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Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | March 17, 2025
Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, speaks with Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly after a press conference after the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
International Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, picture at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | March 17, 2025
Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, speaks with Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly after a press conference after the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
International Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, picture at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | March 17, 2025
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives demonstrate that provincial governments want even more regressive amendments to their freedom of information acts, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | March 17, 2025
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives demonstrate that provincial governments want even more regressive amendments to their freedom of information acts, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY REBECCA BAILEY | March 17, 2025
New Health Minister Kamal Khera, left, was diversity, inclusion, and persons with disabilities minister from July 2023 until last week. Former women and gender equality minister Marci Ien is no longer in cabinet after leading the file since October 2021. Both roles no longer exist in cabinet. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY REBECCA BAILEY | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY REBECCA BAILEY | March 17, 2025
New Health Minister Kamal Khera, left, was diversity, inclusion, and persons with disabilities minister from July 2023 until last week. Former women and gender equality minister Marci Ien is no longer in cabinet after leading the file since October 2021. Both roles no longer exist in cabinet. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 17, 2025
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair’s March 8 shipbuilding contract announcement was unsurprisingly dropped into a media void, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 17, 2025
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair’s March 8 shipbuilding contract announcement was unsurprisingly dropped into a media void, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR ANDREW CARDOZO | March 17, 2025
Steven Guilbeault
This is an opportunity for Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault to do something bold as is demanded by these existential times, writes Sen. Andrew Cardozo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR ANDREW CARDOZO | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR ANDREW CARDOZO | March 17, 2025
Steven Guilbeault
This is an opportunity for Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault to do something bold as is demanded by these existential times, writes Sen. Andrew Cardozo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | March 17, 2025
Rodrigo Duterte
Last week’s arrest of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court for the ‘crime against humanity’ of mass murder was long overdue, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | March 17, 2025
Rodrigo Duterte
Last week’s arrest of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court for the ‘crime against humanity’ of mass murder was long overdue, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 17, 2025
In the March 9 Liberal leadership election, Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured with his wife Diana Fox Carney, secured 29,456 points out of a maximum of 34,300. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 17, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 17, 2025
In the March 9 Liberal leadership election, Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured with his wife Diana Fox Carney, secured 29,456 points out of a maximum of 34,300. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 17, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 17, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | March 17, 2025
Opinion | March 17, 2025
Opinion | March 17, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
To support Canada's farmers, Lawrence MacAulay announced on March 7 that Ottawa will set the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program at $250,000 for the 2025 program year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
To support Canada's farmers, Lawrence MacAulay announced on March 7 that Ottawa will set the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program at $250,000 for the 2025 program year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | March 17, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons, illustration courtesy of The Hill Times' Neena Singhal
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | March 17, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons, illustration courtesy of The Hill Times' Neena Singhal
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 17, 2025
Mike Myers, pictured recently on Saturday Night Live, gestured, moved his left elbow up, pointing to it and mouthed the words, 'Elbows up!' The phrase is inspired by Canadian hockey legend Gordie Howe, who was known for throwing his elbows up to defend himself, and is now Canada's rallying cry against U.S. President Donald Trump. Screen shot courtesy of Saturday Night Live/YouTube
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 17, 2025
Mike Myers, pictured recently on Saturday Night Live, gestured, moved his left elbow up, pointing to it and mouthed the words, 'Elbows up!' The phrase is inspired by Canadian hockey legend Gordie Howe, who was known for throwing his elbows up to defend himself, and is now Canada's rallying cry against U.S. President Donald Trump. Screen shot courtesy of Saturday Night Live/YouTube
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | March 17, 2025
Mark Carney, the economic technocrat who plunged into political street-fighting, will become the 24th prime minister of Canada at a time when the very existence of the country is challenged by a predatory American president. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | March 17, 2025
Mark Carney, the economic technocrat who plunged into political street-fighting, will become the 24th prime minister of Canada at a time when the very existence of the country is challenged by a predatory American president. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SAJI GEORGE | March 17, 2025
For Canada to realize the full potential of circular bioeconomy in agriculture, stronger government and industry support programs are essential, writes Dr. Saji George, an associate professor at McGill University. Photograph by Dirk Schumacher, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY SAJI GEORGE | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY SAJI GEORGE | March 17, 2025
For Canada to realize the full potential of circular bioeconomy in agriculture, stronger government and industry support programs are essential, writes Dr. Saji George, an associate professor at McGill University. Photograph by Dirk Schumacher, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY ASIM BISWAS | March 17, 2025
Canada stands at an inflection point. With thoughtful investment, policy reform, and technological innovation, we can transform current supply chain vulnerabilities into future competitive advantages, writes Dr. Asim Biswas. Photograph by Jannis Knorr, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY ASIM BISWAS | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY ASIM BISWAS | March 17, 2025
Canada stands at an inflection point. With thoughtful investment, policy reform, and technological innovation, we can transform current supply chain vulnerabilities into future competitive advantages, writes Dr. Asim Biswas. Photograph by Jannis Knorr, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP JOHN BARLOW | March 17, 2025
Canada can play a leading role in global food security, but to reach our potential Canada must change its path from ideological and activist-based policies to one focused on productivity, common sense, science, and innovation, writes Conservative MP John Barlow. Image by Devon Breen, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP JOHN BARLOW | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP JOHN BARLOW | March 17, 2025
Canada can play a leading role in global food security, but to reach our potential Canada must change its path from ideological and activist-based policies to one focused on productivity, common sense, science, and innovation, writes Conservative MP John Barlow. Image by Devon Breen, Pixabay.com
Families Minister Jenna Sudds will be the special guest at the Community & Friendship Iftar Dinner hosted by the Intercultural Dialogue Institute on Monday, March 17, at 5:30 p.m. ET, 144 Wellington St. in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Families Minister Jenna Sudds will be the special guest at the Community & Friendship Iftar Dinner hosted by the Intercultural Dialogue Institute on Monday, March 17, at 5:30 p.m. ET, 144 Wellington St. in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 17, 2025
HT reader: Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association, said The Hill Times has been required reading for him since his dad was in cabinet. Volpe has two walls of framed pages from The Hill Times' 100 Most Influential People and our 100 Top Lobbyists features. Photograph courtesy of Flavio Volpe
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 17, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 17, 2025
HT reader: Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association, said The Hill Times has been required reading for him since his dad was in cabinet. Volpe has two walls of framed pages from The Hill Times' 100 Most Influential People and our 100 Top Lobbyists features. Photograph courtesy of Flavio Volpe
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 15, 2025
Ginette Petitpas Taylor
Treasury Board President Ginette Petitpas Taylor launched the government's AI strategy for the public service on March 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 15, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 15, 2025
Ginette Petitpas Taylor
Treasury Board President Ginette Petitpas Taylor launched the government's AI strategy for the public service on March 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | March 14, 2025
When a growing global population is rapidly increasing the demand for food, at a time when food stocks are decreasing, we cannot settle for the status quo, writes Liam MacDonald is the Director, Policy and Government Relations, for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Photograph by Tom Fisk, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | March 14, 2025
Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | March 14, 2025
When a growing global population is rapidly increasing the demand for food, at a time when food stocks are decreasing, we cannot settle for the status quo, writes Liam MacDonald is the Director, Policy and Government Relations, for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Photograph by Tom Fisk, Pexels.com
News | BY IREM KOCA | March 14, 2025
Incoming U.S. envoy to Canada Pete Hoekstra tells American Senators “Canada is a sovereign state," while U.S. President Donald Trump continues to threaten Canada with annexation. Global Entrepreneurship Summit photograph by Valerie Kuypers/Flickr
News | BY IREM KOCA | March 14, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | March 14, 2025
Incoming U.S. envoy to Canada Pete Hoekstra tells American Senators “Canada is a sovereign state," while U.S. President Donald Trump continues to threaten Canada with annexation. Global Entrepreneurship Summit photograph by Valerie Kuypers/Flickr
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, site of then 2025 G7 foreign ministers’ meeting, in La Malbaie, Que., is pictured on March 12, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | March 14, 2025
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, site of then 2025 G7 foreign ministers’ meeting, in La Malbaie, Que., is pictured on March 12, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
The newly-elected Liberal leader, Mark Carney, will be sworn in as prime minister today along with his new cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
