Canada voices private concerns over West Bank settlements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he has raised concerns about Israeli settlements on disputed lands “many” times.
View ArticleStephen Harper: Prayer and remembrance in Israel
Prime Minister visits moving holocaust museum in Jerusalem, then holy Jewish site the Western Wall
View ArticleToronto MP seeks ‘million-dollar shot’ at Israel holy site
Toronto MP Mark Adler pushes for photo with prime minister at holy Jewish site, suggesting it would help with his re-election.
View ArticleBirds and the Bible: Stephen Harper sees Israel’s sights
Prime Minister Stephen Harper goes to northern Israel to visit bird sanctuary and visit Biblical sites.
View ArticleStephen Harper gives bleak appraisal of Mideast security situation
Stephen Harper says Egypt needs help to support its emerging democracy and suggested there are few good outcomes of the civil war in Syria.
View ArticleStephen Harper warns of Middle East instability
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has issued a blunt warning that Egypt’s uncertain democracy, “incomprehensible” suffering in Syria and Iran’s hateful regime is stirring instability in the Middle East.
View ArticleORNGE cuts 25 jobs in management shake-up
ORNGE cuts 25 management jobs, the legacy of former boss Chris Mazza's plans to turn air ambulance agency into a global business.
View ArticleHarper in Mideast: Canada pledges $105 million aid to Jordan
Prime Minister Stephen Harper pledges new cash during a visit with Jordan’s King Abdullah II to help the country cope with civil war in neighbouring Syria.
View ArticleSyrian refugees find stark but safe home inside Jordan’s border
Zaatari camp in northern Jordan is home to 100,000 refugees and new Syrians arrive daily seeking to escape the violence.
View ArticleDown in the polls, Stephen Harper finds public affection abroad
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Middle East tour nets him the kind of adoration he wishes he could bring home.
View ArticleSoldiers suffering from stress risk being kicked out of forces, watchdog says
Fear of losing their job and benefits keeps many Canadian soldiers from seeking help for mental health issues, military watchdog Pierre Daigle warns.
View ArticleDrummer in Stephen Harper’s band charged with sexual assault
Phil Nolan, who plays drums in the band that often accompanies Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is facing multiple charges of sexual assault and sexual interference.
View ArticleFederal Budget 2014: Jobs, infrastructure will be highlighted in Tuesday’s...
Tuesday’s federal spending to focus on infrastructure, job training while putting Ottawa on track to balance books by 2015, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says.
View ArticleConservatives planning to undermine Justin Trudeau at Liberal convention
Stephen Harper’s Conservatives are planning to target Justin Trudeau at the upcoming Liberal convention with a carefully orchestrated campaign to disrupt Liberal communications, highlight disunity in...
View ArticleGuy Giorno tapped as Conservatives' legal adviser
A draft agreement suggests Guy Giorno, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is becoming legal adviser to the federal Conservative party.
View Article10 highlights of the federal budget
Here are 10 highlights from the 2014 federal budget released Tuesday.
View ArticleJim Flaherty unveils grab bag federal budget
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty predicted a long-awaited budget surplus in an economic blueprint that was long on promises and short on immediate help for Canadians.
View ArticleCanada Job Grant plan going ahead with or without provinces, federal budget...
The federal government is vowing to push ahead with its Canada Job Grant program within months even though Employment Minister Jason Kenney has yet to finalize negotiations to get provinces onside
View ArticleVeterans get a boost in federal budget
The federal government is boosting financial support for veterans’ funerals, and giving priority to hiring military personnel in the public service.
View ArticleConservatives signal cold feet on income splitting
The Conservatives appear to be getting cold feet on their 2011 election pledge to introduce income splitting as Prime Minister Stephen Harper said it remains a priority but stopped short of saying it...
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