according to the Consul General of France. - Yves Doutriaux told his audience at Quebec insurance company is not the Mayor's Business Breakfast at authorized to operate in Ontario; if thello's Banquet Hall, Tuesdaythat incorporated in London. it has access trade between France and Canada to all I2 countries (including France) Could be improved substantially. And in the EC. there's no reason it shouldn't be. The "Canadian companies have a lot of Establishment of the European opportunities to seize in Europe. thanks Economic Community allows Canada to the great single market," he said. to access several European markets Countries already trading within the through one door. "free market" of the EC are keeping a , "The great single market is wide sharp eye on the North American Free ppen to Canadian companies," said Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Doutriaux. "For instance, any goods Mexico, the US. and Canada. Canada may be missing boat on wide-open European market But Ends On That's why "ere offering a l/4n l8 month Term Deposits of Sl.0()0 June 30th I993. For more inf, Hongkong Bank of Canada You worked hard for ' Deferred payment also available at Member Dealer, No other offers applicable Now, what can we do for mu ? mrrr .. _ “"tb‘wdm‘p'xmep -H MAKE NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS, R $300.0 "ss. air that it should work hard for mu 1/4075? br more information l0 Donal Drise 845-7 I64 4X) BUSINESS & FINANCE Tur mono or exported by Canada to the UK can be re-exported to any other EC (European Community) country without red tape, border clearance or special geahead." In fact, he noted that it is sometimes easier for Canadian companies to invest and operate in Europe than in another province. As an example, a Quebec insurance company is not authorized to operate in Ontario; if incorporated in London, it has access mus on all l2 month to more. But this offer ends union call us. soon. ITHEOA 1ldhniion Gas HURRY- OFFER ENDS MAY 22ND Is '. Hi Mffide If Natu?al Gas Pumice B AKVILIE BEAVER l *ASK FOR DETAILS ON THIS AND OTHER OFFERS. Europeans would want assurance they have equal access to markets as NAFTA countries, he said. As well, they want to make sure that NAFI' A harmonized with the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). This could be a stickier if the US. insists on moving unilaterally he said. For those worried about the imple- mentation of NAFTA, looking at the benefits EC has brought to France may be of some comfort. France was one of the original six "founding" member countries to band together in 1957 in an economic trading bloc that removed trading barriers among themselves. established a single commercial policy toward non-member countries and co- ordinated transportation systems. agri- cultural and general economic policies. A common market like this opened up to France hee access to 350 million consumers, "a vast space in which goods, services, capital and people could move heely without limitations." noted Doutriaux. 'Today, nearly 65% of the French imports and exports are devoted to trade with the other ll EC partners," said Doutriaux. "Since I985. the investments of French companies in the II other members of the EC have increased seven fold." French companies have been awarded important contracts. among them building a natural gas network in Portugal. high speed trains in Spain and an electricity network in former East Germany. 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Pictured here are (bottom row left to right) Jay Ashraf, Chris Turner, John Gronlund, B.0.P.P. president who was also named Junior Achiever of the Year, (second row left to right) Mike 'liimer, Angela Hossman. Erika Ocvirk. (back row left to right) Neelin Parmar. Ravinder Bhathal, John Mitohe and Michelle Ocvirk. The company made and sold wooden Loon-shaped Looney banks. . Central _ Air Conditioner LIBERTY! MUTUAL / liir-s, /’/ 4l..ttW,sit:, ii:-, WE'RE TALKING A l6 rheumatic disease units (RDUs) across Canada. RDUs are academic centres dedicated to patient care, arthritis research, and education. The Arthritis Society, from other sources of funds, will match Searle Canada's grant to a total of $l,020,000 over three years. Unique to Canada. the RDUs were created nearly 30 years ago by The Arthritis Society in cooperation with the federal government and all the medical schools across Canada to provide a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and arthritis research. The 16 units are affiliated with the 16 medical schools across Canada (two in the Maritimes, four in Quebec, five in Ontario, and five in Western Canada). Each apply a team approach to arthritis patient care and research - combining the expertise of rheumatologists, ortho. pedic surgeons, physiotherapists. occupational therapists, psycholo- gists, and nurses. With more than 100 different types of arthritis, the disease can strike anyone at any age, forcing the As Canada's most prevalent chronic disease, arthritis affects nearly four million people and is the number one reason why Canadians seek medical care after colds and flu. WEDNESDAY, MAY 19. 1993 PAGE 10 Established more than 45 years ago, The Arthritis Society is the only not-for-profit organization in Canada devoted solely to funding and promoting arthritis research, patient care and public eduction. Headquartered in Toronto. "Providing base funding for the RDUs is an effective mechanism to help sustain leading-edge arthritis research and education Canada," added Dr. Robert Inman, who received the donation on behalf of the sixteen RDUs across Canada. " As such, we are particularly appre- ciative of Searle Canada's support" Presenting the $510,000 match-', ing donations to The Arthritis', Society was Richard E. Hinson, president and general manager of Searle Canada Inc. "Continuing to fund arthritis research and education in Canada is critical," stated Mr. Hinson. "Our company recognizes this need and believes the partner- ship with The Arthritis Society will assist the 16 RDUs across Canada with their ongoing research and education needs." victim to cope with pain and often permanent disability. However, with continued arthritis research and edu- cation, researchers and scientists believe there is tremendous poten- tial for significant leading-edge advances in the disease. 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