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On the recommendation of the Government of Canada a Royal Proclamation has been issued to designate today, May 4, as Canadian Navy Centennial Day. Text of the Royal Proclamation, the first issued by Prime Minister Harper's Government, follows:
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Good morning, Mr. Chairman and committee members. I am pleased to appear before this committee today to discuss the Bank of Canada's views on the economy and our monetary policy stance. Before I take your questions, I would like to give you some of the highlights from our latest Monetary Policy Report, which was released last week.
Canadian books--fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and children's literature--are as entertaining and diverse as Canada itself. Each year, BC Book Prizes celebrate British Columbian writers and publishers, and their efforts to recognize the year's outstanding works contribute significantly to the strength of our book publishing industry and to this country's rich literary heritage.
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered the following remarks today at the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame Gala Dinner and Induction Ceremony in Montreal: