He is not widely read or a brilliant public speaker. But Canada’s Conservative Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, has a definite game plan. He wants to take his northern nation down a small government, free market-loving route. And he’s succeeding.
The latest blow to the country’s Boy Scout image is Harper’s remaking of the Canadian government aid agency, CIDA, into a PR body for the mining industry.
The New Internationalist is an independent bi-monthly not-for-profit magazine that reports on action for global justice. We believe in putting people before profit, in climate justice, tax justice, equality, social responsibility and human rights for all.
New Internationalist acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We acknowledge that these lands were stolen and sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present.
© Copyright New Internationalist 1973-2026. Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under Creative Commons.
Except where otherwise noted, images on this site are © the attributed photographer/illustrator or representative agency.