Stephen Harper was reelected on 2008 October 14.
As of September 2021, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper prorogued Parliament twice during his tenure, in 2008 and 2009. Prior to Harper, Parliament had been prorogued 105 times since Confederation in 1867, with various Prime Ministers utilizing this power for different reasons such as political strategy or to reset the legislative agenda. Prorogation temporarily suspends Parliament's activities until the next session begins.
Stephen Joseph Harper was the Prime Minister of Canada in 2011. Harper became the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada on 2006 February 6, leading the Conservative Party to a minority government. After the next election on 2008 October 14, Harper continued as Prime Minister with a stronger minority. After 2011 May 2, the Conservatives held a majority position in parliament.
The 40th Parliament of Canada (2008-2011) was marked by political turbulence, including a prorogation of Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, which was seen as controversial. The minority government situation led to frequent confidence votes and the threat of potential elections, making it a unique and challenging period in Canadian politics.
Stephen Harper became the Prime Minister once in 2006. He has continued to be re-elected in 2008, with an election pending in 2011. So far he has not had to resign as Prime Minister.
Two: 2008 and 2011.
Stephen Dorrell (bron March 25, 1952) is the first, and current, Member of Parliament for Charnwood, serving since 1997, including the whole of 2008.
Stephen Joseph Harper is the Prime Minister of Canada in 2013. Harper became the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada on 2006 February 6, leading the Conservative Party to a minority government. After the next election on 2008 October 14, Harper continued as Prime Minister with a stronger minority. After 2011 May 2, the Conservatives held a majority position in parliament.
Stephen Joseph Harper is the Prime Minister of Canada in 2012. Harper became the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada on 2006 February 6, leading the Conservative Party to a minority government. After the next election on 2008 October 14, Harper continued as Prime Minister with a stronger minority. After 2011 May 2, the Conservatives held a majority position in parliament.
Stephen Timms (born July 29, 1955) serves as the first Member of Parliament for East Ham, serving since 1997, including the whole of 2008.
In the 2008 Canadian federal election, Stephen Harper's Conservative Party won 37.6% of the popular vote, securing a minority government. They gained 143 out of 308 seats in the House of Commons, which was a slight increase from the previous election. Harper's victory reflected a modest increase in support compared to the 2006 election, where the Conservatives received 36.3% of the vote.
Andy Reed (born September 17, 1964) succeeded Stephen Dorrell as the thirteenth Member of Parliament for Loughborough, serving between 1997 and 2010, including the whole of 2008.