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A new voting strategy: prevent a Liberal majority

  • Strategic voting appears to have achieved its goal and is saving us from the Conservatives, yet again. But with election day looming and the
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

A new voting strategy: prevent a Liberal majority

Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | April 25, 2025
  • Strategic voting appears to have achieved its goal and is saving us from the Conservatives, yet again. But with election day looming and the

A new voting strategy: prevent a Liberal majority

Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | April 25, 2025
  • Strategic voting appears to have achieved its goal and is saving us from the Conservatives, yet again. But with election day looming and the
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

Treat Africa as part of Canada’s trade war response

  • With tensions rising with our traditional trading partners, Canada must diversify and target Africa, but we’re falling behind in the continent on that front.
Opinion | BY NDIDI OKONKWO NWUNELI, DOROTHY NYAMBE | April 25, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. As Canada contends with American trade disruptions, political leaders should look to Africa to diversify, write Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli and Dorothy Nyambe. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons. Illustration by The Hill Times’ Neena Singhal

Treat Africa as part of Canada’s trade war response

Opinion | BY NDIDI OKONKWO NWUNELI, DOROTHY NYAMBE | April 25, 2025
  • With tensions rising with our traditional trading partners, Canada must diversify and target Africa, but we’re falling behind in the continent on that front.

Treat Africa as part of Canada’s trade war response

Opinion | BY NDIDI OKONKWO NWUNELI, DOROTHY NYAMBE | April 25, 2025
  • With tensions rising with our traditional trading partners, Canada must diversify and target Africa, but we’re falling behind in the continent on that front.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. As Canada contends with American trade disruptions, political leaders should look to Africa to diversify, write Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli and Dorothy Nyambe. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons. Illustration by The Hill Times’ Neena Singhal

Poilievre’s ethics pitch more about framing Carney as a ‘corrupt politician’ than attempt at reform, but some ideas are good, say observers

  • Pierre Poilievre is anchoring his ethics reform plan in what he calls 'Accountability Act 2.0,' a nod to the original Federal Accountability Act introduced
News | BY IREM KOCA | April 25, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposed changes to ethics rules which defines as 'Accountability Act 2.0' are politically motivated, observers say. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre’s ethics pitch more about framing Carney as a ‘corrupt politician’ than attempt at reform, but some ideas are good, say observers

News | BY IREM KOCA | April 25, 2025
  • Pierre Poilievre is anchoring his ethics reform plan in what he calls 'Accountability Act 2.0,' a nod to the original Federal Accountability Act introduced

Poilievre’s ethics pitch more about framing Carney as a ‘corrupt politician’ than attempt at reform, but some ideas are good, say observers

News | BY IREM KOCA | April 25, 2025
  • Pierre Poilievre is anchoring his ethics reform plan in what he calls 'Accountability Act 2.0,' a nod to the original Federal Accountability Act introduced
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposed changes to ethics rules which defines as 'Accountability Act 2.0' are politically motivated, observers say. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s national security depends on a productive economy

  • Sourcing products from new suppliers, finding new markets for our domestic products, being conscious of foreign investment, and increasing our digital security is not
Opinion | BY SENATOR KRISTA ANN ROSS | April 24, 2025
We need to better equip businesses with information, resources, and education to properly store data and prevent attacks, writes CSG Senator Krista Ann Ross. Photograph by Jeremy Barande, École polytechnique

Canada’s national security depends on a productive economy

Opinion | BY SENATOR KRISTA ANN ROSS | April 24, 2025
  • Sourcing products from new suppliers, finding new markets for our domestic products, being conscious of foreign investment, and increasing our digital security is not

Canada’s national security depends on a productive economy

Opinion | BY SENATOR KRISTA ANN ROSS | April 24, 2025
  • Sourcing products from new suppliers, finding new markets for our domestic products, being conscious of foreign investment, and increasing our digital security is not
We need to better equip businesses with information, resources, and education to properly store data and prevent attacks, writes CSG Senator Krista Ann Ross. Photograph by Jeremy Barande, École polytechnique

Canada, the European Union, and the Eurozone

  • If Canada were ever to turn to the Eurozone, its buck would stop in Frankfurt, home of the European Central Bank. Mark Carney’s former
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | April 24, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured on Jan. 20, 2025, with Will Scharf, left, and Vice President JD Vance, signing a series of executive orders. With the U.S. Congress flirting every few months with defaulting on the country’s multi-trillion-dollar debt, speculation increases about an alternative reserve currency, writes Nelson Wiseman. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr

Canada, the European Union, and the Eurozone

Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | April 24, 2025
  • If Canada were ever to turn to the Eurozone, its buck would stop in Frankfurt, home of the European Central Bank. Mark Carney’s former

Canada, the European Union, and the Eurozone

Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | April 24, 2025
  • If Canada were ever to turn to the Eurozone, its buck would stop in Frankfurt, home of the European Central Bank. Mark Carney’s former
U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured on Jan. 20, 2025, with Will Scharf, left, and Vice President JD Vance, signing a series of executive orders. With the U.S. Congress flirting every few months with defaulting on the country’s multi-trillion-dollar debt, speculation increases about an alternative reserve currency, writes Nelson Wiseman. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr

The Canadian dream doesn’t have to be built, we are already living it

  • The basic unit of Canadian democracy is a caring relationship. It’s the ethic of care that unites us. Our elbows are up. Our eyes are
Opinion | BY AL ETMANSKI | April 24, 2025
Before he became Manitoba premier, Wab Kinew said: 'I’ve travelled enough to realize there are brilliant people in every community who know solutions. They don’t need saviours, they need allies.' We should celebrate caring in Canada, writes Al Etmanski. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Canadian dream doesn’t have to be built, we are already living it

Opinion | BY AL ETMANSKI | April 24, 2025
  • The basic unit of Canadian democracy is a caring relationship. It’s the ethic of care that unites us. Our elbows are up. Our eyes are

The Canadian dream doesn’t have to be built, we are already living it

Opinion | BY AL ETMANSKI | April 24, 2025
  • The basic unit of Canadian democracy is a caring relationship. It’s the ethic of care that unites us. Our elbows are up. Our eyes are
Before he became Manitoba premier, Wab Kinew said: 'I’ve travelled enough to realize there are brilliant people in every community who know solutions. They don’t need saviours, they need allies.' We should celebrate caring in Canada, writes Al Etmanski. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Health care matters at the federal ballot box

  • Ottawa is also directly involved in health-care delivery for Indigenous patients in some communities, for refugees, and the military. It’s responsible for public health
Opinion | BY JOSS REIMER, ELIZABETH MYLES | April 23, 2025
It's time to consider which political party will come to the table in the next Parliament with a commitment to health-care solutions that will make a difference, write Joss Reimer and Elizabeth Myles.

Health care matters at the federal ballot box

Opinion | BY JOSS REIMER, ELIZABETH MYLES | April 23, 2025
  • Ottawa is also directly involved in health-care delivery for Indigenous patients in some communities, for refugees, and the military. It’s responsible for public health

Health care matters at the federal ballot box

Opinion | BY JOSS REIMER, ELIZABETH MYLES | April 23, 2025
  • Ottawa is also directly involved in health-care delivery for Indigenous patients in some communities, for refugees, and the military. It’s responsible for public health
It's time to consider which political party will come to the table in the next Parliament with a commitment to health-care solutions that will make a difference, write Joss Reimer and Elizabeth Myles.

Canada needs an economic and social council to tackle trade war

  • Financial markets dislike uncertainty, especially during trade wars. Consequently, U.S. tariffs are likely to increase prices and could lead to a decline in global
Opinion | BY DIANE BELLEMARE | April 23, 2025
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump's dogmatic trade strategy is poorly communicated, bad for business, and fraught with consequences for Canada and the world, writes former Senator Diane Bellemare. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House

Canada needs an economic and social council to tackle trade war

Opinion | BY DIANE BELLEMARE | April 23, 2025
  • Financial markets dislike uncertainty, especially during trade wars. Consequently, U.S. tariffs are likely to increase prices and could lead to a decline in global

Canada needs an economic and social council to tackle trade war

Opinion | BY DIANE BELLEMARE | April 23, 2025
  • Financial markets dislike uncertainty, especially during trade wars. Consequently, U.S. tariffs are likely to increase prices and could lead to a decline in global
Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump's dogmatic trade strategy is poorly communicated, bad for business, and fraught with consequences for Canada and the world, writes former Senator Diane Bellemare. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House

Shut out from Tory nominations in Calgary, ex-Conservative joins Liberals while another runs as Independent

  • Ranbir Parmar, who hoped to represent the Tories in Calgary McKnight, has joined the Liberals after not being allowed to contest the nomination. Minesh
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 23, 2025
Ranbir Parmar, left, who submitted his nomination papers to run as a Conservative candidate in Calgary McKnight but was barred from the race, has now joined the Liberals. Minesh Patel, who was also disallowed from contesting the nomination in Calgary Skyview, is running as an Independent in the April 28 election. Photographs courtesy of Ranbir Parmar and Minesh Patel

Shut out from Tory nominations in Calgary, ex-Conservative joins Liberals while another runs as Independent

News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 23, 2025
  • Ranbir Parmar, who hoped to represent the Tories in Calgary McKnight, has joined the Liberals after not being allowed to contest the nomination. Minesh

Shut out from Tory nominations in Calgary, ex-Conservative joins Liberals while another runs as Independent

News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 23, 2025
  • Ranbir Parmar, who hoped to represent the Tories in Calgary McKnight, has joined the Liberals after not being allowed to contest the nomination. Minesh
Ranbir Parmar, left, who submitted his nomination papers to run as a Conservative candidate in Calgary McKnight but was barred from the race, has now joined the Liberals. Minesh Patel, who was also disallowed from contesting the nomination in Calgary Skyview, is running as an Independent in the April 28 election. Photographs courtesy of Ranbir Parmar and Minesh Patel

The federal election will affect more than just the domestic front

  • Canadians should be thinking about the effect their choice at the ballot box will have on the rest of the world.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 23, 2025
Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green co-Leader Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

The federal election will affect more than just the domestic front

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 23, 2025
  • Canadians should be thinking about the effect their choice at the ballot box will have on the rest of the world.

The federal election will affect more than just the domestic front

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 23, 2025
  • Canadians should be thinking about the effect their choice at the ballot box will have on the rest of the world.
Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green co-Leader Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Election ad men: Carney, Trudeau, and Trump play starring roles in the party’s biggest hits, say digital advertising experts

  • The Hill Times asked three partisan digital communications experts to look at the 'best' campaign ads so far from the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP.
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 23, 2025
As parties look to appeal to voters and crush their opponents, they're drawing on links to former prime minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Donald Trump, and raising red flags about Mark Carney’s resumé. Screenshots courtesy of YouTube

Election ad men: Carney, Trudeau, and Trump play starring roles in the party’s biggest hits, say digital advertising experts

News | BY STUART BENSON | April 23, 2025
  • The Hill Times asked three partisan digital communications experts to look at the 'best' campaign ads so far from the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP.

