Stephen Harper

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[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

On  June 15, 2012 I stood with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to announce our agreement to build a new international crossing between Windsor and Detroit. In May 2015, the Governor and I together announced the bridge would be named in honour of Gordie Howe, a great Canadian hockey hero who led the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cups and inspired a generation of young Canadians and Americans. 

Today, despite challenges and delays, I am proud to see the Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened. May it long continue Gordie Howe��s legacy of connecting our two great countries, fuelling growth and opportunity for decades to come.

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

En cette fête du Canada, nous exprimons notre gratitude pour l’héritage que nous ont légué nos bâtisseurs: un pays enraciné dans la liberté, le sens des responsabilités et un engagement commun les uns envers les autres, renforcé par des générations de Canadiennes et de Canadiens qui ont bâti ce pays, l’ont servi et se sont sacrifiés pour lui.

Laureen et moi souhaitons à toutes et à tous une très heureuse fête du Canada ! 🇨🇦

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

On Canada Day, we give thanks for the inheritance entrusted to us by our founders: a country rooted in freedom, responsibility, and a shared commitment to one another strengthened by generations of Canadians who built, served, and sacrificed.

Laureen and I wish everyone a Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

Congratulations to my friend Prime Minister @NarendraModi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history. First elected as Prime Minister in 2014, re-elected in 2019 and 2024, PM Modi continues to deliver strong leadership that has secured India’s place in the world. Laureen and I wish PM Modi continued health and success in the months and years ahead.

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

Congratulations to my former colleague @KerryLynneFindl on being elected Leader of the Conservative Party of BC, and to all candidates who put themselves forward in this hard fought campaign.

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

I’m pleased to be visiting India this week to participate in the Raisina Dialogue Conference. It's always a pleasure to see India's Foreign Minister @DrSJaishankar and great to be joined by fellow Canadians @PremierScottMoe, @CanadaIndiaBiz President Victor Thomas, and Lieutenant-General Derek Macaulay.

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

Ending the repressive dictatorship in Tehran and halting its nuclear ambitions once and for all would be a monumental step towards regional stability. It also offers hope of a better life for the long-suffering people of Iran who have waited two generations for this moment. Let us hope they may soon embark upon a new chapter in the history of their country, one defined by freedom, justice and peace. The world owes a great debt to all those who put themselves into harm’s way for global peace and security.

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

Laureen and I always joke that our team was so young in Ottawa that we must’ve begun recruitment early! We were delighted to reconnect with former staff this week and see how their families have grown over the last decade. Thank you to everyone who travelled from far and wide to spend an unforgettable few days together.

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

I am pleased to announce the launch of the Stephen J. Harper Archive and Oral History Project. This first-of-its-kind prime ministerial record of the 2006–2015 Harper government is now open to the public. My sincerest gratitude to the team at Library and Archives Canada for their professionalism and dedicated work over the past several years topreserve this chapter of our history.

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

We had a great time recounting stories, laughing and reminiscing over the many years we spent together in Ottawa. Thank you to @PierrePoilievre and the Conservative Party of Canada Caucus alumni and current members for an unforgettable reunion!

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

Proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our election, our team and our legacy! Last night was about the cabinet, the caucus, political staff across the country and thousands of party volunteers who made it possible for a Prime Minister and a government to serve for nearly a decade. Thank you to all who joined us and made this special evening possible.

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

Always a pleasure to spend time with the great Premier Moe of Saskatchewan. His leadership throughout these tumultuous times has strengthened Saskatchewan’s economy, diversified its trade with global markets, and is building an even brighter future for the province. Keep up the great work, Premier!

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

I am grateful to Phil Richards for his incredible work on my official portrait. Background information on the portrait’s finer details is available here:
https://t.co/wjuIhYuLaa

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

I sincerely hope that mine is just one of many portraits of Prime Ministers from both parties that will continue to be hung in the Parliament of Canada for decades and centuries to come […] but that will require that in these perilous times both parties whatever their differences, come together to preserve the independence and unity of this blessed land.

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

Thank you, Speaker Scarpaleggia and Members of Parliament for the warm welcome back to the House of Commons this afternoon. It is always a privilege to witness Canada’s parliamentary tradition in action and even more special to witness Question Period with some of my former seat mates!

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

I am honoured to receive the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s Gold Medal, and proud to share the stage with my friend the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien as we discussed Canada’s  remarkable history, our shared values, and our enduring sovereignty.

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

Laureen and I are excited to be in Ottawa this week and looking forward to seeing so many friends and former colleagues from across our great country. We’re grateful for the chance to reconnect and  celebrate our government’s 20th anniversary with everyone!

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

Thank you Ambassador Hillman for your exemplary service to Canada. You strengthened our partnerships and advanced our national interests with distinction. Wishing you all the best in your well-earned retirement from the public service.

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

On Remembrance Day, may we honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served and the families who carry their memory. Lest we forget.

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

Congratulations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its leadership on the integral role it is playing in securing regional stability and long term economic prosperity. It is always a pleasure to return to Riyadh and meet with my friend, @AdelAljubeir .

[Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 @KSAmofaEN]

#Riyadh | Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Member of the Council of Ministers, and Envoy for Climate H.E. @AdelAljubeir met with former Prime Minister of Canada @stephenharper, on the sidelines of #FII9, during which they discussed matters of shared interest.