Canada posts first budget surplus since Great Recession

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 05:30

Canada posted its first budget surplus since the global economic downturn on Tuesday, lifting the re-election hopes of Prime Minister Stephen Harper`s Tories in six months.

PM Modi's visit to Canada generated business worth 1.6 billion Canadian dollars

Last Updated: Saturday, April 18, 2015, 17:26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Canada has generated business worth more than 1.6 billion Canadian dollars, according to official figures released by the Harper government here.

Arabs MPs heckle, Jews applaud Canada PM at Israel Knesset

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 09:18

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper was shouted down by Arab lawmakers at the Israeli Knesset on Monday in a speech which won him a standing ovation from Jewish MPs.

Obama to meet North American leaders in February

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 07:53

President Barack Obama will meet in Mexico next month with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

First road to Canada`s Arctic coast breaks ground

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 03:47

Prime Minister Stephen Harper officially broke ground Wednesday on the US$185 million first all-season highway to Canada`s Arctic coast, which it is hoped will open up resource development in the far north.

Canadian PM to skip Sochi Olympics

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 18:46

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will not go to Sochi, Russia for the Winter Olympics, The Globe and Mail newspaper reported.

Canada PM to boycott Sri Lanka Commonwealth summit

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 17:26

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said he will skip a Commonwealth summit next month in Sri Lanka to protest the government`s human rights record.

Canadian PM overhauls cabinet

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 12:29

Harper has brought in "younger members of parliament ready for new opportunities" while keeping "steady hands that will continue to deliver strong leadership in key portfolios" in one of the largest Cabinet shuffles.

Canada announces funding for clean energy projects

Last Updated: Saturday, May 4, 2013, 18:01

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced 82 million Canadian dollars in funding for 55 new clean-energy projects, ranging from electric vehicles to wind power.

Justin Bieber defends fashion choice for meeting with Canadian PM

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 16:13

Justin Bieber, who sent tongues wagging when he wore overalls to accept the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from Canadian Prime Minster Stephen Harper, has been forced to defend his choice of clothing.

Justin Bieber receives Diamond Jubilee medal from Canadian PM

Last Updated: Saturday, November 24, 2012, 19:18

Pop star Justin Bieber has been honored with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal and he received the award from the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Canadian PM plays cricket, hockey in Bangalore

Last Updated: Friday, November 9, 2012, 21:03

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper signed off his six-day visit to India on a sportive note Friday by playing cricket and hockey with students of Bishop Cotton Boys & Girls School in the heart of this tech hub.