The way he was

Among other curiosities in TVO’s new archive—for instance, a teenage Tony Clement discussing drugs in 1982—there are four vintage clips of Stephen Harper.

From 2006, an interview aboard his campaign bus.

From 2002, an interview with the new opposition leader.

From 2000, a discussion of citizen referendums and direct democracy.

And from 1997, an interview on the occasion of his exit from the Reform Party and the future of Canadian conservatism.