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Statement by the Prime Minister
May 27, 2000
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today hailed the vote by the Ulster Unionist
Party Council to return to power-sharing in the Stormont Assembly in Northern
Ireland:
"This is a great step forward for everyone in Northern Ireland. With
the Assembly restored to action, the people of Northern Ireland, through
their elected representatives, can again engage in the political process to
make the vital decisions concerning their community and its needs.
All Canadians join with me in honouring David Trimble's leadership and
vision. By accepting the IRA's formula for putting its arms beyond reach,
First Minister Trimble has strengthened the inclusive and progressive vision
of the Good Friday Agreement and increased the momentum for a lasting peace
in Northern Ireland.
I also would like to congratulate Prime Minister Tony Blair and Taoiseach
Bertie Ahern, as well as all the other party leaders, for their dedicated
service to the cause of peace and reconciliation."
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PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555
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