Election ad men: Carney, Trudeau, and Trump play starring roles in the party’s biggest hits, say digital advertising experts

News | BY STUART BENSON | April 23, 2025
  • The Hill Times asked three partisan digital communications experts to look at the 'best' campaign ads so far from the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP.
As parties look to appeal to voters and crush their opponents, they're drawing on links to former prime minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Donald Trump, and raising red flags about Mark Carney’s resumé. Screenshots courtesy of YouTube

Mark Carney puts it all on the line

  • Whatever happens on April 28, Mark Carney will be remembered as the man who stepped up to offer his services to fellow Canadians in
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 23, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney greets supporters at a rally outside of the Lusitania Portuguese Club of Ottawa on April 20. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Mark Carney puts it all on the line

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 23, 2025
  • Whatever happens on April 28, Mark Carney will be remembered as the man who stepped up to offer his services to fellow Canadians in

Mark Carney puts it all on the line

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 23, 2025
  • Whatever happens on April 28, Mark Carney will be remembered as the man who stepped up to offer his services to fellow Canadians in
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney greets supporters at a rally outside of the Lusitania Portuguese Club of Ottawa on April 20. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Supply management consensus emerges but Grits, Tories accuse each other of past capitulation

  • Supply management has become a proxy for Canadian nationalism, which means politicians will want to own it during the campaign, say observers.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 23, 2025
Party leaders are in agreement that supply management won't be on the agenda in future trade talks. Pixabay photograph by Waldo93

Supply management consensus emerges but Grits, Tories accuse each other of past capitulation

News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 23, 2025
  • Supply management has become a proxy for Canadian nationalism, which means politicians will want to own it during the campaign, say observers.

Supply management consensus emerges but Grits, Tories accuse each other of past capitulation

News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 23, 2025
  • Supply management has become a proxy for Canadian nationalism, which means politicians will want to own it during the campaign, say observers.
Party leaders are in agreement that supply management won't be on the agenda in future trade talks. Pixabay photograph by Waldo93

Canada Growth Summit dives into unleashing country’s potential in Toronto on April 24

  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Bruce Heyman to Deliver Remarks—Former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman, now CEO of Power Sustainable, will deliver remarks on the
Privy Council Clerk John Hannaford, left, former Conservative cabinet minister Lisa Raitt, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are among the participants in the Public Policy Forum's Canada Growth Summit in Toronto on April 24. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Canada Growth Summit dives into unleashing country’s potential in Toronto on April 24

  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Bruce Heyman to Deliver Remarks—Former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman, now CEO of Power Sustainable, will deliver remarks on the

Canada Growth Summit dives into unleashing country’s potential in Toronto on April 24

  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Bruce Heyman to Deliver Remarks—Former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman, now CEO of Power Sustainable, will deliver remarks on the
Privy Council Clerk John Hannaford, left, former Conservative cabinet minister Lisa Raitt, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are among the participants in the Public Policy Forum's Canada Growth Summit in Toronto on April 24. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘I want to feel part of this moment’: Trump effect spurs expats to cast ballots from abroad

  • 'Turnout tends to go up for elections that are seen as highly consequential, and this one is shaping up to be among the most
News | BY JARED HILLEL | April 23, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump's antagonism could lead to an uptick of Canadian citizens worldwide heading to the polls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Flickr/The White House

‘I want to feel part of this moment’: Trump effect spurs expats to cast ballots from abroad

News | BY JARED HILLEL | April 23, 2025
  • 'Turnout tends to go up for elections that are seen as highly consequential, and this one is shaping up to be among the most

‘I want to feel part of this moment’: Trump effect spurs expats to cast ballots from abroad

News | BY JARED HILLEL | April 23, 2025
  • 'Turnout tends to go up for elections that are seen as highly consequential, and this one is shaping up to be among the most
U.S. President Donald Trump's antagonism could lead to an uptick of Canadian citizens worldwide heading to the polls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Flickr/The White House

Canada can be an agriculture powerhouse if we meet the moment

  • While the country invests significantly in innovation, it lags in translating those inputs into tangible, high-quality outputs. 
Opinion | BY SENATOR MARY ROBINSON | April 23, 2025
Tractor
Tractor
Canada can capitalize on untapped agriculture and agri-food potential if we boost productivity, invest in infrastructure capacity, and address chronic labour disruptions, writes Senator Mary Robinson. Pexels photograph by Jannis Knorr

Canada can be an agriculture powerhouse if we meet the moment

Opinion | BY SENATOR MARY ROBINSON | April 23, 2025
  • While the country invests significantly in innovation, it lags in translating those inputs into tangible, high-quality outputs. 

Canada can be an agriculture powerhouse if we meet the moment

Opinion | BY SENATOR MARY ROBINSON | April 23, 2025
  • While the country invests significantly in innovation, it lags in translating those inputs into tangible, high-quality outputs. 
Tractor
Canada can capitalize on untapped agriculture and agri-food potential if we boost productivity, invest in infrastructure capacity, and address chronic labour disruptions, writes Senator Mary Robinson. Pexels photograph by Jannis Knorr

‘A very classy man’: Ex-Trudeau and Turner minister Ed Lumley has died

  • Plus, journalist groups hand out this year's Code of Silence Awards, a former PMO staffer launches his own polling firm, and a new book
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 23, 2025
Former Ontario MP Ed Lumley, left, pictured with Tom Axworthy in 2019. Lumley, who served in various roles in both Pierre Trudeau and John Turner's respective cabinets, died on April 16, aged 85. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘A very classy man’: Ex-Trudeau and Turner minister Ed Lumley has died

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 23, 2025
  • Plus, journalist groups hand out this year's Code of Silence Awards, a former PMO staffer launches his own polling firm, and a new book

