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Home > Resources > News Room > News Releases News Releases2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 01/02/2006 Statement by the Chief Commissioner on the passing of Coretta Scott KingOttawa – January 31, 2006 – "All Canadians will be saddened by the passing of Coretta Scott King. Mrs. King made a remarkable contribution to the advancement of civil rights in the United States and human rights in general. "Mrs. King and her husband, Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., had a dream for all of us. "The Commission finds great inspiration in the lives of people like Coretta Scott King. Her death today is a time to appreciate her dedication and her accomplishments." - 30 - Information: |