(Toronto, April 9, 2001) – The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, Canada’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, has joined national law firm of Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP as a consultant on matters of trade and international affairs.

“We are delighted to welcome Mr. Axworthy as a consultant to the firm,” said David Robottom, CEO of Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP. “Mr. Axworthy has earned a impressive reputation as a statesman for Canada on the world’s stage through his longstanding public service. With his depth of experience and understanding of international affairs, he is a tremendous addition to Fraser Milner Casgrain's already strong International Trade Law team.”

Mr. Axworthy is a renowned advocate of human security issues and most recently helped to establish the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty. In his new role as consultant at Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, Mr. Axworthy will work directly with the firm’s International Trade Law practice group to counsel both domestic and international clients on all aspects of international affairs. He will be based in Vancouver.

Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP’s International Trade Law practice group provides advice to corporations on a variety of issues ranging from matters involving NAFTA, trade advice and negotiation, anti-dumping and countervail (subsidies), import and export controls, customs classification and value for duty to government procurement and investment regulations. Mr. Axworthy's experience and knowledge will provide an added dimension to the advice available to the firm's clients.

Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms providing trusted counsel and innovative solutions to enhance client's success, enrich professional capabilities and represent client interests nationally and globally. Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP has more than 500 lawyers in six full-service offices across the country – Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.

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