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Leadership campaign

The Liberals and Conservatives are spending big on competing ads to paint either Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, or Liberal hopeful Mark Carney, centre, as the worst foil against the U.S. president, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, right, is fighting by himself to remind Canadians he's still a contender. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 8, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference on Feb. 1 to address Canada's retaliatory response, which was put on pause after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a 30-day tariff reprieve on Feb. 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 8, 2025
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 8, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference on Feb. 1 to address Canada's retaliatory response, which was put on pause after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a 30-day tariff reprieve on Feb. 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 30, 2025
From top left: Premier and Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, and Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner. From bottom left: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Leader Elizabeth May. Photos courtesy of Ontario Liberals, Ontario Greens, and The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 30, 2025
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 30, 2025
From top left: Premier and Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, and Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner. From bottom left: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Leader Elizabeth May. Photos courtesy of Ontario Liberals, Ontario Greens, and The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 29, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reiterates his calls for an ‘axe the tax’ federal election while at a news conference in Ottawa on Jan. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 29, 2025
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 29, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reiterates his calls for an ‘axe the tax’ federal election while at a news conference in Ottawa on Jan. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 29, 2025
Liberal leadership candidates
Liberal leadership candidates Chrystia Freeland, left, Karina Gould, and Mark Carney have called for strong responses to threats emanating from the Trump administration. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 29, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 29, 2025
Liberal leadership candidates
Liberal leadership candidates Chrystia Freeland, left, Karina Gould, and Mark Carney have called for strong responses to threats emanating from the Trump administration. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 27, 2025
Former Green Party deputy leader Jonathan Pedneault, in Ottawa on Jan. 27, says he’s returning to politics and plans to again be co-leader alongside current leader Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 27, 2025
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 27, 2025
Former Green Party deputy leader Jonathan Pedneault, in Ottawa on Jan. 27, says he’s returning to politics and plans to again be co-leader alongside current leader Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 7, 2022
Conservative MPs Warren Steinley, Kevin Waugh, Andrew Scheer, Senator Denise Batters, and MPs Fraser Tolmie, and Rosemarie Falk, pictured on Feb. 2, 2022, giving their thumbs up to the occupation of Ottawa's downtown core. Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly described the protests 'massive in scale, polarizing in content [and] dangerous in literally every aspect.' Photograph courtesy of Kevin Waugh on Twitter
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 7, 2022
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 7, 2022
Conservative MPs Warren Steinley, Kevin Waugh, Andrew Scheer, Senator Denise Batters, and MPs Fraser Tolmie, and Rosemarie Falk, pictured on Feb. 2, 2022, giving their thumbs up to the occupation of Ottawa's downtown core. Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly described the protests 'massive in scale, polarizing in content [and] dangerous in literally every aspect.' Photograph courtesy of Kevin Waugh on Twitter
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2022
As of deadline last week, four riding associations had informed the national council of the Conservative party that they want an early leadership review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2022
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2022
As of deadline last week, four riding associations had informed the national council of the Conservative party that they want an early leadership review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 26, 2022
Fascinating subplots will also be in Justin Trudeau’s flourishing 'will he or won’t he stay or go' dance and Erin O’Toole’s ongoing game of Survivor, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 26, 2022
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 26, 2022
Fascinating subplots will also be in Justin Trudeau’s flourishing 'will he or won’t he stay or go' dance and Erin O’Toole’s ongoing game of Survivor, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 24, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Jan. 12, 2022, on the Hill. Since the last federal election, Liberal staffers and MPs have been talking about the post-Justin Trudeau Liberal Party. Trudeau however has been saying consistently he has no plans to leave and will lead his party in the next election. The Hill Times photograh by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 24, 2022
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 24, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Jan. 12, 2022, on the Hill. Since the last federal election, Liberal staffers and MPs have been talking about the post-Justin Trudeau Liberal Party. Trudeau however has been saying consistently he has no plans to leave and will lead his party in the next election. The Hill Times photograh by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 24, 2022
The winter sitting of Parliament will be critical for Erin O'Toole's future as party leader. If he survives until the summer recess in June, he will most likely be able to lead his party in the next election. 'Erin O’Toole is basically facing a rearguard opposition to his own leadership every day he shows up to work,' said pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 24, 2022
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 24, 2022
The winter sitting of Parliament will be critical for Erin O'Toole's future as party leader. If he survives until the summer recess in June, he will most likely be able to lead his party in the next election. 'Erin O’Toole is basically facing a rearguard opposition to his own leadership every day he shows up to work,' said pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 21, 2022
Saskatchewan Conservative MPs have voted in support of Conservative Senator Denise Batters' return to the regional caucus, according to a Conservative source. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 21, 2022
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 21, 2022
Saskatchewan Conservative MPs have voted in support of Conservative Senator Denise Batters' return to the regional caucus, according to a Conservative source. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 22, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured Dec. 6, 2021, on the Hill at a press conference, will receive the post-mortem report of the last election before the start of the winter sitting of Parliament. He has promised to share the report with his caucus. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 22, 2021
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 22, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured Dec. 6, 2021, on the Hill at a press conference, will receive the post-mortem report of the last election before the start of the winter sitting of Parliament. He has promised to share the report with his caucus. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ALICE CHEN | December 15, 2021
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, who's sat in the House since 2004, has made plenty of waves as his party's finance critic, a role he reclaimed on Nov. 9 after being shuffled out last February ahead of this year's election. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALICE CHEN | December 15, 2021
News | BY ALICE CHEN | December 15, 2021
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, who's sat in the House since 2004, has made plenty of waves as his party's finance critic, a role he reclaimed on Nov. 9 after being shuffled out last February ahead of this year's election. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 13, 2021
Some caucus members and longtime Conservative Party members want Erin O'Toole to agree to an early leadership review as the ongoing tension between the two sides is hurting the party's unity. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 13, 2021
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 13, 2021
Some caucus members and longtime Conservative Party members want Erin O'Toole to agree to an early leadership review as the ongoing tension between the two sides is hurting the party's unity. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 29, 2021
Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured Nov. 18, 2021, on the Hill, is now facing allegations of 'conditioning' party members to change the nomination process to reward his loyalists outside of the caucus. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 29, 2021
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 29, 2021
Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured Nov. 18, 2021, on the Hill, is now facing allegations of 'conditioning' party members to change the nomination process to reward his loyalists outside of the caucus. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | November 25, 2021
Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole, left, might be getting ready for a rumble. He's added Jeff Ballingall, creator of the right-wing social media network Canada Proud, to his 'election readiness' team, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia and courtesy Twitter
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | November 25, 2021
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | November 25, 2021
Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole, left, might be getting ready for a rumble. He's added Jeff Ballingall, creator of the right-wing social media network Canada Proud, to his 'election readiness' team, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia and courtesy Twitter
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 24, 2021
Some of the issues to watch during this parliamentary session are how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, co-operates with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and dodges attacks from Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole’s party. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 24, 2021
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 24, 2021
Some of the issues to watch during this parliamentary session are how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, co-operates with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and dodges attacks from Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole’s party. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade