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Tim Powers is chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data. He is a former adviser to Conservative political leaders.

Faster, higher, stronger—together

  • During the Olympics, sports fans can find space to recognize, celebrate, and suffer with competitors from other countries whose politics are not our cup
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 11, 2026
Team Canada flagbearers Mikaël Kingsbury, left, and Marielle Thompson enter the Milano Cortina Games on Feb. 6. The ongoing Winter Olympics serve as a healthy escape, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of the CBC

Faster, higher, stronger—together

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 11, 2026
  • During the Olympics, sports fans can find space to recognize, celebrate, and suffer with competitors from other countries whose politics are not our cup

Faster, higher, stronger—together

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 11, 2026
  • During the Olympics, sports fans can find space to recognize, celebrate, and suffer with competitors from other countries whose politics are not our cup
Team Canada flagbearers Mikaël Kingsbury, left, and Marielle Thompson enter the Milano Cortina Games on Feb. 6. The ongoing Winter Olympics serve as a healthy escape, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of the CBC

What happens after the convention dust settles?

  • The Conservative leader and his team have bought themselves time, but there’s still much work to do because waiting for the other guy to
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

What happens after the convention dust settles?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 4, 2026
  • The Conservative leader and his team have bought themselves time, but there’s still much work to do because waiting for the other guy to

What happens after the convention dust settles?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 4, 2026
  • The Conservative leader and his team have bought themselves time, but there’s still much work to do because waiting for the other guy to
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

Learning to exhale when dealing with Trump

  • When it comes to dealing with the president and his pronouncements, follow the 24-hour rule when angry or upset.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 28, 2026
In a world dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump, we need all the mental health management tools that can be mustered, writes Tim Powers. Image courtesy of Pixabay/Tiburi

Learning to exhale when dealing with Trump

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 28, 2026
  • When it comes to dealing with the president and his pronouncements, follow the 24-hour rule when angry or upset.

Learning to exhale when dealing with Trump

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 28, 2026
  • When it comes to dealing with the president and his pronouncements, follow the 24-hour rule when angry or upset.
In a world dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump, we need all the mental health management tools that can be mustered, writes Tim Powers. Image courtesy of Pixabay/Tiburi

Interesting times like these

  • Will global dynamics further influence our ecosystem? What will bond us now, or divide us? These are weighty questions we can’t escape in 2026.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 14, 2026
Maybe, by month's end, the Conservative convention and the future of Leader Pierre Poilievre will be the biggest thing occupying our time. Or not, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Interesting times like these

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 14, 2026
  • Will global dynamics further influence our ecosystem? What will bond us now, or divide us? These are weighty questions we can’t escape in 2026.

Interesting times like these

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 14, 2026
  • Will global dynamics further influence our ecosystem? What will bond us now, or divide us? These are weighty questions we can’t escape in 2026.
Maybe, by month's end, the Conservative convention and the future of Leader Pierre Poilievre will be the biggest thing occupying our time. Or not, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Poilievre find the right thread to pull, or will his coalition unravel in 2026?

  • OTTAWA—It was one year ago that federal politics changed dramatically. Then-deputy prime minister and finance minister Chrystia Freeland wrote her poison pen letter to
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 17, 2025
Ahead of Conservative Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review, he has shown more pugnacity than the kind of reasonableness with which his opponent seems to be scoring well with the public, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Poilievre find the right thread to pull, or will his coalition unravel in 2026?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 17, 2025
  • OTTAWA—It was one year ago that federal politics changed dramatically. Then-deputy prime minister and finance minister Chrystia Freeland wrote her poison pen letter to

Will Poilievre find the right thread to pull, or will his coalition unravel in 2026?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 17, 2025
  • OTTAWA—It was one year ago that federal politics changed dramatically. Then-deputy prime minister and finance minister Chrystia Freeland wrote her poison pen letter to
Ahead of Conservative Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review, he has shown more pugnacity than the kind of reasonableness with which his opponent seems to be scoring well with the public, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The MOU’s real value may be for those on the outside looking in

  • It will not go unnoticed among those who move money around and make investments that the prime minister is currently not encumbered by the
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 10, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
The energy framework Prime Minister Mark Carney signed with Alberta last month sends a message to the domestic and global investment community that in Carney’s Canada, the door is now open again to do business, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The MOU’s real value may be for those on the outside looking in

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 10, 2025
  • It will not go unnoticed among those who move money around and make investments that the prime minister is currently not encumbered by the

The MOU’s real value may be for those on the outside looking in

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 10, 2025
  • It will not go unnoticed among those who move money around and make investments that the prime minister is currently not encumbered by the
Mark Carney
The energy framework Prime Minister Mark Carney signed with Alberta last month sends a message to the domestic and global investment community that in Carney’s Canada, the door is now open again to do business, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

In-house relief: new Conservative campaign manager a positive signal

  • It’s good news, but the Conservatives' ultimate path to success still rests with the leader and his willingness to empower Steve Outhouse and others.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 26, 2025
Widely viewed as a mature professional, Steve Outhouse has run and won campaigns for different Canadian conservative leaders in different parts of the country, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Steve Outhouse

In-house relief: new Conservative campaign manager a positive signal

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 26, 2025
  • It’s good news, but the Conservatives' ultimate path to success still rests with the leader and his willingness to empower Steve Outhouse and others.

In-house relief: new Conservative campaign manager a positive signal

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 26, 2025
  • It’s good news, but the Conservatives' ultimate path to success still rests with the leader and his willingness to empower Steve Outhouse and others.
Widely viewed as a mature professional, Steve Outhouse has run and won campaigns for different Canadian conservative leaders in different parts of the country, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Steve Outhouse

Heralding Hiscox: a storyteller for the ages

  • Recently retired CBC News anchor Heather Hiscox gave it her all to make sure the job was done right.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 19, 2025
Heather Hiscox signed off from the CBC morning show on Nov. 6 after 20 years at its helm. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Heralding Hiscox: a storyteller for the ages

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 19, 2025
  • Recently retired CBC News anchor Heather Hiscox gave it her all to make sure the job was done right.

Heralding Hiscox: a storyteller for the ages

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 19, 2025
  • Recently retired CBC News anchor Heather Hiscox gave it her all to make sure the job was done right.
Heather Hiscox signed off from the CBC morning show on Nov. 6 after 20 years at its helm. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Poilievre and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

  • The Conservatives did everything the wrong way in dealing with Chris d’Entremont's floor crossing, handing their political opponents a win.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 12, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
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

Poilievre and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 12, 2025
  • The Conservatives did everything the wrong way in dealing with Chris d’Entremont's floor crossing, handing their political opponents a win.

Poilievre and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 12, 2025
  • The Conservatives did everything the wrong way in dealing with Chris d’Entremont's floor crossing, handing their political opponents a win.
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

The recipe for dealing with Trump: a stiff spine and a stiff drink

  • Resistance isn’t futile when it comes to the U.S. president, but it has to be clever and well calculated.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 29, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump clearly preferred the federal government’s charm offensive, but it had—at least publicly—not borne any fruit, writes Tim Powers. White House photograph by Joyce N. Boghosian

The recipe for dealing with Trump: a stiff spine and a stiff drink

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 29, 2025
  • Resistance isn’t futile when it comes to the U.S. president, but it has to be clever and well calculated.

The recipe for dealing with Trump: a stiff spine and a stiff drink

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 29, 2025
  • Resistance isn’t futile when it comes to the U.S. president, but it has to be clever and well calculated.
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump clearly preferred the federal government’s charm offensive, but it had—at least publicly—not borne any fruit, writes Tim Powers. White House photograph by Joyce N. Boghosian

A message to Conservatives: it’s time to cut the cord with Trudeau

  • The Conservatives’ focus vanishes as quickly as a former prime minister’s shirt on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara when they turn
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 22, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
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

A message to Conservatives: it’s time to cut the cord with Trudeau

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 22, 2025
  • The Conservatives’ focus vanishes as quickly as a former prime minister’s shirt on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara when they turn

A message to Conservatives: it’s time to cut the cord with Trudeau

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 22, 2025
  • The Conservatives’ focus vanishes as quickly as a former prime minister’s shirt on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara when they turn
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

Can Carney connect before goodwill, space, and grace run out?

  • The government needs to realize the armchair play-calling about its aptitude or lack thereof in dealing with the U.S. is going to kick up.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 15, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, may have had a good meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump last week, but there is a restiveness forming at home, writes Tim Powers. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Can Carney connect before goodwill, space, and grace run out?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 15, 2025
  • The government needs to realize the armchair play-calling about its aptitude or lack thereof in dealing with the U.S. is going to kick up.

Can Carney connect before goodwill, space, and grace run out?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 15, 2025
  • The government needs to realize the armchair play-calling about its aptitude or lack thereof in dealing with the U.S. is going to kick up.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, may have had a good meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump last week, but there is a restiveness forming at home, writes Tim Powers. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

A peek into the Rock’s political race

  • Newfoundland and Labrador voters will go to the provincial ballot box on Oct. 14, but all is quiet on the polling front.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 1, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Premier John Hogan, left, Progressive Conservative Leader Tony Wakeham, and NDP Leader Jim Dinn are facing off in a provincial race. Photographs courtesy of Facebook and Wikimedia Commons

A peek into the Rock’s political race

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 1, 2025
  • Newfoundland and Labrador voters will go to the provincial ballot box on Oct. 14, but all is quiet on the polling front.

A peek into the Rock’s political race

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 1, 2025
  • Newfoundland and Labrador voters will go to the provincial ballot box on Oct. 14, but all is quiet on the polling front.
Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Premier John Hogan, left, Progressive Conservative Leader Tony Wakeham, and NDP Leader Jim Dinn are facing off in a provincial race. Photographs courtesy of Facebook and Wikimedia Commons

Want to tackle national pride? Give Canadian women’s rugby a try

  • As Canada's senior women’s rugby squad heads into a World Cup final, the country can take a lesson from their passionate and disciplined approach.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 24, 2025
The Canadian women’s rugby team will take on England at the World Cup finals on Sept. 27. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/Rugby World Cup

Want to tackle national pride? Give Canadian women’s rugby a try

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 24, 2025
  • As Canada's senior women’s rugby squad heads into a World Cup final, the country can take a lesson from their passionate and disciplined approach.

Want to tackle national pride? Give Canadian women’s rugby a try

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 24, 2025
  • As Canada's senior women’s rugby squad heads into a World Cup final, the country can take a lesson from their passionate and disciplined approach.
The Canadian women’s rugby team will take on England at the World Cup finals on Sept. 27. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/Rugby World Cup

A life worth learning from

  • Given his pedigree, Ken Dryden was arguably the smartest person in every room he ever entered, but he never behaved that way.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 10, 2025
Ken Dryden
Ken Dryden
Even in death, former hockey legend and cabinet minister Ken Dryden makes us think, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

A life worth learning from

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 10, 2025
  • Given his pedigree, Ken Dryden was arguably the smartest person in every room he ever entered, but he never behaved that way.

A life worth learning from

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 10, 2025
  • Given his pedigree, Ken Dryden was arguably the smartest person in every room he ever entered, but he never behaved that way.
Ken Dryden
Even in death, former hockey legend and cabinet minister Ken Dryden makes us think, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

The fall political roadmap has plenty of potholes

  • The Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP all need to show signs of life when Parliament resumes.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 3, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, centre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies. The fall has the potential to be an interesting one, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

The fall political roadmap has plenty of potholes

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 3, 2025
  • The Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP all need to show signs of life when Parliament resumes.

The fall political roadmap has plenty of potholes

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 3, 2025
  • The Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP all need to show signs of life when Parliament resumes.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, centre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies. The fall has the potential to be an interesting one, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

This year’s Canada Games offer lessons for us all

  • Participants and volunteers in the 2025 Canada Games gave us a great example of what a motivated civil society does for and with each
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 27, 2025
These games represented the best of Canada, not only because of what happened on the pitches, in the pool, or at the track, but because of how competitors from all across the country came together to help each other, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

This year’s Canada Games offer lessons for us all

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 27, 2025
  • Participants and volunteers in the 2025 Canada Games gave us a great example of what a motivated civil society does for and with each

This year’s Canada Games offer lessons for us all

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 27, 2025
  • Participants and volunteers in the 2025 Canada Games gave us a great example of what a motivated civil society does for and with each
These games represented the best of Canada, not only because of what happened on the pitches, in the pool, or at the track, but because of how competitors from all across the country came together to help each other, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Rumours of the death of the political long game have been greatly exaggerated

  • Just in the last week, we have seen three examples of a more-plodding type of politics, proving the old-school has some life in it
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s, centre, July 28 announcement of the Confederation Bridge toll cut is is old-school pork-barrel politics at its best, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

Rumours of the death of the political long game have been greatly exaggerated

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 30, 2025
  • Just in the last week, we have seen three examples of a more-plodding type of politics, proving the old-school has some life in it

Rumours of the death of the political long game have been greatly exaggerated

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 30, 2025
  • Just in the last week, we have seen three examples of a more-plodding type of politics, proving the old-school has some life in it
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s, centre, July 28 announcement of the Confederation Bridge toll cut is is old-school pork-barrel politics at its best, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

Hurly-burly nonsense around Carney’s assets is standard politicking—and a shame

  • The noise about the PM’s blind trust can turn people off from politics, particularly those in sectors where they were compensated commensurately for their
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 16, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre knows that this—sadly—is when you start building the narrative of Prime Minister Mark Carney as the wealthy, self-interested, effete leader, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hurly-burly nonsense around Carney’s assets is standard politicking—and a shame

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 16, 2025
  • The noise about the PM’s blind trust can turn people off from politics, particularly those in sectors where they were compensated commensurately for their

Hurly-burly nonsense around Carney’s assets is standard politicking—and a shame

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 16, 2025
  • The noise about the PM’s blind trust can turn people off from politics, particularly those in sectors where they were compensated commensurately for their
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre knows that this—sadly—is when you start building the narrative of Prime Minister Mark Carney as the wealthy, self-interested, effete leader, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The world could use more like Musgrave

  • When people crap on the mainstream media and talk about bias and self-interest, they clearly have never met anyone like Sharon Musgrave.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
Sharon Musgrave
Sharon Musgrave
Recently retired senior CBC producer Sharon Musgrave is an unforgettable force, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

The world could use more like Musgrave

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
  • When people crap on the mainstream media and talk about bias and self-interest, they clearly have never met anyone like Sharon Musgrave.

The world could use more like Musgrave

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
  • When people crap on the mainstream media and talk about bias and self-interest, they clearly have never met anyone like Sharon Musgrave.
Sharon Musgrave
Recently retired senior CBC producer Sharon Musgrave is an unforgettable force, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Conservatives, NDP should make the most of the summer recess

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney’s team is off to a good start, and hoping the honeymoon will eventually end is not enough of a plan
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 25, 2025
Conservatives Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies. The NDP’s biggest challenge over the coming months is figuring out what their leadership race looks like, and who might contest it, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Conservatives, NDP should make the most of the summer recess

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 25, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney’s team is off to a good start, and hoping the honeymoon will eventually end is not enough of a plan

Conservatives, NDP should make the most of the summer recess

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 25, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney’s team is off to a good start, and hoping the honeymoon will eventually end is not enough of a plan
Conservatives Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies. The NDP’s biggest challenge over the coming months is figuring out what their leadership race looks like, and who might contest it, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Conservatives could use some outside perspective

  • A third-party review could help the Conservatives present themselves as a responsible body, not a cult of personality.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 18, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre may be getting some instructive feedback from the people with whom he is speaking, but there is reportedly some cynicism about the outreach, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives could use some outside perspective

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 18, 2025
  • A third-party review could help the Conservatives present themselves as a responsible body, not a cult of personality.

Conservatives could use some outside perspective

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 18, 2025
  • A third-party review could help the Conservatives present themselves as a responsible body, not a cult of personality.
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre may be getting some instructive feedback from the people with whom he is speaking, but there is reportedly some cynicism about the outreach, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Carney’s moonshot become cannon fodder?

  • Domestically, the biggest current threat to Mark Carney’s success is tripping over his own heels while trying to keep a blistering pace towards tangible
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 11, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is running at an Olympic champion sprinter’s pace to complete his list of tasks, and the public—for now—is giving him all the track he needs, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Carney’s moonshot become cannon fodder?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 11, 2025
  • Domestically, the biggest current threat to Mark Carney’s success is tripping over his own heels while trying to keep a blistering pace towards tangible

Will Carney’s moonshot become cannon fodder?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 11, 2025
  • Domestically, the biggest current threat to Mark Carney’s success is tripping over his own heels while trying to keep a blistering pace towards tangible
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is running at an Olympic champion sprinter’s pace to complete his list of tasks, and the public—for now—is giving him all the track he needs, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Recount survivors displayed grace under political fire

  • The candidates in Terra Nova–The Peninsulas, N.L., put on a great display of what good a political competition should be.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 28, 2025
Conservative MP Jonathan Rowe, left, and Liberal candidate Anthony Germain both demonstrated great class and decency towards each other over the course of their recount ordeal. Photographs courtesy of the the Conservative Party and Liberal Party

Recount survivors displayed grace under political fire

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 28, 2025
  • The candidates in Terra Nova–The Peninsulas, N.L., put on a great display of what good a political competition should be.

Recount survivors displayed grace under political fire

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 28, 2025
  • The candidates in Terra Nova–The Peninsulas, N.L., put on a great display of what good a political competition should be.
Conservative MP Jonathan Rowe, left, and Liberal candidate Anthony Germain both demonstrated great class and decency towards each other over the course of their recount ordeal. Photographs courtesy of the the Conservative Party and Liberal Party

Sport portfolio a bright light during cabinet’s growing pains

  • The feds have seen the opportunity global sports performances provide to advance the country’s reputation, open doors for diplomacy and trade, and boost our
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 21, 2025
Adam van Koeverden
Adam van Koeverden
If the prime minister and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden lean in here they could produce some big wins from which we’d all benefit, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Sport portfolio a bright light during cabinet’s growing pains

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 21, 2025
  • The feds have seen the opportunity global sports performances provide to advance the country’s reputation, open doors for diplomacy and trade, and boost our

Sport portfolio a bright light during cabinet’s growing pains

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 21, 2025
  • The feds have seen the opportunity global sports performances provide to advance the country’s reputation, open doors for diplomacy and trade, and boost our
Adam van Koeverden
If the prime minister and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden lean in here they could produce some big wins from which we’d all benefit, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives need nuanced reflection, not the nuclear option

  • The party should get trusted people who weren’t central to the campaign to review everything, and recommend whatever they think is necessary to go
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 7, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party should avoid rushing back into predictable oppositional politics with the same cast of characters, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives need nuanced reflection, not the nuclear option

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 7, 2025
  • The party should get trusted people who weren’t central to the campaign to review everything, and recommend whatever they think is necessary to go

Conservatives need nuanced reflection, not the nuclear option

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 7, 2025
  • The party should get trusted people who weren’t central to the campaign to review everything, and recommend whatever they think is necessary to go
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party should avoid rushing back into predictable oppositional politics with the same cast of characters, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will anyone learn anything from the election that was?

  • Don’t give up, relationships matter, hubris is still a killer, and be careful what you wish for.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 30, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will all have some things to take away from this campaign, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Will anyone learn anything from the election that was?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 30, 2025
  • Don’t give up, relationships matter, hubris is still a killer, and be careful what you wish for.

Will anyone learn anything from the election that was?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 30, 2025
  • Don’t give up, relationships matter, hubris is still a killer, and be careful what you wish for.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will all have some things to take away from this campaign, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and illustration by Joey Sabourin
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With Trump and O’Leary, it could be a few long, painful years

  • OTTAWA—It could be a few long, painful years in North American politics with United States President Donald Trump and potential Conservative leader Kevin O’Leary.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 25, 2017
The abrasive in-your-face communications style of potential Conservative leader Kevin O’Leary, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump, right, could wear thin quickly, argues Tim Powers. Photographs courtesy of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Gage Skidmore

With Trump and O’Leary, it could be a few long, painful years

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 25, 2017
  • OTTAWA—It could be a few long, painful years in North American politics with United States President Donald Trump and potential Conservative leader Kevin O’Leary.

With Trump and O’Leary, it could be a few long, painful years

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 25, 2017
  • OTTAWA—It could be a few long, painful years in North American politics with United States President Donald Trump and potential Conservative leader Kevin O’Leary.
The abrasive in-your-face communications style of potential Conservative leader Kevin O’Leary, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump, right, could wear thin quickly, argues Tim Powers. Photographs courtesy of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Gage Skidmore

Of politicians, vacations, and helicopters

  • OTTAWA—Politicians, vacations, and helicopters do not make a comfortable threesome. Now get your mind out of the gutter if somehow you ventured there. Justin
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 18, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, on Parliament Hill in May. Photograph courtesy of the PMO

Of politicians, vacations, and helicopters

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 18, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Politicians, vacations, and helicopters do not make a comfortable threesome. Now get your mind out of the gutter if somehow you ventured there. Justin

Of politicians, vacations, and helicopters

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 18, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Politicians, vacations, and helicopters do not make a comfortable threesome. Now get your mind out of the gutter if somehow you ventured there. Justin
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, on Parliament Hill in May. Photograph courtesy of the PMO

Raitt risks blood in her quest to sink the big fish

  • OTTAWA—Lisa Raitt has gone shark fishing! As someone who grew up in the era of the epic Jaws films, she knows it can be
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 11, 2017
If Lisa Raitt, pictured, can keep driving the narrative that Kevin O’Leary is a threat and she is best placed to deal with him then she might have a path to victory, writes Tim Powers. But it is a big 'if.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Raitt risks blood in her quest to sink the big fish

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 11, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Lisa Raitt has gone shark fishing! As someone who grew up in the era of the epic Jaws films, she knows it can be

Raitt risks blood in her quest to sink the big fish

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 11, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Lisa Raitt has gone shark fishing! As someone who grew up in the era of the epic Jaws films, she knows it can be
If Lisa Raitt, pictured, can keep driving the narrative that Kevin O’Leary is a threat and she is best placed to deal with him then she might have a path to victory, writes Tim Powers. But it is a big 'if.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

A word of advice for Mr. Wonderful

  • Kevin O’Leary, if he does read or study political history, ought to look at the chapter on Michael Ignatieff. Because if the self-described Mr.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 14, 2016
Potential Conservative leadership candidate Kevin O'Leary has a well-known personal brand, but hasn't yet made his mark on the Conservative Party. Photograph courtesy of Valerie Caviness

A word of advice for Mr. Wonderful

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 14, 2016
  • Kevin O’Leary, if he does read or study political history, ought to look at the chapter on Michael Ignatieff. Because if the self-described Mr.

A word of advice for Mr. Wonderful

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 14, 2016
  • Kevin O’Leary, if he does read or study political history, ought to look at the chapter on Michael Ignatieff. Because if the self-described Mr.
Potential Conservative leadership candidate Kevin O'Leary has a well-known personal brand, but hasn't yet made his mark on the Conservative Party. Photograph courtesy of Valerie Caviness

Electoral reform has become that dog turd in the park no one picks up

  • OTTAWA—When it comes to political communications, as in life, you win some and you lose some. Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government won
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 7, 2016
Electoral Reform Committee member and Conservative MP Scott Reid speaks with Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef at a committee meeting in July. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Electoral reform has become that dog turd in the park no one picks up

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 7, 2016
  • OTTAWA—When it comes to political communications, as in life, you win some and you lose some. Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government won

Electoral reform has become that dog turd in the park no one picks up

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 7, 2016
  • OTTAWA—When it comes to political communications, as in life, you win some and you lose some. Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government won
Electoral Reform Committee member and Conservative MP Scott Reid speaks with Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef at a committee meeting in July. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Trudeau can’t duck history of Cuba’s revolution

  • Ottawa—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did step into it on the weekend when he heaped more praise than damnation in his statement on the death
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 30, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau sit next to Cuban President Raúl Castro, Fidel's brother, during a visit to Cuba earlier this month. Photograph courtesy of the PMO

Trudeau can’t duck history of Cuba’s revolution

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 30, 2016
  • Ottawa—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did step into it on the weekend when he heaped more praise than damnation in his statement on the death

Trudeau can’t duck history of Cuba’s revolution

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 30, 2016
  • Ottawa—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did step into it on the weekend when he heaped more praise than damnation in his statement on the death
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau sit next to Cuban President Raúl Castro, Fidel's brother, during a visit to Cuba earlier this month. Photograph courtesy of the PMO

Next lobbying commissioner must have teeth and a voice

  • OTTAWA—Karen Shepherd, the federal commissioner of lobbying, announced a number of weeks ago that she wouldn’t seek a second term. To date, the Trudeau
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 23, 2016
Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd, pictured speaking to reporters last month in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Next lobbying commissioner must have teeth and a voice

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 23, 2016
  • OTTAWA—Karen Shepherd, the federal commissioner of lobbying, announced a number of weeks ago that she wouldn’t seek a second term. To date, the Trudeau

Next lobbying commissioner must have teeth and a voice

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 23, 2016
  • OTTAWA—Karen Shepherd, the federal commissioner of lobbying, announced a number of weeks ago that she wouldn’t seek a second term. To date, the Trudeau
Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd, pictured speaking to reporters last month in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Leitch is more Clinton than Trump

  • OTTAWA—Donald Trump is now the president-elect of the United States. Whether you like it or not (I don’t), you have to accept the result.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 16, 2016
You’d be hard pressed to find someone who has spent more time in party politics than Conservative MP and leadership contender Kellie Leitch, argues Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

Leitch is more Clinton than Trump

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 16, 2016
  • OTTAWA—Donald Trump is now the president-elect of the United States. Whether you like it or not (I don’t), you have to accept the result.

Leitch is more Clinton than Trump

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 16, 2016
  • OTTAWA—Donald Trump is now the president-elect of the United States. Whether you like it or not (I don’t), you have to accept the result.
You’d be hard pressed to find someone who has spent more time in party politics than Conservative MP and leadership contender Kellie Leitch, argues Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

U.S. election may be over, but anxieties will linger

  • OTTAWA—By the time you read this column the United States will likely have picked a new president, and this long, torturous election season will
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 9, 2016
In Barack Obama’s hometown last weekend, Tim Powers writes that he didn't hear from Chicago residents as many positive comments about a Hillary Clinton win as he thought he would. She is pictured this month in Arizona. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

U.S. election may be over, but anxieties will linger

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 9, 2016
  • OTTAWA—By the time you read this column the United States will likely have picked a new president, and this long, torturous election season will

U.S. election may be over, but anxieties will linger

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 9, 2016
  • OTTAWA—By the time you read this column the United States will likely have picked a new president, and this long, torturous election season will
In Barack Obama’s hometown last weekend, Tim Powers writes that he didn't hear from Chicago residents as many positive comments about a Hillary Clinton win as he thought he would. She is pictured this month in Arizona. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Who would have guessed Senate and innovation could be used in the same sentence?

