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Former Conservative-turned-Liberal MP Bill Casey, centre, told The Hill Times that it was ‘very stressful,’ but he has ‘no regrets’ about breaking ranks and voting against the 2007 budget. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 17, 2025
To effectively manage his 143-member caucus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured shaking hands with Conservative MP Laila Goodridge and Marilyn Gladu, left, on the Hill on Sept. 14, 2025, must build mutual trust and have regular two-way communication with MPs, says David McLaughlin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 17, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 17, 2025
To effectively manage his 143-member caucus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured shaking hands with Conservative MP Laila Goodridge and Marilyn Gladu, left, on the Hill on Sept. 14, 2025, must build mutual trust and have regular two-way communication with MPs, says David McLaughlin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 12, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
If the turmoil in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has reached the point where MPs who might be considering defecting are getting threats to destroy their futures, as has been widely reported, it’s obvious that the leader is in serious trouble, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 12, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 12, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
If the turmoil in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has reached the point where MPs who might be considering defecting are getting threats to destroy their futures, as has been widely reported, it’s obvious that the leader is in serious trouble, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 12, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his team need to want to be better to overcome the vulnerability exposed last week, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 12, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 12, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his team need to want to be better to overcome the vulnerability exposed last week, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 12, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, may have already set in motion the events that will decide the fate of his government's first budget in the weeks prior to the document being tabled in the House, say strategists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 12, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 12, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, may have already set in motion the events that will decide the fate of his government's first budget in the weeks prior to the document being tabled in the House, say strategists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 12, 2025
Zohran Mamdani
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani gave people something to vote for. Canadian politicians should take notes, writes Erica Ifill. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 12, 2025
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 12, 2025
Zohran Mamdani
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani gave people something to vote for. Canadian politicians should take notes, writes Erica Ifill. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 24, 2025
Both Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are pitching housing platforms aimed at speeding up development. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 24, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 24, 2025
Both Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are pitching housing platforms aimed at speeding up development. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 23, 2025
Party leaders are in agreement that supply management won't be on the agenda in future trade talks. Pixabay photograph by Waldo93
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 23, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 23, 2025
Party leaders are in agreement that supply management won't be on the agenda in future trade talks. Pixabay photograph by Waldo93
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 23, 2025
As parties look to appeal to voters and crush their opponents, they're drawing on links to former prime minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Donald Trump, and raising red flags about Mark Carney’s resumé. Screenshots courtesy of YouTube
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 23, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 23, 2025
As parties look to appeal to voters and crush their opponents, they're drawing on links to former prime minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Donald Trump, and raising red flags about Mark Carney’s resumé. Screenshots courtesy of YouTube
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 21, 2025
The 2025 federal election is Pierre Poilievre's first time running for re-election while holding the leadership of the Conservative Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 21, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 21, 2025
The 2025 federal election is Pierre Poilievre's first time running for re-election while holding the leadership of the Conservative Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 21, 2025
Since Pierre Poilievre became Conservative leader, he has run a tight ship, with a close circle of advisers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 21, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 21, 2025
Since Pierre Poilievre became Conservative leader, he has run a tight ship, with a close circle of advisers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 21, 2025
Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy, pictured, said he has worn out two pairs of sneakers in the process of knocking on 15,000 doors in Carleton, Ont. He's running against powerhouse Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre who was first elected in the riding in 2004.    Photograph courtesy of X/Bruce Fanjoy
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 21, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 21, 2025
Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy, pictured, said he has worn out two pairs of sneakers in the process of knocking on 15,000 doors in Carleton, Ont. He's running against powerhouse Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre who was first elected in the riding in 2004.    Photograph courtesy of X/Bruce Fanjoy
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 17, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Mark Carney spar on the debate stage at the English-language debate on April 17. Pool photograph by Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 17, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 17, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Mark Carney spar on the debate stage at the English-language debate on April 17. Pool photograph by Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 17, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Kory Teneycke, former campaign manager for Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Teneycke recently accused the federal Conservatives of 'campaign malpractice.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Stuart Benson
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 17, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 17, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Kory Teneycke, former campaign manager for Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Teneycke recently accused the federal Conservatives of 'campaign malpractice.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Stuart Benson
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | April 16, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, and wife Anaida attend a rally in Ottawa on Feb. 15. Local campaigns will be able to tap into this data to effectively convert voter intention into turnout, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | April 16, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | April 16, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, and wife Anaida attend a rally in Ottawa on Feb. 15. Local campaigns will be able to tap into this data to effectively convert voter intention into turnout, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 16, 2025
Stephen Harper
The current Conservative leader’s campaign is taking on more and more aspects of former prime minister Stephen Harper’s politics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 16, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 16, 2025
Stephen Harper
The current Conservative leader’s campaign is taking on more and more aspects of former prime minister Stephen Harper’s politics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 16, 2025
Mark Carney
While the team running Prime Minister Mark Carney’s campaign may deserve credit when all said and done, character and circumstance have played a big role to date—not Liberal strategic brilliance, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 16, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 16, 2025
Mark Carney
While the team running Prime Minister Mark Carney’s campaign may deserve credit when all said and done, character and circumstance have played a big role to date—not Liberal strategic brilliance, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference on Parliament Hill on April 3. Since January, the Liberals' polling numbers have enjoyed a 'Lazarus-like ascent,' says pollster Frank Graves. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 14, 2025
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference on Parliament Hill on April 3. Since January, the Liberals' polling numbers have enjoyed a 'Lazarus-like ascent,' says pollster Frank Graves. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade