Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) was named an honorary member of the Kainai Chieftainship by the Blood Tribe of Alberta. Harper said it is a great privilege to be named an honorary Chief of Alberta’s Blood Tribe and that it recognizes the efforts that the Conservative Government has been taking to help preserve … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced the creation of a Parks Canada Youth Ambassadors Program. Harper said the program is a special gift to honour the Royal Couple's Tour of Canada. The program is expected to inspire young Canadians to enjoy's Canada's natural landscape. Harper said the gift will remind The Duke and … Read more
Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) made a statement upon the death of former President of Brazil Itamar Franco. Harper said Itamar Franco played a key role in Brazil's transition from dictatorship to the model democracy it is today. Harper said that on behalf of all Canadians, he offered his condolences to … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) made a statement welcoming Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Canada. Harper said Their Royal Highnesses will experience first-hand the beauty and rich diversity of all regions of our great country and that Canadians are eagerly anticipating the many opportunities for the public to … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) unveiled a new personal flag, for use in Canada, created for His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge. The flag, whose creation and design were approved by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge, will be flown for the first time tomorrow when … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement on the death of a soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces. Harper said he would like to offer his sincerest condolences, and those of all Canadians, to the families, friends and colleagues of this soldier who died in Afghanistan. The full release is available online. … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) made a statement upon the occasion of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. Harper said Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day is one that celebrates Canada's rich Francophone heritage. Harper also said that on this occasion, Canada celebrates its vibrant French culture and a language that is spoken by over nine million citizens. The full statement … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) made a statement upon the somber occasion of Harley Hotchkiss' death. Harper said that as a member of the Alberta Order of Excellence and a Companion of the Order of Canada, Harley, through his many charitable and business initiatives, helped transform Calgary into the thriving heart of the … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) made a statement to welcome the re-appointment of Ban Ki-moon as the United Nations Secretary-General. Harper said the re-appointment is fitting recognition for the five years of tireless service he has spent in this position working on such vital priorities as improving maternal, newborn and child health, protecting … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement to mark National Aboriginal Day. Harper said Aboriginal peoples make enormous contributions to this country every day in all areas of endeavour and their art and culture continues to be an integral part of Canadian identity. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555. Prime … Read more
