Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the NATO Summit November 20, 2010 Lisbon, Portugal Prime Minister Stephen Harper today made the following remarks at the conclusion of the NATO Summit in Lisbon, Portugal: “This summit was a success — allies emerged strong and united. Allies agreed that organizational reform is critical to NATO’s long-term effectiveness, a position that Canada has consistently advocated for years." “The decision to streamline NATO’s command structure will … [Read more...]
UN Women – United Nations Elects Executive Board
November 13, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is pleased to announce... United Nations Elects Executive Board of New Agency for Women’s Empowerment ECOSOC President Hamidon Ali (left) chairs election of members of the Executive Board of UN Women. (UN Photo/Ryan Brown.) Member States today took the next step in enabling the newly-created United Nations agency on gender equality and women’s empowerment to begin its work by electing countries to serve on its Executive Board. The elections, held in the … [Read more...]
PMO(Canada) fulfills commitment to replenish African Development Fund
November 11, 2010 by
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Canada will support economic and social development in Africa by replenishing the African Development Fund in keeping with its G-20 commitment. November 11, 2010 Seoul, Korea “By supporting the African Development Fund we are fulfilling a commitment made at the Toronto G-20 Summit,” said the Prime Minister. “Development assistance to Africa is an ongoing priority for Canada, and replenishing the Fund helps the African Development … [Read more...]
Avaaz – WE WON!
October 15, 2010 by
We've won an amazing victory against crony-media in Canada! Last week, "Fox News North" abandoned their push for forced access to our cable fees. Click on the link below to leave a comment. Let's celebrate together! We did it! "Fox News North" has dropped their bid for forced access to our cable fees! 83,000 of us signed the petition, 25,000 sent letters to the CRTC and 4,000 donated over $115,000 - and last week SunTV, seeing they could not win, dropped their request to the … [Read more...]
PMO – Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India (October 14, 2010)
October 3, 2010 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada October 3, 2010 ~~ Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the opening of the XIX Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India: “Beginning today, Canada’s athletes will once again have the chance to shine on the international stage, this time at the XIX Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. Canadians from coast to coast to coast will be cheering them on." “The Commonwealth Games give … [Read more...]
Governor General – Letter to Canadians!
September 30, 2010 by
Message from the Governor General 'Letter to Canadians' September 30, 2010 OTTAWA—As my mandate as governor general and commander-in-chief of Canada draws to a close, I have only one wish, and that is to say THANK YOU. What an incredible journey I have taken since September 27, 2005, travelling all across the country to meet you and be by your sides, and around the world nearly 40 times on your behalf. Thanks to you, the hope that drove me from that very first day has stayed with me all … [Read more...]
CANADA – Avaaz: In 3 Days!
September 28, 2010 by
The deadline is just three days away for public comments opposing special CRTC favours for "Fox News North," the right-wing network being readied by the Sun media empire. Sun wants the government to force cable companies to offer them to Canadian customers. In these final 72 hours, let's rally thousands of Canadian voices against state-sponsored bias: In three days, the deadline will expire on the CRTC’s public comment period on Sun TV -- the proposed right-wing “Fox News North” … [Read more...]
CANADA'S 'Wife to the Prime Minister' – Laureen Harper
June 19, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women sends our best regards and wishes Canada's 'Wife to the Prime Minister', all the Strength of a Lion and hopes she maintains the Heart of a Lamb. Her role in Women's Empowerment is critical and holds the power to INSPIRE extreme changes in the new paradigm of Women Rights throughout the world. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ G20 SUMMIT - 2010 Host to Women Leaders, 'Wife to the Prime Minister' LAUREEN HARPER 'Wife to the Prime Minister' of Canada, LAUREEN … [Read more...]
