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With the election behind them, Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre face a series of new challenges. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
With the election behind them, Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre face a series of new challenges. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
The House of Commons Chamber is pictured on Sept. 12, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
The House of Commons Chamber is pictured on Sept. 12, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet’s recent comments calling Canada an ‘artificial country’ were unwelcome at a time of the country’s existential crisis, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet’s recent comments calling Canada an ‘artificial country’ were unwelcome at a time of the country’s existential crisis, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump's views on Canada crushed any attempt by Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to steer the election away from anything not focused on Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and Pixabay, and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump's views on Canada crushed any attempt by Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to steer the election away from anything not focused on Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and Pixabay, and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16, 2018. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Opinion | April 30, 2025
Opinion | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16, 2018. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier are projected to spend nearly $8-million collectively on Meta ads alone this election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier are projected to spend nearly $8-million collectively on Meta ads alone this election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
The need to build trust in AI and ensure the technology is used for good are key factors in increasing business adoption. Clear rules for data privacy and security would help, writes Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
The need to build trust in AI and ensure the technology is used for good are key factors in increasing business adoption. Clear rules for data privacy and security would help, writes Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
The natural health products industry is an integral part of Canadians' proactive health care, made up of companies from coast to coast to coast, writes CHFA's Aaron Skelton. Image courtesy of Freepik
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
The natural health products industry is an integral part of Canadians' proactive health care, made up of companies from coast to coast to coast, writes CHFA's Aaron Skelton. Image courtesy of Freepik
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Conservative and Liberal supporters in Montreal ahead of the April 17 English-language leaders' debate. It is a major disservice to voters if party platforms are released mere days before ballots are cast, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Conservative and Liberal supporters in Montreal ahead of the April 17 English-language leaders' debate. It is a major disservice to voters if party platforms are released mere days before ballots are cast, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, takes to the stage after winning the federal election early in the morning on April 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, takes to the stage after winning the federal election early in the morning on April 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took a combined 85 per cent of the popular vote on April 28. That points to a two-party setup, which stifles innovation, intensifies polarization, and reduces politics to a zero-sum game, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took a combined 85 per cent of the popular vote on April 28. That points to a two-party setup, which stifles innovation, intensifies polarization, and reduces politics to a zero-sum game, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, left, resigned as party leader on election night, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre's party plunged into infighting after an election defeat by the Mark Carney Liberals. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's two-dozen seats could play a pivotal role in the new House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, left, resigned as party leader on election night, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre's party plunged into infighting after an election defeat by the Mark Carney Liberals. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's two-dozen seats could play a pivotal role in the new House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured after winning the election in the early hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, warned in his winning speech that the upcoming months may be challenging and will require sacrifices, but emphasized the importance of Canadian unity in the face of threats from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured after winning the election in the early hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, warned in his winning speech that the upcoming months may be challenging and will require sacrifices, but emphasized the importance of Canadian unity in the face of threats from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The federal government should fund at least 4,500 Practice Ready Assessment program slots across Canada over a four-year period, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez
The federal government should fund at least 4,500 Practice Ready Assessment program slots across Canada over a four-year period, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If the Liberals were to win, it would signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are the top concern for most Canadians, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If the Liberals were to win, it would signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are the top concern for most Canadians, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Mark Carney
If the polls are right, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney emerges victorious on April 28, it would be a remarkable outcome after the Trudeau era, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Mark Carney
If the polls are right, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney emerges victorious on April 28, it would be a remarkable outcome after the Trudeau era, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. More than 60,000 people came to St. Peter's Basilica last week to view the late pontiff's body and to pay their final respects before the funeral mass on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Pope Francis, who died of a stroke, was the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Wikimedia
