Stephen Harper government

Deal freeing Catholic entities from $25M campaign for residential schools released

2 years ago By The Canadian Press

Stephen Harper’s Conservative government agreed to “forever discharge” Catholic entities from raising $25 million for residential school survivors and paid their legal bill.

Innu leader named top minister as Harper unveils new cabinet

14 years ago By Mark Blackburn

Former Labrador Innu leader Peter Penashue was appointed minister of intergovernmental affairs by Prime Minister Stephen Harper who unveiled his the first cabinet of his new majority government Wednesday.