Toronto: Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of J. Michel Doyon as Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. Dr. Doyon is an accomplished lawyer, historian, professor and author. He has considerable experience in business law and commercial arbitration and has practiced at Gagné, Letarte for over 30 years. He served as ... Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionPM Stephen Harper says Happy Eid to Muslim Community
Toronto: Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark Eid al-Fitr: “Eid al-Fitr, or the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast, marks the end of Ramadan, which is considered to be the holiest month of the year for Muslims in Canada and around the world. “The ... Read More »
PM Stephen Harper announces Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
Toronto: Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the new Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, which will provide significant support for existing community and cultural infrastructure across the country as a way to celebrate Canada’s 150thanniversary of Confederation. He was joined by Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada ... Read More »
PM Stephen Harper marks successful visit to Canada by His Majesty King Abdullah
Toronto: Prime Minister Stephen Harper today marked the conclusion of a highly productive one-day visit to Canada by His Majesty King Abdullah II bin al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The visit was His Majesty’s third visit to Canada. During the visit, Prime Minister Harper and King Abdullah II ... Read More »
PM Stephen Harper announces tax cut for small businesses
Toronto: Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the Government is building on its record of strong support for job-creating small businesses by further reducing their taxes. He was joined by Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development) and Member of Parliament for Portage-Lisgar, and Lawrence Toet, Member of Parliament for ... Read More »
PM Stephen Harper congratulates Honda’s decision to build its new CR-V model in Canada
Toronto: Prime Minister Stephen Harper today welcomed the announcement made by Honda Canada Inc.’s President and Chief Executive Officer Jerry Chenkin that its manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ontario, will produce the next-generation CR-V model destined for the European Union (EU) market. The Prime Minister was joined by Ed Fast, Minister ... Read More »
PM Stephen Harper presents the Outstanding Achievement Award for the public service
Toronto: Prime Minister Stephen Harper today presented the Public Service of Canada’s Outstanding Achievement Award to Ian Burney, Assistant Deputy Minister of Trade Agreements and Negotiations at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. During a ceremony at Rideau Hall, hosted by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, ... Read More »
Repeat violent offenders will no longer be granted statutory release: PM Stephen Harper
Toronto: Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the Government’s intent, in keeping with the commitment made in the 2013 Speech from the Throne, to introduce legislation to further protect Canadian families by ending the practice of automatic early release for repeat violent offenders. The Prime Minister made the announcement following ... Read More »
PM Stephen Harper announces support to help young entrepreneurs succeed in business
Toronto: Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the Government’s intent to provide continued support to Futurpreneur Canada, a not-for-profit organization that helps young entrepreneurs across Canada launch and sustain businesses. The Prime Minister made the announcement at the UTi Canada Shipping Solutions Warehouse in Brampton. He was joined by Bal ... Read More »
Canada welcomes the forming of a new government in Ukraine: PM Stephen Harper
Toronto: Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the forming of a new government in Ukraine: “Today we celebrate a milestone in the evolution of Ukraine becoming a free and democratic country: the forming of a new government intent on justice, the rule of law and being ... Read More »