Former prime ministers Stephen Harper and Jean Chretien sat down for a fireside chat in Ottawa to discuss the topic of “Canada and the World,” moderated by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS).

Ahead of the conversation, Harper received an RCGS Gold Medal at a ceremony in Ottawa, in recognition of his “distinguished career in public service,” according to the organization.

Harper on nationalism

“We are living in an age of nationalism,” Harper says, adding that Canada has no reason to not being nationalist. “We have a lot to be proud of.”

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    It really feels like Harper never completely stepped down from power.

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      He didn’t. He’s in charge of an organization pushing conservative values globally. He’s involved directly or indirectly in everything that’s happening.

      It’s all coordinated.

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        Yes, he’s the chairman of IDU.

        *Note the presence of people representing far-right and religious parties in the organization.

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    I know Harper still fools the average Joe but fuck that slimy traitor, the IDU, and leave my fucking pension alone.

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      When he was talking about Policy and judging how it’s going to look years later, and remembering his policy of muzzling scientists, he earned my bombastic side-eye.

      Fucknut chair of the IDU is a fascist through and through.