February 02, 2012

In a context when the economy is the top priority for Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government, the Harper Government reaffirmed support for Canadian sealers and the sealing industry on Thursday.

February 02, 2012

On Thursday, Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government reiterated its support for seniors and the future of the Old Age Security (OAS) program — ensuring that seniors will maintain all the benefits they currently receive.

January 29, 2012

As Parliament resumes, the Conservative Government will continue to be focused on creating jobs, economic growth and prosperity announced Government House Leader Peter Van Loan.

January 26, 2012

On Thursday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered the keynote speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

January 24, 2012

"Unlike the NDP, the Harper Government has been unequivocal in our support for the Canadian seal industry..."

January 18, 2012

On Wednesday, the Red Tape Reduction Commission provided its ‘Recommendations Report’ to Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government.

January 17, 2012

On Tuesday, led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Conservative Ministers and Members of Parliament announced significant investments in Canada’s infrastructure.

January 13, 2012

On Thursday, PM Harper announced that our Government has successfully reached an agreement in principle under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy with both Irving Shipbuilding Inc. and Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd.

January 11, 2012

On Wednesday, Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government added 30 new profiles of individuals to the “Wanted by the CBSA” list. As well, the list was expanded to include additional categories for inadmissibility under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).

January 06, 2012

On Friday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the creation of the Helmets to Hardhats program.

January 04, 2012

On Wednesday the Hon. Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, announced that foster parents who adopt a child in their care will be able to access Employment Insurance benefits.

December 24, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the Christmas season.

December 22, 2011

2011 was a special year for Conservatives in Canada. It was the collective support from people like you that helped deliver a majority Conservative government for the first time since 1988.

December 21, 2011

Earlier this week, Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, announced a major new investment in Canada’s health care system.

December 07, 2011

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Barack Obama, President of the United States, announced that our two countries have agreed to implement two action plans designed to speed up trade and travel, while improving security in North America.

December 05, 2011

On Monday, Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice, and Robert Goguen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice, expressed support for Bill C-10, the Safe Streets and Communities Act, in anticipation of third reading in the House of Commons.

December 01, 2011

On Thursday, the Harper Government highlighted important legislation that comes into force on December 2nd, which will help make our streets and communities safer.

November 28, 2011

On Monday, Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, was joined by Pierre Lemieux, Parliamentary Secretary, and the Saskatchewan and Alberta Agriculture Ministers to welcome the expected passage of the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act.

November 25, 2011

On Friday, Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, announced that pre-budget consultations for Budget 2012 would begin early next month, and that the new budget will stay squarely focused on economic growth, protecting jobs, reducing the deficit, and returning to balanced budgets in the medium term.

November 24, 2011

On Thursday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper celebrated the members of our Canadian Armed Forces who took part in Operation Mobile, part of the NATO-led mission in support of the Libyan people.

November 23, 2011

The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, and Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, introduced the First Nations Financial Transparency Act to Canadians.

November 22, 2011

On Tuesday, Rob Nicholson, Minster of Justice, announced the reintroduction of the Citizen’s Arrest and Self-Defence Act. This legislation will clarify the ability to make a citizen’s arrest, and streamline and simplify the self-defence and defence of property provisions in Canada’s Criminal Code.

November 17, 2011

On Thursday, Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance), and Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, announced that the Harper Government is introducing changes to Canada’s pension landscape that will make saving for retirement easier for millions of Canadians.

November 11, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on Remembrance Day:

November 07, 2011

On Monday, Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, announced funding for both new community war memorials, as well as repairs to damaged memorials.

November 01, 2011

On Tuesday, Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice, and Maxime Bernier, Minister of State, announced that the Standing Up for Victims of White Collar Crime Act has come into force. This legislation delivers tougher sentences for fraud to help combat white collar crime.

October 31, 2011

On Monday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its support for our Government’s plan to return to balanced budgets in the medium-term as part of their annual review of Canada.

October 24, 2011

On Tuesday, the Harper Government introduced legislation to scrap the wasteful and ineffective long-gun registry.

October 18, 2011

On Tuesday, Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, introduced legislation to provide marketing freedom to Western Canadian wheat and barley farmers.

October 11, 2011

On Tuesday, James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, and Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice, launched the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

October 09, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today attended the first regular season game of the Winnipeg Jets. Earlier today, the Prime Minister unveiled a newly minted collector coin to commemorate the return of the NHL franchise to the city of Winnipeg.

October 04, 2011

On Tuesday, Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, introduced the Keeping Canada’s Economy & Jobs Growing Act. This legislation includes key elements from the Next Phase of Canada’s Economic Action Plan – A Low-Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth.

October 02, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Jean Charest, Premier of Quebec, today announced the conclusion of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding the harmonization of the Quebec Sales Tax (QST) with the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST).

September 29, 2011

On Thursday, Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, and James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, reintroduced the Copyright Modernization bill in the House of Commons.

September 28, 2011

On Wednesday, John Carmichael, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, announced he has introduced a new private member’s bill that will enshrine the right of all Canadians to fly the Canadian flag.

September 22, 2011

On Thursday, Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, departed for Washington to attend meetings of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank.

September 20, 2011

On Tuesday, Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government introduced the Safe Streets and Communities Act – comprehensive legislation that will target crime and terrorism, and provide support and protection to victims of crime.

September 19, 2011

On Monday, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, and John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, backed the Ottawa Protocol on Combating Anti-Semitism.

September 19, 2011

On Monday, Peter Van Loan, Government House Leader, highlighted our legislative priorities for the fall parliamentary session of the House of Commons.

September 15, 2011

On Thursday, Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), along with fellow Members of Parliament across the country, announced the 2011 recipients of the prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships.

September 11, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States:

September 09, 2011

On Friday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that September 11 will now be recognized as the National Day of Service.

September 06, 2011

On Tuesday, Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) and Chair of the Red Tape Reduction Commission, released the ‘What Was Heard’ report.

August 31, 2011

On Wednesday, Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, and Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State, highlighted some of the efforts the Harper Government is making to help create jobs and economic growth.

August 30, 2011

In addition, Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, issued a statement in honour of the occasion while hosting an international meeting of Veterans Ministers in Ottawa.

August 26, 2011

Extends Territorial Health System Sustainability Initiative for further two years

August 23, 2011

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper began his sixth annual Arctic Tour by visiting the northern community of Resolute Bay, the location of the recent crash of First Air Flight 6560.

August 23, 2011

The grassroots culture of our party is alive and well - together, we share a common vision for an even stronger Canada and a better world for future generations.

August 22, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement following the death of Jack Layton:

August 19, 2011

On Friday, Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, appeared before the House of Commons Finance Committee to speak to Canadians about the current economic situation in Canada, and on the world stage.

August 18, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the situation in Syria:

August 18, 2011

On Thursday, Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, announced the expansion of the “Wanted by the CBSA” website.

August 17, 2011

On Wednesday, Lois Brown, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation, and Senator Andrée Champagne announced the details of Canada’s increase in funding and support for the drought-affected areas of East Africa.

August 16, 2011

On Tuesday, Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, announced that the Government of Canada has re-adopted the traditional names of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as the Royal Canadian Navy, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Canadian Army.

August 15, 2011

On Monday, Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of Canada, and Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, Senator, confirmed that most aspects of Bill C-2, The Fair and Efficient Criminal Trials Act, have come into force.

August 12, 2011

On Friday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Porfirio Lobo, President of Honduras, announced the conclusion of negotiations on a free-trade agreement between Canada and Honduras.

August 11, 2011

On Thursday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that Canada will support the Enhanced Foreign Candidate Program and the Costa Rican Police Enhancement Program.

August 11, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the launch of negotiations to modernize the existing free trade agreement between Canada and Costa Rica, as well as the signing of an air transportation agreement and a tax information exchange agreement between the two countries.

August 10, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will lead a delegation of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) to the second Conference of the Americas on International Education (CAIE) being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from April 25-28, 2012.

August 10, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of Mr. Rick Waugh as Canadian co-chair of the new Canada-Brazil CEO Forum.

August 10, 2011

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Juan Manuel Santos, President of the Republic of Colombia, announced that the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into force on August 15, 2011.

August 09, 2011

On Tuesday, in a speech to Brazilian government and business leaders, Prime Minister Stephen Harper reiterated the creation of the Canada-Brazil CEO Forum.

August 08, 2011

On Monday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Dilma Rousseff, President of Brazil, signed multiple bilateral agreements to help strengthen the ties between the two countries.

August 03, 2011

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the 2011 recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships. Created as part of Budget 2008, the scholarships aim to strengthen Canada’s ability to attract and retain the world’s top doctoral students.

August 02, 2011

On Tuesday, Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, and Jacques Gourde, MP announced the ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative to help create jobs and encourage innovation in clean energy technology.

July 27, 2011

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper honoured the service of Korean War veterans by laying a wreath at the Korean Veterans National Wall of Remembrance.

July 25, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement after hearing Jack Layton will take a temporary leave of absence from his position as leader of the Official Opposition:

July 25, 2011

On Monday, Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, introduced new guidelines for cadmium content in children’s toys, such as inexpensive costume jewellery.

July 21, 2011

On Thursday, Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, and Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, asked Canadians to help identify 32 individuals accused of being complicit in war crimes or crimes against humanity.

July 19, 2011

On Tuesday, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, discussed the rapid growth in recent years of provincial nominee programs.

July 14, 2011

On Thursday, Conservative Members of Parliament announced important investments in key sectors of the Canadian economy.

July 13, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today related to the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India:

July 13, 2011

On Wednesday, Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, and Jacques Gourde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services, announced the renewal of the ecoENERGY Retrofit Homes program.

July 12, 2011

On Tuesday, Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, announced that the call is now open for nominations to recognize outstanding Canadians who volunteer their time and energy to make Canada’s communities stronger.

July 11, 2011

Today Prime Minister Stephen Harper was named an honorary member of the Kainai Chieftainship by the Blood Tribe of Alberta.

July 09, 2011

"Thank you as well to Michelle Rempel for that kind introduction. Michelle is a great addition to our caucus..."

July 08, 2011

On Friday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, along with Mrs. Harper and His Excellency David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, joined the Royal Couple in officially opening the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” — the Calgary Stampede.

July 07, 2011

Twenty-four hours after the NDP Quebec City MPs were unable to take a clear stance on the shipbuilding process and refused to support their leader’s position, two senior NDP spokespersons took opposite positions on the matter.

July 06, 2011

On Wednesday, Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), announced that more than 680,000 of Canada’s lowest-income seniors will benefit from the most significant increase to the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) in 25 years.

July 05, 2011

On Tuesday, Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Canada’s North.

July 01, 2011

To Your Royal Highnesses, Your Excellencies, distinguished guests and my fellow Canadians here on Parliament Hill, across Canada and around the world, Happy Canada Day everybody...

June 30, 2011

On Thursday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper officially welcomed Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as they arrived in Canada to begin their Royal Tour.

June 29, 2011

On Wednesday Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, confirmed that the Government will act on the strong mandate voters delivered on May 2nd, and ensure Western Canadian farmers have full market access for their grain.

June 28, 2011

On Tuesday, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, announced that Bill C-35, legislation aimed at cracking down on crooked immigration consultants, will become law on June 30, 2011.

June 27, 2011

On Monday, Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice, and Senator Pierre-Hughes Boisvenu announced that Bill C-2, the Fair and Efficient Criminal Trials Act (Mega-Trials), received Royal Assent over the weekend.

June 25, 2011

Today, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Labour Minister, announced that Bill C-6 entitled An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of postal services, has been passed by the House of Commons.

June 23, 2011

On Thursday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper marked the seventh annual National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism by launching the Kanishka Project.

June 22, 2011

On Wednesday, Peter Van Loan, Government House Leader, and Senator Claude Carignan, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate, provided an update on our Government’s spring legislative accomplishments.

June 21, 2011

On Tuesday, Tim Uppal, Minister of State (Democratic Reform) introduced the Senate Reform Act in the House of Commons.

June 21, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark National Aboriginal Day:

June 20, 2011

On Monday, Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, announced that the Consumer Product Safety Act is officially law in Canada.

June 19, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark Father’s Day:

June 17, 2011

Our Government received a strong mandate from Canadians to take fair, reasonable and tough action to prevent the abuse of Canada’s immigration system by human smugglers.

June 14, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to congratulate the 185 recipients of the 2011 Public Service Award of Excellence:

June 13, 2011

June 03, 2011

Today, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, delivered the Speech from the Throne to open the 1st session of the 41st Parliament and outlined the Government’s agenda.

May 31, 2011

Canada continues proud training role in Afghanistan

May 31, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement to celebrate today’s announcement that the NHL will return to Winnipeg:

May 28, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and George Papandreou, Prime Minister of Greece, announced today that Canada and Greece have signed a bilateral agreement on youth mobility.

May 28, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:

May 25, 2011

On Wednesday, Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, announced that Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government will launch the Next Phase of Canada’s Economic Action Plan on Monday, June 6.

May 24, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today welcomed the launch of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection’s new website: MissingKids.ca, which will contribute to reducing the number of children who go missing in Canada every year.

May 20, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today endorsed the final report of the United Nations Commission on Information and Accountability for Women’s and Children’s Health, which contains bold and practical measures to help save the lives of mothers and children living in the world’s poorest countries.

May 16, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Parliament will return on June 2, 2011.

May 12, 2011

Today, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, announced that the Government has called gas refiners, distributors and retailers to a Parliamentary Committee to explain their pricing methods to Canadians.

May 09, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the situation in Egypt:

May 08, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on flooding in Manitoba:

April 30, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the commemoration of Yom Hashoah: