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“After all, enforced national bilingualism in this country isn't mere policy. It has attained the status of a religion. It's a dogma which one is supposed to accept without question...”

Quote by Stephen Harper

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Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper

Stephen Harper, former Prime Minister of Canada, was born on April 30, 1959. He has had a significant impact on Canadian politics, serving as Prime Minister twice and being the longest-serving Conservative Party leader in Canadian history. more

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