Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has not yet moved the motion required to formally begin the selection process for committees. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, a recap of what went down in the Senate this week.
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has not yet moved the motion required to formally begin the selection process for committees. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
In a post-Throne Speech panel hosted by the Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy, former British Columbia MP Peter Julian noted the speech only signalled maintaining the current national pharmacare program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former NDP MP Peter Julian says pharmacare, in its current state, was only meant to be the initial step to universal drug coverage, and
In a post-Throne Speech panel hosted by the Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy, former British Columbia MP Peter Julian noted the speech only signalled maintaining the current national pharmacare program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and his wife Diana Fox Carney tour Ottawa's Lansdowne Park with King Charles and Queen Camilla on May 26, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Unfortunately, for the prime minister, when it comes to mending the economy, there are no easy solutions, no quick fixes, no magic answers.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and his wife Diana Fox Carney tour Ottawa's Lansdowne Park with King Charles and Queen Camilla on May 26, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Newly elected Conservative MP Michael Ma, left, who represents Markham-Unionville, Ont., and Billy Morin, who represents Edmonton Northwest, Alta., attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21, 2025. They will have to set up their riding offices, too. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Never lose sight of the prime directive: you want to put in place a team to deal with an inordinate number of complicated files
Newly elected Conservative MP Michael Ma, left, who represents Markham-Unionville, Ont., and Billy Morin, who represents Edmonton Northwest, Alta., attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21, 2025. They will have to set up their riding offices, too. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, left, Health Minister Marjorie Michel, Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald are among the ministers who have named chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Stuart Benson
The list includes some first-time chiefs of staff, along with plenty of familiar faces.
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, left, Health Minister Marjorie Michel, Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald are among the ministers who have named chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Stuart Benson
Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland is the federal representative on the Committee on Internal Trade, which is due to meet virtually today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland is the federal representative on the Committee on Internal Trade, which is due to meet virtually today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Tourists don’t feel the immediate effects of the countries clamping down, but journalists are the canaries in the coalmine, and I’m certainly feeling the
Quite suddenly, under President Donald Trump, the United States has become just another great power where foreigners watch what they say, try to minimize contacts with official bodies, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Daniel Torok
Tourists don’t feel the immediate effects of the countries clamping down, but journalists are the canaries in the coalmine, and I’m certainly feeling the
Tourists don’t feel the immediate effects of the countries clamping down, but journalists are the canaries in the coalmine, and I’m certainly feeling the
Quite suddenly, under President Donald Trump, the United States has become just another great power where foreigners watch what they say, try to minimize contacts with official bodies, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Daniel Torok
Delegates vote on a resolution at the NDP's 2023 convention. With the goal of broadening the party’s appeal, NDP leadership has adopted the posture of Liberal centrism. The result is blurred lines, policy convergence, and disenchanted voters, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In losing official status, the NDP faces a hard test: does it remain tied to power politics or return to its social democratic origins?
