Prime Minister visits New Brunswick

August 3, 2007 -- Moncton -- Business leaders from Moncton, Riverview and Dieppe met today with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Hon. Greg Thompson Minister of Veterans Affairs , Rob Moore MP for Fundy Royal , and the former Premier of New Brunswick, Bernard Lord.

Moore stated "Today was a wonderful opportunity for business leaders in the Greater Moncton area to meet with Prime Minister Harper. All participants were able to contribute their ideas and everyone was able to take something from the meeting."

Prime Minister Harper restated his continued support for ACOA and for increased infrastructure investments.

Business leaders praised recent changes in the Federal budget regarding taxation and investments.

"Today was a great opportunity for Atlantic business leaders to provide input to our Prime Minister" concluded Moore.