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. More than 60,000 people came to St. Peter's Basilica last week to view the late pontiff's body and to pay their final respects before the funeral mass on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Pope Francis, who died of a stroke, was the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Wikimedia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, Conservative Andrew Scheer, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The ad with Scheer, 'Don't text your ex,' was previously available on YouTube, but was removed by April 25 due to a copyright claim by Sony Music Entertainment. Screen capture images courtesy of the Liberal Party, Conservative party, and NDP
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, Conservative Andrew Scheer, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The ad with Scheer, 'Don't text your ex,' was previously available on YouTube, but was removed by April 25 due to a copyright claim by Sony Music Entertainment. Screen capture images courtesy of the Liberal Party, Conservative party, and NDP
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are seeking votes from an electorate interested in a change in direction and standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump, according to polls published last week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are seeking votes from an electorate interested in a change in direction and standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump, according to polls published last week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
The 10-year relationship between the public service and the government of Justin Trudeau has come to an end and both Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, can legitimately claim to be 'change' candidates, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
The 10-year relationship between the public service and the government of Justin Trudeau has come to an end and both Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, can legitimately claim to be 'change' candidates, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston released a nearly three minute-long video on April 23 extolling his province and how "we will never be the 51st of anything." Screenshots courtesy of X
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston released a nearly three minute-long video on April 23 extolling his province and how "we will never be the 51st of anything." Screenshots courtesy of X
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
Author Pamela Cross' book, And Sometimes They Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence is one of five books on this year's Donner Prize shortlist, and considered one of the best public policy books of the year. Book cover and photograph courtesy of
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
Author Pamela Cross' book, And Sometimes They Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence is one of five books on this year's Donner Prize shortlist, and considered one of the best public policy books of the year. Book cover and photograph courtesy of
Gender-based violence is fundamentally intertwined with public safety, write Erin Lee, Julie Lalonde, and Heather McGregor. Unsplash photograph by Jason Leung
Gender-based violence is fundamentally intertwined with public safety, write Erin Lee, Julie Lalonde, and Heather McGregor. Unsplash photograph by Jason Leung
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all unveiled their platforms after the final leadership debate and after advance ballots had been cast. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all unveiled their platforms after the final leadership debate and after advance ballots had been cast. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | April 25, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. Canada needs robust national third parties. It helps distinguish our politics from the divisive, adversarial two-party system employed in the United States, writes Matt Chilliak. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | April 25, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | April 25, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. Canada needs robust national third parties. It helps distinguish our politics from the divisive, adversarial two-party system employed in the United States, writes Matt Chilliak. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2025
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's insults have done us a big favour: he has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2025
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's insults have done us a big favour: he has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 10, 2025
Modi and Trudeau mashup. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons and Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is appearing at the AI Action Summit in Paris hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, will also be attending the event as its co-chair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 10, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 10, 2025
Modi and Trudeau mashup. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons and Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is appearing at the AI Action Summit in Paris hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, will also be attending the event as its co-chair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
On Feb. 3, U.S. President Donald Trump, left, agreed to put a 30-day pause on tariffs against Canada. In a social media post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would take measures intended stop the flow of fentanyl across the border. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
On Feb. 3, U.S. President Donald Trump, left, agreed to put a 30-day pause on tariffs against Canada. In a social media post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would take measures intended stop the flow of fentanyl across the border. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, left, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Frank Baylis, and Ruby Dhalla. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Jake Wright, and handouts
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, left, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Frank Baylis, and Ruby Dhalla. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Jake Wright, and handouts
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 10, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey, left, and Quebec Premier François Legault talk before the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 10, 2025
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 10, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey, left, and Quebec Premier François Legault talk before the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 10, 2025
Donald Trump
Out of the blue, U.S. President Donald Trump launched a savage economic attack on both of his reliable allies and his biggest trading partners, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 10, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 10, 2025
Donald Trump
