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Trudeau vies for Europe’s backing in trade war

  • Plus, Blair meets NATO officials in Brussels.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 12, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet European Union President Ursula Von Der Leyen in Brussels today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau vies for Europe’s backing in trade war

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 12, 2025
  • Plus, Blair meets NATO officials in Brussels.

Trudeau vies for Europe’s backing in trade war

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 12, 2025
  • Plus, Blair meets NATO officials in Brussels.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet European Union President Ursula Von Der Leyen in Brussels today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Concerned about Canada? Then think outside the border

  • Canadians are rightfully caught up in the machinations of politics down south. Our once-amenable neighbour is currently being led by a president seemingly hell
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 12, 2025
Ahmed Hussen
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Concerned about Canada? Then think outside the border

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 12, 2025
  • Canadians are rightfully caught up in the machinations of politics down south. Our once-amenable neighbour is currently being led by a president seemingly hell

Concerned about Canada? Then think outside the border

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 12, 2025
  • Canadians are rightfully caught up in the machinations of politics down south. Our once-amenable neighbour is currently being led by a president seemingly hell
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t count your ballot-box questions before they’ve hatched

  • Despite the best efforts of political parties, aided by media narratives, one simple question doesn’t influence the entirety of the electorate.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 12, 2025
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland has positioned herself as being the best foil for the U.S. president, but that may be too premature a posture, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t count your ballot-box questions before they’ve hatched

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 12, 2025
  • Despite the best efforts of political parties, aided by media narratives, one simple question doesn’t influence the entirety of the electorate.

Don’t count your ballot-box questions before they’ve hatched

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 12, 2025
  • Despite the best efforts of political parties, aided by media narratives, one simple question doesn’t influence the entirety of the electorate.
Chrystia Freeland
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland has positioned herself as being the best foil for the U.S. president, but that may be too premature a posture, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada must strengthen border security in face of Trump threats

  • Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.
Opinion | BY SHARON DESOUSA, MARK WEBER | February 12, 2025
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty, left. No automated system can match a border officer’s ability to exercise critical judgment in complex situations. Machines cannot replace people, write Sharon DeSousa and Mark Weber. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada must strengthen border security in face of Trump threats

Opinion | BY SHARON DESOUSA, MARK WEBER | February 12, 2025
  • Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.

Canada must strengthen border security in face of Trump threats

Opinion | BY SHARON DESOUSA, MARK WEBER | February 12, 2025
  • Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty, left. No automated system can match a border officer’s ability to exercise critical judgment in complex situations. Machines cannot replace people, write Sharon DeSousa and Mark Weber. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s winners and losers in the Trump tariff war

  • Those on the ‘wrong side’ of the debate have been vilified, while those promoting Canada are suddenly in vogue.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 12, 2025
In the plus column: Ontario Premier Doug Ford, top left, Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In the minus column, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, top right, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Canada’s winners and losers in the Trump tariff war

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 12, 2025
  • Those on the ‘wrong side’ of the debate have been vilified, while those promoting Canada are suddenly in vogue.

Canada’s winners and losers in the Trump tariff war

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | February 12, 2025
  • Those on the ‘wrong side’ of the debate have been vilified, while those promoting Canada are suddenly in vogue.
In the plus column: Ontario Premier Doug Ford, top left, Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In the minus column, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, top right, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Trade wars? He knows a thing or two: former top negotiator Steve Verheul offers insight into uncertain times on Feb. 18

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 Canada’s Premiers to Washington, D.C.—Ontario Premier Doug Ford, as chair of the Council of the Federation, will lead a joint mission
Steve Verheul
Steve Verheul
Canada’s former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul will deliver remarks on 'Trade Wars and Canada: Finding Solutions in Uncertain Times,' at a lunch event hosted by the C. D. Howe Institute in Toronto on Feb. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade wars? He knows a thing or two: former top negotiator Steve Verheul offers insight into uncertain times on Feb. 18

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 Canada’s Premiers to Washington, D.C.—Ontario Premier Doug Ford, as chair of the Council of the Federation, will lead a joint mission

Trade wars? He knows a thing or two: former top negotiator Steve Verheul offers insight into uncertain times on Feb. 18

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 Canada’s Premiers to Washington, D.C.—Ontario Premier Doug Ford, as chair of the Council of the Federation, will lead a joint mission
Steve Verheul
Canada’s former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul will deliver remarks on 'Trade Wars and Canada: Finding Solutions in Uncertain Times,' at a lunch event hosted by the C. D. Howe Institute in Toronto on Feb. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Driving Canadian innovation in cancer treatment: a win for patients and the economy

  • Canada can deliver groundbreaking therapies to patients more quickly, reduce health-care costs, and drive economic growth by fostering a robust domestic life sciences sector.
Opinion | BY KEN NEWPORT, JOHN BELL | February 12, 2025
By bridging the gap between discovery and treatment, we can create a healthier, more prosperous future for all Canadians, Ken Newport and John Bell. Pexels photograph by Thirdman

Driving Canadian innovation in cancer treatment: a win for patients and the economy

Opinion | BY KEN NEWPORT, JOHN BELL | February 12, 2025
  • Canada can deliver groundbreaking therapies to patients more quickly, reduce health-care costs, and drive economic growth by fostering a robust domestic life sciences sector.

Driving Canadian innovation in cancer treatment: a win for patients and the economy

Opinion | BY KEN NEWPORT, JOHN BELL | February 12, 2025
  • Canada can deliver groundbreaking therapies to patients more quickly, reduce health-care costs, and drive economic growth by fostering a robust domestic life sciences sector.
By bridging the gap between discovery and treatment, we can create a healthier, more prosperous future for all Canadians, Ken Newport and John Bell. Pexels photograph by Thirdman

MP, Senate groups to convene during prorogation to talk Hill reno plans

  • Spending on the Centre Block project, which includes construction of the new underground Parliament Welcome Centre, recently passed the billion-dollar mark.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2025
Centre Block
Centre Block
Centre Block is currently surrounded by cranes, two of which sit on either side of the building to hoist materials in and out of its west and east courtyards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MP, Senate groups to convene during prorogation to talk Hill reno plans

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2025
  • Spending on the Centre Block project, which includes construction of the new underground Parliament Welcome Centre, recently passed the billion-dollar mark.

MP, Senate groups to convene during prorogation to talk Hill reno plans

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2025
  • Spending on the Centre Block project, which includes construction of the new underground Parliament Welcome Centre, recently passed the billion-dollar mark.
Centre Block
Centre Block is currently surrounded by cranes, two of which sit on either side of the building to hoist materials in and out of its west and east courtyards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Provinces and territories must work together to eliminate barriers for persons with disabilities: report

  • Fragmented disability policies impede people from accessing necessary programs and services, and lead to inequities.
Opinion | BY BRITTANY FINLAY, JENNIFER ZWICKER | February 12, 2025
The situation is so bad, children are sometimes on waiting lists for years and age out of programs before they can access them, write Brittany Finlay and Jennifer D. Zwicker. Unsplash photograph by Tina Floersch

Provinces and territories must work together to eliminate barriers for persons with disabilities: report

Opinion | BY BRITTANY FINLAY, JENNIFER ZWICKER | February 12, 2025
  • Fragmented disability policies impede people from accessing necessary programs and services, and lead to inequities.

Provinces and territories must work together to eliminate barriers for persons with disabilities: report

Opinion | BY BRITTANY FINLAY, JENNIFER ZWICKER | February 12, 2025
  • Fragmented disability policies impede people from accessing necessary programs and services, and lead to inequities.
The situation is so bad, children are sometimes on waiting lists for years and age out of programs before they can access them, write Brittany Finlay and Jennifer D. Zwicker. Unsplash photograph by Tina Floersch

Solving the health-care workforce shortage

  • Canadians deserve to feel confident that their government is listening and improving their access to health care.
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP YASIR NAQVI | February 12, 2025
Retaining health professionals is absolutely crucial, but we also need to boost recruitment, writes MP Yasir Naqvi. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Solving the health-care workforce shortage

Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP YASIR NAQVI | February 12, 2025
  • Canadians deserve to feel confident that their government is listening and improving their access to health care.

Solving the health-care workforce shortage

Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP YASIR NAQVI | February 12, 2025
  • Canadians deserve to feel confident that their government is listening and improving their access to health care.
Retaining health professionals is absolutely crucial, but we also need to boost recruitment, writes MP Yasir Naqvi. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

New Canada Health Act interpretation letter misses the mark on virtual care

  • Publicly funding medically necessary virtual care would improve access for all Canadians, not just those fortunate enough to have stable jobs with benefits.
Opinion | BY MONIKA DUTT, CHATEN JESSEL, BERNARD HO | February 12, 2025
Minister of Health Mark Holland makes an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Program at Dentistry at Bank St in Ottawa on Aug. 7, 2024.
Minister of Health Mark Holland makes an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Program at Dentistry at Bank St in Ottawa on Aug. 7, 2024.
Health Minister Mark Holland’s Jan. 10 letter ultimately allows some jurisdictions to continue to skirt the intent of the law, write Monika Dutt, Chaten Jessel, and Bernard Ho. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Canada Health Act interpretation letter misses the mark on virtual care

Opinion | BY MONIKA DUTT, CHATEN JESSEL, BERNARD HO | February 12, 2025
  • Publicly funding medically necessary virtual care would improve access for all Canadians, not just those fortunate enough to have stable jobs with benefits.

New Canada Health Act interpretation letter misses the mark on virtual care

Opinion | BY MONIKA DUTT, CHATEN JESSEL, BERNARD HO | February 12, 2025
  • Publicly funding medically necessary virtual care would improve access for all Canadians, not just those fortunate enough to have stable jobs with benefits.
Minister of Health Mark Holland makes an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Program at Dentistry at Bank St in Ottawa on Aug. 7, 2024.
Health Minister Mark Holland’s Jan. 10 letter ultimately allows some jurisdictions to continue to skirt the intent of the law, write Monika Dutt, Chaten Jessel, and Bernard Ho. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Beyond long-term care: Canada’s missing link in seniors’ care

  • Not all seniors need long-term care, so the federal government must act now to fill this critical housing gap.
Opinion | BY HEATHER MCDONALD, JACOB GORENKOFF | February 12, 2025
When people have stable housing with the right supports, they live healthier, more independent lives, and stay out of crisis, write Heather McDonald and Jacob Gorenkoff. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Beyond long-term care: Canada’s missing link in seniors’ care

Opinion | BY HEATHER MCDONALD, JACOB GORENKOFF | February 12, 2025
  • Not all seniors need long-term care, so the federal government must act now to fill this critical housing gap.

Beyond long-term care: Canada’s missing link in seniors’ care

Opinion | BY HEATHER MCDONALD, JACOB GORENKOFF | February 12, 2025
  • Not all seniors need long-term care, so the federal government must act now to fill this critical housing gap.
When people have stable housing with the right supports, they live healthier, more independent lives, and stay out of crisis, write Heather McDonald and Jacob Gorenkoff. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

A way forward for Liberal leadership candidates on electoral reform: Fair Vote Canada

  • Re: “What about a 2026 election instead?” (The Hill Times, Jan. 29). Nelson Wiseman’s argument that the federal election should be delayed until 2026 to
Opinion | February 12, 2025
There could be an opening for progress on electoral reform as part of the Liberal leadership race, write Anita Nickerson and Réal Lavergne. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A way forward for Liberal leadership candidates on electoral reform: Fair Vote Canada

Opinion | February 12, 2025
  • Re: “What about a 2026 election instead?” (The Hill Times, Jan. 29). Nelson Wiseman’s argument that the federal election should be delayed until 2026 to

A way forward for Liberal leadership candidates on electoral reform: Fair Vote Canada

Opinion | February 12, 2025
  • Re: “What about a 2026 election instead?” (The Hill Times, Jan. 29). Nelson Wiseman’s argument that the federal election should be delayed until 2026 to
There could be an opening for progress on electoral reform as part of the Liberal leadership race, write Anita Nickerson and Réal Lavergne. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Justice Minister Virani, Trade Minister Ng, Tory MP Shields join growing list of incumbents sitting out next election

  • Plus, a retired Mountie, an economist, and a farmer are named to the Senate; ex-U.S. ambassador David Cohen talks Canada in his first interview
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 12, 2025
Justice Minister Arif Virani, left, International Trade Minister Mary Ng, and Conservative MP Martin Shields have each announced that they won’t run again in the next federal election. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster and Sam Garcia

Justice Minister Virani, Trade Minister Ng, Tory MP Shields join growing list of incumbents sitting out next election

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 12, 2025
  • Plus, a retired Mountie, an economist, and a farmer are named to the Senate; ex-U.S. ambassador David Cohen talks Canada in his first interview

Justice Minister Virani, Trade Minister Ng, Tory MP Shields join growing list of incumbents sitting out next election

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 12, 2025
  • Plus, a retired Mountie, an economist, and a farmer are named to the Senate; ex-U.S. ambassador David Cohen talks Canada in his first interview
Justice Minister Arif Virani, left, International Trade Minister Mary Ng, and Conservative MP Martin Shields have each announced that they won’t run again in the next federal election. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster and Sam Garcia

CBC, foreign ministry both deny considering ‘transfer’ of international broadcaster as outlined in department memo

  • A CBC spokesperson says the briefing note prepared for a 2023 meeting with the Global Affairs Canada deputy minister is 'incorrect,' while GAC says
News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 12, 2025
CBC/Radio-Canada considered a reimagining of Radio Canada International in 2023 with annual funding of $20-million to $30-million, which isn't going ahead. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

CBC, foreign ministry both deny considering ‘transfer’ of international broadcaster as outlined in department memo

News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 12, 2025
  • A CBC spokesperson says the briefing note prepared for a 2023 meeting with the Global Affairs Canada deputy minister is 'incorrect,' while GAC says

CBC, foreign ministry both deny considering ‘transfer’ of international broadcaster as outlined in department memo

News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 12, 2025
  • A CBC spokesperson says the briefing note prepared for a 2023 meeting with the Global Affairs Canada deputy minister is 'incorrect,' while GAC says
CBC/Radio-Canada considered a reimagining of Radio Canada International in 2023 with annual funding of $20-million to $30-million, which isn't going ahead. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Madly off in all directions: making sense of Trump’s war on allies

  • The U.S. is waking up to the fact that being a hegemonic power requires a lot of effort.
Opinion | BY DAVID CARMENT, DANI BELO | February 11, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump Trump’s strategy aims to insulate his country from the vagaries of a multipolar world, but does not guarantee a more stable or prosperous one, write David Carment and Dani Belo. White House photograph by Tia Dufour

Madly off in all directions: making sense of Trump’s war on allies

Opinion | BY DAVID CARMENT, DANI BELO | February 11, 2025
  • The U.S. is waking up to the fact that being a hegemonic power requires a lot of effort.

