In the past 20 years, Canada has been governed by two economists: Stephen Harper and Mark Carney. Legislative work began immediately and by May, there was already a budget to show Canadians exactly what Harper’s plan was for the country. But of all the changes brought by the Federal Accountability Act, those affecting political party finances are what stung Harper’s opponents most. Harper also got flak for … standing up to female genital mutilation and correctly referring to it as a barbaric practice. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementStephen Harper gave us a great example of how to do government in 2006.

Source: National Post January 31, 2026 11:53 UTC