Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced that the Government of Canada and Irving Shipbuilding Inc. have successfully reached an agreement in principle that paves the way for the construction of Canada’s combat fleet under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. Harper said the strategy is about undertaking major ship procurements in a smarter, more … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) will travel to Davos, Switzerland, on January 25, 2012, to participate in the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. Harper said that the World Economic Forum is a unique opportunity for leaders to come together to discuss issues of global importance. Harper added that this year's meeting … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement on the celebration of Christmas by Orthodox Christians. Harper said it is a time of peace and unity, where friends and family gather together to celebrate their faith by observing rich cultural customs and traditions. Harper added that It is also a time to reflect … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement congratulating Team Canada on its bronze medal at the 2012 at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Hockey Championship in Calgary. Harper said on behalf of all Canadians, he would like to congratulate Canada's junior men’s hockey team on its performance and bronze medal … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement highlighting some of the government’s significant accomplishments in 2011. Harper said that 2011 was a momentous year for Canada both at home and abroad. Harper added that the government remained focused on jobs and growth and continued to implement Canada's Economic Action Plan. Harper said … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement to mark Chanukah. Harper said that born out of the triumph of light over darkness, of freedom over oppression and of tolerance over persecution, this celebration reminds Canadians that miracles can occur even in the darkest of moments, and that justice must always overcome tyranny. … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) welcomed the appointment of Mario Dion as the new Public Sector Integrity Commissioner. This appointment, which was recently approved by the Senate and the House of Commons, is effective December 21, 2011. Dion has been serving as Interim Public Sector Integrity Commissioner since December 2010. Harper said that Dion … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) welcomed the announcement by Governor General David Johnston that Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have accepted the invitation of the government to undertake a Royal Tour of Canada in May 2012. The tour will mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest AB) issued a statement to mark the 80th anniversary of the Statute of Westminster. Harper said that the statute removed the United Kingdom's ability to make laws for Canada, effectively enshrining Canada's equal status as a nation. Harper added that this important milestone reminds Canadians foremost of how Canadians … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service: David Moloney, currently executive vice-president of the Canadian International Development Agency, becomes senior advisor to the Privy Council Office, responsible for Border Action Plan Implementation, effective January 3, 2012, and Patrick Borbey, currently Senior Assistant Deputy … Read more
