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While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at the Liberal caucus Christmas Party on Dec. 17, mulls his future plans, jockeying has already started for the position of the interim leader and for the much-anticipated leadership election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 7, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has given his caucus the green light to speak to CTV News after his party boycotted the network for airing an altered clip of his words. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 7, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 7, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has given his caucus the green light to speak to CTV News after his party boycotted the network for airing an altered clip of his words. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 2, 2024
The decision by U.S. President Joe Biden, left, to step down from the 2024 presidential campaign has given his party a bump in the polls, but Liberals would not follow the American example and force Prime Minister Justin Trudeau out, writes Sheila Coops. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 2, 2024
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 2, 2024
The decision by U.S. President Joe Biden, left, to step down from the 2024 presidential campaign has given his party a bump in the polls, but Liberals would not follow the American example and force Prime Minister Justin Trudeau out, writes Sheila Coops. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY STUART BENSON | July 24, 2024
Can you name all of these people? According to a recent survey by Abacus Data, when shown an image only 39 per cent of Canadians could name Chrystia Freeland, top left, 20 per cent knew Mélanie Joly, 19 per cent got Anita Anand, seven per cent knew Mark Carney, bottom left, and four per cent picked out either Sean Fraser and Dominic LeBlanc. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY STUART BENSON | July 24, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | July 24, 2024
Can you name all of these people? According to a recent survey by Abacus Data, when shown an image only 39 per cent of Canadians could name Chrystia Freeland, top left, 20 per cent knew Mélanie Joly, 19 per cent got Anita Anand, seven per cent knew Mark Carney, bottom left, and four per cent picked out either Sean Fraser and Dominic LeBlanc. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 13, 2023
Mississauga Mayor and former Liberal MP Bonnie Crombie, left, Liberal MPs Yasir Naqvi and Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, and former Liberal MP Ted Hsu are all seeking the Ontario Liberal Party's leadership. Photograph courtesy of Bonnie Crombie's campaign, The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 13, 2023
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 13, 2023
Mississauga Mayor and former Liberal MP Bonnie Crombie, left, Liberal MPs Yasir Naqvi and Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, and former Liberal MP Ted Hsu are all seeking the Ontario Liberal Party's leadership. Photograph courtesy of Bonnie Crombie's campaign, The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 22, 2023
In the 2021 election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals won 15 of the 18 ridings with 20 per cent or more Chinese-Canadians. Next time, all three parties are expected to target these ridings and it could prove to be the final outcome's deciding factor, says Frank Graves, president of Ekos Research. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 22, 2023
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 22, 2023
In the 2021 election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals won 15 of the 18 ridings with 20 per cent or more Chinese-Canadians. Next time, all three parties are expected to target these ridings and it could prove to be the final outcome's deciding factor, says Frank Graves, president of Ekos Research. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 21, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference after the Liberal cabinet retreat Ottawa on Sept. 16, 2020. The prime minister should not weaponize the Throne Speech to antagonize the opposition parties to collectively vote against the governing Liberals, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 21, 2020
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 21, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference after the Liberal cabinet retreat Ottawa on Sept. 16, 2020. The prime minister should not weaponize the Throne Speech to antagonize the opposition parties to collectively vote against the governing Liberals, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 7, 2020
Erin O'Toole, pictured with Conservative MP James Bezan, won the Conservative Party's leadership last month. Now, the Conservatives are making preparations for the nomination process for 217 unheld ridings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 7, 2020
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 7, 2020
Erin O'Toole, pictured with Conservative MP James Bezan, won the Conservative Party's leadership last month. Now, the Conservatives are making preparations for the nomination process for 217 unheld ridings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | September 2, 2020
Manitoba MP Candice Bergen, who remained neutral in the leadership race, succeeds Ontario MP Leona Alleslev, who stepped down from the role as the Conservatives' deputy leader to endorse Peter MacKay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | September 2, 2020
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | September 2, 2020
Manitoba MP Candice Bergen, who remained neutral in the leadership race, succeeds Ontario MP Leona Alleslev, who stepped down from the role as the Conservatives' deputy leader to endorse Peter MacKay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 31, 2020
Former senior Conservative Hill staffer Melissa Lantsman, left, Ontario PC MPP Roman Baber, and former Tory candidate Rachel Willson are said to be considering a run for the Conservative nomination in the recently opened GTA riding of York Centre. As of deadline last week, the party had not announced publicly when the nomination will be held. Photograph courtesy of twitter, LinkedIn, and Wikipedia
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 31, 2020
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 31, 2020
Former senior Conservative Hill staffer Melissa Lantsman, left, Ontario PC MPP Roman Baber, and former Tory candidate Rachel Willson are said to be considering a run for the Conservative nomination in the recently opened GTA riding of York Centre. As of deadline last week, the party had not announced publicly when the nomination will be held. Photograph courtesy of twitter, LinkedIn, and Wikipedia
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 31, 2020
Conservative MP Erin O'Toole won the party's leadership election on Aug. 23, besting second place candidate Peter MacKay. Mr. O'Toole had received the endorsement of 38 Conservative MPs and three Senators. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 31, 2020
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 31, 2020
Conservative MP Erin O'Toole won the party's leadership election on Aug. 23, besting second place candidate Peter MacKay. Mr. O'Toole had received the endorsement of 38 Conservative MPs and three Senators. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 26, 2020
For all the upbeat speechifying afterwards, the leadership balloting announced Sunday clearly showed that this was not a race about which candidate the Conservative membership liked most, but who they disliked the least, writes Les Whittington. Screenshot via Conservative Party livestream
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 26, 2020
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 26, 2020
For all the upbeat speechifying afterwards, the leadership balloting announced Sunday clearly showed that this was not a race about which candidate the Conservative membership liked most, but who they disliked the least, writes Les Whittington. Screenshot via Conservative Party livestream
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 26, 2020
If the new leader wants to become more than a caretaker, he will need to be bold, brave, and take risks. Erin O'Toole has given some early indications he gets this, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Twitter/Erin O’Toole
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 26, 2020
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 26, 2020
If the new leader wants to become more than a caretaker, he will need to be bold, brave, and take risks. Erin O'Toole has given some early indications he gets this, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Twitter/Erin O’Toole
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | August 26, 2020
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole painted an image of an expansive party inclusive of all, regardless of race, one's religious beliefs, or sexual orientation, in his victory speech. He doubled down on that message in his first news conference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | August 26, 2020
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | August 26, 2020
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole painted an image of an expansive party inclusive of all, regardless of race, one's religious beliefs, or sexual orientation, in his victory speech. He doubled down on that message in his first news conference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | August 24, 2020
Conservative MP Erin O'Toole beat presumptive front-runner Peter MacKay on the third ballot. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | August 24, 2020
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | August 24, 2020
Conservative MP Erin O'Toole beat presumptive front-runner Peter MacKay on the third ballot. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | August 24, 2020
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre is his party’s finance critic, responsible for scrutinizing government spending during the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadians are still broadly supportive of big government spending to keep the economy afloat, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | August 24, 2020
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | August 24, 2020
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre is his party’s finance critic, responsible for scrutinizing government spending during the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadians are still broadly supportive of big government spending to keep the economy afloat, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 19, 2020
Conservative leadership candidates Derek Sloan, Leslyn Lewis, Erin O'Toole, and Peter MacKay. Whenever the election comes, the question for the Conservatives is whether they can field a team with the cross-Canada appeal needed to capitalize on Justin Trudeau’s weaknesses, writes Les Whittington. Twitter photographs, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 19, 2020
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 19, 2020
Conservative leadership candidates Derek Sloan, Leslyn Lewis, Erin O'Toole, and Peter MacKay. Whenever the election comes, the question for the Conservatives is whether they can field a team with the cross-Canada appeal needed to capitalize on Justin Trudeau’s weaknesses, writes Les Whittington. Twitter photographs, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ, PALAK MANGAT | August 13, 2020
Derek Sloan, Leslyn Lewis, Erin O'Toole, and Peter MacKay are in contention to lead the Conservative Party in the next election. Twitter photographs, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ, PALAK MANGAT | August 13, 2020
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ, PALAK MANGAT | August 13, 2020
Derek Sloan, Leslyn Lewis, Erin O'Toole, and Peter MacKay are in contention to lead the Conservative Party in the next election. Twitter photographs, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and The Hill Times file photograph