Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of Rahim Jaffer, Member of Parliament for Edmonton–Strathcona, as National Caucus Chair.
“I am very pleased to name Rahim Jaffer as National Caucus Chair. He will be an enthusiastic and able member of our team,” said Harper. “The position of caucus chair is an important one and I am satisfied that I have made a good choice.”
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Ottawa, Ontario - 7 February 2006 -
Ottawa – The Prime Minister today announced that Jay Hill, Member of Parliament for Prince-George – Peace River, has been appointed Chief Government Whip. “I am very pleased to make this announcement and to confer these important responsibilities on such a capable and respected Parliamentarian,” said Prime Minister Harper. “In a minority Parliament the role of Whip is crucial, and everyone’s talent and hard work will be critical in helping us fulfill the mandate Canadians have given us.”News Releases
Ottawa, Ontario - 7 February 2006 -
Prime Minister Stephen Harper was pleased to announce today the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service. The changes reflect the smaller, more streamlined Cabinet structure of the new government: Nicole Jauvin, currently Deputy Minister of Social Development, becomes Associate Clerk of the Privy Council for Senior Personnel. Alan Nymark, currently Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, becomes Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development.News Releases
Ottawa, Ontario - 7 February 2006 -
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the names of parliamentary secretaries today. These men and women will be key members of his team, helping his government make the minority Parliament work for Canadians.News Releases
Ottawa, Ontario - 7 February 2006 -
Stephen Harper was sworn in today as Canada's 22nd Prime Minister, assuring Canadians that his government will build on Canada's achievements to keep the country strong, united, independent and free.News Releases
Ottawa, Ontario - 6 February 2006 -
The Prime Minister today announced that Parliament will return on Monday, April 3, 2006. The Governor General, on the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has summoned Parliament to meet on April 3, 2006. The election of the Speaker of the House of Commons will take place on that day, and the Speech from the Throne to begin the 1st Session of the 39th Parliament will be read by the Governor General in the Senate in the afternoon of April 4, 2006.News Releases
Ottawa, Ontario - 6 February 2006 -
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that he will introduce legislation as soon as possible to make the new $1200 Choice in Child Care Allowance effective as of July 1.News Releases
Ottawa, Ontario - 6 February 2006
