Public event for Prime Minister Stephen Harper September 11, 2011 September 9, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Public event for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Sunday September 11th is: New York, NY 2:00 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will deliver remarks at a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. British Garden at Hanover Square New York, NY 10004 NOTES: •Media are required to … [Read more...]
President Obama Speaks – Here’s how the ‘American Jobs Act’ works.
September 9, 2011 by
Good afternoon, Last night President Obama walked Congress and the nation through the American Jobs Act, his plan to create jobs in America now. It's up to Congress to act on this set of bipartisan ideas that put people back to work and put more money into the pockets of working Americans. You can watch a special enhanced version of the speech, featuring charts and other relevant information here: Here are a few important points about how the American Jobs Act works, and why … [Read more...]
WHITEHO– USE ~ Jobs Speech Tonight at 7:00 p.m. EDT – Watch Live HERE!
September 8, 2011 by
Thursday, September 8, 2011 Jobs Speech Tonight at 7:00 p.m. EDT – Watch Live HERE !!! Tonight at 7:00 p.m. EDT, President Obama will lay out his plan for creating American jobs and growing our economy in a speech before a special joint session of Congress. Last night, Senior Advisor David Plouffe recorded a short video to preview tonight's speech and highlighted some key points: Make sure you watch the enhanced live stream of the speech with … [Read more...]
Women’s Council of Women and Girls: Obama Jobs Package Announcement
September 4, 2011 by
Weekly Women's Update Welcome to the Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights! With Labor Day (and President Obama's Jobs Package Announcement) fast approaching, our focus is on women and jobs. The Economic Recovery has been slower for women and the Council on Women and Girls is working hard to ensure that we help support the populations in need. A comprehensive approach includes the soon to be announced jobs package as well as our other efforts to ensure economic security … [Read more...]
WHITEHO– USE – Video: Something big
September 1, 2011 by
Good morning,We're about to change the way Americans engage with President Obama and his Administration by launching a new way for you to join with fellow Americans to petition the federal government on a range of issues.It's called We the People and you can learn more about it, and sign up to be the first to know when it's live here: President Obama believes that government should be open and accountable to its citizens, and that's the goal of We the People. This online platform gives … [Read more...]
Weekly Women’s Update: Women’s Equality Day 2011
August 27, 2011 by
On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed an Executive Order creating the White House Council on Women and Girls. In his remarks at the signing, the President underscored that the purpose of the Council is "to ensure that each of the agencies in which they're charged takes into account the needs of women and girls in the policies they draft, the programs they create, the legislation they support" and that the true purpose of our government is "to ensure that in America, all things are still … [Read more...]
Whitehouse ~ Women’s Update: Somalia, West Wing Week, and More
August 15, 2011 by
Weekly Women's Update Welcome to the Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights! Remember, if you have friends or family who would like to support the efforts of the Council on Women and Girls, please visit our website and share this link with others on Facebook and Twitter. Last week, Dr. Biden traveled to Kenya where relief operations are underway to help the thousands of refugees affected by the devastating famine in Somalia. Visiting with women and children at … [Read more...]
National Peacekeepers Day ~ August 9, 2011
August 9, 2011 by
Prime Minister of Canada on National Peacekeepers’ Day August 9, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark National Peacekeepers’ Day: “For over 60 years, Canada has sent her sons and daughters around the world to promote values we hold so dear: peace, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Today, we salute Canada’s peacekeepers, who have always been willing to step forward to serve our country … [Read more...]
PMO celebrates "Canada’s National Ukranian Day, August 7, 2011”
July 29, 2011 by
"Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival in 2011.” Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival July 29, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark the opening of Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival in Dauphin, Manitoba, from July 29 to 31, in preparation for Canada's National Ukranian Day on August 7, 2011, celebrating the 120th year of our Ukranian Settlement in Canada. “This annual national … [Read more...]
CANADIAN Government is Taking Action ~ Doubling UNICEF DONATIONS!
July 23, 2011 by
Dear Friends, Take Action !A triple disaster is unfolding for children in the Horn of Africa.A deadly combination of drought, on-going conflict and escalating food prices has placed over 11 million people in need of life-saving aid in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia.Close to 2.5 million of those at risk are children under the age of five. This is the worst drought to hit the region in 60 years. Earlier this week, the United Nations declared that famine exists in two regions of southern Somalia. … [Read more...]
ONTARIO is Breaking The Cycle Of Violence for our Muslim Women
July 15, 2011 by
Breaking The Cycle Of Violence McGuinty Government Helps Victim Services For Newcomers In London A London project will help address family violence in immigrant and refugee communities. The province is supporting the Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration which helps families that have re-located to London from international conflict zones. The project will coordinate resources from a number of local service providers such as police, hospitals and child … [Read more...]
Rideau Hall, Celebrate & Enjoy Summer Concerts 2011
July 13, 2011 by
2011 Governor General's Summer Concerts Come Enjoy Summer Concerts at Rideau Hall July 13, 2010 OTTAWA—Everyone is invited to hear the sounds of summer at Rideau Hall, during the 2011 Governor General’s Summer Concert Series, being held in partnership with the Music and Beyond Festival 2011 and Ottawa Chamberfest 2011. Visitors are encouraged to come early, bring a picnic and enjoy these free outdoor concerts on the beautiful grounds of Rideau Hall, the governor general’s official … [Read more...]
PMO celebrates CANADA DAY !!!
July 1, 2011 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada to mark Canada Day July 1, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the following remarks on Canada Day: “To Your Royal Highnesses, Your Excellencies, distinguished guests and my fellow Canadians here on Parliament Hill, across Canada and around the world, Happy Canada Day everybody. “What a great day. What a great crowd. I thought we had a big crowd last year, but I think this is the biggest yet. “Today our … [Read more...]
