Statement

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Statement by the Prime Minister on the Raham case and freedom of religion in Afghanistan

March 22, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement after the conclusion of his telephone call to Afghanistan President Karzai.

“I called President Karzai today to express my deep concerns regarding the Raham case and the issue of freedom of religion in Afghanistan.

President Karzai listened to my concerns and we had a productive and informative exchange of views.

Upon the conclusion of the call, he assured me that respect for human and religious rights will be fully upheld in this case.”

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Statement

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Statement by the Prime Minister on the election in Belarus

March 22, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement regarding the election in Belarus.

“In the view of the Government of Canada, the election in Belarus this past weekend was not free and fair. Opposition workers and candidates were harassed and intimidated by the authorities during the campaign.

I am also very concerned by the Government’s harsh rhetoric against those who have the courage to come out to protest the results. The Belarus Government must respect the rights of its people, including the right to demonstrate peacefully.

I am shocked that a dictatorial and abusive regime, such as this one can continue to exist in today’s Europe. We will work with other free and democratic societies in developing our response to this situation.”

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Notice

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Prime Minister to meet with public service

March 22, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper will meet with members of the public service, including newly appointed executive members, members of corporate services, individuals at the working levels and front-line staff who interact directly with the public.

When:
Thursday, March 23, 2006, at 12:30 p.m. (EST)

Where:
Northern and Southern Salons, Canadian Museum of Civilization, Laurier Street, Gatineau, P.Q.

Open to the media. Media availability to follow.

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