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01-01-2014
Happy New Year Canada, PM Harper & Family.
Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/ )
Government’s 2013 Achievements
December 31, 2013
Ottawa, Ontario
Over the past year, the Government of Canada has delivered on its
commitments to:

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper highlights government's
2013 achievements December 31, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/) Prime Minister Stephen Harper
highlights government's 2013 achievements December 31, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement
highlighting some of the government's significant accomplishments
in 2013: “In 2013, our Government delivered on the priorities of
Canadians: creating jobs and opportunities, supporting and
protecting Canadian families, and putting Canada first.
“We know Canadian families work hard for their money; that‟s why
we kept taxes low. The federal tax burden is at its lowest level in 50
years, and Canadian families are paying less in taxes than in 2006.
“We‟re also looking out for Canadians, among the most digitally
connected people in the world, by introducing specific measures
to promote more choice, lower prices and better service in
Canada‟s wireless and cable television markets.


Prime Minister Stephen Harper

“And we know that nothing contributes to a better quality of life than a
good job. Since 2009, Canada has created over one million new jobs, most
of which are high-wage positions in the private sector.
“To ensure that Canadians always have the first crack at available jobs
we‟ve improved the Temporary Foreign Workers Program, and introduced
the Canada Job Grant to connect people with the skills training they need
to fill available jobs.
“Our Government also understands that spending more than you earn is
not a sustainable path to prosperity. So in 2013 we introduced measures to
reduce the federal deficit, as well as the size and cost of Government.
“As a result of our actions, Canada‟s economy remains among the
strongest in the world, and we are on track to achieve a budget surplus in
2015-16. This will allow us to keep taxes low, and ensure that Government
spending on priorities like health care is sustainable.


“In October we reached an historic trade agreement with the
European Union that will create thousands of new jobs for
Canadians and give Canadian businesses from every region of the
country preferential access to a half-billion affluent new customers
in the EU. “We also continued to invest in the bridges, highways,
harbours and transit systems that keep our economy moving.
These investments include: supporting small craft fishing harbours
on the East Coast; redeveloping the Lévis ferry area in Quebec;
improving the public transit system in Toronto; seeing the
completion of Winnipeg's Centreport Canada Way; building the
Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk highway to the Arctic Coast; and announcing
an accelerated timeline for the construction of the new bridge for
the St. Lawrence.

Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/) Prime Minister Stephen Harper highlights
government's 2013 achievements December 31, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario

“Our Government was there for the people of Lac Mégantic in the
aftermath of the deadly train disaster, providing support for
recovery and decontamination efforts, and for the victims of
unprecedented flooding in Alberta.
“And we will continue to be there for children and for victims of
crime. That‟s why we introduced legislation to crack down on
cyberbullying and sexual predators on the internet. We also took
steps to ensure that public safety comes first when authorities make
decisions regarding persons found Not Criminally Responsible on
Account of Mental Disorder (NCR), and we will introduce a Victims‟
Bill of Rights to restore victims to their rightful place at the heart of
our justice system.



“After a decade of darkness, our
Government is fulfilling its commitment to give Canada‟s armed
forces „more teeth, less tail.‟ We launched the Defence Renewal
initiative that will put front-line capability before back-office
bureaucracy. And, from a new fleet of Chinook F-model
helicopters, to progress in the building of new ships for the Royal
Canadian Navy, and the modernization of our light armoured
vehicles, we‟re delivering the tools our armed forces need.
“To further defend Canada‟s sovereignty and long-term
prosperity, our Government has been marshalling resources from
across Government to establish and defend the outer limits of
Canada's continental shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Arctic
region. In 2013, the Government submitted two claims to the
United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf.




“We continued to work with Aboriginal leaders in 2013
to advance shared priorities, including: providing job
and skills training; improving water and wastewater
systems; strengthening transparency and accountability
for First Nation governments; and enhancing the rights
and protections offered to First Nations living on-reserve.




“And Canada continued to play a vital role
internationally. From the deployment of our Disaster
Assistance Response Team (DART) in the wake of
Typhoon Haiyan, and the provision of humanitarian
assistance to innocent civilians affected by the ongoing
conflict in Syria, to our ongoing support of initiatives to
improve maternal, newborn and child health in
developing countries, Canada is making a tangible
difference in the lives of people around the world.



“In the new year, our Government will build on the
achievements of 2013 and continue to seize every
opportunity to secure prosperity and security for
Canadians. We will do so by creating jobs and
opportunities, supporting and protecting Canadian
families, and putting Canada first.”


Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)
Government‟s 2013 Achievements December 31, 2013
Ottawa, Ontario, Continuing to increase trade and
open new markets for Canadian businesses. In 2013,
we concluded a historic agreement in principle on a
Canada-European Union Trade Agreement, which will
provide Canada with preferential market access to
the European Union‟s more than 500 million
consumers. In addition, Canada brought into force
the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement, and
signed a Free Trade Agreement with Honduras.


Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)
Government‟s 2013 Achievements December
31, 2013
Concluding, signing or bringing into force 10 foreign
investment promotion and protection agreements
(FIPAs), including with Nigeria, Benin and Tanzania;
more than any previous year.
Concluding negotiations for new or expanded air
transport agreements with 26 countries – a record
number for one year – including with
China, Japan, Senegal, Malaysia, Peru, Turkey, Pakis
tan and South Africa.


