Statement

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

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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada

September 7, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the death of Claude Béchard:

"I learned with sadness this afternoon of the death of Claude Béchard.

"Mr. Béchard devoted a significant part of his life to active politics. For the last thirteen years, he had been an effective member for Kamouraska–Témiscouata and devoted himself to his constituents while holding important positions in the Quebec government.

"Struck by illness, he never gave up and was an example of courage and determination for people who fight cancer.

"On behalf of my family and the Government of Canada, I wish to convey my heartfelt condolences to his family, his spouse, his children and to his loved ones during this difficult time."

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Notice

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Public events for September 8, 2010

September 7, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario

Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Wednesday, September 8th are:

Deep Bay, British Columbia

1:00 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will Tour the Vancouver Island University Centre for Shellfish Research. He will be joined by James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni.

Vancouver Island University
Deep Bay Field Station
Deep Bay, British Columbia

*Photo Opportunity Only

NOTES:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
• From Nanaimo, head north on Highway 19 for approximately 40 minutes.
•Take the Deep Bay exit onto Cook Creek Road, turn right onto Island Highway 19W for approximately 2 km.
•Turn left onto Gainsburg Road, cross the railroad tracks and veer left continuing on Gainsburg Road. Continuing straight ahead will take you directly to the village wharf and harbour master's office. Before you reach the wharf parking lot, take a sharp left onto Chrome Point Road, this will lead directly to the Field Station access road/gate.

Nanaimo, British Columbia

3:00 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will make an announcement at Nanaimo's Cruise Ship Berth. He will be joined by Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway; and James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni.

Nanaimo Port Authority – Assembly Wharf
11 Port Way
Nanaimo, British Columbia

*Open to Media

NOTES:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.

Victoria, British Columbia

6:00 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will deliver remarks. He will be joined by Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway; and Gary Lunn, Minister of State for Sport.

Hatley Castle at Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke Road
Victoria, British Columbia

*Open to media

NOTES:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.

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