Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) launched economic consultations to seek Canadians' views on the next phase of Canada's Economic Action Plan. Over the coming months, the Prime Minister, his Cabinet and caucus will travel to small towns, communities and cities across the country to listen to and seek the views of Canadians. The … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) will become Minister of the Environment, while maintaining his duties as Government House Leader. He also announced Public Works Minster Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Sprice Grove, AB) will assume statutory responsibility for Western Economic Diversification. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555. Prime … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement following the resignation of Conservative MP Jim Prentice (Calgary Centre-North, AB) from cabinet. "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to thank Jim Prentice for his tireless efforts in the service of Canadians during nearly a decade of public life." Call 613-957-5555. Prime … Read more
The Prime Minister's wife Laureen Harper and Indigo President, Heather Reisman issued an open letter to the Iranian President condemning Iran’s treatment of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani and that country’s senseless and continual disregard for women’s rights in Iran. Call 613-992-4211. Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) spent time showing Melanie Renn, a grade-9 student from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) attended a thanksgiving mass at Montreal's Olympic Stadium in honour of the canonization of Brother André. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555. Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) made a statement at a reception honouring the canonization of Saint André of Montreal, praising André for … Read more
The Government of Canada welcomed the release of the Interim Report from the Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River entitled Fraser River Sockeye Salmon: Past Declines. Future Sustainability? “This inquiry is one of the many measures our Government is taking to help ensure the sustainability of Canada’s fisheries,” Prime Minister Stephen … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) issued a statement on the death of Néstor Kirchner, former President of Argentina. "Néstor Kirchner was deeply committed to his country and to advancing peace and regional integration in Latin America, as evidenced by his recent appointment as Secretary General of the Union of South American Nations." Call 613-957-5555.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) made a statement during a visit at the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine. “As you set about your life’s work, remember that in Canada, you have friends. Friends who respect and admire Ukraine’s heart for freedom, its spirit of national self-determination, and the courage of its people, a courage … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced increasing support for economic and justice reforms in Ukraine. New funding will aid six projects that seek to strengthen the capacity of the Ukrainian State Customs Service. Call 613-957-5555.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced the government is providing $20 million in support for the World Food Programme’s school feeding initiative. It is part of Canada’s $400-million two-year commitment for Haiti’s post-earthquake relief, recovery and reconstruction. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-5555. Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced … Read more
