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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 | April 26, 2023
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks with reporters in the West Block on Oct. 18, 2022. Millions of dollars in funding related to SMRs has been allocated to Natural Resources Canada in recent years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | April 26, 2023
Opinion | April 26, 2023
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks with reporters in the West Block on Oct. 18, 2022. Millions of dollars in funding related to SMRs has been allocated to Natural Resources Canada in recent years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAUL SAMSON | April 26, 2023
Innovation, Science, and Technology Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters on the Hill on March 31. Canada needs to take leadership on AI governance now as it builds towards hosting the G7 in 2025, writes CIGI's Paul Samson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAUL SAMSON | April 26, 2023
Opinion | BY PAUL SAMSON | April 26, 2023
Innovation, Science, and Technology Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters on the Hill on March 31. Canada needs to take leadership on AI governance now as it builds towards hosting the G7 in 2025, writes CIGI's Paul Samson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former Conservative Party deputy leader Lisa Raitt is among the speakers on deck at the Public Policy Forum's 2023 Canada Growth Summit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former Conservative Party deputy leader Lisa Raitt is among the speakers on deck at the Public Policy Forum's 2023 Canada Growth Summit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 26, 2023
Liberal MP David McGuinty has chaired the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians since its creation in 2017. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 26, 2023
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 26, 2023
Liberal MP David McGuinty has chaired the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians since its creation in 2017. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 26, 2023
Air Canada, a significant employer of anglophone Quebecers, recently announced it would submit to the Charter of the French Language, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 26, 2023
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 26, 2023
Air Canada, a significant employer of anglophone Quebecers, recently announced it would submit to the Charter of the French Language, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 26, 2023
Canadians might want to give some thought to what kind of country they want as they sidle up to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, whose post-truth, pernicious, and divisive tactics would win high marks from any Republican organizer, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 26, 2023
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 26, 2023
Canadians might want to give some thought to what kind of country they want as they sidle up to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, whose post-truth, pernicious, and divisive tactics would win high marks from any Republican organizer, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | April 26, 2023
From left to right: David Herle, Rick Mercer, Pierre Poilievre, and Elon Musk. Musk's recent changes to Twitter have sparked debate among Canadian politicos. The Hill Times photographs by Aidan Chamandy and Andrew Meade, and photograph courtesy of Flickr/NVIDIA Corporation
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | April 26, 2023
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | April 26, 2023
From left to right: David Herle, Rick Mercer, Pierre Poilievre, and Elon Musk. Musk's recent changes to Twitter have sparked debate among Canadian politicos. The Hill Times photographs by Aidan Chamandy and Andrew Meade, and photograph courtesy of Flickr/NVIDIA Corporation
Opinion | April 26, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrive for a joint press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa on March 24. Our two countries have their work cut out for them to live up to their pledge to safeguard the Central Arctic Ocean, write Janis Searles Jones and Louie Porta. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | April 26, 2023
Opinion | April 26, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrive for a joint press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa on March 24. Our two countries have their work cut out for them to live up to their pledge to safeguard the Central Arctic Ocean, write Janis Searles Jones and Louie Porta. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | April 26, 2023
With a long-sought commitment to ban replacement workers still to be realized, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's caucus will be 'under immense pressure' to maintain the supply-and-confidence with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government, says professor Larry Savage. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | April 26, 2023
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | April 26, 2023
With a long-sought commitment to ban replacement workers still to be realized, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's caucus will be 'under immense pressure' to maintain the supply-and-confidence with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government, says professor Larry Savage. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 26, 2023
Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre speaks with soldiers deployed on Operation Unifier in the U.K. on Oct. 28, 2022. Last October, Eyre declared the personnel shortage to be the CAF’s No. 1 priority, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of the CAF/Corp. Eric Greico
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 26, 2023
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | April 26, 2023
Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre speaks with soldiers deployed on Operation Unifier in the U.K. on Oct. 28, 2022. Last October, Eyre declared the personnel shortage to be the CAF’s No. 1 priority, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of the CAF/Corp. Eric Greico
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 25, 2023
ISG Senator Kim Pate says critics of the possible costs of a guaranteed basic income often ignore the ‘downstream savings’ for the health-care and criminal justice systems if more Canadians are lifted out of poverty. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 25, 2023
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 25, 2023
ISG Senator Kim Pate says critics of the possible costs of a guaranteed basic income often ignore the ‘downstream savings’ for the health-care and criminal justice systems if more Canadians are lifted out of poverty. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY YASSER M. DHOUIB | April 25, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured. Canada's foreign policy needs to pay attention to Morocco, a country that is emerging as a strategic gateway to Africa, and Canada needs to recognize the country's growing importance in the region, writes Yasser M. Dhouib. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY YASSER M. DHOUIB | April 25, 2023
Opinion | BY YASSER M. DHOUIB | April 25, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured. Canada's foreign policy needs to pay attention to Morocco, a country that is emerging as a strategic gateway to Africa, and Canada needs to recognize the country's growing importance in the region, writes Yasser M. Dhouib. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal Party national director Azam Ishmael, left, and former national campaign Conservative Party manager Hamish Marshall. Both are scheduled to appear in front of House Procedure and Affairs Committee to answer questions about foreign interference in Canadian elections. Photographs courtesy of Twitter
Liberal Party national director Azam Ishmael, left, and former national campaign Conservative Party manager Hamish Marshall. Both are scheduled to appear in front of House Procedure and Affairs Committee to answer questions about foreign interference in Canadian elections. Photographs courtesy of Twitter
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | April 24, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, centre, and Liberal members of the House Environment Committee speak to reporters on March 20 about tailings pond leaks in northern Alberta. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | April 24, 2023
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | April 24, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, centre, and Liberal members of the House Environment Committee speak to reporters on March 20 about tailings pond leaks in northern Alberta. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, welcomes German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Parliament Hill on April 24, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | April 24, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, welcomes German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Parliament Hill on April 24, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SAM ROUTLEY | April 24, 2023
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh stands in solidarity with the striking members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada. The party's supply-and-confidence agreement, while responsible for some policy success, is awkward for the NDP, writes Sam Routley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SAM ROUTLEY | April 24, 2023
Opinion | BY SAM ROUTLEY | April 24, 2023
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh stands in solidarity with the striking members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada. The party's supply-and-confidence agreement, while responsible for some policy success, is awkward for the NDP, writes Sam Routley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERIKA SIMPSON | April 24, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, with Defence Minister Anita Anand. Last week, Trudeau's government committed $62.3-billion in new military spending over the next 20 years, including its purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERIKA SIMPSON | April 24, 2023
Opinion | BY ERIKA SIMPSON | April 24, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, with Defence Minister Anita Anand. Last week, Trudeau's government committed $62.3-billion in new military spending over the next 20 years, including its purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR PERCY DOWNE | April 24, 2023
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier speaks with reporters in the West Block in October 2022. Bill S-258, tabled by CSG Senator Percy Downe on March 29, would, among other things, require the Minister of National Revenue to report to Parliament on the tax gap every three years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR PERCY DOWNE | April 24, 2023
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR PERCY DOWNE | April 24, 2023
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier speaks with reporters in the West Block in October 2022. Bill S-258, tabled by CSG Senator Percy Downe on March 29, would, among other things, require the Minister of National Revenue to report to Parliament on the tax gap every three years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | April 24, 2023
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Carolyn Bennett, pictured Nov. 1, 2022, heading to a cabinet meeting in the West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | April 24, 2023
Opinion | BY MARGARET EATON | April 24, 2023
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Carolyn Bennett, pictured Nov. 1, 2022, heading to a cabinet meeting in the West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | April 24, 2023
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh joined Public Service Alliance of Canada members picketing on Parliament Hill on April 19. There is no advantage to the NDP in voting with the Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois to bring down the government, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | April 24, 2023
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | April 24, 2023
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh joined Public Service Alliance of Canada members picketing on Parliament Hill on April 19. There is no advantage to the NDP in voting with the Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois to bring down the government, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade