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Feds’ lack of transparency continues to be a shame

  • Global Affairs Canada has reversed the small step forward it took towards trade-deal transparency out of what appears to be a misguided fear of
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 16, 2025
The government’s track record on transparency is woeful, and this is yet another step in the wrong direction. Pexels photograph by Noelle Otto

Feds’ lack of transparency continues to be a shame

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 16, 2025
  • Global Affairs Canada has reversed the small step forward it took towards trade-deal transparency out of what appears to be a misguided fear of

Feds’ lack of transparency continues to be a shame

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 16, 2025
  • Global Affairs Canada has reversed the small step forward it took towards trade-deal transparency out of what appears to be a misguided fear of
The government’s track record on transparency is woeful, and this is yet another step in the wrong direction. Pexels photograph by Noelle Otto

Poilievre: the biggest gatekeeper of them all

  • If the Conservative leader wants the country's top political job, he's going to have to start talking more to the national media and answering
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 14, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has barred the media from officially joining his leader's official bus and plane tour for this five-week campaign, and is only allowing four questions each day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre: the biggest gatekeeper of them all

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 14, 2025
  • If the Conservative leader wants the country's top political job, he's going to have to start talking more to the national media and answering

Poilievre: the biggest gatekeeper of them all

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 14, 2025
  • If the Conservative leader wants the country's top political job, he's going to have to start talking more to the national media and answering
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has barred the media from officially joining his leader's official bus and plane tour for this five-week campaign, and is only allowing four questions each day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Scrutinizing the other ballot questions

  • The election campaign is in its third week, and though things are far from over, the playing field has begun to level out. A
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 9, 2025
A ballot box and elections paraphernalia are pictured at Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault’s office in Gatineau, Que., on April 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Scrutinizing the other ballot questions

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 9, 2025
  • The election campaign is in its third week, and though things are far from over, the playing field has begun to level out. A

Scrutinizing the other ballot questions

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 9, 2025
  • The election campaign is in its third week, and though things are far from over, the playing field has begun to level out. A
A ballot box and elections paraphernalia are pictured at Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault’s office in Gatineau, Que., on April 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals, Conservatives should be doing better candidate vetting

  • You can typically expect some candidates to be dropped during an election campaign. But this time around, the Liberals and Conservatives have pitched the
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre have both lost candidates from their teams in the past week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Liberals, Conservatives should be doing better candidate vetting

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 7, 2025
  • You can typically expect some candidates to be dropped during an election campaign. But this time around, the Liberals and Conservatives have pitched the

Liberals, Conservatives should be doing better candidate vetting

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 7, 2025
  • You can typically expect some candidates to be dropped during an election campaign. But this time around, the Liberals and Conservatives have pitched the
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre have both lost candidates from their teams in the past week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Mark Carney’s ‘teachable moment’

  • Something that can have a real detrimental effect on someone else’s life is not a 'teachable moment'—it’s a call to action.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 2, 2025
Mark Carney
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

Mark Carney’s ‘teachable moment’

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 2, 2025
  • Something that can have a real detrimental effect on someone else’s life is not a 'teachable moment'—it’s a call to action.

Mark Carney’s ‘teachable moment’

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 2, 2025
  • Something that can have a real detrimental effect on someone else’s life is not a 'teachable moment'—it’s a call to action.
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

Smith’s request to U.S. swings dangerously close to an ask for foreign interference

  • Smith might be better off taking the advice generations of Alberta politicians have offered to Ottawa: respect federal-provincial boundaries.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 31, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

Smith’s request to U.S. swings dangerously close to an ask for foreign interference

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 31, 2025
  • Smith might be better off taking the advice generations of Alberta politicians have offered to Ottawa: respect federal-provincial boundaries.

