Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement to mark the Journée internationale de la Francophonie. Harper said he is pleased to be celebrating the Journée internationale de la Francophonie with all Francophones in Canada and around the world. Harper added this anniversary – which marks the signing, in 1970, of the treaty … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced that he will join U.S. President Barack Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderón for the sixth North American Leaders’ Summit on April 2, 2012, in Washington, D.C. Harper said that Canada, the United States and Mexico have forged a strong partnership built on free and open trade … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced support to Shield of Athena Family Services for a project that will help address and prevent family violence and violence against women and girls committed in the name of honour. Harper was accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, MB). Harper said … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) launched the Vimy Foundation Pin Campaign, which seeks to raise awareness of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, one of Canada’s most important military victories. Harper was accompanied by Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) and president of the Vimy Foundation David Houghton. Harper said with the passing … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement on the anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011. Harper said that one year after the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, Canadians honour the memory of the thousands of people who perished due to the devastating events … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) participated in a ceremony launching the construction of a pedestrian tunnel between the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and downtown Toronto. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON), Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, and Toronto Port Authority Chairman Mark McQueen also participated in the ceremony. Harper said the construction of … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Harper said International Women’s Day recognizes and celebrates how far women around the world have come in their fight for equality, peace and development. Harper said the theme this year is “Strong Women, Strong Canada – Women in … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced the appointment of Vaughn Solomon Schofield as Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. Harper said that Schofield is a remarkable Canadian who will bring to the position of Lieutenant Governor significant experience in business, the arts, education and broadcasting. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) made a statement at a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Harper said the two leaders discussed economic priorities including negotiations on expanding and modernizing the free trade agreement between Canada and Israel and increased cooperation in science and technology. Harper said they also discussed … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued the following statement congratulating Christopher Plummer for winning an Oscar at the 84th Academy Awards. Harper said that on behalf of all Canadians, he would like to congratulate Christopher Plummer, and all others recognized at this year’s Academy Awards in Hollywood. Plummer was honoured with the top … Read more
