Harper calls cross-party unity to safeguard Canada's independence at portrait unveiling
TL;DR
Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper used the portrait unveiling to urge Liberals and Conservatives to unite to protect Canada’s independence and unity from external threats and domestic policy divisions, citing tensions with the U.S. under Trump and rising Alberta separatism; the portrait by Phil Richards includes personal touches and Harper is in Ottawa for events marking 20 years since he became PM.
Topics:worldpolitics#alberta-separatism#canada-independence#canada-us-relations#parliament-portrait#politics#stephen-harper
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