Former prime minister Stephen Harper says he’s joined the Progressive Conservative party in order to back Jason Kenney and he’s urging Wildrose members to do the same.
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Showing posts with label Stephen Harper. Show all posts
Sunday, November 20, 2016
#CANADA: Frmr. PM Harper Supports Jason Kenney's Plan To Unite Alberta's Conservative Parties
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Former prime minister Stephen Harper says he’s joined the Progressive Conservative party in order to back Jason Kenney and he’s urging Wildrose members to do the same.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper says he’s joined the Progressive Conservative party in order to back Jason Kenney and he’s urging Wildrose members to do the same.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
#CANADA: MP Attacks Comedian For Mocking Former PM Harper's Reaction To Terrorist Attack
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A member of parliament has taken to twitter to take a comedian to task after he mocked former Prime Minister Stephen Harper in an Instagram photo for hiding in a closet during a 2014 shooting on Parliament Hill. MP Michelle Rempel criticized CBC's Mark Critch after Critch, who has a show which routinely mocks Canadian politicians, hid in a closet allegedly used by Harper during the shooting. The Conservative Party MP posted several tweets, culminating in one in which she called Critch an "f-ing embarrassment." She later apologized for her language and deleted the tweets.
A member of parliament has taken to twitter to take a comedian to task after he mocked former Prime Minister Stephen Harper in an Instagram photo for hiding in a closet during a 2014 shooting on Parliament Hill. MP Michelle Rempel criticized CBC's Mark Critch after Critch, who has a show which routinely mocks Canadian politicians, hid in a closet allegedly used by Harper during the shooting. The Conservative Party MP posted several tweets, culminating in one in which she called Critch an "f-ing embarrassment." She later apologized for her language and deleted the tweets.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
#CANADA: For. Affairs Min. Dion Says Liberals Don't Approve Of Saudi Arms Sale, But Will Let It Go Through
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Foreign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion says the Liberal government does not necessarily approve of Canada's sale of $15 billion worth of light armored vehicles to Saudi Arabia, a country with a dismal human rights record. Dion says the government is simply allowing a previously negotiated contract to stand.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
#CANADA: Liberal Party Wins National Election; Justin Trudeau Becomes Prime Minister With Majority Government
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Canadians went to the polls yesterday and elected a Liberal majority government and a new Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, ending 10 years of Conservative government under PM Stephen Harper. The New Democratic Party, once seen as a contender, crumbled into distant Third Party status.
The size of the liberal victory was substantial, winning 184 seats to the Conservatives' 99, with the New Democratic Party winning 44. The Bloc Québécois won 10 (it's leader Gilles Duceppe didn't win his seat) and the Greens took just one seat, that of that leader, Elizabeth May.
The size of the liberal victory was substantial, winning 184 seats to the Conservatives' 99, with the New Democratic Party winning 44. The Bloc Québécois won 10 (it's leader Gilles Duceppe didn't win his seat) and the Greens took just one seat, that of that leader, Elizabeth May.
Monday, October 19, 2015
#CANADA: BREAKING - Canadians Lurch Left; Trudeau's Liberals Win Landslide National Victory
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The Liberal Party tonight swept back into power after a huge defeat in the 2011 election, this time crushing Stephen Harper's Conservatives, who were taking (as of 11 pm) 103 seats in parliament to over 180 for Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau.
The Liberal Party tonight swept back into power after a huge defeat in the 2011 election, this time crushing Stephen Harper's Conservatives, who were taking (as of 11 pm) 103 seats in parliament to over 180 for Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
#CANADA: #Harper Attacks #Trudeau Over Proposed Elimination Of Tax Credits; Trudeau Cries Foul
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Stephen Harper has launched a final election week attack on Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau, portraying him as a threat to the pocketbooks of Canadian families because of alleged roll-backs of tax credits. But Trudeau says the attacks were dishonest, and denied that any such roll-backs are being proposed.
Stephen Harper has launched a final election week attack on Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau, portraying him as a threat to the pocketbooks of Canadian families because of alleged roll-backs of tax credits. But Trudeau says the attacks were dishonest, and denied that any such roll-backs are being proposed.
Friday, October 02, 2015
#CANADA: #StephenHarper's Conservatives Have Strong Lead As Oct 25 Election Approaches
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With just over two weeks left before Canadians vote, the Conservatives have jumped out to a “clear lead” in public support, according to a new poll. Conservative Leader Stephen Harper’s party has 34% support, 28% support the New Democrats and 27% support the Liberal Party. The Greens and Bloc Québécois each garner 5% and 1% support "other."
Pictured: Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Conservative Party)
With just over two weeks left before Canadians vote, the Conservatives have jumped out to a “clear lead” in public support, according to a new poll. Conservative Leader Stephen Harper’s party has 34% support, 28% support the New Democrats and 27% support the Liberal Party. The Greens and Bloc Québécois each garner 5% and 1% support "other."
Pictured: Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Conservative Party)
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
#CANADA: Federal Party Leaders Focus On Refugees, Values, In Fourth Debate
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The policy mechanics of trade negotiations, climate change, immigration and refugee measures and security legislation led Monday night to a spirited battle of emotions and values. The Ottawa debate featured Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Tom Mulcair.
The policy mechanics of trade negotiations, climate change, immigration and refugee measures and security legislation led Monday night to a spirited battle of emotions and values. The Ottawa debate featured Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Tom Mulcair.
Friday, September 18, 2015
#CANADA: Party Leaders Spar In Debate Over Syrian Refugees, Faltering Economy
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Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau spent much of Thursday's lively leaders' debate clamoring to present themselves as the best choice to manage the economy after Oct. 19.
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau spent much of Thursday's lively leaders' debate clamoring to present themselves as the best choice to manage the economy after Oct. 19.
Wednesday, September 09, 2015
#CANADA: Opponents Avoiding Liberal Ldr. Justin Trudeau's Famous Last Name In Campaign
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Media have noticed that party leaders running against Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau - son of the late former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau - are refusing to use his last name in speeches and interviews. PM Stephen Harper calls him "Justin" to illustrate the 43-year-old's relative youth, while New Democrat Leader Tom Mulcair calls him the "third party leader."
Media have noticed that party leaders running against Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau - son of the late former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau - are refusing to use his last name in speeches and interviews. PM Stephen Harper calls him "Justin" to illustrate the 43-year-old's relative youth, while New Democrat Leader Tom Mulcair calls him the "third party leader."
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
#CANADA: Prime Minister Candidates Stress Economic Solutions After Market Plunge
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The federal party leaders engaged in some heavy crossfire the day after the market plunged, with clashing visions of how to balance the country's books and grow the economy taking shape on the campaign trial. The focus on the economy intensified as the TSX/S&P composite index fell more than 420 points on Monday.
The federal party leaders engaged in some heavy crossfire the day after the market plunged, with clashing visions of how to balance the country's books and grow the economy taking shape on the campaign trial. The focus on the economy intensified as the TSX/S&P composite index fell more than 420 points on Monday.
#CANADA: National Prime Ministerial Debate On Women's Issues Cancelled After 2 Of 5 Candidates Refuse To Show
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Organizers of a debate on women’s issues say the event won’t go ahead as planned because the Conservative and NDP leaders won’t participate. The debate, scheduled for Sept. 21, had originally been envisioned as a live broadcast debate with all five major party leaders.
Organizers of a debate on women’s issues say the event won’t go ahead as planned because the Conservative and NDP leaders won’t participate. The debate, scheduled for Sept. 21, had originally been envisioned as a live broadcast debate with all five major party leaders.
Friday, August 07, 2015
#CANADA: Leaders Of Four National Parties Debate Energy, Senate Reform, Quebec Separatism, Terrorism
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Leaders of Canada's four major parties met Thursday to debate Canada's role in fighting terrorism at home and abroad, Quebec separatism, the economy, and the XL pipeline and other energy transportation plans. New Democratic Party Leader Tom Mulcair was taken to task for introducing the volatile issue of Quebec separatism into the campaign, while Prime Minister Stephen Harper defended his handling of Canada's unpopular appointed Senate.
Thursday, August 06, 2015
#CANADA: PM #StephenHarper Officially Calls Oct. 19 Federal Election; Longest In History
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Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper has officially called the next Federal election for October 19, kicking off the longest election campaign in Canada's history. he hopes to be the first PM since 1908 to win a fourth consecutive term. The New Democrats and Liberals have an equal shot of winning, say observers.
Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper has officially called the next Federal election for October 19, kicking off the longest election campaign in Canada's history. he hopes to be the first PM since 1908 to win a fourth consecutive term. The New Democrats and Liberals have an equal shot of winning, say observers.
Friday, May 15, 2015
#CANADA: Conservatives Rejection Of Media Consortium's Debate Plan Means More Debates
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Canadians may get to see federal party leaders face off in as many as five debates before they head to the polls this fall. The Conservative Party has officially rebuffed the proposal by the media consortium that traditionally organizes leaders' debates in favor of competing offers from individual networks.
Canadians may get to see federal party leaders face off in as many as five debates before they head to the polls this fall. The Conservative Party has officially rebuffed the proposal by the media consortium that traditionally organizes leaders' debates in favor of competing offers from individual networks.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
#CANADA: #StephenHarper Proposes New Ethics Rules for Military Procurement
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The Harper government has proposed new integrity standards, aimed at ensuring it only does business with ethical companies. But some critics are warning the standards could inadvertently shrink an already shallow pool of defense contractors, since many have had ethical scandals in the past.
Pictured: Prime Minister Stephen Harper (left) stands with Finance Minister Joe Oliver
The Harper government has proposed new integrity standards, aimed at ensuring it only does business with ethical companies. But some critics are warning the standards could inadvertently shrink an already shallow pool of defense contractors, since many have had ethical scandals in the past.
Pictured: Prime Minister Stephen Harper (left) stands with Finance Minister Joe Oliver
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
#CANADA: Supreme Court Strikes Down Mandatory Minimum Gun Crime Sentences
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Calling the law "cruel and unusual," the Canadian Supreme Court has struck down Prime Minister Stephen Harper's legislation for mandatory minimum sentences for gun crimes. By a 6-3 margin, the high court dealt Harper's tough-on-crime agenda a blow by upholding a 2013 Ontario Court of Appeal ruling.
Calling the law "cruel and unusual," the Canadian Supreme Court has struck down Prime Minister Stephen Harper's legislation for mandatory minimum sentences for gun crimes. By a 6-3 margin, the high court dealt Harper's tough-on-crime agenda a blow by upholding a 2013 Ontario Court of Appeal ruling.
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
#CANADA: #StephenHarper's Conservatives Edge Liberals In Latest Poll
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Despite a perceived poor economy and low approval ratings Stephen Harper's Conservatives have the edge and a "significant" lead over Justin Trudeau's Liberals in the latest EKOS poll.
Despite a perceived poor economy and low approval ratings Stephen Harper's Conservatives have the edge and a "significant" lead over Justin Trudeau's Liberals in the latest EKOS poll.
Friday, March 06, 2015
#CANADA: PM #StephenHarper Would End Parole For "Heinous" Crimes
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the government will introduce life without parole for several categories of first-degree murder, including especially brutal murders; murders involving sex assault, kidnapping or forcible confinement; the killing of police officers or jail guards; and killing involving terrorism.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the government will introduce life without parole for several categories of first-degree murder, including especially brutal murders; murders involving sex assault, kidnapping or forcible confinement; the killing of police officers or jail guards; and killing involving terrorism.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
#CANADA: #JustinTrudeau Wants Right-To-Die Debate After Ct. Strikes Down Ban
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Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau is calling on the Harper government to launch a debate on doctor-assisted suicide after the Supreme Court unanimously struck down a nationwide ban two weeks ago for patients who are mentally competent but suffering irremediable ailments.
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