Continuing to increase trade and open new markets
for Canadian businesses.
In 2013, we concluded a historic agreement in principle
on a Canada-European Union Trade Agreement,
which will provide Canada with preferential market
access to the European Union‟s more than 500 million
consumers.



In addition, Canada brought into force the CanadaPanama Free Trade Agreement, and signed a Free
Trade Agreement with Honduras.
Concluding, signing or bringing into force 10 foreign
investment promotion and protection agreements
(FIPAs), including with Nigeria, Benin and Tanzania; more
than any previous year.



Concluding negotiations for new or expanded air
transport agreements with 26 countries – a record
number for one year – including with
China, Japan, Senegal, Malaysia, Peru, Turkey, Pakistan
and South Africa.



Making progress on the Beyond the Border Action
Plan, including by releasing the first ever joint
Canada-United States Border Infrastructure
Investment Plan, and launching Phase II of the
Canada-U.S. Entry-Exit Initiative.
Launching consultations on the Canada Job
Grant, which will help ensure that Canadians are
able to obtain the skills and qualifications they need
to get jobs in high-demand fields.



Making progress on the Beyond the Border Action
Plan, Reforming the Temporary Foreign Worker
Program to ensure that Canadians are given the first
chance at available jobs.
improvements to the public transit system in Toronto;
and construction, repair and maintenance at core
commercial fishing harbours across Canada.


Making significant infrastructure investments across the
country to create jobs and growth, including through
providing support for the revitalization of the Lévis ferry
area and the redevelopment of Gilmour Hill in
Quebec;
the creation of a new Centre for Northern Innovation in
Mining at Yukon College; the construction of the 140kilometre Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway – the first allweather road to the Arctic Coast; Announcing a new
accelerated timeline for the construction of the new
bridge for the St. Lawrence.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper Highlights Government's
2013 Achievements December 31, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario

Introducing the New Building
Canada Plan to build
roads, bridges, subways, commuter
rail and other public infrastructure in
cooperation with
provinces, territories and
municipalities.

TRANSITIONAL PAGE


the creation of a new Centre for Northern Innovation in
Mining at Yukon College; the construction of the 140kilometre Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway – the first allweather road to the Arctic Coast; improvements to the
public transit system in Toronto; and construction, repair
and maintenance at core commercial fishing harbours
across Canada.
Supporting innovation by announcing the new Build in
Canada Innovation Program to kick-start businesses
and get their innovative products and services from the
lab to the marketplace.

TRANSITIONAL PAGE



Announcing the government’s
Venture Capital Action Plan to
improve access to venture
capital financing by highgrowth Canadian
companies, so that they have
the capital they need to create
jobs and growth.

TRANSITIONAL PAGE



Transforming the National Research Council of Canada
(NRC) into an industry-focused research and
technology organization.
Renewing the Automotive Innovation Fund by providing
$250 million over five years (2013-2018) to automotive
companies in Canada in support of strategic, largescale research and development projects.



Launching the Growing Forward 2 policy framework
(2013-2018) for Canada's agricultural and agri-food
sector to ensure that Canadian producers and
processors have the tools and resources they need to
continue to innovate and capitalize on emerging
market opportunities.
Launching the Recreational Fisheries Conservation
Partnerships Program to support the protection,
restoration and rebuilding of recreational fisheries
habitat.

Announcing new measures to further strengthen
Canada‟s pipeline safety record by adding new
security and emergency management requirements.
Re-introducing the Offshore Health and Safety Act (Bill
C-5) to strengthen safety in Canada‟s offshore oil and
gas industry.
Adopting the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1 (Bill
C-60) and the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act No. 2 (Bill
C-4) to implement certain provisions of the budget
tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013, as well as other
measures.


Lowering the annual deficit in 2012-13 to $18.9 billion –
down by more than one-quarter from the deficit of
$26.3 billion in 2011-12.
Reforming Public Sector Pensions by introducing a 50-50
cost sharing model for public service pension plan
members, including Parliamentarians. The retirement
age for new federal hires was also increased, effective
January 1, 2013, from 60 to 65 years of age. Reforms will
save Canadian taxpayers $2.6-billion over the next five
years..


Ceasing distribution of the Canadian penny, and
phasing-out pennies in circulation, saving taxpayers an
estimated $11 million a year.
Investing $241 million over four years to help First Nation
youth between the ages of 18 and 24 get personalized
job and skills training.
Finalizing the federal loan guarantee for Nalcor‟s Lower
Churchill projects.



Supporting the development of innovative clean
technologies, including by providing more than $82
million through Canada‟s ecoENERGY Innovation
Initiative for 55 projects aimed at producing and using
energy in a cleaner, more efficient way; and
announcing $76.5 million through Sustainable
Development Technology Canada‟s (SDTC) SD Tech
FundTM for new investments supporting the
development of innovative clean technologies.

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Committing to establish new mandatory reporting
standards for Canadian extractive companies with a
view to enhancing transparency on the payments they
make to governments.
Introducing the Northwest Territories Devolution Act,
which will give Northerners greater control over their
lands and resources, support economic growth and
provide opportunities for Northerners.
Passing the Northern Jobs and Growth Act (Bill C-47),
which empowers the people of Nunavut to manage
land and resource development to fuel strong, healthy,
self-reliant communities.
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2014


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