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The Enduring Riddle of Mackenzie King is a new collection of essays edited by Patrice Dutil. The former prime minister is pictured in 1932 in Ottawa when he was opposition leader. Image courtesy of Patrice Dutil, photograph courtesy of Library and Archives Canada/Flickr
The Enduring Riddle of Mackenzie King is a new collection of essays edited by Patrice Dutil. The former prime minister is pictured in 1932 in Ottawa when he was opposition leader. Image courtesy of Patrice Dutil, photograph courtesy of Library and Archives Canada/Flickr
The Darkest Night Brings Longer Days, a memoir by author Sirous Houshmand, features his life story through 1979 Iranian revolution. Handout Photo
The Darkest Night Brings Longer Days, a memoir by author Sirous Houshmand, features his life story through 1979 Iranian revolution. Handout Photo
The Ripper; The Prime Ministers; Universal; The Darkest Nights Brings Longer Days; No I In Team; The Enduring Riddle of Mackenzie King; October 7th; 21 Things; The Finest Hotel in Kabul; and The Coutts Diaries are some of The Hill Times' 100 Best Books in 2025. Book covers courtesy of Biblioasis, Sutherland House, House of Anansi, Penguin Random House Canada, University of Toronto Press, Indigenous Relations Press, and McGill-Queen's University Press
The Ripper; The Prime Ministers; Universal; The Darkest Nights Brings Longer Days; No I In Team; The Enduring Riddle of Mackenzie King; October 7th; 21 Things; The Finest Hotel in Kabul; and The Coutts Diaries are some of The Hill Times' 100 Best Books in 2025. Book covers courtesy of Biblioasis, Sutherland House, House of Anansi, Penguin Random House Canada, University of Toronto Press, Indigenous Relations Press, and McGill-Queen's University Press
Bob Joseph
Author Bob Joseph, a Status Indian, feels Indigenous Peoples would thrive if there were more self-government agreements with Canada's over 600 First Nations. "We are totally ready. We just need to take that action," he told The Hill Times. Photograph by Nathan Smith
Bob Joseph
Author Bob Joseph, a Status Indian, feels Indigenous Peoples would thrive if there were more self-government agreements with Canada's over 600 First Nations. "We are totally ready. We just need to take that action," he told The Hill Times. Photograph by Nathan Smith
Canadian journalist Lyse Doucet, pictured recently at The Hill Times' office in Ottawa, lived for many years at Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel as a BBC News journalist. She's compiled the stories of the local hotel staff into a new book, The Finest Hotel in Kabul. The Hill Times photograph by Eleanor Wand
Canadian journalist Lyse Doucet, pictured recently at The Hill Times' office in Ottawa, lived for many years at Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel as a BBC News journalist. She's compiled the stories of the local hotel staff into a new book, The Finest Hotel in Kabul. The Hill Times photograph by Eleanor Wand
Former Liberal MP Sergio Marchi, right, pictured during an interview with journalist Andrew Cohen at the launch of his new book in Ottawa on Nov. 18, 2025. The Hill Times photograh by Tessie Sanci
Former Liberal MP Sergio Marchi, right, pictured during an interview with journalist Andrew Cohen at the launch of his new book in Ottawa on Nov. 18, 2025. The Hill Times photograh by Tessie Sanci
Then-U.S. president Richard Nixon, left, and then-prime minister of Canada Pierre Trudeau inside the Prime Minister's Office in Centre Block on April 14, 1972. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Then-U.S. president Richard Nixon, left, and then-prime minister of Canada Pierre Trudeau inside the Prime Minister's Office in Centre Block on April 14, 1972. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The prime ministers: From top left, to right, row by row: Carney, Justin Trudeau, Harper, Martin, Chrétien, Campbell; Mulroney, Turner, Clark, Pierre Trudeau, Pearson, Diefenbaker; St-Laurent, Bennett, Mackenzie King, Meighen, Borden, Laurier; Tupper, Bowell, Thompson, Abbott, Mackenzie, and Macdonald. Photographs courtesy of Commons Wikimedia
The prime ministers: From top left, to right, row by row: Carney, Justin Trudeau, Harper, Martin, Chrétien, Campbell; Mulroney, Turner, Clark, Pierre Trudeau, Pearson, Diefenbaker; St-Laurent, Bennett, Mackenzie King, Meighen, Borden, Laurier; Tupper, Bowell, Thompson, Abbott, Mackenzie, and Macdonald. Photographs courtesy of Commons Wikimedia
Comedian Mark Critch has written a new book 'Sorry Not Sorry: An Unapologetic Look at What Makes Canada Worth Fighting For.' Photograph by Duncan DeYoung, courtesy of Penguin Random House
Comedian Mark Critch has written a new book 'Sorry Not Sorry: An Unapologetic Look at What Makes Canada Worth Fighting For.' Photograph by Duncan DeYoung, courtesy of Penguin Random House
The Taking of Vimy Ridge: First World War Photographs of William Ivor Castle, by Carla-Jean Stokes, looks at the 150 photographs taken by Castle at Vimy Ridge. Book cover courtesy of Wilfrid Laurier Press University Press
The Taking of Vimy Ridge: First World War Photographs of William Ivor Castle, by Carla-Jean Stokes, looks at the 150 photographs taken by Castle at Vimy Ridge. Book cover courtesy of Wilfrid Laurier Press University Press
As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government looks to invest in major infrastructure projects, the Northwest Territories is calling for funds to help build a highway to the Arctic.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government looks to invest in major infrastructure projects, the Northwest Territories is calling for funds to help build a highway to the Arctic.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and former prime ministers Justin Trudeau and Stephen Harper. We are indoctrinating our election candidates and our future elected officials to think that the party knows best, that the leader is always right, says Alex Marland. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and former prime ministers Justin Trudeau and Stephen Harper. We are indoctrinating our election candidates and our future elected officials to think that the party knows best, that the leader is always right, says Alex Marland. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
NDP MP Heather McPherson
Alberta NDP MP Heather McPherson is one of four approved candidates in the running for the party's leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP MP Heather McPherson
Alberta NDP MP Heather McPherson is one of four approved candidates in the running for the party's leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former NDP MP Peter Julian joins The Hot Room podcast to talk about the campaign, dubbed NDP Renewal, to rebuild the party into a major player on the national scene. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former NDP MP Peter Julian joins The Hot Room podcast to talk about the campaign, dubbed NDP Renewal, to rebuild the party into a major player on the national scene. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Sean Fraser
The federal government, through Justice Minister Sean Fraser, has asked the Supreme Court to impose some limits on how the notwithstanding clause can be used, but has not taken a position on whether Quebec’s Bill 21 violates the Charter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Sean Fraser
The federal government, through Justice Minister Sean Fraser, has asked the Supreme Court to impose some limits on how the notwithstanding clause can be used, but has not taken a position on whether Quebec’s Bill 21 violates the Charter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal MP Amandeep Sodhi was elected for the first time to represent Brampton Centre, Ont., at the age of 23. Photographs courtesy of Amandeep Sodhi/X
Liberal MP Amandeep Sodhi was elected for the first time to represent Brampton Centre, Ont., at the age of 23. Photographs courtesy of Amandeep Sodhi/X
Alicia Wanless is the director of the Information Environment Project at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and author of The Information Animal: Humans, Technology and the Competition Reality, published this year. Book cover and author photo courtesy of Hurst Publishing
Alicia Wanless is the director of the Information Environment Project at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and author of The Information Animal: Humans, Technology and the Competition Reality, published this year. Book cover and author photo courtesy of Hurst Publishing
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's accelerated spending review carries the risk his cabinet 'may not see all the political landmines that could be waiting for them,' says Chrétien-era Liberal minister Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's accelerated spending review carries the risk his cabinet 'may not see all the political landmines that could be waiting for them,' says Chrétien-era Liberal minister Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre won an August byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta., and returns to the House this fall leading the official opposition in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre won an August byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta., and returns to the House this fall leading the official opposition in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former chief statistician Munir Sheikh has penned his second novel entitled, '2047: The Story of an American Revolution'. He spoke to The Hill Times about the book, and why he stepped away from his role as Canada's chief statistician in 2010. Photograph courtesy of Munir Sheikh
Former chief statistician Munir Sheikh has penned his second novel entitled, '2047: The Story of an American Revolution'. He spoke to The Hill Times about the book, and why he stepped away from his role as Canada's chief statistician in 2010. Photograph courtesy of Munir Sheikh
ulie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin did not attend the international summit on plastics in Geneva. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
ulie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin did not attend the international summit on plastics in Geneva. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed has decided to seek a fourth term leading the Inuit advocacy organization. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed has decided to seek a fourth term leading the Inuit advocacy organization. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Joanne Thompson
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson announced last month the government was increasing the quota from 18,000 to 38,000 tonnes for cod off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Joanne Thompson
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson announced last month the government was increasing the quota from 18,000 to 38,000 tonnes for cod off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Guillaume Couillard became director general of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board in April 2023. He now leads a team that will monitor and review drug prices under new guidelines to enforce regulations that were put into force in July 2022. Photograph courtesy of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board
Guillaume Couillard became director general of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board in April 2023. He now leads a team that will monitor and review drug prices under new guidelines to enforce regulations that were put into force in July 2022. Photograph courtesy of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing a legal challenge against Bill C-5, which allows projects deemed by cabinet to be in the 'national interest' to override several environmental laws. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing a legal challenge against Bill C-5, which allows projects deemed by cabinet to be in the 'national interest' to override several environmental laws. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. In his new book, Andrew Coyne says he tries to show that centralized power is ‘worse here than in other countries.’
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. In his new book, Andrew Coyne says he tries to show that centralized power is ‘worse here than in other countries.’
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says the Liberals should 'think twice' about Bill C-5 and 'giving this kind of wide open political discretion to potentially a different government and a different prime minister.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says the Liberals should 'think twice' about Bill C-5 and 'giving this kind of wide open political discretion to potentially a different government and a different prime minister.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on March 16, 2016, announcing Canada's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. The ultimately unsuccessful campaign for the seat had all the hallmarks of a partisan campaign, something that Adam Chapnick says is detrimental to Canada's success on the UNSC. Prime Minister's Office photo courtesy of Adam Scotti
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on March 16, 2016, announcing Canada's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. The ultimately unsuccessful campaign for the seat had all the hallmarks of a partisan campaign, something that Adam Chapnick says is detrimental to Canada's success on the UNSC. Prime Minister's Office photo courtesy of Adam Scotti
Author and former lawyer Harold Johnson’s book Peace and Good Order relays his experience working in the legal system and his conclusion that it can’t bring Indigenous people justice. Photograph courtesy of Calvin Fehr
Author and former lawyer Harold Johnson’s book Peace and Good Order relays his experience working in the legal system and his conclusion that it can’t bring Indigenous people justice. Photograph courtesy of Calvin Fehr
Law professor Kent Roach offers a close legal analysis of the Gerald Stanley trial as well as the social and political backdrop in his new book Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice: The Gerald Stanley and Colten Boushie Case. Photograph courtesy of Kent Roach
Law professor Kent Roach offers a close legal analysis of the Gerald Stanley trial as well as the social and political backdrop in his new book Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice: The Gerald Stanley and Colten Boushie Case. Photograph courtesy of Kent Roach
The fear of hitting a ceiling and spending the rest of her career as a county court judge almost dissuaded Canada's first female chief justice of the Supreme Court Beverley McLachlin from accepting a spot on the bench. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The fear of hitting a ceiling and spending the rest of her career as a county court judge almost dissuaded Canada's first female chief justice of the Supreme Court Beverley McLachlin from accepting a spot on the bench. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
SS Galizien recruits wait as Kreishauptmann Hoffstetter of SS Galizien enters a Greek Catholic church in Sanok, Poland, in 1943. Wikimedia Commons photograph by Sanisław Potocki
SS Galizien recruits wait as Kreishauptmann Hoffstetter of SS Galizien enters a Greek Catholic church in Sanok, Poland, in 1943. Wikimedia Commons photograph by Sanisław Potocki
ISG Senator Mary Jane McCallum (Manitoba), pictured in this file photo on the Hill. 'As Parliamentarians, we then have an important role to play in ensuring such institutions, many of which are overseen by the federal government, are improved and accountable when it comes to combatting racism.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
ISG Senator Mary Jane McCallum (Manitoba), pictured in this file photo on the Hill. 'As Parliamentarians, we then have an important role to play in ensuring such institutions, many of which are overseen by the federal government, are improved and accountable when it comes to combatting racism.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, pictured on April 20, was trending this week. Turns out, he wants to kick Canadian workers off the welfare state as soon as possible because people won’t want to work, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, pictured on April 20, was trending this week. Turns out, he wants to kick Canadian workers off the welfare state as soon as possible because people won’t want to work, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on the Hill on April 11 for an emergency sitting to pass COVID-19 relief measures. In the months ahead, we have no choice but to be realists: the debt burden will be suffocating for many countries, there will more than likely be a significant contraction in the global economy, and millions will be unemployed, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on the Hill on April 11 for an emergency sitting to pass COVID-19 relief measures. In the months ahead, we have no choice but to be realists: the debt burden will be suffocating for many countries, there will more than likely be a significant contraction in the global economy, and millions will be unemployed, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Independent Newfoundland and Labrador MHA Paul Lane, Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould, and former MPs Jane Philpott and Ryan Cleary, pictured on Feb. 6, 2020, at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Photograph courtesy of Alex Marland
Independent Newfoundland and Labrador MHA Paul Lane, Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould, and former MPs Jane Philpott and Ryan Cleary, pictured on Feb. 6, 2020, at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Photograph courtesy of Alex Marland
David Tkachuk will retire from the Senate when he turns 75 on Feb. 18. He has served as a Conservative Senator for Saskatchewan since Brian Mulroney appointed him to the Chamber in 1993. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
David Tkachuk will retire from the Senate when he turns 75 on Feb. 18. He has served as a Conservative Senator for Saskatchewan since Brian Mulroney appointed him to the Chamber in 1993. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright