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Opinion | BY ERNIE REGEHR, DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 3, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney at his campaign office in Nepean, Ont., on March 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERNIE REGEHR, DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 3, 2025
Opinion | BY ERNIE REGEHR, DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 3, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney at his campaign office in Nepean, Ont., on March 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A country’s ability to protect its sovereignty is closely tied to the safety and well-being of its people and institutions, including its health-care system which, for Canadians, is a source of pride and a core foundation of national identity, write CSG Senators Rebecca Patterson, Krista Ann Ross, Mary Robinson, and Gigi Osler. Image courtesy Jimmy Chan/Pixels
A country’s ability to protect its sovereignty is closely tied to the safety and well-being of its people and institutions, including its health-care system which, for Canadians, is a source of pride and a core foundation of national identity, write CSG Senators Rebecca Patterson, Krista Ann Ross, Mary Robinson, and Gigi Osler. Image courtesy Jimmy Chan/Pixels
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured addressing reporters on Parliament Hill yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured addressing reporters on Parliament Hill yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | April 2, 2025
On July 6, 2013, a 72-car crude oil train parked on a hill above the Quebec town of Lac- Mégantic lost its brakes, ran away, and exploded in the town, killing 47 people and destroying much of the civic centre. Photograph courtesy of the Transportation Safety of Board Canada/Flickr
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | April 2, 2025
On July 6, 2013, a 72-car crude oil train parked on a hill above the Quebec town of Lac- Mégantic lost its brakes, ran away, and exploded in the town, killing 47 people and destroying much of the civic centre. Photograph courtesy of the Transportation Safety of Board Canada/Flickr
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 2, 2025
Public servants running in this election include Independent Elizabeth Benoit, left, the NDP's Ali Bahman, Green Amanda Rosenstock, and Conservative Kethlande Pierre. Photographs courtesy of Elizabeth Benoit, NDP, Green Party of Canada, and Conservative Party of Canada
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 2, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 2, 2025
Public servants running in this election include Independent Elizabeth Benoit, left, the NDP's Ali Bahman, Green Amanda Rosenstock, and Conservative Kethlande Pierre. Photographs courtesy of Elizabeth Benoit, NDP, Green Party of Canada, and Conservative Party of Canada
Opinion | BY ASIM BISWAS | April 2, 2025
Farmers in both countries find themselves in a bind: squeezed by higher costs on some fronts, battered by reduced market access on others, writes Asim Biswas. Photograph courtesy of Mark Stebnicki, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY ASIM BISWAS | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY ASIM BISWAS | April 2, 2025
Farmers in both countries find themselves in a bind: squeezed by higher costs on some fronts, battered by reduced market access on others, writes Asim Biswas. Photograph courtesy of Mark Stebnicki, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference following a Canada-U.S. cabinet committee meeting on March 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference following a Canada-U.S. cabinet committee meeting on March 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 2, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
The Conservatives were riding the wave of indestructibility ever since Pierre Poilievre’s commanding leadership victory in 2022, but now find themselves tied or behind the Liberals in the polls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 2, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
The Conservatives were riding the wave of indestructibility ever since Pierre Poilievre’s commanding leadership victory in 2022, but now find themselves tied or behind the Liberals in the polls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Right now, Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, is the Teflon man, which could spell potential victory for Liberal candidates in Quebec’s Lower St. Lawrence ridings, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Right now, Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, is the Teflon man, which could spell potential victory for Liberal candidates in Quebec’s Lower St. Lawrence ridings, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | April 2, 2025
Opinion | April 2, 2025
Opinion | April 2, 2025
Opinion | April 2, 2025
Donald Trump
Once the Tories win an election, the real fear is their attention and adulation of U.S. President Donald Trump would sync with the American GOP base, writes William Perry. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | April 2, 2025
Opinion | April 2, 2025
Donald Trump
Once the Tories win an election, the real fear is their attention and adulation of U.S. President Donald Trump would sync with the American GOP base, writes William Perry. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 2, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre still has a path to victory, but all of his political polish and pitches are working against him now, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 2, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre still has a path to victory, but all of his political polish and pitches are working against him now, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY JAMIE CARROLL | April 2, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre launched his campaign outside of the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on March 23. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY JAMIE CARROLL | April 2, 2025
FeatureBY JAMIE CARROLL | April 2, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre launched his campaign outside of the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on March 23. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 2, 2025
Jonathan Berkshire Miller, left, and Balkan Devlen are the principals leading a new geopolitical advisory practice at Ottawa's Pendulum Group launching April 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Yaroslav Baran
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 2, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 2, 2025
Jonathan Berkshire Miller, left, and Balkan Devlen are the principals leading a new geopolitical advisory practice at Ottawa's Pendulum Group launching April 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Yaroslav Baran
Opinion | BY LISE COURTEAU | April 1, 2025
Recognizing, redistributing, and supporting invisible work is not just a women’s issue—it’s an economic and social imperative for a more equitable Canada. Let’s indeed accelerate action, writes Lise Courteau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LISE COURTEAU | April 1, 2025
Opinion | BY LISE COURTEAU | April 1, 2025
Recognizing, redistributing, and supporting invisible work is not just a women’s issue—it’s an economic and social imperative for a more equitable Canada. Let’s indeed accelerate action, writes Lise Courteau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada needs move quickly and get its own house in shape to offer safe harbour and a successful career home for the talent who are now looking elsewhere to make discoveries, write Stanley Kutcher, John Bergeron, and Kathleen Dickson. Unsplash photograph by ThisisEngineering
Canada needs move quickly and get its own house in shape to offer safe harbour and a successful career home for the talent who are now looking elsewhere to make discoveries, write Stanley Kutcher, John Bergeron, and Kathleen Dickson. Unsplash photograph by ThisisEngineering
Opinion | BY ANDREW KIDD | March 31, 2025
Nathalie Drouin
Nathalie Drouin is the national security and intelligence adviser to the prime minister. The role is required to strike an ‘impossible balance’ between intelligence analysis and national security policy, writes Andrew Kidd. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW KIDD | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW KIDD | March 31, 2025
Nathalie Drouin
Nathalie Drouin is the national security and intelligence adviser to the prime minister. The role is required to strike an ‘impossible balance’ between intelligence analysis and national security policy, writes Andrew Kidd. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 31, 2025
Keshav Mandadi, left, Murarilal Thapliyal, Nikki Kaur, and Ranbir Parmar are some of the potential candidates who say they have been shut out of the nomination process by the Conservative Party. Photographs courtesy of Keshav Mandadi, Murarilal Thapliyal, Nikki Kaur, and Ranbir Parmar
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 31, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 31, 2025
Keshav Mandadi, left, Murarilal Thapliyal, Nikki Kaur, and Ranbir Parmar are some of the potential candidates who say they have been shut out of the nomination process by the Conservative Party. Photographs courtesy of Keshav Mandadi, Murarilal Thapliyal, Nikki Kaur, and Ranbir Parmar
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 31, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (left) is attending campaign events in two New Brunswick ridings that are held by the Liberals, hoping to flip them in his party's favour as he battles Mark Carney for the prime ministership. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 31, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 31, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (left) is attending campaign events in two New Brunswick ridings that are held by the Liberals, hoping to flip them in his party's favour as he battles Mark Carney for the prime ministership. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 31, 2025
Jagmeet Singh, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Yves-François Blanchet, Elizabeth May, and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 31, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 31, 2025
Jagmeet Singh, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Yves-François Blanchet, Elizabeth May, and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY IREM KOCA | March 31, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, Liberal Mark Carney, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, whose British Columbia seat is in jeopardy as voters move to Liberals, say pollsters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | March 31, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | March 31, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, Liberal Mark Carney, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, whose British Columbia seat is in jeopardy as voters move to Liberals, say pollsters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | March 31, 2025
