On federal election night, Harper didn’t resign as Conservative leader on stage in front of the cameras. Instead, he left the official announcement to the Conservative party president, who issued a news release to the media. RelatedThe former prime minister already has multiple initiatives in the works for his post-politics life. While he’s leaving elected office, Harper is remaining active with the Conservative Party of Canada. He became Canada’s 22nd prime minister following the Conservative party’s election victory in January 2006.

Source: National Post August 26, 2016 11:53 UTC