Stephen Harper Retraction

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September 23, 2002

Paul B. Schabas Blake, Cassels & Gradon LLP Box 25, Commerce Court West 199 Bay Street Toronto ON M5L 1A9

Dear Mr. Schabas:

Re: Ipsos-Reid Corporation

Ten days ago, on the American television network Fox News, I made a comment involving liberal pollsters and liberal poll results. I did so in the context of a poll released by Ipsos-Reid which was jointly sponsored by the Globe and Mail and CTV.

The statement is incorrect. We retract and withdraw same, and apologize to Ipsos-Reid for our error.

We are pleased to make this clarification and apology, and regret any inconvenience and embarrassment that may have been caused.

Sincerely yours,

Stephen Harper,MP Leader of the Opposition

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