Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced an important new initiative that will bolster Canada’s efforts to address security challenges in Central America. Harper said that four years Canada has been working with like-minded countries to make the Americas a safer place, providing necessary equipment and training, and technical and legal assistance to those … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced that Canada has reached a first-time air transport agreement with Colombia, as well as Open Skies-type agreements with Honduras, Nicaragua, Curaçao and Sint Maarten. The announcement was made in Colombia where Harper participated in the Summit of the Americas with other hemispheric leaders. Harper said the agreements … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced that he will attend the sixth Summit of the Americas from April 14 -15, 2012, in Cartagena, Colombia. He will be accompanied by International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) and Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, AB). Harper said … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement to mark the beginning of Passover. Harper said the holiday, which commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt, is a reminder of the value of freedom and perseverance, and the importance of family, tradition and faith. The full release is available … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement congratulating Stirling-Rawdon, ON, on winning the Kraft Hockeyville 2012 contest. Harper said he would like to congratulate the residents of Stirling-Rawdon, ON, on winning the 2012 Kraft Hockeyville contest. Harper added that in garnering the highest numbers of votes, they have demonstrated both tremendous community … Read more
Director of communications in the Office of Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB), Angelo Persichilli gave notice in a letter of his resignation from his position with the PMO. Persichilli said it is a prestigious position that requires extremely intense effort and very long hours, which at a certain age, are not an option for … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced the renewal of Canada’s Global Partnership Program, which supports efforts to strengthen global security by combating the threat of nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical terrorism. The announcement was made during the Nuclear Security Summit, where leaders from more than 50 countries and four international organizations gathered to … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced Canadian support for projects that will enhance peace and security in Thailand and Southeast Asia by addressing the threats of human smuggling, which also affects Canada’s security. The announcement was made during an official visit to Thailand by Harper. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555. … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) and Prime Minister of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra witnessed the signing of a declaration of intent to conclude a bilateral arrangement on youth exchanges. The ceremony took place during Harper’s official visit to Thailand. Harper said that by pursuing this arrangement on youth exchanges, Canada hopes to enable young … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement on the occasion of International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Harper said that each year, racial and ethnic discrimination take their toll around the globe by destroying lives, fracturing communities and preventing millions of people from achieving their full potential. Harper added that … Read more
