Notice

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

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Public events for August 17, 2010

August 16, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario

Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Tuesday, August 17th are:

Toronto

11:00 a.m. - Prime Minister Stephen Harper will tour the Global Upholstery Production Facility. He will be joined by Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

1350 Flint Road
Toronto, ON

* Photo opportunity only (Cameras, Boom microphones and photographers only)

Notes:

. Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
. Media are to meet in the showroom lobby.

Mississauga, Ontario

1:00 p.m. - Prime Minister Stephen Harper will take part in a photo opportunity, followed by an announcement. He will be joined by Bob Dechert, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Erindale; Harinder Takhar, Minister of Government Services for the Province of Ontario; and Hazel McCallion, Mayor of Mississauga.

Bus Depot
975 Central Parkway West
Mississauga ON,
L3C 3B1

* Open to media.

Notes:

. Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
. Parking: Head North just past the intersection of Erindale Station Road and Central Parkway West. Mississauga Transit officials will direct cars to the parking lot.
. Photo opportunity only at the beginning, followed by announcement

Ajax, Ontario

5:00 p.m. - Prime Minister Stephen Harper will address the Ajax-Pickering Members' BBQ.

Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility
27 Buggey Lane,
Ajax, ON

*Open to Media (for remarks only)

Notes:

. Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
. Media should arrive one hour in advance.

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Statement

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

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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada

August 16, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the resignation of Inky Mark as Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette:

"Today, I pay tribute to Inky Mark's many years of service as the Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette.

"Since he was first elected in 1997, Inky Mark has been a tireless and popular representative for his constituents. He has also represented them at the local level as a city councillor and as mayor.

"I wish Inky and his family the best of luck as he moves on to the next chapter of his political life and thank him for all he has done for his constituents, his caucus and his country."

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