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Prime Minister pays tribute to Canadian Forces in asserting northern sovereignty13 August 2006
Alert, Nunavut
Addressing the Canadian Forces and Environment Canada personnel today at CFS Alert, Prime Minister Stephen Harper paid tribute to the important contribution being made in asserting and defending Canada’s Arctic sovereignty. “CFS Alert is important to the Government of Canada because it plays a key part in enabling us to assert this country’s Arctic sovereignty. Sovereignty over one’s territory is not a theoretical concept, and this Government is committed to defending it,” said the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister also reiterated the new Government’s plan to strengthen Canada’s Arctic sovereignty through: “Together, and over time, we are going to make sure that Canada truly remains the True North Strong and Free,” he concluded. Related Items17 August 2006 Speeches - The Call of the North 17 August 2006 News Releases - Prime Minister attends opening of Jericho Mine 17 August 2006 Video Vault - The Call of the North 17 August 2006 Audio Vault - Prime Minister attends opening of Jericho Mine 16 August 2006 16 August 2006 News Releases - Prime Minister Harper to attend opening of Jericho Diamond Mine 16 August 2006 13 August 2006 13 August 2006 12 August 2006 Speeches - Securing Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic 12 August 2006 News Releases - Prime Minister Harper launches Operation LANCASTER to assert Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic 12 August 2006 Video Vault - Prime Minister Harper launches Operation LANCASTER to assert Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic 12 August 2006 Video Vault - Prime Minister Harper launches Operation LANCASTER to assert Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic 12 August 2006 Audio Vault - Prime Minister Harper launches Operation LANCASTER to assert Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic 12 August 2006 |
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