Statement

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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the death of Harley Hotchkiss

June 22, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the death of Harley Hotchkiss:

"I am saddened today to hear of the death of a great Calgarian - and great Canadian - Harley Hotchkiss.

"A member of the Alberta Order of Excellence and a Companion of the Order of Canada, Harley, through his many charitable and business initiatives, helped transform Calgary into the thriving heart of the New West.

"As a hockey fan, I will forever be grateful for his role in bringing the Flames to Calgary.

"My thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time."

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Media Advisory

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

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Public events for June 23, 2011

June 22, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario

Public event for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Thursday June 23rd is:

Lachine, Québec

11:00 a.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will deliver remarks and participate in wreath laying at the Air India Memorial Unveiling Ceremony. He will be joined by the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety.

Information Centre
Lachine Canal
500 Chemin des Iroquois
Lachine, QC

Notes:

• Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
  
• Media are asked to assemble no later than 10:30 a.m. for transportation to location.
  
• Media should bring lenses appropriate for a 50 foot shot.

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Statement

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Statement by The Prime Minister of Canada on the re-appointment of the UN Secretary-General

June 22, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to welcome the re-appointment of Ban Ki-moon as United Nations Secretary-General:

"On behalf of Canada, I wish to congratulate Ban Ki-moon on his re-appointment as UN Secretary-General for a second term.

"It is fitting recognition for the five years of tireless service he has spent in this position working on such vital priorities as improving maternal, newborn and child health, protecting civilians in Libya, and helping Afghans secure and rebuild their country.

"I look forward to working with Ban Ki-moon as UN Secretary General on future international challenges and important priorities such as the Muskoka Initiative on Child and Maternal Health. Canada will continue working closely with its UN partners to advance democracy, human rights and the rule of law in the world."

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