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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, is in Quebec today for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, the office of the U.S. vice president
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, is in Quebec today for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, the office of the U.S. vice president
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | March 12, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime minister-designate Mark Carney champions of the same neoliberal economics that generationally increased the income inequality that is crushing a lot of Canadians, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | March 12, 2025
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | March 12, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime minister-designate Mark Carney champions of the same neoliberal economics that generationally increased the income inequality that is crushing a lot of Canadians, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 12, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the West Block on the morning of March 10 for the final days of his term as head of government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 12, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 12, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the West Block on the morning of March 10 for the final days of his term as head of government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 12, 2025
Our Arctic contains untold stores of minerals, oil, and gas, and holds a coveted shortcut across the top of the world, writes Andrew Caddell. DND photograph by Master Corporal Alana Morin
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 12, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 12, 2025
Our Arctic contains untold stores of minerals, oil, and gas, and holds a coveted shortcut across the top of the world, writes Andrew Caddell. DND photograph by Master Corporal Alana Morin
News | BY NEIL MOSS | March 12, 2025
Liberal MP Robert Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the foreign affairs minister, unveiled Canada's Africa strategy in Toronto on March 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | March 12, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | March 12, 2025
Liberal MP Robert Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the foreign affairs minister, unveiled Canada's Africa strategy in Toronto on March 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | March 12, 2025
Opinion | March 12, 2025
Opinion | March 12, 2025
Opinion | BY TAKESHI IWAYA | March 12, 2025
Japan-Canada relations have never been stronger, but in light of today’s complex geopolitical landscape, our two countries need each other more than ever, writes Takeshi Iwaya. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TAKESHI IWAYA | March 12, 2025
Opinion | BY TAKESHI IWAYA | March 12, 2025
Japan-Canada relations have never been stronger, but in light of today’s complex geopolitical landscape, our two countries need each other more than ever, writes Takeshi Iwaya. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Nicholas Kasirer
Supreme Court Justice Nicholas Kasirer will participate in a conference hosted by L'Association de droit constitutionnel at the University of Ottawa on March 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Nicholas Kasirer
Supreme Court Justice Nicholas Kasirer will participate in a conference hosted by L'Association de droit constitutionnel at the University of Ottawa on March 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 12, 2025
Bloc Québécois MP René Villemure announced on March 4 that he is battling cancer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 12, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 12, 2025
Bloc Québécois MP René Villemure announced on March 4 that he is battling cancer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 10, 2025
Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney won majority support in every riding during the party's leadership vote on March 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 10, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 10, 2025
Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney won majority support in every riding during the party's leadership vote on March 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 10, 2025
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump recently cast baseless aspersions on NATO's reliability, given its history in the wake of 9/11, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | March 10, 2025
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump recently cast baseless aspersions on NATO's reliability, given its history in the wake of 9/11, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2025
Amira Elghawaby
'We have so much to be proud of as Canadians, and that strength in our diversity is part of it,' says Amira Elghawaby, Canada's special representative on combatting Islamophobia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2025
Amira Elghawaby
'We have so much to be proud of as Canadians, and that strength in our diversity is part of it,' says Amira Elghawaby, Canada's special representative on combatting Islamophobia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY COLIN DRUHAN | March 10, 2025
Once dismissed as fringe ideology, the anti-gender movement has gained alarming traction in Canada in recent years, writes Colin Druhan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY COLIN DRUHAN | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY COLIN DRUHAN | March 10, 2025
Once dismissed as fringe ideology, the anti-gender movement has gained alarming traction in Canada in recent years, writes Colin Druhan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Newly elected Liberal Leader Mark Carney addresses supporters after winning on the first ballot with 85.9 per cent of the vote at the March 9 event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | March 10, 2025
Newly elected Liberal Leader Mark Carney addresses supporters after winning on the first ballot with 85.9 per cent of the vote at the March 9 event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 10, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imported Canadian goods on March 4, but had withdrawn some of the levies on March 6. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 10, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imported Canadian goods on March 4, but had withdrawn some of the levies on March 6. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | March 10, 2025
Opinion | March 10, 2025
Opinion | March 10, 2025
Opinion | March 10, 2025
Opinion | March 10, 2025
