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Foreign Affairs Minister Joly taps Cory Pike as new chief of staff

  • Plus, Hill Climbers takes a dive into new Sport Minister Terry Duguid’s team, which includes a number of ex-aides to then-ministers Dan Vandal and
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2025
Mélanie Joly, right, David McGuinty
Mélanie Joly, right, David McGuinty
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, right, speaks with reporters about the government's response to proposed U.S. trade tariffs alongside Public Safety Minister David McGuinty in the West Block on Jan. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Foreign Affairs Minister Joly taps Cory Pike as new chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2025
  • Plus, Hill Climbers takes a dive into new Sport Minister Terry Duguid’s team, which includes a number of ex-aides to then-ministers Dan Vandal and

Foreign Affairs Minister Joly taps Cory Pike as new chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2025
  • Plus, Hill Climbers takes a dive into new Sport Minister Terry Duguid’s team, which includes a number of ex-aides to then-ministers Dan Vandal and
Mélanie Joly, right, David McGuinty
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, right, speaks with reporters about the government's response to proposed U.S. trade tariffs alongside Public Safety Minister David McGuinty in the West Block on Jan. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Standing with Greenland 

  • Both Canada and Greenland reject and resent the latest unvarnished version of Manifest Destiny thrust upon us by America.
Opinion | BY CHRISTOPHER DEBICKI | February 26, 2025
Greenland should be encouraged to open a consulate or embassy in Ottawa, and we should do the same in Nuuk, writes Christopher Debicki. Photograph courtesy of Christopher Debicki

Standing with Greenland 

Opinion | BY CHRISTOPHER DEBICKI | February 26, 2025
  • Both Canada and Greenland reject and resent the latest unvarnished version of Manifest Destiny thrust upon us by America.

Standing with Greenland 

Opinion | BY CHRISTOPHER DEBICKI | February 26, 2025
  • Both Canada and Greenland reject and resent the latest unvarnished version of Manifest Destiny thrust upon us by America.
Greenland should be encouraged to open a consulate or embassy in Ottawa, and we should do the same in Nuuk, writes Christopher Debicki. Photograph courtesy of Christopher Debicki

Ukrainian resilience must be recognized and rewarded

  • As Ukraine faces a new tyrant, Canada and allies must stand strongly together to support the country.
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, ISG SENATOR DONNA DASKO | February 26, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukraine has become the touchstone for the preservation of democratic state sovereignty, write ISG Senators Stan Kutcher and Donna Dasko. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ukrainian resilience must be recognized and rewarded

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, ISG SENATOR DONNA DASKO | February 26, 2025
  • As Ukraine faces a new tyrant, Canada and allies must stand strongly together to support the country.

Ukrainian resilience must be recognized and rewarded

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, ISG SENATOR DONNA DASKO | February 26, 2025
  • As Ukraine faces a new tyrant, Canada and allies must stand strongly together to support the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukraine has become the touchstone for the preservation of democratic state sovereignty, write ISG Senators Stan Kutcher and Donna Dasko. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals top Tories in opinion polls

  • Plus, Trudeau meets the premiers.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 26, 2025
Mark Carney, left, is running for the leadership of the Liberal Party. If he wins, he'll face Pierre Poilievre in a federal election. The Hill Times photographs

Liberals top Tories in opinion polls

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 26, 2025
  • Plus, Trudeau meets the premiers.

Liberals top Tories in opinion polls

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 26, 2025
  • Plus, Trudeau meets the premiers.
Mark Carney, left, is running for the leadership of the Liberal Party. If he wins, he'll face Pierre Poilievre in a federal election. The Hill Times photographs

Drop the gloves, Canada

  • Now that the debates are over, voting has begun for Liberal Party members to select their next leader. And when Liberals mark their ballots,
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 26, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron, left, unleashed some gentle parenting on U.S. President Donald Trump, which is a start. Screenshot courtesy of PBS NewsHour

Drop the gloves, Canada

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 26, 2025
  • Now that the debates are over, voting has begun for Liberal Party members to select their next leader. And when Liberals mark their ballots,

Drop the gloves, Canada

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 26, 2025
  • Now that the debates are over, voting has begun for Liberal Party members to select their next leader. And when Liberals mark their ballots,
French President Emmanuel Macron, left, unleashed some gentle parenting on U.S. President Donald Trump, which is a start. Screenshot courtesy of PBS NewsHour

Trump’s Uno reverse

  • White people colonizing white people is the western world eating its own tail.
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | February 26, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Tech companies are now our feudal lords, and U.S. President Donald Trump’s words indicate that he will fulfill their mission of global dominance through colonializing the West, writes Erica Ifill. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Trump’s Uno reverse

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | February 26, 2025
  • White people colonizing white people is the western world eating its own tail.

Trump’s Uno reverse

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | February 26, 2025
  • White people colonizing white people is the western world eating its own tail.
Donald Trump
Tech companies are now our feudal lords, and U.S. President Donald Trump’s words indicate that he will fulfill their mission of global dominance through colonializing the West, writes Erica Ifill. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Investing in sport an open net for boosting bilateral relations

  • Success in sport has currency, particularly for a president who has a simple application for winners and losers.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 26, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump likes winners, so let’s use sports to Canada’s global benefit, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/NHL

Investing in sport an open net for boosting bilateral relations

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 26, 2025
  • Success in sport has currency, particularly for a president who has a simple application for winners and losers.

Investing in sport an open net for boosting bilateral relations

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 26, 2025
  • Success in sport has currency, particularly for a president who has a simple application for winners and losers.
U.S. President Donald Trump likes winners, so let’s use sports to Canada’s global benefit, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/NHL

NDP needs to go ‘back to the drawing board’ on election strategy or face further drop in the polls, say pundits

  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he and his party have no “plan B” in the next election other than winning, but with his party
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 26, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he 'won't back down' in the party's first 'pre-election' advertising campaign released on Feb. 24, which the party says will begin airing on TV screens by the end of the week. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube

NDP needs to go ‘back to the drawing board’ on election strategy or face further drop in the polls, say pundits

News | BY STUART BENSON | February 26, 2025
  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he and his party have no “plan B” in the next election other than winning, but with his party

NDP needs to go ‘back to the drawing board’ on election strategy or face further drop in the polls, say pundits

News | BY STUART BENSON | February 26, 2025
  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he and his party have no “plan B” in the next election other than winning, but with his party
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he 'won't back down' in the party's first 'pre-election' advertising campaign released on Feb. 24, which the party says will begin airing on TV screens by the end of the week. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube

U.S. trade war speeds up need to prioritize Canadian clean energy, say experts

  • Canada is on the right track in terms of the energy transition, and the current trade war only adds urgency to speed up that
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2025
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said 'the role of electricity is central to Canada’s clean energy future,' in a June 2024 Natural Resources Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. trade war speeds up need to prioritize Canadian clean energy, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2025
  • Canada is on the right track in terms of the energy transition, and the current trade war only adds urgency to speed up that

U.S. trade war speeds up need to prioritize Canadian clean energy, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2025
  • Canada is on the right track in terms of the energy transition, and the current trade war only adds urgency to speed up that
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said 'the role of electricity is central to Canada’s clean energy future,' in a June 2024 Natural Resources Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tariff dispute process would only offer symbolic win for Canada, but should still be used: trade observers

  • Canada has indicated that it would pursue immediate retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. levies before a dispute body can adjudicate the case.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 26, 2025
Mary Ng
Mary Ng
Any challenge by International Trade Minister Mary Ng to American tariffs would provide Canada with few material benefits. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tariff dispute process would only offer symbolic win for Canada, but should still be used: trade observers

News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 26, 2025
  • Canada has indicated that it would pursue immediate retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. levies before a dispute body can adjudicate the case.

Tariff dispute process would only offer symbolic win for Canada, but should still be used: trade observers

News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 26, 2025
  • Canada has indicated that it would pursue immediate retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. levies before a dispute body can adjudicate the case.
Mary Ng
Any challenge by International Trade Minister Mary Ng to American tariffs would provide Canada with few material benefits. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

No discussions ongoing over Russia’s return to G7, says new Italian ambassador

  • New Italian Ambassador Alessandro Cattaneo talks Canada's G7 presidency, CETA ratification, and Ukraine.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 26, 2025
Canada Alessandro Cattaneo.
Canada Alessandro Cattaneo.
Italian Ambassador to Canada Alessandro Cattaneo spent a decade of his diplomatic career with an eye on NATO. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

No discussions ongoing over Russia’s return to G7, says new Italian ambassador

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 26, 2025
  • New Italian Ambassador Alessandro Cattaneo talks Canada's G7 presidency, CETA ratification, and Ukraine.

No discussions ongoing over Russia’s return to G7, says new Italian ambassador

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 26, 2025
  • New Italian Ambassador Alessandro Cattaneo talks Canada's G7 presidency, CETA ratification, and Ukraine.
Canada Alessandro Cattaneo.
Italian Ambassador to Canada Alessandro Cattaneo spent a decade of his diplomatic career with an eye on NATO. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ontario voters head to the polls for provincial election on Feb. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 NDP Leader Singh to Deliver Remarks—NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver bilingual remarks titled “Stronger together: Building Canada’s resilience in the
On Feb. 27, Ontario voters will pick between parties led by Progressive Conservative Doug Ford, left, New Democrat Marit Stiles, Liberal Bonnie Crombie, and Green Mike Schreiner. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of X and Facebook

Ontario voters head to the polls for provincial election on Feb. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 NDP Leader Singh to Deliver Remarks—NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver bilingual remarks titled “Stronger together: Building Canada’s resilience in the

Ontario voters head to the polls for provincial election on Feb. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 NDP Leader Singh to Deliver Remarks—NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver bilingual remarks titled “Stronger together: Building Canada’s resilience in the
On Feb. 27, Ontario voters will pick between parties led by Progressive Conservative Doug Ford, left, New Democrat Marit Stiles, Liberal Bonnie Crombie, and Green Mike Schreiner. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of X and Facebook

Renewable energy is declining in Canada

  • Canada now has missed a decade of opportunity to build significant new renewable capacity, leaving us behind our peers and out of step with
Opinion | BY WARREN MABEE, BALIE WALKER | February 26, 2025
Jonathan Wilkinson
Jonathan Wilkinson
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson. There are a few reasons why the lack of development of new renewable electricity capacity is a Canadian policy failure, write Warren Mabee and Balie Walker. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Renewable energy is declining in Canada

Opinion | BY WARREN MABEE, BALIE WALKER | February 26, 2025
  • Canada now has missed a decade of opportunity to build significant new renewable capacity, leaving us behind our peers and out of step with

Renewable energy is declining in Canada

Opinion | BY WARREN MABEE, BALIE WALKER | February 26, 2025
  • Canada now has missed a decade of opportunity to build significant new renewable capacity, leaving us behind our peers and out of step with
Jonathan Wilkinson
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson. There are a few reasons why the lack of development of new renewable electricity capacity is a Canadian policy failure, write Warren Mabee and Balie Walker. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diversifying carbon capture tech will help keep Canada competitive

  • Expanding the range of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology options available will increase adoption and reduce the cost of this essential tool.
Opinion | BY BONNIE DROZDOWSKI | February 26, 2025
A recent $4.5-million investment to improve the energy and cost efficiency of the leading carbon capture technology has Alberta’s energy industry talking, writes Bonnie Drozdowski. Pexels photograph by Jay Randhawa

Diversifying carbon capture tech will help keep Canada competitive

Opinion | BY BONNIE DROZDOWSKI | February 26, 2025
  • Expanding the range of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology options available will increase adoption and reduce the cost of this essential tool.

Diversifying carbon capture tech will help keep Canada competitive

Opinion | BY BONNIE DROZDOWSKI | February 26, 2025
  • Expanding the range of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology options available will increase adoption and reduce the cost of this essential tool.
A recent $4.5-million investment to improve the energy and cost efficiency of the leading carbon capture technology has Alberta’s energy industry talking, writes Bonnie Drozdowski. Pexels photograph by Jay Randhawa

Bolstering domestic manufacturing can make us resilient to tariffs, and help meet our sustainability goals

  • To sustain vibrant communities in the face of unprecedented global risk, policymakers must incentivize domestic production, and clean energy independence.
Opinion | BY ALEX TAVASOLI, HOLLY CAGGIANO | February 26, 2025
By prioritizing development of ‘green industries’ like the manufacture of electric vehicles, Canada can also lower barriers to expanding trade with the European Union, write Alex Tavasoli and Holly Caggiano. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bolstering domestic manufacturing can make us resilient to tariffs, and help meet our sustainability goals

Opinion | BY ALEX TAVASOLI, HOLLY CAGGIANO | February 26, 2025
  • To sustain vibrant communities in the face of unprecedented global risk, policymakers must incentivize domestic production, and clean energy independence.

Bolstering domestic manufacturing can make us resilient to tariffs, and help meet our sustainability goals

Opinion | BY ALEX TAVASOLI, HOLLY CAGGIANO | February 26, 2025
  • To sustain vibrant communities in the face of unprecedented global risk, policymakers must incentivize domestic production, and clean energy independence.
By prioritizing development of ‘green industries’ like the manufacture of electric vehicles, Canada can also lower barriers to expanding trade with the European Union, write Alex Tavasoli and Holly Caggiano. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A weak regime clings to power in Myanmar

  • The people seem on the brink of driving the brutal military regime from power. The first thing they should do after is get rid
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 25, 2025
Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi—the daughter of the army’s founder—led a largely non-violent revolution that forced the military to share political power, but in 2021, the army took it back very violently, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