Smith’s request to U.S. swings dangerously close to an ask for foreign interference

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 31, 2025
  • Smith might be better off taking the advice generations of Alberta politicians have offered to Ottawa: respect federal-provincial boundaries.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

Election a chance for party leaders to be the adults in the room

  • Elections are naturally a divisive time. Although the tenor of the campaign and the country currently highlights a call for unity in the face
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 26, 2025
Stéphane Perrault
Stéphane Perrault
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault says we ‘live in an open society. It's up to each and every one of us to ensure that this is a strength, not a weakness.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Election a chance for party leaders to be the adults in the room

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 26, 2025
  • Elections are naturally a divisive time. Although the tenor of the campaign and the country currently highlights a call for unity in the face

Election a chance for party leaders to be the adults in the room

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 26, 2025
  • Elections are naturally a divisive time. Although the tenor of the campaign and the country currently highlights a call for unity in the face
Stéphane Perrault
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault says we ‘live in an open society. It's up to each and every one of us to ensure that this is a strength, not a weakness.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Memo to leaders: lose the glass jaw

  • If you can’t handle a few questions from Canadian reporters, how can you handle Trump?
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Memo to leaders: lose the glass jaw

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 24, 2025
  • If you can’t handle a few questions from Canadian reporters, how can you handle Trump?

Memo to leaders: lose the glass jaw

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 24, 2025
  • If you can’t handle a few questions from Canadian reporters, how can you handle Trump?
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Canada running aground with friendshoring

  • The problem with electing a clown is that everyone thinks their actions are a joke. While that statement may allow partisans of all stripes
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 19, 2025
During his first foreign visit, new Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, met with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on March 17. Photograph by Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street

Canada running aground with friendshoring

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 19, 2025
  • The problem with electing a clown is that everyone thinks their actions are a joke. While that statement may allow partisans of all stripes

Canada running aground with friendshoring

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 19, 2025
  • The problem with electing a clown is that everyone thinks their actions are a joke. While that statement may allow partisans of all stripes
During his first foreign visit, new Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, met with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on March 17. Photograph by Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street

Canada must stay united for this fight of our lives

  • Trump has given us a massive wake-up call to the future. It's up to us to keep our country together.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 17, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Canada must stay united for this fight of our lives

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 17, 2025
  • Trump has given us a massive wake-up call to the future. It's up to us to keep our country together.

Canada must stay united for this fight of our lives

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 17, 2025
  • Trump has given us a massive wake-up call to the future. It's up to us to keep our country together.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Don’t let the most vulnerable get caught in the backlash

  • There’s been a lot of talk about legacy with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau displaced as the leader of the Liberal Party, and on his
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 12, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the West Block on the morning of March 10 for the final days of his term as head of government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t let the most vulnerable get caught in the backlash

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 12, 2025
  • There’s been a lot of talk about legacy with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau displaced as the leader of the Liberal Party, and on his

Don’t let the most vulnerable get caught in the backlash

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 12, 2025
  • There’s been a lot of talk about legacy with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau displaced as the leader of the Liberal Party, and on his
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the West Block on the morning of March 10 for the final days of his term as head of government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump plays the April fool with tariff delay

  • Here we find ourselves, subject to the whims of a trading partner who does not understand—or chooses to ignore—the realities of international trade.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 10, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imported Canadian goods on March 4, but had withdrawn some of the levies on March 6. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Trump plays the April fool with tariff delay

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 10, 2025
  • Here we find ourselves, subject to the whims of a trading partner who does not understand—or chooses to ignore—the realities of international trade.

Trump plays the April fool with tariff delay

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 10, 2025
  • Here we find ourselves, subject to the whims of a trading partner who does not understand—or chooses to ignore—the realities of international trade.
U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imported Canadian goods on March 4, but had withdrawn some of the levies on March 6. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Toxic political climate boosting need for paid door-knockers

  • The Liberal leadership race will conclude on March 9, and many politicos are anticipating a quick turnaround to a general election. None of the
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 5, 2025
Emilie Taman, the then-NDP candidate for Ottawa Centre, Ont., canvasses in a building in the riding on Sept. 24, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Toxic political climate boosting need for paid door-knockers

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 5, 2025
  • The Liberal leadership race will conclude on March 9, and many politicos are anticipating a quick turnaround to a general election. None of the

Toxic political climate boosting need for paid door-knockers

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 5, 2025
  • The Liberal leadership race will conclude on March 9, and many politicos are anticipating a quick turnaround to a general election. None of the
Emilie Taman, the then-NDP candidate for Ottawa Centre, Ont., canvasses in a building in the riding on Sept. 24, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Allies should stand up for one another against Trump

  • Is this what we’re to expect in this new global order we find ourselves in: for sporting figures to speak out, while our supposed
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 3, 2025
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke during a press conference at the White House on Feb. 27, 2025. Screenshot courtesy of CSPAN

Allies should stand up for one another against Trump

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 3, 2025
  • Is this what we’re to expect in this new global order we find ourselves in: for sporting figures to speak out, while our supposed

Allies should stand up for one another against Trump

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 3, 2025
  • Is this what we’re to expect in this new global order we find ourselves in: for sporting figures to speak out, while our supposed
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke during a press conference at the White House on Feb. 27, 2025. Screenshot courtesy of CSPAN

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

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

In a world defined by Trump, the usual Canadian politics won’t cut it

  • If, for some reason, there was anyone who hadn’t yet internalized just how rocky the Canada-United States relationship currently is, one only had to
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 19, 2025
Donald J. Trump
Donald J. Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump is having an outsized effect on Canadian politics, and those seeking to lead have to meet the moment. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

In a world defined by Trump, the usual Canadian politics won’t cut it

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 19, 2025
  • If, for some reason, there was anyone who hadn’t yet internalized just how rocky the Canada-United States relationship currently is, one only had to

In a world defined by Trump, the usual Canadian politics won’t cut it

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 19, 2025
  • If, for some reason, there was anyone who hadn’t yet internalized just how rocky the Canada-United States relationship currently is, one only had to
Donald J. Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump is having an outsized effect on Canadian politics, and those seeking to lead have to meet the moment. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Canada’s former prime ministers show the way with unity message

  • This country’s former leaders nevertheless provided an example to those currently occupying the seats of power—one of unity.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 17, 2025
Canada's living former prime ministers urged Canadians to fly the Maple Leaf over the weekend for Flag Day. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Canada’s former prime ministers show the way with unity message

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 17, 2025
  • This country’s former leaders nevertheless provided an example to those currently occupying the seats of power—one of unity.

Canada’s former prime ministers show the way with unity message

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 17, 2025
  • This country’s former leaders nevertheless provided an example to those currently occupying the seats of power—one of unity.
Canada's living former prime ministers urged Canadians to fly the Maple Leaf over the weekend for Flag Day. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Concerned about Canada? Then think outside the border

  • Canadians are rightfully caught up in the machinations of politics down south. Our once-amenable neighbour is currently being led by a president seemingly hell
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 12, 2025
Ahmed Hussen
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Concerned about Canada? Then think outside the border

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 12, 2025
  • Canadians are rightfully caught up in the machinations of politics down south. Our once-amenable neighbour is currently being led by a president seemingly hell

Concerned about Canada? Then think outside the border

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 12, 2025
  • Canadians are rightfully caught up in the machinations of politics down south. Our once-amenable neighbour is currently being led by a president seemingly hell
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. 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

The glass onion trade war

  • With the stroke of a pen, United States President Donald Trump succeeded in angering his country’s closest ally on Feb. 1 by signing off
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 5, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on Feb. 3. Screenshot courtesy of CSPAN

The glass onion trade war

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 5, 2025
  • With the stroke of a pen, United States President Donald Trump succeeded in angering his country’s closest ally on Feb. 1 by signing off

The glass onion trade war

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 5, 2025
  • With the stroke of a pen, United States President Donald Trump succeeded in angering his country’s closest ally on Feb. 1 by signing off
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on Feb. 3. Screenshot courtesy of CSPAN

No time to waste on foreign interference recommendations

  • What’s most important is that Canada acts on the 51 recommendations in Hogue’s report, and fast.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 3, 2025
Marie-Josée Hogue
Marie-Josée Hogue
Commissioner Marie-Josee Hogue made 51 recommendations in the final report of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

No time to waste on foreign interference recommendations

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 3, 2025
  • What’s most important is that Canada acts on the 51 recommendations in Hogue’s report, and fast.

No time to waste on foreign interference recommendations

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 3, 2025
  • What’s most important is that Canada acts on the 51 recommendations in Hogue’s report, and fast.
Marie-Josée Hogue
Commissioner Marie-Josee Hogue made 51 recommendations in the final report of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Remembering the path to which anger leads

  • Two events this week serve as important reminders of the real-world consequences of hate; hate that may start as words, but can lead to
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

Remembering the path to which anger leads

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 29, 2025
  • Two events this week serve as important reminders of the real-world consequences of hate; hate that may start as words, but can lead to

Remembering the path to which anger leads

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 29, 2025
  • Two events this week serve as important reminders of the real-world consequences of hate; hate that may start as words, but can lead to
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, Germany. Photograph by Chrissie Sternschnuppe courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

In a world of darkness, Canadians want hope, strength, and change

  • Canada's next prime minister has be someone who can best deal with Trump and his consequences, who has a clear strategy, and has to
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 27, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, said Canada would respond in kind to tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump, left, with 'robust, rapid' and 'very strong' retaliatory measures. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

In a world of darkness, Canadians want hope, strength, and change

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 27, 2025
  • Canada's next prime minister has be someone who can best deal with Trump and his consequences, who has a clear strategy, and has to

In a world of darkness, Canadians want hope, strength, and change

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 27, 2025
  • Canada's next prime minister has be someone who can best deal with Trump and his consequences, who has a clear strategy, and has to
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, said Canada would respond in kind to tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump, left, with 'robust, rapid' and 'very strong' retaliatory measures. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Avoiding the race to the bottom

  • In the minutes after he was sworn as the United States’ 47th president, Donald Trump laid out his vision for the future of his
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 22, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration speech was revealing about the future of both American and Canadian politics. Screenshot courtesy of ABC News

Avoiding the race to the bottom

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 22, 2025
  • In the minutes after he was sworn as the United States’ 47th president, Donald Trump laid out his vision for the future of his

Avoiding the race to the bottom

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 22, 2025
  • In the minutes after he was sworn as the United States’ 47th president, Donald Trump laid out his vision for the future of his
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration speech was revealing about the future of both American and Canadian politics. Screenshot courtesy of ABC News

Who speaks for Canada right now? It appears to be Doug Ford

  • As chair of Council of the Federation, Doug Ford appears to be leading the charge for Canada against Donald Trump right now.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 20, 2025
Doug Ford
Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford wore a 'Canada Is Not For Sale' ballcap at a meeting of premiers and the prime minister in Ottawa on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who speaks for Canada right now? It appears to be Doug Ford

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 20, 2025
  • As chair of Council of the Federation, Doug Ford appears to be leading the charge for Canada against Donald Trump right now.

Who speaks for Canada right now? It appears to be Doug Ford

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 20, 2025
  • As chair of Council of the Federation, Doug Ford appears to be leading the charge for Canada against Donald Trump right now.
Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford wore a 'Canada Is Not For Sale' ballcap at a meeting of premiers and the prime minister in Ottawa on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Did parties learn anything from the foreign interference inquiry?

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Jan. 6 was the culmination of many months—if not years—of discussions, foibles, and infighting. For nearly as
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 15, 2025
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presided over the Foreign Interference Commission, which will deliver its final report on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Did parties learn anything from the foreign interference inquiry?

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 15, 2025
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Jan. 6 was the culmination of many months—if not years—of discussions, foibles, and infighting. For nearly as

Did parties learn anything from the foreign interference inquiry?

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 15, 2025
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Jan. 6 was the culmination of many months—if not years—of discussions, foibles, and infighting. For nearly as
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presided over the Foreign Interference Commission, which will deliver its final report on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Upcoming leadership election a defining moment for Conservative Party

  • After the ouster of Erin O’Toole as party leader on Feb. 2, the Conservative Party is about to embark on the challenging and important
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 28, 2022
Conservative MP Candice Bergen, pictured Feb. 2, 2022, on the Hill, is the interim leader. After the ouster of Erin O’Toole as party leader on Feb. 2, the Conservative Party is about to embark on the challenging and important endeavour of electing a new leader. The outcome will not only determine if the Conservative Party is serious about winning the next election but also if the merger of the PC and Alliance parties that took place in 2003 will stay intact. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Upcoming leadership election a defining moment for Conservative Party

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 28, 2022
  • After the ouster of Erin O’Toole as party leader on Feb. 2, the Conservative Party is about to embark on the challenging and important

Upcoming leadership election a defining moment for Conservative Party

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 28, 2022
  • After the ouster of Erin O’Toole as party leader on Feb. 2, the Conservative Party is about to embark on the challenging and important
Conservative MP Candice Bergen, pictured Feb. 2, 2022, on the Hill, is the interim leader. After the ouster of Erin O’Toole as party leader on Feb. 2, the Conservative Party is about to embark on the challenging and important endeavour of electing a new leader. The outcome will not only determine if the Conservative Party is serious about winning the next election but also if the merger of the PC and Alliance parties that took place in 2003 will stay intact. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Debate should spark emergence of introspection

  • On Feb. 21, the House of Commons made history by holding a vote to ultimately approve a motion confirming a declaration of emergency. The
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 23, 2022
After days of debate, the House passed the emergency declaration order on Feb. 21. While many MPs expressed a desire to 'lower the temperature' and 'unify' Canadians, that work needs to start with their own conduct in the Chamber. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Debate should spark emergence of introspection

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 23, 2022
  • On Feb. 21, the House of Commons made history by holding a vote to ultimately approve a motion confirming a declaration of emergency. The

Debate should spark emergence of introspection

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 23, 2022
  • On Feb. 21, the House of Commons made history by holding a vote to ultimately approve a motion confirming a declaration of emergency. The
After days of debate, the House passed the emergency declaration order on Feb. 21. While many MPs expressed a desire to 'lower the temperature' and 'unify' Canadians, that work needs to start with their own conduct in the Chamber. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Emergencies Act no protest panacea

  • On Feb. 14, the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet issued a Valentine’s Day offering that is going to be a lot harder
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 16, 2022
On Feb. 14, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, flanked by Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, left, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Justice Minister David Lametti, and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair, announced his government was invoking the Emergencies Act for the first time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Emergencies Act no protest panacea

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 16, 2022
  • On Feb. 14, the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet issued a Valentine’s Day offering that is going to be a lot harder

Emergencies Act no protest panacea

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 16, 2022
  • On Feb. 14, the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet issued a Valentine’s Day offering that is going to be a lot harder
On Feb. 14, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, flanked by Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, left, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Justice Minister David Lametti, and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair, announced his government was invoking the Emergencies Act for the first time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Justin Trudeau’s inaction has global consequences

  • Almost two weeks after a collection of disgruntled truckers, anti-vaxxers, seditious white supremacists, and other chaos-seekers began their occupation of Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 14, 2022
Another nation—the United States, no less—has had to step in to urge Justin Trudeau's government to use federal powers to intervene in the ongoing demonstrations and blockages of major trade arteries like the Ambassador's Bridge which joins Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Michigan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Justin Trudeau’s inaction has global consequences

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 14, 2022
  • Almost two weeks after a collection of disgruntled truckers, anti-vaxxers, seditious white supremacists, and other chaos-seekers began their occupation of Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin

Justin Trudeau’s inaction has global consequences

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 14, 2022
  • Almost two weeks after a collection of disgruntled truckers, anti-vaxxers, seditious white supremacists, and other chaos-seekers began their occupation of Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin
Another nation—the United States, no less—has had to step in to urge Justin Trudeau's government to use federal powers to intervene in the ongoing demonstrations and blockages of major trade arteries like the Ambassador's Bridge which joins Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Michigan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Dear Ottawa: no one’s coming to save you

  • After 10 days of the city of Ottawa being held hostage by the invasive so-called “Freedom Convoy,” residents who’ve been afraid to leave their
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 9, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated his stance in favour of public health and vaccine measures and again called for the protesters occupying Ottawa to vacate the city during a NDP-led emergency debate on Feb. 7. Screenshout courtesy of ParlVu

Dear Ottawa: no one’s coming to save you

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 9, 2022
  • After 10 days of the city of Ottawa being held hostage by the invasive so-called “Freedom Convoy,” residents who’ve been afraid to leave their

Dear Ottawa: no one’s coming to save you

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 9, 2022
  • After 10 days of the city of Ottawa being held hostage by the invasive so-called “Freedom Convoy,” residents who’ve been afraid to leave their
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated his stance in favour of public health and vaccine measures and again called for the protesters occupying Ottawa to vacate the city during a NDP-led emergency debate on Feb. 7. Screenshout courtesy of ParlVu

