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 DEATHS OF TWO CANADIANS IN AFGHANISTAN (NGO)

August 13, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the deaths of two Canadians working in Afghanistan with the International Rescue Committee:

"On behalf of the Government of Canada, it is with great sadness that I extend my heart-felt sympathies to the family and friends of the two Canadian aid workers with the International Rescue Committee who were brutally killed today in Afghanistan, as well as to the friends and family of their Afghan and American colleagues who also lost their lives.

"Knowing the risks associated with working in a conflict zone, these humanitarian aid workers gave selflessly to help improve the lives of the Afghan people. Their spirits will live on in the continued efforts of all who are assisting in the reconstruction of Afghanistan."

The two Canadian aid workers, an American and their Afghan driver were travelling by car in the eastern Logar province towards Kabul when they were attacked today.

"This cowardly attack on unarmed aid workers yet again shows the depravity of the Taliban and the bleak alternative that they represent. Canada remains steadfast in our commitment to the people of Afghanistan and will continue to work with the Afghan government and the international community to improve the lives of Afghans."

As per one family's request, one of the names of the deceased has not yet been released.

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News Release

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

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PRIME MINISTER HARPER ATTENDS "COME HOME YEAR" CELEBRATIONS IN RENEWS-CAPPAHAYDEN

August 13, 2008
RENEWS-CAPPAHAYDEN, NL

Prime Minister Stephen Harper joined current and former residents of Renews-Cappahayden for their 2008 'Come Home Year' Celebrations.

"No matter where you travel in Canada, one thing that always amazes me is how deeply Canadians care about the place they call home," said the Prime Minister. "Perhaps nowhere is this more true than among Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. For the people of this province, 'coming home' is not just about returning to the place of your birth, it is also about reconnecting with what is one of the most distinctive and remarkable cultures in the world."

'Come Home Year' Celebrations in Renews-Cappahayden will run from August 8th-16th. As part of the 'Come Home Year' Celebrations, the Prime Minister attended a performance of the famous Signal Hill Tattoo.

"In virtually every corner of Canada we see Newfoundlanders helping their fellow Canadians build a better country. This includes in Canada's Parliament where I count myself fortunate to have three strong Newfoundland colleagues in Loyola Hearn, Fabian Manning and Norman Doyle," said the Prime Minister. "I hope that as many former residents as possible have the opportunity to join this celebration and make it back home."

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