* 'Nitish Kumar's food being ... ': Jitan Manjhi's startling allegation, a day after tongue-lashing from Bihar CM     * Supreme Court Raps Punjab Governor Over Delay In Bills    * Blinken brings a notable shift in US language toward Israel as pressure mounts at home and abroad    * Hidden camera catches ‘traumatic’ moment lift falls on passenger’s head when Air Canada staff struggle during the transfer to her wheelchair    * Edmonton police believe 11-year-old child was intentionally killed in daytime shooting

STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA MARKING THE FIRST CANADIAN GOLD MEDAL OF THE TORONTO 2015 PAN AMERICAN GAMES

Posted in Canada, Community, Politics, Sports

Published on July 13, 2015 with No Comments

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement congratulating the women’s K-4 kayaking team on winning Canada’s first gold medal of the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games:

“On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to congratulate the women’s K-4 kayaking team on winning Canada’s first Pan American Games gold medal in the women’s K-4 500 metres event.

“This is a tremendous achievement for the team of Emilie Fournel, K.C. Fraser, Michelle Russell and Hannah Vaughan. Canadians across the country and around the world are extremely proud of their accomplishment.

“Congratulations as well to their coaches and training staff for their countless hours of hard work, passion and commitment.

“Our Canadian team is full of dedicated, talented athletes. Along with all Canadians, I look forward to more fantastic moments and achievements from our Canadian athletes throughout the Games.”

 

 

No Comments

Comments for STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA MARKING THE FIRST CANADIAN GOLD MEDAL OF THE TORONTO 2015 PAN AMERICAN GAMES are now closed.