Conservative MPs’ endorsement of Ottawa’s ongoing occupation indefensible

  • At this point, what started out as a convoy and became a protest against all COVID-19 restrictions has again morphed this time into a
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 7, 2022
Conservative MPs Warren Steinley, Kevin Waugh, Andrew Scheer, Senator Denise Batters, and MPs Fraser Tolmie, and Rosemarie Falk, pictured on Feb. 2, 2022, giving their thumbs up to the occupation of Ottawa's downtown core. Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly described the protests 'massive in scale, polarizing in content [and] dangerous in literally every aspect.' Photograph courtesy of Kevin Waugh on Twitter

Conservative MPs’ endorsement of Ottawa’s ongoing occupation indefensible

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 7, 2022
  • At this point, what started out as a convoy and became a protest against all COVID-19 restrictions has again morphed this time into a

Conservative MPs’ endorsement of Ottawa’s ongoing occupation indefensible

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 7, 2022
  • At this point, what started out as a convoy and became a protest against all COVID-19 restrictions has again morphed this time into a
Conservative MPs Warren Steinley, Kevin Waugh, Andrew Scheer, Senator Denise Batters, and MPs Fraser Tolmie, and Rosemarie Falk, pictured on Feb. 2, 2022, giving their thumbs up to the occupation of Ottawa's downtown core. Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly described the protests 'massive in scale, polarizing in content [and] dangerous in literally every aspect.' Photograph courtesy of Kevin Waugh on Twitter

Time for Tories to nail down the flaps on the big tent

  • When the House of Commons resumed on Jan. 31, the ongoing protest that has held Parliament Hill (as well as the wider city of
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 2, 2022
A Freedom Convoy supporter holding a Confederate flag walks on Parliament Hill on Jan. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time for Tories to nail down the flaps on the big tent

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 2, 2022
  • When the House of Commons resumed on Jan. 31, the ongoing protest that has held Parliament Hill (as well as the wider city of

Time for Tories to nail down the flaps on the big tent

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 2, 2022
  • When the House of Commons resumed on Jan. 31, the ongoing protest that has held Parliament Hill (as well as the wider city of
A Freedom Convoy supporter holding a Confederate flag walks on Parliament Hill on Jan. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Here’s a thought: Canadian truckers crossing U.S. border should get vaccinated

  • As of two weeks ago, all Canadian truckers who intend to cross the U.S. border have to show proof that they have received two
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 31, 2022
Truckers, dubbed 'Freedom Convoy' rolled into downtown Ottawa on Jan. 28, 2022, to protest mandated vaccines for truckers crossing the Canada-U.S. border. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Here’s a thought: Canadian truckers crossing U.S. border should get vaccinated

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 31, 2022
  • As of two weeks ago, all Canadian truckers who intend to cross the U.S. border have to show proof that they have received two

Here’s a thought: Canadian truckers crossing U.S. border should get vaccinated

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 31, 2022
  • As of two weeks ago, all Canadian truckers who intend to cross the U.S. border have to show proof that they have received two
Truckers, dubbed 'Freedom Convoy' rolled into downtown Ottawa on Jan. 28, 2022, to protest mandated vaccines for truckers crossing the Canada-U.S. border. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadians, allies deserve more than hashtags

  • With tensions ratcheting up by the day, Canada and its allies have been racing to prove their Ukrainian friendship bonafides in case an armed
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 26, 2022
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng participated in the Ukrainian Canadian Congress’ weekend campaign—but as members of cabinet, there should be extra care. Photographs courtesy of Twitter

Canadians, allies deserve more than hashtags

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 26, 2022
  • With tensions ratcheting up by the day, Canada and its allies have been racing to prove their Ukrainian friendship bonafides in case an armed

Canadians, allies deserve more than hashtags

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 26, 2022
  • With tensions ratcheting up by the day, Canada and its allies have been racing to prove their Ukrainian friendship bonafides in case an armed
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng participated in the Ukrainian Canadian Congress’ weekend campaign—but as members of cabinet, there should be extra care. Photographs courtesy of Twitter

Conservatives have a responsibility to participate in National Security, Intelligence Committee

  • The Conservatives’ decision to boycott the all-party National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) is stubborn and unproductive. As elected officials, they retain
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 24, 2022
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole said his party will boycott the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians until documents relating to the firing of two microbiologists at a Winnipeg national lab were released to MPs without conditions. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Conservatives have a responsibility to participate in National Security, Intelligence Committee

