At portrait unveiling, Harper says Canadians must make sacrifices to preserve independence

Harper calls for national unity and independence at portrait unveiling

Former prime minister Stephen Harper's official portrait was unveiled in Ottawa on Tuesday, ahead of the 20th anniversary of the election of his first Conservative government.

At portrait unveiling, Harper says Canadians must make sacrifices to preserve independence

Former prime minister says country must be prepared to make any sacrifice necessary to preserve Canada’s independence

Harper’s Portrait Unveiling Becomes a Call for Canadian Unity

Photos by Jean Marc Carisse Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper returned to Parliament Hill on February 3 for the long‑awaited unveiling of his official portrait in the House of Commons. The ceremony marked nearly twenty years since his first electoral victory and added his image to the historic collection of Canadian leaders displayed in the

clarion call for bipartisan cooperation

former canadian conservative prime minister stephen harper attended a ceremonial unveiling of his official portrait. he took the opportunity to address a few of the most important issues facing canadians at the moment: separatism, arctic sovereignty and the unhinged american president and his enablers. he specifically enjoined both the liberal and conservative "parties, whatever their other differences" to "come together against external forces …

At a moment of crisis, Stephen Harper stands as one of the most important defenders of Canada's sovereignty

Harper's understanding of the threat Canada faces, his credibility with the Conservative base, and his status as an experienced national leader all make him a powerful defender of Canadian sovereignty. He sets an example of patriotism and strength at a time when Canada needs all the patriotism and strength we can muster. And in his exhortation for Canadians to put political differences aside, he shows how we can bridge partisan divides to come t…