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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 12 | 5.58 | 1.01% | +40% | 38,005,238 | 536,996 | $1,700,000 | 24,020$ |
| Totals | 12 | 38,005,238 | 536,996 | $1,700,000 | 24,020$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Stephen Harper's Conservative government added scores of mandatory minimums that led to the reappearance of the imaginary offender in courts.
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Canada:
Stephen Harper is referenced as a former leader whose tenure led to a lack of ideological interest in the Conservative party.
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Canada:
Stephen Harper’s government agreed to pay for the Gordie Howe bridge in 2012.
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Canada:
Chris Alexander served in former prime minister Stephen Harper’s cabinet from 2013 to 2015.
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Canada:
Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper's mandatory minimum sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court.
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Canada:
Stephen Harper held the first public nomination hearing for a Supreme Court judge in 2006.
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Canada:
Stephen Harper is a former prime minister who would not have tolerated rogue outbursts in his caucus.
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Canada:
Former prime ministers Jean Chrétien and Stephen Harper are expected to work together to help raise money for the project.
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Canada:
Stephen Harper will unite with Jean Chrétien to help raise money to renovate 24 Sussex Drive.
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Canada:
The steepest drop since the round of job cuts implemented by then-prime-minister Stephen Harper in 2012-13.
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