Stephen Harper

The 22nd Prime Minister of Canada

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Introduction

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How much do you know about Stephen Harper?

Today we will talk about his early life, what he has done as a prime minister, his politicial beginning, his future, his personal life, and his influences to Canada.

The 22nd and current prime minister of Canada since 2006

An MP since 1993

One of the founding members of the Reform Party

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He is

Early Life

Born in Toronto April 30,1959

Attended Northlea Public School, Althouse Middle School and Richview Collegiate

Graduated in 1978 with a 95.7% average

Enrolled in University of Toronto but mysteriously dropped out after 2 months

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Joined student Liberal club in Toronto but gave up after moved to Edmonton

Found a job in a mail room in Edmonton

Completed Master's degree at University of Calgary 1993

Jim Hawkes invited him to Ottawa to work as his legislative assistant later

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Political Beginning

Won a Parliament Seat 1993 representing Calgary West

Sighed and stepped down from the Parliament 1997

Became the leader of Conservative after the Reform Party and the Progressive Conservative Party merged into one

In 2006, Harper was selected in as the 22nd Prime Minister

Calgary West (Harper's riding 1993-1997)

Calgary Southwest (Harper's current riding)

As a Prime Minister

Named no one as deputy prime minister

Has a desire to turn the Canadian Senate into a elected body

Named senate reform 2008 for priority

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Has insisted on his right to choose who asks questions at press conferences

Caused the national media to make complaints

In 2008, Harper increased the Conservative Members of Parliament(MPs) from 127 to143

Harper's actual popular vote dropped slightly by 167,494 in 2008

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Future

Harper will keep supporting Canada's economy and trying to turn the Canadian Senate into a elected body

Next election will be on 2012, Harper might be elected again

2012-2016 will be Harper's last term as a prime minister (if he get elected)

After Harper steps down, he might still be a MP of the Conservatives, or he might completely step out of the politics

Personal Life

Married Laureen Teskey 1993

Has two children:Benjamin and Rachel

Is really into ice hockey

Is the first prime minister to employ a personal stylist

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Influences

Made Conservative Party the most powerful party in Canada

Proroguing parliament to avoid answering questions about the governments handling of Afghan detainees 2009

Politicizing federal institutions and programs that should represent all Canadians

Concealed the fact that Canada is cutting down a huge amount of trees

Kept on using plastic bags while other parts of the world had all stopped to use them

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