Statement

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STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER ON THE RESULTS OF THE SASKATCHEWAN ELECTION

November 8, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the results of the election in Saskatchewan:

"On November 7, the people of Saskatchewan exercised their democratic right and elected the government of Premier - elect Brad Wall. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate him on his successful campaign. Premier – elect Wall has been given a mandate to address the issues of importance to all the people of Saskatchewan, and I look forward to working with him to build a strong Saskatchewan in a strong Canada."

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Statement

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REMEMBRANCE DAY STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER

November 8, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario

Last April I joined thousands of fellow Canadians in France for the commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. There were hundreds of veterans and some 5,000 Canadian students, approximately 3,600 of whom represented our soldiers who fell at Vimy. It was deeply moving to watch the young inheritors of our hard-won freedoms take up the torch from their ancestors.

Throughout our history, Canada has always been a resolute defender of our founding values; freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. To this day, our brave men and women of the Canadian Forces are upholding this noble tradition at home and abroad. Their manifest courage, skill and professionalism, which they display every day during our mission in Afghanistan, are an inspiration to us all.

On this solemn day, Canadians from coast to coast to coast gather to honour all those who have served and continue to valiantly serve our nation. We especially remember the more than 116,000 Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada in two world wars, Korea, and peacekeeping and peacemaking missions ever since – and we promise to never forget.

Not everyone can attend a Remembrance Day ceremony, or travel to one of the countless places across our country and around the world that speak to us of our proud military tradition. But no matter where we are, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we can pause and reflect on the price paid for the peace and prosperity we enjoy today. It is the one way we can all repay the enormous debt we owe those who fought and died for Canada, the veterans who are still with us, and those who continue to serve so heroically today. Lest we forget.

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PRIME MINISTER ADDRESSES THE CANADIAN CLUB

November 8, 2007
Toronto

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today outlined the government's long-term plan to strengthen the Canadian economy. In a speech to the prestigious Canadian Club, the Prime Minister explained how low taxes, the centrepiece of the government's efforts, will set Canada down the path to even greater economic prosperity.

"We're determined to create one of the most competitive and attractive tax environments on the planet. That means lowering taxes for everybody -- employees, businesses, investors, consumers, and families" said Prime Minister Harper.

"As a result of our tax relief measures, purchasing power will go up, take home pay will increase, and Canadian businesses – from small domestic entrepreneurs to global giants – will flourish and create jobs," continued the Prime Minister.

The Government has taken measures to reduce taxes by nearly $200 billion over this and the next 5 fiscal years. Included among the government's tax-relief measures:

Cutting the GST to 5 per cent.

Reducing the lowest personal income tax rate to 15 per cent.

Increasing the basic personal exemption.

Lowering the federal corporate income tax rate from 22 per cent to 15 percent by 2012.

Reducing the small business income tax rate to 11 per cent in 2008, one year earlier than scheduled.

"We are finally putting the tax, spend and borrow legacy of last half of the 20th century behind us," said Prime Minister Harper. "Thanks to a combination of lower taxes, focused spending, and debt repayment, Canada is posting economic numbers unmatched since the tax, spend and borrow era began some 40 years ago."

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