But Harper also stressed it’s time for the Conservative party to move on and focus on the future. The Conservative Party of Canada has very much been Harper’s party since the moment he won the leadership of the new political entity in 2004. A large banner hangs behind the table that says “Thank-you Stephen Harper For a Decade of Excellence! Harper has kept a low profile following his party’s Oct. 19 election defeat and has not spoken with the media since. Nevertheless, Conservatives on the convention floor still provide glowing reviews of Harper’s nearly 10 years in power and believe he left a strong record of achievements.

Source: National Post May 26, 2016 21:45 UTC