Statement

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Statement by the Prime Minister on the results of the September 18, 2006 New Brunswick Election

September 19, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the results of the election in New Brunswick:

“On September 18, the people of New Brunswick exercised their democratic right and elected the Liberal Party of New Brunswick to be their provincial government. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I extend congratulations to Premier-designate Shawn Graham and his team on their successful campaign and I wish him success in tackling issues of importance to New Brunswickers.

“I look forward to working with him to build a strong New Brunswick within a strong Canada.”

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