This is not his first visit to Israel this year, nor his first meeting this year with Netanyahu.
At the Knesset, Harper and Pence offered moral and spiritual leadership for the world.
The Canada-Israel story commenced prior to the establishment of the Jewish State.
When we point out that a particular statement or an image echoes those of traditional anti-Jewish stereotyping, there is very often a wall of outrage in response.
"Though it is always nice to enjoy the strong support of an advanced Western country, Canada’s influence on the international scene is limited; Ottawa is not Washington."
What is unlikely is that anyone in the near future in Ottawa will outdo Harper regarding the passion, consistency, sincerity and intensity of his support for Israel.
Two senior cabinet members from the province said it was becoming harder to persuade people - including committed supporters - to vote for the party.
"The intervention has had the effect of largely stopping the advance of ISIS, particularly in the north of Iraq, not maybe as much as we'd liked," said Harper.
Canada's Bnai Brith welcomes news of resignation following candidate's "libelous smears against the Jewish state."
"Stephen Harper made Canada not only a player but also a candidate for most valuable player."