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= Rachael Harder = Rachael Harder MP (born 1986) is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Lethbridge in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election. Harder was reelected to represent Lethbridge in the 2019 Canadian federal election, gaining over 60 per cent of the popular vote. Harder won her seat with over 30,000 more votes than her competitors.

Early Life and Schooling
Harder grew up on a farm in southern Alberta. At the age of eleven, Harder began her own business raising and boarding dogs. While first attending Briercrest College and Seminary in Saskatchewan, Harder graduated with great distinction from the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Social Sciences.

2019 Canadian Federal Election Campaign and Platform
Harder's Conservative platform included a focus on the expansion of the energy sector, and the completion of pipelines. Issues relating to environment were the end of carbon pricing in Canada, as well as the prohibition of dumping sewage in waterways, such as the West Coast and the St. Lawrence River. Harder also cited crime and the opioid crisis as a major issue to be tackled, as well as an advance of aid to local peace officers.

Criticism of Alberta Public School Teachers[edit]
In 2011, Harder told Christian Week that many public school teachers in Alberta encourage sexual experimentation, which Harder believes results in unsafe sexual activities.

Criticism of Carbon Pricing in Canada
Harder is opposed to the implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, stating it will increase household debt and will not be effective in its goal to reduce green house gas emissions. Her critique of Carbon Pricing extends to Canada's involvement in the Paris Accord, stating that the targets are too high for Canada to meet. Harder also is an advocate for higher government transparency with regards to carbon pricing, criticizing the Liberal Party of Canada's fiscal expenditures.