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Bill C-12 is ‘primarily designed to significantly reduce the rights of individuals wanting to come to Canada,’ says non-affiliated Senator Marilou McPhedran. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
To meet the prime minister’s ambitions to grow Canadian exports, agricultural research capacity must be maintained, writes CSG Senator Todd Lewis. Photograph courtesy of Mark Stebnicki, Pexels.com
Most EU leaders have lost the faith in the military alliance. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, left, French President Emmanuel Macron, and even Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have offered blunt statements, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Donald Trump
The ties to Jeffrey Epstein among the U.S. president’s associates represent a serious political liability for Donald Trump, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured in May 2025. In a world where instability feels closer than ever, Canada’s actions can restore hope and help shape a more stable and compassionate future, writes Tracey Maulfair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Monday, February 23, 2026