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Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of MP Gordon Brown

May 2, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Gordon Brown, Member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes:

“Today, I join all Parliamentarians and Canadians to mourn the sudden passing of Gordon Brown, Member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.

“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I extend my deepest condolences to his wife Claudine, their two children, and his friends, colleagues, and the many people he represented in his riding.

“Since 2004, Gord proudly served his constituents, drawing on his experience as a town councillor, a businessman, and an active community member and leader.

“He always showed a deep appreciation and understanding of what it took to bring people together, including our parliamentary community. He brought warmth and kindness to the House of Commons, and was a good friend to everyone, on all sides of the aisle.

“Gord, you will be greatly missed.”

UPDATE - Itinerary for Thursday, May 3, 2018

May 2, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Thursday, May 3, 2018:

Note: All times local

Ottawa, Ontario

10:05 a.m.       The Prime Minister will attend the welcoming ceremony with military honours for the Prime Minister of Portugal, António Costa. A second ceremony will take place in the rotunda.

Centre Block
Parliament Hill

Note for media:

• Photo opportunities outside and inside Centre Block

10:25 a.m.      The Prime Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Portugal.

Prime Minister’s Office
Centre Block
Parliament Hill

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting

11:40 a.m.      The Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of Portugal will participate in a signing ceremony.

Rotunda
Centre Block
Parliament Hill

Note for media:

• Photo opportunity of the walk through Hall of Honour to the rotunda

11:50 a.m.      The Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of Portugal will hold a joint media availability.

Foyer
House of Commons

Note for media:

• Open coverage

2 p.m.           The Prime Minister will attend Question Period.

5:30 p.m.      The Prime Minister will meet with the Premier of Yukon, Sandy Silver, the Premier of the Northwest Territories, Bob McLeod, and the Premier of Nunavut, Paul Quassa.

Prime Minister’s Office
Centre Block
Parliament Hill

Note for media:

• Photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting
• Itinerary for Thursday, May 3, 2018
  
  May 2, 2018
  Ottawa, Ontario
  
  
  Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Thursday, May 3, 2018:
  Note: All times local
  Ottawa, Ontario
  10:05 a.m.       The Prime Minister will attend the welcoming ceremony with military honours for the Prime Minister of Portugal, António Costa. A second ceremony will take place in the rotunda.
  Centre Block
  Parliament Hill
  Note for media:
  • Photo opportunities outside and inside Centre Block
  10:25 a.m.      The Prime Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Portugal.
  Prime Minister’s Office
  Centre Block
  Parliament Hill
  Note for media:
  • Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting
  11:40 a.m.      The Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of Portugal will participate in a signing ceremony.
  Rotunda
  Centre Block
  Parliament Hill
  Note for media:
  • Photo opportunity of the walk through Hall of Honour to the rotunda
  11:50 a.m.      The Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of Portugal will hold a joint media availability.
  Foyer
  House of Commons
  Note for media:
  • Open coverage
  2 p.m.           The Prime Minister will attend Question Period.
  
  
  5:30 p.m.      The Prime Minister will meet with the Premier of Yukon, Sandy Silver, the Premier of the Northwest Territories, Bob McLeod, and the Premier of Nunavut, Peter Taptuna.
  Prime Minister’s Office
  Centre Block
  Parliament Hill
  Note for media:
  • Photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting