Into the Harper nostalgia storm

Pondering the idea that Stephen Harper is furtively scheming to take on Trudeau in an electoral re-match, is about as fun as it gets.

Andrew Scheer’s mildness and NAFTA anxiety and Harper’s continuing media presence, have all combined to create the conditions for what might be called a 'perfect Harper nostalgia storm,' writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY GERRY NICHOLLS

July 23, 2018

OAKVILLE, ONT.—If you’re into bizarre conspiracy theories (and who isn’t?) you’re going to love one I heard recently concerning former prime minister Stephen Harper. Told to me by a staunchly Conservative friend of mine, this theory postulates that Harper is secretly plotting a political co...

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