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

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

Is Mark Carney the valium for Canada’s Trump-induced anxiety?

  • OTTAWA—Just before this election began, it was billed as one of—if not the—most consequential of our time. Indeed, it may be, given the threat
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 16, 2025
Mark Carney
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

Is Mark Carney the valium for Canada’s Trump-induced anxiety?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 16, 2025
  • OTTAWA—Just before this election began, it was billed as one of—if not the—most consequential of our time. Indeed, it may be, given the threat

Is Mark Carney the valium for Canada’s Trump-induced anxiety?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 16, 2025
  • OTTAWA—Just before this election began, it was billed as one of—if not the—most consequential of our time. Indeed, it may be, given the threat
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

The West wants out? That’s not how this works

  • If you want to see how well breaking things up for the sake of it goes, take a look down south.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 9, 2025
Preston Manning
Preston Manning
Preston Manning’s forecast of national disharmony should the Liberals remain in office seems selfish, and ignores the reality of the human-to-human respect we demonstrate as a nation, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The West wants out? That’s not how this works

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 9, 2025
  • If you want to see how well breaking things up for the sake of it goes, take a look down south.

The West wants out? That’s not how this works

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 9, 2025
  • If you want to see how well breaking things up for the sake of it goes, take a look down south.
Preston Manning
Preston Manning’s forecast of national disharmony should the Liberals remain in office seems selfish, and ignores the reality of the human-to-human respect we demonstrate as a nation, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre’s predicament: can he wait out the Carney-public puppy love?

  • The force of personality that some found so compelling in the Conservative leader isn’t penetrating to the degree the party now wants as infighting
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 2, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre still has a path to victory, but all of his political polish and pitches are working against him now, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre’s predicament: can he wait out the Carney-public puppy love?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 2, 2025
  • The force of personality that some found so compelling in the Conservative leader isn’t penetrating to the degree the party now wants as infighting

Poilievre’s predicament: can he wait out the Carney-public puppy love?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 2, 2025
  • The force of personality that some found so compelling in the Conservative leader isn’t penetrating to the degree the party now wants as infighting
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre still has a path to victory, but all of his political polish and pitches are working against him now, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Gaming out the first period

  • Some important things could be revealed over the course of the first two weeks of the 45th election campaign.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 26, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump are two factors who may help shape an outcome for this election, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Gaming out the first period

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 26, 2025
  • Some important things could be revealed over the course of the first two weeks of the 45th election campaign.

Gaming out the first period

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 26, 2025
  • Some important things could be revealed over the course of the first two weeks of the 45th election campaign.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump are two factors who may help shape an outcome for this election, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

As the pendulum swings, Tories should be ready to pivot

  • The Conservative leader need not be who he isn’t, but he might want to show and talk more about where he would take Canada
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 19, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is a skilled politician with smart, able advisers who must see that the field they set to win the 2025 election is not the one where the current game is being played, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As the pendulum swings, Tories should be ready to pivot

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 19, 2025
  • The Conservative leader need not be who he isn’t, but he might want to show and talk more about where he would take Canada

As the pendulum swings, Tories should be ready to pivot

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 19, 2025
  • The Conservative leader need not be who he isn’t, but he might want to show and talk more about where he would take Canada
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is a skilled politician with smart, able advisers who must see that the field they set to win the 2025 election is not the one where the current game is being played, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Furey has the right prescription for politics

  • Premier Andrew Furey’s tenure in provincial politics featured decency as the hallmark of his approach.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 5, 2025
Andrew Furey
Andrew Furey
There are capable people putting their hand up to succeed Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey, but his service won’t be forgotten, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Furey has the right prescription for politics

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 5, 2025
  • Premier Andrew Furey’s tenure in provincial politics featured decency as the hallmark of his approach.

Furey has the right prescription for politics

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 5, 2025
  • Premier Andrew Furey’s tenure in provincial politics featured decency as the hallmark of his approach.
Andrew Furey
There are capable people putting their hand up to succeed Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey, but his service won’t be forgotten, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Investing in sport an open net for boosting bilateral relations

  • Success in sport has currency, particularly for a president who has a simple application for winners and losers.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 26, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump likes winners, so let’s use sports to Canada’s global benefit, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/NHL

Investing in sport an open net for boosting bilateral relations

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 26, 2025
  • Success in sport has currency, particularly for a president who has a simple application for winners and losers.