‘A very classy man’: Ex-Trudeau and Turner minister Ed Lumley has died

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 23, 2025
  • Plus, journalist groups hand out this year's Code of Silence Awards, a former PMO staffer launches his own polling firm, and a new book
Former Ontario MP Ed Lumley, left, pictured with Tom Axworthy in 2019. Lumley, who served in various roles in both Pierre Trudeau and John Turner's respective cabinets, died on April 16, aged 85. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Tariffs take centre stage as Liberals look to hold Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi

  • Candidates are positioning themselves as the best placed to help future-proof the local economy, and represent residents amid the threats from across the southern
News | BY HUNTER CRESSWELL | April 23, 2025
Liberal Sophie Chatel, left, Conservative Brian Nolan, New Democrat Gilbert W. Whiteduck, and People’s Party candidate Todd Hoffman are among the candidates contesting the renamed riding of Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi, Que. Handout photographs

Tariffs take centre stage as Liberals look to hold Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi

News | BY HUNTER CRESSWELL | April 23, 2025
  • Candidates are positioning themselves as the best placed to help future-proof the local economy, and represent residents amid the threats from across the southern

Tariffs take centre stage as Liberals look to hold Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi

News | BY HUNTER CRESSWELL | April 23, 2025
  • Candidates are positioning themselves as the best placed to help future-proof the local economy, and represent residents amid the threats from across the southern
Liberal Sophie Chatel, left, Conservative Brian Nolan, New Democrat Gilbert W. Whiteduck, and People’s Party candidate Todd Hoffman are among the candidates contesting the renamed riding of Pontiac–Kitigan Zibi, Que. Handout photographs

Why health, environment, and justice must be centred in election platforms

  • We need parties to commit to preserving and expanding the health benefits and avoided health-care costs of current and proposed environmental regulations.
Opinion | BY TRIYA TESSA RAMBURN, KRISTINA SWAIN | April 21, 2025
Political parties must do more to protect the health of those facing the greatest burden of environmental harms, such as older adults, children, pregnant people, and people with disabilities, write Triya Tessa Ramburn and Kristina Swain. Unsplash photograph by Nikoline Arns

Why health, environment, and justice must be centred in election platforms

Opinion | BY TRIYA TESSA RAMBURN, KRISTINA SWAIN | April 21, 2025
  • We need parties to commit to preserving and expanding the health benefits and avoided health-care costs of current and proposed environmental regulations.

Why health, environment, and justice must be centred in election platforms

Opinion | BY TRIYA TESSA RAMBURN, KRISTINA SWAIN | April 21, 2025
  • We need parties to commit to preserving and expanding the health benefits and avoided health-care costs of current and proposed environmental regulations.
Political parties must do more to protect the health of those facing the greatest burden of environmental harms, such as older adults, children, pregnant people, and people with disabilities, write Triya Tessa Ramburn and Kristina Swain. Unsplash photograph by Nikoline Arns

Black and racialized Canadians could be a powerful force in this election if they harness the power of block voting

  • Communities voting around shared interests has helped shape American electoral outcomes for decades, but its potential has not been fully realized in Canada.
Opinion | BY AKOLISA UFODIKE, OLADAPO AKINSIPE | April 21, 2025
At a time when mis- and disinformation and voter apathy can undermine democracy, Black and racialized communities have an opportunity to assert their voice by showing up at the ballot box, write Akolisa Ufodike, and Oladapo Akinsipe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Black and racialized Canadians could be a powerful force in this election if they harness the power of block voting

Opinion | BY AKOLISA UFODIKE, OLADAPO AKINSIPE | April 21, 2025
  • Communities voting around shared interests has helped shape American electoral outcomes for decades, but its potential has not been fully realized in Canada.

Black and racialized Canadians could be a powerful force in this election if they harness the power of block voting

Opinion | BY AKOLISA UFODIKE, OLADAPO AKINSIPE | April 21, 2025
  • Communities voting around shared interests has helped shape American electoral outcomes for decades, but its potential has not been fully realized in Canada.
At a time when mis- and disinformation and voter apathy can undermine democracy, Black and racialized communities have an opportunity to assert their voice by showing up at the ballot box, write Akolisa Ufodike, and Oladapo Akinsipe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Recreation and parks: infrastructure Canada can’t afford to ignore

  • In uncertain economic times, a bold federal push to build and renew recreation infrastructure would fuel economic growth—just like Centennial-era investments did.
Opinion | BY MARTIN SAMPSON | April 21, 2025
Facilities in Kemptville and Arnprior. Across the country, aging pools, rinks, and community centres—most built during Canada’s centennial era—are falling apart, writes Martin Sampson. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Parks and Recreation Association

Recreation and parks: infrastructure Canada can’t afford to ignore

Opinion | BY MARTIN SAMPSON | April 21, 2025
  • In uncertain economic times, a bold federal push to build and renew recreation infrastructure would fuel economic growth—just like Centennial-era investments did.

Recreation and parks: infrastructure Canada can’t afford to ignore

Opinion | BY MARTIN SAMPSON | April 21, 2025
  • In uncertain economic times, a bold federal push to build and renew recreation infrastructure would fuel economic growth—just like Centennial-era investments did.
Facilities in Kemptville and Arnprior. Across the country, aging pools, rinks, and community centres—most built during Canada’s centennial era—are falling apart, writes Martin Sampson. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Parks and Recreation Association

Party tactics, online abuse could be behind fewer candidates running in 2025 compared to past elections

  • There are 1,959 candidates contesting the 343 ridings across the country this year, the fewest since 2015.
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 21, 2025
More candidates appeared on ballots in the 2019 and 2021 elections compared to the 2025 poll, despite there having been fewer seats to contest. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Party tactics, online abuse could be behind fewer candidates running in 2025 compared to past elections

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 21, 2025
  • There are 1,959 candidates contesting the 343 ridings across the country this year, the fewest since 2015.

Party tactics, online abuse could be behind fewer candidates running in 2025 compared to past elections

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 21, 2025
  • There are 1,959 candidates contesting the 343 ridings across the country this year, the fewest since 2015.
More candidates appeared on ballots in the 2019 and 2021 elections compared to the 2025 poll, despite there having been fewer seats to contest. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Angry’ Conservative base and ‘fearful’ Liberals expected to boost turnout this election, say political players

  • Voters are ‘genned up,' or highly motivated, and are poised to make their voices heard in next week’s election, says Darrell Bricker, CEO of
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 21, 2025
Elizabeth May, left, Jagmeet Singh, Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Yves-François Blanchet, and Jonathan Pedneault. In what's shaping up to be one of the most consequential elections in Canadian history—with high stakes and every vote counting—voter turnout on April 28 is expected to be significantly higher, says pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

‘Angry’ Conservative base and ‘fearful’ Liberals expected to boost turnout this election, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 21, 2025
  • Voters are ‘genned up,' or highly motivated, and are poised to make their voices heard in next week’s election, says Darrell Bricker, CEO of

‘Angry’ Conservative base and ‘fearful’ Liberals expected to boost turnout this election, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 21, 2025
  • Voters are ‘genned up,' or highly motivated, and are poised to make their voices heard in next week’s election, says Darrell Bricker, CEO of
Elizabeth May, left, Jagmeet Singh, Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Yves-François Blanchet, and Jonathan Pedneault. In what's shaping up to be one of the most consequential elections in Canadian history—with high stakes and every vote counting—voter turnout on April 28 is expected to be significantly higher, says pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

‘We’re behind’: some senior Conservatives call out central campaign for failing to focus more on Trump’s tariffs

  • According to seat projections by polling aggregator 338Canada.com, if an election were to happen now, the Liberals would win 193 seats, the Conservatives 121, the
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 21, 2025
Liberal Leader and Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leader Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’re behind’: some senior Conservatives call out central campaign for failing to focus more on Trump’s tariffs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 21, 2025
  • According to seat projections by polling aggregator 338Canada.com, if an election were to happen now, the Liberals would win 193 seats, the Conservatives 121, the

‘We’re behind’: some senior Conservatives call out central campaign for failing to focus more on Trump’s tariffs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 21, 2025
  • According to seat projections by polling aggregator 338Canada.com, if an election were to happen now, the Liberals would win 193 seats, the Conservatives 121, the
Liberal Leader and Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leader Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Gaza exposes a crisis of conscience in federal election

  • This election offers Canadians a rare and vital opportunity to demand a foreign policy grounded in justice, human rights, and accountability.
Opinion | BY TAHA GHAYYUR | April 21, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney's response at a campaign rally to the conflict in Gaza was both dismissive and detached, writes Taha Ghayyur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Gaza exposes a crisis of conscience in federal election

Opinion | BY TAHA GHAYYUR | April 21, 2025
  • This election offers Canadians a rare and vital opportunity to demand a foreign policy grounded in justice, human rights, and accountability.

Gaza exposes a crisis of conscience in federal election

Opinion | BY TAHA GHAYYUR | April 21, 2025
  • This election offers Canadians a rare and vital opportunity to demand a foreign policy grounded in justice, human rights, and accountability.
Liberal Leader Mark Carney's response at a campaign rally to the conflict in Gaza was both dismissive and detached, writes Taha Ghayyur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cracks in conservative solidarity could spell trouble for Poilievre

  • With the Conservatives now trailing the Liberals in the polls, some outside the Poilievre team’s inner circle have smelt blood in the water and
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 21, 2025
Since Pierre Poilievre became Conservative leader, he has run a tight ship, with a close circle of advisers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cracks in conservative solidarity could spell trouble for Poilievre

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 21, 2025
  • With the Conservatives now trailing the Liberals in the polls, some outside the Poilievre team’s inner circle have smelt blood in the water and

Cracks in conservative solidarity could spell trouble for Poilievre

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 21, 2025
  • With the Conservatives now trailing the Liberals in the polls, some outside the Poilievre team’s inner circle have smelt blood in the water and
Since Pierre Poilievre became Conservative leader, he has run a tight ship, with a close circle of advisers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Remaining calm, cool, and collected key for Carney

  • If the Liberal leader keeps his cool and avoids attack mode, he can reinforce the impression that he is calm, thoughtful, and fully prepared
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | April 21, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Carney has come out as the leader most likely to defend Canadian interests against American protectionism and a president enjoys belittling allies and supporting former enemies, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

Remaining calm, cool, and collected key for Carney

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | April 21, 2025
  • If the Liberal leader keeps his cool and avoids attack mode, he can reinforce the impression that he is calm, thoughtful, and fully prepared

Remaining calm, cool, and collected key for Carney

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | April 21, 2025
  • If the Liberal leader keeps his cool and avoids attack mode, he can reinforce the impression that he is calm, thoughtful, and fully prepared
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Carney has come out as the leader most likely to defend Canadian interests against American protectionism and a president enjoys belittling allies and supporting former enemies, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
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Politics This Morning: VIPs in Vilnius

  • Plus, two Canadian firms in China are in hot water.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will represent Canada at a summit of NATO leaders in Lithuania today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: VIPs in Vilnius

  • Plus, two Canadian firms in China are in hot water.

Politics This Morning: VIPs in Vilnius

  • Plus, two Canadian firms in China are in hot water.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will represent Canada at a summit of NATO leaders in Lithuania today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A gag on MPs? No-comment period for MP ethics complaints extended

  • While Democracy Watch co-founder Duff Conacher is bothered by a recent change to the MP conflict code, Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux welcomes it as
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2023
MPs take part in an orientation session in the House of Commons Chamber on Dec. 3, 2019. Earlier this year, a suite of changes were made to the MP conflict of interest code, affecting the ability of MPs to speak about complaints filed with the federal ethics commissioner's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A gag on MPs? No-comment period for MP ethics complaints extended

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2023
  • While Democracy Watch co-founder Duff Conacher is bothered by a recent change to the MP conflict code, Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux welcomes it as

A gag on MPs? No-comment period for MP ethics complaints extended

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2023
  • While Democracy Watch co-founder Duff Conacher is bothered by a recent change to the MP conflict code, Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux welcomes it as
MPs take part in an orientation session in the House of Commons Chamber on Dec. 3, 2019. Earlier this year, a suite of changes were made to the MP conflict of interest code, affecting the ability of MPs to speak about complaints filed with the federal ethics commissioner's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada must support Ukraine’s NATO integration 

  • Together with NATO partners, Canada can forge a future where Ukraine is a member of the alliance, contributing to the collective security of the
Opinion | BY KATERINA SVIDERSKA | July 10, 2023
During Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to Kyiv this past June, he expressed Canada's support for Ukraine's NATO membership once conditions allowed. While these words were encouraging, they must be reinforced by a firm, clear stance from Ottawa, writes Katerina Sviderska. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada must support Ukraine’s NATO integration 

Opinion | BY KATERINA SVIDERSKA | July 10, 2023
  • Together with NATO partners, Canada can forge a future where Ukraine is a member of the alliance, contributing to the collective security of the

Canada must support Ukraine’s NATO integration 

Opinion | BY KATERINA SVIDERSKA | July 10, 2023
  • Together with NATO partners, Canada can forge a future where Ukraine is a member of the alliance, contributing to the collective security of the
During Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to Kyiv this past June, he expressed Canada's support for Ukraine's NATO membership once conditions allowed. While these words were encouraging, they must be reinforced by a firm, clear stance from Ottawa, writes Katerina Sviderska. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Without skin in the game, Trudeau won’t change policy direction on Ukraine—even if it’s not working

  • Those who like to prolong wars 'for as long as it takes' can only destroy things, not put them back together.
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine. The war is stuck in a stalemate, but Trudeau has no reason to change course, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Photograph courtesy of the government of Ukraine

Without skin in the game, Trudeau won’t change policy direction on Ukraine—even if it’s not working

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2023
  • Those who like to prolong wars 'for as long as it takes' can only destroy things, not put them back together.

Without skin in the game, Trudeau won’t change policy direction on Ukraine—even if it’s not working

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2023
  • Those who like to prolong wars 'for as long as it takes' can only destroy things, not put them back together.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine. The war is stuck in a stalemate, but Trudeau has no reason to change course, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Photograph courtesy of the government of Ukraine

Indigenous Services Minister Hajdu finds new comms director

  • Plus, Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2023
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, right, speaks with media in the foyer outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on March 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indigenous Services Minister Hajdu finds new comms director

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2023
  • Plus, Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North.

Indigenous Services Minister Hajdu finds new comms director

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2023
  • Plus, Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North.
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, right, speaks with media in the foyer outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on March 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Martial law by mercenary is nothing new

  • Historically, the employment of mercenaries has rarely—if ever—resulted in a positive long-lasting result.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 10, 2023
The Wagner Group’s aborted mutiny in Russia is only one in a long line of escapades by privately owned mercenary armies who have been employed by global super powers to extend their martial authority without having to endanger the lives of their own citizenry, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Martial law by mercenary is nothing new

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 10, 2023
  • Historically, the employment of mercenaries has rarely—if ever—resulted in a positive long-lasting result.

Martial law by mercenary is nothing new

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 10, 2023
  • Historically, the employment of mercenaries has rarely—if ever—resulted in a positive long-lasting result.
The Wagner Group’s aborted mutiny in Russia is only one in a long line of escapades by privately owned mercenary armies who have been employed by global super powers to extend their martial authority without having to endanger the lives of their own citizenry, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Russia has resuscitated a ‘brain-dead’ NATO              

  • Vladimir Putin’s declining years were bound to be problematic no matter what NATO did or didn’t do, but it’s still deeply regrettable that the
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 10, 2023
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This week's NATO Summit is an alliance transformed, with a clear enemy, specific goals and a real sense of purpose—all thanks to Putin and his foolish invasion of Ukraine, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Russia has resuscitated a ‘brain-dead’ NATO              

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 10, 2023
  • Vladimir Putin’s declining years were bound to be problematic no matter what NATO did or didn’t do, but it’s still deeply regrettable that the

Russia has resuscitated a ‘brain-dead’ NATO              

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 10, 2023
  • Vladimir Putin’s declining years were bound to be problematic no matter what NATO did or didn’t do, but it’s still deeply regrettable that the
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This week's NATO Summit is an alliance transformed, with a clear enemy, specific goals and a real sense of purpose—all thanks to Putin and his foolish invasion of Ukraine, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Tech giants play game of chicken with Canada

  • Meta and Google's moves to ban Canadian news on their platforms feels more like poker than principle.
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 10, 2023
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 2018. The situation in Australia gives reason to think that the web giants might blink on the Online News Act, writes Michael Harris. Wikimedia Commons photograph by Anthony Quintano

Tech giants play game of chicken with Canada

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 10, 2023
  • Meta and Google's moves to ban Canadian news on their platforms feels more like poker than principle.