A weak regime clings to power in Myanmar

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 25, 2025
  • The people seem on the brink of driving the brutal military regime from power. The first thing they should do after is get rid

A weak regime clings to power in Myanmar

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 25, 2025
  • The people seem on the brink of driving the brutal military regime from power. The first thing they should do after is get rid
Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi—the daughter of the army’s founder—led a largely non-violent revolution that forced the military to share political power, but in 2021, the army took it back very violently, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Trudeau doubles down on Ukraine

  • Plus, round two of the Liberal leadership debates tonight in Montreal.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 25, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy, left, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa in 2023. Trudeau pledged more money, arms, and sanctions in support of Ukraine during a trip to the country on Monday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau doubles down on Ukraine

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 25, 2025
  • Plus, round two of the Liberal leadership debates tonight in Montreal.

Trudeau doubles down on Ukraine

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 25, 2025
  • Plus, round two of the Liberal leadership debates tonight in Montreal.
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy, left, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa in 2023. Trudeau pledged more money, arms, and sanctions in support of Ukraine during a trip to the country on Monday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Gould leadership bid appeals to young Liberals, paving future path, say Grits

  • Karina Gould is ‘the first Liberal in a while that has shown an ability to really connect with [young Liberals] and mobilize them,’ says
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
Karina Gould
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

Gould leadership bid appeals to young Liberals, paving future path, say Grits

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
  • Karina Gould is ‘the first Liberal in a while that has shown an ability to really connect with [young Liberals] and mobilize them,’ says

Gould leadership bid appeals to young Liberals, paving future path, say Grits

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
  • Karina Gould is ‘the first Liberal in a while that has shown an ability to really connect with [young Liberals] and mobilize them,’ says
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

Immigration Minister Miller has a new acting chief of staff

  • Plus, a look at the team of new Official Languages and Associate Public Safety Minister Rachel Bendayan, which is led by chief of staff
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
Marc Miller
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

Immigration Minister Miller has a new acting chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
  • Plus, a look at the team of new Official Languages and Associate Public Safety Minister Rachel Bendayan, which is led by chief of staff

Immigration Minister Miller has a new acting chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
  • Plus, a look at the team of new Official Languages and Associate Public Safety Minister Rachel Bendayan, which is led by chief of staff
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

Liberal leadership contenders make their pitch

  • Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, and Frank Baylis each say they have a plan to respond to the threat of American tariffs.
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
Liberal leadershi candidates
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

Liberal leadership contenders make their pitch

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
  • Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, and Frank Baylis each say they have a plan to respond to the threat of American tariffs.

Liberal leadership contenders make their pitch

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
  • Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, and Frank Baylis each say they have a plan to respond to the threat of American tariffs.
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

A decade later: did the Liberals deliver on science?

  • While funding injections are welcome, they don’t guarantee that research will remain free from political influence.
Opinion | BY SARAH LAFRAMBOISE, TREVOR POTTS | February 24, 2025
Mona Nemer
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

A decade later: did the Liberals deliver on science?

Opinion | BY SARAH LAFRAMBOISE, TREVOR POTTS | February 24, 2025
  • While funding injections are welcome, they don’t guarantee that research will remain free from political influence.

A decade later: did the Liberals deliver on science?

Opinion | BY SARAH LAFRAMBOISE, TREVOR POTTS | February 24, 2025
  • While funding injections are welcome, they don’t guarantee that research will remain free from political influence.
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

‘All hands on deck’ in PMO, focused on critical U.S.-trade file, say government officials

  • Donald Trump’s second term as president is proving to be more challenging than his first, say senior Liberals.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 24, 2025
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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

‘All hands on deck’ in PMO, focused on critical U.S.-trade file, say government officials

News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 24, 2025
  • Donald Trump’s second term as president is proving to be more challenging than his first, say senior Liberals.

‘All hands on deck’ in PMO, focused on critical U.S.-trade file, say government officials

News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 24, 2025
  • Donald Trump’s second term as president is proving to be more challenging than his first, say senior Liberals.
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

Carney, Freeland, Gould, Baylis face off en Français

  • Plus, Trudeau arrives in Ukraine for a meeting with the world leaders.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
Liberal Leadership race candidates mash up new
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

Carney, Freeland, Gould, Baylis face off en Français

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
  • Plus, Trudeau arrives in Ukraine for a meeting with the world leaders.

Carney, Freeland, Gould, Baylis face off en Français

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
  • Plus, Trudeau arrives in Ukraine for a meeting with the world leaders.
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

Zelenskyy calls Trump on his lies, more leaders should, too

  • This pushback needs to continue if we’re to have any hope of a functioning, truthful information ecosystem once Trump has ended his warpath against
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

Zelenskyy calls Trump on his lies, more leaders should, too

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 24, 2025
  • This pushback needs to continue if we’re to have any hope of a functioning, truthful information ecosystem once Trump has ended his warpath against

Zelenskyy calls Trump on his lies, more leaders should, too

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 24, 2025
  • This pushback needs to continue if we’re to have any hope of a functioning, truthful information ecosystem once Trump has ended his warpath against
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

Moderation against tyranny is the wrong choice

  • It's obvious that the goal of this tyrannous Trump administration is to break government and democracy. There won’t be any 'going back.' We need
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

Moderation against tyranny is the wrong choice

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 24, 2025
  • It's obvious that the goal of this tyrannous Trump administration is to break government and democracy. There won’t be any 'going back.' We need

Moderation against tyranny is the wrong choice

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 24, 2025
  • It's obvious that the goal of this tyrannous Trump administration is to break government and democracy. There won’t be any 'going back.' We need
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

‘Going to have to fight for it’: Conservative path to power narrows as voter attention turns to U.S. and Carney

  • 'Mark Carney finds himself back into the race, because he's seen as somebody who has experience in dealing with these types of international issues,'
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

‘Going to have to fight for it’: Conservative path to power narrows as voter attention turns to U.S. and Carney

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 24, 2025
  • 'Mark Carney finds himself back into the race, because he's seen as somebody who has experience in dealing with these types of international issues,'

‘Going to have to fight for it’: Conservative path to power narrows as voter attention turns to U.S. and Carney

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 24, 2025
  • 'Mark Carney finds himself back into the race, because he's seen as somebody who has experience in dealing with these types of international issues,'
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

Trump’s assault on Canada can actually make us stronger and better

  • But we will have to work at it.
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

Trump’s assault on Canada can actually make us stronger and better

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 24, 2025
  • But we will have to work at it.

Trump’s assault on Canada can actually make us stronger and better

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 24, 2025
  • But we will have to work at it.
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
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Dealing with Trump is going to involve some up-front performance

  • But let’s not forget the back end. Fixing our correctional and justice systems will help demonstrate to the Americans that Canada is a good
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | February 10, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
If the cost of mollifying U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured, is putting on a bit of a show, it’s cheap at the price. But I couldn’t help but wonder how prepared we are on the back end to actually make good on anything we are pledging to do, writes Matt Gurney. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

Dealing with Trump is going to involve some up-front performance

Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | February 10, 2025
  • But let’s not forget the back end. Fixing our correctional and justice systems will help demonstrate to the Americans that Canada is a good

Dealing with Trump is going to involve some up-front performance

Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | February 10, 2025
  • But let’s not forget the back end. Fixing our correctional and justice systems will help demonstrate to the Americans that Canada is a good
Donald Trump
If the cost of mollifying U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured, is putting on a bit of a show, it’s cheap at the price. But I couldn’t help but wonder how prepared we are on the back end to actually make good on anything we are pledging to do, writes Matt Gurney. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

Singh should make up his mind, and be a leader

  • If the NDP leader just zipped it for a few weeks, made a new deal and committed to supporting the new prime minister until
Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | February 10, 2025
Jagmeet Singh
Jagmeet Singh
New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh holds a press conference in the Wellington Building on Jan. 22, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Singh should make up his mind, and be a leader

Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | February 10, 2025
  • If the NDP leader just zipped it for a few weeks, made a new deal and committed to supporting the new prime minister until

Singh should make up his mind, and be a leader

Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | February 10, 2025
  • If the NDP leader just zipped it for a few weeks, made a new deal and committed to supporting the new prime minister until
Jagmeet Singh
New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh holds a press conference in the Wellington Building on Jan. 22, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Some Ontario Progressive Conservatives urging federal Conservatives to pause door-knocking until provincial campaign ends

  • But nominated federal candidates and senior Conservatives say they have no plans to 'put down tools.'
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 10, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Some Ontario Progressive Conservatives are calling on their federal cousins to halt their door-knocking until the provincial campaign is over on Feb. 27. But the federal Conservatives say they have no plans of pausing their outreach to voters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Some Ontario Progressive Conservatives urging federal Conservatives to pause door-knocking until provincial campaign ends

News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 10, 2025
  • But nominated federal candidates and senior Conservatives say they have no plans to 'put down tools.'

