January 27, 2012
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark the United Nations’ annual International Day of Commemoration to honour the victims of the Holocaust: “On this solemn 67th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the largest Nazi concentration camp, I join Canadians and the international community in commemorating the millions of men, women, ...
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January 26, 2012
Today, led by Minister Ashfield, Conservative Ministers and MPs celebrated the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Canadian Coast Guard. Although its heritage can be traced back to a time before Confederation, the current Canadian Coast Guard was created by the Diefenbaker Government on January 26, 1962. Since those early days of lifeboats and ...
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January 26, 2012
Today, in a keynote speech at the World Economic Forum, the Prime Minister highlighted Canada’s economic strengths and framed the choices Canada faces as we work to secure long-term prosperity for our citizens in a difficult global environment. The Prime Minister made it clear to the world that our number-one priority is prosperity – that ...
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January 24, 2012
Today, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo participated in an historic Crown – First Nations Gathering. The theme of the gathering was Strengthening Our Relationship – Unlocking Our Potential. Since first contact and the issuance of one of our founding constitutional documents, the Royal Proclamation of 1763, ...
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January 20, 2012
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on Chinese New Year: “On behalf of Laureen and our family, I would like to extend our best wishes to those celebrating Chinese New Year in Canada and around the world.” “This is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and Chinese Canadians certainly ...
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