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Those who seek to benefit from public office should leave Tory caucus: Harper

OTTAWA – A “very upset” Prime Minister Stephen Harper wants any federal Conservative who is in politics to seek personal gain from public office to get out of his caucus. Speaking to his MPs and senators in the midst of … Continue reading

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Stephen Harper ‘sickened’ by alleged ‘sexual criminal activity’ linked to Rehtaeh Parsons tragedy (1)

A shocked Stephen Harper says he is ‘sickened’ by the death of Rehtaeh Parsons and claims allegations in the case go well beyond bulling. A number of politicians attended a vigil Thursday night to remember the 17-year-old, including N.S. Premier Darrell … Continue reading

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Ivison: Stephen Harper looking to halt caucus unrest by creating a forum for disgruntled backbenchers (1)

Stephen Harper has engaged in a charm offensive with his restless caucus to help avert the most serious internal challenge to his authority since coming to power – the charge that he is muzzling his MPs by restricting what motions … Continue reading

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Glavin: Stephen Harper is right not to trust the history establishment

For too long, academic historians have neglected to tell our story. Now that Prime Minister Stephen Harper has declared that historical remembrances and commemorations will be among his government’s key priorities in the coming years — right up there with … Continue reading

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Stephen Harper’s Christmas message: Canada ‘best country in the world’ remains an island of stability

Canada remains “the best country in the world” and an “island of stability” according to Stephen Harper in his Christmas message. “Despite the global economic uncertainty all around us, Canada remains an island of stability and a hope for people … Continue reading

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Stephen Harper warns of fiscal ‘runaway train’ in U.S.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the fiscal debt in the United States has put that country on a “runaway train” that could lead to further economic damage unless American lawmakers finally get control of massive deficits. Here in … Continue reading

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Stephen Harper steps in to save Radarsat upgrade after budget cutbacks threatened satellite program’s future

OTTAWA – The Harper government has approved funding for Canada’s world-beating surveillance satellite program, just as it seemed that it may become the victim of spending cutbacks. Sources say the Prime Minister intervened personally to secure hundreds of millions of … Continue reading

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper tells NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair to ‘serenity now!’ after heated Question Period

Following a particularly rousing session of Question Period Wednesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper referenced Seinfeld in telling Opposition leader Thomas Mulcair to “serenity now!” “A message to Thomas Mulcair after today’s QP: Merry Christmas and serenity now!” reads a Tweet … Continue reading

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Murphy: Vilifying Stephen Harper

There’s something about Stephen. His opponents have many names for him — the majority of which are, alas, neither flattering nor meant to be. He is a taciturn schemer, a theocrat mole, loose at the top of the Canadian political … Continue reading

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Ivison: Harper may exhibit the compassion of an icicle, but he gets the big things right (1)

Voters don’t love him; he lacks charisma; he doesn’t shine in the media; he’s seen as being cold and tactless in human relationships. Yet his longevity as Prime Minister can be explained by his penetrating intelligence and keen understanding of … Continue reading

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Pratt: Is Stephen Harper trying to reshape the national identity?

When Prime Minister Stephen Harper put the “Royal” back in the Royal Canadian Air Force and portraits of the Queen back in Canadian embassies, he raised a few eyebrows across the country. Then came the lavish celebration of the 200th … Continue reading

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