Delegates vote on a resolution at the NDP's 2023 convention. With the goal of broadening the party’s appeal, NDP leadership has adopted the posture of Liberal centrism. The result is blurred lines, policy convergence, and disenchanted voters, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With the Royals away, politicos, politicians, and journalists partied the night away on May 27 at Earnscliffe Strategies’ and Politico’s spring housewarming at
World Press Freedom Canada's Heather Bakken, left, Janet Silver, and Greg Weston raise a toast to the carboard King Charles III inside The Métropolitain Brasserie on May 27 at a special royal edition of Earnscliffe Strategies and Politico's annual House-(of Commons)-warming party. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
With the Royals away, politicos, politicians, and journalists partied the night away on May 27 at Earnscliffe Strategies’ and Politico’s spring housewarming at
With the Royals away, politicos, politicians, and journalists partied the night away on May 27 at Earnscliffe Strategies’ and Politico’s spring housewarming at
World Press Freedom Canada's Heather Bakken, left, Janet Silver, and Greg Weston raise a toast to the carboard King Charles III inside The Métropolitain Brasserie on May 27 at a special royal edition of Earnscliffe Strategies and Politico's annual House-(of Commons)-warming party. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Prime Minister Mark Carney's focus on the economy is raising concerns that his pitch for 'one Canada' may leave the individual needs of vulnerable communities in the dust. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If the Liberals want to uphold their election promise to protect vulnerable communities, it requires ‘speaking up for us’ and not ceding the public
Prime Minister Mark Carney's focus on the economy is raising concerns that his pitch for 'one Canada' may leave the individual needs of vulnerable communities in the dust. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada’s multibillion-dollar defence modernization plans are 'predicated on the assumption of an increasingly tight, integrated working relationship with the United States,' says CGAI president
Canada’s multibillion-dollar defence modernization plans are 'predicated on the assumption of an increasingly tight, integrated working relationship with the United States,' says CGAI president
Canada’s multibillion-dollar defence modernization plans are 'predicated on the assumption of an increasingly tight, integrated working relationship with the United States,' says CGAI president
Defence Minister David McGuinty was sworn in to his new portfolio on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pakistani High Commissioner to Canada Muhammad Saleem says the conflict between India and Pakistan 'cannot be ignored.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Tensions between India and Pakistan should be a top geostrategic discussion for the G7 leaders, right behind the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, says
Pakistani High Commissioner to Canada Muhammad Saleem says the conflict between India and Pakistan 'cannot be ignored.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
King Charles’ visit is a reminder that most Canadians still accept the legitimacy of unaccountable public and private power, writes Morgan Duchesney. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
King Charles and Queen Camilla’s May 26-27 Canadian visit inspires me to question both the value and purpose of Canada’s link to the monarchy.
King Charles’ visit is a reminder that most Canadians still accept the legitimacy of unaccountable public and private power, writes Morgan Duchesney. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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
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
Public servants have been working to craft a defining direction for a government still struggling to fill ministerial staff positions, and hire new blood
Public servants have been working to craft a defining direction for a government still struggling to fill ministerial staff positions, and hire new blood
Public servants have been working to craft a defining direction for a government still struggling to fill ministerial staff positions, and hire new blood
King Charles III read the Carney government’s Throne Speech on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
CSG Senator Paul Prosper highlighted First Nations priorities for the federal government to tackle within its first 100 days in a May 12 press conference in Ottawa. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
Indigenous businesses don’t just talk about economic inclusion—we deliver it, by building homes, jobs, and resilience.
CSG Senator Paul Prosper highlighted First Nations priorities for the federal government to tackle within its first 100 days in a May 12 press conference in Ottawa. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
National Defence Minister David McGuinty should sit down with his colleagues and direct the public service to create policies aligned with the needs of service members, writes Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If we want to retain service members, ensuring that they can afford to stay in the military, and that they think their organization puts
National Defence Minister David McGuinty should sit down with his colleagues and direct the public service to create policies aligned with the needs of service members, writes Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Everything we’ve seen over the years suggests that acquiescence to U.S. President Donald Trump’s demands will only bring more demands and more degradation, writes Aaron Ettinger. White House photograph by Joyce N. Boghosian
The proper questions are: what are Canada’s national interests, and in what order of priority?
Everything we’ve seen over the years suggests that acquiescence to U.S. President Donald Trump’s demands will only bring more demands and more degradation, writes Aaron Ettinger. White House photograph by Joyce N. Boghosian
At the top of Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr’s priority list should be changing our de-centralized approach to defence procurement, writes David Pratt. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Defence procurement does not exist in a vacuum, and must be consistent with the government’s overall foreign and defence policy.
At the top of Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr’s priority list should be changing our de-centralized approach to defence procurement, writes David Pratt. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr is the government’s new secretary of state for defence procurement. The prime minister’s defence industrial philosophy is much more relevant for the times than that of his predecessor, writes Nicolas Todd. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The most immediate challenge will be to ensure that the defence acquisitions currently in the pipeline aren’t ground to a halt as the government
Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr is the government’s new secretary of state for defence procurement. The prime minister’s defence industrial philosophy is much more relevant for the times than that of his predecessor, writes Nicolas Todd. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The government will have to wrestle with the core challenge of managing ‘dual-use’ technologies for increased spending to make the most meaningful impact.
If Canada is to meet ambitious defence spending goals while also supercharging its technology sectors, it needs civil-military synergy, write Michael P.A. Murphy, Tracey Forrest, and Paul Samson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The government will have to wrestle with the core challenge of managing ‘dual-use’ technologies for increased spending to make the most meaningful impact.
The government will have to wrestle with the core challenge of managing ‘dual-use’ technologies for increased spending to make the most meaningful impact.
If Canada is to meet ambitious defence spending goals while also supercharging its technology sectors, it needs civil-military synergy, write Michael P.A. Murphy, Tracey Forrest, and Paul Samson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A pedestrian walks past the main gates to Parliament Hill. Known as the Queen's Gate, the wrought iron gates were removed for restoration in March 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Scaffolding is starting to go up along Centre Block’s iconic southern façade, and once erected, will be covered by a trompe-l’oeil tarp.
A pedestrian walks past the main gates to Parliament Hill. Known as the Queen's Gate, the wrought iron gates were removed for restoration in March 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
King Charles and Queen Camila laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial after the Throne Speech on May 27. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
King Charles and Queen Camilla were the guests of honour in Canada ahead of the Throne Speech receiving a royal salute, gun salute, and
King Charles and Queen Camila laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial after the Throne Speech on May 27. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
King Charles speaks with a member of the Royal Canadian Regiment honour guard after arriving at the Senate of Canada Building on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
King Charles speaks with a member of the Royal Canadian Regiment honour guard after arriving at the Senate of Canada Building on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Treaties remain in force, yet First Nations continue to be denied land restitution, revenue sharing, and authority over our children, laws, and economies.
The King walks freely on lands his ancestors claimed without consent—while the descendants of this land’s original Nations remain locked out of the very relationship the Crown claims to honour, writes Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Treaties remain in force, yet First Nations continue to be denied land restitution, revenue sharing, and authority over our children, laws, and economies.
The Treaties remain in force, yet First Nations continue to be denied land restitution, revenue sharing, and authority over our children, laws, and economies.
The King walks freely on lands his ancestors claimed without consent—while the descendants of this land’s original Nations remain locked out of the very relationship the Crown claims to honour, writes Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Oceana Canada’s analysis shows that by applying existing science-based law and policy, the number of healthy fish populations in Canada could rise from 35
Joanne Thompson became fisheries minister in March, and was tapped to keep the post in May. Last year’s quota increase for northern cod comes at a cost to the long-term health of the fishery, writes Josh Laughren. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Oceana Canada’s analysis shows that by applying existing science-based law and policy, the number of healthy fish populations in Canada could rise from 35
Oceana Canada’s analysis shows that by applying existing science-based law and policy, the number of healthy fish populations in Canada could rise from 35
Joanne Thompson became fisheries minister in March, and was tapped to keep the post in May. Last year’s quota increase for northern cod comes at a cost to the long-term health of the fishery, writes Josh Laughren. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
While AI offers the promise of transformational leaps in efficiency, productivity, and innovation, it comes with significant costs, including to the environment.
While AI offers the promise of transformational leaps in efficiency, productivity, and innovation, it comes with significant costs, including to the environment.
While AI offers the promise of transformational leaps in efficiency, productivity, and innovation, it comes with significant costs, including to the environment.
AI algorithms can build more accurate climate models, but consumes vast quantities of energy to develop and run them. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Interested in conserving habitat for a species like the endangered spotted turtle? New data-mapping technology can help you focus efforts, allowing communities to make informed and transparent choices about their relationships with the lands and waters around them, writes Richard Schuster. Photograph courtesy of Laura Wolf
Digital land-use planning tools, local and Indigenous knowledge can help us get the best bang for our conservation buck.
