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Mr. Mulcair’s NDP Team
April 20, 2012Get to know Mr. Mulcair’s NDP shadow cabinet.
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Strong Support for Victims of Crime
April 20, 2012On Friday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a new program that will provide income support for parents of victims of crime.
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A Strong Plan for Responsible Resource Development
April 17, 2012On Tuesday, Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, announced the Harper Government’s plan for Responsible Resource Development, which will streamline the review process for major economic projects in Canada.
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the 95th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge
April 09, 2012Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge:
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Long-Gun Registry: Scrapped!
April 05, 2012On Thursday, the Harper Government announced that Bill C-19, Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act, passed in the Senate and that Royal Assent was expected that afternoon.
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NDP and Liberals plan to hike gas taxes
April 05, 2012Families across the country woke up to higher gas prices this week, yet Thomas Mulcair's NDP and the Liberals continue to call for an expensive tax on gas.
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Economic Action Plan 2012
March 29, 2012Minister Flaherty today tabled Economic Action Plan 2012: Our plan for jobs, growth and long-term prosperity.
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Bob Rae wants to be Prime Minister
March 18, 2012But as a former Premier of Ontario, he has a proven record of failure.
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Strong Leadership
March 18, 2012It is our goal that Canada should be as prosperous, united and strong as it can be, nothing short of the best country in the world.
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PM announces support to address family violence in the name of 'honour'
March 16, 2012“Our Government is committed to protecting women, girls and other vulnerable persons from all forms of violence..."
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Protecting Seniors by Getting Tough on Elder Abuse
March 15, 2012On Thursday, Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government introduced legislation to help ensure that sentences for crimes against seniors in Canada properly fit the severity of the offence.
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NDP leadership debates show the true face of the NDP
March 11, 2012Higher taxes for job employers, higher taxes for investors, higher taxes on banking, higher income taxes, higher sales taxes and several candidates have enthusiastically endorsed a carbon tax...
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Delivering on a Promise for the Safety of Canadians
March 07, 2012** UPDATE ** On Wednesday, the soft-on-crime opposition moved to adjourn Parliament rather than debate the Safe Streets and Communities Act.
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PM Harper denounces desecration of Canadian graves in Libya
March 06, 2012Today in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Stephen Harper denounced the recent desecration of Canadian military gravesites in Libya.
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Strengthening our Economy through Immigration
March 01, 2012On Thursday, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism spoke at the Metropolis Conference, outlining the Harper Government’s vision for a fast and efficient immigration system, with a focus on labour market needs.
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Focused on Trade for a Stronger Economic Recovery
February 28, 2012On Tuesday, Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, reiterated the Harper Government’s support of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
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Protecting Canada’s Immigration System
February 17, 2012On Thursday, Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government introduced the Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act.
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Statement from Michelle Rempel, MP
February 17, 2012Today, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre-North, Michelle Rempel, released the following statement regarding NDP Leadership Candidate Nathan Cullen’s appearance at a hearing for the Enbridge Joint Review Panel:
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The Wasteful and Ineffective Long-Gun Registry: Scrapped!
February 16, 2012On Wednesday, the Harper Government’s Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act passed through the House of Commons with unanimous support from Conservative Members of Parliament.
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Scrapping the Long-Gun Registry
February 15, 2012On Wednesday, Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, encouraged all Members of Parliament to vote in favour of the Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act.
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Protecting Children from Internet Crime
February 14, 2012On Tuesday, the Harper Government reintroduced the Protecting Children from Internet Predators Act.
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Fighting Terrorism for the Safety of Canadians
February 09, 2012On Thursday, Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, released Canada’s Counter-terrorism Strategy.
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Ending the Wasteful and Ineffective Long-Gun Registry
February 07, 2012On Tuesday, Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government encouraged all Members of Parliament to stand up for law-abiding farmers, hunters and rural Canadians by voting in favour of the “Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act.”
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Supporting Canada’s Sealing Industry
February 02, 2012In 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.
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Protecting Retirement Now and for the Future
February 02, 2012On 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.
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Conservative Government focused on Jobs, Growth, and Prosperity
January 29, 2012As Parliament resumes, the Conservative Government will continue to be focused on creating jobs, economic growth and prosperity announced Government House Leader Peter Van Loan.
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Embracing Prosperity for the Next Generation
January 26, 2012On Thursday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered the keynote speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
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Statement from Ministers Ashfield, Aglukkaq and Penashue on NDP MP Ryan Cleary’s assault on the seal hunt
January 24, 2012"Unlike the NDP, the Harper Government has been unequivocal in our support for the Canadian seal industry..."
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Reducing Red Tape to Help Create Jobs and Growth
January 18, 2012On Wednesday, the Red Tape Reduction Commission provided its ‘Recommendations Report’ to Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government.
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Infrastructure Investment to Help Create Jobs and Growth
January 17, 2012On Tuesday, led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Conservative Ministers and Members of Parliament announced significant investments in Canada’s infrastructure.
