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With the election behind them, Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre face a series of new challenges. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
With the election behind them, Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre face a series of new challenges. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
The House of Commons Chamber is pictured on Sept. 12, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
The House of Commons Chamber is pictured on Sept. 12, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet’s recent comments calling Canada an ‘artificial country’ were unwelcome at a time of the country’s existential crisis, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet’s recent comments calling Canada an ‘artificial country’ were unwelcome at a time of the country’s existential crisis, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump's views on Canada crushed any attempt by Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to steer the election away from anything not focused on Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and Pixabay, and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump's views on Canada crushed any attempt by Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to steer the election away from anything not focused on Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and Pixabay, and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16, 2018. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Opinion | April 30, 2025
Opinion | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16, 2018. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier are projected to spend nearly $8-million collectively on Meta ads alone this election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier are projected to spend nearly $8-million collectively on Meta ads alone this election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
The need to build trust in AI and ensure the technology is used for good are key factors in increasing business adoption. Clear rules for data privacy and security would help, writes Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
The need to build trust in AI and ensure the technology is used for good are key factors in increasing business adoption. Clear rules for data privacy and security would help, writes Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
The natural health products industry is an integral part of Canadians' proactive health care, made up of companies from coast to coast to coast, writes CHFA's Aaron Skelton. Image courtesy of Freepik
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
The natural health products industry is an integral part of Canadians' proactive health care, made up of companies from coast to coast to coast, writes CHFA's Aaron Skelton. Image courtesy of Freepik
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Conservative and Liberal supporters in Montreal ahead of the April 17 English-language leaders' debate. It is a major disservice to voters if party platforms are released mere days before ballots are cast, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Conservative and Liberal supporters in Montreal ahead of the April 17 English-language leaders' debate. It is a major disservice to voters if party platforms are released mere days before ballots are cast, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, takes to the stage after winning the federal election early in the morning on April 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, takes to the stage after winning the federal election early in the morning on April 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took a combined 85 per cent of the popular vote on April 28. That points to a two-party setup, which stifles innovation, intensifies polarization, and reduces politics to a zero-sum game, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took a combined 85 per cent of the popular vote on April 28. That points to a two-party setup, which stifles innovation, intensifies polarization, and reduces politics to a zero-sum game, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, left, resigned as party leader on election night, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre's party plunged into infighting after an election defeat by the Mark Carney Liberals. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's two-dozen seats could play a pivotal role in the new House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, left, resigned as party leader on election night, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre's party plunged into infighting after an election defeat by the Mark Carney Liberals. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's two-dozen seats could play a pivotal role in the new House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured after winning the election in the early hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, warned in his winning speech that the upcoming months may be challenging and will require sacrifices, but emphasized the importance of Canadian unity in the face of threats from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured after winning the election in the early hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, warned in his winning speech that the upcoming months may be challenging and will require sacrifices, but emphasized the importance of Canadian unity in the face of threats from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The federal government should fund at least 4,500 Practice Ready Assessment program slots across Canada over a four-year period, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez
The federal government should fund at least 4,500 Practice Ready Assessment program slots across Canada over a four-year period, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If the Liberals were to win, it would signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are the top concern for most Canadians, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If the Liberals were to win, it would signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are the top concern for most Canadians, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Mark Carney
If the polls are right, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney emerges victorious on April 28, it would be a remarkable outcome after the Trudeau era, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Mark Carney
If the polls are right, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney emerges victorious on April 28, it would be a remarkable outcome after the Trudeau era, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. More than 60,000 people came to St. Peter's Basilica last week to view the late pontiff's body and to pay their final respects before the funeral mass on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Pope Francis, who died of a stroke, was the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Wikimedia
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. More than 60,000 people came to St. Peter's Basilica last week to view the late pontiff's body and to pay their final respects before the funeral mass on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Pope Francis, who died of a stroke, was the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Wikimedia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, Conservative Andrew Scheer, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The ad with Scheer, 'Don't text your ex,' was previously available on YouTube, but was removed by April 25 due to a copyright claim by Sony Music Entertainment. Screen capture images courtesy of the Liberal Party, Conservative party, and NDP
