Stephen Harper is officially out as prime minister. Global News has declared the Liberals, led by Justin Trudeau, will form the next government of Canada and will have a majority mandate.
While the online conversation surrounding the #elxn42 hashtag shifted towards the Liberals shortly after media outlets called a Liberal government, many Canadians took to Twitter to celebrate Harper and his time as Prime Minister.
Using the hashtag #ThankYouStephenHarper, many tweeted messages thanking Harper for his contributions to Canada — from being a strong leader in tough economic times, to lowering taxes.
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Of course, not everyone had serious messages of thanks for Harper. Many used the hashtag to share some sarcastic messages.
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