Former central banker Carney takes Liberal leadership in landslide win on first ballot

Mark Carney dominates the results with 85.9 per cent of the vote ahead of former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland in second place with eight per cent.
‘It was very directive’: Trudeau leaves legacy of deploying federal cash to push provincial policies

Over nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau used bilateral deals, federal dollars, and strings attached to a much greater degree than past PMs to enact a federal policy vision in areas of provincial jurisdiction.
Nova Scotia delivers interprovincial trade ‘game changer’ while feds offer ‘symbolic’ gesture, say observers

The Hill Times reached out to all provincial and territorial governments asking if they would adopt Nova Scotia’s proposal. Most did not reply, and none of them offered a clear ‘yes.’
Election without foreign interference is much more important than early election

Voters should seriously consider not voting for any party that prevents all the much-needed anti-foreign interference measures from passing before a federal election happens.
Forging a path for women’s leadership

Women’s leadership is vital for building equitable, inclusive societies, yet bias and institutional obstacles continue to silence their voices.
Checking back with Employment Minister MacKinnon’s new team

Plus, Hill Climbers takes a qualified look at Public Safety Minister David McGuinty’s current team.
U.S. companies earned over $3.5-billion in Canadian government contracts since 2023: data

As U.S. tariffs take hold, it is worth the effort looking for domestic suppliers rather than the big American companies, says Bloc MP Julie Vignola.
Carney vs. Poilievre: who will restore Canada’s global independence?

As U.S. President Donald Trump abandons Western alliances, our next prime minister must act decisively to secure Canada’s autonomy, and restore our global influence.
Freeland isn’t the change we want to see in the world

Becoming a Conservative-in-waiting is not the solution to Canada’s ills, just like Chrystia Freeland is not the answer.
A Trudeau top 10 list—of failure

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent without consideration for the public purse, failed to encourage greater unity, and was ineffective in governing.