Statement

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

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STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER ON THE DEATH OF BOMBARDIER JÉRÉMIE OUELLET

March 11, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of Bombardier Jérémie Ouellet:

"On behalf of Canadians and of the Government of Canada, I would like to offer my most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bombardier Jérémie Ouellet who died today in Afghanistan.

The Government of Canada stands proudly with our Canadian Forces members as they work to make a difference in the lives of the Afghan people. Along with our NATO and international allies we will continue our efforts to secure and rebuild this war torn country."

Bombardier Jérémie Ouellet was a member of the 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (1 RCHA), based out of Shilo, Manitoba.

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