Even before they saw the evening newscasts or read the newspaper coverage, staff in the Prime Minister’s Office say they were pleased with the press conference Stephen Harper gave yesterday afternoon in the National Press Theatre (NPT). It was the first time since he became prime minister that Harper used ... more »
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Thursday, October 4
U.S. sub-prime problems won't hurt us, says Conference Board
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DavidAkin
on Thu 04 Oct 2007 12:13 PM EDT
The Conference Board of Canada took a look at the problems in the U.S. sub-prime mortgage market and has concluded that it’ s unlikely the problems will spread north.
PM Press Conference - Harper on Afghanistan
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DavidAkin
on Thu 04 Oct 2007 07:03 AM EDT
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, at the National Press Theatre yesterday, responds to questions about the Afghanistan mission:
Jennifer Ditchburn, Canadian Press: Mr. Harper, on Afghanistan, a two-pronged question: What do you say to people who say why should we, why should our men and women in uniform be shouldering ... more »
PM Press Conference - On the Throne Speech and his government's fall agenda
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DavidAkin
on Thu 04 Oct 2007 06:56 AM EDT
Some excerpts from a press conference held by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, yesterday, at the National Press Theatre. I have lightly edited the remarks, usually for clarity (The PM tends to use the word 'obviously' a lot, for example, in the same way some speakers us 'uh' as they pause ... more »
PM Press Conference - Harper on Hillier
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DavidAkin
on Thu 04 Oct 2007 06:38 AM EDT
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, at the National Press Theatre yesterday, responds to our report that the Chief of the Defence Staff, Rick Hillier, may see his turn at the top end next year.
Roger Smith, CTV : Prime Minister, welcome to the National Press Theatre. I want to ask you ... more » |
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