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Statement by the Prime Minister
on the resignation of Brian Tobin
January 8, 1996
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien issued this statement today
following Brian Tobin's announcement that he will leave federal
politics to seek the offices of Leader of the Newfoundland Liberal
Party and Premier of Newfoundland:
"I wish Brian Tobin all the best as he seeks out this
new challenge. And I look forward to working with him in a new
capacity in the future.
Of course we will miss him in Ottawa. But the experience
he has gained at the federal level along with the great respect
he has earned across Canada for his courageous stand during the
Turbot War and his proud championing of national unity would serve
him in good stead as Premier of Newfoundland. He would bring
to these new responsibilities a national outlook and an understanding
of the country as a whole, that would be valuable to the people
of Newfoundland and to all of Canada.
I know I speak for all Canadians when I wish Brian Tobin well
and I look forward to his continuing to play an important role
on the national scene."
PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555
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