Out of the blue, U.S. President Donald Trump launched a savage economic attack on both of his reliable allies and his biggest trading partners, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 10, 2025
This is a call for us to protect each other across the differences—because of the differences, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 10, 2025
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 10, 2025
This is a call for us to protect each other across the differences—because of the differences, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 10, 2025
Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the First Ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 10, 2025
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 10, 2025
Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the First Ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
John Hannaford
Canada is 'fortunate' to have Clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford, pictured, and his background as a 'former trade deputy minister and experienced Washington hand,' says former PCO clerk Michael Wernick. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
John Hannaford
Canada is 'fortunate' to have Clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford, pictured, and his background as a 'former trade deputy minister and experienced Washington hand,' says former PCO clerk Michael Wernick. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 10, 2025
Chrystia Freeland
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland, pictured on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 10, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 10, 2025
Chrystia Freeland
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland, pictured on the Hill. 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
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 10, 2025
Now former tourism minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced on Feb. 6 she won't re-offer federally as she wants to run for mayor of Montreal later this year. Screenshots courtesy of X
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 10, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 10, 2025
Now former tourism minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced on Feb. 6 she won't re-offer federally as she wants to run for mayor of Montreal later this year. Screenshots courtesy of X
Opinion | February 10, 2025
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Opinion | February 10, 2025
Opinion | February 10, 2025
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Opinion | BY TAHA GHAYYUR | February 10, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly need not wait for a committee study to join the more than 140 countries that have already recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, writes Taha Ghayyur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TAHA GHAYYUR | February 10, 2025
Opinion | BY TAHA GHAYYUR | February 10, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly need not wait for a committee study to join the more than 140 countries that have already recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, writes Taha Ghayyur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PIERRE LEBLANC | February 10, 2025
The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent approaches the Coast Guard Cutter Healy in the Arctic Ocean on Sept. 5, 2009. The two ships are taking part in a multi-year, multi-agency Arctic survey that will help define the Arctic continental shelf. Photograph courtesy of Patrick Kelly, U.S. Coast Guard
Opinion | BY PIERRE LEBLANC | February 10, 2025
Opinion | BY PIERRE LEBLANC | February 10, 2025
The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent approaches the Coast Guard Cutter Healy in the Arctic Ocean on Sept. 5, 2009. The two ships are taking part in a multi-year, multi-agency Arctic survey that will help define the Arctic continental shelf. Photograph courtesy of Patrick Kelly, U.S. Coast Guard
News | BY STUART BENSON, ANDREW MEADE | February 9, 2025
Mark Carney and MP David McGuinty
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, left, and Public Safety Minister David McGuinty visit the Riverview Park Winter Carnival in Ottawa South on Feb. 9, prior to McGuinty's official endorsement of Carney in the Liberal leadership race later that day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON, ANDREW MEADE | February 9, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON, ANDREW MEADE | February 9, 2025
Mark Carney and MP David McGuinty
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, left, and Public Safety Minister David McGuinty visit the Riverview Park Winter Carnival in Ottawa South on Feb. 9, prior to McGuinty's official endorsement of Carney in the Liberal leadership race later that day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 8, 2025
Liberal MPs Jaime Battiste, left, and Mike Kelloway
Liberal MPs Jaime Battiste, left, says he is the incumbent for the newly-formed Sydney-Glace Bay, N.S., riding given it contains much of his current riding, while Mike Kelloway says the new electoral boundaries mean there are no incumbents. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson, photograph courtesy of X
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 8, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 8, 2025
Liberal MPs Jaime Battiste, left, and Mike Kelloway
Liberal MPs Jaime Battiste, left, says he is the incumbent for the newly-formed Sydney-Glace Bay, N.S., riding given it contains much of his current riding, while Mike Kelloway says the new electoral boundaries mean there are no incumbents. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson, photograph courtesy of X
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 8, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference on Feb. 1 to address Canada's retaliatory response, which was put on pause after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a 30-day tariff reprieve on Feb. 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 8, 2025
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 8, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference on Feb. 1 to address Canada's retaliatory response, which was put on pause after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a 30-day tariff reprieve on Feb. 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SERGIO MARCHI | February 7, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. While our federal and provincial governments valiantly work through their bilateral toolboxes in responding to his egregious adventures, one hears very little about their thinking for how we should deal with the U.S. globally. And that vacuum is extremely dangerous, writes Sergio Marchi. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SERGIO MARCHI | February 7, 2025
Opinion | BY SERGIO MARCHI | February 7, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. While our federal and provincial governments valiantly work through their bilateral toolboxes in responding to his egregious adventures, one hears very little about their thinking for how we should deal with the U.S. globally. And that vacuum is extremely dangerous, writes Sergio Marchi. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia