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Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 27, outlining a shared commitment to establish Canada as 'a global energy superpower.' The HIll Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 26, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Mark Carney
Relations between Ottawa and the premiers have seemingly never been better, as provinces race to sign trade deals with one another. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 26, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 26, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Mark Carney
Relations between Ottawa and the premiers have seemingly never been better, as provinces race to sign trade deals with one another. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
King Charles III inspects the honour guard at the Senate of Canada building in Ottawa before delivering the Throne Speech on May 27, 2025. The Royal Family’s ties to Newfoundland and Labrador are evident through landmarks in the province and even residents’ accents, writes non-affiliated Senator Iris G. Petten. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
King Charles III inspects the honour guard at the Senate of Canada building in Ottawa before delivering the Throne Speech on May 27, 2025. The Royal Family’s ties to Newfoundland and Labrador are evident through landmarks in the province and even residents’ accents, writes non-affiliated Senator Iris G. Petten. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 11, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces his government's bill to create 'one Canadian economy out of 13' by eliminating federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility, and to identify and expedite 'nation-building projects' in West Block on June 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 11, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 11, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces his government's bill to create 'one Canadian economy out of 13' by eliminating federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility, and to identify and expedite 'nation-building projects' in West Block on June 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | June 9, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured May 25, 2025, addressing the Liberal caucus on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | June 9, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | June 9, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured May 25, 2025, addressing the Liberal caucus on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 29, 2020
The view from where Independent Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia was staying in St. John's when the historic storm hit. Photograph courtesy of Independent Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 29, 2020
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 29, 2020
The view from where Independent Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia was staying in St. John's when the historic storm hit. Photograph courtesy of Independent Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 22, 2020
Neighbours help out neighbours after Newfoundland and Labrador's Snowmaggedon in this photo shared on Twitter on Jan. 19. Despite the might and menace of Snowmaggedon, it has just been uplifting to see so much positive humanity emerge from this mess, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Renee Ryan's Twitter
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 22, 2020
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 22, 2020
Neighbours help out neighbours after Newfoundland and Labrador's Snowmaggedon in this photo shared on Twitter on Jan. 19. Despite the might and menace of Snowmaggedon, it has just been uplifting to see so much positive humanity emerge from this mess, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Renee Ryan's Twitter
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 20, 2020
Not long after the billboards were put up, CTV news posted a story on its website with the provocative headline: 'Anti-Trudeau billboards advertising Alberta Wexit campaign cause uproar.' Screenshot image courtesy of CTV News
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 20, 2020
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 20, 2020
Not long after the billboards were put up, CTV news posted a story on its website with the provocative headline: 'Anti-Trudeau billboards advertising Alberta Wexit campaign cause uproar.' Screenshot image courtesy of CTV News
Opinion | BY JATIN NATHWANI | December 2, 2019
Recall history. Oil was discovered in Ontario in 1865. Today, oil extraction in Ontario is no longer of any economic significance and, yet, Ontario continues to thrive. There is no reason to assume that a different economic future for Alberta or Saskatchewan is not possible. The Hill Times photograhh by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JATIN NATHWANI | December 2, 2019
Opinion | BY JATIN NATHWANI | December 2, 2019
Recall history. Oil was discovered in Ontario in 1865. Today, oil extraction in Ontario is no longer of any economic significance and, yet, Ontario continues to thrive. There is no reason to assume that a different economic future for Alberta or Saskatchewan is not possible. The Hill Times photograhh by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | November 27, 2019
Economic Development Minister Mélanie Joly addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on Nov. 20. In her new post, Ms. Joly will have six parliamentary secretaries reporting to her. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | November 27, 2019
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | November 27, 2019
Economic Development Minister Mélanie Joly addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on Nov. 20. In her new post, Ms. Joly will have six parliamentary secretaries reporting to her. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | November 26, 2019
The NDP's Mumilaaq Qaqqaq won the election in Nunavut with 41 per cent of the vote, beating a former cabinet minister and former city councillor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | November 26, 2019
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | November 26, 2019
The NDP's Mumilaaq Qaqqaq won the election in Nunavut with 41 per cent of the vote, beating a former cabinet minister and former city councillor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 6, 2019
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, left, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. The grievances that Alberta and Saskatchewan seem to have are no different from the entitlement of the white men who lead them, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 6, 2019
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 6, 2019
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, left, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. The grievances that Alberta and Saskatchewan seem to have are no different from the entitlement of the white men who lead them, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2019
Independent Senators Elaine McCoy, left, and Patti LaBoucane-Benson say that Alberta's Independent Senators would better serve the province by staying out of cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, file photograph
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2019
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2019
Independent Senators Elaine McCoy, left, and Patti LaBoucane-Benson say that Alberta's Independent Senators would better serve the province by staying out of cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, file photograph
Opinion | BY ANDREW CARDOZO | November 4, 2019
There are many potential solutions that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can choose from. Yes, there is no ideal solution and every suggestions here has its weaknesses. But several measures together can be effective, writes Andrew Cardozo. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ANDREW CARDOZO | November 4, 2019
Opinion | BY ANDREW CARDOZO | November 4, 2019
There are many potential solutions that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can choose from. Yes, there is no ideal solution and every suggestions here has its weaknesses. But several measures together can be effective, writes Andrew Cardozo. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 31, 2019
Outgoing NDP MP Matthew Dubé, who was defeated on Oct. 21, is pictured in a scrum in the West Block on Feb. 6, 2019. Mr. Dubé ays he has yet to decide whether to run again in the next election, but intends to remain involved with the party as it rebuilds in Quebec. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 31, 2019
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 31, 2019
Outgoing NDP MP Matthew Dubé, who was defeated on Oct. 21, is pictured in a scrum in the West Block on Feb. 6, 2019. Mr. Dubé ays he has yet to decide whether to run again in the next election, but intends to remain involved with the party as it rebuilds in Quebec. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Oct. 23, 2019, faced a barrage of questions about western alienation during his first press conference at the National Press Theatre following his election victory, last week. His Liberal Party didn't win a single seat in Alberta, where the oil sector that drives the economy has been floundering. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2019
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Oct. 23, 2019, faced a barrage of questions about western alienation during his first press conference at the National Press Theatre following his election victory, last week. His Liberal Party didn't win a single seat in Alberta, where the oil sector that drives the economy has been floundering. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2019
Liberal MP and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is running to capture his seat in Regina-Wascana for the ninth consecutive time, while anger towards his government has made the Liberals deeply unpopular in much of Saskatchewan. 'I always assume that I am 50 votes behind, and I have to go find them.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2019
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2019
Liberal MP and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is running to capture his seat in Regina-Wascana for the ninth consecutive time, while anger towards his government has made the Liberals deeply unpopular in much of Saskatchewan. 'I always assume that I am 50 votes behind, and I have to go find them.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade