News Release

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

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PRIME MINISTER, PREMIER ANNOUNCE CANADA-B.C. AGREEMENT TO LAUNCH BUILDING CANADA PLAN

FEDERAL INVESTMENT WILL SUPPORT MAJOR PROVINCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

November 6, 2007
Golden, British Columbia

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Premier Gordon Campbell, joined by federal Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon, today signed a federal-provincial agreement under the historic Building Canada Plan. British Columbia becomes the first province to sign on to the new national infrastructure plan, which provides more funding, over a longer period of time, to restore and upgrade Canada's transportation assets than any previous federal infrastructure initiative.

"British Columbia will now be assured predictable funding to restore and upgrade infrastructure systems," said Prime Minister Harper. "Building Canada is about investing in our country's future. It's about a stronger economy, a cleaner environment and more prosperous communities."

The framework agreement signed by the Prime Minister and the Premier will provide the province with $2.2 billion over seven years to invest in roads, bridges, tunnels, ports, public transit and more, including the Pacific Gateway initiative, which is key to ensuring that B.C. and Canada benefit from burgeoning economic activity in the Asia-Pacific region. The Government of Canada is investing $33 billion nationally in infrastructure projects that matter to individual Canadians, families and communities.

"I thank Prime Minister Harper for working with us to make B.C. the first province to sign onto the Building Canada Fund that will help meet the needs of a growing population and strong economy," said Premier Campbell. "These funds will be used on a cost-sharing basis to support provincial infrastructure priorities including transportation; tourism; public transit; green energy; and waste, water systems."

The Prime Minister and Premier Campbell made the announcement on the Trans-Canada Highway in the Kicking Horse Pass. The federal government will contribute $64.2 million for upgrades and improvements to the highway in the region.

"The upgrades will ensure that commercial traffic keeps moving efficiently and people keep getting to their destinations safely," said Prime Minister Harper.

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Notice

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Public events for November 7, 2007

November 6, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario

Public event for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Wednesday, November 7th:

Vancouver, British Columbia

12:00 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will deliver a speech at a Vancouver Board of Trade luncheon. He will be joined by Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, David Emerson, Minister of Natural Resources, Gary Lunn and Members of the British Columbia Caucus.

Stanley Park Room
Westin Bayshore Hotel
601 Bayshore Drive
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6G 2V4

*Open to media*

Note: Members of the media will need proper identification to be accredited on site

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Statement

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STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER ON THE DEATH OF CONSTABLE DOUGLAS SCOTT

November 6, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the death of Constable Douglas Scott of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP):

"I wish to pay tribute to Constable Doug Scott, who died tragically in the line of duty in Kimmirut, Nunavut.

Constable Scott was in the early days of his career as an RCMP officer with strong ideals and a commitment to help his fellow Canadians. He tragically lost his life while protecting the people of his community and will be remembered for his courage, bravery and dedication.

On behalf of Canadians, I extend my sincere sympathy to the family, friends and fellow colleagues of Constable Scott. We are forever grateful that young men and women like Constable Scott continue to respond to the call of duty often working under extreme circumstances, and in conditions of great danger.

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