There is a Canadian culture that is in some ways unique to Canada, but I don't think Canadian culture coincides neatly with borders. Stephen Harper bordercanadacanadian Change image and share on social
First of all, I can't forget my first responsibility - which is to be the Leader of the Opposition and that's to provide an alternative government. Stephen Harper alternativeforgetgovernment Change image and share on social
Whether Canada ends up as o-ne national government or two national governments or several national governments, or some other kind of arrangement is, quite frankly, secondary in my opinion. Stephen Harper arrangementcanadaend Change image and share on social
I have no difficulty with the recognition of civil unions for non-traditional relationships but I believe in law we should protect the traditional definition of marriage. Stephen Harper civildefinitiondifficulty Change image and share on social
Canada remains alienated from its allies, shut out of the reconstruction process to some degree, unable to influence events. There is no upside to the position Canada took. Stephen Harper alienateallycanada Change image and share on social
The government can only be brought down because it alienates several parties in the House. Stephen Harper alienatebringgovernment Change image and share on social
Canada is in budgetary deficit now only because of the recession, only because of stimulus measures, and we will come out of it. We will go back into surplus position when the economy recovers. So there is no need in Canada to raise taxes. Stephen Harper backbudgetarycanada share on social
My own views on abortion, I'm not on either pole of that and neither of the interest groups on either end of this issue would probably be comfortable with my views. Stephen Harper abortioncomfortableend Change image and share on social
That's my personal view I would say most in my caucus agree with that but there are some who don't and I've always said that on these kinds of moral issues, people have the right to their own opinions. Stephen Harper agreecaucushave share on social
But I've been very clear in this campaign - I don't believe the party should have a position on abortion. Stephen Harper abortioncampaignclear Change image and share on social
