Stephen Harper

The Honourable Stephen Joseph Harper, PC, MP, MA (born April 20, 1959, in Toronto, Ontario) is leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, and leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition.

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The Honourable - PC - MP - MA - April 20 - 1959 - Toronto - Ontario - Conservative Party of Canada - Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition

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As one of the founding members of the Reform Party, he served as an MP from 1993 to 1997 before leaving to head the National Citizens Coalition. After the ouster of leader Stockwell Day in 2002, Harper became leader of the Canadian Alliance. In 2003, he successfully reached an agreement with Tory leader Peter Mackay to merge the Canadian Alliance with the Progressive Conservatives. In March 2004, Harper was elected leader of the new Conservative Party.

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Reform Party - National Citizens Coalition - Stockwell Day - Canadian Alliance - Peter Mackay - Progressive Conservatives

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