Media Advisory

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

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Public events for October 1, 2010

September 30, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario

Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Friday, October 1st are:

Ottawa

10:35 a.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will greet the Governor General Designate, David Johnston. He will be joined by his wife, Laureen Harper; Mrs. Sharon Johnston; and Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate.

Peace Tower
Centre Block
Parliament Hill
Ottawa, Ontario

*Photo opportunity only (cameras and photographers only)

Note:

• Media interested in attending must have proper accreditation from the Parliamentary Press Gallery (Collin Lafrance, LafraCo@parl.gc.ca)

Ottawa

11:00 a.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will deliver remarks at the Installation of the new Governor General. He will be joined by the Governor General Designate, David Johnston; Beverly McLachlin, Chief Justice and Deputy Governor General; Noël Kinsella, Speaker of the Senate; Peter Milliken, Speaker of the House of Commons; Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate; and James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

Senate Chamber
Centre Block
Parliament Hill
Ottawa, Ontario

*Open to media

Note:

• Media interested in attending must have proper accreditation from the Parliamentary Press Gallery (Collin Lafrance, LafraCo@parl.gc.ca)

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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 on the death of former Senator Norman Atkins

September 30, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the death of former Senator Norman Atkins:

"On behalf of all Canadians, Laureen and I offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Senator Norman Atkins.

"A legendary political organizer for numerous provincial and federal elections since the 1950s – including the Ontario and national Progressive Conservative parties –, Mr. Atkins was also a respected senator with a profound commitment to the country he served and loved. In 2007, he was elected vice-chairman of the Senate's National Security and Defence Committee.

"His devotion to tolerance, moderation and meeting local community needs will be remembered and deeply missed."

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