Stephen Harper

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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: stephenharper.com/portrait/

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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 .

Congratulations to @POTUS @realDonaldTrump, @Netanyahu, @MohamedBinZayed, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and other regional leaders. Tomorrow is a new day thanks to your unwavering leadership. May this bring a new era of peace, prosperity and long term stability for all in the Middle East.

Laureen and I are shocked and heartbroken to learn of the sudden passing of Nigel Wright. A unique and deeply accomplished person, Nigel combined intellectual acumen with incredible capacity for work.  Nigel loved his country and believed in the value of public service, having twice served in the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada, including as my Chief of Staff.  He was also a man of faith who cared about his fellow citizens and generously supported a range of philanthropic causes throughout his life.  Nigel was truly a special person whom we have lost far too soon.  Our condolences to his family and many friends, both in Canada and around the world.

Laureen and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and former Cabinet colleague, Gail Shea. Gail embodied the spirit of the Maritimes, hard-working, collegial with an innate sense of duty and commitment to her community, province, and Canada. We join Gail’s family, friends and conservative colleagues in mourning her loss.

Happy Canada Day! Bonne fête du Canada! 🇨🇦

It was a pleasure being back in Iqaluit to participate in the Nunavut Arctic Sovereignty and Security Summit. My thanks to the Government of Nunavut for convening this important conference and for the warm northern hospitality.   I also enjoyed visiting Iqaluit’s deep sea port, a project our government launched nearly ten years ago! Thanks to friends including Hon. @leonaaglukkaq, Hon. David Akeeagok, and @bobzimmermp for joining me.