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Chrystia Freeland, deputy prime minister and finance minister, and Dominic LeBlanc, public safety and intergovernmental affairs minister, participated in a first ministers’ meeting addressing president-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all products entering the U.S. from Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT SOPUCK | October 21, 2024
Yves-François Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet would use all the levers he has as opposition leader to advance only Quebec’s interests, no matter the cost to the rest of Canada, writes Robert Sopuck. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT SOPUCK | October 21, 2024
Opinion | BY ROBERT SOPUCK | October 21, 2024
Yves-François Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet would use all the levers he has as opposition leader to advance only Quebec’s interests, no matter the cost to the rest of Canada, writes Robert Sopuck. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 13, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia, left, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer and NDP MP Charlie Angus. UBC's Stewart Prest describes the current political environment in the House as 'unstable stability,' where parties are continually trying to jockey themselves for position. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 13, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 13, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia, left, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer and NDP MP Charlie Angus. UBC's Stewart Prest describes the current political environment in the House as 'unstable stability,' where parties are continually trying to jockey themselves for position. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 7, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Liberals and NDP are in a tight race in the latest national opinion polls, which could lead to 'progressive voter stalemate,' says pollster Nik Nanos. Meanwhile, the Conservatives are 20 points ahead. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 7, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 7, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Liberals and NDP are in a tight race in the latest national opinion polls, which could lead to 'progressive voter stalemate,' says pollster Nik Nanos. Meanwhile, the Conservatives are 20 points ahead. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 2, 2024
Bloc MP Luc Thériault's Bill C-282 has been stuck at committee stage in the Senate since passing second reading in April. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 2, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 2, 2024
Bloc MP Luc Thériault's Bill C-282 has been stuck at committee stage in the Senate since passing second reading in April. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | September 30, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured on the Hill on Sept. 17, 2024, has been able to position his party as 'different,' while the NDP has lost support due to its close alignment with the Liberals, says Darrell Bricker. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | September 30, 2024
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | September 30, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured on the Hill on Sept. 17, 2024, has been able to position his party as 'different,' while the NDP has lost support due to its close alignment with the Liberals, says Darrell Bricker. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | September 1, 2021
Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole is on the rise in Quebec in a new Leger Marketing poll released on Aug. 31. Observers of Quebec politics warn, however, that it is still early days in the campaign. Hill Times photo by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | September 1, 2021
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | September 1, 2021
Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole is on the rise in Quebec in a new Leger Marketing poll released on Aug. 31. Observers of Quebec politics warn, however, that it is still early days in the campaign. Hill Times photo by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 27, 2021
Concessions to Canada's supply-managed dairy sector has long been a sensitive political issue for parties wanting to win strategically important ridings in Quebec and Ontario. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 27, 2021
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 27, 2021
Concessions to Canada's supply-managed dairy sector has long been a sensitive political issue for parties wanting to win strategically important ridings in Quebec and Ontario. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 23, 2021
The five federal party leaders will take part in the leaders' debates in both official languages on Sept. 8 and Sept. 9. The Hill Times file photographs
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 23, 2021
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 23, 2021
The five federal party leaders will take part in the leaders' debates in both official languages on Sept. 8 and Sept. 9. The Hill Times file photographs
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 18, 2021
Party leaders are in a race against the clock to fill their slate of candidates in time for the Sept. 20 election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 18, 2021
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 18, 2021
Party leaders are in a race against the clock to fill their slate of candidates in time for the Sept. 20 election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 26, 2021
Stakes are high for all federal party leaders in the next election but Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole is the 'most under pressure,' to perform well or he will have to leave, say political insiders The Hill Times file photographs
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 26, 2021
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 26, 2021
Stakes are high for all federal party leaders in the next election but Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole is the 'most under pressure,' to perform well or he will have to leave, say political insiders The Hill Times file photographs
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 21, 2021
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, far left, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. Compared to 2018, the Bloc still saw significant growth in 2020, with donations almost tripled and donors more than doubled. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 21, 2021
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 21, 2021
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, far left, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. Compared to 2018, the Bloc still saw significant growth in 2020, with donations almost tripled and donors more than doubled. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 29, 2021
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Nov. 23, 2020, will release the federal government's first budget in more than two years on April 19 at 4 p.m. (EDT). Budget preparation is not just about the spending priorities of the government. It is also about crafting a plan that would be election-ready should the opposition parties decide to defeat the government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 29, 2021
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 29, 2021
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Nov. 23, 2020, will release the federal government's first budget in more than two years on April 19 at 4 p.m. (EDT). Budget preparation is not just about the spending priorities of the government. It is also about crafting a plan that would be election-ready should the opposition parties decide to defeat the government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ALICE CHEN | February 3, 2021
The House of Commons, pictured empty on June 4, 2020, has been outfitted with large video screens and capabilities to allow Members to take part in hybrid in-person and virtual sittings. This equipment has been well-used in a return to House that marked low physical attendance from the recognized parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ALICE CHEN | February 3, 2021
News | BY ALICE CHEN | February 3, 2021
The House of Commons, pictured empty on June 4, 2020, has been outfitted with large video screens and capabilities to allow Members to take part in hybrid in-person and virtual sittings. This equipment has been well-used in a return to House that marked low physical attendance from the recognized parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 20, 2021
The parties of, from left, Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh have already gotten candidate nominations underway in anticipation of a snap election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 20, 2021
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 20, 2021
The parties of, from left, Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh have already gotten candidate nominations underway in anticipation of a snap election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 21, 2020
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, pictured Feb. 24, 2020, speaking to media in the West Block pre-pandemic. Between the leader’s office and the research bureau—which received $1,412,800 and $1,409,640 in funding, respectively, from the House of Commons for 2020-21—there are currently 25 Bloc Québécois staffers in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 21, 2020
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 21, 2020
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, pictured Feb. 24, 2020, speaking to media in the West Block pre-pandemic. Between the leader’s office and the research bureau—which received $1,412,800 and $1,409,640 in funding, respectively, from the House of Commons for 2020-21—there are currently 25 Bloc Québécois staffers in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 9, 2020
Can you hear me now? The Bloc Québécois' representative at the House Board of Internal Economy, pictured during its Dec. 3 meeting, recently raised concerns over perceived language discrimination on the part of francophone MPs as a result of translation issues during hybrid meetings. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 9, 2020
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 9, 2020
Can you hear me now? The Bloc Québécois' representative at the House Board of Internal Economy, pictured during its Dec. 3 meeting, recently raised concerns over perceived language discrimination on the part of francophone MPs as a result of translation issues during hybrid meetings. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 2, 2020
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, pictured Nov. 13, 2019, on the Hill. 'You cannot pretend to be deeply in love with Quebec without respecting this desire of Quebecers to receive some apologies from Her Majesty's government,' was the explanation given by Mr. Blanchet in defence of the motion. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 2, 2020
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 2, 2020
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, pictured Nov. 13, 2019, on the Hill. 'You cannot pretend to be deeply in love with Quebec without respecting this desire of Quebecers to receive some apologies from Her Majesty's government,' was the explanation given by Mr. Blanchet in defence of the motion. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade