Former PM Harper invested into Order of Canada as other ex-PMs and political nemeses look on
If Shakespeare thought misery acquaints people with strange bedfellows, he may well agree that mourning a cherished monarch may also bridge some political divides.Such was the case Sunday in London, when former prime minister Stephen Harper was invested into the Order of Canada while three of his previous political nemeses looked on.funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
“As we gather to celebrate , I was honoured to be invested into the Order of Canada by @GGCanada Mary Simon,” Harper said, in a tweet posted about the event. Having multiple former prime ministers and governors general attend a world funeral together is not an unheard of practice. “Interesting,” she queried. “Very interesting if past trips are a reference. Lots of laughter, stories and I am sure this time, reminiscing about the Queen. These sort of trips are always wonderful to be part of.”
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