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 | 6 | 4.50 | 0.55% | +150% | 38,005,238 | 525,418 | $1,700,000 | 23,502$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 9,471 | $370,000 | 467$ |
| Totals | 7 | 45,505,938 | 534,889 | $2,070,000 | 23,969$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Hong Kong:
Stephen Harper was present at the World Cup draw ceremony.
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Canada:
Stephen Harper made big defence commitments at NATO summits and then reneged.
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Canada:
While at CTV, Mr. Fife broke the news that Nigel Wright, then the chief of staff to prime minister Stephen Harper, had given senator Mike Duffy a $90,000 personal cheque.
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Canada:
Prime Minister Stephen Harper supported the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
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Canada:
When Stephen Harper’s Conservative government approved the Northern Gateway proposal for a pipeline to northern B.C. in 2014, it attached 209 conditions.
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Canada:
The Conservative government of Stephen Harper moved that line to six months that same year, 2013.
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Canada:
In 2011, a group called LulzRaft claimed responsibility for breaking into the party’s website and posting a false story about then-prime minister Stephen Harper.
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Canada:
Mr. Rathgeber had criticized Prime Minister Stephen Harper for expecting MPs to regurgitate talking points.
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Canada:
Stephen Harper's plan is referenced in relation to Belinda Stronach's actions.
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Canada:
David Emerson left the Liberals to join Stephen Harper’s minority government in 2006.
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