Stephen Harper to announce shock retirement from politics?

Former Canadian Prime Minister created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Harper fans. Speculation had been rife that the former Canadian Prime Minister will announce his retirement from politics, at age 67, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 28/06/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a politician isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a politician just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouStephen

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouStephen was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouStephen.”
— @DesireePlum, 27 Jun 2026

“I thought Stephen Harper retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 27 Jun 2026

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