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Chrystia Freeland, deputy prime minister and finance minister, and Dominic LeBlanc, public safety and intergovernmental affairs minister, participated in a first ministers’ meeting addressing president-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all products entering the U.S. from Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 6, 2023
Quebec Premier François Legault was never a skilled politician, and doesn’t have the kind of objectivity to look at the track record and fix what’s broken, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 6, 2023
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 6, 2023
Quebec Premier François Legault was never a skilled politician, and doesn’t have the kind of objectivity to look at the track record and fix what’s broken, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 22, 2023
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is one of the provincial leaders who has accused the Trudeau government of jurisdictional creep. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 22, 2023
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 22, 2023
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is one of the provincial leaders who has accused the Trudeau government of jurisdictional creep. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 15, 2023
The price on carbon has emerged as a major symbolic liability for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberals, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 15, 2023
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 15, 2023
The price on carbon has emerged as a major symbolic liability for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberals, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 23, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s willing to lead the charge with other premiers opposing the federal government’s environmental and energy policies, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 23, 2023
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 23, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s willing to lead the charge with other premiers opposing the federal government’s environmental and energy policies, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 27, 2023
The furor over the questionable Greenbelt land deal is only likely to get louder, despite Ontario Premier Doug Ford trying to change the channel, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 27, 2023
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 27, 2023
The furor over the questionable Greenbelt land deal is only likely to get louder, despite Ontario Premier Doug Ford trying to change the channel, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | January 14, 2019
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, pictured on Oct. 21, 2018, at an Ottawa rally, may find his message around affordability resonates in the Toronto suburbs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | January 14, 2019
News | BY JOLSON LIM | January 14, 2019
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, pictured on Oct. 21, 2018, at an Ottawa rally, may find his message around affordability resonates in the Toronto suburbs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WARREN KINSELLA | December 20, 2018
Pictured top and bottom left to right, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Intergovernmental Affairs MInister Dominic LeBlanc, Alberta's United Conservative Party Leader Jason Kenney, and Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WARREN KINSELLA | December 20, 2018
Opinion | BY WARREN KINSELLA | December 20, 2018
Pictured top and bottom left to right, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Intergovernmental Affairs MInister Dominic LeBlanc, Alberta's United Conservative Party Leader Jason Kenney, and Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 19, 2018
With recent provincial elections showing a shift in some jurisdictions, Liberal Leader and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are all searching for solid ground to anchor themselves to get through this election year, says Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 19, 2018
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 19, 2018
With recent provincial elections showing a shift in some jurisdictions, Liberal Leader and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are all searching for solid ground to anchor themselves to get through this election year, says Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | December 17, 2018
In the event that the New Democrats do find a way to climb out of their current hole, the Liberal prospects of a second majority mandate could diminish greatly, writes columnist Chantal Hébert. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | December 17, 2018
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | December 17, 2018
In the event that the New Democrats do find a way to climb out of their current hole, the Liberal prospects of a second majority mandate could diminish greatly, writes columnist Chantal Hébert. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | December 17, 2018
The oil sands in Fort McMurray, Alta. Meanwhile, back on Planet Earth, everyone is gearing up for a federal election centred on the proposed Liberal carbon tax. The right-wing forces are armed and ready. Trudeau’s problem is that his carbon tax isn’t even that popular with people who want a carbon tax, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | December 17, 2018
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | December 17, 2018
The oil sands in Fort McMurray, Alta. Meanwhile, back on Planet Earth, everyone is gearing up for a federal election centred on the proposed Liberal carbon tax. The right-wing forces are armed and ready. Trudeau’s problem is that his carbon tax isn’t even that popular with people who want a carbon tax, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY ANDREW CARDOZO | December 17, 2018
Hillary Clinton, pictured Nov. 2, 2016, at a campaign rally in Tempe, Arizona. 'I think Europe needs to get a handle on migration because that is what lit the flame,' Ms. Clinton recently said in what is perhaps the most important message to progressives by any senior progressive leader in recent times. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY ANDREW CARDOZO | December 17, 2018
Opinion | BY ANDREW CARDOZO | December 17, 2018
Hillary Clinton, pictured Nov. 2, 2016, at a campaign rally in Tempe, Arizona. 'I think Europe needs to get a handle on migration because that is what lit the flame,' Ms. Clinton recently said in what is perhaps the most important message to progressives by any senior progressive leader in recent times. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore
Opinion | December 12, 2018
Opinion | December 12, 2018
Opinion | December 12, 2018
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 12, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened the fourth first ministers’ meeting of his mandate in Montreal on Dec. 7. Photograph courtesy of CanadianPM Twitter
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 12, 2018
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 12, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened the fourth first ministers’ meeting of his mandate in Montreal on Dec. 7. Photograph courtesy of CanadianPM Twitter
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | December 6, 2018
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is calling on Ottawa to address the 'crisis' facing the energy industry as the country's oil prices plunge. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | December 6, 2018
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | December 6, 2018
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is calling on Ottawa to address the 'crisis' facing the energy industry as the country's oil prices plunge. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 5, 2018
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s decision to cut funding for some of the province’s planned French-language services is reminiscent of the Stephen Harper Conservative’s cuts to arts funding—both played well with their base but had larger political ramifications, says Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 5, 2018
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | December 5, 2018
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s decision to cut funding for some of the province’s planned French-language services is reminiscent of the Stephen Harper Conservative’s cuts to arts funding—both played well with their base but had larger political ramifications, says Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | December 3, 2018
Little drama attended the delivery by Quebec Premier François Legault of his Coalition Avenir Québec government’s opening speech on Nov. 28. The next Quebec/Canada chapter is to be written by federalists at both the provincial and federal levels. Photograph courtesy of Instagram
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | December 3, 2018
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | December 3, 2018
Little drama attended the delivery by Quebec Premier François Legault of his Coalition Avenir Québec government’s opening speech on Nov. 28. The next Quebec/Canada chapter is to be written by federalists at both the provincial and federal levels. Photograph courtesy of Instagram
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | December 3, 2018
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured on Aug. 20, 2018, speaking at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | December 3, 2018
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | December 3, 2018
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured on Aug. 20, 2018, speaking at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade