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With the election behind them, Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre face a series of new challenges. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
With the election behind them, Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre face a series of new challenges. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
The House of Commons Chamber is pictured on Sept. 12, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
The House of Commons Chamber is pictured on Sept. 12, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet’s recent comments calling Canada an ‘artificial country’ were unwelcome at a time of the country’s existential crisis, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet’s recent comments calling Canada an ‘artificial country’ were unwelcome at a time of the country’s existential crisis, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump's views on Canada crushed any attempt by Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to steer the election away from anything not focused on Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and Pixabay, and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump's views on Canada crushed any attempt by Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to steer the election away from anything not focused on Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and Pixabay, and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16, 2018. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Opinion | April 30, 2025
Opinion | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16, 2018. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier are projected to spend nearly $8-million collectively on Meta ads alone this election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier are projected to spend nearly $8-million collectively on Meta ads alone this election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
The need to build trust in AI and ensure the technology is used for good are key factors in increasing business adoption. Clear rules for data privacy and security would help, writes Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
The need to build trust in AI and ensure the technology is used for good are key factors in increasing business adoption. Clear rules for data privacy and security would help, writes Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
The natural health products industry is an integral part of Canadians' proactive health care, made up of companies from coast to coast to coast, writes CHFA's Aaron Skelton. Image courtesy of Freepik
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
The natural health products industry is an integral part of Canadians' proactive health care, made up of companies from coast to coast to coast, writes CHFA's Aaron Skelton. Image courtesy of Freepik
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Conservative and Liberal supporters in Montreal ahead of the April 17 English-language leaders' debate. It is a major disservice to voters if party platforms are released mere days before ballots are cast, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Conservative and Liberal supporters in Montreal ahead of the April 17 English-language leaders' debate. It is a major disservice to voters if party platforms are released mere days before ballots are cast, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, takes to the stage after winning the federal election early in the morning on April 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, takes to the stage after winning the federal election early in the morning on April 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took a combined 85 per cent of the popular vote on April 28. That points to a two-party setup, which stifles innovation, intensifies polarization, and reduces politics to a zero-sum game, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took a combined 85 per cent of the popular vote on April 28. That points to a two-party setup, which stifles innovation, intensifies polarization, and reduces politics to a zero-sum game, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, left, resigned as party leader on election night, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre's party plunged into infighting after an election defeat by the Mark Carney Liberals. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's two-dozen seats could play a pivotal role in the new House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, left, resigned as party leader on election night, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre's party plunged into infighting after an election defeat by the Mark Carney Liberals. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's two-dozen seats could play a pivotal role in the new House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured after winning the election in the early hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, warned in his winning speech that the upcoming months may be challenging and will require sacrifices, but emphasized the importance of Canadian unity in the face of threats from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured after winning the election in the early hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, warned in his winning speech that the upcoming months may be challenging and will require sacrifices, but emphasized the importance of Canadian unity in the face of threats from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The federal government should fund at least 4,500 Practice Ready Assessment program slots across Canada over a four-year period, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez
The federal government should fund at least 4,500 Practice Ready Assessment program slots across Canada over a four-year period, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If the Liberals were to win, it would signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are the top concern for most Canadians, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If the Liberals were to win, it would signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are the top concern for most Canadians, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Mark Carney
If the polls are right, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney emerges victorious on April 28, it would be a remarkable outcome after the Trudeau era, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Mark Carney
If the polls are right, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney emerges victorious on April 28, it would be a remarkable outcome after the Trudeau era, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. More than 60,000 people came to St. Peter's Basilica last week to view the late pontiff's body and to pay their final respects before the funeral mass on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Pope Francis, who died of a stroke, was the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Wikimedia
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. More than 60,000 people came to St. Peter's Basilica last week to view the late pontiff's body and to pay their final respects before the funeral mass on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Pope Francis, who died of a stroke, was the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Wikimedia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, Conservative Andrew Scheer, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The ad with Scheer, 'Don't text your ex,' was previously available on YouTube, but was removed by April 25 due to a copyright claim by Sony Music Entertainment. Screen capture images courtesy of the Liberal Party, Conservative party, and NDP
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, Conservative Andrew Scheer, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The ad with Scheer, 'Don't text your ex,' was previously available on YouTube, but was removed by April 25 due to a copyright claim by Sony Music Entertainment. Screen capture images courtesy of the Liberal Party, Conservative party, and NDP
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are seeking votes from an electorate interested in a change in direction and standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump, according to polls published last week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are seeking votes from an electorate interested in a change in direction and standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump, according to polls published last week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
The 10-year relationship between the public service and the government of Justin Trudeau has come to an end and both Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, can legitimately claim to be 'change' candidates, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
The 10-year relationship between the public service and the government of Justin Trudeau has come to an end and both Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, can legitimately claim to be 'change' candidates, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston released a nearly three minute-long video on April 23 extolling his province and how "we will never be the 51st of anything." Screenshots courtesy of X
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston released a nearly three minute-long video on April 23 extolling his province and how "we will never be the 51st of anything." Screenshots courtesy of X
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
Author Pamela Cross' book, And Sometimes They Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence is one of five books on this year's Donner Prize shortlist, and considered one of the best public policy books of the year. Book cover and photograph courtesy of
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
Author Pamela Cross' book, And Sometimes They Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence is one of five books on this year's Donner Prize shortlist, and considered one of the best public policy books of the year. Book cover and photograph courtesy of
Gender-based violence is fundamentally intertwined with public safety, write Erin Lee, Julie Lalonde, and Heather McGregor. Unsplash photograph by Jason Leung
Gender-based violence is fundamentally intertwined with public safety, write Erin Lee, Julie Lalonde, and Heather McGregor. Unsplash photograph by Jason Leung
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all unveiled their platforms after the final leadership debate and after advance ballots had been cast. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all unveiled their platforms after the final leadership debate and after advance ballots had been cast. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | April 25, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. Canada needs robust national third parties. It helps distinguish our politics from the divisive, adversarial two-party system employed in the United States, writes Matt Chilliak. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | April 25, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | April 25, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. Canada needs robust national third parties. It helps distinguish our politics from the divisive, adversarial two-party system employed in the United States, writes Matt Chilliak. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY LUIS PATRICIO | November 6, 2024
A just and effective decarbonization strategy requires rethinking car dependency and investing in sustainable, inclusive transport alternatives, writes Luis Patricio. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LUIS PATRICIO | November 6, 2024
Opinion | BY LUIS PATRICIO | November 6, 2024
A just and effective decarbonization strategy requires rethinking car dependency and investing in sustainable, inclusive transport alternatives, writes Luis Patricio. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT BOOKER | November 6, 2024
Anita Anand
Minister Anita Anand and Transport Canada must uphold the commitment to modernizing ports, and ensuring that Canada’s export infrastructure aligns with our national economic interests, writes Rob Booker. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT BOOKER | November 6, 2024
Opinion | BY ROBERT BOOKER | November 6, 2024
Anita Anand
Minister Anita Anand and Transport Canada must uphold the commitment to modernizing ports, and ensuring that Canada’s export infrastructure aligns with our national economic interests, writes Rob Booker. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RANDALL ZALAZAR | November 6, 2024
Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon. The recent rail stoppages that risked leaving our cities and towns without critical chlorine are only one example of what’s at stake if C-58 remains in place, writes Randall Zalazar. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RANDALL ZALAZAR | November 6, 2024
Opinion | BY RANDALL ZALAZAR | November 6, 2024
Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon. The recent rail stoppages that risked leaving our cities and towns without critical chlorine are only one example of what’s at stake if C-58 remains in place, writes Randall Zalazar. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KAREN HAMBERG | November 6, 2024
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson launched the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada: Progress Report this past May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KAREN HAMBERG | November 6, 2024
Opinion | BY KAREN HAMBERG | November 6, 2024
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson launched the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada: Progress Report this past May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 6, 2024
Former judge, Truth and Reconciliation Commission chair, and retired senator Murray Sinclair died on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 6, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 6, 2024
Former judge, Truth and Reconciliation Commission chair, and retired senator Murray Sinclair died on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris
As Americans choose between presidential candidates Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris on Nov. 5, Canadians shared their views on their preferred candidates late last month. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris
As Americans choose between presidential candidates Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris on Nov. 5, Canadians shared their views on their preferred candidates late last month. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 5, 2024
Minister of National Defence Bill Blair and Chief of Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan
Defence Minister Bill Blair, pictured left with Chief of Defence Staff Jennie Carignan, told the House Defence Committee in February that DND's ATIP compliance was on an upward trajectory. But the reverse is true. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 5, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 5, 2024
Minister of National Defence Bill Blair and Chief of Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan
Defence Minister Bill Blair, pictured left with Chief of Defence Staff Jennie Carignan, told the House Defence Committee in February that DND's ATIP compliance was on an upward trajectory. But the reverse is true. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | November 5, 2024
