Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) said Father’s Day is a chance to say thank you to our fathers and to celebrate the role they play in our families. Harper said Fathers take on various key roles including caregivers, teachers and role models and that they are sources of strength for their families and … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) made a statement to congratulate the 185 recipients of the 2011 Public Service Award of Excellence. Harper said that each and every one of these remarkable individuals has shown excellence, professionalism and leadership in serving the public. The full statement is available online. Call 613-957-5555.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced that His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has been appointed as an honorary admiral and general in the Canadian Armed Forces on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Harper said Philip's unwavering support of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and his commitment to the Canadian … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement marking the 67th anniversary of D-Day. Harper said on D-Day Canadians will remember and honour the bravery of the tens of thousands of soldiers, sailors and air men and women who supported and participated in the Normandy landings of June 6, 1944, leaving behind their … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) made a statement to congratulate Conservative MP Andrew Scheer (Regine-Qu'Appelle, SK) on his election as Speaker of the House of Commons. Harper said that Scheer's election by secret ballot demonstrates the enormous faith that members of the House have in his judgment, his sense of fairness and his … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) made a statement in Afghanistan marking the transition in the work Canada is doing in the war torn country. Harper said that he was in Afghanistan to highlight the important change in the work Canadians are doing, with efforts centered on diplomacy, development, defence and security. The full … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) confirmed that up to 950 military Canadian Armed Forces trainers and support personnel will be deployed to Afghanistan to take part in Operation ATTENTION, the Canadian component of the NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan. Harper said the training of Afghanistan Security Forces will address existing gaps in leadership, literacy development … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) and Prime Minister of Greece George Papandreou announced that Canada and Greece have signed a bilateral agreement on youth mobility. The agreement will empower youth to broaden their horizons and develop a better understanding of each other’s cultures. Their experiences abroad will enhance their personal and professional development, … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced support for new health initiatives to help save the lives of mothers and children in Africa and Asia. Harper said that the new initiatives will help mothers and children in Sudan, Tanzania, Nigeria, Mali and Afghanistan. Harper also said that Canada is proud to be leading international … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced his team of 28 parliamentary secretaries who will assist ministers with their parliamentary duties. As part of their responsibilities parliamentary secretaries frequently represent their minister in parliamentary committees and work closely with members of Parliament in the House of Commons. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