Some Ontario Progressive Conservatives urging federal Conservatives to pause door-knocking until provincial campaign ends

News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 10, 2025
  • But nominated federal candidates and senior Conservatives say they have no plans to 'put down tools.'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Some Ontario Progressive Conservatives are calling on their federal cousins to halt their door-knocking until the provincial campaign is over on Feb. 27. But the federal Conservatives say they have no plans of pausing their outreach to voters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Paradoxically, Trump has given Canada the opportunity for serious change

  • Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's insults have done us a big favour: he has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

Paradoxically, Trump has given Canada the opportunity for serious change

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2025
  • Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now

Paradoxically, Trump has given Canada the opportunity for serious change

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2025
  • Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's insults have done us a big favour: he has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

Trudeau attends AI summit co-chaired by India’s Modi

  • Plus, Trump to announce a 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports from all countries.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 10, 2025
Modi and Trudeau mashup. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons and Andrew Meade
Modi and Trudeau mashup. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons and Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is appearing at the AI Action Summit in Paris hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, will also be attending the event as its co-chair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Trudeau attends AI summit co-chaired by India’s Modi

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 10, 2025
  • Plus, Trump to announce a 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports from all countries.

Trudeau attends AI summit co-chaired by India’s Modi

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 10, 2025
  • Plus, Trump to announce a 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports from all countries.
Modi and Trudeau mashup. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons and Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is appearing at the AI Action Summit in Paris hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, will also be attending the event as its co-chair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

  • Investments are frozen and long-term planning decisions are largely on hold in the manufacturing sector ‘as everybody tries to figure out where this is
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
On Feb. 3, U.S. President Donald Trump, left, agreed to put a 30-day pause on tariffs against Canada. In a social media post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would take measures intended stop the flow of fentanyl across the border. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
  • Investments are frozen and long-term planning decisions are largely on hold in the manufacturing sector ‘as everybody tries to figure out where this is

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
  • Investments are frozen and long-term planning decisions are largely on hold in the manufacturing sector ‘as everybody tries to figure out where this is
On Feb. 3, U.S. President Donald Trump, left, agreed to put a 30-day pause on tariffs against Canada. In a social media post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would take measures intended stop the flow of fentanyl across the border. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Efficiency reviews, higher CAF salaries, procurement czars: Liberal leadership hopefuls’ public service promises

  • Reaching two per cent of GDP on defence spending is a priority for some candidates, while others look to federal office space and counter-measures
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, left, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Frank Baylis, and Ruby Dhalla. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Jake Wright, and handouts

Efficiency reviews, higher CAF salaries, procurement czars: Liberal leadership hopefuls’ public service promises

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
  • Reaching two per cent of GDP on defence spending is a priority for some candidates, while others look to federal office space and counter-measures

Efficiency reviews, higher CAF salaries, procurement czars: Liberal leadership hopefuls’ public service promises

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
  • Reaching two per cent of GDP on defence spending is a priority for some candidates, while others look to federal office space and counter-measures
Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, left, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Frank Baylis, and Ruby Dhalla. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Jake Wright, and handouts

‘Canadians are meeting the moment of the existential threat to our identity,’ says Furey as premiers head to Washington, D.C., this week

  • Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says Donald Trump’s '51st state' pitch for Canada as 'incredibly insulting' and an 'assault on our democratic institutions
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 10, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey, left, and Quebec Premier François Legault talk before the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Canadians are meeting the moment of the existential threat to our identity,’ says Furey as premiers head to Washington, D.C., this week

News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 10, 2025
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says Donald Trump’s '51st state' pitch for Canada as 'incredibly insulting' and an 'assault on our democratic institutions

‘Canadians are meeting the moment of the existential threat to our identity,’ says Furey as premiers head to Washington, D.C., this week

News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 10, 2025
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says Donald Trump’s '51st state' pitch for Canada as 'incredibly insulting' and an 'assault on our democratic institutions
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey, left, and Quebec Premier François Legault talk before the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

We can no longer trust America

  • Canada can never again assume that America is our devoted friend who will look out for our interests or appreciate our friendship. It’s time
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 10, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Out of the blue, U.S. President Donald Trump launched a savage economic attack on both of his reliable allies and his biggest trading partners, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

We can no longer trust America

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 10, 2025
  • Canada can never again assume that America is our devoted friend who will look out for our interests or appreciate our friendship. It’s time

We can no longer trust America

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 10, 2025
  • Canada can never again assume that America is our devoted friend who will look out for our interests or appreciate our friendship. It’s time
Donald Trump
Out of the blue, U.S. President Donald Trump launched a savage economic attack on both of his reliable allies and his biggest trading partners, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

Canada land and spirit

  • When Canadians have pride in each other, we are unstoppable because of the strength of our shared sense of spirit.  
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 10, 2025
This is a call for us to protect each other across the differences—because of the differences, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada land and spirit

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 10, 2025
  • When Canadians have pride in each other, we are unstoppable because of the strength of our shared sense of spirit.  

