Statement

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STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER ON THE RESULTS OF THE MARCH 3rd, 2008 ALBERTA ELECTION

March 4, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

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

"On March 3, the people of Alberta exercised their democratic right and re-elected the Progressive Conservative Party to be their government. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I extend congratulations to Premier Ed Stelmach and his team on their successful campaign and I wish them success in dealing with issues of importance to Albertans.

"The Government of Canada has been pursuing a more open federalism that recognizes the strength and contribution of each region of this country. I look forward to continuing to work with Premier Stelmach and the other first ministers to build a stronger and better Canada."

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