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Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured addressing reporters on Parliament Hill yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured addressing reporters on Parliament Hill yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2025
House of Commons
Among the hundreds of Canadians vying for a seat in the House of Commons this election are at least 16 former federal staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2025
House of Commons
Among the hundreds of Canadians vying for a seat in the House of Commons this election are at least 16 former federal staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | April 2, 2025
Nobody set out to destroy the deterrence system, least of all U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured in 2013, who was just seeking some short-term advantages in his usual way, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | April 2, 2025
Nobody set out to destroy the deterrence system, least of all U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured in 2013, who was just seeking some short-term advantages in his usual way, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ASIM BISWAS | April 2, 2025
Farmers in both countries find themselves in a bind: squeezed by higher costs on some fronts, battered by reduced market access on others, writes Asim Biswas. Photograph courtesy of Mark Stebnicki, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY ASIM BISWAS | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY ASIM BISWAS | April 2, 2025
Farmers in both countries find themselves in a bind: squeezed by higher costs on some fronts, battered by reduced market access on others, writes Asim Biswas. Photograph courtesy of Mark Stebnicki, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY JASON FIELD | April 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney must carefully consider the unintended consequences of targeting pharmaceuticals and medical devices in retaliatory tariffs, which could disrupt supply chains, lead to drug shortages, and deter clinical trial investments, writes Jason Field. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JASON FIELD | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY JASON FIELD | April 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney must carefully consider the unintended consequences of targeting pharmaceuticals and medical devices in retaliatory tariffs, which could disrupt supply chains, lead to drug shortages, and deter clinical trial investments, writes Jason Field. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 2, 2025
Despite spending more than $100,000 monthly since January to advertise on Meta platforms, and millions more on YouTube, Google, and TV spots, third-party political groups like Protecting Canada are choosing to stay quiet rather than register with Elections Canada. Screenshot courtesy of Protecting Canada.ca
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 2, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 2, 2025
Despite spending more than $100,000 monthly since January to advertise on Meta platforms, and millions more on YouTube, Google, and TV spots, third-party political groups like Protecting Canada are choosing to stay quiet rather than register with Elections Canada. Screenshot courtesy of Protecting Canada.ca
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Right now, Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, is the Teflon man, which could spell potential victory for Liberal candidates in Quebec’s Lower St. Lawrence ridings, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Right now, Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, is the Teflon man, which could spell potential victory for Liberal candidates in Quebec’s Lower St. Lawrence ridings, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 2, 2025
Former Liberal candidate Paul Chiang's comments suggesting people collect the bounty put on a Conservative candidate by the Chinese government are an 'unthinkable' example of transnational repression, say advocates. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 2, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 2, 2025
Former Liberal candidate Paul Chiang's comments suggesting people collect the bounty put on a Conservative candidate by the Chinese government are an 'unthinkable' example of transnational repression, say advocates. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 2, 2025
Donald Trump
Dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump is like having a pet rattlesnake—as the whole world has learned the hard way, writes Les Whittington. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 2, 2025
Donald Trump
Dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump is like having a pet rattlesnake—as the whole world has learned the hard way, writes Les Whittington. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 2, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre still has a path to victory, but all of his political polish and pitches are working against him now, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 2, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre still has a path to victory, but all of his political polish and pitches are working against him now, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 2, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, centre, suggested that he would rather deal with Liberal Leader Mark Carney, right, as opposed to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as prime minister, but remarked that he doesn't care who wins the Canadian vote. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons, illustration by The Hill Times’ Neena Singhal
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 2, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 2, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, centre, suggested that he would rather deal with Liberal Leader Mark Carney, right, as opposed to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as prime minister, but remarked that he doesn't care who wins the Canadian vote. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons, illustration by The Hill Times’ Neena Singhal
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney at his local campaign office in Nepean, Ont., on March 29. Carney has added some new senior figures to the national Liberal campaign since taking over the party helm. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney at his local campaign office in Nepean, Ont., on March 29. Carney has added some new senior figures to the national Liberal campaign since taking over the party helm. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LISE COURTEAU | April 1, 2025
Recognizing, redistributing, and supporting invisible work is not just a women’s issue—it’s an economic and social imperative for a more equitable Canada. Let’s indeed accelerate action, writes Lise Courteau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LISE COURTEAU | April 1, 2025
Opinion | BY LISE COURTEAU | April 1, 2025
Recognizing, redistributing, and supporting invisible work is not just a women’s issue—it’s an economic and social imperative for a more equitable Canada. Let’s indeed accelerate action, writes Lise Courteau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 1, 2025
A CF-18 at the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland in 2021 as it takes part in NORAD joint exercises. DND photograph by Master Corporal Gary Calvé
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 1, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 1, 2025
A CF-18 at the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland in 2021 as it takes part in NORAD joint exercises. DND photograph by Master Corporal Gary Calvé
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will campaign with two of his party's candidates in Edmonton today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will campaign with two of his party's candidates in Edmonton today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 31, 2025
Keshav Mandadi, left, Murarilal Thapliyal, Nikki Kaur, and Ranbir Parmar are some of the potential candidates who say they have been shut out of the nomination process by the Conservative Party. Photographs courtesy of Keshav Mandadi, Murarilal Thapliyal, Nikki Kaur, and Ranbir Parmar
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 31, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 31, 2025
Keshav Mandadi, left, Murarilal Thapliyal, Nikki Kaur, and Ranbir Parmar are some of the potential candidates who say they have been shut out of the nomination process by the Conservative Party. Photographs courtesy of Keshav Mandadi, Murarilal Thapliyal, Nikki Kaur, and Ranbir Parmar
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 31, 2025
Then-Air Force Commander Lt.-Gen. Yvan Blondin gets ready for a flight at Solenzara Air Force Base in Corsica, France, on Dec. 4, 2013. DND photograph by Master Seaman Steeve Picard
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 31, 2025
Then-Air Force Commander Lt.-Gen. Yvan Blondin gets ready for a flight at Solenzara Air Force Base in Corsica, France, on Dec. 4, 2013. DND photograph by Master Seaman Steeve Picard
Opinion | BY SARAH MORITZ | March 31, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs and International Development Minister Mélanie Joly. With any adjustment in policy, Canada should consider its international engagement from Global South perspectives, writes Sarah Moritz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SARAH MORITZ | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY SARAH MORITZ | March 31, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs and International Development Minister Mélanie Joly. With any adjustment in policy, Canada should consider its international engagement from Global South perspectives, writes Sarah Moritz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | March 31, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, Liberal Mark Carney, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, whose British Columbia seat is in jeopardy as voters move to Liberals, say pollsters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | March 31, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | March 31, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, Liberal Mark Carney, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, whose British Columbia seat is in jeopardy as voters move to Liberals, say pollsters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 31, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 31, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | March 31, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his 24-member cabinet faces few pitfalls in their individual path towards re-election. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | March 31, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | March 31, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his 24-member cabinet faces few pitfalls in their individual path towards re-election. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | March 31, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured March 23, 2025, after holding a press conference outside Rideau Hall in Ottawa after dissolving Parliament and calling an election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | March 31, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured March 23, 2025, after holding a press conference outside Rideau Hall in Ottawa after dissolving Parliament and calling an election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 31, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Thanks to the emergence of social media platforms, 'vibe politics' is more important than ever, writes Gerry Nicholls.   The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 31, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Thanks to the emergence of social media platforms, 'vibe politics' is more important than ever, writes Gerry Nicholls.   The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
Opinion | BY MEHRDAD KAZERANI | March 31, 2025
An electric-powered OC Transpo bus is parked at an announcement at Ottawa City Hall on June 30, 2023, of new federal support for electric vehicle infrastructure in the city. City buses, when electrified, will enjoy a boost in fuel economy, beyond what is experienced by passenger vehicles, writes Mehrdad Kazerani. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MEHRDAD KAZERANI | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY MEHRDAD KAZERANI | March 31, 2025
An electric-powered OC Transpo bus is parked at an announcement at Ottawa City Hall on June 30, 2023, of new federal support for electric vehicle infrastructure in the city. City buses, when electrified, will enjoy a boost in fuel economy, beyond what is experienced by passenger vehicles, writes Mehrdad Kazerani. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RODRIGUE GILBERT | March 31, 2025
A 2023 Ipsos survey found that while 95 per cent of Canadians view trade infrastructure, like highways, ports, railroads and airports, as crucial to our economy, only nine per cent believe it’s in good shape, writes Rodrigue Gilbert. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY RODRIGUE GILBERT | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY RODRIGUE GILBERT | March 31, 2025
A 2023 Ipsos survey found that while 95 per cent of Canadians view trade infrastructure, like highways, ports, railroads and airports, as crucial to our economy, only nine per cent believe it’s in good shape, writes Rodrigue Gilbert. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | March 31, 2025
Telecommunications networks are the backbone of modern society, and play a crucial role in our economy, security, and sovereignty. In 2023, the telecommunications sector added nearly $81-billion in GDP to the Canadian economy and supported almost 782,000 jobs across various industries, writes Robert Ghiz. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | March 31, 2025
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | March 31, 2025
Telecommunications networks are the backbone of modern society, and play a crucial role in our economy, security, and sovereignty. In 2023, the telecommunications sector added nearly $81-billion in GDP to the Canadian economy and supported almost 782,000 jobs across various industries, writes Robert Ghiz. Image courtesy of Pixabay
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 31, 2025
Former longtime British Columbia MP John Cummins, who sat for over 17 years under three parties, died earlier this month, aged 82. The Hill Times file photograph
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 31, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 31, 2025
Former longtime British Columbia MP John Cummins, who sat for over 17 years under three parties, died earlier this month, aged 82. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | March 24, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured March 4, 2025, on the Hill. Most Canadians want their politicians to deal with the current U.S. president, not play partisan politics while Donald Trump pursues our demise, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | March 24, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | March 24, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured March 4, 2025, on the Hill. Most Canadians want their politicians to deal with the current U.S. president, not play partisan politics while Donald Trump pursues our demise, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 24, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has a 10-point lead over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as preferred prime minister, according to the most recent Ipsos poll. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 24, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 24, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has a 10-point lead over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as preferred prime minister, according to the most recent Ipsos poll. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | March 24, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured holding a presser on the Hill on March 4, 2025. If the American vote was held between March 7 and 10, when the Leger survey was conducted, 33 per cent of Conservative supporters still chose the Republican president, despite his constant attacks against Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | March 24, 2025
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | March 24, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured holding a presser on the Hill on March 4, 2025. If the American vote was held between March 7 and 10, when the Leger survey was conducted, 33 per cent of Conservative supporters still chose the Republican president, despite his constant attacks against Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 24, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. In an unprecedented political comeback, the Liberal Party has reached polling parity with the Conservatives since the election of Carney. Trump is not oblivious to the astonishing political upswing of the Liberals.  The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Neena Singhal
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 24, 2025
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 24, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. In an unprecedented political comeback, the Liberal Party has reached polling parity with the Conservatives since the election of Carney. Trump is not oblivious to the astonishing political upswing of the Liberals.  The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Neena Singhal
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | March 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on Feb. 25, 2025, at the Liberal leadership debate in Montreal before he was elected party leader. Many voices are urging more pipelines and new oil-and-gas projects, including from the self-seeking oil-and-gas lobby. But our future isn’t as a petrostate, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | March 24, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | March 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on Feb. 25, 2025, at the Liberal leadership debate in Montreal before he was elected party leader. Many voices are urging more pipelines and new oil-and-gas projects, including from the self-seeking oil-and-gas lobby. But our future isn’t as a petrostate, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Liberals have picked boring over sparkle, but it could work, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 24, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Liberals have picked boring over sparkle, but it could work, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | March 24, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured on Jan. 15, 2025, wearing a ‘Canada is Not For Sale’ hat at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa. Ford is poised to play a brokerage role among the premiers, which will help to take the pressure off Carney. But Ford is going to want to keep talking tough, maybe even tougher, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | March 24, 2025
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | March 24, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured on Jan. 15, 2025, wearing a ‘Canada is Not For Sale’ hat at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa. Ford is poised to play a brokerage role among the premiers, which will help to take the pressure off Carney. But Ford is going to want to keep talking tough, maybe even tougher, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | March 24, 2025
Opinion | March 24, 2025
Opinion | March 24, 2025
Opinion | March 24, 2025
Opinion | March 24, 2025
Opinion | March 24, 2025
Ambassador of Mexico to Canada Carlos Manuel Joaquin Gonzalez, left, and Ambassador of Spain to Canada Alfredo Martinez Serrano, pictured at the National Art Gallery on Spain's National Day on Oct. 12, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Ambassador of Mexico to Canada Carlos Manuel Joaquin Gonzalez, left, and Ambassador of Spain to Canada Alfredo Martinez Serrano, pictured at the National Art Gallery on Spain's National Day on Oct. 12, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | March 24, 2025
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | March 24, 2025
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | March 24, 2025
Opinion | BY THOMAS KWASI TIEKU | March 24, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured on March 14, 2025, at the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in La Malbaie, Que., is now also responsible for international development after last week's cabinet shuffle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY THOMAS KWASI TIEKU | March 24, 2025
Opinion | BY THOMAS KWASI TIEKU | March 24, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured on March 14, 2025, at the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in La Malbaie, Que., is now also responsible for international development after last week's cabinet shuffle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RAQUEL GARBERS | March 24, 2025
There must be some kind of way outta here: Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured March 14, 2025. There are no easy solutions for Canada. We either dig deep, build strategic leverage, and make Canada a strong, independent partner in the defence of our own country, or we prepare for a world where others dictate the terms to us, writes Raquel Garbers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY RAQUEL GARBERS | March 24, 2025
Opinion | BY RAQUEL GARBERS | March 24, 2025
There must be some kind of way outta here: Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured March 14, 2025. There are no easy solutions for Canada. We either dig deep, build strategic leverage, and make Canada a strong, independent partner in the defence of our own country, or we prepare for a world where others dictate the terms to us, writes Raquel Garbers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Bill C-355, An Act to Prohibit the Export by Air of Horses for Slaughter and to Make Related Amendments to Certain Acts, was first introduced by Liberal MP Tim Louis (Kitchener-Costenaga, Ont.) in 2021, completed third reading in the House on May 9, 2024, and passed first reading in the Senate on May 21, 2024. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Bill C-355, An Act to Prohibit the Export by Air of Horses for Slaughter and to Make Related Amendments to Certain Acts, was first introduced by Liberal MP Tim Louis (Kitchener-Costenaga, Ont.) in 2021, completed third reading in the House on May 9, 2024, and passed first reading in the Senate on May 21, 2024. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 24, 2025
'It’s not one of the major characters, but I am in every scene almost. It’s a lot of fun,' said former Liberal MP Scott Simms about his first acting experience recently in the Ottawa Little Theatre's production of The Shawshank Redemption. Ottawa Little Theatre photograph by Maria Vartanova
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 24, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 24, 2025
'It’s not one of the major characters, but I am in every scene almost. It’s a lot of fun,' said former Liberal MP Scott Simms about his first acting experience recently in the Ottawa Little Theatre's production of The Shawshank Redemption. Ottawa Little Theatre photograph by Maria Vartanova
News | BY STUART BENSON, ABBAS RANA | March 23, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney kicked off the federal election campaign with a visit to Rideau Hall to ask Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve the 44th Parliament on March 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON, ABBAS RANA | March 23, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON, ABBAS RANA | March 23, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney kicked off the federal election campaign with a visit to Rideau Hall to ask Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve the 44th Parliament on March 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAUL DEEGAN | March 21, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured Jan. 15, 2025, at the first ministers' meeting Ottawa, has caught the attention of The Atlantic, the leading American literary magazine, which recently profiled him in a piece entitled, ‘The crimson face of Canadian Anger,' writes Paul Deegan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAUL DEEGAN | March 21, 2025
Opinion | BY PAUL DEEGAN | March 21, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured Jan. 15, 2025, at the first ministers' meeting Ottawa, has caught the attention of The Atlantic, the leading American literary magazine, which recently profiled him in a piece entitled, ‘The crimson face of Canadian Anger,' writes Paul Deegan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RODRIGO MALMIERCA DíAZ | March 21, 2025
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, pictured. Cuba's Ambassador to Canada Rodrigo Malmeirca Díaz says first deputy minister of Cuban Foreign Affairs Gerardo Peñalver Portal will visit Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY RODRIGO MALMIERCA DíAZ | March 21, 2025
Opinion | BY RODRIGO MALMIERCA DíAZ | March 21, 2025
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, pictured. Cuba's Ambassador to Canada Rodrigo Malmeirca Díaz says first deputy minister of Cuban Foreign Affairs Gerardo Peñalver Portal will visit Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 21, 2025
The close working relationship between Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Progressive Conservative Ontario Premier Doug Ford blunts federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s change narrative, says Greg Lyle, president of Innovative Research. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 21, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 21, 2025
The close working relationship between Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Progressive Conservative Ontario Premier Doug Ford blunts federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s change narrative, says Greg Lyle, president of Innovative Research. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives have been calling for a general election for most of the last year. Today he will speak about the party's campaign promises. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives have been calling for a general election for most of the last year. Today he will speak about the party's campaign promises. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade