John Weissenberger: Stephen Harper, the competent manager

2026-02-02 - 11:05

Nostalgia has a political dimension. Conservatives are accused of pining for a lost "golden age," while progressives — who are wed to an inexorable march toward their shining utopia — deny there ever was a better time. As the 2006 election of the Harper government passes one full generation into history, those of us who took part might be permitted some nostalgia. But while patting oneself on the back is tempting, contrasting the Harper years with what came after is more instructive. Read More