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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
NewsBY STUART BENSON, MARLO GLASS | UPDATED February 18, 2026
NewsBY STUART BENSON, MARLO GLASS | UPDATED February 18, 2026
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 11, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured with his wife Anaida in Calgary on Jan. 30, has 'all of the fundamentals' he needs to win, but is equally dependent on how well the Liberal coalition holds together. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 11, 2026
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 11, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured with his wife Anaida in Calgary on Jan. 30, has 'all of the fundamentals' he needs to win, but is equally dependent on how well the Liberal coalition holds together. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Opinion | BY ANNA MURPHY | February 9, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party's approach is profoundly out of step with both the majority of Canadians, and our foundational commitment to human rights, writes Anna Murphy. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
Opinion | BY ANNA MURPHY | February 9, 2026
Opinion | BY ANNA MURPHY | February 9, 2026
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party's approach is profoundly out of step with both the majority of Canadians, and our foundational commitment to human rights, writes Anna Murphy. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 9, 2026
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured Jan. 27, 2026, at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony at the National National Holocaust Monument In Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 9, 2026
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 9, 2026
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured Jan. 27, 2026, at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony at the National National Holocaust Monument In Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs 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
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 29, 2025
Earlier this month, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre offered to 'help' the prime minister achieve a deal with the U.S., but little has come from the offer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 29, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 29, 2025
Earlier this month, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre offered to 'help' the prime minister achieve a deal with the U.S., but little has come from the offer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 29, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is well aware that in today’s social media-driven political ecosphere, outrage sells, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 29, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 29, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is well aware that in today’s social media-driven political ecosphere, outrage sells, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 29, 2025
Even U.S. President Donald Trump is more popular in his disintegrating country than Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured, is here in Canada, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 29, 2025
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 29, 2025
Even U.S. President Donald Trump is more popular in his disintegrating country than Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured, is here in Canada, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured in the West Block on Oct. 23, faced criticism last week from within and outside his caucus for his remarks about RCMP leadership during a recent YouTube interview. He later said that his comments were about former RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki, and not about the current leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured in the West Block on Oct. 23, faced criticism last week from within and outside his caucus for his remarks about RCMP leadership during a recent YouTube interview. He later said that his comments were about former RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki, and not about the current leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | October 27, 2025
Others have opined that there is somehow a constituency for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s policies. How does yours truly see it? Nastiness is not policy, nor will Canadians buy it, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | October 27, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | October 27, 2025
Others have opined that there is somehow a constituency for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s policies. How does yours truly see it? Nastiness is not policy, nor will Canadians buy it, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 27, 2025
Since making comments about the RCMP that were published on a YouTube channel over a week ago, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been on the receiving end of public and anonymous criticism from Conservative insiders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 27, 2025
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 27, 2025
Since making comments about the RCMP that were published on a YouTube channel over a week ago, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been on the receiving end of public and anonymous criticism from Conservative insiders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 22, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Whether it is a personal animus towards Justin Trudeau or habitual behaviour, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured, is doing neither the nation nor his party any favours by making accusations against him, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 22, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 22, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Whether it is a personal animus towards Justin Trudeau or habitual behaviour, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured, is doing neither the nation nor his party any favours by making accusations against him, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 22, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's recent call for federal spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion 'to die' is a renewal of his party's campaign promise to end 'failed policies with little resonance for average Canadians,' says Crestview Strategy's Ashton Arsenault. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 22, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 22, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's recent call for federal spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion 'to die' is a renewal of his party's campaign promise to end 'failed policies with little resonance for average Canadians,' says Crestview Strategy's Ashton Arsenault. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 20, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured Oct. 9, 2025, on the Hill. The voices which once mainly focused on pushing economic issues are fading away, which will likely have at least some influence on the direction the Conservative party will take under Poilievre, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 20, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 20, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured Oct. 9, 2025, on the Hill. The voices which once mainly focused on pushing economic issues are fading away, which will likely have at least some influence on the direction the Conservative party will take under Poilievre, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | October 15, 2025
Garnett Genuis
Conservative employment critic Garnett Genuis speaks to reporters on Oct. 15 about his plan to address youth unemployment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | October 15, 2025
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | October 15, 2025
Garnett Genuis
Conservative employment critic Garnett Genuis speaks to reporters on Oct. 15 about his plan to address youth unemployment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 7, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called for increasing the number of signatures required for candidates to run for office and limiting voters’ signatures to one candidate's nomination form. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 7, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 7, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called for increasing the number of signatures required for candidates to run for office and limiting voters’ signatures to one candidate's nomination form. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The two parties are currently pursuing a different kind of communication strategy to reflect political circumstances, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The two parties are currently pursuing a different kind of communication strategy to reflect political circumstances, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin