| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
| statements
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement to mark the celebration of Christmas by those Christians observing the Julian calendar.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| statements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the celebration of Christmas by Orthodox Christians and Catholics of the varied Eastern rites:
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| statements
It was with profound sadness that I learned of the loss of Corporal Steve Martin, who died after an improvised explosive device detonated while he was on patrol. On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| statements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement following the announcement by Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary General, that a new UN Commission on Information and Accountability for Women and Children's Health has been established. The Commission will be co-chaired by Prime Minister Harper and Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete: