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  • Until Adrienne Clarkson became Agent-General for Ontario in Paris in 1982, France's knowledge of Canada ended more or less at the Quebec border.

    Ontario and the French Connection 1985

  • As Agent-General, Adrienne Clarkson is responsible for promoting Ontario through business, tourism and cultural matters, not only in France but also in Italy, in Spain, and in Portugal.

    Ontario and the French Connection 1985

  • Until her appointment in May 1982 as Agent-General, Clarkson was one of the best-known television journalists in Canada.

    Ontario and the French Connection 1985

  • Perhaps then, that's why I've taken the approach I have to my work as Agent-General for Ontario in France.

    Ontario and the French Connection 1985

  • Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to introduce Adrienne Clarkson, Ontario's Agent-General in Paris, who will address us on the topic, "Ontario and the French Connection"

    Ontario and the French Connection 1985

  • Distinguished guests, members and friends of The Empire Club of Canada: It is my pleasure to welcome as our guest speaker today Adrienne Clarkson, Ontario's Agent-General in Paris.

    Ontario and the French Connection 1985

  • Agent-General has pointed out, there is as much difference between the counting of votes under the improved system and under the existing rough and ready method as there is between book-keeping by single and book-keeping by double entry; the sorting of the votes is carefully checked at each operation, and all errors in the counting of votes must be rectified before any new stage in the process can be entered upon.

    Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election John H. Humphreys

  • After several changes of agent in quick time the Committee in 1883 asked the authority of Cabinet to use the Agent-General in London to purchase books.

    Report of the Chief Librarian for the Year Ended 31 March 1958: Special Centennial Issue New Zealand. General Assembly Library

  • The High Commissioner in London, successor to the Agent-General, has continued to oversee the purchase of books for the Library either from booksellers or from the publishers.

    Report of the Chief Librarian for the Year Ended 31 March 1958: Special Centennial Issue New Zealand. General Assembly Library

  • First of all we set up in London a Saskatchewan Agent-General to promote trade-a two-way trade that would benefit both the British people and ourselves.

    The British Commonwealth In a Bewildered World 1948

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