Prime Minister to take part in National Flag of Canada Day event

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Prime Minister to take part in National Flag of Canada Day event

February 14, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper will take part in a ceremony marking National Flag of Canada Day on Parliament Hill.


When:
Wednesday, February 15
4:00 p.m. (EST)

Where:
Parliament Hill, Centre Block
Reading Room (237-C)

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Prime Minister on the situation in the Palestinian Authority

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Statement by the Prime Minister on the situation in the Palestinian Authority

February 14, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement :

“Canada remains committed to the goal of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, and the creation of a sovereign and viable Palestinian state living side by side in peace and security with Israel.

The Government of Canada fully supports the Quartet’s statement of January 30, 2006. Future assistance to any new Palestinian government will be reviewed against that government’s commitment to the principles of non-violence, recognition of Israel and acceptance of previous agreements and obligations, including the Roadmap.

We commend President Abbas for his leadership and commitment to the peace process in the Middle East. During this interim period, President Abbas has Canada’s full support, although our government will continue to review the situation on an ongoing basis.”

The government’s position was communicated to President Mahmoud Abbas in a telephone conversation today.

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Statement from the Prime Minister on issue of free speech and controversial caricatures

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Statement from the Prime Minister on issue of free speech and controversial caricatures

February 14, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement:

“Free speech is a right that all Canadians enjoy; Canadians also have the right to voice their opinion on the free speech of others. I regret the publication of this material in several media outlets. While we understand this issue is divisive, our government wishes that people be respectful of the beliefs of others. I commend the Canadian Muslim community for voicing its opinion peacefully, respectfully and democratically.”

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