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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 EDITORIAL | March 31, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 31, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 26, 2025
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 26, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 26, 2025
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 24, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 19, 2025
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 17, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 17, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 12, 2025
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 12, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 12, 2025
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
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 10, 2025
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
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 5, 2025
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
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 3, 2025
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
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 26, 2025
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 24, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked that U.S. President Donald Trump’s team 'be more truthful,' especially with regards to earlier claims that Ukraine had somehow started the war triggered when Russian troops invaded in February 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 24, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked that U.S. President Donald Trump’s team 'be more truthful,' especially with regards to earlier claims that Ukraine had somehow started the war triggered when Russian troops invaded in February 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 19, 2025
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 19, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 19, 2025
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
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 17, 2025
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 12, 2025
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 12, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 12, 2025
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 10, 2025
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's 30-day delay on tariffs is a pause, not a reprieve. Screenshot courtesy of CSPAN
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 10, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 10, 2025
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's 30-day delay on tariffs is a pause, not a reprieve. Screenshot courtesy of CSPAN
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 5, 2025
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on Feb. 3. Screenshot courtesy of CSPAN
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 5, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 5, 2025
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on Feb. 3. Screenshot courtesy of CSPAN
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 3, 2025
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 3, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 3, 2025
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
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
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 27, 2025
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 22, 2025
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 22, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 22, 2025
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 20, 2025
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 20, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 20, 2025
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
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 15, 2025
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 13, 2025
Donald Trump.
Trump's negotiating strategy is to make threats and create chaos, so Canada should fight back. It's time for our premiers—along with the outgoing prime minister—to work together for the sake of Canada's future because Trump's not talking about the cost of living anymore. This is about the future of our country. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 13, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 13, 2025
Donald Trump.
Trump's negotiating strategy is to make threats and create chaos, so Canada should fight back. It's time for our premiers—along with the outgoing prime minister—to work together for the sake of Canada's future because Trump's not talking about the cost of living anymore. This is about the future of our country. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 18, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
After more than four years on the job, Chrystia Freeland resigned as Canada’s finance minister on Dec. 16, calling the prime minister’s leadership skills further into question. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 18, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 18, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
After more than four years on the job, Chrystia Freeland resigned as Canada’s finance minister on Dec. 16, calling the prime minister’s leadership skills further into question. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 16, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Photograph courtesy of X/@JustinTrudeau
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 16, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 16, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Photograph courtesy of X/@JustinTrudeau
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 11, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s long-awaited fall economic statement will be tabled on Dec. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 11, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 11, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s long-awaited fall economic statement will be tabled on Dec. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 21, 2024
Steven Guilbeault.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault and his Liberal colleagues announced a change to the name of the quarterly carbon price rebates Canadians receive in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Feb. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 21, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 21, 2024
Steven Guilbeault.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault and his Liberal colleagues announced a change to the name of the quarterly carbon price rebates Canadians receive in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Feb. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 19, 2024
Auditor General Karen Hogan's audit found that financial records were not well-maintained by the Canada Border Services Agency, and she was unable to determine the exact cost for the ArriveCan application because of CBSA's "poor documentation and weak controls." The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 19, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 19, 2024
Auditor General Karen Hogan's audit found that financial records were not well-maintained by the Canada Border Services Agency, and she was unable to determine the exact cost for the ArriveCan application because of CBSA's "poor documentation and weak controls." The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 14, 2024
Justice Minister Arif Virani announced two appointments to the Federal Court on Feb. 12, but a Federal Court judge ruled on Feb. 13 that he must move much faster to fill judicial vacancies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 14, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 14, 2024
