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To support APEC's
activities, a permanent secretariat was established in Singapore
in 1993. Its staff of 40 professionals provides direct administrative
and coordination support for all APEC forums. It also administers
the APEC central fund, which supports projects approved by ministers
and leaders.
In 1995, APEC leaders created the APEC Business Advisory Council
(ABAC) in order to have a direct channel for advice. Canada
has three representatives on this council: Ms. Andrina Lever,
President, Lever Enterprises, Dr. John Macdonald, Chairman,
Institute for Pacific Ocean Science and Technology, and Pierre
Lortie, President and COO, Bombardier International. The council
meets annually with leaders to discuss its recommendations.
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