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septembre 02, 2010
PM opens London airport’s cargo terminal
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today officially opened the new cargo terminal at London International Airport, which will create new jobs and provide lasting infrastructure for the region’s long-term growth.
septembre 02, 2010
PM announces improvements for tri-cities commuters
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced a significant investment in a rapid transit project for the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge area that will improve public transit and support the regional economy.
août 30, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier:
août 30, 2010
PM announces Parliamentary Secretary nominations
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that he has nominated Shelly Glover, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface, to move from Official Languages to become Parliamentary Secretary for Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, to become Parliamentary Secretary for Official Languages.
août 24, 2010
PM announces High Arctic Research Station coming to Cambridge Bay
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the new Canadian High Arctic Research Station will be located in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.
août 23, 2010
PM announces improvements at Churchill Airport
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for important upgrades to the Churchill Airport. The Prime Minister was in Churchill for the first stop of his annual Northern Tour.
août 20, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty:
août 20, 2010
PM announces support for Wind Energy project in Prince Edward Island
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the Government of Canada is providing support for an innovative research project in Prince Edward Island which will advance Canada’s understanding and use of wind power as a clean energy source. He was joined by Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.
août 20, 2010
PM takes part in famous Gold Cup Parade
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today took part in the preparations for Charlottetown’s annual Gold Cup Parade. Along with Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and Senator Mike Duffy, the Prime Minister visited the parade staging area to view floats and meet with participants before the parade began to roll.
août 19, 2010
PM announces new government pay centre in Miramichi, New Brunswick
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the Government of Canada is modernizing its 40-year-old pay system for public servants and consolidating pay services in a new Centre of Expertise in Miramichi, New Brunswick.
août 18, 2010
PM launches restoration of the Bluenose II
Prime Minister Stephen Harper marked the beginning of vital restoration work on the Bluenose II — one of Canada’s most recognizable symbols. He was joined at the event by Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margaret’s.
août 18, 2010
PM stands up for Nova Scotia workers
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today reinforced the Government of Canada’s support for Nova Scotia’s workers. Following a visit to the Michelin Tire Factory in Waterville, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the company’s highly successful participation in the Government’s Work-Sharing Program.
août 17, 2010
PM helps kick off construction of Mississauga Bus Rapid Transit corridor
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today marked the start of construction of the Mississauga Bus Rapid Transit corridor at a groundbreaking ceremony on the Mississauga transit campus. He was joined by Bob Dechert, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Erindale.
août 17, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the resignation of Inky Mark as Member of Parliament for Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette:
août 12, 2010
PM attends Hockey Night in Barrie III
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today attended Hockey Night in Barrie, a cancer fundraiser organized by Patrick Brown, Member of Parliament for Barrie.
août 09, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement congratulating Juan Manuel Santos on his inauguration as President of the Republic of Colombia:
août 09, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark National Peacekeepers’ Day:
août 06, 2010
Make Parliament work to avoid unnecessary election: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says making Parliament work is essential if Canada is to avoid an unnecessary election that would jeopardize our economic recovery.
août 06, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today made the following remarks on the changes to the Ministry:
juillet 30, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement to mark the beginning of the 2010 Canada National Ukrainian Festival taking place in Dauphin, Manitoba from July 30 to August 1.
juillet 26, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the implementation of further sanctions against Iran through the Special Economic Measures Act:
juillet 20, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:
juillet 19, 2010
PM welcomes junior athletes from around the globe
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today participated in the opening ceremonies of the 13th International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Junior Championships in Athletics in Moncton, New Brunswick. He was joined by Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport
juillet 12, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on Spain’s victory at the FIFA World Cup being held in South Africa.
juillet 09, 2010
PM names new senator
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today filled a vacancy in the Senate, announcing the appointment of Salma Ataullahjan.
juillet 09, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement saluting broadcaster Lloyd Robertson on the announcement of his retirement in 2011 as anchor of CTV National News:
juillet 09, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today welcomed a statement by the United Nations Security Council condemning the attack on the South Korean naval vessel Cheonan, which took place on March 26, 2010, and claimed 46 lives:
juillet 09, 2010
PM tours Saskatchewan crop land affected by recent flooding
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Brad Wall, Premier of Saskatchewan, today toured areas of Saskatchewan to view damage caused by recent heavy rainfalls and flooding.
juillet 08, 2010
PM welcomes appointment of David Johnston as Governor General Designate
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today welcomed the appointment of David Johnston as the Governor General Designate.
juillet 07, 2010
PM announces Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships, support for Next Einstein Initiative
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the establishment of the Government of Canada’s Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships, a prestigious new program to attract and develop the world’s best and brightest postdoctoral researchers in Canada.
juillet 05, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today delivered the following remarks at a dinner held in honour of Her Majesty The Queen:
juillet 05, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement:
juillet 02, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today made the following remarks at the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill :
juillet 02, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement to mark Canada Day:
juin 29, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today at the beginning of the nine-day Royal Tour of Canada by Her Majesty The Queen of Canada and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh:
juin 29, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
The Prime Minister’s Office issued the following statement today:
juin 27, 2010
Joint Statement by Canada and India on the occasion of the visit to Canada of the Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, visited Canada from June 26 to June 28 at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Stephen Harper.
juin 27, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the following remarks on the closing of the G-20 Summit:
juin 27, 2010
Canada and India broaden strategic partnership
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, today witnessed the signing of a nuclear cooperation agreement and memoranda of understanding (MOU) on cultural cooperation, higher education and earth sciences and mining.
juin 27, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today made the following remarks at the Opening Plenary session of the G-20 Summit in Toronto:
juin 26, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today made the following remarks on the closing of the G-8 Summit:
juin 26, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the deaths of two Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan:
juin 26, 2010
G-8 Leaders Statement on Countering Terrorism
We, the Leaders of the G-8, reiterate our absolute condemnation of terrorism in all of its forms and manifestations, and our commitment to work together to eradicate this threat.
juin 26, 2010
Report on the G-8 Global Partnership 2010
juin 26, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, as Chair of the G-8 Summit, made the following remarks on the opening of the Summit:
juin 26, 2010
PM holds extended outreach meetings with leaders from Africa and the Americas
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today met with leaders from Africa and the Americas as part of Canada’s efforts at the G-8 to engage key international partners on development and regional and international security.
juin 25, 2010
PM announces Canada cancels Haiti’s debt
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Canada has paid off its share of Haiti’s debt to the Inter-American Development Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. Canada is the first country to make all of the payments required to cancel the debt Haiti owes to all international financial institutions.
juin 25, 2010
PM announces Canada’s contribution to the Muskoka Initiative on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that following the Muskoka Summit, the total Canadian contribution for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health will be $2.85 billion over five years.
juin 24, 2010
Canada and China broaden strategic partnership
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today confirmed Canada’s commitment to strengthening relations with China, following bilateral discussions with Hu Jintao, President of China.
juin 24, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following on the 25th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 atrocity:
juin 23, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement to mark the sixth annual National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism:
juin 23, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the occasion of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day:
juin 22, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today announcing that Canada is now fully implementing its obligations under United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1929, which imposes further sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran:
juin 21, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on National Aboriginal Day:
juin 20, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on China’s decision to enhance the flexibility of its exchange rate:
juin 19, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement upon receiving the G-8 Muskoka Accountability Report:
juin 17, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today made the following remarks when meeting with members of the Air India Victims Families Association:
juin 17, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the passing of celebrated Canadian opera star Maureen Forrester:
juin 17, 2010
Final report of the Commission of Inquiry into the investigation of the bombing of Air India flight tabled
The Government of Canada today tabled the Air India Flight 182: A Canadian Tragedy, the final report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Investigation of the Bombing of Air India Flight 182.
juin 13, 2010
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces participation of key leaders at the Muskoka G-8 Summit
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that the Government of Canada has extended invitations to Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, as well as to Colombia, Jamaica and Haiti, to attend a special session at the G-8 Summit in Huntsville, Ontario, from June 25-26.
juin 12, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement marking the anniversary of Iran’s 2009 presidential election, which precipitated a serious deterioration in the country’s human rights situation
juin 09, 2010
Coalition Musings Show Ignatieff Isn't In It For Canadians...
Today Liberals and the NDP are denying media reports that secret merger negotiations are under way.
juin 07, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the occasion of the ninth annual Canadian Forces Day
juin 07, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the anniversary of D-Day
juin 07, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan
juin 04, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the following remarks at the conclusion of his meeting with David Cameron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland:
juin 04, 2010
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today made the following remarks at the conclusion of his meetings with François Fillon, Prime Minister of the French Republic, and Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic.
juin 04, 2010
NDP Gang Up With Liberals and Bloc Quebecois in Attempt to Derail Long-Gun Registry Bill
In November 2009, 12 NDP MPs (one-third of the NDP caucus) listened to their constituents and voted to scrap the wasteful and ineffective long-gun registry.
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