Statement

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

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STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA ON THE DEATH OF ARTHUR RYAN SMITH

July 1, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the death of Arthur "Art" Ryan Smith O.C., A.O.E., D.F.C., LL.D.:

"I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Art Smith. An Officer of the Order of Canada, decorated Canadian veteran of the Second World War, successful businessman and an elected representative at all levels of government, Art was a great Calgarian, a great Albertan and a great Canadian.

"His contributions to our country are too many to count. After his distinguished service in the Royal Canadian Air Force and a successful career in the oil patch, Art devoted much of the rest of his life to public service. He provided outstanding representation for Calgarians on city council, in the Alberta legislature and in the House of Commons. His numerous private philanthropic and civic-minded initiatives include helping establish the Calgary Economic Development Authority and the Calgary Homeless Foundation, serving as Chief of Protocol for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, and erecting a memorial to fellow Alberta airmen who died in the Second World War.

"On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to his loved ones, particularly Betty Ann and his children."

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Notice

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

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Public events for July 2, 2008

July 1, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Wednesday, July 2nd are:

10:00 a.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will deliver remarks at the Change of Command ceremony which will transfer command of the Canadian Forces from General Rick Hillier to General Walter Natynczyk.

Canada Reception Centre
Uplands
190 Convair Private
Ottawa, ON

*Open to media*
*Photo opportunity only*

Note: Media must be in place no later than 9:20 a.m and will have to show valid photo I.D. to access site.


4:30 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper greets Prime Minister of France, François Fillon.

Rotunda
Centre Block
House of Commons

*Photo opportunity only*


4:35 p.m. – Prime Minister Harper holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Fillon.

Office of the Prime Minister
307-S Centre Block
House of Commons

*Photo opportunity at the beginning of meeting*


5:43 p.m. – Prime Minister Harper and Prime Minister Fillon sign memoranda of understanding.

Hall of Honour
Centre Block

*Photo opportunity only*


5:50 p.m. – Prime Minister Harper and Prime Minister Fillon hold joint media availability.

Reading Room 237-C
Centre Block

*Open to media*

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