Interested in conserving habitat for a species like the endangered spotted turtle? New data-mapping technology can help you focus efforts, allowing communities to make informed and transparent choices about their relationships with the lands and waters around them, writes Richard Schuster. Photograph courtesy of Laura Wolf
After 30 years with the Canadian Press, James McCarten announced May 3 was his last day. He is relocating in Toronto to work for Manulife. Photograph courtesy of LinkedIn
Plus, European missions are hosting a Eurovision watch party in Ottawa, Bloc Leader Blanchet will speak in Montreal on May 14, and the 20th
After 30 years with the Canadian Press, James McCarten announced May 3 was his last day. He is relocating in Toronto to work for Manulife. Photograph courtesy of LinkedIn
Plus, who said what at the National Prayer Breakfast.
Public Service of Alliance president Chris Aylward and other civil service union leaders will hold a press conference on Parliament Hill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, who said what at the National Prayer Breakfast.
Public Service of Alliance president Chris Aylward and other civil service union leaders will hold a press conference on Parliament Hill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The department signed more than 8,000 consulting service contracts totaling $567-million in the last five fiscal years to support the delivery of its programs,
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly might be invited by the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to testify on the findings of an internal audit on government contracting. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The department signed more than 8,000 consulting service contracts totaling $567-million in the last five fiscal years to support the delivery of its programs,
The department signed more than 8,000 consulting service contracts totaling $567-million in the last five fiscal years to support the delivery of its programs,
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly might be invited by the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to testify on the findings of an internal audit on government contracting. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Anu George Canjanathoppil, CEO of International Justice Mission Canada, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attend the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa on May 7, 2024.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Anu George Canjanathoppil, CEO of International Justice Mission Canada, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attend the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa on May 7, 2024.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Senate Leader Donald Plett says the motion opens ‘a Pandora’s box,’ creating the prospect of two Liberal-aligned caucuses if Conservatives form government.
On May 2, Marc Gold, the government’s representative in the Senate, moved to limit debate on his modernization motion to another six hours at most. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Senate Leader Donald Plett says the motion opens ‘a Pandora’s box,’ creating the prospect of two Liberal-aligned caucuses if Conservatives form government.
Conservative Senate Leader Donald Plett says the motion opens ‘a Pandora’s box,’ creating the prospect of two Liberal-aligned caucuses if Conservatives form government.
On May 2, Marc Gold, the government’s representative in the Senate, moved to limit debate on his modernization motion to another six hours at most. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Although the band will play on, the Ceremonial Guard’s participation in the summer Changing of the Guard ceremony is just the latest casualty of the Armed Forces’ personnel problems. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ongoing operational readiness issues are keeping Canada’s soldiers from participating in key training and promotional activities.
Although the band will play on, the Ceremonial Guard’s participation in the summer Changing of the Guard ceremony is just the latest casualty of the Armed Forces’ personnel problems. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
To ensure food affordability, investment is needed to guarantee adequate incomes, rein in corporate profits, and support (w)holistic approaches to food provisioning.
Although the budget included funding for the important National School Food Program, it did not centre measures to ensure food affordability, write Marissa Alexander and Wade Thorhaug. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
To ensure food affordability, investment is needed to guarantee adequate incomes, rein in corporate profits, and support (w)holistic approaches to food provisioning.
To ensure food affordability, investment is needed to guarantee adequate incomes, rein in corporate profits, and support (w)holistic approaches to food provisioning.
Although the budget included funding for the important National School Food Program, it did not centre measures to ensure food affordability, write Marissa Alexander and Wade Thorhaug. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay. As policymakers look ahead, it is essential that the urgent calls from our agricultural sector are heard and acted upon decisively, writes Kyle Larkin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A glaring omission in the recent budget is its lack of direct support and incentives for innovative agricultural practices.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay. As policymakers look ahead, it is essential that the urgent calls from our agricultural sector are heard and acted upon decisively, writes Kyle Larkin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Increasing taxes for doctors may seem like a reasonable proposal to most Canadians, but creating competitive market conditions is critical if we’re serious about
The unintended consequence of the proposal to increase the capital gains rate is that it puts significantly more strain on community-based physicians, writes Kathleen Ross. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez
Increasing taxes for doctors may seem like a reasonable proposal to most Canadians, but creating competitive market conditions is critical if we’re serious about
Increasing taxes for doctors may seem like a reasonable proposal to most Canadians, but creating competitive market conditions is critical if we’re serious about
The unintended consequence of the proposal to increase the capital gains rate is that it puts significantly more strain on community-based physicians, writes Kathleen Ross. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez
srael’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was and is absolutely committed to continuing the war. He declared on May 4 that with or without a ceasefire We will enter Rafah and eliminate the remaining Hamas battalions.' His job—and perhaps even his freedom—depend on the war continuing, even if there were a temporary ceasefire, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
To stay in office, Benjamin Netanyahu must continue the war until some sort of ‘victory,' so he cannot possibly compromise with Hamas’ demands. That’s
srael’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was and is absolutely committed to continuing the war. He declared on May 4 that with or without a ceasefire We will enter Rafah and eliminate the remaining Hamas battalions.' His job—and perhaps even his freedom—depend on the war continuing, even if there were a temporary ceasefire, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The federal government must prioritize the health of Canadians affected by rare diseases, and release the promised funds for medicines to treat these conditions.
Health Minister Mark Holland speaks to reporters in Ottawa on March 19. Most industrialized nations have recognized the seriousness and special aspects of the more than 7,000 known rare diseases and are clearly ahead of Canada in directly supporting initiatives to improve access to care, writes Sanjay Mehta. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The federal government must prioritize the health of Canadians affected by rare diseases, and release the promised funds for medicines to treat these conditions.
The federal government must prioritize the health of Canadians affected by rare diseases, and release the promised funds for medicines to treat these conditions.
Health Minister Mark Holland speaks to reporters in Ottawa on March 19. Most industrialized nations have recognized the seriousness and special aspects of the more than 7,000 known rare diseases and are clearly ahead of Canada in directly supporting initiatives to improve access to care, writes Sanjay Mehta. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to brief the full cabinet tomorrow morning on how to deal with controversial Bill C-53. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The cabinet will be presented with three options to choose from at the cabinet meeting on May 7, say sources.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to brief the full cabinet tomorrow morning on how to deal with controversial Bill C-53. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne is responsible for Canada's digital policy. Digital power will define the best countries of the coming century. Canadians don’t know how bad they have it, writes Senator Colin Deacon.
Digital is the default—in everything except the delivery of government services across Canada.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne is responsible for Canada's digital policy. Digital power will define the best countries of the coming century. Canadians don’t know how bad they have it, writes Senator Colin Deacon.
When Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'wacko' for a policy position last week, it went beyond expectations of professionalism. Poilievre exhibited childish behaviour which doesn’t meet anybody’s metrics for leadership. But Trudeau doesn't get a free pass, either, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Last week's disgraceful incident in the House should have all federal elected officials hanging their heads in shame. Just how did you let it get
When Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'wacko' for a policy position last week, it went beyond expectations of professionalism. Poilievre exhibited childish behaviour which doesn’t meet anybody’s metrics for leadership. But Trudeau doesn't get a free pass, either, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Even after $53-billion in new spending announced in last month's federal budget, Justin Trudeau's Liberals have failed to gain any traction with Canadians. Last week's polls suggested that the Liberals are 21 points behind the Conservatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
But one thing that could improve the Liberals' electoral fortunes is change at the top, not a reset, says David Coletto, CEO of Abacus
Even after $53-billion in new spending announced in last month's federal budget, Justin Trudeau's Liberals have failed to gain any traction with Canadians. Last week's polls suggested that the Liberals are 21 points behind the Conservatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal MPs Pam Damoff, left, Francesco Sorbara and Salma Zahid. Damoff announced she would not run in the next election, citing misogyny, death threats, misinformation, disinformation, and the lack of civility. Politics is a place for bullies and belligerence, not public-spirited Canadians who want to serve their country, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If this disenchanted MP has it right, in the caustic politics of polarization, only the fanatically partisan need apply.
Liberal MPs Pam Damoff, left, Francesco Sorbara and Salma Zahid. Damoff announced she would not run in the next election, citing misogyny, death threats, misinformation, disinformation, and the lack of civility. Politics is a place for bullies and belligerence, not public-spirited Canadians who want to serve their country, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade