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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
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
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
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
News | BY IREM KOCA | April 25, 2025
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
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
Opinion | BY SENATOR KRISTA ANN ROSS | April 24, 2025
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
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
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | April 24, 2025
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
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
Opinion | BY AL ETMANSKI | April 24, 2025
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
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.
Opinion | BY JOSS REIMER, ELIZABETH MYLES | April 23, 2025
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.
Opinion | BY DIANE BELLEMARE | April 23, 2025
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
Opinion | BY DIANE BELLEMARE | April 23, 2025
Opinion | BY DIANE BELLEMARE | April 23, 2025
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
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
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 23, 2025
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
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 23, 2025
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
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
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 23, 2025
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
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 23, 2025
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
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 23, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 23, 2025
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
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
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 23, 2025
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
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
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
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
News | BY JARED HILLEL | April 23, 2025
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
Opinion | BY SENATOR MARY ROBINSON | April 23, 2025
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
Opinion | BY SENATOR MARY ROBINSON | April 23, 2025
Opinion | BY SENATOR MARY ROBINSON | April 23, 2025
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
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
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 23, 2025
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
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
News | BY HUNTER CRESSWELL | April 23, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
Opinion | BY MARTIN SAMPSON | April 21, 2025
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
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
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 21, 2025
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
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
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 21, 2025
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
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
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 21, 2025
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
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
Opinion | BY TAHA GHAYYUR | April 21, 2025
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
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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 21, 2025
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
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
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | April 21, 2025
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
A country’s ability to protect its sovereignty is closely tied to the safety and well-being of its people and institutions, including its health-care system which, for Canadians, is a source of pride and a core foundation of national identity, writes CSG Senator Gigi Osler. Image courtesy Jimmy Chan/Pixels
A country’s ability to protect its sovereignty is closely tied to the safety and well-being of its people and institutions, including its health-care system which, for Canadians, is a source of pride and a core foundation of national identity, writes CSG Senator Gigi Osler. Image courtesy Jimmy Chan/Pixels
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
List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 2, 2025 | UPDATED April 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 2, 2025 | UPDATED April 25, 2025
List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 2, 2025 | UPDATED April 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | April 2, 2025
On July 6, 2013, a 72-car crude oil train parked on a hill above the Quebec town of Lac- Mégantic lost its brakes, ran away, and exploded in the town, killing 47 people and destroying much of the civic centre. Photograph courtesy of the Transportation Safety of Board Canada/Flickr
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | April 2, 2025
On July 6, 2013, a 72-car crude oil train parked on a hill above the Quebec town of Lac- Mégantic lost its brakes, ran away, and exploded in the town, killing 47 people and destroying much of the civic centre. Photograph courtesy of the Transportation Safety of Board Canada/Flickr
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 2, 2025
Public servants running in this election include Independent Elizabeth Benoit, left, the NDP's Ali Bahman, Green Amanda Rosenstock, and Conservative Kethlande Pierre. Photographs courtesy of Elizabeth Benoit, NDP, Green Party of Canada, and Conservative Party of Canada
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 2, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 2, 2025
Public servants running in this election include Independent Elizabeth Benoit, left, the NDP's Ali Bahman, Green Amanda Rosenstock, and Conservative Kethlande Pierre. Photographs courtesy of Elizabeth Benoit, NDP, Green Party of Canada, and Conservative Party of Canada
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
U.S. President Donald Trump's government is expected to roll out another round of tariffs today. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
U.S. President Donald Trump's government is expected to roll out another round of tariffs today. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference following a Canada-U.S. cabinet committee meeting on March 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference following a Canada-U.S. cabinet committee meeting on March 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 2, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
The Conservatives were riding the wave of indestructibility ever since Pierre Poilievre’s commanding leadership victory in 2022, but now find themselves tied or behind the Liberals in the polls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 2, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
The Conservatives were riding the wave of indestructibility ever since Pierre Poilievre’s commanding leadership victory in 2022, but now find themselves tied or behind the Liberals in the polls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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 DAN A. DORAN | April 2, 2025
While accountability is crucial in any military organization, an environment where failure is not an accepted part of learning and adaptation risks stifling innovation, writes Dan Doran. Photograph courtesy of the Canadian Armed Forces
Opinion | BY DAN A. DORAN | April 2, 2025
Opinion | BY DAN A. DORAN | April 2, 2025
While accountability is crucial in any military organization, an environment where failure is not an accepted part of learning and adaptation risks stifling innovation, writes Dan Doran. Photograph courtesy of the Canadian Armed Forces
Opinion | April 2, 2025
Opinion | April 2, 2025
Opinion | April 2, 2025
Opinion | April 2, 2025
Donald Trump
Once the Tories win an election, the real fear is their attention and adulation of U.S. President Donald Trump would sync with the American GOP base, writes William Perry. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | April 2, 2025
Opinion | April 2, 2025
Donald Trump
Once the Tories win an election, the real fear is their attention and adulation of U.S. President Donald Trump would sync with the American GOP base, writes William Perry. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
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