Whether you liked his politics or not, Stephen Harper was a man of integrity who understood Alberta and the West, says Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. But really, he's had an enormous impact and we're very proud as Calgarians that we had a prime minister for a decade who hailed from this city." "I understand he's thinking of offers in the private sector which will be a switch for someone who's dedicated his whole life to public service. "His decade in power changed this country in immeasurable ways and you know whether you agreed or disagreed with his politics, Mr. Harper is a man of enormous integrity who has dedicated his entire life to public service and continues to do so," Nenshi said. Nenshi paid tribute to the former prime minister Wednesday after CBC News confirmed that Harper will resign his seat as the MP for Calgary Heritage before the House of Commons session resumes this fall.

Source: CBC News May 25, 2016 14:00 UTC