Mike Harris
Canadian politician, 22nd Premier of Ontario
Born
January 23rd, 1945
80 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as the 22nd Premier of Ontario from 1995 to 2002. Focused on fiscal policies and reducing government spending during tenure. Led the Progressive Conservative Party to a significant majority in the 1995 provincial election. Implemented the Common Sense Revolution program, which aimed at tax cuts and welfare reform.
Implemented the Common Sense Revolution
Reduced government spending
Won the 1995 provincial election
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