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From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

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State visit to Canada of the Honourable John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia and Mrs. Janette Howard

May 18, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

When: Thursday, May 18, 2006

Prime Minister Stephen Harper will meet with Prime Minister John Howard today.

12:45 pm - Welcoming Ceremony at the Canada Reception Centre.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mrs. Harper welcome Australian Prime Minister John Howard and Mrs. Howard.

2:45 pm – Welcoming Ceremony in the Rotunda, House of Commons.

3:00 pm – Prime Minister Howard to address Parliament in the Chamber of the House of Commons.

6:45 pm – Prime Minister Harper and Mrs. Harper welcome Prime Minister Howard and Mrs. Howard for dinner at the official residence.

* Photo opportunity at the front steps of the Prime Minister’s residence, 24 Sussex Drive, in Ottawa, ON.


In addition:

When: Friday, May 19, 2006

11:15 am – Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Prime Minister John Howard will hold a photo opportunity in the foyer of Wilson House, Gatineau Park.

11:25 am – Prime Minster Harper and Prime Minister Howard will make a joint statement at Wilson House.

Brief media availability to follow.

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