Public events for April 25, 2013
Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Thursday, April 25th are:
Ottawa, Ontario
11:00 a.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will present Military Honours on Parliament Hill. Parliament HillCentre Block1 Wellington StreetOttawa, Ontario
*Open to media
NOTES:
Media should arrive no later than 10:30 a.m.
Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
Media should contact the Parliamentary Press Gallery for accreditation.
Ottawa, Ontario
11:10 a.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will participate in a welcome ceremony for the arrival of Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.
Parliament HillCentre Block - Rotunda1 Wellington StreetOttawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
*Open to media
NOTES:
Media should arrive at the Rotunda no later than 10:40 a.m.
Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
Media should contact the Parliamentary Press Gallery for accreditation.
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PM announces investment treaty with Nigeria
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mohammed Namadi Sambo, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, today announced the conclusion of negotiations toward a Canada-Nigeria Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA). The announcement was made following a bilateral meeting that was part of Mr. Sambo’s visit to Canada from April 30 to May 4, 2013.
“This agreement will facilitate investment flows between Canada and Nigeria, contributing to job creation and economic growth in both countries,” said Prime Minister Harper. “It will provide Canadian companies and investors with the protection and confidence they need to take advantage of the many commercial opportunities in Africa’s most populous nation.”
The Agreement will come into force once both parties complete their respective domestic ratification processes. There are significant Canadian investment opportunities in Nigeria, including in the extractive, information and |
PM tables the 20th Annual Report on the Public Service of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today tabled in Parliament the 20th Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canadafrom Wayne G. Wouters, the Clerk of the Privy Council, Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Public Service.
The Report reflects on the significant changes that have unfolded in the Public Service and the world since the publication of the First Annual Report to the Prime Minister in 1992. Over the past year, the Public Service has delivered on the government’s agenda and continued to find more efficient and effective ways of doing business, while managing personnel changes in a sensible and respectful manner.
“The Clerk’s Annual Report provides a snapshot of the great work of public servants serving Canadians and efforts to improve the operation of the government”, said Prime Minister Harper. “I am looking forward to working closely with the Public Service as it continues to position itself |
Public event for April 27, 2013
Public event for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Saturday, April 27th is:
Toronto, Ontario
6:45 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will deliver remarks at the Leaside 100 Gala. He will be joined by Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, and John Carmichael, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West.
All Canadian Self-Storage Facility 1 Laird Dr. Toronto, ONM4G 3S8
*Open to media
NOTES:
Media should arrive no later than 6:15 p.m.
Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
PMO Press Office: 613-957-5555PMO Staff Onsite: Carl Vallée, Press Secretary |
