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Public events for July 6, 2007

July 5, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario

Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Friday, July 6th are:

Calgary, Alberta

8:55 a.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Calgary Stampede Parade.

3rd Street SE and 6th Avenue
Calgary, AB

*Photo opportunity only*

Note: Media should be on location no later than 8:30 a.m.

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News Release

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GOVERNMENT'S NEW BIOFUELS PLAN A DOUBLE WIN: GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND FARMERS

July 5, 2007
STRONGFIELD, SASKATCHEWAN

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced a substantial investment to boost Canada's production of biofuels. Under ecoENERGY for Biofuels, the government will provide up to $1.5 billion in the form of incentives over nine years to producers of renewable alternatives to gasoline and diesel fuel.

"With leading-edge technology and abundant supplies of grains, oilseeds, and other feedstocks, Canada is uniquely positioned to become a global leader in the production of biofuels," said the Prime Minister.

Last December, Canada's New Government announced a new regulation requiring a five per cent average renewable content in gasoline by 2010. At that time, the government also signalled its intention to develop a similar requirement of two per cent renewable content for diesel and heating oil by 2012.

"With the transportation sector accounting for more than a quarter of Canada's greenhouse gas output, increasing the renewable content in our fuel is going to put a real dent in emissions," said Prime Minister Harper.

Close to three billion litres of renewable fuels will be needed annually to meet the requirements of the new regulations. Canadian production in 2006 was only about 400 million litres, so the expansion will represent a tremendous economic opportunity for the country's 61,000 grain and oilseeds producers.

"Good for the environment and good for farmers, our government's investment in biofuels is a double win," said Prime Minister Harper.

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PRIME MINISTER HARPER ANNOUNCES NAVY SHIP UPGRADES

New equipment for the Navy and new business for Canadian contractors

July 5, 2007
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced new upgrades to the Navy's Halifax-Class frigates that will improve the Navy's ability to protect Canadian waters while boosting employment in Canada's shipbuilding sector.

"New updated equipment will make these ships stronger, safer and better able to do all the work we ask of them," said Prime Minister Harper. "The result is that more than ever, our Halifax-Class frigates will be giant floating command posts – standing up for Canada at home and abroad."

During the last 15 years, these frigates have been to the four corners of the world, performing every conceivable mission – from battling international terrorism and fulfilling international security agreements to providing aid to civilians in distress and assisting in search and recovery. The fleet's most important job – maintaining the safety and security of sovereign Canadian waters – sees the frigates routinely patrol Canada's three coastlines, protecting our borders from drug and human smugglers, terrorists, illegal fishing and polluters.

"One of the most important upgrades to our frigates will be enhanced command and control centres, giving Canadian vessels the ability to lead operations, not just participate in them," the Prime Minister added. "All of the work done on the ships will be done in Canada, by Canadian companies, and this is great news for Canadian shipyards, their employees and their suppliers."

The $3.1 billion modernization of the Halifax-Class frigates will begin in 2010, with the final ship being completed in 2017.

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