Carney heads to Paris for Ukraine peace talks
Plus, the PM weighs in on Venezuela.
Where is the real threat to Canadian security coming from?
We have good reason to be concerned by the poison of misinformation and hate that willfully seeks to undermine our democratic norms and institutions.
Next year ‘an important one for Quebec’ as possibility of referendum looms, say Bloc MP, politicos
Quebec’s provincial election is set to take place in October 2026, and the sovereigntist Parti Québécois is leading in the polls—something that is likely causing ‘anxiety’ in Ottawa, says a pollster.
Who’s who in Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative OLO: Part 2
Among the leader’s team are communications director Katy Merrifield; and French communications director, and Quebec and La Francophonie adviser Vincent Desmarais.
It’s Parliament’s duty to get Bill C-9 right, and stop allowing hate to fester
Bill C-9 represents a meaningful first step, but it must be strengthened to truly meet the challenge of rising antisemitism and hate in Canada. This country’s traditions of openness and inclusion must no longer be undermined by hatred, intimidation, or violence. Let’s finally get it right.
Gurney, Harris, and Whittington rank as most-read columns of 2025
This year, readers were most interested in analysis of Mark Carney as prime minister, Pierre Poilievre’s caucus control, and the upheaval caused by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Anxiety over Canada-U.S. relations drives eyes to The Hill Times’ 20 most-read stories of 2025
Canada-United States relations captured the most reader attention this year as the trade war kicked off and the on-again, off-again bilateral dynamic persisted under the leadership of new Prime Minister Mark Carney and the protectionist U.S. President Donald Trump. The rhetoric, negotiations, annexation threats, and trade irritants were all drawing eyes. Politics is always top […]
A ‘laser-focused’ Carney and ‘embattled’ Poilievre share contrasting messages in year-end interviews
When asked by the CBC about the floor-crossing Conservatives, Leader Pierre Poilievre framed the issue as ‘a problem of [Mark] Carney’s leadership,’ accusing the prime minister of ‘trying to manipulate his way through backroom deals to get that majority.’
Nothing is sacred in Doug Ford’s Ontario
Premier Doug Ford is tearing down everything we’ve ever loved about Ontario—starting with the things poor people need most to live.
Senate’s Africa report exposes Canada’s strategic blind spot
The question is no longer whether deeper engagement with Africa makes sense. Parliament has answered that. The question now is whether Canada is prepared to act with the consistency, seriousness, and confidence that true partnership requires.