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Creating Jobs and Growth through Shipbuilding
January 13, 2012On 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.
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Strengthening Community Safety and our Immigration System
January 11, 2012On 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).
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Jobs for Veterans
January 06, 2012On Friday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the creation of the Helmets to Hardhats program.
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Support for Canadian Families
January 04, 2012On 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.
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the Christmas season
December 24, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the Christmas season.
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2011 - What a Year!
December 22, 20112011 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.
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Balanced and Sustainable Investment in Health Care
December 21, 2011Earlier this week, Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, announced a major new investment in Canada’s health care system.
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New Border Vision: Focused on Economy
December 07, 2011On 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.
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Harper Government Delivering on Community Safety
December 05, 2011On 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.
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Delivering Results for Safer Streets and Communities
December 01, 2011On Thursday, the Harper Government highlighted important legislation that comes into force on December 2nd, which will help make our streets and communities safer.
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Delivering Marketing Freedom for Farmers
November 28, 2011On 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.
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Keeping the Economy our Top Priority
November 25, 2011On 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.
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Success in Libya: Honouring Canada’s Men and Women in Uniform
November 24, 2011On 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.
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Promoting Economic Growth and Transparency in First Nations Communities
November 23, 2011The 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.
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Harper Government Working for Safer Communities
November 22, 2011On 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.
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Strengthening Canadians’ Retirement Savings
November 17, 2011On 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.
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Remembrance Day
November 11, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on Remembrance Day:
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Government Supporting Canadian War Memorials
November 07, 2011On Monday, Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, announced funding for both new community war memorials, as well as repairs to damaged memorials.
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Government Helping to Keep Canadians Safe
November 01, 2011On 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.
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Canada: An Economic Leader on the World Stage
October 31, 2011On 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.
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Ending the Wasteful and Ineffective Long-Gun Registry
October 24, 2011On Tuesday, the Harper Government introduced legislation to scrap the wasteful and ineffective long-gun registry.
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Upholding Grain Farmers’ Freedom
October 18, 2011On 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.
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Commemorating Canadian History: The War of 1812
October 11, 2011On 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.
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PM attends first season opener of the Winnipeg Jets
October 09, 2011Prime 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.
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Staying the Course for Job Creation and Economic Growth
October 04, 2011On 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.
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PM announces agreement on sales tax harmonization
October 02, 2011Prime 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).
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Copyright Reform to Strengthen the Economic Recovery
September 29, 2011On 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.
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Protecting Canadians’ Rights and our National Flag
September 28, 2011On 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.
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Promoting Strong Sustainable Economic Growth
September 22, 2011On 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.
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Taking Action for the Safety of Canadians
September 20, 2011On 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.
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Standing Up for Canadian Values
September 19, 2011On Monday, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, and John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, backed the Ottawa Protocol on Combating Anti-Semitism.
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Economic Recovery is Government’s Top Priority
September 19, 2011On Monday, Peter Van Loan, Government House Leader, highlighted our legislative priorities for the fall parliamentary session of the House of Commons.
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Taking Action for Long-Term Economic Growth
September 15, 2011On 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.
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Prime Minister Harper marks 10th anniversary of 9/11
September 11, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States:
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Government Declares National Day of Service
September 09, 2011On Friday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that September 11 will now be recognized as the National Day of Service.
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Government Working to Reduce Red Tape for Businesses
September 06, 2011On Tuesday, Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) and Chair of the Red Tape Reduction Commission, released the ‘What Was Heard’ report.
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Harper Government Focusing on Job Creation, Economic Growth
August 31, 2011On 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.
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Paying Tribute to Korean War Veterans
August 30, 2011In 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.
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PM announces new healthcare funding for territories
August 26, 2011Extends Territorial Health System Sustainability Initiative for further two years
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Prime Minister Embarks on 2011 Northern Tour
August 23, 2011On 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.
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Conservatives don’t bite... right?
August 23, 2011The 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.
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the death of Jack Layton
August 22, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement following the death of Jack Layton:
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Government Focused on Economic Recovery
August 19, 2011On 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.
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the situation in Syria
August 18, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the situation in Syria:
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Working for Safer Streets and Communities
August 18, 2011On Thursday, Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, announced the expansion of the “Wanted by the CBSA” website.
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Canadians Providing Aid to East Africa
August 17, 2011On 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.
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Strengthening Canada’s Military Tradition
August 16, 2011On 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.
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Upholding Safety in Our Communities
August 15, 2011On 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.
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Opening Markets and Creating Jobs
August 12, 2011On 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.
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Strengthening Security in Costa Rica
August 11, 2011On Thursday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that Canada will support the Enhanced Foreign Candidate Program and the Costa Rican Police Enhancement Program.
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PM announces measures to strengthen Canada’s engagement with Costa Rica
August 11, 2011Prime 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.
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Governor General to lead Canadian delegation at Conference of the Americas on International Education
August 10, 2011Prime 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.