Tech giants play game of chicken with Canada

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 10, 2023
  • Meta and Google's moves to ban Canadian news on their platforms feels more like poker than principle.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 2018. The situation in Australia gives reason to think that the web giants might blink on the Online News Act, writes Michael Harris. Wikimedia Commons photograph by Anthony Quintano

‘We’re already living in the future when it comes to climate disasters’: more funding needed to ensure feds’ climate adaptation strategy targets are achieved, say insurers and NDP

  • Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says 'we know we will need to invest more' to ensure targets are met. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says 'we
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 10, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault unveiled the federal government's National Adaptation Strategy on June 27. 'The insurance industry paid out $1.4-billion for a 20-minute hailstorm in Calgary, $1.6-billion might seem like a lot, but it is a pittance, given the need,' says IBC's Craig Stewart. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’re already living in the future when it comes to climate disasters’: more funding needed to ensure feds’ climate adaptation strategy targets are achieved, say insurers and NDP

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 10, 2023
  • Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says 'we know we will need to invest more' to ensure targets are met. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says 'we

‘We’re already living in the future when it comes to climate disasters’: more funding needed to ensure feds’ climate adaptation strategy targets are achieved, say insurers and NDP

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 10, 2023
  • Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says 'we know we will need to invest more' to ensure targets are met. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says 'we
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault unveiled the federal government's National Adaptation Strategy on June 27. 'The insurance industry paid out $1.4-billion for a 20-minute hailstorm in Calgary, $1.6-billion might seem like a lot, but it is a pittance, given the need,' says IBC's Craig Stewart. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

David meets Goliath in the internet battle for Canadians’ hearts and minds

  • If there is a chance to support local media outlets over international internet giants, all politics is local.
Opinion | July 10, 2023
The more people understand the nature of the battle for the survival of local news, the more they will line up on Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez’s side, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

David meets Goliath in the internet battle for Canadians’ hearts and minds

Opinion | July 10, 2023
  • If there is a chance to support local media outlets over international internet giants, all politics is local.

David meets Goliath in the internet battle for Canadians’ hearts and minds

Opinion | July 10, 2023
  • If there is a chance to support local media outlets over international internet giants, all politics is local.
The more people understand the nature of the battle for the survival of local news, the more they will line up on Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez’s side, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal Court forces Public Safety to do the right thing for First Nations policing

  • It should go without saying, but the lesson for today is this: don’t underfund Indigenous Peoples' well-being.
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | July 10, 2023
Marco Mendicino
Marco Mendicino
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino's department was ordered by a judge to provide funds to three Ontario First Nations police services for the next 12 months after contract talks stalled. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal Court forces Public Safety to do the right thing for First Nations policing

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | July 10, 2023
  • It should go without saying, but the lesson for today is this: don’t underfund Indigenous Peoples' well-being.

Federal Court forces Public Safety to do the right thing for First Nations policing

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | July 10, 2023
  • It should go without saying, but the lesson for today is this: don’t underfund Indigenous Peoples' well-being.
Marco Mendicino
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino's department was ordered by a judge to provide funds to three Ontario First Nations police services for the next 12 months after contract talks stalled. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives should seize the policy opportunity on climate change, but will they?

  • A party committed to dismantling much of what has been put in place—rather than improving what we have—is not a party that deserves to
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 10, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who is within range to become our next prime minister should Canadians decide they're done Justin Trudeau, has so far had little to say on climate change, mainly engaging in angry attacks on the Liberal government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives should seize the policy opportunity on climate change, but will they?

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 10, 2023
  • A party committed to dismantling much of what has been put in place—rather than improving what we have—is not a party that deserves to

Conservatives should seize the policy opportunity on climate change, but will they?

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 10, 2023
  • A party committed to dismantling much of what has been put in place—rather than improving what we have—is not a party that deserves to
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who is within range to become our next prime minister should Canadians decide they're done Justin Trudeau, has so far had little to say on climate change, mainly engaging in angry attacks on the Liberal government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Climate adaptation: Act now or pay later

  • The country will need to invest far more if it hopes to achieve its adaptation and resiliency goals.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 10, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault unveiled the federal government's National Adaptation Strategy on June 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Climate adaptation: Act now or pay later

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 10, 2023
  • The country will need to invest far more if it hopes to achieve its adaptation and resiliency goals.

Climate adaptation: Act now or pay later

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 10, 2023
  • The country will need to invest far more if it hopes to achieve its adaptation and resiliency goals.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault unveiled the federal government's National Adaptation Strategy on June 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A new House committee re-energizes science and innovation policy debate in Canada

  • Not only has the committee been studying the challenges in this fast-moving, disruptive global world, but it has also been seeking to better grapple
Opinion | BY PAUL DUFOUR | July 10, 2023
Liberal MP Lloyd Longfield is chair of the House Science and Technology Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A new House committee re-energizes science and innovation policy debate in Canada

Opinion | BY PAUL DUFOUR | July 10, 2023
  • Not only has the committee been studying the challenges in this fast-moving, disruptive global world, but it has also been seeking to better grapple

A new House committee re-energizes science and innovation policy debate in Canada

Opinion | BY PAUL DUFOUR | July 10, 2023
  • Not only has the committee been studying the challenges in this fast-moving, disruptive global world, but it has also been seeking to better grapple
Liberal MP Lloyd Longfield is chair of the House Science and Technology Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. envoy trumpets ‘real recovery’ of trust in southern neighbour

  • Thousands of guests descended on David Cohen's residence for Independence Day celebrations bringing together Philadelphia with Ottawa.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 10, 2023
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen, pictured outside his Lornado residence on July 4, says Canada's trust in his country has returned. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. envoy trumpets ‘real recovery’ of trust in southern neighbour

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 10, 2023
  • Thousands of guests descended on David Cohen's residence for Independence Day celebrations bringing together Philadelphia with Ottawa.

U.S. envoy trumpets ‘real recovery’ of trust in southern neighbour

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 10, 2023
  • Thousands of guests descended on David Cohen's residence for Independence Day celebrations bringing together Philadelphia with Ottawa.
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen, pictured outside his Lornado residence on July 4, says Canada's trust in his country has returned. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Rolling Stone’s list of greatest Canadian artists ‘of all time’ stirs up a spicy Canada Day debate, eh?

  • Plus, Senator David Richards to speak at book fest; Ian Davey dies of cancer, politicos pay tribute to the man; and GG displays Métis
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 10, 2023
Pictured top left to right: Joni Mitchell; Neil Young; Rush (Geddy Lee); Leonard Cohen; Drake; The Band (Robbie Robertson); Shania Twain; The Weeknd; Alanis Morissette; and Céline Dion. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Rolling Stone’s list of greatest Canadian artists ‘of all time’ stirs up a spicy Canada Day debate, eh?

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 10, 2023
  • Plus, Senator David Richards to speak at book fest; Ian Davey dies of cancer, politicos pay tribute to the man; and GG displays Métis

Rolling Stone’s list of greatest Canadian artists ‘of all time’ stirs up a spicy Canada Day debate, eh?

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 10, 2023
  • Plus, Senator David Richards to speak at book fest; Ian Davey dies of cancer, politicos pay tribute to the man; and GG displays Métis
Pictured top left to right: Joni Mitchell; Neil Young; Rush (Geddy Lee); Leonard Cohen; Drake; The Band (Robbie Robertson); Shania Twain; The Weeknd; Alanis Morissette; and Céline Dion. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Politics This Morning: Canada’s premiers gather in Winnipeg

  • Plus, the prime minister heads to Latvia.
Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane, left, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, British Columbia Premier David Eby, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson pictured holding a press conference on Feb. 7, 2023, at a meeting in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Canada’s premiers gather in Winnipeg

  • Plus, the prime minister heads to Latvia.

Politics This Morning: Canada’s premiers gather in Winnipeg

  • Plus, the prime minister heads to Latvia.
Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane, left, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, British Columbia Premier David Eby, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson pictured holding a press conference on Feb. 7, 2023, at a meeting in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Meta ‘not talking’ to Ottawa amid Online News Act dispute, says Heritage Minister Rodriguez

  • Meta and Google announced plans to end news links in Canada before the Online News Act comes into force.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 10, 2023
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, pictured, hosted a press conference in Ottawa on July 5 with two opposition MPs announcing the federal government would suspended all of its advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Meta ‘not talking’ to Ottawa amid Online News Act dispute, says Heritage Minister Rodriguez

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 10, 2023
  • Meta and Google announced plans to end news links in Canada before the Online News Act comes into force.

Meta ‘not talking’ to Ottawa amid Online News Act dispute, says Heritage Minister Rodriguez

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 10, 2023
  • Meta and Google announced plans to end news links in Canada before the Online News Act comes into force.
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, pictured, hosted a press conference in Ottawa on July 5 with two opposition MPs announcing the federal government would suspended all of its advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As Conservatives lead in polls, Liberals need a new agenda with a clear strategic vision, say pollsters

  • Disappointed with the Liberals for their failure to address issues like affordability, voters are now seriously looking at the Conservatives, says pollster Darrell Bricker,
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning a cabinet shuffle this summer. Pundits says the government should come up with new legislative ideas to convince Canadians why they should give the Liberals a fourth consecutive mandate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As Conservatives lead in polls, Liberals need a new agenda with a clear strategic vision, say pollsters

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2023
  • Disappointed with the Liberals for their failure to address issues like affordability, voters are now seriously looking at the Conservatives, says pollster Darrell Bricker,

As Conservatives lead in polls, Liberals need a new agenda with a clear strategic vision, say pollsters

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2023
  • Disappointed with the Liberals for their failure to address issues like affordability, voters are now seriously looking at the Conservatives, says pollster Darrell Bricker,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning a cabinet shuffle this summer. Pundits says the government should come up with new legislative ideas to convince Canadians why they should give the Liberals a fourth consecutive mandate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

After Conservatives underperform in byelections, some party stalwarts, pundits question if Poilievre’s leadership is ‘all hat and no cattle’

  • Pierre Poilievre doesn't need to convince Canadians that they want change, he just needs prove that he's the change they want, says David Coletto,
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2023
The Liberals winning byelections with higher margins should be a ‘scary pattern’ for the Pierre Poilievre Conservatives, says Greg Lyle, president of Innovative Research. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

After Conservatives underperform in byelections, some party stalwarts, pundits question if Poilievre’s leadership is ‘all hat and no cattle’

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2023
  • Pierre Poilievre doesn't need to convince Canadians that they want change, he just needs prove that he's the change they want, says David Coletto,

After Conservatives underperform in byelections, some party stalwarts, pundits question if Poilievre’s leadership is ‘all hat and no cattle’

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2023
  • Pierre Poilievre doesn't need to convince Canadians that they want change, he just needs prove that he's the change they want, says David Coletto,
The Liberals winning byelections with higher margins should be a ‘scary pattern’ for the Pierre Poilievre Conservatives, says Greg Lyle, president of Innovative Research. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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