The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Harper

Is Mark Carney’s ‘Canada Strong’ brand starting to wane? Blame brand politics if so

In March 2025, a month before Canada’s federal election, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Mark Carney of plagiarizing his policy ideas. Sure enough, Carney soon became a Liberal prime minister Conservatives could like, implementing Conservative policies while reportedly undoing Justin Trudeau’s legacy.

The Conversation · Aug 19

How not to say you’re sorry: Why governments keep getting apologies wrong

In December 2025, the parliament of Victoria — Australia’s second-most populous state — delivered a formal apology to First Peoples for laws and policies that “took land, removed children, broke families, and tried to erase culture.”

The Conversation · May 14

Yann Martel: ‘I hate the rich people of this world – of which I’m one, because of Life of Pi’

The Canadian author on good writing advice from Martin Amis, his love for digging and getting rid of billionaires

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18

Vanishing data in the U.S. undermines good public policy, with global implications

The recent tragic floods in Texas have focused attention on the human impact of the cuts to government infrastructure and services in the United States by Donald Trump’s administration.

The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025

Why the federal government must act cautiously on fast-tracking project approvals

The acceleration of federal approvals for “nation-building projects” was the major theme of this week’s first ministers meeting in Saskatoon. A rush to streamline approvals for resource development and infrastructure projects has been central to the Canadian response to United States President Donald Trump’s profound disruptions to longstanding trade and…

The Conversation · Jun 3, 2025

Who might win Canada’s election – and what that would mean for Trump’s tariffs

Canadians head to the polls on April 28 in a general election that could see a tight race between Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals and Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Who is Pierre Poilievre, Canada’s Conservative leader?

Poilievre faces tight election race to become prime minister in campaign dominated by Trump threats.

Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2025

Et tu, Wayne: Gretzky’s legacy in Canada takes hit over 4 Nations snub

The hockey hero may have torpedoed a once-bulletproof image in Canada by fraternizing with Donald Trump at the worst time imaginable

The Guardian - US · Feb 26, 2025

Former Canadian leader says citizens should accept ‘any level of damage’ for independence

‘I would be prepared to impoverish the country and not be annexed, if that was the option we’re facing,’ Stephen Harper says

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Did Canada Really Just Build a $7.5 Million Monument That Honours Nazis?

Because it sure looks that way

The Walrus · Feb 3, 2025