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Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's initial promises of radical transparency—creating a government that would be 'open by default'—his legacy on that front has been underwhelming, writes Matt Malone. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 5, 2025
Justin Trudeau
There will be hagiographic tributes for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he leaves office, but his unpopularity was due to more than his overstaying his welcome, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 5, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 5, 2025
Justin Trudeau
There will be hagiographic tributes for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he leaves office, but his unpopularity was due to more than his overstaying his welcome, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | March 4, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, reiterated Canada's plan for 25-per-cent retaliatory tariffs on $155-billion worth of American goods, with the first $30-billion in effect as of March 4, and the rest to follow in 21 days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | March 4, 2025
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | March 4, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, reiterated Canada's plan for 25-per-cent retaliatory tariffs on $155-billion worth of American goods, with the first $30-billion in effect as of March 4, and the rest to follow in 21 days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 28, 2025
Montreal’s skyline from Mont Royal, in the heart of the city. The four Liberal leadership candidates faced-off in a series of debates held in the Montreal riding of Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Sœurs, which encompasses Mont Royal’s lookout, downtown Montreal, and neighbourhoods by the Lachine Canal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 28, 2025
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 28, 2025
Montreal’s skyline from Mont Royal, in the heart of the city. The four Liberal leadership candidates faced-off in a series of debates held in the Montreal riding of Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Sœurs, which encompasses Mont Royal’s lookout, downtown Montreal, and neighbourhoods by the Lachine Canal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 26, 2025
For Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, the Feb. 24 call to action in Kyiv on behalf of Ukraine may be remembered as his best moment in nearly a decade in power, writes Les Whittington. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 26, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 26, 2025
For Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, the Feb. 24 call to action in Kyiv on behalf of Ukraine may be remembered as his best moment in nearly a decade in power, writes Les Whittington. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
Opinion | BY DAVID PERRY | February 24, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can leave his successor with a stronger hand in their discussions with the American president, writes David Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID PERRY | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID PERRY | February 24, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can leave his successor with a stronger hand in their discussions with the American president, writes David Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 15, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hugs Chrystia Freeland
Prime MInister Justin Trudeau, left, hugs Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland at a caucus meeting on April 17. Media reports suggest that Trudeau wants to shuffle Freeland out of Finance. Grit MPs say that whatever change Trudeau wants to make, he should do it sooner rather than later. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 15, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 15, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hugs Chrystia Freeland
Prime MInister Justin Trudeau, left, hugs Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland at a caucus meeting on April 17. Media reports suggest that Trudeau wants to shuffle Freeland out of Finance. Grit MPs say that whatever change Trudeau wants to make, he should do it sooner rather than later. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GEORGE SOULE | July 15, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
While it may have seemed like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saved the Liberal Party when he became leader, the truth is he just kept the franchise name and built new party of his own, writes George Soule. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GEORGE SOULE | July 15, 2024
Opinion | BY GEORGE SOULE | July 15, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
While it may have seemed like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saved the Liberal Party when he became leader, the truth is he just kept the franchise name and built new party of his own, writes George Soule. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 15, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to start speaking with more authenticity, instead of the rote lines we have come to expect. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 15, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 15, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to start speaking with more authenticity, instead of the rote lines we have come to expect. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | July 11, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, participated in the Stampede's parade on horseback, riding along with his wife, Ana. Photograph courtesy of Instagram
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | July 11, 2024
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | July 11, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, participated in the Stampede's parade on horseback, riding along with his wife, Ana. Photograph courtesy of Instagram
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must call a high-stakes byelection in the Montreal-area riding of LaSalle–Émard–Verdun by July 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must call a high-stakes byelection in the Montreal-area riding of LaSalle–Émard–Verdun by July 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 8, 2024
Now it’s the media crafting the Liberals' story, with negative headlines such as 'Justin Trudeau, seller of Sunny Ways, has no answer' and 'Justin Trudeau’s political career is over, popping up all over the place, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 8, 2024
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 8, 2024
Now it’s the media crafting the Liberals' story, with negative headlines such as 'Justin Trudeau, seller of Sunny Ways, has no answer' and 'Justin Trudeau’s political career is over, popping up all over the place, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 8, 2024
Nine Liberal MPs sent a letter to the national caucus chair on June 28 demanding a national in-person caucus meeting to discuss why they lost the June 24 byelection. At last week’s meeting with regional caucus chairs, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured, did not commit to a meeting, but is open to meeting with MPs in small groups. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 8, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 8, 2024
Nine Liberal MPs sent a letter to the national caucus chair on June 28 demanding a national in-person caucus meeting to discuss why they lost the June 24 byelection. At last week’s meeting with regional caucus chairs, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured, did not commit to a meeting, but is open to meeting with MPs in small groups. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | July 3, 2024
Upcoming byelections in Quebec, Manitoba, B.C., and Nova Scotia could further test voter and caucus support for Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader, as well as the durability of his supply-and-confidence agreement with the NDP. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | July 3, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | July 3, 2024
Upcoming byelections in Quebec, Manitoba, B.C., and Nova Scotia could further test voter and caucus support for Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader, as well as the durability of his supply-and-confidence agreement with the NDP. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 1, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on April 17, addressing his caucus on the Hill. Some say the loss of a perennial Liberal safe seat in the recent byelection changes everything. If Toronto-St. Paul’s is no longer safe, what Liberal seat is?  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 1, 2024
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 1, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on April 17, addressing his caucus on the Hill. Some say the loss of a perennial Liberal safe seat in the recent byelection changes everything. If Toronto-St. Paul’s is no longer safe, what Liberal seat is?  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 1, 2024
Liberal insiders knew it would be a tough fight, but they thought the tide was turning in their favour in the last few days. Caucus successors to Justin Trudeau are already quietly organizing, although most pledge public support for the beleaguered leader. Something dramatic needs to happen to turn this ship around, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 1, 2024
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 1, 2024
Liberal insiders knew it would be a tough fight, but they thought the tide was turning in their favour in the last few days. Caucus successors to Justin Trudeau are already quietly organizing, although most pledge public support for the beleaguered leader. Something dramatic needs to happen to turn this ship around, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 1, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to rally the troops now, get their feedback—however harsh or unflattering it might be—and get on with the job of assisting Canadians who are understandably upset with the state of federal politics. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 1, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 1, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to rally the troops now, get their feedback—however harsh or unflattering it might be—and get on with the job of assisting Canadians who are understandably upset with the state of federal politics. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 28, 2024
Three-term Liberal MP Wayne Long wants Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down as party leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 28, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 28, 2024
Three-term Liberal MP Wayne Long wants Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down as party leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade