PMO announces assistance to New Zealand earthquake recovery     March 3, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario   Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced Canada’s contribution to help New Zealand with relief and recovery efforts following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the Canterbury region on February 22, 2011. “Canadians were deeply saddened and shocked by the terrible toll this disaster has taken on the people of New Zealand,” Prime Minister Harper said. “Canada is happy to provide … [Read more...]