Opinion | March 10, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said ‘Axing the carbon tax is only the beginning,’ during a ‘Canada First’ rally for the party on Feb. 15 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said ‘Axing the carbon tax is only the beginning,’ during a ‘Canada First’ rally for the party on Feb. 15 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | March 10, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | March 10, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 10, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in West Block on March 4, 2025, in reaction to the levying of 25 per cent tariffs by the American government on Canadian exports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 10, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in West Block on March 4, 2025, in reaction to the levying of 25 per cent tariffs by the American government on Canadian exports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 10, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Following the Feb. 27 provincial election, the Liberals hold 43 federal Ontario ridings that have Progressive Conservative representation provincially. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 10, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 10, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Following the Feb. 27 provincial election, the Liberals hold 43 federal Ontario ridings that have Progressive Conservative representation provincially. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NICHOLAS RIVERS | March 10, 2025
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has said he's open to replacing the carbon tax if Canada can meet its climate change goals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NICHOLAS RIVERS | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY NICHOLAS RIVERS | March 10, 2025
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has said he's open to replacing the carbon tax if Canada can meet its climate change goals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 10, 2025
Conservative MPs Jake Stewart, left, and Gerald Soroka will not be running again in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Riddhi Kachhela, and courtesy of X
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 10, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 10, 2025
Conservative MPs Jake Stewart, left, and Gerald Soroka will not be running again in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Riddhi Kachhela, and courtesy of X
Opinion | BY MARK JACCARD | March 10, 2025
The oilsands in Fort McMurray, Alta. Canada can achieve zero GHG emissions with regulations alone, and not all regulations are as costly as economists may claim, writes Mark Jaccard. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY MARK JACCARD | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY MARK JACCARD | March 10, 2025
The oilsands in Fort McMurray, Alta. Canada can achieve zero GHG emissions with regulations alone, and not all regulations are as costly as economists may claim, writes Mark Jaccard. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 8, 2025
The government is using a virtual assistant tool that uses artificial intelligence to help clear the backlog of pay discrepancies caused by the Phoenix system. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 8, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 8, 2025
The government is using a virtual assistant tool that uses artificial intelligence to help clear the backlog of pay discrepancies caused by the Phoenix system. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | March 7, 2025
Trade insider Flavio Volpe, pictured in 2018, says Americans are the best messengers to tell U.S. President Donald Trump that tariffs are bad for business. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | March 7, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | March 7, 2025
Trade insider Flavio Volpe, pictured in 2018, says Americans are the best messengers to tell U.S. President Donald Trump that tariffs are bad for business. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 7, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers questions at 90 Elgin Street in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2023, before meeting with Canada's premiers to discuss health-care funding. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 7, 2025
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 7, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers questions at 90 Elgin Street in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2023, before meeting with Canada's premiers to discuss health-care funding. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference outside his home at Rideau Cottage on Jan. 6, 2025, to announce his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference outside his home at Rideau Cottage on Jan. 6, 2025, to announce his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
Arif Virani
Lawyers representing Attorney General Arif Virani are seeking a motion to dismiss legal action against the federal government in a court fight against Quebec’s language law, Bill 96. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
Arif Virani
Lawyers representing Attorney General Arif Virani are seeking a motion to dismiss legal action against the federal government in a court fight against Quebec’s language law, Bill 96. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 15, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the longest-serving world leader in the G7, having participated in eight summits. PMO photograph by Adam Scotti
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 15, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 15, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the longest-serving world leader in the G7, having participated in eight summits. PMO photograph by Adam Scotti
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
In December, the Liberals signalled an 'intent to explore' a potential switch to a national excise stamp for licensed cannabis products, but the looming election is threatening to extinguish the industry's hopes of receiving that small amount of relief. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
In December, the Liberals signalled an 'intent to explore' a potential switch to a national excise stamp for licensed cannabis products, but the looming election is threatening to extinguish the industry's hopes of receiving that small amount of relief. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 15, 2025
Amid the ongoing chaos, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, went to Florida to meet with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, also joined by Kevin O’Leary. Photograph courtesy of X/ABDanielleSmith
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 15, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 15, 2025
Amid the ongoing chaos, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, went to Florida to meet with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, also joined by Kevin O’Leary. Photograph courtesy of X/ABDanielleSmith
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | January 15, 2025
The shift has already begun in the provinces where premiers like Danielle Smith, left, and Doug Ford are spending significant political capital to fend off a trade war, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | January 15, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | January 15, 2025
The shift has already begun in the provinces where premiers like Danielle Smith, left, and Doug Ford are spending significant political capital to fend off a trade war, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | January 15, 2025
Opinion | January 15, 2025
Opinion | January 15, 2025
Opinion | January 15, 2025
Opinion | January 15, 2025
Opinion | January 15, 2025
Chrystia Freeland
The Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History hosts the launch of Catherine Tsalikis' new book, Chrystia, tracing the journey for former deputy PM and finance minister Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Chrystia Freeland
The Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History hosts the launch of Catherine Tsalikis' new book, Chrystia, tracing the journey for former deputy PM and finance minister Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
While working at Tim Hortons is not likely to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's next career move, oddmakers are guessing as to what sort of job he will take after he leaves politics. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
While working at Tim Hortons is not likely to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's next career move, oddmakers are guessing as to what sort of job he will take after he leaves politics. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 14, 2025
An interpreter at work in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building during a press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 14, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 14, 2025
An interpreter at work in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building during a press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 14, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has pledged to implement policies that align with the Israeli government if he becomes prime minister. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 14, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 14, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has pledged to implement policies that align with the Israeli government if he becomes prime minister. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY RACHEL SAMSON | January 14, 2025
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has threatened to pull the rug out from Canada’s goods and energy producers. Dozens of communities will be susceptible to workforce disruption from the energy transition in the coming decades, writes Rachel Samson. Flickr photograph by Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY RACHEL SAMSON | January 14, 2025
Opinion | BY RACHEL SAMSON | January 14, 2025
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has threatened to pull the rug out from Canada’s goods and energy producers. Dozens of communities will be susceptible to workforce disruption from the energy transition in the coming decades, writes Rachel Samson. Flickr photograph by Gage Skidmore
Mark Carney
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney has yet to officially launch his anticipated campaign for the Liberal Party leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Mark Carney
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney has yet to officially launch his anticipated campaign for the Liberal Party leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 13, 2025
The Peace Tower
The 2023-24 federal Public Accounts of Canada were tabled in the House of Commons on Dec. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 13, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 13, 2025
The Peace Tower
The 2023-24 federal Public Accounts of Canada were tabled in the House of Commons on Dec. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAUL DUFOUR | January 13, 2025
ustin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gives an update on the government’s response to the second wave of COVID-19 on Feb. 12, 2021, in Ottawa. His pandemic-era speeches helped underscore the importance of sound evidence and research findings, writes Paul Dufour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAUL DUFOUR | January 13, 2025
Opinion | BY PAUL DUFOUR | January 13, 2025
ustin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gives an update on the government’s response to the second wave of COVID-19 on Feb. 12, 2021, in Ottawa. His pandemic-era speeches helped underscore the importance of sound evidence and research findings, writes Paul Dufour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 13, 2025
Mark Carney
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is expected to launch his leadership campaign to succeed outgoing prime minister Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader on Thursday. The winner of that contest will be declared on March 9. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 13, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 13, 2025
Mark Carney
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is expected to launch his leadership campaign to succeed outgoing prime minister Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader on Thursday. The winner of that contest will be declared on March 9. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 13, 2025
Frank Baylis
An electrical engineer by training, Frank Baylis is currently the executive chairman of Baylis Medical Technologies. The Hill Times photograph by Peter Mazereeuw
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 13, 2025
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 13, 2025
Frank Baylis
An electrical engineer by training, Frank Baylis is currently the executive chairman of Baylis Medical Technologies. The Hill Times photograph by Peter Mazereeuw
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 13, 2025
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, with his now-former chief of staff Matthew Mann at the Liberal Party convention in Ottawa in May 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 13, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 13, 2025
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, with his now-former chief of staff Matthew Mann at the Liberal Party convention in Ottawa in May 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY FRANçOIS DESMARAIS | January 13, 2025
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, left, and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc should be going one step further to impose tariffs on all melted and poured Chinese steel, writes François Desmarais. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FRANçOIS DESMARAIS | January 13, 2025
Opinion | BY FRANçOIS DESMARAIS | January 13, 2025
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, left, and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc should be going one step further to impose tariffs on all melted and poured Chinese steel, writes François Desmarais. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade