stephen harper
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Tories discussed free trade with China, but focused on other deals
Prime Minister Trudeau is travelling to China this week to strengthen Canada’s business ties with the country.
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How Harper’s old schoolmate helped kill Keystone XL
The Vermont environmentalist claims to have had the same upbringing as the outgoing prime minister.
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‘Need for change’ main motivator in Canadian voters’ election decision, poll shows
Big vote movers included infrastructure investment, niqab and a balanced budget.
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Mulcair says only he can stop TPP, accuses Trudeau of siding with Harper
NDP leader says Prime Minister desperately signed a secret trade deal simply to have something to announce on the election trail.
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Wynne attacks Harper for lack of leadership
Ont. premier says federal Conservatives have bungled a host of issues including climate change, infrastructure funding and pensions.
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Ontario’s pension pains
What manufacturers need to know about ORPP.
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Feds balances books one year early, post surprise $1.9B surplus
Number ends a streak of six deficits under the Conservatives.
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Election: Leaders focus on vote-rich Ontario
Federal leaders use the province’s ailing manufacturing sector as a backdrop for a one-day clash of economic visions.
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Coalition talk comes up as post Labour Day kicks campaign off
Conservatives holds firm on anti-coalition stance; Trudeau reiterates Liberal willingness to cooperate.
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Harper, Mulcair find unfamiliar territory: sharing deficit views
Federal leaders agree a deficit to stimulate the economy from the fallout from the 2008-09 global economic crisis was necessary.
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Harper deflects StatsCan recession report
NDP, Liberals pounce on campaign trail, suggesting Canada’s “technical recession” is proof Harper’s economic plan has failed.
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Harper, Wynne lock horns again over Ontario pension plan
Prime minister goes out of his way to attack Ont. Liberal plan after journalists don’t ask him about it at press conference.
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First Conservative campaign promise: boosting apprenticeships tax credits
Maximum credit rises to $2,500 from $2,000 and extends into the third and fourth years of eligible training.
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Campaign won’t keep Canada from TPP trade talks, Harper says
Prime minister says negotiators will continue to defend Canadian interests, notably the country’s supply management system.
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Harper urges Canada to stay the course, while Trudeau urges opposite
Tories, Liberals face off in early campaign showdown.
