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Welcome to 24 SEVEN, a week in the life of the Prime Minister of Canada and more….
On Thursday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper was in Québec City
where he took part in a roundtable discussion about the economy at the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Québec
He also met with Québec City mayor, Régis Labeaume as well as some of the volunteers who make the city’s famous Carnival possible.
And he got to have his picture taken with Bonhomme.
Friday, the Prime Minister was in Stand Off, Alberta to announce an historic agreement with the Assembly of First Nations to reform First Nations Education.
(audio clip)“Our government has reached an agreement with national chief Atleo and the Assembly of First Nations, to move forward together
with comprehensive reform of First Nations education through new legislation entitled the First Nations control of First Nations Education Act.” (end of audio clip)
On Saturday, the PM was in Toronto to mark the contributions of Chinese-Canadians during Lunar New Year celebrations.
And he called Canadian Olympians Justine and Chloé Dufour-Lapointe to congratulate the Montreal sisters on winning gold and silver respectively in women’s moguls.
(audio clip) “Well look it’s just a great day for you a great day for the county and I’ll look forward to seeing you in Canada because there’s no doubt that we will have all of you on Parliament Hill at some point.
But enjoy the rest of the games and also give my best to Maxime and thank her for competing for our country as well.” (end of audio clip)
On Sunday, the Prime Minister was in Montréal to watch the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Monday, Laureen Harper recorded a video greeting for the Canadian Red Cross Tiffany Circle.
Meanwhile, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Lynne Yelich was in Iraq to promote freedom and democracy.
(audio clip) “Today I’m in Irbil Iraqi Kurdistan, where we’re just getting ready to finish up the last couple of days of Canada’s first Canadian trade mission in Iraq.” (end of audio clip)
On Tuesday, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty as he unveiled the Government’s Economic Action Plan 2014.
(audio clip) “Mr. Speaker I am proud to rise today to present Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2014.
This prudent plan builds on our record of strong, sound and consistent fiscal management.
It is a low tax plan to promote jobs and economic growth and support Canadian families. And it is a common sense plan that will see Canada return to a balanced budget in 2015.” (audio clip)
And Wednesday was just another day in the office!
And that was the week of February 6th to the 12th 2014. For more information visit pm.gc.ca/24SEVEN.
And stay tuned for 24 SEVEN Breaking News and Exclusives throughout the week.