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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for a new initiative aimed at addressing the challenges of agricultural productivity in Africa. The initiative was announced by Barack Obama, President of the United States, at the Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security in Washington, D.C. The New Alliance for Food and Nutrition Security will allow [...]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that he will travel to the United States to participate in the G-8 Leaders’ Summit at Camp David, Maryland, on May 18 and 19, 2012. He will then participate in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in Chicago, Illinois, on May 20 and 21, 2012. At the G-8 [...]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk today witnessed the signing of a new tax convention that will reduce tax barriers and encourage increased trade and investment between the two countries. “Canada is committed to strengthening its relationship with Poland by fostering an environment that will encourage growth and long-term prosperity for [...]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced federal support to establish the Northern Hardwood Research Institute at the Edmundston campus of the Université de Moncton (UMCE). The Prime Minister was joined by Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)(La Francophonie), Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, David [...]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of Lawrence Cannon as Canada’s next Ambassador to the French Republic. “The global economic recovery remains fragile and it is critical that Canada strengthen its trade linkages with nations around the world, including with France.” said Prime Minister Harper. “Lawrence Cannon’s appointment as Ambassador speaks to the [...]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of Poland, will visit Canada from May 12-15, 2012. This is the Prime Minister of Poland’s first visit to Canada. “Canada and Poland enjoy excellent ties which are strengthened by our vibrant Polish-Canadian community,” said the Prime Minister.  “I look forward to exploring with [...]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today unveiled The Royal Canadian Navy Monument on Richmond Landing in Ottawa. The Monument pays homage to the hundreds of thousands of Canadian sailors who served this great nation during the Navy’s first century of existence. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, General Walter Natyncyzk, [...]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today tabled in Parliament the 19th Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada from the Clerk of the Privy Council, Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Public Service, Wayne G. Wouters. The Report outlines some of the major achievements of the Public Service over [...]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien as Canada’s representative to The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust.  Established to honour Her Majesty’s 60-year reign, the Diamond Jubilee Trust will raise funds to support a variety of charitable initiatives across the Commonwealth. The Diamond Jubilee Trust is chaired by [...]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien as Canada’s representative to The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust.  Established to honour Her Majesty’s 60-year reign, the Diamond Jubilee Trust will raise funds to support a variety of charitable initiatives across the Commonwealth. The Diamond Jubilee Trust is chaired by [...]