Pro-pipeline demonstrators on the Hill on Feb. 19, 2019. Even the world’s biggest petrostate, Saudi Arabia, recognizes that it can't rely on oil and gas to keep it afloat, and is busy diversifying away from its reliance on oil. We must as well, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | March 31, 2025
Pro-pipeline demonstrators on the Hill on Feb. 19, 2019. Even the world’s biggest petrostate, Saudi Arabia, recognizes that it can't rely on oil and gas to keep it afloat, and is busy diversifying away from its reliance on oil. We must as well, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 31, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa on April 12, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 31, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa on April 12, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | March 31, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured March 23, 2025, after holding a press conference outside Rideau Hall in Ottawa after dissolving Parliament and calling an election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | March 31, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured March 23, 2025, after holding a press conference outside Rideau Hall in Ottawa after dissolving Parliament and calling an election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN BONAKDARI | March 31, 2025
The Port of Vancouver, pictured. To future-proof trade, we must reinforce ports with stronger defences, fortify bridges and rail lines to withstand extreme conditions, and expand cold-weather shipping in the Great Lakes and Atlantic, writes Hossein Bonakdari. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Ted McGrath
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN BONAKDARI | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN BONAKDARI | March 31, 2025
The Port of Vancouver, pictured. To future-proof trade, we must reinforce ports with stronger defences, fortify bridges and rail lines to withstand extreme conditions, and expand cold-weather shipping in the Great Lakes and Atlantic, writes Hossein Bonakdari. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Ted McGrath
Opinion | BY JOSEPH DARAIO | March 31, 2025
Homeowners, pictured April 30, 2019, at Constance Bay, Ont., after water levels along the Ottawa River caused unprecedented flood damage to homes, cottages, and businesses. Civil infrastructure, such as for transportation, flood protection and buildings, is directly impacted and designed based on local climate conditions, writes Joseph Daraio. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSEPH DARAIO | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSEPH DARAIO | March 31, 2025
Homeowners, pictured April 30, 2019, at Constance Bay, Ont., after water levels along the Ottawa River caused unprecedented flood damage to homes, cottages, and businesses. Civil infrastructure, such as for transportation, flood protection and buildings, is directly impacted and designed based on local climate conditions, writes Joseph Daraio. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RODRIGUE GILBERT | March 31, 2025
A 2023 Ipsos survey found that while 95 per cent of Canadians view trade infrastructure, like highways, ports, railroads and airports, as crucial to our economy, only nine per cent believe it’s in good shape, writes Rodrigue Gilbert. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY RODRIGUE GILBERT | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY RODRIGUE GILBERT | March 31, 2025
A 2023 Ipsos survey found that while 95 per cent of Canadians view trade infrastructure, like highways, ports, railroads and airports, as crucial to our economy, only nine per cent believe it’s in good shape, writes Rodrigue Gilbert. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY IBRAHIM GEDEON | January 30, 2025
As the Canadian government respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's border concerns, modernizing our approach to public safety communications must be part of our response, writes Ibrahim Gedeon. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY IBRAHIM GEDEON | January 30, 2025
Opinion | BY IBRAHIM GEDEON | January 30, 2025
As the Canadian government respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's border concerns, modernizing our approach to public safety communications must be part of our response, writes Ibrahim Gedeon. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY LANCE MORTLOCK | January 30, 2025
Donald Trump
As battle lines shift and global trade evolves, Canada stands at a crossroads, facing the uncertainty of what U.S. President Trump might do next, writes Lance Mortlock. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
Opinion | BY LANCE MORTLOCK | January 30, 2025
Opinion | BY LANCE MORTLOCK | January 30, 2025
Donald Trump
As battle lines shift and global trade evolves, Canada stands at a crossroads, facing the uncertainty of what U.S. President Trump might do next, writes Lance Mortlock. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 30, 2025
Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Frank Baylis, Ruby Dhalla, and Jaime Battiste.
Pictured from top left and clockwise: Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Jaime Battiste, Ruby Dhalla, and Frank Baylis have all made it to the starting blocks for the Liberal leadership race. The deadline for a non-refundable $50,000 deposit with the party could narrow the field of candidates. Battiste dropped out of the race yesterday. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Jake Wright, and handouts
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 30, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 30, 2025
Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Frank Baylis, Ruby Dhalla, and Jaime Battiste.
