Stephen Harper
CanadapoliticianMaleb. 19595.8Global Dominance: 0.03%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.
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Stephen Harper is a former prime minister of Canada referenced in relation to Howard Anglin's experience.
The Bloc’s meta-campaign about referendum rulesCanada· 2026-06-03
The Conservative Party of Canada under Stephen Harper governed for a decade.
Central Canadian elites are as much to blame for Alberta’s separatist movement as anyone elseCanada· 2026-06-02
Former prime minister Stephen Harper will be campaigning for Albertans to remain a part of Canada and reject the sovereignty option in this October’s provincial referendum.
Former prime minister Harper to make the case for a united Canada ahead of Alberta referendumCanada· 2026-06-02
Stephen Harper is the former prime minister under whom Kerry-Lynne Findlay served as minister of national revenue.
New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay promises to unite party after identity crisisCanada· 2026-06-01
Kerry-Lynne Findlay, a lawyer and former minister of national revenue under then-prime-minister Stephen Harper, will lead the B.C. Conservatives into the next provincial election.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay wins BC Conservatives leadership raceCanada· 2026-05-31
Stephen Harper was the prime minister when Kerry-Lynne Findlay served as minister of national revenue.
BC Conservatives leadership vote to offer glimpse into party’s visionCanada· 2026-05-29
Mr. Dion hopes former prime ministers Stephen Harper and Jean Chrétien will get involved.
Don’t give Alberta separatists space to gain traction, Stéphane Dion warnsCanada· 2026-05-28
Dimitri Soudas, a political analyst and former director of communications for prime minister Stephen Harper.
Politicians in Quebec condemn Carney’s comments on referendum victoryCanada· 2026-05-27
Mr. Carney's speech to the chamber was the first by a Canadian prime minister since Stephen Harper in 2007.
Carney won’t ‘rule out’ military deployment in Middle East if allies or Canadians need helpCanada· 2026-03-05
In 2012, former prime minister Stephen Harper cut off formal diplomatic ties with Tehran.
Carney says Ottawa’s position supporting U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran was taken with regretCanada· 2026-03-04
Former prime minister Stephen Harper cut off formal diplomatic ties with Tehran during his tenure.
Iran’s former leader was ‘force for evil,’ defence minister says as he defends Ottawa’s backing of air strikesCanada· 2026-03-03Stephen Harper announced free-trade talks with India's prime minister in 2010.
After decades of mistrust and missteps, where do India and Canada fit together?Canada· 2026-02-26
Stephen Harper was the prime minister when the Parliamentary Budget Office was created in 2006.
OECD review praises Parliamentary Budget Office, recommends changes to appointment rulesCanada· 2026-02-26
Former prime minister Stephen Harper called the Mirabel Airport a 'mistake of history' in 2006.
First planes, now trains? Why Quebec’s Mirabel region is wary of high-speed railCanada· 2026-02-25
Both Mr. Trudeau and Mr. Harper visited Punjab and its Golden Temple in Amritsar during their first official trips to India.
Carney to visit Mumbai, New Delhi but not Punjab in business-focused India tripCanada· 2026-02-24
Former prime minister Stephen Harper restricted supplementary coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program.
Conservatives call for investigation into asylum seekers’ access to health careCanada· 2026-02-23
Many of the political staff under both Stephen Harper and Justin Trudeau came with experience mainly in provincial governments.
Why do we have such extraordinary centralization in the PMO?Canada· 2026-02-18
Diplomatic relations between Canada and Iran were severed in 2012 by then-prime minister Stephen Harper.
Canada pushing for regime change in Iran, announces more sanctionsCanada· 2026-02-14
Mr. Ford said he saw Mr. Poilievre last week in Ottawa at a portrait unveiling for former prime minister Stephen Harper.
Ottawa in talks with Conservatives to amend budget billCanada· 2026-02-10
Former prime minister Stephen Harper has rejected the idea of Alberta's independence, calling for national unity.
Canada is no stranger to separatism but push for Alberta to join US is a new peril | Canada
United Kingdom· 2026-02-08
Former prime minister and Conservative éminence grise Stephen Harper attended events to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his rise to power.
Beyond self-interest, Poilievre and Carney aren’t interested in co-operationCanada· 2026-02-08
Stephen Harper described the main challenge facing Canada as a hostile United States.
Stop kidding yourself: Donald Trump’s threats to Canada aren’t our faultCanada· 2026-02-08
Stephen Harper made friendly wagers on Olympic hockey with Barack Obama in 2010 and 2014.
‘Boots on the Ice’: Hockey and politics are about to collide at the Milan OlympicsCanada· 2026-02-06
Stephen Harper made friendly wagers on Olympic hockey in the past.
Winter Olympics live updates: Canada falls to U.S. in mixed-doubles curling ahead of Olympics opening ceremony in ItalyCanada· 2026-02-06
Stephen Harper said in remarks on Wednesday evening that Canada must protect its industrial capacity in coming free trade talks with the U.S.
Harper warns of Trump threat, calls for reciprocal tariffsCanada· 2026-02-05
Mr. Jivani announced he was going to Washington just as his fellow Conservatives were preparing to celebrate Stephen Harper’s official portrait unveiling.
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani briefed by LeBlanc ahead of Washington trade trip, Carney saysCanada· 2026-02-04
Stephen Harper emphasizes the need for unity in preserving Canada's independence.
'Canada must preserve its independence', Stephen Harper says at portrait unveilingUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-04Stephen Harper unveiled his official portrait during a ceremony in Ottawa.
In Harper’s homecoming, a mood of celebration and cautionCanada· 2026-02-04
Former prime minister Stephen Harper urged political parties to work together for the sake of national unity.
Harper continues call for national unity at portrait unveilingCanada· 2026-02-04
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.
Former prime ministers Harper, Chrétien call for national unity to confront Donald TrumpCanada· 2026-02-03