Investing in sport an open net for boosting bilateral relations

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 26, 2025
  • Success in sport has currency, particularly for a president who has a simple application for winners and losers.
U.S. President Donald Trump likes winners, so let’s use sports to Canada’s global benefit, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/NHL

Don’t count your ballot-box questions before they’ve hatched

  • Despite the best efforts of political parties, aided by media narratives, one simple question doesn’t influence the entirety of the electorate.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 12, 2025
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland has positioned herself as being the best foil for the U.S. president, but that may be too premature a posture, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t count your ballot-box questions before they’ve hatched

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 12, 2025
  • Despite the best efforts of political parties, aided by media narratives, one simple question doesn’t influence the entirety of the electorate.

Don’t count your ballot-box questions before they’ve hatched

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 12, 2025
  • Despite the best efforts of political parties, aided by media narratives, one simple question doesn’t influence the entirety of the electorate.
Chrystia Freeland
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland has positioned herself as being the best foil for the U.S. president, but that may be too premature a posture, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The inconceivable transformation of Chrystia Freeland

  • With revolutionary zeal, or poor driving skills, Freeland has done what other politicians rarely do: she has driven the bus over herself.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 29, 2025
Chrystia Freeland's rebrand may be liberating for her and her supporters, but for a politician whose cornerstone was credibility, her political currency is evaporating, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The inconceivable transformation of Chrystia Freeland

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 29, 2025
  • With revolutionary zeal, or poor driving skills, Freeland has done what other politicians rarely do: she has driven the bus over herself.

The inconceivable transformation of Chrystia Freeland

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 29, 2025
  • With revolutionary zeal, or poor driving skills, Freeland has done what other politicians rarely do: she has driven the bus over herself.
Chrystia Freeland's rebrand may be liberating for her and her supporters, but for a politician whose cornerstone was credibility, her political currency is evaporating, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Grits’ grasping for anti-Trump bonafides a ‘hail Mary’ tactic in leadership race

  • The push by the main candidates to make the U.S. president the Canadian campaign issue is the one you choose when there’s nothing else
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 22, 2025
There’s a determined effort from Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, left, Chrystia Freeland, and Karina Gould to define the national ballot question as who is best able to deal with United States President Donald Trump, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Grits’ grasping for anti-Trump bonafides a ‘hail Mary’ tactic in leadership race

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 22, 2025
  • The push by the main candidates to make the U.S. president the Canadian campaign issue is the one you choose when there’s nothing else

Grits’ grasping for anti-Trump bonafides a ‘hail Mary’ tactic in leadership race

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 22, 2025
  • The push by the main candidates to make the U.S. president the Canadian campaign issue is the one you choose when there’s nothing else
There’s a determined effort from Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, left, Chrystia Freeland, and Karina Gould to define the national ballot question as who is best able to deal with United States President Donald Trump, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

New year, new anxieties

  • There is being angry, and wanting change to something better—and then there is the place in which we now find ourselves.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 15, 2025
Amid the ongoing chaos, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, went to Florida to meet with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, also joined by Kevin O’Leary. Photograph courtesy of X/ABDanielleSmith

New year, new anxieties

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 15, 2025
  • There is being angry, and wanting change to something better—and then there is the place in which we now find ourselves.

New year, new anxieties

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 15, 2025
  • There is being angry, and wanting change to something better—and then there is the place in which we now find ourselves.
Amid the ongoing chaos, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, went to Florida to meet with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, also joined by Kevin O’Leary. Photograph courtesy of X/ABDanielleSmith

Trudeau has lost the room

  • Chrystia Freeland gave us all a valuable lesson on what happens when you lose the support of your star players.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 18, 2024
Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland
Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and then-finance minister Chrystia Freeland present the 2024 budget on April 16. Freeland's resignation has wobbled Trudeau's government and his leadership to the point that it might not be redeemable, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau has lost the room

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 18, 2024
  • Chrystia Freeland gave us all a valuable lesson on what happens when you lose the support of your star players.

Trudeau has lost the room

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 18, 2024
  • Chrystia Freeland gave us all a valuable lesson on what happens when you lose the support of your star players.
Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and then-finance minister Chrystia Freeland present the 2024 budget on April 16. Freeland's resignation has wobbled Trudeau's government and his leadership to the point that it might not be redeemable, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Waiting to exhale

  • While the government certainly has the right to try to extend its useful life until October 2025, Canadians might like to hit the reset
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 11, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government screams exhaustion, and this current lethargy is crippling, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Waiting to exhale

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 11, 2024
  • While the government certainly has the right to try to extend its useful life until October 2025, Canadians might like to hit the reset

Waiting to exhale

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | December 11, 2024
  • While the government certainly has the right to try to extend its useful life until October 2025, Canadians might like to hit the reset
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government screams exhaustion, and this current lethargy is crippling, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Canadians buy the Liberals’ self-interested survival plan?

  • The Liberal government is well past the point of hoping that sprinkling a few bucks here and there will fix what ails both them
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 27, 2024
Ya’ara Saks
Ya’ara Saks
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks, centre, speaks at an announcement about the government’s sales tax holiday on essential items at Sherwood Deli in Ottawa on Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Canadians buy the Liberals’ self-interested survival plan?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 27, 2024
  • The Liberal government is well past the point of hoping that sprinkling a few bucks here and there will fix what ails both them

Will Canadians buy the Liberals’ self-interested survival plan?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 27, 2024
  • The Liberal government is well past the point of hoping that sprinkling a few bucks here and there will fix what ails both them
Ya’ara Saks
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks, centre, speaks at an announcement about the government’s sales tax holiday on essential items at Sherwood Deli in Ottawa on Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Let’s ride out the Trump circus by giving him some mutually beneficial wins

  • Keep the incoming U.S. president focused on himself so that he stays away from things that could hurt us.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 20, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland
Canada should be taking another tack instead of reinvigorating the old cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations—chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland—from Trump’s first reign, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Let’s ride out the Trump circus by giving him some mutually beneficial wins

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 20, 2024
  • Keep the incoming U.S. president focused on himself so that he stays away from things that could hurt us.

Let’s ride out the Trump circus by giving him some mutually beneficial wins

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 20, 2024
  • Keep the incoming U.S. president focused on himself so that he stays away from things that could hurt us.
Chrystia Freeland
Canada should be taking another tack instead of reinvigorating the old cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations—chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland—from Trump’s first reign, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Read the room. Know your audience. Get a grip

  • The Democrats got lost on a moral crusade as Trump successfully peddled shopping-channel solutions.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 13, 2024
Canadians looking for lessons from the contest between Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris should key in on the importance of acknowledging voters’ economic pain points, writes Tim Powers. White House photographs by D. Myles Cullen and Lawrence Jackson

Read the room. Know your audience. Get a grip

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 13, 2024
  • The Democrats got lost on a moral crusade as Trump successfully peddled shopping-channel solutions.

Read the room. Know your audience. Get a grip

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 13, 2024
  • The Democrats got lost on a moral crusade as Trump successfully peddled shopping-channel solutions.
Canadians looking for lessons from the contest between Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris should key in on the importance of acknowledging voters’ economic pain points, writes Tim Powers. White House photographs by D. Myles Cullen and Lawrence Jackson

Apocalyptic or appealing? Conservative policies not slotting into Liberal trap

  • As the Liberals push the narrative that Pierre Poilievre poses a threat to the country, the Conservatives are pushing out policy items that don’t
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 30, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a new policy plank to scrap the GST on new homes sold for less than $1-million on Oct. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Apocalyptic or appealing? Conservative policies not slotting into Liberal trap

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 30, 2024
  • As the Liberals push the narrative that Pierre Poilievre poses a threat to the country, the Conservatives are pushing out policy items that don’t

Apocalyptic or appealing? Conservative policies not slotting into Liberal trap

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 30, 2024
  • As the Liberals push the narrative that Pierre Poilievre poses a threat to the country, the Conservatives are pushing out policy items that don’t
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a new policy plank to scrap the GST on new homes sold for less than $1-million on Oct. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Where are the sharp edges in the Liberals’ Cotton Revolution?

  • Knives seem to have been replaced by quills in this gentle revolt to oust the prime minister.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 23, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
As a boxer, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might be somehow disappointed that his timid opponents didn’t throw a real punch at him, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Where are the sharp edges in the Liberals’ Cotton Revolution?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 23, 2024
  • Knives seem to have been replaced by quills in this gentle revolt to oust the prime minister.

Where are the sharp edges in the Liberals’ Cotton Revolution?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 23, 2024
  • Knives seem to have been replaced by quills in this gentle revolt to oust the prime minister.
Justin Trudeau
As a boxer, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might be somehow disappointed that his timid opponents didn’t throw a real punch at him, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Is the Liberal ‘Light Brigade’ following their leader into disaster?

  • Are the Liberals content to walk into the political valley of Death as the Light Brigade did in Alfred Tennyson’s poem?
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 9, 2024
Ultimately, Liberal caucus members need to decide if they will be complicit in accepting the terms and conditions of an almost-certain political defeat, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Is the Liberal ‘Light Brigade’ following their leader into disaster?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 9, 2024
  • Are the Liberals content to walk into the political valley of Death as the Light Brigade did in Alfred Tennyson’s poem?

Is the Liberal ‘Light Brigade’ following their leader into disaster?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 9, 2024
  • Are the Liberals content to walk into the political valley of Death as the Light Brigade did in Alfred Tennyson’s poem?
Ultimately, Liberal caucus members need to decide if they will be complicit in accepting the terms and conditions of an almost-certain political defeat, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This isn’t the halcyon era of heckling

  • We have moved from the days of parliamentary plays to an environment rife with true personal animus, and collective disdain.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 2, 2024
Conservative MP Garnett Genuis speaks in the House on Sept. 26. Parliament is meant to be passionate, but the personal attacks need to stop, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu

This isn’t the halcyon era of heckling

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 2, 2024
  • We have moved from the days of parliamentary plays to an environment rife with true personal animus, and collective disdain.

This isn’t the halcyon era of heckling

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 2, 2024
  • We have moved from the days of parliamentary plays to an environment rife with true personal animus, and collective disdain.
Conservative MP Garnett Genuis speaks in the House on Sept. 26. Parliament is meant to be passionate, but the personal attacks need to stop, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu

Setting the stage for a proper parliamentary rumble

  • Just like the wrestling pros, politicians on Parliament Hill are posturing for a prime position come election time.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 18, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Setting the stage for a proper parliamentary rumble

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 18, 2024
  • Just like the wrestling pros, politicians on Parliament Hill are posturing for a prime position come election time.

Setting the stage for a proper parliamentary rumble

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 18, 2024
  • Just like the wrestling pros, politicians on Parliament Hill are posturing for a prime position come election time.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Learning from Gaudreau

  • The deaths of hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau give us all the chance to reflect on how they brought people together during their
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 11, 2024
As we grieve the Gaudreaus, let us remember the simple lessons their lives taught us, and that they are transferable beyond the ice, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CityNews

Learning from Gaudreau

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 11, 2024
  • The deaths of hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau give us all the chance to reflect on how they brought people together during their

Learning from Gaudreau

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 11, 2024
  • The deaths of hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau give us all the chance to reflect on how they brought people together during their
As we grieve the Gaudreaus, let us remember the simple lessons their lives taught us, and that they are transferable beyond the ice, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CityNews

It’s the prime minister’s ship, and everyone is just along for the ride

  • It is hard to conceive that any other organization would mimic the approach of the current government to right its ship.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 28, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves the Liberal party caucus meeting in West Block on Sept. 27, 2023.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves the Liberal party caucus meeting in West Block on Sept. 27, 2023.
Perhaps Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his team have their path perfectly mapped out, but right now they look like their strategy is to put their heads in the sand and hope for the best, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s the prime minister’s ship, and everyone is just along for the ride

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 28, 2024
  • It is hard to conceive that any other organization would mimic the approach of the current government to right its ship.

It’s the prime minister’s ship, and everyone is just along for the ride

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 28, 2024
  • It is hard to conceive that any other organization would mimic the approach of the current government to right its ship.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves the Liberal party caucus meeting in West Block on Sept. 27, 2023.
Perhaps Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his team have their path perfectly mapped out, but right now they look like their strategy is to put their heads in the sand and hope for the best, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Remembering Chuck Strahl and his lessons of leadership

  • The late MP was a true model for how to be both a good family man, and a committed public servant.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 21, 2024
Chuck Strahl
Chuck Strahl
While he never sought the credit, Chuck Strahl was a key figure in ending the conservative wars of the 1990s and early 2000s, and putting conservatives on the path to one unified entity, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times file photograph

Remembering Chuck Strahl and his lessons of leadership

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 21, 2024
  • The late MP was a true model for how to be both a good family man, and a committed public servant.

Remembering Chuck Strahl and his lessons of leadership

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 21, 2024
  • The late MP was a true model for how to be both a good family man, and a committed public servant.
Chuck Strahl
While he never sought the credit, Chuck Strahl was a key figure in ending the conservative wars of the 1990s and early 2000s, and putting conservatives on the path to one unified entity, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times file photograph

Paris Olympics reaffirmed the power of sport

  • We should be thanking Canada's Olympians for the way they've lifted the country, and showed the true potency and goodness of the power of
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 14, 2024
The cost of hosting the games and the real day-to-day policy needs of people means we are unlikely to see an Olympics in Canada anytime soon. But the world still needs a platform to come together through sport for our collective betterment, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Paris Olympics reaffirmed the power of sport

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 14, 2024
  • We should be thanking Canada's Olympians for the way they've lifted the country, and showed the true potency and goodness of the power of

Paris Olympics reaffirmed the power of sport

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 14, 2024
  • We should be thanking Canada's Olympians for the way they've lifted the country, and showed the true potency and goodness of the power of
The cost of hosting the games and the real day-to-day policy needs of people means we are unlikely to see an Olympics in Canada anytime soon. But the world still needs a platform to come together through sport for our collective betterment, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
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Dear Donald: stop ruining my Sundays

  • OTTAWA—Donald Trump, keep your hands off my football. Go find Billy Bush and wreak havoc elsewhere. The only decent thing you ever really did
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 27, 2017
Football fans tune in on an NFL Sunday to escape the everyday agitation wrought by U.S. President Donald Trump, not to see more of it, says Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Dear Donald: stop ruining my Sundays

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 27, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Donald Trump, keep your hands off my football. Go find Billy Bush and wreak havoc elsewhere. The only decent thing you ever really did

Dear Donald: stop ruining my Sundays

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 27, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Donald Trump, keep your hands off my football. Go find Billy Bush and wreak havoc elsewhere. The only decent thing you ever really did
Football fans tune in on an NFL Sunday to escape the everyday agitation wrought by U.S. President Donald Trump, not to see more of it, says Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Trudeau’s divisive tax rhetoric mirrors Harper, Trump

  • OTTAWA—When Justin Trudeau came to power he promised a different tone and approach than his predecessor Stephen Harper. He was going to be more
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 20, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured here during an announcement related to the 2016 federal budget, have led the government's defence of tax reforms that clamp down on Canadians' ability to use incorporation as a way of lowering their tax bill. The Hill Times file photograph

Trudeau’s divisive tax rhetoric mirrors Harper, Trump

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 20, 2017
  • OTTAWA—When Justin Trudeau came to power he promised a different tone and approach than his predecessor Stephen Harper. He was going to be more

Trudeau’s divisive tax rhetoric mirrors Harper, Trump

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 20, 2017
  • OTTAWA—When Justin Trudeau came to power he promised a different tone and approach than his predecessor Stephen Harper. He was going to be more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured here during an announcement related to the 2016 federal budget, have led the government's defence of tax reforms that clamp down on Canadians' ability to use incorporation as a way of lowering their tax bill. The Hill Times file photograph

Ontario: dope dealer extraordinaire

  • OTTAWA—While I know the chances of anyone shedding any tears for me is akin to a snowball in hell, it is hard not to
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 13, 2017
A worker inspects plants at a Tweed Inc. marijuana-growing facility. Tweed is owned by Canopy Growth Corp., a licensed producer of pot that could benefit from the Ontario government's plan to buy the drug from such producers and sell it in a monopoly. The Hill Times file photograph

Ontario: dope dealer extraordinaire

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 13, 2017
  • OTTAWA—While I know the chances of anyone shedding any tears for me is akin to a snowball in hell, it is hard not to

Ontario: dope dealer extraordinaire

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 13, 2017
  • OTTAWA—While I know the chances of anyone shedding any tears for me is akin to a snowball in hell, it is hard not to
A worker inspects plants at a Tweed Inc. marijuana-growing facility. Tweed is owned by Canopy Growth Corp., a licensed producer of pot that could benefit from the Ontario government's plan to buy the drug from such producers and sell it in a monopoly. The Hill Times file photograph

Tax reform the first true test for Trudeau

  • OTTAWA—Is Justin Trudeau’s government truly vulnerable for the first time? Failure to deliver on electoral reform, a badly broken deficit promise, and even a
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 6, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Finance Minister Bill Morneau are facing blow-back from the Liberal caucus and a sustained attack from the opposition Conservatives over a plan to close off options that business owners sometimes use to lower their tax rate. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright, Sam Garcia

Tax reform the first true test for Trudeau

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 6, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Is Justin Trudeau’s government truly vulnerable for the first time? Failure to deliver on electoral reform, a badly broken deficit promise, and even a

Tax reform the first true test for Trudeau

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 6, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Is Justin Trudeau’s government truly vulnerable for the first time? Failure to deliver on electoral reform, a badly broken deficit promise, and even a
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Finance Minister Bill Morneau are facing blow-back from the Liberal caucus and a sustained attack from the opposition Conservatives over a plan to close off options that business owners sometimes use to lower their tax rate. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright, Sam Garcia

O’Regan’s humility will get him far in Ottawa

  • OTTAWA—Justin Trudeau changed up parts of his cabinet this week, in response to Judy Foote’s departure and an apparent dissatisfaction with the state of
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 30, 2017
Seamus O'Regan was sworn into cabinet as the new minister for veterans affairs and associate minister for defence Aug. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

O’Regan’s humility will get him far in Ottawa

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 30, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Justin Trudeau changed up parts of his cabinet this week, in response to Judy Foote’s departure and an apparent dissatisfaction with the state of

O’Regan’s humility will get him far in Ottawa

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 30, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Justin Trudeau changed up parts of his cabinet this week, in response to Judy Foote’s departure and an apparent dissatisfaction with the state of
Seamus O'Regan was sworn into cabinet as the new minister for veterans affairs and associate minister for defence Aug. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘Tax fairness’ move a golden opportunity for Conservatives

  • OTTAWA—Until recently, one of the sneakiest political plays of the summer of 2017 was getting little notice. Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s supposed tax fairness
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 23, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, left, opened a consultation last month on tax changes that would capture more income from high-earning business owners. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has promised to fight tax raises on small businesses. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

‘Tax fairness’ move a golden opportunity for Conservatives

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 23, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Until recently, one of the sneakiest political plays of the summer of 2017 was getting little notice. Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s supposed tax fairness

‘Tax fairness’ move a golden opportunity for Conservatives

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 23, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Until recently, one of the sneakiest political plays of the summer of 2017 was getting little notice. Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s supposed tax fairness
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, left, opened a consultation last month on tax changes that would capture more income from high-earning business owners. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has promised to fight tax raises on small businesses. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Brad Wall and the beginning of the next chapter of conservative politics

  • OTTAWA—As Brad Wall steps away from politics, an era of conservative leaders is now retired and the door is open for new champions to
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 16, 2017
Brad Wall resigned as leader of the Saskatchewan Party and Saskatchewan's premier Aug. 10, after leading the province since 2007. He said he will stay on the job until a new premier is chosen. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Brad Wall and the beginning of the next chapter of conservative politics

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 16, 2017
  • OTTAWA—As Brad Wall steps away from politics, an era of conservative leaders is now retired and the door is open for new champions to

Brad Wall and the beginning of the next chapter of conservative politics

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 16, 2017
  • OTTAWA—As Brad Wall steps away from politics, an era of conservative leaders is now retired and the door is open for new champions to
Brad Wall resigned as leader of the Saskatchewan Party and Saskatchewan's premier Aug. 10, after leading the province since 2007. He said he will stay on the job until a new premier is chosen. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Why spending $30,000 on Broadway tickets could be smart federal policy: Powers

  • Two weeks ago, I had the occasion to see the truly moving Broadway production Come from Away. Theatre reviews are not my specialty, but
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 9, 2017
Come From Away, a musical about Newfoundlanders taking in Americans forced to take shelter in their town on 9/11, is still showing on Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York. Photograph courtesy of Steam Pipe Trunk Distribution Venue, Flickr

Why spending $30,000 on Broadway tickets could be smart federal policy: Powers

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 9, 2017
  • Two weeks ago, I had the occasion to see the truly moving Broadway production Come from Away. Theatre reviews are not my specialty, but

Why spending $30,000 on Broadway tickets could be smart federal policy: Powers

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 9, 2017
  • Two weeks ago, I had the occasion to see the truly moving Broadway production Come from Away. Theatre reviews are not my specialty, but
Come From Away, a musical about Newfoundlanders taking in Americans forced to take shelter in their town on 9/11, is still showing on Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York. Photograph courtesy of Steam Pipe Trunk Distribution Venue, Flickr

Trump has no one else to blame for dizzying White House turnover

  • OTTAWA—Career advice: if you are looking to work in a stable environment with a reliable boss, avoid the White House. At least Donald Trump’s
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 2, 2017
Trump-appointees, from left, Michael Flynn, Sean Spicer, Reince Priebus, and Anthony Scaramucci have all either left or been fired from their jobs within roughly six months of the beginning of Donald Trump's presidency. Photographs courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Trump has no one else to blame for dizzying White House turnover

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 2, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Career advice: if you are looking to work in a stable environment with a reliable boss, avoid the White House. At least Donald Trump’s

Trump has no one else to blame for dizzying White House turnover

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 2, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Career advice: if you are looking to work in a stable environment with a reliable boss, avoid the White House. At least Donald Trump’s
Trump-appointees, from left, Michael Flynn, Sean Spicer, Reince Priebus, and Anthony Scaramucci have all either left or been fired from their jobs within roughly six months of the beginning of Donald Trump's presidency. Photographs courtesy of Gage Skidmore

B.C.’s addictions and mental health ministry taking on a daunting, and worthy, challenge

  • OTTAWA—John Horgan, the new premier of British Columbia, made history last week when he took office. He fulfilled a campaign promise and created a
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 26, 2017
B.C. Premier John Horgan during a town hall meeting just before the election that brought him to power in May. Photograph courtesy of the B.C. NDP

B.C.’s addictions and mental health ministry taking on a daunting, and worthy, challenge

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 26, 2017
  • OTTAWA—John Horgan, the new premier of British Columbia, made history last week when he took office. He fulfilled a campaign promise and created a

B.C.’s addictions and mental health ministry taking on a daunting, and worthy, challenge

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 26, 2017
  • OTTAWA—John Horgan, the new premier of British Columbia, made history last week when he took office. He fulfilled a campaign promise and created a
B.C. Premier John Horgan during a town hall meeting just before the election that brought him to power in May. Photograph courtesy of the B.C. NDP

NDP leadership battle emerging between Singh, Angus

  • OTTAWA—The NDP leadership race is providing political junkies with a bit of a fix this summer. The contest, which concludes in the early fall,
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 19, 2017
The NDP leadership race is showing some fault lines between long-time well-liked MP Charlie Angus and the new kid on the federal block, Ontario provincial NDP representative Jagmeet Singh, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

NDP leadership battle emerging between Singh, Angus

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 19, 2017
  • OTTAWA—The NDP leadership race is providing political junkies with a bit of a fix this summer. The contest, which concludes in the early fall,

NDP leadership battle emerging between Singh, Angus

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 19, 2017
  • OTTAWA—The NDP leadership race is providing political junkies with a bit of a fix this summer. The contest, which concludes in the early fall,
The NDP leadership race is showing some fault lines between long-time well-liked MP Charlie Angus and the new kid on the federal block, Ontario provincial NDP representative Jagmeet Singh, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Liberals played Omar Khadr story pretty well

  • OTTAWA—The news that Omar Khadr received $10.5-million and an apology from the government of Canada has left many with a sick feeling in their
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 12, 2017
One error in the Liberals’ execution of the Khadr payout news was to have Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, pictured in May, blame the previous Conservative government for the Khadr problem, argues Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Rachel Aiello

Liberals played Omar Khadr story pretty well

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 12, 2017
  • OTTAWA—The news that Omar Khadr received $10.5-million and an apology from the government of Canada has left many with a sick feeling in their

Liberals played Omar Khadr story pretty well

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 12, 2017
  • OTTAWA—The news that Omar Khadr received $10.5-million and an apology from the government of Canada has left many with a sick feeling in their
One error in the Liberals’ execution of the Khadr payout news was to have Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, pictured in May, blame the previous Conservative government for the Khadr problem, argues Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Rachel Aiello

Summertime no vacation for party leaders, MPs

  • OTTAWA—Summer is upon us and so is a new political season. It is one that matters a lot for different reasons to our biggest
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 5, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Toronto's pride parade on June 25. Mr. Trudeau will have to balance style with substance this summer, to ensure he doesn't alienate Canadians focused on pocket-book issues, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Summertime no vacation for party leaders, MPs

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 5, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Summer is upon us and so is a new political season. It is one that matters a lot for different reasons to our biggest

Summertime no vacation for party leaders, MPs

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 5, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Summer is upon us and so is a new political season. It is one that matters a lot for different reasons to our biggest
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Toronto's pride parade on June 25. Mr. Trudeau will have to balance style with substance this summer, to ensure he doesn't alienate Canadians focused on pocket-book issues, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown building his image before his opponents do

  • OTTAWA—An old political adage is “define or be defined.” Ontario Progressive Conservative Party leader Patrick Brown seems be on the side of defining himself
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 28, 2017
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown, right, alongside then-interim federal Conservative Party leader Rona Ambrose, marching in Toronto's gay pride parade last year. Photograph courtesy of Rona Ambrose's Facebook page

Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown building his image before his opponents do

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 28, 2017
  • OTTAWA—An old political adage is “define or be defined.” Ontario Progressive Conservative Party leader Patrick Brown seems be on the side of defining himself

Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown building his image before his opponents do

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 28, 2017
  • OTTAWA—An old political adage is “define or be defined.” Ontario Progressive Conservative Party leader Patrick Brown seems be on the side of defining himself
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown, right, alongside then-interim federal Conservative Party leader Rona Ambrose, marching in Toronto's gay pride parade last year. Photograph courtesy of Rona Ambrose's Facebook page

Senators polishing their image, one amendment at a time

  • OTTAWA—My, how the news about Canada’s Senate is changing, maybe for the better. While it would be naïve and premature to hope there won’t
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 21, 2017
From left, Independent Senators: Elaine McCoy, the facilitator of the Independent Senators Group; André Pratte; and Peter Harder, the government's representative in the Chamber. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Senators polishing their image, one amendment at a time

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 21, 2017
  • OTTAWA—My, how the news about Canada’s Senate is changing, maybe for the better. While it would be naïve and premature to hope there won’t

Senators polishing their image, one amendment at a time

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 21, 2017
  • OTTAWA—My, how the news about Canada’s Senate is changing, maybe for the better. While it would be naïve and premature to hope there won’t
From left, Independent Senators: Elaine McCoy, the facilitator of the Independent Senators Group; André Pratte; and Peter Harder, the government's representative in the Chamber. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Liberal defence blueprint a political win—for now

  • OTTAWA—It appears the federal Liberals have achieved an early victory in the communications war surrounding their just-released defence policy review. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 14, 2017
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured here during a roundtable event last year for the government's defence policy review, finally unveiled that policy last week, including promises of big funding increases after the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal defence blueprint a political win—for now

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 14, 2017
  • OTTAWA—It appears the federal Liberals have achieved an early victory in the communications war surrounding their just-released defence policy review. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan

Liberal defence blueprint a political win—for now

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 14, 2017
  • OTTAWA—It appears the federal Liberals have achieved an early victory in the communications war surrounding their just-released defence policy review. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured here during a roundtable event last year for the government's defence policy review, finally unveiled that policy last week, including promises of big funding increases after the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Emergence of top-tier Tory candidates a sign of momentum for the Ontario PCs

  • Something is truly afoot in Ontario politics. Though the provincial election is still a year away, you get the sense that change is really
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 7, 2017
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne's Liberal Party could face off against a star-studded batch of Progressive Conservative candidates in the next election, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Emergence of top-tier Tory candidates a sign of momentum for the Ontario PCs

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 7, 2017
  • Something is truly afoot in Ontario politics. Though the provincial election is still a year away, you get the sense that change is really

Emergence of top-tier Tory candidates a sign of momentum for the Ontario PCs

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 7, 2017
  • Something is truly afoot in Ontario politics. Though the provincial election is still a year away, you get the sense that change is really
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne's Liberal Party could face off against a star-studded batch of Progressive Conservative candidates in the next election, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Nice guys can finish first in this era of Canadian politics

  • OTTAWA—The Conservative leadership race is finally done and, true to form, in this marathon contest the ending was not as predicted in the closing
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 31, 2017
New Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer took care of business in his home province, handily winning every riding in Saskatchewan in the leadership contest. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Nice guys can finish first in this era of Canadian politics

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 31, 2017
  • OTTAWA—The Conservative leadership race is finally done and, true to form, in this marathon contest the ending was not as predicted in the closing

Nice guys can finish first in this era of Canadian politics

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 31, 2017
  • OTTAWA—The Conservative leadership race is finally done and, true to form, in this marathon contest the ending was not as predicted in the closing
New Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer took care of business in his home province, handily winning every riding in Saskatchewan in the leadership contest. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Take it from me: advice to the new Conservative leader

  • OTTAWA—Not even an oracle can properly predict what will happen during this weekend’s Conservative leadership event. Please stop calling it a “convention,” as it
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 24, 2017
Whoever wins will not be party members’ overwhelming first choice. They will need to signal they will work hard to build trust with party members and the broader public, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Take it from me: advice to the new Conservative leader

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 24, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Not even an oracle can properly predict what will happen during this weekend’s Conservative leadership event. Please stop calling it a “convention,” as it

Take it from me: advice to the new Conservative leader

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 24, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Not even an oracle can properly predict what will happen during this weekend’s Conservative leadership event. Please stop calling it a “convention,” as it
Whoever wins will not be party members’ overwhelming first choice. They will need to signal they will work hard to build trust with party members and the broader public, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Five lessons the next Conservative leader ought to learn from Rona Ambrose

  • OTTAWA—Rona Ambrose’s tenure as interim leader of the official opposition and leader of the Conservative Party is ending this week. Most would give her
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 17, 2017
Interim Conservative Leader Ambrose can step back from the leadership of the party pleased with her efforts, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Five lessons the next Conservative leader ought to learn from Rona Ambrose

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 17, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Rona Ambrose’s tenure as interim leader of the official opposition and leader of the Conservative Party is ending this week. Most would give her

Five lessons the next Conservative leader ought to learn from Rona Ambrose

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 17, 2017
  • OTTAWA—Rona Ambrose’s tenure as interim leader of the official opposition and leader of the Conservative Party is ending this week. Most would give her
Interim Conservative Leader Ambrose can step back from the leadership of the party pleased with her efforts, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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