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Stephen Harper

What is stephen harper?

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Key facts

Full name Stephen Joseph Harper[1]
Born April 30, 1959, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada[1]
Office Prime minister of Canada[1]
Term 2006–2015[1]
Party affiliation Canadian Alliance; Conservative Party of Canada[1]

Stephen Harper is a Canadian politician who served as the 22nd prime minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015 and co-founded the modern Conservative Party of Canada.

Context

Stephen Harper is a Canadian politician who served as prime minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015 [1]. He is identified as the 22nd prime minister and a co-founder of the modern Conservative Party of Canada [2]. Harper was elected Conservative leader in March 2004 [2] and won three successive national elections [3]. The Governor General of Canada describes him as a thought leader for conservatives around the world [2].

Documented claims

  • Harper served as Canada's 22nd prime minister. [2]
  • He was the first leader of the modern Conservative Party of Canada from 2004 to 2015. [2]
  • He won three successive national elections. [3]

Questions and answers

What was Stephen Harper known for?

He was known for serving as Canada's 22nd prime minister from 2006 to 2015 and for co-founding the modern Conservative Party of Canada [2].

How long did Stephen Harper serve as prime minister?

He served as prime minister from 2006 to 2015, a term of about nine years [1].

What religion was Stephen Harper?

His religion is not specified in the available sources.

Sources

  1. Biography of Stephen Harper — epe.lac-bac.gc.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Stephen Harper | Biography | Research Starters — ebsco.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Stephen Harper | The Canada Guide — thecanadaguide.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People