Twenty years ago, Stephen Harper was the first leader to lead the Conservative Party of Canada to victory. He was sworn in as prime minister on Feb. 6, 2006. The nine years of his time as prime minister were very much like the man himself: Unexciting, yet reliable. Read More

India is overcoming its aversion to free-trade deals to cozy up with Canada and other middle powers.

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