Happy birthday! Stephen Harper turns 66 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Ottawa
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The iconic and legendary politician turns 66 on Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2025.

Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Stephen Harper has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Harper, a cultural icon

Born Stephen Joseph Harper in Toronto on April 30, 1959, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Harper's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Stephen hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Stephen Harper as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Stephen, you're the best!

Stephen Harper career in pictures

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