Pictured from top left and clockwise: Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Jaime Battiste, Ruby Dhalla, and Frank Baylis have all made it to the starting blocks for the Liberal leadership race. The deadline for a non-refundable $50,000 deposit with the party could narrow the field of candidates. Battiste dropped out of the race yesterday. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Jake Wright, and handouts
Minister of Health Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland will meet with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Halifax today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Health Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland will meet with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Halifax today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 29, 2025
Tiff Macklem
On Jan. 29, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem announces a key interest rate cut to three per cent. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 29, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 29, 2025
Tiff Macklem
On Jan. 29, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem announces a key interest rate cut to three per cent. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 29, 2025
Donald Trump
Most people treated Donald Trump's rambling on about seizing Greenland as a passing fantasy—until Trump had a 45-minute telephone conversation with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark on Saturday, Jan. 25, writes Gwynne Dyer. One senior European official said the call was 'horrendous,' and that she was shaken by his manner. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 29, 2025
Donald Trump
Most people treated Donald Trump's rambling on about seizing Greenland as a passing fantasy—until Trump had a 45-minute telephone conversation with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark on Saturday, Jan. 25, writes Gwynne Dyer. One senior European official said the call was 'horrendous,' and that she was shaken by his manner. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 29, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reiterates his calls for an ‘axe the tax’ federal election while at a news conference in Ottawa on Jan. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 29, 2025
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 29, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reiterates his calls for an ‘axe the tax’ federal election while at a news conference in Ottawa on Jan. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 29, 2025
National Revenue Minister Élisabeth Brière at Rideau Hall for her cabinet swearing in on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 29, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 29, 2025
National Revenue Minister Élisabeth Brière at Rideau Hall for her cabinet swearing in on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | January 29, 2025
Whether the election is held this year or next, we will most like be right back in the box of first-past-the-post, writes Nelson Wiseman. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Can Pac Swire
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | January 29, 2025
Whether the election is held this year or next, we will most like be right back in the box of first-past-the-post, writes Nelson Wiseman. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Can Pac Swire
Opinion | BY ALEX WHALEN, JAKE FUSS | January 29, 2025
Any party looking to strengthen Canada’s trade position and to benefit consumers here should reject Bill C-282 if it comes back to Parliament, write Alex Whalen and Jake Fuss. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ALEX WHALEN, JAKE FUSS | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY ALEX WHALEN, JAKE FUSS | January 29, 2025
Any party looking to strengthen Canada’s trade position and to benefit consumers here should reject Bill C-282 if it comes back to Parliament, write Alex Whalen and Jake Fuss. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY GINELLA MASSA | January 29, 2025
Eight years after the deadly Quebec mosque attack, this National Day of Action against Islamophobia feels like déjà vu with Donald Trump back in the White House, and the rhetoric of hate once again creeping across the border, writes Ginella Massa. Pexels photograph by Dhivakaran S
Opinion | BY GINELLA MASSA | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY GINELLA MASSA | January 29, 2025
Eight years after the deadly Quebec mosque attack, this National Day of Action against Islamophobia feels like déjà vu with Donald Trump back in the White House, and the rhetoric of hate once again creeping across the border, writes Ginella Massa. Pexels photograph by Dhivakaran S
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 29, 2025
Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the government’s new immigration plans last October, in an effort to slow down population growth and relieve pressure on the housing market. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 29, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 29, 2025
Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the government’s new immigration plans last October, in an effort to slow down population growth and relieve pressure on the housing market. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will meet today with her counterpart in the Trump government in Washington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will meet today with her counterpart in the Trump government in Washington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 29, 2025
First ministers' meeting
It is only now—thanks to threats from the U.S. president—that our federal and provincial leaders are giving more than lip service to the idea of breaking down internal trade barriers, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 29, 2025
First ministers' meeting
It is only now—thanks to threats from the U.S. president—that our federal and provincial leaders are giving more than lip service to the idea of breaking down internal trade barriers, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 29, 2025
This week marked both International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. Unsplash photograph by Carly Hendrickson
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 29, 2025
This week marked both International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. Unsplash photograph by Carly Hendrickson
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 29, 2025
Jamie Battiste
Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he doesn't want to see the issue of reconciliation continue to take backseat in the Liberal leadership race as has been the case in the first week since the entry deadline. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 29, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 29, 2025
Jamie Battiste
Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he doesn't want to see the issue of reconciliation continue to take backseat in the Liberal leadership race as has been the case in the first week since the entry deadline. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 29, 2025
Donald Trump
By re-electing Donald Trump, Americans have opened the way to the end of a world order centred on rules-based trade and democratic alliances that western countries have promoted and benefitted from throughout the postwar era, writes Les Whittington. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 29, 2025
Donald Trump
By re-electing Donald Trump, Americans have opened the way to the end of a world order centred on rules-based trade and democratic alliances that western countries have promoted and benefitted from throughout the postwar era, writes Les Whittington. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 29, 2025
Chrystia Freeland's rebrand may be liberating for her and her supporters, but for a politician whose cornerstone was credibility, her political currency is evaporating, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 29, 2025
Chrystia Freeland's rebrand may be liberating for her and her supporters, but for a politician whose cornerstone was credibility, her political currency is evaporating, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 29, 2025
Alongside purchasing $4-million in advertising scheduled during major television events, Protecting Canada has also returned with a renewed Meta ad budget, and a multi-part YouTube series. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 29, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 29, 2025
Alongside purchasing $4-million in advertising scheduled during major television events, Protecting Canada has also returned with a renewed Meta ad budget, and a multi-part YouTube series. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 29, 2025
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, Germany. Photograph by Chrissie Sternschnuppe courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 29, 2025
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, Germany. Photograph by Chrissie Sternschnuppe courtesy of Wikimedia Commons