Harper hails Conservatives’ achievements, says best is yet to come
VANCOUVER — Raucous cheers greeted former prime minister Stephen Harper for likely the last time in his political life Thursday as he took the stage in front of thousands of Conservative party loyalists to celebrate the legacy of his nine years in power.
The party remains strong and united even in the face of last fall’s election defeat, Harper said in his first public remarks since stepping down on election night.
“We have a proud record, but the past is no place to linger,” Harper said.
“Now is the time to look forward. Our party’s journey is only beginning.”