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 24, 2022
  • The Conservatives’ decision to boycott the all-party National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) is stubborn and unproductive. As elected officials, they retain

Conservatives have a responsibility to participate in National Security, Intelligence Committee

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 24, 2022
  • The Conservatives’ decision to boycott the all-party National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) is stubborn and unproductive. As elected officials, they retain
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole said his party will boycott the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians until documents relating to the firing of two microbiologists at a Winnipeg national lab were released to MPs without conditions. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

McDonough inspired generations to come

  • In the wake of her Jan. 15 passing, Alexa McDonough is being remembered as a giant. Her legacy of inspiring burgeoning leaders and politicians
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 19, 2022
Former NDP leader and MP Alexa McDonough made sure to look behind her to ensure the path was clear for other aspiring women politicians, say politicos who paid tribute in the wake of her death. The Hill Times file photograph

McDonough inspired generations to come

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 19, 2022
  • In the wake of her Jan. 15 passing, Alexa McDonough is being remembered as a giant. Her legacy of inspiring burgeoning leaders and politicians

McDonough inspired generations to come

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 19, 2022
  • In the wake of her Jan. 15 passing, Alexa McDonough is being remembered as a giant. Her legacy of inspiring burgeoning leaders and politicians
Former NDP leader and MP Alexa McDonough made sure to look behind her to ensure the path was clear for other aspiring women politicians, say politicos who paid tribute in the wake of her death. The Hill Times file photograph

Quebec should try carrots, instead of sticks for unvaccinated

  • Well, bravo to the bully, Quebec Premier and leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec François Legault. He has continued the Parti Québécois’ persecution of
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 17, 2022
Quebec Premier and leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec François Legault, pictured, described the tax as a 'health-care contribution,' and said the province would apply a 'significant' financial penalty for all Quebec residents who refuse to get vaccinated for non-medical reasons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Quebec should try carrots, instead of sticks for unvaccinated

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 17, 2022
  • Well, bravo to the bully, Quebec Premier and leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec François Legault. He has continued the Parti Québécois’ persecution of

Quebec should try carrots, instead of sticks for unvaccinated

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 17, 2022
  • Well, bravo to the bully, Quebec Premier and leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec François Legault. He has continued the Parti Québécois’ persecution of
Quebec Premier and leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec François Legault, pictured, described the tax as a 'health-care contribution,' and said the province would apply a 'significant' financial penalty for all Quebec residents who refuse to get vaccinated for non-medical reasons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ethics Committee has the chance to set a new tone in the new year

  • When members of the House Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics Committee meet on Thursday, they will be helping to set the tone for
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 12, 2022
Conservative MP John Brassard sent a Jan. 10 letter to the chair of the House Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics Committee requesting a study of PHAC’s tracking of Canadians’ mobile data. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ethics Committee has the chance to set a new tone in the new year

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 12, 2022
  • When members of the House Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics Committee meet on Thursday, they will be helping to set the tone for

Ethics Committee has the chance to set a new tone in the new year

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 12, 2022
  • When members of the House Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics Committee meet on Thursday, they will be helping to set the tone for
Conservative MP John Brassard sent a Jan. 10 letter to the chair of the House Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics Committee requesting a study of PHAC’s tracking of Canadians’ mobile data. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

We should try to avoid anger right now

  • Here we are, entering into yet another year of COVID-19, with no sign of when, how, or even if this pandemic will end. People
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 10, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Jan. 5, 2022, holding a press conference on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

We should try to avoid anger right now

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 10, 2022
  • Here we are, entering into yet another year of COVID-19, with no sign of when, how, or even if this pandemic will end. People

We should try to avoid anger right now

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 10, 2022
  • Here we are, entering into yet another year of COVID-19, with no sign of when, how, or even if this pandemic will end. People
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Jan. 5, 2022, holding a press conference on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau should lead from the front on Quebec’s Bill 21

  • When it comes to analyzing the actions of any politician or a party leader, in almost every case, it all boils down to the
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 20, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Dec. 13, 2021, in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau should lead from the front on Quebec’s Bill 21

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 20, 2021
  • When it comes to analyzing the actions of any politician or a party leader, in almost every case, it all boils down to the

