14 Facts About Laureen Harper

Laureen Ann Harper is a Canadian graphic designer.

Laureen Harper is married to Canada's 22nd prime minister, Stephen Harper and has two children, Benjamin Harper and Rachel Harper.

The eldest of three, Laureen Ann Teskey was born in Turner Valley, a rural town southwest of Calgary, to rancher parents who owned an electrical contracting company.

Laureen Harper was first married to New Zealander Neil Fenton from April 1985 to 1988.

Laureen Harper met Stephen Harper in 1990 while working for GTO Printing, a computer graphics firm operating in Calgary that helped create professional graphs and tables for Harper's major paper for his master's degree in economics at the University of Calgary.

Laureen Harper used the name "Laureen Teskey" after her 1993 marriage to Stephen Harper, but after her husband's victory in the 2006 federal election, she began using the name "Laureen Harper" in her public role as a spouse of the Prime Minister.

Laureen Harper was frequently seen at the podium on behalf of and with her husband, Stephen Harper.

Laureen Harper had an active public life while at 24 Sussex Drive.

Laureen Harper supported causes such as the National Arts Centre where she was Honorary Gala Chair starting in 2005.

Laureen Harper was an active supporter and campaigner for animal welfare organizations such as the Ottawa Humane Society.

Laureen Harper accompanied her husband on international trips, for example the G8, G20 and others.

Mrs Laureen Harper hosted the spouses of G8 and G20 leaders in June 2010 in Toronto, Ontario.

Laureen Harper created some controversy when she notified the National Arts Centre on September 24,2008, that she would not be able to fulfill her role as Honorary Gala chair on October 4.

Laureen Harper later responded saying that the circumstances of her being unable to attend had nothing to do with his comments.