Statement by the Prime Minister

"On behalf of the government of Canada and all Canadians, I extend my condolences to the family of Deng Xiaoping, the Government of China and to the Chinese people. Deng Xiaoping will be remembered as one of the pivotal figures of Chinese history, who did much to modernize his country. We are confident that in the future China will continue to follow the path of reform and openness embarked upon by Deng."


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