Stephen Harper is a Canadian politician who served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015. He is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada (formerly known as the Progressive Conservative Party and Canadian Alliance).

Here are some key points about Stephen Harper:

Political Career: Harper’s political career began in the 1980s when he became involved with conservative and right-leaning political organizations. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Reform Party of Canada and later for the Canadian Alliance. After the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party, he became the leader of the newly formed Conservative Party of Canada.

Prime Ministerial Tenure: Harper became Prime Minister of Canada following the federal election in 2006. He led a minority government initially and later won a majority government in the 2011 federal election. His tenure as Prime Minister was marked by a focus on fiscal conservatism, tax policies, foreign policy, and security measures.

Economic Policies: Harper’s government implemented various economic policies, including tax cuts and measures aimed at promoting economic growth. His government also played a role in navigating Canada through the global financial crisis of 2008-2009.

Foreign Policy: Harper was known for his strong stance on issues such as support for Israel, opposition to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, and military involvement in conflicts such as the mission in Afghanistan.

Climate and Environmental Policies: Harper’s government faced criticism for its approach to climate change and environmental protection. His government was often accused of not doing enough to address environmental concerns.

Defeat and Post-Political Activities: Harper’s Conservative government was defeated in the 2015 federal election by the Liberal Party led by Justin Trudeau. After leaving office, Harper stepped away from active politics but remained involved in public discussions and wrote a book about his time as Prime Minister.

I must clarify that Stephen Harper was not in office during the COVID-19 pandemic. He served as the Prime Minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015. The actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic were under the leadership of Justin Trudeau, who has been the Prime Minister of Canada since 2015. Therefore, it would not be accurate to attribute the response to COVID-19 to Stephen Harper or to evaluate his actions in this context.However, I can create a hypothetical HTML document that discusses general types of actions that a government might take in response to a pandemic and how they could potentially impact mortality rates, without attributing these actions to Stephen Harper or any specific individual. Please note that the following document is purely illustrative and does not reflect actual events or actions taken by Stephen Harper:Government Actions and Mortality Rates During COVID-19 PandemicGovernment Actions and Mortality Rates During COVID-19 Pandemic

Please replace the hypothetical actions with actual measures taken by the government during the COVID-19 pandemic and use appropriate sources to support the evaluations. The above document is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect real-world data or events.