Following the election in Prince Edward Island, Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) congratulated Liberal Party Premier Robert Ghiz and his team on their victory. Harper said he looks forward to working with them on promoting economic prosperity and addressing issues of importance to the people of Prince Edward Island and Canada. The full … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement on the election of Alison Redford as the new leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party. Harper said Redford was chosen to become the new leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party, therefore becoming Premier-Designate of Alberta. Harper congratulated Redford and and said he looks … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) and Premier of Quebec Jean Charest announced the conclusion of a Memorandum of Agreement regarding the harmonization of the Quebec Sales Tax with the federal Goods and Services Tax. Consistent with the harmonization agreements with other Provinces, this agreement provides for harmonization of the tax bases and tax … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement to mark the celebration of Rosh Hashanah. Harper hopes that all Canadians take the opportunity to join with friends and neighbours and reflect on the innumerable contributions of the Jewish community to Canada's rich and diverse heritage. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) and the Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheik Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah witnessed the signing of the Canada-Kuwait Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement. The Agreement was signed in Ottawa by Canada’s Minister of International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) and Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Muhammad … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) made a statement declaring a Canada-UK joint declaration following a visit to Canada by UK Prime Minister David Cameron. Harper said the meeting between the two countries reinvigorates a strategic partnership. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) and the leaders of Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, the Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom sent an open letter to French President Nicolas Sarkozy, the current chair of the G-20, calling for strong action at the upcoming Cannes Summit to help ensure global economic stability and growth. The … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced new Canadian support for the World Health Organization aimed at helping to ensure that global resources being allocated to improve the health of at risk mothers, newborns and children in developing countries will yield maximum benefits. Harper made the commitment in New York City while attending a … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) participated in high-level meeting on Libya where he announced that Canada stands ready to support the new Libyan government through the UN-coordinated effort moving forward. Harper said Canada will continue to support the people of Libya, standing ready to promote effective governance and institutions, a secure environment founded … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced that the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron will visit Canada on September 22, 2011. Harper said the United Kingdom is one of Canada’s closest friends and allies. Harper said he looks forward to welcoming Cameron to Ottawa and is particularly pleased that he has … Read more
