Former PM Stephen Harper Endorses Canada's Pivot Away from U.S. Trade
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Stephen Harper
Toronto, Canada
September 2026
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Former PM Stephen Harper supports the government's decision to halt trade talks with the U.S. to protect Canadian sovereignty. Harper emphasizes the need for Canada to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on the U.S. administration. He advocates for Canada to leverage its resource development as a competitive advantage to become an energy superpower. Harper commends the current government's efforts to fast-track major project approvals and investment initiatives.
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