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Laureen Harper
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Harper at the G8 summit, June 2007
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Laureen Ann Teskey
June 23, 1963 Turner Valley, Alberta, Canada
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| Alma mater | Southern Alberta Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Graphic designer |
| Known for | Spouse of the Prime Minister of Canada |
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| Children | 2 |
Laureen Ann Harper (born June 23, 1963) is a Canadian graphic designer. She is known for being married to Stephen Harper, who was Canada's 22nd prime minister. They have two children, Benjamin and Rachel.
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About Laureen Harper
Early Life and Education
Laureen Ann Teskey was born in Turner Valley, a small town near Calgary. She was the oldest of three children. Her parents owned a ranch and an electrical company.
After finishing high school at Oilfields High School, she went to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. There, she studied journalism and photography.
Meeting Stephen Harper
Laureen Teskey first married Neil Fenton in 1985, but they divorced in 1988. In the late 1980s, she joined the Reform Party of Canada.
She met Stephen Harper in 1990. At the time, she worked for a company that created computer graphics. This company helped Harper with his master's degree in economics. Laureen and Stephen married on December 11, 1993.
Public Role as Prime Minister's Spouse
When her husband ran in the 2006 federal election, Laureen Harper often campaigned with him. She was frequently seen speaking alongside him.
As the spouse of the Prime Minister, Laureen Harper had an active public life. She supported many important causes. For example, she was an Honorary Gala Chair for the National Arts Centre. She also actively supported animal welfare groups, like the Ottawa Humane Society.
She traveled with her husband on international trips, including to the G8 and G20 summits. In June 2010, Mrs. Harper hosted the spouses of the G8 and G20 leaders in Toronto, Ontario.
In 2013, Laureen Harper and Ottawa city councillor Allan Hubley announced a new plan to fight bullying. This plan aimed to train about 2,400 teenagers across Canada. These teens would then teach other students about how to prevent bullying.
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