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As is tradition with Canada’s ex-Prime Ministers, Stephen Harper has completely dropped off the political map in the months following his electoral loss. But he’s still very much out and about, according to small cadre of Canadians who have reported “surreal” post-election sightings of the Calgary politician.

A Las Vegas Shake Shack

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On November 26, Edmontonian Adam Kjenner was taking time out from a Sun Life conference in Las Vegas.

He and his girlfriend were entering a Shake Shack when he suddenly saw the large and unmistakable figure of the 22nd prime minister walking towards him.

“I was like ‘Mr. Harper’ and he said ‘oh, you recognized me,’” said Kjenner.

Accompanied by two young men, one of which was likely his son, Harper appeared to have no security. And his only disguise was a Breeder’s Cup ball cap pulled down low, an untucked dress shirt and a few days’ worth of stubble.

Harper then noticed Kjenner’s Edmonton Oilers hat.