Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced support for the Cité de l’Or historic site, the location of the Bourlamaque mining village and former Lamaque mine, one of the most prolific gold mines of the 20th century. The planned work will help boost tourism in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, a key economic generator for the region. The … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) toured the MV Ocean Lady, the migrant vessel which federal authorities intercepted in October 2009 after it illegally brought 76 Tamil migrants from Sri Lanka to Canadian waters. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555. Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) visited Canada Place where he … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced the introduction of Bill C-60, The Citizen’s Arrest and Self-Defence Act. The legislation will expand the circumstances in which citizens’ arrests can be made, and streamline and simplify the self–defence and defence of property provisions in the Criminal Code. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement welcoming the news that His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton will visit Canada this summer. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555. Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) unveiled the portrait of Arthur Meighen, Canada’s ninth prime minister, … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) celebrated National Flag of Canada Day with a new tradition – presenting the Peace Tower flag to two worthy Canadians, Lisa Miller and Karen Boire, the "Red Friday Ladies." The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak announced his resignation. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555. Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) officially opened the Canada Winter Games in Halifax, highlighting the benefits of sport for all Canadians. The full release is available online. … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary-Southwest, AB) officially unveiled the MV Blue Puttees ferry which will improve the flow of people and goods across the Cabot Strait between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555. Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) visited the National Research Council’s Institute for … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement n the results of Southern Sudan’s Referendum on Self-Determination, congratulating all parties involved. Call 613-957-5555.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced that William Elliot, commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, has advised the government of his intention to leave his position in the summer of 2011. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555. Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) and United States President Barack Obama … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) participated in the unveiling of the Diamond Jubilee Medal design and the Diamond Jubilee emblem, to mark the 60th anniversary in 2012 of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555.