Justice Minister Arif Virani announced two appointments to the Federal Court on Feb. 12, but a Federal Court judge ruled on Feb. 13 that he must move much faster to fill judicial vacancies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 12, 2024
Donald Trump
The prospect of ex-president Donald Trump appearing on the 2024 ballot is near-inevitable. Wikimedia Commons photograph
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 12, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 12, 2024
Donald Trump
The prospect of ex-president Donald Trump appearing on the 2024 ballot is near-inevitable. Wikimedia Commons photograph
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 7, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his plan of 'jail, not bail' will lead to a reduction in surging auto thefts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 7, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 7, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his plan of 'jail, not bail' will lead to a reduction in surging auto thefts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 5, 2024
Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 5, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 5, 2024
Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 31, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, meets with then-U.S. president Donald Trump in London, U.K., on Dec. 3, 2019. U.S. State Department photograph by Ron Przysucha
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 31, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 31, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, meets with then-U.S. president Donald Trump in London, U.K., on Dec. 3, 2019. U.S. State Department photograph by Ron Przysucha
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 29, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, now in his eighth year of governing, is convinced he can achieve an unlikely fourth consecutive election win. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 29, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 29, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, now in his eighth year of governing, is convinced he can achieve an unlikely fourth consecutive election win. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 24, 2024
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced on Jan. 22 that the feds are going to start capping the number of international student permit applications. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 24, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 24, 2024
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced on Jan. 22 that the feds are going to start capping the number of international student permit applications. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 22, 2024
Former U.S. president Donald Trump, left, and his successor, Joe Biden. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 22, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 22, 2024
Former U.S. president Donald Trump, left, and his successor, Joe Biden. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 17, 2024
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference in the House of Commons foyer on Nov. 20, 2023, ahead of the government’s fall economic statement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 17, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 17, 2024
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference in the House of Commons foyer on Nov. 20, 2023, ahead of the government’s fall economic statement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 15, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seen on the Hill on Dec. 5, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 15, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 15, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seen on the Hill on Dec. 5, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 10, 2024
Newly appointed Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon speaks with reporters outside Rideau Hall on Jan. 8, after his shuffle into the role to cover Karina Gould's parental leave. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 10, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 10, 2024
Newly appointed Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon speaks with reporters outside Rideau Hall on Jan. 8, after his shuffle into the role to cover Karina Gould's parental leave. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 8, 2024
Charles, then-Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, arrive at the Ottawa International Airport for their Canadian tour on May 17, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 8, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 8, 2024
Charles, then-Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, arrive at the Ottawa International Airport for their Canadian tour on May 17, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 18, 2023
A sigh of relief is doubtless emanating from offices on the Hill, party headquarters, and newsrooms as the holidays arrive. After all, it’s doubtful that many people will look fondly on this time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 18, 2023
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 18, 2023
A sigh of relief is doubtless emanating from offices on the Hill, party headquarters, and newsrooms as the holidays arrive. After all, it’s doubtful that many people will look fondly on this time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 13, 2023
Conservative Senator Salma Ataullahjan is chair of the Senate’s Human Rights Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 13, 2023
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 13, 2023
Conservative Senator Salma Ataullahjan is chair of the Senate’s Human Rights Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 11, 2023
Speaker Greg Fergus is facing calls to resign over a video tribute to the Ontario Liberal Party's former interim leader John Fraser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 11, 2023
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 11, 2023
Speaker Greg Fergus is facing calls to resign over a video tribute to the Ontario Liberal Party's former interim leader John Fraser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 6, 2023
National Defence Minister Bill Blair and the team at the Department of National Defence still have their work cut out for them to ensure the Armed Forces is a place where soldiers don’t have to be wary of their own co-workers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 6, 2023
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 6, 2023
National Defence Minister Bill Blair and the team at the Department of National Defence still have their work cut out for them to ensure the Armed Forces is a place where soldiers don’t have to be wary of their own co-workers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 4, 2023
MPs might be comfortable treating debates as a game for which there are no consequences. But what they are saying to their supporters and to voters is downright dangerous. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 4, 2023
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 4, 2023
MPs might be comfortable treating debates as a game for which there are no consequences. But what they are saying to their supporters and to voters is downright dangerous. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 29, 2023
House Speaker Greg Fergus is trying his best, but reining in MPs' antics in the Chamber is like herding hypocritical cats. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 29, 2023
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 29, 2023
House Speaker Greg Fergus is trying his best, but reining in MPs' antics in the Chamber is like herding hypocritical cats. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade