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From: PMO
Date: Tue, May 26, 2015 at 1:08 AM
Subject: Media Advisory
To: ALLNEWS_E@lserv.pmo-cpm.gc.ca

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

Public event for May 26, 2015

May 25, 2015
Ottawa, Ontario

Public event for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Tuesday, May 26th is:

Ottawa

5:30 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will participate in a tête-à-tête meeting with His Highness the Aga Khan.

Parliament Hill
Office of the Prime Minister
Room 307-S, Centre Block
Ottawa, Ontario

*Photo opportunity only (cameras and photographers only)

NOTES:

Media should arrive no later than 5:00 p.m.
Media should contact the Parliamentary Press Gallery for accreditation.

PMO Press Office: 613-957-5555
PMO Staff Onsite: Anna Tomala, Deputy Press Secretary

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Ottawa, Ontario, 26 May 2015

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today held a productive meeting with His Highness the Aga Khan, who was visiting Ottawa in his capacity as Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili community.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Harper once again expressed his deepest condolences to the Aga Khan for the cowardly terrorist attack that took place earlier this month in Pakistan targeting Ismaili Muslims. The two leaders discussed the threat posed by violent extremists and their persecution and murder of religious and ethnic minorities. They also spoke about efforts to increase support for international development around the world, including improving maternal, newborn and child health.

The Prime Minister reiterated Canada’s commitment to continuing to work with the Aga Khan on areas of mutual interest, including through partnership with the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.

PM marks successful visit by His Highness the Aga Khan

Ottawa, Ontario
26 May 2015