Trudeau should lead from the front on Quebec’s Bill 21

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 20, 2021
  • When it comes to analyzing the actions of any politician or a party leader, in almost every case, it all boils down to the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Dec. 13, 2021, in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A plea to parties: pick your battles

  • Before it ended with the call of an election, the 43rd Parliament—Canada’s first minority Parliament in almost a decade—had racked up quite a record
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 15, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

A plea to parties: pick your battles

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 15, 2021
  • Before it ended with the call of an election, the 43rd Parliament—Canada’s first minority Parliament in almost a decade—had racked up quite a record

A plea to parties: pick your battles

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 15, 2021
  • Before it ended with the call of an election, the 43rd Parliament—Canada’s first minority Parliament in almost a decade—had racked up quite a record
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

We need leaders to lead real fight against Bill 21

  • A handful of federal politicians have spoken out against Quebec’s decision to take a Grade 3 teacher in Chelsea, Que., off the job for
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 13, 2021
Bill 21 has been good politics for Quebec Premier François Legault. One need not look very far back into Canada's history to find other examples of discriminatory policies that were popular at the time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

We need leaders to lead real fight against Bill 21

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 13, 2021
  • A handful of federal politicians have spoken out against Quebec’s decision to take a Grade 3 teacher in Chelsea, Que., off the job for

We need leaders to lead real fight against Bill 21

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 13, 2021
  • A handful of federal politicians have spoken out against Quebec’s decision to take a Grade 3 teacher in Chelsea, Que., off the job for
Bill 21 has been good politics for Quebec Premier François Legault. One need not look very far back into Canada's history to find other examples of discriminatory policies that were popular at the time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New year, new ambassador, new approach to China

  • After a little more than two years on the job, Canada’s ambassador to China, Dominic Barton, will step down when the calendar page flips
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 8, 2021
Canada's Ambassador to China Dominic Barton will leave his post in Beijing at the end of the year, opening up a chance for the Trudeau government to reset its China game plan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New year, new ambassador, new approach to China

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 8, 2021
  • After a little more than two years on the job, Canada’s ambassador to China, Dominic Barton, will step down when the calendar page flips

New year, new ambassador, new approach to China

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 8, 2021
  • After a little more than two years on the job, Canada’s ambassador to China, Dominic Barton, will step down when the calendar page flips
Canada's Ambassador to China Dominic Barton will leave his post in Beijing at the end of the year, opening up a chance for the Trudeau government to reset its China game plan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fast-tracking conversion therapy bill a win for O’Toole and the Conservatives

  • The Conservative caucus’ decision last week to fast-track the government’s bill to ban conversion therapy was a breath of fresh air in a House
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 6, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole and his caucus moved a motion last week to give quick passage to the government's bill to ban conversion therapy, and MPs from all parties agreed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fast-tracking conversion therapy bill a win for O’Toole and the Conservatives

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 6, 2021
  • The Conservative caucus’ decision last week to fast-track the government’s bill to ban conversion therapy was a breath of fresh air in a House

Fast-tracking conversion therapy bill a win for O’Toole and the Conservatives

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 6, 2021
  • The Conservative caucus’ decision last week to fast-track the government’s bill to ban conversion therapy was a breath of fresh air in a House
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole and his caucus moved a motion last week to give quick passage to the government's bill to ban conversion therapy, and MPs from all parties agreed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Get on board and get conversion therapy bill done

  • With the introduction of a new bill to outlaw conversion therapy, the Liberal government is hoping that those who weren’t on board with the
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 1, 2021
The ‘slippery slope’ arguments have been used time and again against LGBTQ2 communities ‘when it comes to proposed legislation that protects us,’ says Minister Randy Boissonnault. ‘We know the falsehoods and the half-truths that are going to come up.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Get on board and get conversion therapy bill done

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 1, 2021
  • With the introduction of a new bill to outlaw conversion therapy, the Liberal government is hoping that those who weren’t on board with the

Get on board and get conversion therapy bill done

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 1, 2021
  • With the introduction of a new bill to outlaw conversion therapy, the Liberal government is hoping that those who weren’t on board with the
The ‘slippery slope’ arguments have been used time and again against LGBTQ2 communities ‘when it comes to proposed legislation that protects us,’ says Minister Randy Boissonnault. ‘We know the falsehoods and the half-truths that are going to come up.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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