Canada land and spirit

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 10, 2025
  • When Canadians have pride in each other, we are unstoppable because of the strength of our shared sense of spirit.  
This is a call for us to protect each other across the differences—because of the differences, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Captain Canada’s got a hot mic

  • Up until Doug Ford's hot mic comments about Donald Trump, he was smooth sailing as Captain Canada, but he's hit some rough waters.
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 10, 2025
Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford
Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the First Ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Captain Canada’s got a hot mic

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 10, 2025
  • Up until Doug Ford's hot mic comments about Donald Trump, he was smooth sailing as Captain Canada, but he's hit some rough waters.

Captain Canada’s got a hot mic

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 10, 2025
  • Up until Doug Ford's hot mic comments about Donald Trump, he was smooth sailing as Captain Canada, but he's hit some rough waters.
Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the First Ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump’s tariffs could require pandemic-style public service mobilization, say observers

  • Donald Trump's month-long delay pushes talks closer to the date of the Liberal leadership contest, the end to prorogation, and a potential federal election.
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
John Hannaford
John Hannaford
Canada is 'fortunate' to have Clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford, pictured, and his background as a 'former trade deputy minister and experienced Washington hand,' says former PCO clerk Michael Wernick. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump’s tariffs could require pandemic-style public service mobilization, say observers

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
  • Donald Trump's month-long delay pushes talks closer to the date of the Liberal leadership contest, the end to prorogation, and a potential federal election.

Trump’s tariffs could require pandemic-style public service mobilization, say observers

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
  • Donald Trump's month-long delay pushes talks closer to the date of the Liberal leadership contest, the end to prorogation, and a potential federal election.
John Hannaford
Canada is 'fortunate' to have Clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford, pictured, and his background as a 'former trade deputy minister and experienced Washington hand,' says former PCO clerk Michael Wernick. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland’s flaws

  • Chrystia Freeland should have vacated the scene for a while, put some distance between herself and the prime minister, and then she could have
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 10, 2025
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland, pictured on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland’s flaws

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 10, 2025
  • Chrystia Freeland should have vacated the scene for a while, put some distance between herself and the prime minister, and then she could have

Freeland’s flaws

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 10, 2025
  • Chrystia Freeland should have vacated the scene for a while, put some distance between herself and the prime minister, and then she could have
Chrystia Freeland
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland, pictured on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Our neighbourhood has become a lot less safe

  • Unfortunately, it’s likely to get far uglier than booing at sporting events and empty shelves at liquor stores before this period of turmoil is
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 10, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's 30-day delay on tariffs is a pause, not a reprieve. Screenshot courtesy of CSPAN

Our neighbourhood has become a lot less safe

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 10, 2025
  • Unfortunately, it’s likely to get far uglier than booing at sporting events and empty shelves at liquor stores before this period of turmoil is

Our neighbourhood has become a lot less safe

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 10, 2025
  • Unfortunately, it’s likely to get far uglier than booing at sporting events and empty shelves at liquor stores before this period of turmoil is
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's 30-day delay on tariffs is a pause, not a reprieve. Screenshot courtesy of CSPAN

Martinez Ferrada won’t run again federally, sets her sights on Montreal mayoralty race

  • Plus: Billy Baldwin says 'buy Canadian,' Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers pay attention to Canadian politics, and Bob Rae gets frank on Fox News.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 10, 2025
Now former tourism minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced on Feb. 6 she won't re-offer federally as she wants to run for mayor of Montreal later this year. Screenshots courtesy of X

Martinez Ferrada won’t run again federally, sets her sights on Montreal mayoralty race

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 10, 2025
  • Plus: Billy Baldwin says 'buy Canadian,' Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers pay attention to Canadian politics, and Bob Rae gets frank on Fox News.

Martinez Ferrada won’t run again federally, sets her sights on Montreal mayoralty race

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 10, 2025
  • Plus: Billy Baldwin says 'buy Canadian,' Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers pay attention to Canadian politics, and Bob Rae gets frank on Fox News.
Now former tourism minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced on Feb. 6 she won't re-offer federally as she wants to run for mayor of Montreal later this year. Screenshots courtesy of X

Alberta promotes climate-destroying oil production, and plans to dig for coal, writes McElroy

  • Re: “Communities deserve more support as the global economy changes,” (The Hill Times, Jan. 15, by Rachel Samson). Rachel Samson is right. Communities certainly
Opinion | February 10, 2025
Image courtesy of Pexels.com

Alberta promotes climate-destroying oil production, and plans to dig for coal, writes McElroy

Opinion | February 10, 2025
  • Re: “Communities deserve more support as the global economy changes,” (The Hill Times, Jan. 15, by Rachel Samson). Rachel Samson is right. Communities certainly

Alberta promotes climate-destroying oil production, and plans to dig for coal, writes McElroy

Opinion | February 10, 2025
  • Re: “Communities deserve more support as the global economy changes,” (The Hill Times, Jan. 15, by Rachel Samson). Rachel Samson is right. Communities certainly
Image courtesy of Pexels.com

Ford to lead Canada’s premiers on joint mission to Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12

  • TUESDAY, FEB. 11 Food and Beverage Canada’s Policy Breakfast—Food and Beverage Canada hosts its annual policy breakfast to kickoff Canadian Ag Day featuring a
Doug Ford
Doug Ford

Ford to lead Canada’s premiers on joint mission to Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12

  • TUESDAY, FEB. 11 Food and Beverage Canada’s Policy Breakfast—Food and Beverage Canada hosts its annual policy breakfast to kickoff Canadian Ag Day featuring a

Ford to lead Canada’s premiers on joint mission to Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12

  • TUESDAY, FEB. 11 Food and Beverage Canada’s Policy Breakfast—Food and Beverage Canada hosts its annual policy breakfast to kickoff Canadian Ag Day featuring a
Doug Ford

The next Liberal leader must do right by Palestinians

  • The next Liberal leader can do right by Canadians who want to do right for Palestinians.
Opinion | BY TAHA GHAYYUR | February 10, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly need not wait for a committee study to join the more than 140 countries that have already recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, writes Taha Ghayyur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The next Liberal leader must do right by Palestinians

Opinion | BY TAHA GHAYYUR | February 10, 2025
  • The next Liberal leader can do right by Canadians who want to do right for Palestinians.

The next Liberal leader must do right by Palestinians

Opinion | BY TAHA GHAYYUR | February 10, 2025
  • The next Liberal leader can do right by Canadians who want to do right for Palestinians.
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly need not wait for a committee study to join the more than 140 countries that have already recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, writes Taha Ghayyur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada is not equipped to defend its Arctic

  • The world’s rules-based order is at great risk and Canada is not ready, especially in the Arctic.
Opinion | BY PIERRE LEBLANC | February 10, 2025
The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent approaches the Coast Guard Cutter Healy in the Arctic Ocean on Sept. 5, 2009. The two ships are taking part in a multi-year, multi-agency Arctic survey that will help define the Arctic continental shelf. Photograph courtesy of Patrick Kelly, U.S. Coast Guard

Canada is not equipped to defend its Arctic

Opinion | BY PIERRE LEBLANC | February 10, 2025
  • The world’s rules-based order is at great risk and Canada is not ready, especially in the Arctic.

Canada is not equipped to defend its Arctic

Opinion | BY PIERRE LEBLANC | February 10, 2025
  • The world’s rules-based order is at great risk and Canada is not ready, especially in the Arctic.
The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent approaches the Coast Guard Cutter Healy in the Arctic Ocean on Sept. 5, 2009. The two ships are taking part in a multi-year, multi-agency Arctic survey that will help define the Arctic continental shelf. Photograph courtesy of Patrick Kelly, U.S. Coast Guard

Public Safety Minister McGuinty endorses Mark Carney’s ‘quiet competence’ to lead Grits

  • Public Safety Minister David McGuinty has endorsed Mark Carney for the Liberal leadership, telling The Hill Times that the former Bank of Canada Governor
News | BY STUART BENSON, ANDREW MEADE | February 9, 2025
Mark Carney and MP David McGuinty
Mark Carney and MP David McGuinty
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, left, and Public Safety Minister David McGuinty visit the Riverview Park Winter Carnival in Ottawa South on Feb. 9, prior to McGuinty's official endorsement of Carney in the Liberal leadership race later that day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Public Safety Minister McGuinty endorses Mark Carney’s ‘quiet competence’ to lead Grits

News | BY STUART BENSON, ANDREW MEADE | February 9, 2025
  • Public Safety Minister David McGuinty has endorsed Mark Carney for the Liberal leadership, telling The Hill Times that the former Bank of Canada Governor

Public Safety Minister McGuinty endorses Mark Carney’s ‘quiet competence’ to lead Grits

News | BY STUART BENSON, ANDREW MEADE | February 9, 2025
  • Public Safety Minister David McGuinty has endorsed Mark Carney for the Liberal leadership, telling The Hill Times that the former Bank of Canada Governor
Mark Carney and MP David McGuinty
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, left, and Public Safety Minister David McGuinty visit the Riverview Park Winter Carnival in Ottawa South on Feb. 9, prior to McGuinty's official endorsement of Carney in the Liberal leadership race later that day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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