Here for Canada (Indigo Signed Edition)

Plt;bPgt;A unique first-hand account of the major events, decisions, triumphs and tragedies that defined Stephen HarperP#8217;s time in power, as well as the story of his path to prime minister, Plt;iPgt;Here for CanadaPlt;/iPgt; is a must have for any reader interested in leadership, Canadian history, and politics.Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Spanning a near ten-year journey in government, Mr. HarperP#8217;s account takes us behind the scenes of CanadaP#39;s deft handling of the 2008 global financial collapse, his oversight of the countryP#8217;s military engagement in Afghanistan, his passionate defence of CanadaP#8217;s Northern sovereignty, and his historic accomplishments in growing CanadaP#8217;s trading relationships. Perhaps the most striking element of these captivating memoirs is how relevant Mr. HarperP#8217;s foreign policies are to todayP#8217;s geopolitical landscape, and how prescient his government was on China, Russia, Ukraine, India, the Middle East, global energy markets, foreign trade and, of course, CanadaP#39;s relationship with the United States.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;iPgt;Here for CanadaPlt;/iPgt; also recounts the Harper governmentP#8217;s relentless work to toughen criminal justice laws to protect communities, rebuild the countryP#8217;s military, speak with an influential voice abroad, while celebrating CanadaP#8217;s proud identity and history at home. A trained economist determined to put Canada on the path to long-term prosperity, Mr. HarperP#8217;s account of restoring a balanced budget in 2015, cutting taxes to boost competitiveness, and enabling development of natural resources is particularly relevant today.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;These memoirs are an insider account of what it is like to be prime minister; how and why decisions are made and at what cost. But they also examine our national identity and what is necessary to sustain it. Plt;iPgt;Here for CanadaPlt;/iPgt; stands as a testament to both Stephen HarperP#8217;s significant legacy as Prime Minister, and CanadaP#8217;s forward potential.