Stephen Harper

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Stephen Harper born?April 30, 1959
2. What is Stephen Harper known for?Federal Accountability Act, Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), repeal of long-gun registry
3. What is the prime minister of canada?February 6, 2006 – November 4, 2015
4. What is the political affiliation?Conservative Party of Canada
5. What did Stephen Harper study before he became Prime Minister?He studied economics and earned a master's degree from the University of Calgary.
6. How did Stephen Harper become Canada's Prime Minister?After being elected to Parliament in 1993, he led the Canadian Alliance, helped merge it with the Progressive Conservative Party to form the Conservative Party, and was elected Prime Minister in 2006.

Fiscal Conservatism: A political philosophy advocating for reduced government spending, lower taxes, and free markets.
Prorogue Parliament: To formally end a session of Parliament, often used to avoid a vote of non-confidence or to introduce new legislation.
Kyoto Protocol: An international treaty adopted in Kyoto, Japan, that committed countries to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA): A free trade agreement between Canada and the European Union aimed at reducing tariffs and trade barriers.