Statement by the Prime Minister on the World Lacrosse Championship

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25 July 2006
Ottawa, Ontario
On the occasion of Team Canada’s victory at the World Lacrosse Championship, Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement:
“On behalf of all Canadians, I wish to congratulate Team Canada for its outstanding performance at the World Lacrosse Championship in London, Ontario.
“Thanks to an outstanding team effort, the Canadian squad scored an impressive 15-10 victory over the United States, giving Canada its first world championship in 28 years.
“Lacrosse is Canada's national summer sport and a vital element of our nation's sports heritage. All Canadians take pride in this outstanding victory and thank the members of the team for a job well done.”

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