Stephen Harper

Here's what PM Narendra Modi said when ex-Canada PM Stephen Harper congratulated him for BJP win in UP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his gratitude to former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper, who congratulated him on the BJP's decisive victory in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.

Mar 13, 2017, 17:26 PM IST

Canada apologises for 'great injustice' to Indians in 1914

Former prime minister Stephen Harper did apologise for the incident at a public event in British Columbia in 2008, but the Sikh-Canadians were demanding a formal statement in the Parliament.

May 19, 2016, 13:47 PM IST

Economy, security woes dent popularity of Canadaian PM Justin Trudeau

One hundred days after Justin Trudeau `s Liberal government was sworn in, the still-popular Canadian prime minister faces mounting criticism, against the backdrop of a floundering economy and terror fears.

Feb 07, 2016, 09:30 AM IST

Dr Subhash Chandra to receive Canada India Foundation (CIF) Chanchlani Global Indian Award

Dr Subhash Chandra will receive the award in Toronto on April 22, 2016.

Feb 03, 2016, 14:36 PM IST

Canada to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees by end of February

Canada's commitment reflects the change in government after last month's election.

Nov 25, 2015, 04:45 AM IST

Justin Trudeau wins Canada general elections in a landslide victory

Mr Trudeau was elected Liberal leader only two years ago, coming after two past leaders failed to unseat Harper in 2008 and 2011.

Oct 20, 2015, 12:15 PM IST

Canadian election could see Trudeau's son become PM

Canadian voters cast their ballots today to decide whether to extend Conservative leader Stephen Harper's near-decade in power or return Canada to its more liberal roots.

Oct 19, 2015, 13:53 PM IST

Canada PM Stephen Harper denies delaying Syrians resettlement

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.

Oct 09, 2015, 10:17 AM IST

Canada`s Harper defends air strikes targeting Islamic State group

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.

Sep 29, 2015, 09:10 AM IST

Niqab ban is hot button issue in Canada election debate

Prime Minister Stephen Harper sought to win over the key French-Canadian vote in an election debate Thursday with a firm defense of a popular niqab ban that split his rivals.

Sep 25, 2015, 13:37 PM IST

Court rejects ban on Muslim veil at Canadian citizenship ceremonies

An appeals court rejected the Canadian government`s ban on face coverings worn by some Muslims during citizenship ceremonies, the Canadian Press reported on Tuesday.

Sep 16, 2015, 11:17 AM IST

Canada posts first budget surplus since Great Recession

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.

Apr 22, 2015, 05:30 AM IST

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

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.

Apr 18, 2015, 17:26 PM IST

India and Canada should work for better trade relations

The friendship between Canada and India was stronger than ever before and both nations should continue to work to remove the barriers that hinder bilateral trade and investment, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said.

Aug 13, 2014, 23:35 PM IST