Madly off in all directions: making sense of Trump’s war on allies

Opinion | BY DAVID CARMENT, DANI BELO | February 11, 2025
  • The U.S. is waking up to the fact that being a hegemonic power requires a lot of effort.
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump Trump’s strategy aims to insulate his country from the vagaries of a multipolar world, but does not guarantee a more stable or prosperous one, write David Carment and Dani Belo. White House photograph by Tia Dufour

Post-1945 order in flux as superpowers challenge borders

  • United States President Donald Trump demanding to take over Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada, and the Gaza Strip is empire-building of the crudest sort.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 11, 2025
UN Security Council
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council, pictured on Jan. 25. The keystone of the international system is under attack with countries sabotaging the barriers put in place to limit the spread of war, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of United Nations/Evan Schneider

Post-1945 order in flux as superpowers challenge borders

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 11, 2025
  • United States President Donald Trump demanding to take over Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada, and the Gaza Strip is empire-building of the crudest sort.

Post-1945 order in flux as superpowers challenge borders

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 11, 2025
  • United States President Donald Trump demanding to take over Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada, and the Gaza Strip is empire-building of the crudest sort.
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council, pictured on Jan. 25. The keystone of the international system is under attack with countries sabotaging the barriers put in place to limit the spread of war, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of United Nations/Evan Schneider

Poilievre pitches beefier Arctic force

  • Plus, Trudeau on day two of AI summit.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 11, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre proposed expanding Canada's military presence in the Arctic at a press conference in Iqaluit yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Poilievre pitches beefier Arctic force

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 11, 2025
  • Plus, Trudeau on day two of AI summit.

Poilievre pitches beefier Arctic force

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 11, 2025
  • Plus, Trudeau on day two of AI summit.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre proposed expanding Canada's military presence in the Arctic at a press conference in Iqaluit yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New Minister Erskine-Smith lines up a fresh housing team

  • Most of former minister Sean Fraser’s team have exited, with only three remaining among the 14 staffers confirmed so far in new Housing Minister
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2025
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith has brought a few staff from his MP office over to his new ministerial team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Minister Erskine-Smith lines up a fresh housing team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2025
  • Most of former minister Sean Fraser’s team have exited, with only three remaining among the 14 staffers confirmed so far in new Housing Minister

New Minister Erskine-Smith lines up a fresh housing team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2025
  • Most of former minister Sean Fraser’s team have exited, with only three remaining among the 14 staffers confirmed so far in new Housing Minister
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith has brought a few staff from his MP office over to his new ministerial team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fighting back through defence innovation

  • We owe it to ourselves to have sovereign defence capabilities that meet our needs, and can help contribute to the security of our allies
Opinion | BY CHARLOTTE DUVAL-LANTOINE | February 10, 2025
Bill Blair
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair. As long as our governments continue to have low tolerance to mistakes and refuse to reward outside-the-box thinking, we will fall behind, writes Charlotte Duval-Lantoine The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fighting back through defence innovation

Opinion | BY CHARLOTTE DUVAL-LANTOINE | February 10, 2025
  • We owe it to ourselves to have sovereign defence capabilities that meet our needs, and can help contribute to the security of our allies

Fighting back through defence innovation

Opinion | BY CHARLOTTE DUVAL-LANTOINE | February 10, 2025
  • We owe it to ourselves to have sovereign defence capabilities that meet our needs, and can help contribute to the security of our allies
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair. As long as our governments continue to have low tolerance to mistakes and refuse to reward outside-the-box thinking, we will fall behind, writes Charlotte Duval-Lantoine The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Talking Trump’s truth

  • Canadian leaders have begun finding creative solutions to solve a problem that does not exist.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 10, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's blaming of Canada for the entire drug-overdose tragedy in his country defies all logic, writes Scott Taylor. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Talking Trump’s truth

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 10, 2025
  • Canadian leaders have begun finding creative solutions to solve a problem that does not exist.

Talking Trump’s truth

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 10, 2025
  • Canadian leaders have begun finding creative solutions to solve a problem that does not exist.
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's blaming of Canada for the entire drug-overdose tragedy in his country defies all logic, writes Scott Taylor. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Paradoxically, Trump has given Canada the opportunity for serious change

  • Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's insults have done us a big favour: he has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

Paradoxically, Trump has given Canada the opportunity for serious change

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2025
  • Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now

Paradoxically, Trump has given Canada the opportunity for serious change

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2025
  • Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's insults have done us a big favour: he has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

Trudeau attends AI summit co-chaired by India’s Modi

  • Plus, Trump to announce a 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports from all countries.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 10, 2025
Modi and Trudeau mashup. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons and Andrew Meade
Modi and Trudeau mashup. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons and Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is appearing at the AI Action Summit in Paris hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, will also be attending the event as its co-chair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Trudeau attends AI summit co-chaired by India’s Modi

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 10, 2025
  • Plus, Trump to announce a 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports from all countries.

