Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the occasion of former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien’s appointment as member to the Order of Merit:
“On behalf of the Government of Canada and all Canadians, I congratulate Jean Chrétien on his appointment as member to the Order of Merit by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“The Order of Merit is a mark of honour conferred by the Queen to individuals of distinction in the arts, learning, sciences and public service. Created in 1902, appointment to the Order is the Sovereign’s personal gift.
“Born and raised in a small industrial town in Quebec, Prime Minister Chrétien lived the Canadian dream and rose to the highest elected office in the country through hard work, determination and dedication to Canada. His warm relationship with the Queen of Canada is a reflection of this.
“This is truly an honour for former Prime Minister Chrétien and his family, and an occasion about which all Canadians can be proud.”
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