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Volume #15 - 18. | |
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CHAPTER I CONDUCT OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS | |
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PART
4 DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR REPRESENTATION | |
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DEA/8508-40 |
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Extract from Minutes of Meeting of Heads of Divisions | |
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TELEGRAM EX-673 SECRET |
Ottawa,
August 11th, 1949 |
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OPENING OF A TRADE COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE IN MADRID | |
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8. Mr. MacDermot reported that the Department of Trade and Commerce had proposed the opening of a Trade Commissioner's office in Madrid12 9. In view of the Canadian attitude towards the Franco Government and the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly asking members to recall heads of diplomatic missions from Madrid, there is the possibility that the appointment of a Trade Commissioner might be misinterpreted as a step towards the opening of diplomatic relations or at least to the establishment of a Canadian Consulate in Madrid. Since the commercial considerations have been judged to be more cogent that the political disadvantages, the Minister has concurred in the proposal of Trade and Commerce. 10. It is undesirable that any special publicity be given to this appointment, but a press release will probably be necessary. It has been suggested to Trade and Commerce that a general release, summarizing Trade and Commerce appointments and listing new offices opened in 1949 might be an effective way of putting the Madrid appointment in its proper perspective. 12Cette proposition requt, le 13 juillet 1949, I'approbation du Cabinet, sujette 'a I'acquiesceroent du secr6taine d'Etat aux Affaires extérieures. | |
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