Trudeau attends AI summit co-chaired by India’s Modi

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 10, 2025
  • Plus, Trump to announce a 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports from all countries.
Modi and Trudeau mashup. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons and Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is appearing at the AI Action Summit in Paris hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, will also be attending the event as its co-chair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

  • Investments are frozen and long-term planning decisions are largely on hold in the manufacturing sector ‘as everybody tries to figure out where this is
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
On Feb. 3, U.S. President Donald Trump, left, agreed to put a 30-day pause on tariffs against Canada. In a social media post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would take measures intended stop the flow of fentanyl across the border. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
  • Investments are frozen and long-term planning decisions are largely on hold in the manufacturing sector ‘as everybody tries to figure out where this is

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
  • Investments are frozen and long-term planning decisions are largely on hold in the manufacturing sector ‘as everybody tries to figure out where this is
On Feb. 3, U.S. President Donald Trump, left, agreed to put a 30-day pause on tariffs against Canada. In a social media post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would take measures intended stop the flow of fentanyl across the border. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Canada land and spirit

  • When Canadians have pride in each other, we are unstoppable because of the strength of our shared sense of spirit.  
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 10, 2025
This is a call for us to protect each other across the differences—because of the differences, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada land and spirit

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 10, 2025
  • When Canadians have pride in each other, we are unstoppable because of the strength of our shared sense of spirit.  

Canada land and spirit

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 10, 2025
  • When Canadians have pride in each other, we are unstoppable because of the strength of our shared sense of spirit.  
This is a call for us to protect each other across the differences—because of the differences, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Captain Canada’s got a hot mic

  • Up until Doug Ford's hot mic comments about Donald Trump, he was smooth sailing as Captain Canada, but he's hit some rough waters.
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 10, 2025
Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford
Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the First Ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Captain Canada’s got a hot mic

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 10, 2025
  • Up until Doug Ford's hot mic comments about Donald Trump, he was smooth sailing as Captain Canada, but he's hit some rough waters.

Captain Canada’s got a hot mic

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 10, 2025
  • Up until Doug Ford's hot mic comments about Donald Trump, he was smooth sailing as Captain Canada, but he's hit some rough waters.
Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the First Ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump’s tariffs could require pandemic-style public service mobilization, say observers

  • Donald Trump's month-long delay pushes talks closer to the date of the Liberal leadership contest, the end to prorogation, and a potential federal election.
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
John Hannaford
John Hannaford
Canada is 'fortunate' to have Clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford, pictured, and his background as a 'former trade deputy minister and experienced Washington hand,' says former PCO clerk Michael Wernick. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump’s tariffs could require pandemic-style public service mobilization, say observers

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
  • Donald Trump's month-long delay pushes talks closer to the date of the Liberal leadership contest, the end to prorogation, and a potential federal election.

Trump’s tariffs could require pandemic-style public service mobilization, say observers

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
  • Donald Trump's month-long delay pushes talks closer to the date of the Liberal leadership contest, the end to prorogation, and a potential federal election.
John Hannaford
Canada is 'fortunate' to have Clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford, pictured, and his background as a 'former trade deputy minister and experienced Washington hand,' says former PCO clerk Michael Wernick. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Canada’s border crisis: how we got here, and what to do next

  • This fragmented structure overseeing our borders—reminiscent of the systemic failures America faced pre-9/11—seriously impedes effective intelligence-gathering and law enforcement. 
Opinion | BY KELLY SUNDBERG | January 7, 2025
Longtime Liberal MP David McGuinty became the new public safety minister on Dec. 20, 2024. Our government’s inability to secure the border has put Canadians at needless risk, writes Kelly Sundberg. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s border crisis: how we got here, and what to do next

Opinion | BY KELLY SUNDBERG | January 7, 2025
  • This fragmented structure overseeing our borders—reminiscent of the systemic failures America faced pre-9/11—seriously impedes effective intelligence-gathering and law enforcement. 

Canada’s border crisis: how we got here, and what to do next

Opinion | BY KELLY SUNDBERG | January 7, 2025
  • This fragmented structure overseeing our borders—reminiscent of the systemic failures America faced pre-9/11—seriously impedes effective intelligence-gathering and law enforcement. 
Longtime Liberal MP David McGuinty became the new public safety minister on Dec. 20, 2024. Our government’s inability to secure the border has put Canadians at needless risk, writes Kelly Sundberg. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Trudeau, Liberal HQ undecided on whether sitting cabinet ministers can run for leadership

  • Cabinet ministers should resign before entering a leadership race since they must solicit donations and memberships, says former Conservative cabinet minister and leadership candidate
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 7, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
The federal Liberal caucus will gather on the Hill for a six-hour meeting on Jan. 8 where it's expected they'll get a presentation from party headquarters about the rules for the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Trudeau, Liberal HQ undecided on whether sitting cabinet ministers can run for leadership

News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 7, 2025
  • Cabinet ministers should resign before entering a leadership race since they must solicit donations and memberships, says former Conservative cabinet minister and leadership candidate

PM Trudeau, Liberal HQ undecided on whether sitting cabinet ministers can run for leadership

News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 7, 2025
  • Cabinet ministers should resign before entering a leadership race since they must solicit donations and memberships, says former Conservative cabinet minister and leadership candidate
Justin Trudeau
The federal Liberal caucus will gather on the Hill for a six-hour meeting on Jan. 8 where it's expected they'll get a presentation from party headquarters about the rules for the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time to dig deep into a strategy for geothermal power

  • Strategic investments in innovation and a supportive policy context could build on a proven made-in-Canada model to position us at the forefront of geothermal.
Opinion | BY PETER MASSIE, EMILY SMEJKAL | January 7, 2025
Jonathan Wilkinson
Jonathan Wilkinson
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson. Canada has the natural advantages that could help it catch up and lead with next-generation geothermal power, write Peter Massie and Emily Smejkal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time to dig deep into a strategy for geothermal power

Opinion | BY PETER MASSIE, EMILY SMEJKAL | January 7, 2025
  • Strategic investments in innovation and a supportive policy context could build on a proven made-in-Canada model to position us at the forefront of geothermal.

