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 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 45 | 5.51 | 2.01% | +100% | 38,005,238 | 1,526,315 | $1,700,000 | 68,273$ |
| Spain | 2 | 5.50 | 0.08% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 43,182 | $1,400,000 | 1,293$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,681 | $2,700,000 | 743$ |
| Totals | 48 | 152,646,027 | 1,588,178 | $5,800,000 | 70,309$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Stephen Harper is a former prime minister who criticized Mark Carney's role during the financial crisis.
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Canada:
Stephen Harper won a majority with 39 per cent of the vote in 2011.
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Canada:
The Conservatives circulated a video message to encourage voters from former prime minister Stephen Harper, who re-offered his endorsement of Mr. Poilievre.
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Canada:
Stephen Harper is referenced as the leader of the last Conservative government.
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Canada:
Mr. Smith successfully sued the Conservative government led by Stephen Harper over its refusal to support his bid for clemency.
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Canada:
Stephen Harper is mentioned as a former Conservative prime minister who refused to change the federal equalization program.
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Canada:
Dimitri Soudas, former director of communications in Stephen Harper’s PMO, told The Canadian Press that it’s time to dismantle the Debates Commission.
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Canada:
Young called Stephen Harper’s Conservative Party government 'backward' and said it had 'trashed' the country’s resources.
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Canada:
Such a law was passed by former prime minister Stephen Harper before being struck down by a unanimous Supreme Court ruling in 2022.
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Canada:
Kory Teneycke was once a spokesman for then-prime minister Stephen Harper.
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