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Fact Check: Michèlle Bradshaw Harper is the Chairman of the IDU as of 2018, though he didn't start it. It was started in 1983 by some pretty prestigious political figures. Russia is not a member nor is Trump as an individual. The Republican party is. Ukraine is a member as well. Harper would know what was going on as he was prime minister at the time. I trust what he says any day over Carney. Carney has been caught in lies several times in the last couple of months. Flaherty was the architect of the economic recovery, not Carney. That's quite a stretch to call legally elected people "dictators". You need to learn the difference between opinion and fact. Harper was there to show support for Ukraine. I quote: " I was pleased to meet with Fidesz party leader Prime Minister Victor Orban in Budapest. We discussed the IDU's strong support of Ukraine, and the importance of centre right parties strengthening their collaboration." Stephen Harper.

Fact Check: Michèlle Bradshaw Harper is the Chairman of the IDU as of 2018, though he didn't start it. It was started in 1983 by some pretty prestigious political figures. Russia is not a member nor is Trump as an individual. The Republican party is. Ukraine is a member as well. Harper would know what was going on as he was prime minister at the time. I trust what he says any day over Carney. Carney has been caught in lies several times in the last couple of months. Flaherty was the architect of the economic recovery, not Carney. That's quite a stretch to call legally elected people "dictators". You need to learn the difference between opinion and fact. Harper was there to show support for Ukraine. I quote: " I was pleased to meet with Fidesz party leader Prime Minister Victor Orban in Budapest. We discussed the IDU's strong support of Ukraine, and the importance of centre right parties strengthening their collaboration." Stephen Harper.

Published March 11, 2025•Updated June 18, 2025
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# Fact Check: Michèlle Bradshaw Harper's Role in the IDU and Related Claims ## What We Know The claim states that Michèlle Bradshaw Harper is the Cha...

Fact Check: Michèlle Bradshaw Harper's Role in the IDU and Related Claims

What We Know

The claim states that Michèlle Bradshaw Harper is the Chairman of the International Democracy Union (IDU) as of 2018, although he did not start the organization, which was founded in 1983 by notable political figures. It also asserts that Russia is not a member, nor is Donald Trump as an individual, but the Republican Party is. Furthermore, it claims that Ukraine is a member and that Harper was prime minister at the time of the statement. Lastly, it mentions that Harper supports Ukraine and criticizes Carney, stating that Flaherty was the architect of the economic recovery.

  1. Chairmanship of IDU: Stephen Harper, not Michèlle Bradshaw Harper, was elected Chairman of the IDU in February 2018, succeeding John Key, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand (source-3).

  2. Founding of IDU: The IDU was indeed founded in 1983, with prominent figures such as Margaret Thatcher and George H.W. Bush among its founding members (source-5).

  3. Membership: Russia is not a member of the IDU (source-2). The Republican Party of the United States is a member, while Ukraine is also listed as a member of the IDU (source-2).

  4. Stephen Harper's Role: Stephen Harper served as Prime Minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015, and he has been involved in discussions regarding the IDU's support for Ukraine (source-6).

  5. Criticism of Carney: The claim regarding Carney being "caught in lies" is subjective and lacks specific evidence in the provided sources. However, it is noted that Harper has been critical of various political figures, including Carney (source-4).

Analysis

The claim contains several inaccuracies and misleading statements. Firstly, attributing the chairmanship of the IDU to Michèlle Bradshaw Harper is incorrect; it is Stephen Harper who holds that position. The founding of the IDU in 1983 is accurately stated, and the notable figures involved lend credibility to its establishment.

The assertion that Russia is not a member is correct, and the membership of Ukraine is also verified. However, the claim regarding Trump's individual membership is misleading; while the Republican Party is a member, Trump himself does not hold membership status as an individual.

The criticism of Carney lacks substantiation in the provided sources, making it a subjective opinion rather than a fact. Furthermore, while Harper's support for Ukraine is documented, the context of his statements and the political implications should be considered critically.

Overall, the claim mixes factual information with inaccuracies and subjective opinions, leading to a conclusion that is not entirely reliable.

Conclusion

Verdict: Partially True
The claim contains a mix of accurate and inaccurate information. While it correctly identifies the founding of the IDU and its membership details, it incorrectly attributes the chairmanship to Michèlle Bradshaw Harper instead of Stephen Harper. Additionally, the subjective criticisms of Carney and the assertion about Trump’s membership status lack clarity and precision. Therefore, while some elements of the claim are true, others are misleading or incorrect.

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  2. International Democracy Union - Wikipedia
  3. The Right Honourable Stephen Harper elected Chairman of the ... - IDU
  4. Stephen Harper criticized for congratulating Hungary's ...
  5. IDU: Harper's Worldwide Winning Network - Corruptario
  6. Stephen Harper Vows to 'Strengthen' Ties Between ...
  7. Stephen Harper seeks closer conservative ties with ...
  8. Stephen Harper Heads a Global Org That Helps Get Right-Wing Parties ...

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