Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) highlighted the strong actions the government is taking to engage the Asia-Pacific region, generating jobs and growth in Canada. Harper said the government's efforts to expand commercial relation with the Asia-Pacific region are yielding results and maximizing opportunities for Canada's entrepreneurs through innovative trade, investment, air, and science … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement on Remembrance Day. Harper said Canadians have always stood ready to defend their country and in the last century nearly two million have served in two World Wars, Korea, Afghanistan, Libya and various other conflict zones. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement on the resignation of Dr. Arthur T. Porter as Chair of the Security Intelligence Review Committee. Harper said Porter has submitted his resignation, and he has accepted it, effective immediately. A process for replacing the Chair will begin shortly. In the interim, Carol Skelton will … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement on the results of the election in Saskatchewan. Harper said he congratulates Premier Brad Wall and his team on their victory and looks forward to continue working with him on issues important to Saskatchewanians and all Canadians, including promoting prosperity in a challenging global economy. … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced that Governor General David Johnston will represent Canada on a three-country State visit to Southeast Asia. Johnston will lead a delegation of distinguished Canadian academics and business people to Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) welcomed the appointment of Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney as Chair of the Financial Stability Board. The appointment was announced during the G-20 Leaders Summit in Cannes, France. Harper said the selection of Carney as Chair of the Financial Stability Board is testament to his skills and … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced additional Canadian support to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. The announcement was made on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth, Australia, where leaders reiterated their commitment to working together to put an end to this devastating disease. The full release is available … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) welcomed a proposal by Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron to amend the rules governing the line of succession to the Throne. Leaders from the 16 Realms of which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of State discussed the reforms on the margins of … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced the creation of the Canadian International Institute for Extractive Industries and Development. This initiative will build on Canada’s leadership in the mining sector to support and build natural resource management capacity in developing countries. The announcement was made on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) made a statement on the occasion of Diwali. Harper said Diwali commemorates the triumph of good over evil. He said it is a time to gather with family and friends to reflect on the events of the past year and on hopes and aspirations for the future. Harper … Read more
