1987 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
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The 1987 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting was the tenth Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Nations. It was held in Vancouver, Canada, between 13–17 October 1987, and was hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.
| 10th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Canada |
| Dates | 13–17 October 1987 |
| Cities | Vancouver |
| Venues | Lake Okanagan Resort |
| Chair | Brian Mulroney (Prime Minister) |
| Follows | 1986 |
| Precedes | 1989 |
| Key points | |
The meeting was marked by a confrontation between most Commonwealth leaders, including conference chair Mulroney, and Britain's Margaret Thatcher over the issue of economic sanctions against South Africa. Thatcher opposed sanctions and most other leaders supported them.[1]
