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

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Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of three Canadian Forces search and rescue members

July 13, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of three Canadian Forces members.

“It is with great sorrow that I learned of the tragic search and rescue training accident this morning that took the lives of three brave Canadian Forces members and injured four of their crew mates.

“My thoughts and prayers are with their family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time. It is my hope that they find some solace in the knowledge that they do no grieve alone. Canada mourns the loss of these men.

“On behalf of Canadians, I stand proud of the work of our Canadian Forces members, and I honour the sacrifices that they make for Canadians every day.”

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Prime Minister Harper congratulates Phil Fontaine on his re-election as AFN National Chief

July 12, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the results of the election for National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN):

“I wish to offer my sincere congratulations to Phil Fontaine on his re-election as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.

“The AFN plays an important role as an advocate for the concerns of First Nations peoples. Since becoming national chief, Mr. Fontaine has worked to form partnerships with other native leaders, federal and provincial governments and other stakeholders to seek ways to improve the quality of life for Canada’s First Nations peoples.

“In the months to come, my government looks forward to working with Mr. Fontaine and the AFN leadership to tackle the challenges facing First Nations peoples and to find solutions that produce real results and provide lasting benefits.”

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