http://news.gc.ca/web/index-eng.doCanada News Centreen-caFri, 24 May 2013 01:14:46 GMTFri, 24 May 2013 01:14:46 GMTCopyrightPrime Minister's OfficeGouvernement du Canada / Government of Canadahttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification15http://news.gc.ca/web/images/wmms.gifhttp://news.gc.ca/web/index-eng.do8831http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743979The Government of Canada is committed to promoting security and stability in the Americas. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on May 22, 2013, between the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) and the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Peru, builds on a shared vision of a secure and prosperous hemisphere – one of the key goals of our Strategy for Engagement in the AmericasWed, 22 May 2013 19:57:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743979http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743969Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) and the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Peru, which will create new opportunities for Canadian businesses in the defence and security sectorWed, 22 May 2013 19:54:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743969http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743959The Government is committed to helping the Canadian air industry increase its access to international markets which in turn benefits domestic businesses, shippers and travelersWed, 22 May 2013 19:51:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743959http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743949At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Peru, His Excellency Ollanta Humala Tasso, the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, made an official visit to Peru on May 21 and 22, 2013. During this first official visit by a sitting Prime Minister of Canada to Peru, the Leaders reviewed the central themes of the growing bilateral relationship, and undertook to deepen the relationship based on common values and goalsWed, 22 May 2013 19:47:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743949http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743939The Government of Canada is committed to helping promote prosperity in the Americas. To this end, on May 22, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Canadian support of more than $53 million for new development initiatives in Peru that will help the country take full advantage of its wealth of natural resources and improve basic education for children. The announcement was made in Lima during an official visit by Prime Minister Harper to Peru on May 22, 2013Wed, 22 May 2013 19:42:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743939http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743919Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced Canadian support for new development initiatives in Peru that will help the country take full advantage of its wealth of natural resources and improve basic education for childrenWed, 22 May 2013 19:38:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743919http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743599Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Tuesday, May 21st areMon, 20 May 2013 16:10:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743599http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743589Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the occasion of Victoria Day, which commemorates the birth of Queen Victoria, and marks the official celebration of the Sovereign's birthdayMon, 20 May 2013 16:06:00 GMTForm descriptorsGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743589http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743579Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the resignation of Nigel WrightSun, 19 May 2013 16:01:00 GMTForm descriptorsGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743579http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743079Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that he will undertake visits to Peru and Colombia from May 21 to 24, 2013. During the visits, he will meet with leaders, representatives from the private sector and Canadians who are helping to increase economic prosperity, reinforce democratic governance and advance common security in the region. While in Colombia, the Prime Minister will attend the Pacific Alliance Leaders' Summit taking place in CaliFri, 17 May 2013 14:06:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=743079http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=742659Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Thursday, May 16th are:Wed, 15 May 2013 18:55:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=742659http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=742439Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the results of the provincial election in British Columbia:Wed, 15 May 2013 13:55:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=742439http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=742269Public event for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Tuesday, May 14th is:Tue, 14 May 2013 22:54:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=742269http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=742259Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement upon astronaut Chris Hadfield's return to earth following a five month mission aboard the International Space Station:Tue, 14 May 2013 22:51:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=742259http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=742219The Government of Canada is committed to helping innovators in Atlantic Canada grow and prosper, generating jobs and economic growth in the region.Tue, 14 May 2013 20:28:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=742219http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=742159Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for three projects in Prince Edward Island under the Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF), which will promote jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).Tue, 14 May 2013 19:18:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=742159http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=741449Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the occasion of Mother's DaySun, 12 May 2013 14:25:00 GMTForm descriptorsGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=741449http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=741439Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of Senator Doug FinleySat, 11 May 2013 14:21:00 GMTProcesseshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=741439http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=741429The Government of Canada recognizes that bullying and cyberbullying are serious concerns for many Canadian families and communities, and has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our most vulnerable citizensFri, 10 May 2013 14:18:00 GMTSociety and Culturehttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=741429http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=741419Prime Minister Stephen Harper today participated in a roundtable in Winnipeg to discuss practical solutions on how to protect youth from cyberbullying. The Prime Minister also toured the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, an organization that provides programs and services aimed at reducing child victimizationFri, 10 May 2013 14:12:00 GMTSociety and Culturehttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=741419http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=740249Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Friday, May 10th are:Thu, 09 May 2013 13:40:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=740249http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=740239Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that he will travel to New York City on May 16, 2013, to participate in a question and answer session with members of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), an important U.S. foreign policy organization and think tank. The session will be moderated by Robert E. Rubin, Co-Chairman of the Council on Foreign Relations and former Secretary of the U.S. Treasury.Thu, 09 May 2013 13:35:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=740239http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=739539Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will travel to the Republic of Ghana, from May 13 to 16; the Republic of Botswana, from May 16 to 19; and the Republic of South Africa, from May 20 to 22, 2013.Wed, 08 May 2013 18:22:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=739539http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=739469Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark the 68thanniversary of Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day):Wed, 08 May 2013 17:38:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=739469http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=738699Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the seventh anniversary of the Red Friday Campaign launch in Canada:Mon, 06 May 2013 14:18:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=738699http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=738669Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the celebration of Easter by Orthodox Christians and Eastern CatholicsSun, 05 May 2013 13:30:00 GMTForm descriptorsGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=738669http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=737999Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for 55 innovative new projects aimed at producing and using energy in a cleaner, more efficient way. Support is being provided through the Government of Canada's ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative, which was introduced in Budget 2011, and is being led by Natural Resources Canada. The Prime Minister was joined by Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture), and Steven Blaney, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Minister for La FrancophonieFri, 03 May 2013 17:35:00 GMTEconomics and IndustryEconomic Action Planhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=737999http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=737979The Government of Canada is committed to investing in innovative clean energy technologies that create high-quality jobs, generate new economic opportunities and protect the environmentFri, 03 May 2013 17:00:00 GMTEconomics and Industryhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=737979http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=737669Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Friday, May 3rd are:Thu, 02 May 2013 22:03:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=737669http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=737699Prime Minister Stephen Harper today tabled in Parliament the 20th Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canadafrom Wayne G. Wouters, the Clerk of the Privy Council, Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Public ServiceThu, 02 May 2013 12:30:00 GMTForm descriptorshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=737699http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=737649Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mohammed Namadi Sambo, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, today announced the conclusion of negotiations toward a Canada-Nigeria Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA). The announcement was made following a bilateral meeting that was part of Mr. Sambo's visit to Canada from April 30 to May 4, 2013.Wed, 01 May 2013 21:55:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=737649http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=737659The Government of Canada is committed to creating the right conditions for Canadian businesses to compete internationally. An important part of this equation is ensuring that two-way trade and investment between Canadaand other countries can take place in a stable, secure manner.Wed, 01 May 2013 21:55:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=737659http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=736749Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on Enrico Letta becoming the new Prime Minister of Italy:Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:40:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=736749http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=736779Public event for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Saturday, April 27th is:Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:50:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=736779http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=736759Thank you very much. Thank you, everybody, for that warm, homecoming welcome. Thank you also, John, for that kind introduction, and for your good work. John, as he mentioned, worked very hard, spent three times getting to be where he is now, and he has been a tremendous introduction to our caucus.Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:45:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=736759http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735499Prime Minister Stephen Harper today met with Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, during her official visit to Canada, from April 23 to 27. The two leaders announced initiatives that will strengthen security cooperation, expand defence links and broaden people to people ties.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:53:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735499http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735489The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening its defence relationship with Trinidad and Tobago. To this end, on April 25, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that reinforces Trinidad and Tobago's longstanding membership in the Military Training and Cooperation Program and establishes the roles and responsibilities of both countries with regards to training standards, program delivery, objectives and criteria. The MoU is effective immediately and will remain in effect for a period of five years.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:48:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735489http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735479At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, is on an official visit to Canada from April 23-27. Canada and Trinidad and Tobago, hemispheric and Commonwealth partners, share common values, multicultural societies, similar systems of government and a commitment to democracy, freedom, the rule of law, and human rights. These ties are strengthened by the contributions of almost 65,000 Canadian citizens and permanent residents with roots in Trinidad and Tobago, and 6,000 Canadians resident in Trinidad and Tobago.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:32:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735479http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735469The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening security and defence cooperation in the Caribbean region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on April 25, 2013, between the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) and the Ministry of National Security of Trinidad and Tobago builds on Canada's efforts to continue strengthening security and institutions in the Americas, one goal of our Strategy for Engagement in the Americas.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735469http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=736799Prime Minister, on behalf of the Government of Canada and all Canadians, it's my great pleasure to welcome you here.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:55:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=736799http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735199Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Thursday, April 25th are:Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:35:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735199http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735029Public event for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Wednesday, April 24th isTue, 23 Apr 2013 12:02:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735029http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735019Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the upcoming retirement of Mr. Justice Morris FishTue, 23 Apr 2013 11:55:00 GMTForm descriptorsGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735019http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734519Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:03:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734519http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734819Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today the appointment of Ms. Deborah Grey as a member of the Security Intelligence Review Committee (SIRC).Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734819http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734379Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark National Volunteer Week, taking place from April 21 to 27, 2013.Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734379http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734369Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement marking National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, taking place from April 21 to 27, 2013:Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:50:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734369http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734349Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement marking National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, taking place from April 21 to 27, 2013:Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:40:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734349http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=733869Prime Minister Stephen Harper today launched consultations with businesses on the Canada Job Grant, an Economic Action Plan 2013 initiative that will create jobs by transforming the way Canadians receive skills training. He was accompanied by Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and Phil McColeman, Member of Parliament for BrantFri, 19 Apr 2013 19:57:00 GMTEconomics and Industryhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=733869http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734339The Government of Canada is committed to creating jobs, stimulating economic growth and ensuring long-term prosperity. To this end, on April 19, 2013, Prime Minister Harper participated in the first consultation on the Canada Job Grant, an Economic Action Plan 2013 initiative that will help match skills training with employment demands across the country.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:35:00 GMTInformation and Communicationshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734339