The newly-elected Liberal leader, Mark Carney, will be sworn in as prime minister today along with his new cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | March 13, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, left, is pictured with German counterpart Annalena Baerbock and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | March 13, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | March 13, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, left, is pictured with German counterpart Annalena Baerbock and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | March 13, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, insisted on preconditions before entering peace talks, whereupon U.S. President Donald Trump, right, lost it in that infamous Oval Office exchange on Feb. 28, writes Gwynne Dyer. Zelenskyy had to back down. Screengrab courtesy of CNN
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | March 13, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | March 13, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, insisted on preconditions before entering peace talks, whereupon U.S. President Donald Trump, right, lost it in that infamous Oval Office exchange on Feb. 28, writes Gwynne Dyer. Zelenskyy had to back down. Screengrab courtesy of CNN
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will meet with her American counterpart at the G7 summit in Charlevoix today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will meet with her American counterpart at the G7 summit in Charlevoix today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT MALONE | March 12, 2025
Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's initial promises of radical transparency—creating a government that would be 'open by default'—his legacy on that front has been underwhelming, writes Matt Malone. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT MALONE | March 12, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT MALONE | March 12, 2025
Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's initial promises of radical transparency—creating a government that would be 'open by default'—his legacy on that front has been underwhelming, writes Matt Malone. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
Karina Gould
Liberal leadership contender Karina Gould speaks with reporters in the West Block on Jan. 23—the same day she officially submitted her paperwork to enter the race. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
Karina Gould
Liberal leadership contender Karina Gould speaks with reporters in the West Block on Jan. 23—the same day she officially submitted her paperwork to enter the race. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 24, 2025
Volodomyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been excluded from peace talks between the United States and Russia to end the war against his country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 24, 2025
Volodomyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been excluded from peace talks between the United States and Russia to end the war against his country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | February 24, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks at the SOS Medicare 3.0 Conference in Ottawa on Feb. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | February 24, 2025
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | February 24, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks at the SOS Medicare 3.0 Conference in Ottawa on Feb. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BERT BLUNDON | February 24, 2025
Health professionals believe in our public health-care system because they believe in equitable access to care, and you can’t have one without the other, writes Bert Blundon. Unsplash photograph by Christian Bowen
Opinion | BY BERT BLUNDON | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY BERT BLUNDON | February 24, 2025
Health professionals believe in our public health-care system because they believe in equitable access to care, and you can’t have one without the other, writes Bert Blundon. Unsplash photograph by Christian Bowen
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has a new acting chief of staff, and acting deputy chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has a new acting chief of staff, and acting deputy chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
Liberal leadershi candidates
The Liberal leadership contenders: Chrystia Freeland, left, Mark Carney, Karina Gould, and Frank Baylis. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
Liberal leadershi candidates
The Liberal leadership contenders: Chrystia Freeland, left, Mark Carney, Karina Gould, and Frank Baylis. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SARAH LAFRAMBOISE, TREVOR POTTS | February 24, 2025
Mona Nemer
The 2017 appointment of Dr. Mona Nemer as Canada’s chief science officer fulfilled a key platform commitment to place science at the heart of federal governance, write Sarah Laframboise and Trevor Potts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SARAH LAFRAMBOISE, TREVOR POTTS | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY SARAH LAFRAMBOISE, TREVOR POTTS | February 24, 2025
Mona Nemer
The 2017 appointment of Dr. Mona Nemer as Canada’s chief science officer fulfilled a key platform commitment to place science at the heart of federal governance, write Sarah Laframboise and Trevor Potts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID PERRY | February 24, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can leave his successor with a stronger hand in their discussions with the American president, writes David Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID PERRY | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID PERRY | February 24, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can leave his successor with a stronger hand in their discussions with the American president, writes David Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JULIA PARSONS | February 24, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
The Liberals have largely let Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre define himself. There is no way the Conservatives will make the same mistake, writes Julia Parsons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JULIA PARSONS | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY JULIA PARSONS | February 24, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
The Liberals have largely let Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre define himself. There is no way the Conservatives will make the same mistake, writes Julia Parsons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | February 24, 2025
Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | February 24, 2025
Opinion | February 24, 2025
Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 24, 2025
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Canada-U.S. relations during Trump’s second term now require an 'all-hands-on-deck' approach in the Prime Minister's Office, say government officials. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 24, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 24, 2025
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Canada-U.S. relations during Trump’s second term now require an 'all-hands-on-deck' approach in the Prime Minister's Office, say government officials. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
Liberal Leadership race candidates mash up new
Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould and Frank Baylis will take part in the first leadership debate in Montreal today. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
Liberal Leadership race candidates mash up new
Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould and Frank Baylis will take part in the first leadership debate in Montreal today. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 24, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked that U.S. President Donald Trump’s team 'be more truthful,' especially with regards to earlier claims that Ukraine had somehow started the war triggered when Russian troops invaded in February 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 24, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked that U.S. President Donald Trump’s team 'be more truthful,' especially with regards to earlier claims that Ukraine had somehow started the war triggered when Russian troops invaded in February 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 24, 2025
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Several senior Conservatives told The Hill Times they are concerned about the Liberals' rising support, while pollster Nik Nanos notes that around 70 per cent of Canadians have now limited their choice for the next government to the two major federal parties. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 24, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 24, 2025
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Several senior Conservatives told The Hill Times they are concerned about the Liberals' rising support, while pollster Nik Nanos notes that around 70 per cent of Canadians have now limited their choice for the next government to the two major federal parties. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOHN GRADEK | February 24, 2025
A view of the Port of Vancouver, B.C., pictured in 2017. With a few exceptions, Canada’s ports have not kept pace with the efficiency and productivity of the world’s greatest international ports, writes John Gradek. Photograph courtesy of Ted McGrath/Flickr
Opinion | BY JOHN GRADEK | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY JOHN GRADEK | February 24, 2025
A view of the Port of Vancouver, B.C., pictured in 2017. With a few exceptions, Canada’s ports have not kept pace with the efficiency and productivity of the world’s greatest international ports, writes John Gradek. Photograph courtesy of Ted McGrath/Flickr
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 24, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the West Block on Feb. 1, 2025, for a press conference on the government’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 24, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 24, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the West Block on Feb. 1, 2025, for a press conference on the government’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 24, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump is taking a sledgehammer to the American government, and Rose LeMay says, here in Canada, now is the time for Canadians to come together across partisan lines, across racial and cultural lines. Now is actually the time to fight tyranny. It’s here, it’s ugly, and we don’t have much time. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 24, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump is taking a sledgehammer to the American government, and Rose LeMay says, here in Canada, now is the time for Canadians to come together across partisan lines, across racial and cultural lines. Now is actually the time to fight tyranny. It’s here, it’s ugly, and we don’t have much time. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 24, 2025
Most polls released this month show the Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, pictured with his son Cruz at a Conservative rally In Ottawa on Feb. 15, 2025, losing ground to the Liberals. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 24, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 24, 2025
Most polls released this month show the Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, pictured with his son Cruz at a Conservative rally In Ottawa on Feb. 15, 2025, losing ground to the Liberals. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 24, 2025
At some point there has to be an adult conversation between Canada, the United States, and Mexico on the future continental relationship. But the Trump administration is still focused on coercion rather than negotiation, writes David Crane. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 24, 2025
At some point there has to be an adult conversation between Canada, the United States, and Mexico on the future continental relationship. But the Trump administration is still focused on coercion rather than negotiation, writes David Crane. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY STUART TREW | February 24, 2025
Canadians were prepared for a less than diplomatic second Trump presidency. We could not have predicted—and should not have to endure—routine threats of annexation or immiseration, writes Stuart Trew. Image courtesy Pixabay/Tiburi
Opinion | BY STUART TREW | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY STUART TREW | February 24, 2025
Canadians were prepared for a less than diplomatic second Trump presidency. We could not have predicted—and should not have to endure—routine threats of annexation or immiseration, writes Stuart Trew. Image courtesy Pixabay/Tiburi