Stephen Harper

Indo-Canadian Sikh Lawmaker Navdeep Bains Likely to Get Ministerial Berth: Report

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 3, 2015

Navdeep Bains, 38-year-old Indian-origin Canadian Sikh MP who played a key role in prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau's leadership bid in 2013, is likely to get a ministerial berth, a media report has said.

Canada's New Liberal PM Justin Trudeau Under Pressure to Perform

World News | Reuters | Wednesday October 21, 2015

Canada's Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau, having trounced his Conservative rivals, will face immediate pressure to deliver on a swathe of election promises, from tackling climate change to legalizing marijuana.

Defeated Canada PM Quits, But Doesn't Tell Party Supporters

World News | Reuters | Tuesday October 20, 2015

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper caused some confusion on Tuesday, making no mention of his future plans as he addressed supporters after a crushing election defeat even though his party said he would step down.

Stephen Harper's Low-Energy Campaign Didn't See Depth of Voter Anger

World News | Reuters | Tuesday October 20, 2015

When outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper launched the longest Canadian election campaign in more than a century in August, he announced "this isn't a popularity contest."

Justin Trudeau Wins Canada General Elections in a Landslide Victory

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 20, 2015

Canada's Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, the son of a popular former prime minister, won Monday's general election in a landslide, television networks projected -- a stunning defeat for Stephen Harper's Conservatives.

Canada PM Stephen Harper at Risk as East Coast Swings Left

World News | Reuters | Tuesday October 20, 2015

Canadians looked set for political change on Monday as early election results showed the Liberals poised to sweep all 32 seats in Atlantic Canada, suggesting Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservatives could be on the way out.

Canada Votes in Tight Election, Stephen Harper's Tories at Risk

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 20, 2015

Canadians voted Monday in closely contested general elections that could see Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, the son of a beloved prime minister, end conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper's near-decade in office.

Canadians Appear Poised to Oust Conservative Harper

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday October 19, 2015

Canadians appeared set to end nine years of Stephen Harper's Conservative rule today and elect a Liberal government led by Justin Trudeau, the son of a charismatic former prime minister.

Investors May Face Rough Ride If Canadian Election Leads to Political Instability

World News | Reuters | Monday October 19, 2015

Given there is a good chance that todays Canadian federal election will not give one party control of the country's parliament, investors may want to brace for a period of political instability that could dent Canadian financial markets. The already weakened Canadian dollar could be most vulnerable to a further drop, market participants warned.

On Canada's Election Trail: Tales of Bathrobes, Hairstyles, Mugs and Pants

World News | Reuters | Monday October 19, 2015

One candidate had to drop out after video footage emerged showing him peeing in a cup, another hid in bushes in camouflage to catch vandals defacing his signs, while a third slew a dragon in his campaign video.

First Ever Twin Panda Cubs Born in Canada

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 14, 2015

The first ever giant panda cubs born in Canada were announced on Tuesday by the Toronto zoo.

Canada PM Stephen Harper Denies Delaying Syrians Resettlement

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 9, 2015

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper rejected Thursday a report accusing his office of holding up the resettlement of Syrian refugees, less than two weeks before legislative elections.

12 Pacific Countries Seal Huge Free Trade Deal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 6, 2015

Twelve Pacific rim countries sealed the deal early Monday on creating the world's largest free trade area, delivering President Barack Obama a major policy triumph.

Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper Defends Air Strikes Targeting Islamic State Group

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 29, 2015

Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper in an election debate Monday defended Canadian air strikes against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria, while his political rivals called for a pullback.

Canada PM Fights off Election Attacks on Economy

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday September 18, 2015

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper defended his government's economic record through two recessions Thursday, a month before legislative elections and at a time when polls show his Tories neck and neck with center-left parties.