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Canada’s New Government understands that the first principle of Arctic sovereignty is use it or lose it. Today’s announcements tell the world that Canada has a real, growing, long-term presence in the Arctic.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced a significant expansion of the boundaries of the Nahanni National Park Reserve.

Today we celebrate one of our country’s greatest strengths – its commitment to pluralism. A country of freedom and democracy, a land of hope and opportunity, Canada has drawn immigrants from all corners of the earth.

Canada is committed to playing a bigger role in the Caribbean and the Americas.

It is a great pleasure to come aboard HMCS Fredericton today and to join with the ships officers and crew in welcoming members of the Barbados Defence Force and Barbados Legion.

In a speech marking the 10th anniversary of the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement today, Prime Minister Stephen Harper declared that reviving and expanding Canadian political and economic engagement in the Americas is a major foreign policy goal of Canada’s New Government.

Canada is committed to the Americas and we see Chile as a key partner in this regard.

Canada has a choice when it comes to defending our sovereignty over the Arctic. We either use it or lose it. And make no mistake, this Government intends to use it. Because Canada’s Arctic is central to our national identity as a northern nation. It is part of our history. And it represents the tremendous potential of our future.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces a substantial investment to boost Canada’s production of biofuels.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces new upgrades to the Navy’s Halifax-Class frigates.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of Canadian Heritage Beverley J. Oda celebrated Canada Day with the thousands present on Parliament Hill today and invited all Canadians to join in celebrations being held in communities across the country.

I can’t think of any other country where a single sport is such a big part of the history and the culture. Nothing unites us, nothing defines us, like the game of hockey.

Together, these improvements to New Brunswick’s transportation infrastructure will smooth traffic flow, increase the efficient movement of goods and people, and stimulate jobs and opportunities in the road construction sector.

I wish you all – Quebecers, Francophones and Canadians – a most wonderful Fête nationale.

Flight 182 may have flown under the flag of India, but the murder of its passengers was a singularly Canadian crime and tragedy.