Monday, February 14, 2011

Media Advisory

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



Public events for February 15, 2011

February 14, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario

Public event for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Tuesday, February 15th is:

OTTAWA

3:15 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will hold a photo opportunity to honour National Flag of Canada Day.

Office of the Prime Minister
307-S Centre Block
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario

*Photo opportunity only (camera and photographers only)

NOTES:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
• Media are asked to gather in the Foyer of the House of Commons.
• Media are to arrive by 3:00 p.m.

The Prime Minister's Office - Communications
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Statement

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



Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the 53rd annual Grammy Awards

February 14, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement congratulating Canadian artists who were honoured at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards:

"On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my sincere congratulations to Neil Young, Michael Bublé and Arcade Fire, for their wins at the 2011 Grammy Awards ceremony.

"Recognized, respectively, for Best Rock Song, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and Album of the Year by the American music industry's most prestigious award, these talented Canadian performers continue to achieve great heights in artistic excellence.

"I would also like to honour singer George Beverly Shea, the most recent Canadian recipient of a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement.

"I would also like to congratulate all Canadian artists who were nominated for Grammys. These awards and nominations are a testament to a thriving Canadian music industry."
The Prime Minister's Office - Communications
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