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Prime Minister announces federal funding to clean up Saint John Harbour

March 24, 2006
Saint John, New Brunswick

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that the federal government, in conjunction with the Provincial Government and the City of Saint John, will undertake the initial steps to clean up Saint John Harbour with a total investment of $8.5 million allocated on a cost shared basis. “We are going to lay the necessary ground work for the broader cleanup by funding the construction of a new lift station, the associated forcemain collector, and sanitary collector systems.”

The PM went on to note: “The harbour is a vital cultural, economic, and natural resource for not only Saint John, but for the Province as a whole,” said Prime Minister Harper.

During this announcement, the Prime Minister acknowledged the hard work and dedication of New Brunswick Premier Bernard Lord. Prime Minister Harper said that he shares “a similar vision for not only New Brunswick, but for the country as a whole” with Premier Lord, which is “a growing, prosperous New Brunswick in a strong Canada.”

“In the weeks, months, and hopefully years, ahead, my Government will continue to work with Premier Lord in cleaning up Saint John Harbour,” said the Prime Minister.

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Prime Minister supports 5 in 5 plan with federal investment in New Brunswick Highways Plan

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March 24, 2006
Fredericton, New Brunswick

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced an agreement with the Government of New Brunswick to refurbish New Brunswick highways that form part of Canada’s core National Highway System. This announcement supports the province’s plan to refurbish a range of routes as part of Premier Lord’s 5 in 5 plan.
In his remarks, the Prime Minister praised Premier Lord, calling him “a strong advocate for his Province.” And he gave the Premier full marks for his contribution to making this agreement a reality, citing his ability to work with both the federal government and the other Provincial Premiers.

Prime Minister Harper emphasized that this agreement embodies what he hopes will be even greater co-operation between the two governments, which should help build a brighter future for the province’s residents. And he noted that this agreement represents a good example of his Government’s new, more open approach to federalism, which fully respects provincial powers and takes into account their unique characteristics.

Canada will commit up to $200 million over the next 10 years to New Brunswick for cost-shared highway investments.

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Prime Minister backs Moncton's bid track event

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March 24, 2006
Moncton, New Brunswick

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that his Government will support Moncton’s bid for the 2008 World Junior Track and Field Championships. Expressing confidence that Moncton will be named the host of the event next week, Prime Minister Harper pledged to allocate $6 million in ACOA funds to help build a proposed stadium if the city’s bid is successful.

Joined by New Brunswick Premier Bernard Lord, the Prime Minister praised Canada’s amateur athletes noting their recent success. “As Canada’s recent record-shattering performance demonstrated at the Winter Olympics shows, this country can compete with the best,” he said.

The Prime Minister went on to say that Moncton would be an excellent location for the games and the values they embody. “Every year amateur athletes display the Canadian values of hard work, competition, and fair play in communities through this country. The Premier and I believe that Moncton would be the ideal community to showcase these laudable Canadian values to the world,” he said.

Prime Minister Harper also took a moment to thank Premier Lord for his work on behalf on New Brunswick, saying he looks forward to further collaborations aimed at strengthening the province. “I look forward to continuing to work with him in fulfilling his vision for this province now and in the future,” the Prime Minister concluded.

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