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Pierre Poilievre
At a news conference in Kanata, Ont. on Oct. 28, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a future CPC government would remove sales tax from new homes sold under $1-million. He says he would cut the federal Housing Accelerator Fund to partly cover for his proposed tax changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SARAH MCBAIN, THOMAS GUNTON | July 8, 2024
Steven Guilbeault.
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will meet with his counterparts in St. John’s, N.L., this week. If Canada's governments stay the course, we’re on track to significantly reduce emissions this decade, write Sarah McBain and Thomas Gunton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SARAH MCBAIN, THOMAS GUNTON | July 8, 2024
Opinion | BY SARAH MCBAIN, THOMAS GUNTON | July 8, 2024
Steven Guilbeault.
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will meet with his counterparts in St. John’s, N.L., this week. If Canada's governments stay the course, we’re on track to significantly reduce emissions this decade, write Sarah McBain and Thomas Gunton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JIMMY YANG | July 3, 2024
Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland speaks with reporters in the West Block on March 19. Health-care spending makes up 13 per cent of our GDP, and Canada’s system must remain a competitive differentiator in the global race for talent and investment, writes Jimmy Yang. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JIMMY YANG | July 3, 2024
Opinion | BY JIMMY YANG | July 3, 2024
Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland speaks with reporters in the West Block on March 19. Health-care spending makes up 13 per cent of our GDP, and Canada’s system must remain a competitive differentiator in the global race for talent and investment, writes Jimmy Yang. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | July 3, 2024
Newly elected Albert NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says he plans to proceed with divorce proceedings with his federal partners as soon as he can. Photograph courtesy of X
News | BY STUART BENSON | July 3, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | July 3, 2024
Newly elected Albert NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says he plans to proceed with divorce proceedings with his federal partners as soon as he can. Photograph courtesy of X
Opinion | BY TIM GRAY | May 22, 2024
The federal government has a good set of tools to help Ontarians fight back against the destructive and special-interest-serving sprawl the province supports, writes Tim Gray. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY TIM GRAY | May 22, 2024
Opinion | BY TIM GRAY | May 22, 2024
The federal government has a good set of tools to help Ontarians fight back against the destructive and special-interest-serving sprawl the province supports, writes Tim Gray. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | February 26, 2024
Then-Northwest Territoires Premier Caroline Cochrane, left, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, British Columbia Premier David Eby, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and then-Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson met in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2023, to reach a new health accord with Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | February 26, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | February 26, 2024
Then-Northwest Territoires Premier Caroline Cochrane, left, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, British Columbia Premier David Eby, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and then-Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson met in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2023, to reach a new health accord with Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 10, 2021
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has started early because of election spending rules and because he has to try to overcome his low personal standing with voters resulting from his inept handling of the later stages of the COVID-19 emergency, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 10, 2021
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 10, 2021
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has started early because of election spending rules and because he has to try to overcome his low personal standing with voters resulting from his inept handling of the later stages of the COVID-19 emergency, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WES MCLEAN | November 3, 2021
Reflecting on his time as New Brunswick MLA from 2010 to 2014, Wes McLean describes the heady days after being elected to political office, and when the real work begins. Photograph courtesy of Wes McLean
Opinion | BY WES MCLEAN | November 3, 2021
Opinion | BY WES MCLEAN | November 3, 2021
Reflecting on his time as New Brunswick MLA from 2010 to 2014, Wes McLean describes the heady days after being elected to political office, and when the real work begins. Photograph courtesy of Wes McLean
News | BY ALICE CHEN | November 3, 2021
Though new Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault says he has no 'secret agenda' in his new role, his past as an environmental activist has those tied to and supportive of the Alberta energy sector concerned about what his appointment means for the future of the province's oil and gas industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ALICE CHEN | November 3, 2021
News | BY ALICE CHEN | November 3, 2021
Though new Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault says he has no 'secret agenda' in his new role, his past as an environmental activist has those tied to and supportive of the Alberta energy sector concerned about what his appointment means for the future of the province's oil and gas industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 25, 2021
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's Bloc Québécois holds 32 of the 78 seats currently allotted to Quebec in the House of Commons, mostly in suburban or rural areas. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 25, 2021
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 25, 2021
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's Bloc Québécois holds 32 of the 78 seats currently allotted to Quebec in the House of Commons, mostly in suburban or rural areas. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | October 25, 2021
For most of his time in office, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Oct. 21, 2021, in Ottawa, has tacitly supported a too-leisurely transition away from oil and gas, pushing climate action in speeches while, at the same time, buying the Trans-Mountain expansion pipeline to ensure a continued, even accelerated, flow of oil from Alberta’s oil patch to Vancouver harbour, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | October 25, 2021
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | October 25, 2021
For most of his time in office, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Oct. 21, 2021, in Ottawa, has tacitly supported a too-leisurely transition away from oil and gas, pushing climate action in speeches while, at the same time, buying the Trans-Mountain expansion pipeline to ensure a continued, even accelerated, flow of oil from Alberta’s oil patch to Vancouver harbour, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | October 19, 2021
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | October 19, 2021
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | October 19, 2021
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | October 13, 2021
Jett Thunders is one of 13 candidates running to be put forward as a potential senator in the fifth Alberta Senate Election. Screenshort courtesy of votethunders.ca
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | October 13, 2021
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | October 13, 2021
Jett Thunders is one of 13 candidates running to be put forward as a potential senator in the fifth Alberta Senate Election. Screenshort courtesy of votethunders.ca
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 4, 2021
The government of François Legault has more of a separatist tinge with every passing month, writes Andrew Caddell. If and when Quebec decides to declare its nationhood, Canada’s future will be in serious peril. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 4, 2021
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 4, 2021
The government of François Legault has more of a separatist tinge with every passing month, writes Andrew Caddell. If and when Quebec decides to declare its nationhood, Canada’s future will be in serious peril. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 16, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, pictured Aug. 31, 2021, in Ottawa to release his party's platform. The O’Toole endorsement from Quebec Premier François Legault looked as though it might be able to move Tory numbers again, but another debate killed that momentum, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 16, 2021
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 16, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, pictured Aug. 31, 2021, in Ottawa to release his party's platform. The O’Toole endorsement from Quebec Premier François Legault looked as though it might be able to move Tory numbers again, but another debate killed that momentum, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | September 16, 2021
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | September 16, 2021
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | September 16, 2021
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 15, 2021
As Erin O’Toole often boasts of his military record, there is more than a hint of irony that a man who once defended his country would now want to give it away, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 15, 2021
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 15, 2021
As Erin O’Toole often boasts of his military record, there is more than a hint of irony that a man who once defended his country would now want to give it away, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALICE CHEN | September 15, 2021
Experts predict that the race to succeed Mumilaaq Qaqqaq in Nunavut will come down to New Democrat Lori Idlout, left, and Liberal Pat Angnakak. Photographs courtesy of the NDP, Facebook
News | BY ALICE CHEN | September 15, 2021
News | BY ALICE CHEN | September 15, 2021
Experts predict that the race to succeed Mumilaaq Qaqqaq in Nunavut will come down to New Democrat Lori Idlout, left, and Liberal Pat Angnakak. Photographs courtesy of the NDP, Facebook