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 (66 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 13 | 5.92 | 1.22% | +30% | 38,005,238 | 600,831 | $1,700,000 | 26,876$ |
| China | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 1,402,112,000 | 915,217 | $14,000,000 | 9,138$ |
| Totals | 14 | 1,440,117,238 | 1,516,048 | $15,700,000 | 36,014$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Stephen Harper unveiled his official portrait during a ceremony in Ottawa.
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Canada:
Former prime minister Stephen Harper urged political parties to work together for the sake of national unity.
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Canada:
Stephen Harper called on Canadians to stand united and help the country become less dependent on the United States to counter economic and sovereignty threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Canada:
Former prime minister Stephen Harper is celebrated for leading the Conservatives to electoral victory 20 years ago.
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Canada:
Stephen Harper is mentioned as a former Prime Minister who won 84 percent of the vote after losing the 2004 election.
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Canada:
The Stephen Harper government had announced that cuts were coming to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP).
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Canada:
Stephen Harper stepped down as leader after he lost to the Trudeau Liberals in 2015.
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China:
Stephen Harper's former industrial minister, James Moore, shared Carney's speech, urging a focus on national future.
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Canada:
Stephen Harper is mentioned as a former Prime Minister whose limited-government conservatism influences Pierre Poilievre.
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Canada:
Wesley Wark served on an advisory council on national security for former prime ministers Paul Martin and Stephen Harper.
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