Stephen Harper
'Canadian Psycho' suspect accused of harassing PM
Jun 02, 2012 13:18 EDT
A Canadian porn star suspected of cutting off and mailing his lover's limbs is also accused of harassing the country's prime minister and other lawmakers, according to an arrest warrant.
NATO traces path out of Afghanistan
May 21, 2012 19:05 EDT
NATO leaders mapped a path out of the unpopular war in Afghanistan on Monday, backing plans to hand Afghans the combat lead from mid-2013 while vowing to stick by them as they seize their own destiny.
Canadian leader says Afghan mission to end in 2014
May 21, 2012 18:19 EDT
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Monday at a NATO summit in Chicago that Canada's military mission in Afghanistan would end March 31, 2014.
Nude of Canadian PM gets mixed response
May 18, 2012 17:53 EDT
A painting depicting Canada's Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the nude on display at a public library drew condemnation and snickers in the halls of power on Friday.
Conrad Black hits back at Canadian opposition leader
May 18, 2012 11:58 EDT
Former press baron Conrad Black in his first interview since being released from a Florida prison has fired back at Canada's opposition leader for labeling him a "British criminal."
Canada, Poland partner to develop shale gas
May 14, 2012 16:32 EDT
Visiting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper on Monday announced that their two countries would bolster energy cooperation to develop shale gas deposits.
Polish PM heads to Canada for three-day visit
May 12, 2012 12:19 EDT
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was headed to Canada on Saturday for a three-day visit postponed two years ago by the air crash that killed president Lech Kaczynski in Russia.
US official faults Americas' lax stance on Cuba rights
May 08, 2012 11:47 EDT
The top US official on Latin American affairs expressed disappointment Tuesday that more countries in the region have not put more pressure on Cuba over its record on human rights.
Israel's Peres discusses security with Harper
May 07, 2012 19:30 EDT
Israeli President Shimon Peres discussed the Jewish state's security concerns with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Monday as his four-day state visit got underway with Iran the likely focus.
Canada's Harper hopes for close ties with Hollande
May 06, 2012 18:27 EDT
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper expressed hope for close cooperation with French president-elect Francois Hollande, in a telephone call congratulating him on his election victory Sunday.
Canada Tories hold onto power in oil-rich Alberta
Apr 24, 2012 04:44 EDT
Canada's Tories have won provincial elections in oil-rich Alberta, extending their 41-year hold on power despite a major challenge from a more conservative upstart.
Canada's oil-producing Alberta province heads to polls
Apr 20, 2012 18:49 EDT
After 41 years at the helm of Canada's oil-rich Alberta province, the Tories are facing possible defeat in a general election on Monday, against a new far right party.
Canada streamlines environmental reviews
Apr 17, 2012 15:05 EDT
Canada on Tuesday unveiled plans to simplify the way it reviews major economic projects, but the opposition charged that the changes would gut the country's environmental protection laws.
Americas leaders end summit in discord
Apr 16, 2012 02:08 EDT
A Pan-American summit has ended in discord here as regional leaders failed to agree on Cuba's inclusion in future summits in the face of US and Canadian opposition.
No accord on Cuba as Americas leaders end summit
Apr 15, 2012 19:43 EDT
Leaders from across the Americas failed to agree Sunday on Cuba's inclusion at future summits in the face of US and Canadian opposition, ending a rough two days for US President Barack Obama.
Americas leaders end summit, no accord on Cuba
Apr 15, 2012 16:24 EDT
Leaders from across the Americas ended a two-day summit here Sunday with no final statement, failing to agree on Cuba's inclusion at future summits in the face of US and Canadian opposition.
Canada's aid overhaul ignores the needy: critics
Apr 12, 2012 19:57 EDT
Canada is radically changing how it doles out foreign aid, funding partnerships with chosen mining giants and development groups while ignoring those most in need, critics say.
Canada's PM calls for LatAm trade liberalization
Apr 12, 2012 15:24 EDT
Canada's prime minister on Thursday called for more free trade in Latin America ahead of a meeting with regional leaders at a summit in Colombia this weekend.
Canada cuts CO2 emissions, but misses target
Apr 11, 2012 19:44 EDT
Canada's greenhouse gas emissions fell steadily from a peak in 2007 to 692 megatons in 2010, but remain far above its original target, according to government data released Wednesday.
PM names new communications chief
Apr 04, 2012 13:20 EDT
Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper named Andrew MacDougall as his new communications chief on Wednesday, after the sudden departure of his predecessor.
