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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks at the Centre for Policy Studies in London, U.K., as part of his first international trip on March 3. OLO photograph by John Lehmann
News | BY IREM KOCA | February 28, 2026
A motion from Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner, left, asking the government to limit the health-care benefits available to asylum claimants was defeated on Feb. 25 as scrutiny on Immigration Minister Lena Diab ramps up. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | February 28, 2026
News | BY IREM KOCA | February 28, 2026
A motion from Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner, left, asking the government to limit the health-care benefits available to asylum claimants was defeated on Feb. 25 as scrutiny on Immigration Minister Lena Diab ramps up. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 25, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took steps in the right direction with the address he delivered at the party's recent convention, which showed an arguably more human and reflective leader, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 25, 2026
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 25, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took steps in the right direction with the address he delivered at the party's recent convention, which showed an arguably more human and reflective leader, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaking in the House of Commons before delivering remarks honouring the victims of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy on Feb. 11, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 23, 2026
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaking in the House of Commons before delivering remarks honouring the victims of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy on Feb. 11, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON, MARLO GLASS | February 18, 2026
Freshly-minted Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux said Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos was the catalyst that changed his mind and 'opened a lot of eyes for Canadians' about 'just how serious this national unity crisis actually is.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON, MARLO GLASS | February 18, 2026
News | BY STUART BENSON, MARLO GLASS | February 18, 2026
Freshly-minted Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux said Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos was the catalyst that changed his mind and 'opened a lot of eyes for Canadians' about 'just how serious this national unity crisis actually is.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 16, 2026
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper speaks at an event held by Library and Archives Canada on Feb. 5, 2026, about the launch his archival collection at the Library and Archives Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 16, 2026
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 16, 2026
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper speaks at an event held by Library and Archives Canada on Feb. 5, 2026, about the launch his archival collection at the Library and Archives Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HUENEFELD | November 11, 2025
After the merger of the Progressive Conservative and Canadian Alliance parties, then-leader Stephen Harper took control of the Conservative brand and eliminated a historical institution that had stood in their way, writes Michael Huenefeld. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HUENEFELD | November 11, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HUENEFELD | November 11, 2025
After the merger of the Progressive Conservative and Canadian Alliance parties, then-leader Stephen Harper took control of the Conservative brand and eliminated a historical institution that had stood in their way, writes Michael Huenefeld. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | November 10, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Chris d'Entremont, who crossed the floor from the Conservatives to the Liberals on Nov. 4, the same day the budget was released in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Stuart Benson
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | November 10, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | November 10, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Chris d'Entremont, who crossed the floor from the Conservatives to the Liberals on Nov. 4, the same day the budget was released in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Stuart Benson
Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | November 10, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference in the House of Commons foyer of Oct. 23, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | November 10, 2025
Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | November 10, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference in the House of Commons foyer of Oct. 23, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 5, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, top right, and interim NDP leader Don Davies. Despite quarterly fundraising falling to levels unseen since 2022, the Liberals’ and Conservatives’ three-quarter totals already represent historic records for their respective parties. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustrations by Joey Sabourin
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 5, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 5, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, top right, and interim NDP leader Don Davies. Despite quarterly fundraising falling to levels unseen since 2022, the Liberals’ and Conservatives’ three-quarter totals already represent historic records for their respective parties. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustrations by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | November 3, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If Carney is lucky, the opposition parties will defeat the budget and we will be plunged into a Christmas election, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | November 3, 2025
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | November 3, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If Carney is lucky, the opposition parties will defeat the budget and we will be plunged into a Christmas election, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 3, 2025
If Pierre Poilievre is forced out as leader, it won’t be because of internal caucus dissent, but rather mounting criticism from outside of the party, say Conservative sources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 3, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 3, 2025
If Pierre Poilievre is forced out as leader, it won’t be because of internal caucus dissent, but rather mounting criticism from outside of the party, say Conservative sources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 31, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, has led the Liberal Party to a reversal of fortunes in fundraising this year, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's three-quarter total is just shy of his party's historic 2024 total. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 31, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 31, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, has led the Liberal Party to a reversal of fortunes in fundraising this year, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's three-quarter total is just shy of his party's historic 2024 total. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
Opinion | BY ZACH BATTAT | October 29, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre still commands his party and its base, but as precedents show, unseating begins long before it becomes visible, writes Zach Battat. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ZACH BATTAT | October 29, 2025
Opinion | BY ZACH BATTAT | October 29, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre still commands his party and its base, but as precedents show, unseating begins long before it becomes visible, writes Zach Battat. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 29, 2025
Earlier this month, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre offered to 'help' the prime minister achieve a deal with the U.S., but little has come from the offer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 29, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 29, 2025
Earlier this month, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre offered to 'help' the prime minister achieve a deal with the U.S., but little has come from the offer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 29, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is well aware that in today’s social media-driven political ecosphere, outrage sells, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 29, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 29, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is well aware that in today’s social media-driven political ecosphere, outrage sells, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 29, 2025
Even U.S. President Donald Trump is more popular in his disintegrating country than Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured, is here in Canada, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 29, 2025
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 29, 2025
Even U.S. President Donald Trump is more popular in his disintegrating country than Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured, is here in Canada, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured in the West Block on Oct. 23, faced criticism last week from within and outside his caucus for his remarks about RCMP leadership during a recent YouTube interview. He later said that his comments were about former RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki, and not about the current leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured in the West Block on Oct. 23, faced criticism last week from within and outside his caucus for his remarks about RCMP leadership during a recent YouTube interview. He later said that his comments were about former RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki, and not about the current leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade