Stephen Harper’s Here for Canada: A New Memoir from Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister

On November 3, 2026, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will offer readers something few leaders can: a firsthand account of nearly a decade at the center of Canadian and global affairs. Here for Canada: Memoirs of the 22nd Prime Minister, published by Penguin, takes readers behind the scenes of Harper’s path to the prime ministership and the major decisions, challenges, triumphs, and controversies that defined his time in office.

For event planners looking to bring an accomplished statesman and experienced global leader to their audiences, the release of Here for Canada also offers a timely opportunity to engage Stephen Harper as a keynote speaker through Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG), his exclusive speakers bureau.

Inside Here for Canada

Harper’s memoir examines the events and decisions that shaped his nearly ten years as Canada’s prime minister, offering his personal perspective on what it means to lead a country through periods of economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and profound change.

Among the subjects Harper explores are Canada’s response to the 2008 global financial crisis, the country’s military involvement in Afghanistan, Canada’s Northern sovereignty, and his government’s efforts to expand Canada’s international trading relationships. The book also revisits Harper’s approach to some of the world’s most consequential geopolitical relationships and challenges, including China, Russia, Ukraine, India, the Middle East, global energy markets, foreign trade, and Canada’s relationship with the United States.

As a trained economist, Harper also provides his perspective on economic policy, including his government’s efforts to restore Canada’s budget to balance, strengthen competitiveness, encourage natural-resource development, and navigate the aftermath of the global financial crisis. The result is both a political memoir and an insider’s account of the economic, security, and foreign-policy considerations that accompany leadership at the highest level.

The book will be available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats beginning November 3, 2026. The hardcover edition is 664 pages and is currently available for preorder through the publisher’s website: Preorder Here for Canada from Penguin Random House.

Why Stephen Harper Is a Compelling Keynote Speaker

The release of Here for Canada comes at a particularly relevant moment for audiences grappling with many of the same issues Harper confronted during his time in office: geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, global trade, national security, and rapidly changing relationships between major powers.

As Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister, Harper led the country from 2006 to 2015, navigating the global financial crisis, international conflicts, changing trade relationships, and significant shifts in the geopolitical landscape. Today, he brings that experience to audiences as a statesman, economist, business leader, and strategic thinker.

His keynote presentations draw on firsthand experience at the G7 and G20 tables and address issues including global stability, economic policy, international trade, foreign policy, and geopolitical risk. His perspective is particularly valuable for business leaders and organizations seeking to understand how political and economic developments can affect markets, organizations, and long-term strategy.

Harper’s appeal as a speaker also extends beyond his résumé. Event organizers have praised his ability to deliver thoughtful, engaging, and candid presentations. One event executive described him as “candid, funny, and well-spoken,” while another noted that his keynote was instrumental in making the program a success.

Turn a Harper Keynote Into a Lasting Experience

For organizations bringing Stephen Harper to their stage, Here for Canada can provide an additional way to extend the impact of the event beyond the keynote itself.

Consider providing copies of the memoir to attendees, executives, VIP guests, or members of an organization’s leadership team. A book connected directly to the speaker and themes of the event gives audiences an opportunity to continue exploring the ideas discussed onstage long after the event concludes.

For conferences focused on leadership, economics, geopolitics, international business, government, or Canada-U.S. relations, the memoir can also serve as a natural complement to Harper’s presentation. Event planners may wish to consider arranging advance book purchases for attendees as part of their overall event experience.

WWSG can work with organizers to discuss book-ordering possibilities and determine how books may be incorporated into an event package.

Bring Stephen Harper to Your Next Event

Stephen Harper offers audiences a perspective shaped by nearly a decade leading a G7 nation and firsthand experience confronting some of the defining economic, political, and security challenges of the 21st century. With the upcoming release of Here for Canada, audiences also have a new opportunity to hear the story behind that leadership directly from the person who experienced it.

Stephen Harper is an exclusive speaker with Worldwide Speakers Group, which manages his speaking engagements and works with organizations to bring his expertise to audiences around the world. To inquire about hosting Stephen Harper for a keynote, fireside chat, or other speaking engagement, contact WWSG.