Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced the nomination of Mario Dion as the new Public Sector Integrity Commissioner. Dion has been serving as interim Public Sector Integrity Commissioner since December 2010. Harper said he will bring a strong legal background and a broad understanding of the public sector to the position. The full … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Harper said that the government is making significant investments to end violence against women and girls in communities across the country and will continue to advocate for the fair and unbiased treatment of … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement on International Volunteer Day. Harpers said that on December 5th, Canadians join with people across the world in celebrating International Volunteer Day. Harper added that this day is an opportunity to give thanks to those who generously give their time, experience and expertise to make … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) launched the 27th annual Christmas Lights Across Canada program during a ceremony on Parliament Hill. The Christmas Lights Across Canada program is an annual tradition that sees wintery capital cities brightened with thousands of holiday lights. In Ottawa-Gatineau, more than 300,000 multicoloured lights will illuminate prominent landmarks along Confederation Boulevard, including Parliament … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced that a Crown-First Nations Gathering will take place on January 24, 2012 in the National Capital Region. During the Gathering, Harper, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) and other representatives of the Government of Canada will meet with Assembly of First … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement congratulating the BC Lions on their victory at the 99th Grey Cup. Harper added congratulations the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on their significant achievement of winning the East Division Final and reaching the championship. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement commemorating the 78th anniversary of the Holodomor. Harper said the Ukrainian famine, under the oppressive Soviet communist regime of Josef Stalin, remains one of the most atrocious crimes against humanity ever perpetrated. Harper added it also reminds Canadians of the real importance of Canada's commitment to the protection … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) payed tribute to Canadian troops who served on Operation Mobile, as part of the NATO-led Operation Unified Protector in support of the Libyan people. Harper said it is a day to celebrate the success of the NATO mission to Libya and Canada’s contribution to it; it is a day … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement congratulating Canadian athletes on their performance at the 2011 Parapan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Harper said Canadian athletes have once again made their mark on the world stage, placing 5th in the overall medal standings at this year’s Parapan American Games by winning 13 … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced the appointment of Robert W. Paulson as the new Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, effective November 21, 2011. Paulson succeeds Commissioner William J.S. Elliott, who has been appointed as Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations. Harper said Paulson was chosen following a rigorous … Read more
