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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Conservative Party of Canada - News</title> <link>http://www.conservative.ca</link> <description></description> <language>en-us</language><generator>Conservative Party of Canada</generator> <managingEditor></managingEditor> <webMaster></webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[PM pays tribute to those building Canada’s future]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112359]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today underlined the importance of Newfoundland and Labrador’s construction industry in building Canada’s future prosperity as Canada prepares to implement the second phase of its Economic Action Plan.]]></description> <pubDate>January 29, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM names five outstanding Canadians to Senate]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112336]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today filled five vacancies in the Senate.  The appointments are another step toward implementing the Government’s tackling-crime agenda and respecting the will of the democratically-elected House of Commons.]]></description> <pubDate>January 29, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112320]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement highlighting a Canadian initiative to improve the health of women and infants worldwide.]]></description> <pubDate>January 26, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112308]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the following remarks in Montreal at the Ministerial Preparatory Conference on Haiti]]></description> <pubDate>January 25, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada leads international efforts to rebuild Haiti at Montreal Conference]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112294]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today rallied the international community to a strategic and coordinated effort to rebuild Haiti.  The Prime Minister’s call came during an address to delegates of the Ministerial Preparatory Conference on Haiti.]]></description> <pubDate>January 25, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112288]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Jean-Max Bellerive, Prime Minister of Haiti, made the following remarks on their meeting today about Haiti relief efforts]]></description> <pubDate>January 25, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM announces support for new Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112268]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Investment will build stronger, healthier communities]]></description> <pubDate>January 21, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM announces changes to the Ministry]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112231]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced changes to the Ministry in preparation for a Speech from the Throne and the implementation of Phase II of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.]]></description> <pubDate>January 19, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112183]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the deaths of Guillaume Siemienski, an employee of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), and Hélène Rivard, a consultant with CIDA.]]></description> <pubDate>January 16, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112178]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death in Afghanistan of Sergeant John Wayne Faught.]]></description> <pubDate>January 16, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[G20 statement on the situation in Haiti]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112164]]></link> <description><![CDATA[The Group of 20 expresses its solidarity and sincere condolences to the people and Government of the Republic of Haiti for the devastation caused by the earthquakes of January 12]]></description> <pubDate>January 14, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the PM on the disaster in Haiti]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112149]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today made the following remarks on the disaster in Haiti:]]></description> <pubDate>January 13, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112132]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the situation in Haiti following the earthquake that occurred there earlier today.]]></description> <pubDate>January 12, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM announces investments in Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112126]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced investments in Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site of Canada.]]></description> <pubDate>January 12, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces Environmental Project in Rivière-du-Loup under Green Infrastructure Fund]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112118]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Investment to contribute to cleaner environment while creating jobs]]></description> <pubDate>January 12, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112105]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the occasion of Sir John A. Macdonald Day.]]></description> <pubDate>January 11, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM inaugurates new St. Stephen border facility]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112099]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Strengthening security and improving travel and trade across the Canada-United States border]]></description> <pubDate>January 08, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[2010: An International Year For Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112015]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today highlighted Canada’s upcoming leadership of major international events in 2010.]]></description> <pubDate>January 03, 2010</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/112000]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan.]]></description> <pubDate>December 24, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111935]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the occasion of the closing of the 15th Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.]]></description> <pubDate>December 18, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper to attend the 15th United Nations Climate Change conference in Copenhagen]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111925]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper will attend the Leaders’ Session of the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen, Denmark, on December 17-18, 2009.]]></description> <pubDate>December 17, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM welcomes the Olympic Flame to Parliament Hill]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111875]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today welcomed the Olympic Flame to Parliament Hill as thousands gathered to celebrate the passage of the Olympic Torch Relay through the National Capital Region.]]></description> <pubDate>December 12, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Harper Government highlights accomplishments as fall legislative session comes to an end]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111858]]></link> <description><![CDATA[The Harper Government ended the Fall session of the House of Commons by highlighting the accomplishments the Government has delivered to Canadian families.]]></description> <pubDate>December 11, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111832]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement after his bilateral meeting with President Lee Myung-bak of Korea.]]></description> <pubDate>December 07, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[National Council Elects New President]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111819]]></link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <pubDate>December 07, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM announces G-20 leaders will meet in Toronto in 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111807]]></link> <description><![CDATA[World leaders will convene to pursue talks on economic recovery.]]></description> <pubDate>December 07, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM pays respect to Canadian missionary and educator Dr. Schofield]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111802]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Seoul National Cemetery to pay respect to Dr. Frank Schofield, a Canadian missionary and educator.]]></description> <pubDate>December 07, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM highlights Canada’s deep friendship and partnership with Korea]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111796]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today became the first Canadian Prime Minister to speak before the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (South Korea).]]></description> <pubDate>December 07, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM visits demilitarized zone in Korea]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111791]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today visited the strategically and historically significant joint security area at Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates North and South Korea.]]></description> <pubDate>December 07, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111783]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.]]></description> <pubDate>December 06, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM welcomes full market access for Canadian beef exports to Hong Kong]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111772]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that Canada has regained full access for Canadian beef to the key export market of Hong Kong.]]></description> <pubDate>December 06, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper honours Canadians who fought in Second World War]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111766]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today participated in the annual commemorative service at Hong Kong’s Sai Wan War Cemetery, honouring the memory of the Canadian soldiers who defended the territory during the Second World War. ]]></description> <pubDate>December 06, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper welcomes new agreement on youth mobility with Hong Kong]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111761]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that Canada has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on youth mobility with Hong Kong following a meeting with Donald Tsang, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.]]></description> <pubDate>December 06, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper extends invitation to visit the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2010 in Shanghai]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111756]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Canada’s participation will strengthen economic, diplomatic and cultural ties with China]]></description> <pubDate>December 05, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces Governor General invited to open the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111751]]></link> <description><![CDATA[As Canada now counts the days until the opening of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, has been invited to officially open the Games.]]></description> <pubDate>December 04, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper heralds stronger cooperation with China]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111745]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Speaking to the Canada China Business Council today, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that four new Canadian commercial offices are now open for business in China.]]></description> <pubDate>December 04, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111733]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the conclusion of the Canadian delegation’s mission to Italy marking the 65th anniversary of the Italian Campaign]]></description> <pubDate>December 03, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM welcomes new agreements with China on climate change and cultural exchanges]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111723]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Canada has signed two agreements with China that will result in greater cooperation on climate change and culture.]]></description> <pubDate>December 03, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[China grants Canada Approved Destination Status]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111718]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the Government of China has granted Canada Approved Destination Status, a designation that makes it easier for Chinese nationals to visit Canada.]]></description> <pubDate>December 03, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111709]]></link> <description><![CDATA[“And our Plan is working; our economy is recovering.  Housing sales and prices are rising.  Auto sales are increasing.  Consumer demand is up.  Employment is stabilizing..."]]></description> <pubDate>December 02, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Government of Canada secures agreement to reopen chinese market to Canadian pork]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111692]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today acknowledged China’s decision to reopen their lucrative markets to Canadian pork exporters.]]></description> <pubDate>December 01, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111660]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the closing of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago:]]></description> <pubDate>November 29, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM thanks Canadian Navy at Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111651]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today thanked the crew of HMCS Ville de Québec in Port of Spain, Trinidad.]]></description> <pubDate>November 29, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statements by the Prime Minister of Canada and the Prime Minister of India]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111656]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, made the following statements following their bilateral meeting at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago:]]></description> <pubDate>November 28, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM announces conclusion of negotiations on nuclear cooperation agreement between Canada and India]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111640]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Canada takes another step to strengthen bonds with India]]></description> <pubDate>November 28, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada and Trinidad and Tobago foster greater ties through education]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111636]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper recognizes contribution of Maple Leaf  International School in encouraging engagement between two countries]]></description> <pubDate>November 28, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111626]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the release of Amanda Lindhout:]]></description> <pubDate>November 26, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111644]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that he will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, from November 27 to 29.]]></description> <pubDate>November 25, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM speaks to the importance of cultural media in Canadian society]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111598]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today highlighted the importance of cultural media in Canadian society at a training seminar organized by the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) at Seneca College’s Markham Campus.]]></description> <pubDate>November 23, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Joint statement by India-Canada on the occasion of the visit to India of Mr. Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111561]]></link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <pubDate>November 17, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM announces increased economic collaboration between Canada and India]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111557]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Canada and India have signed two agreements, fostering a closer partnership based on mutual trade and investment interests.]]></description> <pubDate>November 17, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada and India steadfast together]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111489]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper signals desire to strengthen bonds]]></description> <pubDate>November 16, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111485]]></link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <pubDate>November 16, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111481]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement at the close of the 2009 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ Summit: ]]></description> <pubDate>November 15, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM supports Canadian Forces and their families at True Patriot Love Inaugural Tribute]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111459]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today delivered an address at the True Patriot Love Inaugural Tribute event in support of the Canadian Forces and their families.]]></description> <pubDate>November 10, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[Lest we forget]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111455]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark Remembrance Day:]]></description> <pubDate>November 10, 2009</pubDate> </item><item><title><![CDATA[PM announces contribution to the Military Families Fund]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.conservative.ca/EN/1091/111441]]></link> <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the Government of Canada will make a contribution of $250 000 to the Military Families Fund (MFF).]]></description> <pubDate>November 10, 2009</pubDate> </item></channel></rss>