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PM announces Canadian co-chair of Canada-Brazil CEO Forum
August 10, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of Mr. Rick Waugh as Canadian co-chair of the new Canada-Brazil CEO Forum.
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Expanding Markets for Canada-Colombia Business
August 10, 2011On 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.
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Supporting Canada-Brazil Economic Opportunities
August 09, 2011On Tuesday, in a speech to Brazilian government and business leaders, Prime Minister Stephen Harper reiterated the creation of the Canada-Brazil CEO Forum.
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Strengthening the Canada-Brazil Relationship
August 08, 2011On Monday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Dilma Rousseff, President of Brazil, signed multiple bilateral agreements to help strengthen the ties between the two countries.
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Strengthening the Economy through Scholarships
August 03, 2011On 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.
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Supporting Job Creation and Clean Energy
August 02, 2011On 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.
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Honouring Korean War Veterans
July 27, 2011On Wednesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper honoured the service of Korean War veterans by laying a wreath at the Korean Veterans National Wall of Remembrance.
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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:
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Protecting Children from Dangerous Products
July 25, 2011On Monday, Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, introduced new guidelines for cadmium content in children’s toys, such as inexpensive costume jewellery.
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Apprehending War Criminals
July 21, 2011On 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.
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Supporting Immigration and Economic Growth
July 19, 2011On Tuesday, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, discussed the rapid growth in recent years of provincial nominee programs.
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Keeping the Economic Recovery on Track
July 14, 2011On Thursday, Conservative Members of Parliament announced important investments in key sectors of the Canadian economy.
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada strongly condemns terrorist attacks in Mumbai
July 13, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today related to the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India:
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Better homes, more savings
July 13, 2011On 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.
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Recognizing Outstanding Volunteers
July 12, 2011On 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.
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PM named honorary Chief of the First Nations Blood Tribe of Alberta
July 11, 2011Today Prime Minister Stephen Harper was named an honorary member of the Kainai Chieftainship by the Blood Tribe of Alberta.
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PM Harper speaks at Calgary Southwest Constituency Association Barbeque
July 09, 2011"Thank you as well to Michelle Rempel for that kind introduction. Michelle is a great addition to our caucus..."
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Wrapping up the 2011 Royal Tour
July 08, 2011On 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.
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NDP contradictions on shipbuilding keep adding up
July 07, 2011Twenty-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.
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Government Taking Action for Seniors
July 06, 2011On 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.
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2011 Royal Tour: Embracing Canada’s North
July 05, 2011On Tuesday, Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Canada’s North.
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada to mark Canada Day
July 01, 2011To 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...
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Royal Tour of Canada Begins
June 30, 2011On 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.
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Opening Markets for Western Grain Farmers
June 29, 2011On 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.
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Maintaining the Integrity of Canada’s Immigration System
June 28, 2011On 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.
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Taking Action for Safer Streets and Communities
June 27, 2011On 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.
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Conservatives Restore Mail Delivery for all Canadians
June 25, 2011Today, 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.
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Government Honours Victims of Terrorism
June 23, 2011On Thursday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper marked the seventh annual National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism by launching the Kanishka Project.
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Working to Secure Canada’s Economic Recovery
June 22, 2011On 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.
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Government Taking Action to Reform Senate
June 21, 2011On Tuesday, Tim Uppal, Minister of State (Democratic Reform) introduced the Senate Reform Act in the House of Commons.
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on National Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark National Aboriginal Day:
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Government Delivers New Consumer Product Safety Laws
June 20, 2011On 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.
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Father’s Day
June 19, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark Father’s Day:
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NDP Out of Touch on Human Smuggling
June 17, 2011Our 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.
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Public Service Award of Excellence
June 14, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to congratulate the 185 recipients of the 2011 Public Service Award of Excellence:
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper's 2011 Convention Speech
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Here for all Canadians. Stability. Prosperity. Security.
June 03, 2011Today, 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.
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PM highlights Canada's role in Afghan training mission
May 31, 2011Canada continues proud training role in Afghanistan
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the return of the NHL to Winnipeg
May 31, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement to celebrate today’s announcement that the NHL will return to Winnipeg:
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Canada and Greece sign bilateral agreement on youth mobility
May 28, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper and George Papandreou, Prime Minister of Greece, announced today that Canada and Greece have signed a bilateral agreement on youth mobility.
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan
May 28, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:
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Securing our Economic Success
May 25, 2011On 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.
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PM welcomes the launch of new website to protect Canadian children
May 24, 2011Prime 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.
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PM endorses greater global accountability to save lives of mothers and children
May 20, 2011Prime 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.
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PM announces date for opening of Parliament
May 16, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Parliament will return on June 2, 2011.
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Getting answers for consumers on gas prices
May 12, 2011Today, 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.
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the situation in Egypt
May 09, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the situation in Egypt:
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on flooding in Manitoba
May 08, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on flooding in Manitoba:
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Statement by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on the commemoration of Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)
April 30, 2011Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the commemoration of Yom Hashoah:
Negotiation With Government