  • OTTAWA—What may have started as a communications exercise by the Liberals to differentiate themselves from their public opponents on Senate reform has turned very
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 2, 2016
From left, Senators Claudette Tardif, Chantal Petitclerc, and Peter Harder enter the Senate on April 12. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Who would have guessed Senate and innovation could be used in the same sentence?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 2, 2016
  • OTTAWA—What may have started as a communications exercise by the Liberals to differentiate themselves from their public opponents on Senate reform has turned very

Who would have guessed Senate and innovation could be used in the same sentence?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 2, 2016
  • OTTAWA—What may have started as a communications exercise by the Liberals to differentiate themselves from their public opponents on Senate reform has turned very
From left, Senators Claudette Tardif, Chantal Petitclerc, and Peter Harder enter the Senate on April 12. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

The Liberals screwed up, but let’s not overestimate the impact of pricey fundraisers

  • OTTAWA—To date, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberals have done a reasonable job of not sounding smug or looking self-interested. But with
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 26, 2016
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has been criticized for meeting privately with donors who paid $1,500 each to attend. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Liberals screwed up, but let’s not overestimate the impact of pricey fundraisers

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 26, 2016
  • OTTAWA—To date, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberals have done a reasonable job of not sounding smug or looking self-interested. But with

The Liberals screwed up, but let’s not overestimate the impact of pricey fundraisers

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 26, 2016
  • OTTAWA—To date, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberals have done a reasonable job of not sounding smug or looking self-interested. But with
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has been criticized for meeting privately with donors who paid $1,500 each to attend. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Raitt an appealing candidate for Conservative leader

  • Lisa Raitt has not yet officially entered the Conservative leadership race, but it all but seems inevitable that she will. She has the most
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 19, 2016
Former Conservative finance critic and transport minister Lisa Raitt could be a strong candidate in a crowded field of Conservative leadership candidates, says Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Raitt an appealing candidate for Conservative leader

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 19, 2016
  • Lisa Raitt has not yet officially entered the Conservative leadership race, but it all but seems inevitable that she will. She has the most

Raitt an appealing candidate for Conservative leader

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 19, 2016
  • Lisa Raitt has not yet officially entered the Conservative leadership race, but it all but seems inevitable that she will. She has the most
Former Conservative finance critic and transport minister Lisa Raitt could be a strong candidate in a crowded field of Conservative leadership candidates, says Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

It can’t be all about you, Donald

  • Two U.S. presidential debates down and Donald Trump, self-described business genius, hasn’t figured out how to innovate to win. If he were half as
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 12, 2016
Donald Trump speaking to supporters at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

It can’t be all about you, Donald

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 12, 2016
  • Two U.S. presidential debates down and Donald Trump, self-described business genius, hasn’t figured out how to innovate to win. If he were half as

It can’t be all about you, Donald

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 12, 2016
  • Two U.S. presidential debates down and Donald Trump, self-described business genius, hasn’t figured out how to innovate to win. If he were half as
Donald Trump speaking to supporters at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Shit disturbers play well in drab contests. Step forward Brad Trost

  • OTTAWA—Brad Trost the Conservative Member of Parliament from Saskatchewan appears to be having the time of his life in his role as menace-in-chief of
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 5, 2016
Conservative Party leadership contender Brad Trost has picked a fight in recent days with fellow party members Guy Giorno, a former top staffer, and Chris Warkentin, an MP. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Shit disturbers play well in drab contests. Step forward Brad Trost

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 5, 2016
  • OTTAWA—Brad Trost the Conservative Member of Parliament from Saskatchewan appears to be having the time of his life in his role as menace-in-chief of

Shit disturbers play well in drab contests. Step forward Brad Trost

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 5, 2016
  • OTTAWA—Brad Trost the Conservative Member of Parliament from Saskatchewan appears to be having the time of his life in his role as menace-in-chief of
Conservative Party leadership contender Brad Trost has picked a fight in recent days with fellow party members Guy Giorno, a former top staffer, and Chris Warkentin, an MP. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Expense scandals undermine Liberals’ ‘we are different’ message

  • Political scandals in Canada come from the strangest places. Who would have predicted the Liberal government would be in the midst of a storm
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 28, 2016
Reimbursed moving expenses for Justin Trudeau's chief of staff, Katie Telford, left, and principal secretary, Gerald Butts, right—who helped to engineer the Liberals' successful election campaign—became the target of widespread criticism last week. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Expense scandals undermine Liberals’ ‘we are different’ message

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 28, 2016
  • Political scandals in Canada come from the strangest places. Who would have predicted the Liberal government would be in the midst of a storm

Expense scandals undermine Liberals’ ‘we are different’ message

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 28, 2016
  • Political scandals in Canada come from the strangest places. Who would have predicted the Liberal government would be in the midst of a storm
Reimbursed moving expenses for Justin Trudeau's chief of staff, Katie Telford, left, and principal secretary, Gerald Butts, right—who helped to engineer the Liberals' successful election campaign—became the target of widespread criticism last week. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

NDP needs to get back in the game, show Canadians they matter

  • OTTAWA—It has to be a frustrating time to be a New Democrat in Canada. In 2015, becoming government seemed like an actual possibility. Currently
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 21, 2016
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair is not going to let himself be pushed out the door, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

NDP needs to get back in the game, show Canadians they matter

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 21, 2016
  • OTTAWA—It has to be a frustrating time to be a New Democrat in Canada. In 2015, becoming government seemed like an actual possibility. Currently

NDP needs to get back in the game, show Canadians they matter

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 21, 2016
  • OTTAWA—It has to be a frustrating time to be a New Democrat in Canada. In 2015, becoming government seemed like an actual possibility. Currently
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair is not going to let himself be pushed out the door, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Peter MacKay made the right decision

  • Peter MacKay made the right decision for him and his family by not entering the Conservative leadership race. Sometimes it is harder to say
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 14, 2016
Former Conservative MP Peter MacKay, centre left, looks on as his wife, Nazanin Afshin-Jam, plays with their son, Kian, at his farewell party last year. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Peter MacKay made the right decision

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 14, 2016
  • Peter MacKay made the right decision for him and his family by not entering the Conservative leadership race. Sometimes it is harder to say

Peter MacKay made the right decision

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 14, 2016
  • Peter MacKay made the right decision for him and his family by not entering the Conservative leadership race. Sometimes it is harder to say
Former Conservative MP Peter MacKay, centre left, looks on as his wife, Nazanin Afshin-Jam, plays with their son, Kian, at his farewell party last year. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Kellie Leitch should be embarrassed and ashamed

  • OTTAWA—Kellie Leitch apparently wanted to get some attention in what so far has been a catatonic Conservative leadership race. Well, she certainly has! Just
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 7, 2016
Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch is asking whether the Canadian government should screen potential immigrants for 'anti-Canadian values.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Kellie Leitch should be embarrassed and ashamed

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 7, 2016
  • OTTAWA—Kellie Leitch apparently wanted to get some attention in what so far has been a catatonic Conservative leadership race. Well, she certainly has! Just

Kellie Leitch should be embarrassed and ashamed

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 7, 2016
  • OTTAWA—Kellie Leitch apparently wanted to get some attention in what so far has been a catatonic Conservative leadership race. Well, she certainly has! Just
Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch is asking whether the Canadian government should screen potential immigrants for 'anti-Canadian values.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

No use in finger pointing when it comes to expense scandals

  • The Trudeau government, which started off well positioning itself as interested in you, took some heat last week for being perceived as more about
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 31, 2016
The furor over Health Minister Jane Philpott's car rental expenses is one of the latest examples of a sort of scandal that politicians love to instigate in opposition, says Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

No use in finger pointing when it comes to expense scandals

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 31, 2016
  • The Trudeau government, which started off well positioning itself as interested in you, took some heat last week for being perceived as more about

No use in finger pointing when it comes to expense scandals

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 31, 2016
  • The Trudeau government, which started off well positioning itself as interested in you, took some heat last week for being perceived as more about
The furor over Health Minister Jane Philpott's car rental expenses is one of the latest examples of a sort of scandal that politicians love to instigate in opposition, says Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

PSAC levels masterful blow to feds over Phoenix pay system

  • ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—A strange thing happened last week at home in Newfoundland and Labrador. No, it wasn’t Mark Critch going all shirtless with Justin
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 24, 2016
Public Services and Procurement Minister Judy Foote, centre, pictured in May, has expressed her frustration with the Phoenix mess, but that hasn’t muted PSAC. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

PSAC levels masterful blow to feds over Phoenix pay system

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 24, 2016
  • ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—A strange thing happened last week at home in Newfoundland and Labrador. No, it wasn’t Mark Critch going all shirtless with Justin

PSAC levels masterful blow to feds over Phoenix pay system

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 24, 2016
  • ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—A strange thing happened last week at home in Newfoundland and Labrador. No, it wasn’t Mark Critch going all shirtless with Justin
Public Services and Procurement Minister Judy Foote, centre, pictured in May, has expressed her frustration with the Phoenix mess, but that hasn’t muted PSAC. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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