Whether Republican Donald Trump, left, or Democrat Kamala Harris wins the U.S. presidential election, the ideological passion that Americans bring to their votes has always been off the scale, writes Gwynne Dyer. White House photographs by Shealah Craighead and Cameron Smith
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | November 5, 2024
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | November 5, 2024
Whether Republican Donald Trump, left, or Democrat Kamala Harris wins the U.S. presidential election, the ideological passion that Americans bring to their votes has always been off the scale, writes Gwynne Dyer. White House photographs by Shealah Craighead and Cameron Smith
The U.S. presidential election today will bring either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris into the White House. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The U.S. presidential election today will bring either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris into the White House. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 4, 2024
Auditor General Karen Hogan says Parliament should obtain documents related to the now-defunct green-tech fund directly from the government, ‘not through me.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 4, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 4, 2024
Auditor General Karen Hogan says Parliament should obtain documents related to the now-defunct green-tech fund directly from the government, ‘not through me.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JEFF LE | November 4, 2024
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said last week that Canada’s telecommunications systems face ‘nefarious actions by hostile foreign states who seek to compromise our critical infrastructure.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JEFF LE | November 4, 2024
Opinion | BY JEFF LE | November 4, 2024
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said last week that Canada’s telecommunications systems face ‘nefarious actions by hostile foreign states who seek to compromise our critical infrastructure.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JIM CRESKEY | November 4, 2024
So far, the only parliamentarians known to support Canada signing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons are NDP MPs Heather McPherson, left, and Don Davies; Green Leader Elizabeth May; and non-affiliated Senator Marilou McPhedran, writes Jim Creskey. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JIM CRESKEY | November 4, 2024
Opinion | BY JIM CRESKEY | November 4, 2024
So far, the only parliamentarians known to support Canada signing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons are NDP MPs Heather McPherson, left, and Don Davies; Green Leader Elizabeth May; and non-affiliated Senator Marilou McPhedran, writes Jim Creskey. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau, Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Canada can work harder to convince our allies to lift the restrictions that they have put on Ukraine, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Donna Dasko. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Justin Trudeau, Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Canada can work harder to convince our allies to lift the restrictions that they have put on Ukraine, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Donna Dasko. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2024
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco’s spring audit found many of the businesses getting cash under the Net Zero Accelerator Initiative were under no obligation to reduce their emissions by any specific amount. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2024
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco’s spring audit found many of the businesses getting cash under the Net Zero Accelerator Initiative were under no obligation to reduce their emissions by any specific amount. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 4, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, and Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon have each added a new staffer to their respective offices, and likewise each saw a staffer depart. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 4, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 4, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, and Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon have each added a new staffer to their respective offices, and likewise each saw a staffer depart. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes hands with Senator Murray Sinclair
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets former Senator Murray Sinclair at the Truth and Reconciliation Day event on Sept. 30, 2022. Sinclair died on Nov. 4, aged 73. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes hands with Senator Murray Sinclair
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets former Senator Murray Sinclair at the Truth and Reconciliation Day event on Sept. 30, 2022. Sinclair died on Nov. 4, aged 73. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 4, 2024
Interim Ombud for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces Robyn Hynes, left, has picked up the advocacy mantle for language and cultural advisers with Minister Bill Blair’s office. Photograph courtesy of DND and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 4, 2024
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 4, 2024
Interim Ombud for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces Robyn Hynes, left, has picked up the advocacy mantle for language and cultural advisers with Minister Bill Blair’s office. Photograph courtesy of DND and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 4, 2024
Japanese Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi, left, his new and departing deputy heads of mission Kouhei Maruyama and Tokuro Furuya, respectively, and International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen at the residence in Rockcliffe Park on Oct. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 4, 2024
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 4, 2024
Japanese Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi, left, his new and departing deputy heads of mission Kouhei Maruyama and Tokuro Furuya, respectively, and International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen at the residence in Rockcliffe Park on Oct. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 4, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Oct. 30 on the Hill, is expected to shuffle his cabinet soon after the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 4, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 4, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Oct. 30 on the Hill, is expected to shuffle his cabinet soon after the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 4, 2024
The U.S. election results may well be world-changing if Donald Trump, right, gets in, writes Rose LeMay, adding that things are too unstable everywhere for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to call an election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and Wikimedia Commons photograph
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 4, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 4, 2024
The U.S. election results may well be world-changing if Donald Trump, right, gets in, writes Rose LeMay, adding that things are too unstable everywhere for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to call an election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and Wikimedia Commons photograph