Notice

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

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Public events for August 24, 2006

August 23, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Thursday, August 24th are:

3:30 p.m. – Prime Minister and his family (wife Laureen, son Ben - 10yrs, and daughter Rachel - 7yrs) tour the Baseball Hall of Fame

386 Church St S
St Mary’s, ON
*** PHOTO–OP ONLY

7:45 p.m. – Prime Minister and his family attend a performance of Oliver

Festival Theatre
Stratford, ON
*** PHOTO–OP ONLY of family’s arrival at theatre

*Please note: Gary Schellenberger, MP for Perth-Wellington will join the PM and his family for the day’s events.

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Statement

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

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Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of Corporal David Braun

August 23, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the passing of Corporal David Braun.

“On behalf of all Canadians, I offer condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Braun. Three other Canadians were injured in this incident, and I extend wishes for their speedy recovery.

“Our country honours this brave soldier, who exemplifies the best that Canada has to offer. While deeply saddened by his loss, I hope his family may find some comfort in knowing that Canadians share their sorrow.

“We are proud of Corporal Braun's contribution to our mission in Afghanistan, and of all our Canadian Forces men and women who soldier on in the name of democratic values and freedom.

“Despite these risks, we are confident in the ability of our Canadian Forces members and know that they have the skills they need to succeed in Afghanistan and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of the Afghan people.”

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