Right now the media is having a nostalgia party about Harper, and suddenly all of his actual policies are forgotten. Well, let’s take a serious, non partisan, critical view of his legacy
I remember the muzzling of scientists and realising I have no idea what kind of power our prime minister has. It still shocks me that governments have that kind of control over information.
Thanks for this Isaac. This accurate remembering is so important! You reminded me of the time that a page in the House of Commons stood up with a “stop Harper” sign. He was TERRIBLE. Ironically the head of the bank of Canada during the one good thing Harper did was… Mark Carney? (Sadly we’re already thinking carney is better than he is because we’re comparing him to pollievre and trump… I look forward to reading your review of his legacy in twenty years time!)
Another great piece, it's so interesting to see how mutable 'conservative' ideals have been through history. Makes me ponder how provincial conservative governments like Peter Lougheed and Brad Wall fit into this legacy.
Excellent article! I very clearly remember the election when Harper won his majority. It was such a disappointment. I don’t know how so many forgot his terrible tenure.
I remember the muzzling of scientists and realising I have no idea what kind of power our prime minister has. It still shocks me that governments have that kind of control over information.
Thanks for this Isaac. This accurate remembering is so important! You reminded me of the time that a page in the House of Commons stood up with a “stop Harper” sign. He was TERRIBLE. Ironically the head of the bank of Canada during the one good thing Harper did was… Mark Carney? (Sadly we’re already thinking carney is better than he is because we’re comparing him to pollievre and trump… I look forward to reading your review of his legacy in twenty years time!)
Another great piece, it's so interesting to see how mutable 'conservative' ideals have been through history. Makes me ponder how provincial conservative governments like Peter Lougheed and Brad Wall fit into this legacy.
Thank you for this article.
Excellent article! I very clearly remember the election when Harper won his majority. It was such a disappointment. I don’t know how so many forgot his terrible tenure.