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After years of veering ever closer to fascism, U.S. President Donald Trump has reached a new and dangerous stage, Michael Harris writes. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 16, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 9 used his Truth Social account to say that he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge unless his country is compensated for everything it has given Canada. Meanwhile, the bridge, which has the support of Michigan lawmakers, has been fully funded by the Canadian government. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Molly Riley
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 16, 2026
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 16, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 9 used his Truth Social account to say that he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge unless his country is compensated for everything it has given Canada. Meanwhile, the bridge, which has the support of Michigan lawmakers, has been fully funded by the Canadian government. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Molly Riley
Opinion | BY AKOLISA UFODIKE | February 14, 2026
A bipartisan group of U.S. legislators is willing to push back against tariffs on Canada, but it’s a symbolic rebuke, not a governing coalition, writes Akolisa Ufodike. Photograph courtesy of Architect of the Capitol/Flickr
Opinion | BY AKOLISA UFODIKE | February 14, 2026
Opinion | BY AKOLISA UFODIKE | February 14, 2026
A bipartisan group of U.S. legislators is willing to push back against tariffs on Canada, but it’s a symbolic rebuke, not a governing coalition, writes Akolisa Ufodike. Photograph courtesy of Architect of the Capitol/Flickr
Opinion | BY EARL TURCOTTE | February 11, 2026
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system which will accelerate the arms race, lead to the weaponization of space, and increase the risk of nuclear war, writes Earl Turcotte. White House photograph by Joyce N. Boghosian
Opinion | BY EARL TURCOTTE | February 11, 2026
Opinion | BY EARL TURCOTTE | February 11, 2026
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system which will accelerate the arms race, lead to the weaponization of space, and increase the risk of nuclear war, writes Earl Turcotte. White House photograph by Joyce N. Boghosian
Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | February 11, 2026
The regulation of drug prices elsewhere is a long-standing trade policy irritant for the U.S., writes Liam MacDonald. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | February 11, 2026
Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | February 11, 2026
The regulation of drug prices elsewhere is a long-standing trade policy irritant for the U.S., writes Liam MacDonald. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 11, 2026
Stephen Harper
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper used his anniversary appearances to drive home the idea that the American president spells the end of the era of beneficial Canada-U.S. co-operation, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 11, 2026
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 11, 2026
Stephen Harper
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper used his anniversary appearances to drive home the idea that the American president spells the end of the era of beneficial Canada-U.S. co-operation, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | September 4, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, held a White House meeting to discuss plans for Gaza’s future, with former British prime minister Tony Blair in the mix among real estate developers and others. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | September 4, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | September 4, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, held a White House meeting to discuss plans for Gaza’s future, with former British prime minister Tony Blair in the mix among real estate developers and others. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY JACQUES J.M. SHORE, WENDY WAGNER | September 3, 2025
Former Liberal cabinet minister Donald Macdonald chaired the Royal Commission on the Economic Union and Development Prospects for Canada, which issued its final report in September 1985. Photograph courtesy of Library and Archives Canada
Opinion | BY JACQUES J.M. SHORE, WENDY WAGNER | September 3, 2025
Opinion | BY JACQUES J.M. SHORE, WENDY WAGNER | September 3, 2025
Former Liberal cabinet minister Donald Macdonald chaired the Royal Commission on the Economic Union and Development Prospects for Canada, which issued its final report in September 1985. Photograph courtesy of Library and Archives Canada
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 3, 2025
It’s clear that U.S. President Donald Trump, right, has decided that it’s up to somebody else to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin’s obsession with wiping out Ukraine and other in eastern Europe, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 3, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 3, 2025
It’s clear that U.S. President Donald Trump, right, has decided that it’s up to somebody else to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin’s obsession with wiping out Ukraine and other in eastern Europe, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP STEPHEN FUHR | September 1, 2025
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, greets Prime Minister Mark Carney in Kyiv on Aug. 24. The prime minister's visit to Ukraine was the first in a four-country tour to strengthen and advance collaboration on commerce, energy, and defence with European allies. Photograph courtesy of X
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP STEPHEN FUHR | September 1, 2025
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP STEPHEN FUHR | September 1, 2025
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, greets Prime Minister Mark Carney in Kyiv on Aug. 24. The prime minister's visit to Ukraine was the first in a four-country tour to strengthen and advance collaboration on commerce, energy, and defence with European allies. Photograph courtesy of X
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 1, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Aug. 22 that Canada will remove all tariffs on goods from the U.S. covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement by Sept. 1, although existing tariffs will remain on steel, aluminum and autos. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 1, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 1, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Aug. 22 that Canada will remove all tariffs on goods from the U.S. covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement by Sept. 1, although existing tariffs will remain on steel, aluminum and autos. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | September 1, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump is a hypocrite who has abused the authority of his office—and even authority he doesn't actually have—to increase his own wealth and power, writes Michael Harris. Official White House Photo by Molly Riley via Flickr
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | September 1, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | September 1, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump is a hypocrite who has abused the authority of his office—and even authority he doesn't actually have—to increase his own wealth and power, writes Michael Harris. Official White House Photo by Molly Riley via Flickr
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | August 28, 2025
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin
Denmark has accused the United States of running a covert operation in Greenland. The attempt to recruit a few ‘pro-American’ Greenlanders to front the operation suggests President Donald Trump’s regime prefers a non-violent conquest if at all possible, writes Gwynne Dyer. Official White House photograph courtesy of Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | August 28, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | August 28, 2025
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin
Denmark has accused the United States of running a covert operation in Greenland. The attempt to recruit a few ‘pro-American’ Greenlanders to front the operation suggests President Donald Trump’s regime prefers a non-violent conquest if at all possible, writes Gwynne Dyer. Official White House photograph courtesy of Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY MARK KERSTEN | August 27, 2025
Bob Rae
In a now-deleted social media post, Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae called American sanctions against a Canadian judge sitting on the International Criminal Court ‘disgraceful.’
Opinion | BY MARK KERSTEN | August 27, 2025
Opinion | BY MARK KERSTEN | August 27, 2025
Bob Rae
In a now-deleted social media post, Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae called American sanctions against a Canadian judge sitting on the International Criminal Court ‘disgraceful.’
Opinion | BY JOSEPH INGRAM | August 27, 2025
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin
The key question whether U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and his key advisers understand Russian President Vladimir Putin’s longer-term strategic agenda, writes Joseph Ingram. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY JOSEPH INGRAM | August 27, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSEPH INGRAM | August 27, 2025
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin
The key question whether U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and his key advisers understand Russian President Vladimir Putin’s longer-term strategic agenda, writes Joseph Ingram. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 27, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand have both spoken with their Chinese counterparts this summer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 27, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 27, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand have both spoken with their Chinese counterparts this summer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 27, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's intervention in the Air Canada strike and recent concessions in negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump are the latest of several unforced errors since taking office that could build into major liabilities and vectors of attack for the opposition when Parliament returns in the fall, say strategists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 27, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 27, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's intervention in the Air Canada strike and recent concessions in negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump are the latest of several unforced errors since taking office that could build into major liabilities and vectors of attack for the opposition when Parliament returns in the fall, say strategists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHELLE JOHNSTON | August 27, 2025
Message discipline will be critical for Prime Minister Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies, writes Michelle Johnston. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHELLE JOHNSTON | August 27, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHELLE JOHNSTON | August 27, 2025
Message discipline will be critical for Prime Minister Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies, writes Michelle Johnston. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade