Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Prime Minister Stephen Harper: Harper has embarked on a three-day trip to South America without taking any questions, hoping instead to deflect public attention to his policy agenda, according to Times Colonist. In South America, he's expected to trumpet Canada's economic strength and competitive advantages in mining and energy and OTTAWA - Canadians will have to wait until Wednesday to hear Prime Minister Stephen Harper answer questions about the Senate expenses scandal. Before he left, Harper gave a public speech to his caucus, stressing his long-term plans for Senate accountability and ignoring questions shouted by members of the media. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.