Ducros resignation letter

Prime Minister:

I have reflected over the weekend on the controversy over remarks made in Prague. It is very apparent to me that the controversy will make it impossible for me to do my job. I would therefore like to leave my position as director of communications immediately. I will seek to re-enter the public service.

I am grateful for the support you have given me during this difficult time. I cannot express what a great honour it has been to serve you and your government.

Chretien's response

Dear Francoise,

I have read your letter of today and your decision to leave your position as director of communications and re-integrate into the public service a few weeks earlier than anticipated.

As you take your leave, you can be proud of the fact not only that you have filled one of the most senior positions ever held by a woman in a Prime Minister's Office, but above all, of the exemplary manner in which you have carried out your duties. In your almost four years as director of communications you have served the government as a whole, and me personally, with extraordinary skill and dedication. I have always placed the highest value on your advice and counsel. And I am, indeed, pleased that as a public servant you will continue to bring these fine qualities to the service of Canada and Canadians .

Aline joins me in wishing you and Ian continued success and happiness in the future.