1 hr ago | National Post
Memo to Stephen Harper in 2007 downplayed a Canadian casualty rate in ...
Memo to Stephen Harper in 2007 downplayed a Canadian casualty rate in Afghanistan up to 10 times higher than allies A newly declassified memo that was sent to Prime Minister Stephen Harper during the height of the Afghanistan mission downplayed statistics showing Canadian troops were suffering significantly higher casualty rates than their allies.
5 hrs ago | The Winnipeg Free Press
Senate hires motivational speakers in midst of raging expenses scandal
In the midst of a raging scandal over the abuse of taxpayers' money by senators, the Senate has hired two speakers to help denizens of the maligned upper chamber feel better about themselves.
9 hrs ago | The Province
G8 summit: Stephen Harper meets with Barack Obama about Keystone XL oilsands pipeline
Last Saturday, Banff mechanic Tim Bartlett was christening a new motorcycle through the Rocky Mountains when he had a rare wildlife encounter that was equal parts terrifying and enchanting.
12 hrs ago | National Post
Harper dodges question on why his taxpayer-funded office spearheaded attacks on Justin Trudeau
Stephen Harper said Tuesday that it was inappropriate for Justin Trudeau to take money from charities, but refused to elaborate on claims that his taxpayer-funded office distributed documents to the media about the story.
16 hrs ago | Canada.com
G8 summit: Vladimir Putin, Barack Obama, other leaders find common ground on Syria
Russia and other G8 leaders have found some common ground on Syria but not necessarily on the future of the Assad regime, calling for resumption of peace talks - including moving to a "transitional" government - condemning the use of chemical weapons, and committing billions of dollars in humanitarian aid.
20 hrs ago | Farmington Daily Times
The final day of the G-8 summit of wealthy nations is ending with discussions on globe-trotting corporate tax dodgers, a lunch with leaders from Africa, and suspense over whether Russia and Western leaders can avoid diplomatic fireworks over their deadlock on Syria s civil war.
Yesterday | Bloomberg
Pristine' Canada Mired in Scandal After Montreal Arrest
Canada , among the 10 least corrupt countries in the world the past six years according to rankings by Transparency International, is mired in scandals.
Carol Harrison from the Mission and Outreach Committee of Knox United Church, MP Nathan Cullen constituency assistant Francoise Godet and Robert Hart from the Northwest Branch of the BC Association of Social Workers post letters to Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
MP Dean Del Mastro interfering in elections investigation, witness says
A witness in an Elections Canada investigation has written to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and House of Commons Speaker Andrew Scheer complaining that Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro's attacks on him appear to be designed to interfere with the investigation.
Outgoing US diplomat says pipeline decision looms
Jacobson, who leaves July 4 after a four-year stint, said in an interview with The Associated Press that the Obama administration knows how important the pipeline is to Canada but he won't speculate about how much it would damage the relationship should it not be approved.
Saulie Zajdel, the Tories' best hope to finally win a seat in Montreal, arrested
A little over a year ago, Saulie Zajdel joined Stephen Harper for a happy-hour pub stop in Montreal as the Conservatives' best hope to win their first seat in the city in a quarter-century.
Stephen Harper arrives in Northern Ireland for G8 summit, with Syria and trade on the agenda
N.L. mum on resource transparency rules planned by feds
Ottawa says Canadian resource companies will soon have to disclose payments they make to governments here and abroad - information that is currently off-limits in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Obama, Putin face tough talks on Syria at G8 summit
U.S. President Barack Obama will seek the help on Monday of Russia's Vladimir Putin, Syria's most powerful ally, to bring Bashar al-Assad to the negotiating table and end a two-year civil war.
Stephen Harper rules out Canada arming Syrian rebels at the 'present time'
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Stephen Harper suggests talks...
On the eve of the G8 summit, Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he isn't fooling himself to think that Russia will drop its support of the current Syrian regime.
4th teen arrested in Timberlea shooting
The fourth person, aged 18, was arrested later that day. He remains in custody and will appear in court Monday.
Feds want to extend blanket of permanent secrecy over 11 new agencies
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper adjusts his jacket as he steps off the plane Saturday June 15, 2013 after arriving in Dublin, Ireland.
Scholars, authors wary of government review of Canadian history
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government has spent $28 million commemorating the War of 1812, and the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage has started a "thorough and comprehensive review of significant aspects of Canadian history."
Canada report: More political scandal and a black widow is sentenced
Scandals involving a senator's expense claims and the destruction of government correspondence in Ontario are now being investigated by police.