Statement

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

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Prime Minister issues statement on the death of Senator Michael Forrestall

June 9, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the death of Senator Michael Forrestall.

“I was deeply saddened to learn of Senator Forrestall’s passing. For four decades, he served the people of Halifax/Dartmouth and Nova Scotia, first as a Member of Parliament and later as a Senator. Both I and members of my caucus benefited greatly from his advice and support, which was based on his extensive parliamentary experience and his commitment to the people he served.”

“On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Senator Forrestall’s family and friends on their loss.”

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