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Secretary of State for External Affairs working files I [textual record]

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Sub-sub-series

Date:

1975-1984.

Reference:

R16050-134-1-E

Type of material:

Textual material

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Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

5307152

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Allan J. MacEachen fonds

Minister's staff

Sean Riley

Secretary of State for External Affairs working files I
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Date(s):

1975-1984.

Place of creation:

Canada

Extent:

3.15 m of textual records.

Language of material:

English

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The sub-sub-series files illustrate the working relationship between Minister of External Affairs Allan J. MacEachen and Riley. The documentary evidence in these papers is that Riley is very much an advisor to MacEachen and not just a keeper of his records. Riley's handwritten notes, which include synopses of meetings and presentations, are found throughout this sub-sub-series. Types of files found throughout these papers include speeches and drafts speeches, memoranda to the Minister, and briefing and informational materials. In terms of subject matters, there are files on the administration, Canada-US relations, disarmament and arms control policy, economic policy, federal-provincial relations, House business, "issues files" on East/West relations, the Francophone Summit, and files on the Liberal Party, the Official Opposition and Nova Scotia economic issues. There are files related to bilateral relations, trade and visits by foreign dignitaries. To provide just one example of the contents of these files, the disarmament and arms control file contains correspondence, articles and handwritten notes that outline Canada's plan, as well as the reaction from the rest of Canada on this issue.

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Volume [R16050] 1217--1232

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