Notice

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

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Public events for September 14, 2010

September 13, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario

Public event for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Tuesday, September 14th is:

Edwards, Ontario

7:00 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will deliver remarks. He will be joined by John Baird, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons; Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament for Nepean – Carleton; Pierre Lemieux, Member of Parliament for Glengarry – Prescott – Russell; and Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa – Orleans.

Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm
2452 York's Corners Road
Edwards, Ontario

*Open to Media

NOTES:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.

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Notice (REVISED)

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

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Public events for September 13, 2010

September 12, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario

Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Monday, September 13th are:

Sept Iles, Québec

12:15 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will hold a photo opportunity. He will be joined by Denis Lebel, Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec); Pierre Gagnon, CEO of the Port of Sept-îles; and Carol Soucy, Chair of the Port of Sept-îles.

Terminal Portuaire La Relance
Chemin de la Pointe-Noire
Sept-îles, Québec
*Photo Opportunity Only (cameras and photographers only)

NOTES:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
• Registration will take place in the parking lot.
• Media are required to register by 11:50 a.m.
• A shuttle will transport media from the parking lot to the photo-op and announcement locations.

Sept Iles, Québec

12:25 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will make an announcement. He will be joined by Denis Lebel, Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec); Pierre Gagnon, CEO of the Port of Sept-îles; and Carol Soucy, Chair of the Port of Sept-îles.

Terminal Portuaire La Relance
Chemin de la Pointe-Noire
Sept-Iles, Québec

*Open to Media

NOTES:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
• Registration will take place in the parking lot.
• Media are required to register by 11:50 a.m.
• A shuttle will transport media from the parking lot to the photo-op and announcement locations.


Sillery, Québec

6:00 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will deliver remarks.

Externat St-Jean-Berchmans
2303, Chemin St-Louis
Sillery, Québec
G1T 1R5

*Open to media

NOTES:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
• Media should arrive no later than 5:15 p.m.

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News Release

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

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PM announces support for revitalization of the Relance Terminal

Canada's Economic Action Plan

September 13, 2010
Sept-Îles, Quebec

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for the second phase of revitalizing the Relance Terminal in the Port of Sept-Îles. The Prime Minister also welcomed the significant progress achieved on the first phase of the revitalization, initiated in September 2009, which also received Economic Action Plan funding. This Economic Action Plan initiative will create long-term jobs, improve the competitiveness of local industries and promote economic growth in Sept-Îles and the surrounding regions.

"The Port of Sept-Îles is the cornerstone of the economy of this region," Prime Minister Harper said. "The modernization of the Relance Terminal will create greater economic opportunities for the businesses and industries of Quebec's North Shore and will provide local businesses with better access to foreign markets. This investment will generate long-term benefits for the region."

The modernization of the Relance Terminal, the largest marine port terminal for the aluminum industry in the Americas, will improve harbour and port operations by increasing its storage capacity for raw natural resources and increasing the pier's shipping capacity for aluminum.

"Canada's Economic Action Plan is enabling this country to emerge from the global recession with a more competitive and modern economy," the Prime Minister added. "It is helping Canada do significantly better than many advanced countries during this difficult economic period."

The Government of Canada is supporting the revitalization of the Relance Terminal through its Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF), part of Canada's Economic Action Plan. The ISF supports provincial, territorial, municipal and community infrastructure projects that are construction-ready. This initiative is being undertaken in co-operation with the Port of Sept-Îles.

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Backgrounder

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

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Backgrounder: The Relance Terminal

Canada's Economic Action Plan

September 13, 2010
Sept-Îles, Quebec

The Harper Government is committed to modernizing key transportation infrastructure to create jobs, build stronger communities, enhance the ability of Canadian firms to participate in global markets and create a more competitive business environment.

In keeping with this goal, the Government has committed approximately $31.5 million to improve operations and modernize the Port de Sept-Îles since 2009. The Government allocated up to $15 million for the first phase to revitalize port facilities at the Relance Terminal, and up to an additional $7 million for the second phase of the project. The Port of Sept-Îles will contribute the remaining amount for both stages of the Relance Terminal work, which is estimated to cost a total of about $45 million.

The first phase of the plan to optimize the Relance Terminal plan involves improving port operations and increasing the storage capacity for raw natural resources, mainly through the construction of an eighth silo. The second phase of the project consists of improving a defence system for the Terminal's piers to protect the facility's infrastructure against docking manoeuvres of ships, increasing the electrical capacity of the terminal, and planning for the construction of a storage and handling centre.

The Government is further supporting the modernization of the Port of Sept-Îles by investing up to $9.5 million to further develop Pointe Noire Terminal and Pier 30.

In partnership with the Port of Sept-Îles, the Government of Canada is supporting the revitalization of the Relance Terminal through its $4-billion Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. Part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, the ISF supports provincial, territorial, municipal and community infrastructure projects that are construction-ready.

Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, the Government has commitments in place for almost 16,000 projects across the country, and has contributed to the creation of nearly 430,000 net new jobs since July 2009.

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