Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015, leading the Conservative Party. His tenure was marked by a focus on economic management, tax cuts, and a tough stance on crime. Harper's government prioritized free trade agreements and a strong military presence, while also facing criticism for its environmental policies and handling of Indigenous issues. After losing the 2015 election, Harper remained a significant figure in Canadian politics and continues to influence the Conservative Party.
Born on Apr 30, 1959 (67 years old)
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Mr. Carney's speech to the chamber was the first by a Canadian prime minister since Stephen Harper in 2007.
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In 2012, former prime minister Stephen Harper cut off formal diplomatic ties with Tehran.
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Former prime minister Stephen Harper cut off formal diplomatic ties with Tehran during his tenure.
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Stephen Harper announced free-trade talks with India's prime minister in 2010.
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Stephen Harper was the prime minister when the Parliamentary Budget Office was created in 2006.
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Former prime minister Stephen Harper called the Mirabel Airport a 'mistake of history' in 2006.
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Both Mr. Trudeau and Mr. Harper visited Punjab and its Golden Temple in Amritsar during their first official trips to India.
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Former prime minister Stephen Harper restricted supplementary coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program.
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Many of the political staff under both Stephen Harper and Justin Trudeau came with experience mainly in provincial governments.
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Diplomatic relations between Canada and Iran were severed in 2012 by then-prime minister Stephen Harper.
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