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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre appears to be doubling down on his strategy to focus on the economy and affordability, and his pitch is still aimed at what calls the 'forgotten Canadians,' especially young Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA, JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 9, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's Alberta caucus is walking a fine line on the referendum issue, as the movement is based in the province's rural Conservative heartland where most voters support the party federally. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
News | BY ABBAS RANA, JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 9, 2026
News | BY ABBAS RANA, JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 9, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's Alberta caucus is walking a fine line on the referendum issue, as the movement is based in the province's rural Conservative heartland where most voters support the party federally. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 6, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals are leading by between four and 15 points in national public opinion polls. It would be strategically smart to capitalize on this advantage by going to the polls early, says Nik Nanos, chief data scientist for Nanos Research. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 6, 2026
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 6, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals are leading by between four and 15 points in national public opinion polls. It would be strategically smart to capitalize on this advantage by going to the polls early, says Nik Nanos, chief data scientist for Nanos Research. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 5, 2026
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani reached out to the Prime Minister’s Office, but said he was surprised when his invitation for the prime minister to join him in Washington, D.C., was declined.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 5, 2026
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 5, 2026
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani reached out to the Prime Minister’s Office, but said he was surprised when his invitation for the prime minister to join him in Washington, D.C., was declined.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 4, 2026
Former prime minister Stephen Harper pictured at the unveiling of his official portrait. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 4, 2026
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 4, 2026
Former prime minister Stephen Harper pictured at the unveiling of his official portrait. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | February 4, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has done the work to earn his place to carry the party’s banner in the next election, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | February 4, 2026
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | February 4, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has done the work to earn his place to carry the party’s banner in the next election, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 4, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
In his convention speech, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre steered clear of commenting directly on the risks posed to Canada by separatists, laying the whole problem at the feet of the Liberals, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 4, 2026
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 4, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
In his convention speech, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre steered clear of commenting directly on the risks posed to Canada by separatists, laying the whole problem at the feet of the Liberals, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 4, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre did himself and the party some good at last weekend’s convention, but the jury is likely to be out for a while on whether his message of hope is real, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 4, 2026
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 4, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre did himself and the party some good at last weekend’s convention, but the jury is likely to be out for a while on whether his message of hope is real, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | February 4, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
‘We want a nation with no more hyphens, no more group labels,’ Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said during his Jan. 30 convention keynote address. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | February 4, 2026
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | February 4, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
‘We want a nation with no more hyphens, no more group labels,’ Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said during his Jan. 30 convention keynote address. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
News | BY ABBAS RANA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 2, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre raises a first after addressing party faithful in Calgary. He left the convention with 87.4 per cent of delegate support. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
News | BY ABBAS RANA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 2, 2026
News | BY ABBAS RANA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 2, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre raises a first after addressing party faithful in Calgary. He left the convention with 87.4 per cent of delegate support. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | February 2, 2026
A resounding vote of confidence may offer comfort, but it still doesn’t bring the direction the Conservatives need to find their way back to power, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | February 2, 2026
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | February 2, 2026
A resounding vote of confidence may offer comfort, but it still doesn’t bring the direction the Conservatives need to find their way back to power, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP RAQUEL DANCHO | February 2, 2026
If Canada is to change course, it must bring focus and discipline to its innovation policy, writes Conservative MP Raquel Dancho. Photograph courtesy of Michal Jarmoluk, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP RAQUEL DANCHO | February 2, 2026
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP RAQUEL DANCHO | February 2, 2026
If Canada is to change course, it must bring focus and discipline to its innovation policy, writes Conservative MP Raquel Dancho. Photograph courtesy of Michal Jarmoluk, Pixabay.com
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 2, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney's favourability rating is anywhere between 12 and 20 points ahead of his party depending on the poll. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 2, 2026
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 2, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney's favourability rating is anywhere between 12 and 20 points ahead of his party depending on the poll. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre received a commanding 87.4 per cent support on Jan. 30, 2026, from more than 2,600 delegates at the policy conference in Calgary. The delegates elected a 20-member new national council on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2026
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre received a commanding 87.4 per cent support on Jan. 30, 2026, from more than 2,600 delegates at the policy conference in Calgary. The delegates elected a 20-member new national council on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2026
Steve Outhouse, the Conservative Party’s newly appointed campaign director pictured on Jan. 31, 2026, at the Calgary policy convention, says he’s putting together a new campaign team and getting the party ready just in case a snap spring election is called this spring. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2026
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2026
Steve Outhouse, the Conservative Party’s newly appointed campaign director pictured on Jan. 31, 2026, at the Calgary policy convention, says he’s putting together a new campaign team and getting the party ready just in case a snap spring election is called this spring. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre received a commanding 87.4 per cent support yesterday from more than 2,600 delegates at the policy conference in Calgary. The delegates will elect a new national council today. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2026
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre received a commanding 87.4 per cent support yesterday from more than 2,600 delegates at the policy conference in Calgary. The delegates will elect a new national council today. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 31, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered more than 45-minute speech Friday night ahead of the leadership review vote results. Some held supportive signs that said 'for our future.' The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 31, 2026
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 31, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered more than 45-minute speech Friday night ahead of the leadership review vote results. Some held supportive signs that said 'for our future.' The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 31, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was applauded loudly and often while he delivered a keynote speech to the Conservative Party convention in Calgary yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 31, 2026
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 31, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was applauded loudly and often while he delivered a keynote speech to the Conservative Party convention in Calgary yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said