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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's party is running 13 points behind the Liberals. The strategic communication problem this presents to the Conservative Party is obvious: how do you convince Canadian voters to jump aboard a train that seems to be heading in the wrong direction, writes Gerry Nicholls.   The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 25, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took steps in the right direction with the address he delivered at the party's recent convention, which showed an arguably more human and reflective leader, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 25, 2026
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 25, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took steps in the right direction with the address he delivered at the party's recent convention, which showed an arguably more human and reflective leader, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaking in the House of Commons before delivering remarks honouring the victims of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy on Feb. 11, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 23, 2026
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaking in the House of Commons before delivering remarks honouring the victims of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy on Feb. 11, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON, MARLO GLASS | February 18, 2026
Freshly-minted Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux said Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos was the catalyst that changed his mind and 'opened a lot of eyes for Canadians' about 'just how serious this national unity crisis actually is.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON, MARLO GLASS | February 18, 2026
News | BY STUART BENSON, MARLO GLASS | February 18, 2026
Freshly-minted Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux said Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos was the catalyst that changed his mind and 'opened a lot of eyes for Canadians' about 'just how serious this national unity crisis actually is.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 16, 2026
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper speaks at an event held by Library and Archives Canada on Feb. 5, 2026, about the launch his archival collection at the Library and Archives Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 16, 2026
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 16, 2026
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper speaks at an event held by Library and Archives Canada on Feb. 5, 2026, about the launch his archival collection at the Library and Archives Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 16, 2026
In preparation for a possible early election, Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives have started the process to nominate candidates across the country. As of last week, nominations were open in 16 ridings in five provinces. They will close on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 16, 2026
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 16, 2026
In preparation for a possible early election, Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives have started the process to nominate candidates across the country. As of last week, nominations were open in 16 ridings in five provinces. They will close on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 14, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Carney understands that Canada needs to reinvent itself as a self-sufficient country, allied to new trading partners who share our values, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 14, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 14, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Carney understands that Canada needs to reinvent itself as a self-sufficient country, allied to new trading partners who share our values, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade