Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s official portrait unveiled in Ottawa
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Harper's portrait was presented in a ceremony that was attended by Prime Minister Mark Carney along with ministers, premiers and current and former MPs.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s official portrait was unveiled Tuesday afternoon, ahead of the 20th anniversary of the election of his first Conservative government.
Harper’s portrait was presented in a ceremony at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in downtown Ottawa.
In his remarks, Harper focused on preserving Canadian unity and independence. Ministers, premiers and current and former MPs joined other dignitaries to mark the occasion.
The portrait was painted by Canadian artist Phil Richards, who is known for the Diamond Jubilee Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Harper was sworn in as prime minister in February 2006 and served in the role until November 2015, when he stepped down after his party was defeated by Justin Trudeau’s Liberals.
The Harper years brought some sweeping changes to Canada, including a cut to bring the GST to five per cent and some controversial tough-on-crime policies.
Harper also successfully introduced a motion in the House of Commons in 2006 that recognized the Québécois as “a nation within a united Canada” and formally apologized in 2008 on behalf of Canadians for the residential schools system.
Before the portrait’s unveiling, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told the House of Commons Harper “reminds us of better days” and pointed to his leadership through a recession and two wars.
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