Harperism is back

The principles, values, and political goals that guided former prime minister Stephen Harper’s actions while he led Canada’s government more than a decade ago are back.

Former prime minister Stephen Harper, pictured on March 22, 2023, at the Canada Strong and Free Networking conference in Ottawa.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY GERRY NICHOLLS

January 12, 2026

OAKVILLE, ONT.–Former prime minister Stephen Harper may have long departed Canada’s political stage, but “Harperism” seems to be back with a vengeance.

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