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Prime Minister Mark Carney on Feb. 9, 2026. Ideological dexterity has been the key to Liberal success. Cabinet ministers who served Justin Trudeau serve Carney, even though in philosophy and policy orientation the two are worlds apart. It doesn’t matter. The ministers have eagerly signed on to the new program, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 9, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference with Canada’s premiers after the first ministers’ meeting in the West Block on Parliament Hill on Jan. 29, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 9, 2026
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 9, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference with Canada’s premiers after the first ministers’ meeting in the West Block on Parliament Hill on Jan. 29, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | February 9, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney has not appointed members to an advisory board that makes recommendations on Senate appointments. The board is nearly empty after the terms of most members expired. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | February 9, 2026
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | February 9, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney has not appointed members to an advisory board that makes recommendations on Senate appointments. The board is nearly empty after the terms of most members expired. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 9, 2026
Although some Canadians may worry about the impact of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, left, recent speech in Davos on the relationship with the U.S., the truth is that President Donald Trump is the one that has harmed the camaraderie, Michael Harris writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 9, 2026
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 9, 2026
Although some Canadians may worry about the impact of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, left, recent speech in Davos on the relationship with the U.S., the truth is that President Donald Trump is the one that has harmed the camaraderie, Michael Harris writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 9, 2026
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured Jan. 27, 2026, at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony at the National National Holocaust Monument In Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 9, 2026
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 9, 2026
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured Jan. 27, 2026, at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony at the National National Holocaust Monument In Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 6, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals are leading by between four and 15 points in national public opinion polls. It would be strategically smart to capitalize on this advantage by going to the polls early, says Nik Nanos, chief data scientist for Nanos Research. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 6, 2026
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 6, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals are leading by between four and 15 points in national public opinion polls. It would be strategically smart to capitalize on this advantage by going to the polls early, says Nik Nanos, chief data scientist for Nanos Research. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 29, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Build Canada Homes project in Nepean, Ont., on Sept. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 29, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 29, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Build Canada Homes project in Nepean, Ont., on Sept. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | September 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump. For nearly an hour, Trump stood at the green podium in the UN's General Assembly belittling and berating the organization for its immigration and climate policies. Carney dutifully showed up at the Canadian desk to listen to Trump’s harangue. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | September 29, 2025
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | September 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump. For nearly an hour, Trump stood at the green podium in the UN's General Assembly belittling and berating the organization for its immigration and climate policies. Carney dutifully showed up at the Canadian desk to listen to Trump’s harangue. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Indonesian President Prabowo Sugianto signed a trade agreement between the two countries in Ottawa on Sept. 24, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 29, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Indonesian President Prabowo Sugianto signed a trade agreement between the two countries in Ottawa on Sept. 24, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | September 24, 2025
There is a lack of substance about breaking down systemic barriers for the more equitable economic advancement Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | September 24, 2025
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | September 24, 2025
There is a lack of substance about breaking down systemic barriers for the more equitable economic advancement Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2025
Liberal MP Amandeep Sodhi was elected for the first time to represent Brampton Centre, Ont., at the age of 23. Photographs courtesy of Amandeep Sodhi/X
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2025
Liberal MP Amandeep Sodhi was elected for the first time to represent Brampton Centre, Ont., at the age of 23. Photographs courtesy of Amandeep Sodhi/X
Opinion | BY KELLY PATRICK | September 22, 2025
Women are asked to take on a prominent visible role, like Chrystia Freeland did, giving the Liberals the leverage with women they need, only to be put down when the spotlight shines too bright, writes Kelly Patrick. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KELLY PATRICK | September 22, 2025
Opinion | BY KELLY PATRICK | September 22, 2025
Women are asked to take on a prominent visible role, like Chrystia Freeland did, giving the Liberals the leverage with women they need, only to be put down when the spotlight shines too bright, writes Kelly Patrick. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 22, 2025
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland stepped down from cabinet as transport and internal trade minister on Sept. 16 to take up the role of Canada’s special representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 22, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 22, 2025
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland stepped down from cabinet as transport and internal trade minister on Sept. 16 to take up the role of Canada’s special representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 22, 2025
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney leave the cabinet meeting in the West Block after news broke that Freeland was resigning from cabinet on Sept. 16, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 22, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 22, 2025
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney leave the cabinet meeting in the West Block after news broke that Freeland was resigning from cabinet on Sept. 16, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Build Canada Homes Project in Nepean, Ont., on Sept. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 22, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Build Canada Homes Project in Nepean, Ont., on Sept. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | September 22, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney appears to be following a different course. And, so far, it is winning him popular support. Rather than engaging in a constant game of one-upmanship, making new enemies and fuelling old divisions, he is getting things done—getting things launched, at least, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | September 22, 2025
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | September 22, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney appears to be following a different course. And, so far, it is winning him popular support. Rather than engaging in a constant game of one-upmanship, making new enemies and fuelling old divisions, he is getting things done—getting things launched, at least, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 20, 2025
Jenny Kwan
NDP MP Jenny Kwan says the already-existing Crown corporation, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, is capable of overseeing housing affordability initiatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 20, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 20, 2025
Jenny Kwan
NDP MP Jenny Kwan says the already-existing Crown corporation, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, is capable of overseeing housing affordability initiatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 18, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney heads into the Prime Minister's Office in Ottawa on Aug. 6, 2025. The seven government priorities listed in Carney's mandate letter to his cabinet ministers are worthwhile, yet insufficient. They fail to address Canada’s terrible productivity performance, writes David Crane.   The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 18, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 18, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney heads into the Prime Minister's Office in Ottawa on Aug. 6, 2025. The seven government priorities listed in Carney's mandate letter to his cabinet ministers are worthwhile, yet insufficient. They fail to address Canada’s terrible productivity performance, writes David Crane.   The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade