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 31, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the death of John Rowswell, Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie:

"I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of John Rowswell after a long battle with cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and the people of Sault Ste. Marie.

"Trained as an engineer, John was first elected as mayor in 2000 and re-elected in 2003 and 2006. That John was due to celebrate his tenth anniversary as mayor of Sault Ste. Marie is a testament of his service to and love of his community, as well as his community's respect for him.

"Laureen and I extend our condolences to his wife Donna, his four children and numerous grandchildren. He will be deeply missed."

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Notice

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

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Public events for September 1, 2010

August 31, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario

Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Wednesday, September 1st are:

Mirabel, Quebec

11:15 a.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will participate in a photo opportunity. He will be joined by Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, and Sylvain Bédard, President of L-3 Communications MAS (Canada) Inc.

L-3 Communications MAS (Canada) Inc.
10000, rue Helen-Bristol
Mirabel, Quebec

* Photo Opportunity Only (Cameras and photographers only)

NOTES:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
• Media are required to arrive by 10:45 a.m.

Mirabel, Quebec

12:00 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will make an announcement. He will be joined by Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, and Sylvain Bédard, President of L-3 Communications MAS (Canada) Inc.

L-3 Communications MAS (Canada) Inc.
10000, rue Helen-Bristol
Mirabel, Quebec

* Open to media

NOTES:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
• Media are required to arrive by 11:30 a.m.
• Satellite trucks should be at the venue no later than 11:00 a.m.

Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec

2:00 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will participate in a photo opportunity. He will be joined by Ed Janiszewski, Mayor of Dollard-des-Ormeaux.

City Hall
12 001 boul. De Salaberry
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec
H9B 2A7

* Photo Opportunity Only (Cameras and photographers only)

NOTES:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.

Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec

6:00 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will deliver remarks. He will be joined by Denis Lebel, Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec); Senator Leo Housakos; Senator Jacques Demers; and Senator Judith Seidman.

École secondaire des sources
2900, rue Lake
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec
H9B 2P1

* Open to Media

NOTES:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
• Media are required to be on-site by 5:40 p.m.

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