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, Conservative Andrew Scheer, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The ad with Scheer, 'Don't text your ex,' was previously available on YouTube, but was removed by April 25 due to a copyright claim by Sony Music Entertainment. Screen capture images courtesy of the Liberal Party, Conservative party, and NDP
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are seeking votes from an electorate interested in a change in direction and standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump, according to polls published last week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are seeking votes from an electorate interested in a change in direction and standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump, according to polls published last week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
The 10-year relationship between the public service and the government of Justin Trudeau has come to an end and both Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, can legitimately claim to be 'change' candidates, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
The 10-year relationship between the public service and the government of Justin Trudeau has come to an end and both Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, can legitimately claim to be 'change' candidates, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston released a nearly three minute-long video on April 23 extolling his province and how "we will never be the 51st of anything." Screenshots courtesy of X
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston released a nearly three minute-long video on April 23 extolling his province and how "we will never be the 51st of anything." Screenshots courtesy of X
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
Author Pamela Cross' book, And Sometimes They Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence is one of five books on this year's Donner Prize shortlist, and considered one of the best public policy books of the year. Book cover and photograph courtesy of
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
Author Pamela Cross' book, And Sometimes They Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence is one of five books on this year's Donner Prize shortlist, and considered one of the best public policy books of the year. Book cover and photograph courtesy of
Gender-based violence is fundamentally intertwined with public safety, write Erin Lee, Julie Lalonde, and Heather McGregor. Unsplash photograph by Jason Leung
Gender-based violence is fundamentally intertwined with public safety, write Erin Lee, Julie Lalonde, and Heather McGregor. Unsplash photograph by Jason Leung
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all unveiled their platforms after the final leadership debate and after advance ballots had been cast. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all unveiled their platforms after the final leadership debate and after advance ballots had been cast. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
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
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 19, 2022
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca, and Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath are running to win the June 2 election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 19, 2022
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 19, 2022
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca, and Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath are running to win the June 2 election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARK WEGIERSKI | May 19, 2022
Pierre Poilievre, Jean Charest, Patrick Brown, Leslyn Lewis, Scott Aitchison, and Roman Baber. Should Charest win the leadership, there is the possibility that some small-c Conservatives will bolt to Maxime Bernier’s People’s Party of Canada. However, Charest’s supporters would argue that he would gain far more of centrist Liberal voters, than he would lose of hardcore conservatives. This would especially be the case in Ontario and Quebec, where Canadian elections are usually decided, writes Mark Wegierski. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARK WEGIERSKI | May 19, 2022
Opinion | BY MARK WEGIERSKI | May 19, 2022
Pierre Poilievre, Jean Charest, Patrick Brown, Leslyn Lewis, Scott Aitchison, and Roman Baber. Should Charest win the leadership, there is the possibility that some small-c Conservatives will bolt to Maxime Bernier’s People’s Party of Canada. However, Charest’s supporters would argue that he would gain far more of centrist Liberal voters, than he would lose of hardcore conservatives. This would especially be the case in Ontario and Quebec, where Canadian elections are usually decided, writes Mark Wegierski. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2022
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pictured on her way into the West Block for Question Period on May 3, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2022
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pictured on her way into the West Block for Question Period on May 3, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GEORGE ZIMMERMAN | May 19, 2022
Justice Minister David Lametti is the minister responsible for any changes to the Criminal Code, and George Zimmerman says the federal government should finally repeal the archaic law, Sec. 43 of the Criminal Code, 'to teach effective positive discipline of children, and pass this test of morality.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GEORGE ZIMMERMAN | May 19, 2022
Opinion | BY GEORGE ZIMMERMAN | May 19, 2022
Justice Minister David Lametti is the minister responsible for any changes to the Criminal Code, and George Zimmerman says the federal government should finally repeal the archaic law, Sec. 43 of the Criminal Code, 'to teach effective positive discipline of children, and pass this test of morality.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney stepped down as leader of the United Conservative Party last night. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney stepped down as leader of the United Conservative Party last night. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CYNTHIA MUNSTER | May 19, 2022
The crowd gathers at the Château Laurier on May 17 for Politics and the Pen 2022 for the gala’s return after a two year hiatus during COVID-19. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY CYNTHIA MUNSTER | May 19, 2022
FeatureBY CYNTHIA MUNSTER | May 19, 2022
The crowd gathers at the Château Laurier on May 17 for Politics and the Pen 2022 for the gala’s return after a two year hiatus during COVID-19. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 19, 2022
Canada’s Conservatives have a larger following on YouTube compared to their rivals in other political parties, and leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre has made online video a central part of his campaign. In one recent video, Poilievre appeared in front of Sudbury’s iconic Big Nickel to talk about inflation. Image courtesy of Pierre Poilievre’s YouTube channel
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 19, 2022
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 19, 2022
Canada’s Conservatives have a larger following on YouTube compared to their rivals in other political parties, and leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre has made online video a central part of his campaign. In one recent video, Poilievre appeared in front of Sudbury’s iconic Big Nickel to talk about inflation. Image courtesy of Pierre Poilievre’s YouTube channel
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 18, 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin, pictured March 10, 2022. Russia is not a fascist state, just a kleptocracy where the thieves and the thugs have taken power, but Putin’s personal behaviour does begin to resemble Hitler in his bunker in the final days, and Hitler too was very ill. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 18, 2022
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 18, 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin, pictured March 10, 2022. Russia is not a fascist state, just a kleptocracy where the thieves and the thugs have taken power, but Putin’s personal behaviour does begin to resemble Hitler in his bunker in the final days, and Hitler too was very ill. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GEOFFREY TURNER | May 18, 2022
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and the Liberal government view our tax system as a social engineering tool to generate maximum revenue for highly progressive redistribution, and to fund massive spending programs, writes Geoffrey Turner. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY GEOFFREY TURNER | May 18, 2022
Opinion | BY GEOFFREY TURNER | May 18, 2022
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and the Liberal government view our tax system as a social engineering tool to generate maximum revenue for highly progressive redistribution, and to fund massive spending programs, writes Geoffrey Turner. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, arrives at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Ottawa on May 18, 2022, for the National Capital Region stop of his Canadian tour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, arrives at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Ottawa on May 18, 2022, for the National Capital Region stop of his Canadian tour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MIKE FEGELMAN | May 18, 2022
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s leadership, headed by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a malign influence in the world and adding nuclear capability to the mix would only supercharge its reach, writes Mike Fegelman. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY MIKE FEGELMAN | May 18, 2022
Opinion | BY MIKE FEGELMAN | May 18, 2022
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s leadership, headed by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a malign influence in the world and adding nuclear capability to the mix would only supercharge its reach, writes Mike Fegelman. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY JOHANNA MIZGALA | May 18, 2022
The limestone sculpture Sednay by Nunavut artist Bart Hanna Kappianaq. Photographs courtesy of the House of Commons
Opinion | BY JOHANNA MIZGALA | May 18, 2022
Opinion | BY JOHANNA MIZGALA | May 18, 2022
The limestone sculpture Sednay by Nunavut artist Bart Hanna Kappianaq. Photographs courtesy of the House of Commons
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive at the Ottawa International Airport on May 17, 2022, for the National Capital Region stop of their Canadian tour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive at the Ottawa International Airport on May 17, 2022, for the National Capital Region stop of their Canadian tour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 18, 2022
Doug Ford
If anything, Ontario Premier Doug Ford seems to have shown that, although people are worried about impending climate disasters, they’re not too fussy about accountability when it comes to what governments are actually doing, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 18, 2022
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 18, 2022
Doug Ford
If anything, Ontario Premier Doug Ford seems to have shown that, although people are worried about impending climate disasters, they’re not too fussy about accountability when it comes to what governments are actually doing, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prince Charles, pictured greeting Canadians in Ottawa on July 1, 2017, returns to the National Capital Region on May 18 as part of a three-day tour with his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. The Hill Times file photograph
Prince Charles, pictured greeting Canadians in Ottawa on July 1, 2017, returns to the National Capital Region on May 18 as part of a three-day tour with his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 18, 2022
B.C. NDP MP Peter Julian, left, and Conservative MPs Ed Fast, Brad Vis, and Mark Strahl all stressed that the new boundary maps recently published by the B.C. redistribution commission are only proposals, with the key public hearing process soon to begin. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and photographs courtesy of Facebook
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 18, 2022
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 18, 2022
B.C. NDP MP Peter Julian, left, and Conservative MPs Ed Fast, Brad Vis, and Mark Strahl all stressed that the new boundary maps recently published by the B.C. redistribution commission are only proposals, with the key public hearing process soon to begin. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and photographs courtesy of Facebook
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | May 18, 2022
Police outside the Tops supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., where 10 people were killed in a racist attack by a white gunman on May 14. As this plays out in the coming weeks, we can be sure to see the handwringing and finger-pointing amongst white people who can’t seem to grasp that they’re more racist than they think they are and are happy to tolerate racism when it aids their comfort, writes Erica Ifill. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | May 18, 2022
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | May 18, 2022
Police outside the Tops supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., where 10 people were killed in a racist attack by a white gunman on May 14. As this plays out in the coming weeks, we can be sure to see the handwringing and finger-pointing amongst white people who can’t seem to grasp that they’re more racist than they think they are and are happy to tolerate racism when it aids their comfort, writes Erica Ifill. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 18, 2022
Conservative MPs Michael Barrett, right, and Michael Cooper at a May 10, 2022, press conference with families who have been affected by the medical assistance in dying program. Cooper and Barrett are calling for an update to the legislation surrounding C-7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 18, 2022
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 18, 2022
Conservative MPs Michael Barrett, right, and Michael Cooper at a May 10, 2022, press conference with families who have been affected by the medical assistance in dying program. Cooper and Barrett are calling for an update to the legislation surrounding C-7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 18, 2022
Quebec Premier François Legault’s Bill 96 is a ham-fisted law that will apply to federally regulated businesses with the Trudeau government’s tacit consent, via the new Official Languages Act, Bill C-13., writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 18, 2022
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 18, 2022
Quebec Premier François Legault’s Bill 96 is a ham-fisted law that will apply to federally regulated businesses with the Trudeau government’s tacit consent, via the new Official Languages Act, Bill C-13., writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 18, 2022
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly tweeted that violence at the al-Aqsa mosque is 'unacceptable,' but some want the Liberal government to be more heavy handed in its response. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 18, 2022
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 18, 2022
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly tweeted that violence at the al-Aqsa mosque is 'unacceptable,' but some want the Liberal government to be more heavy handed in its response. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade