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OTTAWA - Canada's chief electoral officer has no discretion ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:11:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - Canada's chief electoral officer has no discretion to audit or investigate election expense claims by party candidates but must simply reimburse them if the paperwork appears in order, a lawyer representing two Conservative agents argued Monday in Federal Court.

OTTAWA - The Canadian men's field lacrosse team has added Prime ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:35:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - The Canadian men's field lacrosse team has added Prime Minister Stephen Harper to its roster of supporters.

OTTAWA - The lawyer representing two federal Conservative agents ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:21:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - The lawyer representing two federal Conservative agents had a rough morning as Federal Court began hearing a Tory case against Elections Canada related to 2006 advertising expenses.

TORONTO - Prime Minister Stephen Harper urged journalists to ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:08:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - TORONTO - Prime Minister Stephen Harper urged journalists to "shine light into dark corners" of government affairs during a speech late Saturday, but wouldn't take questions from reporters covering the event.

TORONTO - Prime Minister Stephen Harper says freedom of the ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:10:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - TORONTO - Prime Minister Stephen Harper says freedom of the media is a cornerstone of democracy.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper urged journalists to "shine light ...

(CBC) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:45:15 GMT

(CBC) - Prime Minister Stephen Harper urged journalists to "shine light into dark corners" of government affairs during a speech late Saturday, but wouldn't take questions from reporters covering the event.

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's ruling Conservatives and the main ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's ruling Conservatives and the main opposition Liberals both lost ground in a poll published on Friday as the left-leaning New Democrats enjoyed a surprising surge in public support.

OTTAWA - Conservatives received a slap on the wrist Thursday ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:35:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - Conservatives received a slap on the wrist Thursday for misrepresenting an opponent in one of many ultra-partisan flyers the party's MPs have been mailing - at taxpayers' expense - across the country.

OTTAWA - The man who is now the target of so much Conservative ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:38:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - The man who is now the target of so much Conservative scorn was thought suitably intrepid to be assigned by his government masters to some of the hottest counter-insurgencies over the past 15 years.

OTTAWA - The Harper government is dismissing calls for a public ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - The Harper government is dismissing calls for a public inquiry into damning allegations that the military handed over prisoners to face torture in Afghanistan.

OTTAWA - Hell hath no wrath like a Conservative government ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:57:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - Hell hath no wrath like a Conservative government scorned - just ask the string of bureaucrats, advocates and citizens whose reputations have felt the fury.

OTTAWA - The Harper government is dismissing calls for a public ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:35:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - The Harper government is dismissing calls for a public inquiry into bruising allegations by a federal official that the military handed over Afghan prisoners to face torture.

OTTAWA - Liberals are incensed that Conservative MPs have distributed ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - Liberals are incensed that Conservative MPs have distributed taxpayer-funded pamphlets that suggest the Grits are anti-Semitic.

Liberals are demanding an apology from the Conservative government ...

(CBC) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:47:37 GMT

(CBC) - Liberals are demanding an apology from the Conservative government for distributing taxpayer-funded pamphlets that suggest the Grits are anti-Semitic.

AMRITSAR, India - India's stunning contrasts were once more ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:29:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - AMRITSAR, India - India's stunning contrasts were once more in evidence as Prime Minister Stephen Harper concluded a three-day tour of the emerging South Asian economic giant.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation isn't impressed with the federal ...

(CBC) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:41:58 GMT

(CBC) - The Canadian Taxpayers Federation isn't impressed with the federal government's fiscal management, even though federation alumni hold senior roles in the government.

OTTAWA - Two members of a federal bridge corporation attended ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:36:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - Two members of a federal bridge corporation attended a Conservative fundraiser last May, even though the conflict-of-interest code of their parent agency bars directors from political events or meetings.

The Opposition Conservatives questioned the government Wednesday ...

(CBC) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:42:34 GMT

(CBC) - The Opposition Conservatives questioned the government Wednesday about possible penalties if the proposed sale of NB Power doesn't go ahead, suggesting they have information that there would be a cost.

Next year's G20 summit slated to be held in Ontario's Muskoka ...

(CBC) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:56:18 GMT

(CBC) - Next year's G20 summit slated to be held in Ontario's Muskoka region might be moved to the Toronto area because of the logistics of holding the meeting at the popular cottage destination.

Social Development Minister Kelly Lamrock is denying there is ...

(CBC) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:10:33 GMT

(CBC) - Social Development Minister Kelly Lamrock is denying there is any rift between him and the Liberal government over the proposed NB Power sale.

NEW DELHI - Terrorist threats and civilian nuclear commerce ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:30:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - NEW DELHI - Terrorist threats and civilian nuclear commerce performed a delicate dance Tuesday as the prime ministers of Canada and India pledged mutual co-operation on a pair of hot-button issues that could bedevil a renewed Indo-Canadian relationship. Stephen Harper, near the end of his first visit to the South Asian giant since assuming office four years ago, sat down with Manmohan Singh to face a two-question news conference that managed to link two seemingly disparate issues.

OTTAWA - The federal Liberals say the Harper government has ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:49:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - The federal Liberals say the Harper government has taken stimulus propaganda to a new extreme - erecting signs about signs.

NEW DELHI - The issue of a proposed civilian nuclear co-operation ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:03:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - NEW DELHI - The issue of a proposed civilian nuclear co-operation deal between Canada and India is taking centre stage as Prime Minister Stephen Harper meets Tuesday in New Delhi with senior government officials.

New Brunswick's Opposition Tories say the Liberal government ...

(CBC) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:47:17 GMT

(CBC) - New Brunswick's Opposition Tories say the Liberal government should be collecting income taxes from Hydro-Québec if the proposed NB Power deal is passed.

OTTAWA - Federal opposition parties are accusing Stephen Harper ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:22:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - Federal opposition parties are accusing Stephen Harper of giving up on climate-change negotiations three weeks before a UN climate conference in Denmark.

MUMBAI, India - First Stephen Harper got by with a little help ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:23:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - MUMBAI, India - First Stephen Harper got by with a little help from the Beatles.

MUMBAI, India - Prime Minister Stephen Harper experienced the ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:20:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - MUMBAI, India - Prime Minister Stephen Harper experienced the complexities and contradictions of India on Monday with a chaotic tour schedule that took him from the gritty and moving scene of a terrorist attack to Bollywood star power and the corridors of business power.

MUMBAI (AFP) - Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Wednesday began ...

(AFP) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:59:00 GMT

(AFP) - MUMBAI (AFP) - Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Wednesday began a two-day visit to India, calling for stronger and improved ties between the nations, particularly on trade.

The next leader of the P.E.I. Progressive Conservative party ...

(CBC) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:45:25 GMT

(CBC) - The next leader of the P.E.I. Progressive Conservative party will be elected on Sep. 18, 2010.

MUMBAI, India - Prime Minister Stephen Harper has arrived in ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - MUMBAI, India - Prime Minister Stephen Harper has arrived in Mumbai at the start of a three-day visit to India.

SINGAPORE - Global climate change negotiators are bogged down ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - SINGAPORE - Global climate change negotiators are bogged down in minutiae and need to step back and look at the big picture, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Sunday.

SINGAPORE - Leaders of major and emerging economies formally ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:53:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - SINGAPORE - Leaders of major and emerging economies formally punted an international agreement on curbing greenhouse gas emissions down the road Sunday.

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's ruling Conservatives retain a strong ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:32:00 GMT

(Reuters) - TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's ruling Conservatives retain a strong lead over their opponents, making it unlikely their minority government will face an election soon, according to a poll published on Saturday.

SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Stephen Harper says there are environmental ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:28:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Stephen Harper says there are environmental and economic reasons to insist that both developed and emerging economies agree on the next round of climate change rules.

WINNIPEG - A Conservative member of Parliament was unapologetic ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:32:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - WINNIPEG - A Conservative member of Parliament was unapologetic Friday after school officials rejected her attempt to provide students with free water bottles bearing the Conservative party logo.

SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrived early Saturday ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:20:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrived early Saturday morning in this tiny island nation-state for what amounts to less than 24 hours of talks on global economic recovery and trade flows.

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Despite a comfortable lead in opinion polls, ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:46:00 GMT

(Reuters) - OTTAWA (Reuters) - Despite a comfortable lead in opinion polls, Canada's minority Conservative government would not likely improve on the results of the 2008 vote if a new election were held today, pollster Ekos said on Friday.

OTTAWA - It's up to the government, not the courts, to decide ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:33:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - It's up to the government, not the courts, to decide whether Omar Khadr should come home to Canada, a federal lawyer has told the Supreme Court.

A Manitoba school division is turning down an offer of free ...

(CBC) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:14:22 GMT

(CBC) - A Manitoba school division is turning down an offer of free water bottles for students because the items display a politician's name and party logo.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Prime Minister Stephen Harper is en route ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:18:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Prime Minister Stephen Harper is en route to Singapore for the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation leaders' summit.

MONTREAL - The federal Conservatives must come clean and explain ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:08:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - MONTREAL - The federal Conservatives must come clean and explain their ties to the scandal-plagued provincial party Action democratique du Quebec.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper is off to Singapore for a weekend ...

(CBC) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:07:24 GMT

(CBC) - Prime Minister Stephen Harper is off to Singapore for a weekend APEC summit meeting. From there, he heads to India for a three-day visit.

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's governing Conservatives are maintaining ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's governing Conservatives are maintaining a double-digit lead in public support over the rival Liberal Party though they have slipped from polling levels normally seen necessary to form a majority government.

One day after announcing his resignation, Action Démocratique ...

(CBC) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:32:11 GMT

(CBC) - One day after announcing his resignation, Action Démocratique du Québec Leader Gilles Taillon says he was the victim of a putsch organized by the former "owners" of the party, including former leader Mario Dumont, other influential members of the ADQ and the federal Conservative Party.

QUEBEC - The outgoing leader of the Action democratique du ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:31:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - QUEBEC - The outgoing leader of the Action democratique du Quebec says a conspiracy hatched between the federal Tories and influential members of his own party ultimately led to the demise of his leadership.

OTTAWA - Avoid a fall election? Check. ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:12:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - Avoid a fall election? Check.

OTTAWA (AFP) - Canada's Conservatives strengthened their shaky ...

(AFP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:40:00 GMT

(AFP) - OTTAWA (AFP) - Canada's Conservatives strengthened their shaky grip on power Tuesday after unexpectedly winning two of four by-elections, thrashing separatists in Quebec and winning back a lost Tory stronghold in Nova Scotia.

OTTAWA (AFP) - The Conservatives strengthened their shaky grip ...

(AFP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:40:00 GMT

(AFP) - OTTAWA (AFP) - The Conservatives strengthened their shaky grip on power on Tuesday after unexpectedly winning two of four by-elections, thrashing separatists in Quebec and winning back a lost Tory stronghold in Nova Scotia.

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper held a conference call ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:41:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper held a conference call with the premiers on Tuesday to talk about swine flu and the economy.