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Dimitri Soudas

Is the "Harper Government" just beginning to rebrand Canada?

First it was the prime minister's name on all official announcements. Now critics worry that a broader move is afoot to "redesign" the government.

Conservative party website hacked with prank post about Harper's health

The Conservative party's website was hacked earlier this morning, reporting claims that Stephen Harper had been rushed to the hospital after choking on his morning breakfast. "According to staff at...

No Harper Netanyahu G8 talks: spokesman says amid glowing Israeli reports

Prime Minister Stephen Harper did not discuss the G8 summit with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, a Harper spokesman says. The statement by Dimitri Soudas, Harper's communications director...

Harper defends aide, senator following mysterious recordings

OTTAWA -The name of controversial Quebec construction boss Tony Accurso has cost the careers of figures connected to Montreal City Hall, and has suddenly landed like a ball of kryptonite on the...