Time to dig deep into a strategy for geothermal power

Opinion | BY PETER MASSIE, EMILY SMEJKAL | January 7, 2025
  • Strategic investments in innovation and a supportive policy context could build on a proven made-in-Canada model to position us at the forefront of geothermal.
Jonathan Wilkinson
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson. Canada has the natural advantages that could help it catch up and lead with next-generation geothermal power, write Peter Massie and Emily Smejkal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

From third party to PMO: Trudeau’s leadership in photos

  • The clock has officially started to tick down on Justin Trudeau’s status as the leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 7, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau addresses party members after winning the Liberal leadership race in Ottawa on April 14, 2013. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

From third party to PMO: Trudeau’s leadership in photos

FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 7, 2025
  • The clock has officially started to tick down on Justin Trudeau’s status as the leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada

From third party to PMO: Trudeau’s leadership in photos

FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 7, 2025
  • The clock has officially started to tick down on Justin Trudeau’s status as the leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau addresses party members after winning the Liberal leadership race in Ottawa on April 14, 2013. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Resigning Trudeau admits Liberal caucus dissent, but fails to own his role in the breakdown, say observers

  • Justin Trudeau ‘showed a lot of honesty’ when outlining his plans to step down, says former Liberal staffer Olivier Cullen. But former Conservative staffer
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 7, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters outside Rideau Cottage that ‘internal battles’ had made it impossible for him to continue as leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Resigning Trudeau admits Liberal caucus dissent, but fails to own his role in the breakdown, say observers

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 7, 2025
  • Justin Trudeau ‘showed a lot of honesty’ when outlining his plans to step down, says former Liberal staffer Olivier Cullen. But former Conservative staffer

Resigning Trudeau admits Liberal caucus dissent, but fails to own his role in the breakdown, say observers

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 7, 2025
  • Justin Trudeau ‘showed a lot of honesty’ when outlining his plans to step down, says former Liberal staffer Olivier Cullen. But former Conservative staffer
Justin Trudeau
On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters outside Rideau Cottage that ‘internal battles’ had made it impossible for him to continue as leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Looking back on the good and bad of Trudeau’s years in power

  • Justin Trudeau will be remembered for many things: rebuilding the Liberal Party, many ethics scandals, a gender-balanced cabinet, ministerial exits, and key policy moves
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 7, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to step down once a new Liberal leader has been found. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Looking back on the good and bad of Trudeau’s years in power

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 7, 2025
  • Justin Trudeau will be remembered for many things: rebuilding the Liberal Party, many ethics scandals, a gender-balanced cabinet, ministerial exits, and key policy moves

Looking back on the good and bad of Trudeau’s years in power

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 7, 2025
  • Justin Trudeau will be remembered for many things: rebuilding the Liberal Party, many ethics scandals, a gender-balanced cabinet, ministerial exits, and key policy moves
Justin Trudeau
On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to step down once a new Liberal leader has been found. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Legislation off life support

  • Twenty-five government bills before the House of Commons died on the Order Paper when Parliament was prorogued until March 24.
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 7, 2025
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block.
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block.
With Parliament now prorogued, the House of Commons will remain empty until March 24. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the development on Jan. 6 when he said he would be stepping down once a new Liberal leader had been elected. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Legislation off life support

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 7, 2025
  • Twenty-five government bills before the House of Commons died on the Order Paper when Parliament was prorogued until March 24.

Legislation off life support

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 7, 2025
  • Twenty-five government bills before the House of Commons died on the Order Paper when Parliament was prorogued until March 24.
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block.
With Parliament now prorogued, the House of Commons will remain empty until March 24. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the development on Jan. 6 when he said he would be stepping down once a new Liberal leader had been elected. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Prorogues

  • Plus, a look at Justin Trudeau’s legacy as prime minister.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 7, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plan to resign, and prorogue Canada's Parliament, in front of Rideau Cottage yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Prorogues

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 7, 2025
  • Plus, a look at Justin Trudeau’s legacy as prime minister.

The Prorogues

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 7, 2025
  • Plus, a look at Justin Trudeau’s legacy as prime minister.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plan to resign, and prorogue Canada's Parliament, in front of Rideau Cottage yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau’s departure leaves uncertainty about Liberal leadership selection process and timeline

  • Pollster Darrell Bricker says the lack of clarity is characteristic of the Trudeau-era Liberals whose ‘sole focus tends to be on the announcement,’ which
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 6, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans to step down after a new Liberal leader is chosen, but the key dates and process for that leadership contest remain unknown. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau’s departure leaves uncertainty about Liberal leadership selection process and timeline

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 6, 2025
  • Pollster Darrell Bricker says the lack of clarity is characteristic of the Trudeau-era Liberals whose ‘sole focus tends to be on the announcement,’ which

Trudeau’s departure leaves uncertainty about Liberal leadership selection process and timeline

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 6, 2025
  • Pollster Darrell Bricker says the lack of clarity is characteristic of the Trudeau-era Liberals whose ‘sole focus tends to be on the announcement,’ which
Justin Trudeau
On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans to step down after a new Liberal leader is chosen, but the key dates and process for that leadership contest remain unknown. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Businessman and former Grit MP Baylis first out of the gate to announce bid for Liberal leadership

  • Frank Baylis, a successful businessman and former Montreal Liberal MP, says he wants to run. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is also considering running for
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 6, 2025
Frank Baylis
Frank Baylis
Liberal MP Frank Baylis, pictured in May 2019, says he plans to run to become the next Liberal leader. The Hill Times photographs by Peter Mazereeuw, Sam Garcia

Businessman and former Grit MP Baylis first out of the gate to announce bid for Liberal leadership

News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 6, 2025
  • Frank Baylis, a successful businessman and former Montreal Liberal MP, says he wants to run. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is also considering running for

Businessman and former Grit MP Baylis first out of the gate to announce bid for Liberal leadership

News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 6, 2025
  • Frank Baylis, a successful businessman and former Montreal Liberal MP, says he wants to run. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is also considering running for
Frank Baylis
Liberal MP Frank Baylis, pictured in May 2019, says he plans to run to become the next Liberal leader. The Hill Times photographs by Peter Mazereeuw, Sam Garcia

Time for a foreign legion

  • With a Canadian Foreign Legion deployed, the regular combat arms units could begin the healing process of bringing themselves back to full operational readiness
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 6, 2025
Canada’s commitment to a beefed-up mission in Latvia will negatively impact the Army's morale over time without extra support, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Staff Sergeant Christian Milano, Spanish Army

Time for a foreign legion

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 6, 2025
  • With a Canadian Foreign Legion deployed, the regular combat arms units could begin the healing process of bringing themselves back to full operational readiness

Time for a foreign legion

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 6, 2025
  • With a Canadian Foreign Legion deployed, the regular combat arms units could begin the healing process of bringing themselves back to full operational readiness
Canada’s commitment to a beefed-up mission in Latvia will negatively impact the Army's morale over time without extra support, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Staff Sergeant Christian Milano, Spanish Army

The PM who walked into the cold: a dispatch from Trudeau’s resignation announcement

  • Given the months of speculation, the internal unrest, and the dire polls, Justin Trudeau’s announcement seemed almost as inevitable as Ottawa enduring chilly weather
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 6, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
A few dozen reporters, photographers, and camera operators waited outside Rideau Cottage for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation announcement on Jan. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The PM who walked into the cold: a dispatch from Trudeau’s resignation announcement

FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 6, 2025
  • Given the months of speculation, the internal unrest, and the dire polls, Justin Trudeau’s announcement seemed almost as inevitable as Ottawa enduring chilly weather

The PM who walked into the cold: a dispatch from Trudeau’s resignation announcement

FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 6, 2025
  • Given the months of speculation, the internal unrest, and the dire polls, Justin Trudeau’s announcement seemed almost as inevitable as Ottawa enduring chilly weather
Justin Trudeau
A few dozen reporters, photographers, and camera operators waited outside Rideau Cottage for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation announcement on Jan. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Full transcript of Justin Trudeau’s resignation remarks

  • 'Last night, over dinner, I told my kids about the decision that I'm sharing with you today: I intend to resign as party leader—as
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 6, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference outside his home at Rideau Cottage on Jan. 6 to announce his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Full transcript of Justin Trudeau’s resignation remarks

FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 6, 2025
  • 'Last night, over dinner, I told my kids about the decision that I'm sharing with you today: I intend to resign as party leader—as

Full transcript of Justin Trudeau’s resignation remarks

FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 6, 2025
  • 'Last night, over dinner, I told my kids about the decision that I'm sharing with you today: I intend to resign as party leader—as
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference outside his home at Rideau Cottage on Jan. 6 to announce his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Memo to Liberals: Canada needs another Trudeau, but without the baggage 

  • Liberal Party members have much to consider after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to resign as party leader and then as prime minister
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | January 6, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
After weeks of building pressure from his caucus to resign, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his plan to step down as Liberal Party leader on Jan. 6, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Memo to Liberals: Canada needs another Trudeau, but without the baggage 

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | January 6, 2025
  • Liberal Party members have much to consider after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to resign as party leader and then as prime minister

Memo to Liberals: Canada needs another Trudeau, but without the baggage 

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | January 6, 2025
  • Liberal Party members have much to consider after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to resign as party leader and then as prime minister
Justin Trudeau
After weeks of building pressure from his caucus to resign, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his plan to step down as Liberal Party leader on Jan. 6, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Trudeau legacy

  • In the lead-up to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Jan. 6, The Hill Times has gathered commentary, kept under embargo until now, from
News | BY ARTHUR MILNES | January 6, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party at a press conference outside Rideau Cottage on Jan. 6, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Trudeau legacy

News | BY ARTHUR MILNES | January 6, 2025
  • In the lead-up to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Jan. 6, The Hill Times has gathered commentary, kept under embargo until now, from

The Trudeau legacy

News | BY ARTHUR MILNES | January 6, 2025
  • In the lead-up to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Jan. 6, The Hill Times has gathered commentary, kept under embargo until now, from
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party at a press conference outside Rideau Cottage on Jan. 6, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Staring down the barrel of 2025

  • The current uncertainty and lack of a well-anchored, unifying voice will put Canada at a severe disadvantage in the onrushing showdown with Donald Trump.
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 6, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Like any bully, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump needs someone to pick on for the sake of his audience, and for that role he seems to have chosen Canada. White House photograph by Andrea Hanks

Staring down the barrel of 2025

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 6, 2025
  • The current uncertainty and lack of a well-anchored, unifying voice will put Canada at a severe disadvantage in the onrushing showdown with Donald Trump.

Staring down the barrel of 2025

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 6, 2025
  • The current uncertainty and lack of a well-anchored, unifying voice will put Canada at a severe disadvantage in the onrushing showdown with Donald Trump.
Donald Trump
Like any bully, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump needs someone to pick on for the sake of his audience, and for that role he seems to have chosen Canada. White House photograph by Andrea Hanks

After intense caucus pressure, Trudeau announces plans to resign as Liberal leader, prorogues Parliament

  • Justin Trudeau has faced calls from an increasing number of MPs, including the Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada regional caucuses, to step down as
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, CHARELLE EVELYN | January 6, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
At a Jan 6 press conference, Justin Trudeau announced his plan to step down as Liberal leader and prime minister following a Liberal leadership race. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

After intense caucus pressure, Trudeau announces plans to resign as Liberal leader, prorogues Parliament

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, CHARELLE EVELYN | January 6, 2025
  • Justin Trudeau has faced calls from an increasing number of MPs, including the Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada regional caucuses, to step down as

After intense caucus pressure, Trudeau announces plans to resign as Liberal leader, prorogues Parliament

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, CHARELLE EVELYN | January 6, 2025
  • Justin Trudeau has faced calls from an increasing number of MPs, including the Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada regional caucuses, to step down as
Justin Trudeau
At a Jan 6 press conference, Justin Trudeau announced his plan to step down as Liberal leader and prime minister following a Liberal leadership race. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Watching, waiting

  • Plus, a look at the imperilled legislation stuck in Parliament.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 6, 2025
Rumour and speculation is swirling that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may resign early this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Watching, waiting

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 6, 2025
  • Plus, a look at the imperilled legislation stuck in Parliament.

Watching, waiting

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 6, 2025
  • Plus, a look at the imperilled legislation stuck in Parliament.
Rumour and speculation is swirling that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may resign early this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Legitimacy in wielding a non-existing sword

  • A review of the rules on how to oust a party leader, the history that influenced its evolution, why caucus ousting its leader is
Opinion | BY MILTON CHAN | January 6, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a meeting with other party leaders in his office in West Block on Dec. 3, 2024. The prime minister is under enormous pressure to resign as party leader because his party has been polling poorly for more than a year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Legitimacy in wielding a non-existing sword

Opinion | BY MILTON CHAN | January 6, 2025
  • A review of the rules on how to oust a party leader, the history that influenced its evolution, why caucus ousting its leader is

Legitimacy in wielding a non-existing sword

Opinion | BY MILTON CHAN | January 6, 2025
  • A review of the rules on how to oust a party leader, the history that influenced its evolution, why caucus ousting its leader is
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a meeting with other party leaders in his office in West Block on Dec. 3, 2024. The prime minister is under enormous pressure to resign as party leader because his party has been polling poorly for more than a year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Timing is right for Mark Carney to fill Canada’s leadership deficit

  • Given the huge threats to our future—of which Donald Trump is just one—Canada needs a leader with extensive economic experience, something which both Justin
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | January 6, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Mark Carney at the Liberal National Convention at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa on May 4, 2023. 'My own suspicion is that Carney is thinking hard about vying for the country’s top job, and is leaning towards stepping up should Trudeau leave,' writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Timing is right for Mark Carney to fill Canada’s leadership deficit

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | January 6, 2025
  • Given the huge threats to our future—of which Donald Trump is just one—Canada needs a leader with extensive economic experience, something which both Justin

Timing is right for Mark Carney to fill Canada’s leadership deficit

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | January 6, 2025
  • Given the huge threats to our future—of which Donald Trump is just one—Canada needs a leader with extensive economic experience, something which both Justin
Mark Carney
Mark Carney at the Liberal National Convention at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa on May 4, 2023. 'My own suspicion is that Carney is thinking hard about vying for the country’s top job, and is leaning towards stepping up should Trudeau leave,' writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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