Statement

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

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STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER

March 22, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today to congratulate Jeffrey Buttle on winning the gold medal at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2008:

"On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to congratulate Jeffrey Buttle on his exceptional first-place finish at the 2008 World Figure Skating Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Mr. Buttle's outstanding performance is an inspiration to all Canadians that demonstrates his talent and dedication to Canadian sport excellence.

Mr. Buttle will now go on to compete at the 2009 World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles which will be the final championships prior to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver.

On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would also like to congratulate all our athletes who compete in various international competitions and represent our country with distinction and pride."

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Notice

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Public events for March 25, 2008

March 22, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Tuesday, March 25th are:

Estevan, Saskatchewan

12:00 noon – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will tour the SaskPower Boundary Dam Power Station.

SaskPower Boundary Dam Power Station
P.O. Box 790
Estevan, Saskachewan
S4A 2A6

*Photo Opportunity Only*

1:30 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will make an announcement. He will be joined by Minister of Natural Resources, Gary Lunn, Premier of Saskatchewan, Brad Wall, and members of the Saskatchewan Caucus.

Estevan Woodlawn Golf Club
P.O. Box 203
Estevan, Saskatchewan
S4A 2A3

*Open to media*

Note: Media must arrive by 11:30 a.m. for a security briefing. All media will need to wear protective eyewear, a safety vest and a helmet (provided by SaskPower.)

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