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Canada’s changing right

  • For better or worse, the Canadian conservative movement is morphing into something new, something different. The voices which once mainly focused on pushing economic issues
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 20, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured Oct. 9, 2025, on the Hill. The voices which once mainly focused on pushing economic issues are fading away, which will likely have at least some influence on the direction the Conservative party will take under Poilievre, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s changing right

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 20, 2025
  • For better or worse, the Canadian conservative movement is morphing into something new, something different. The voices which once mainly focused on pushing economic issues

Canada’s changing right

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 20, 2025
  • For better or worse, the Canadian conservative movement is morphing into something new, something different. The voices which once mainly focused on pushing economic issues
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured Oct. 9, 2025, on the Hill. The voices which once mainly focused on pushing economic issues are fading away, which will likely have at least some influence on the direction the Conservative party will take under Poilievre, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The power of photo-ops

  • Doug Ford's photo-op may have been a silly and overly theatrical stunt, but as someone once said, 'if it’s stupid but works, then it
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 13, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford pours Crown Royal Canadian whisky on the ground in protest of Diageo's plans to shut down its local Crown Royal bottling plant in Amherstburg, Ont., and move jobs south of the border on Sept. 2, 2025. Screen shot courtesy of Global News

The power of photo-ops

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 13, 2025
  • Doug Ford's photo-op may have been a silly and overly theatrical stunt, but as someone once said, 'if it’s stupid but works, then it

The power of photo-ops

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 13, 2025
  • Doug Ford's photo-op may have been a silly and overly theatrical stunt, but as someone once said, 'if it’s stupid but works, then it
Ontario Premier Doug Ford pours Crown Royal Canadian whisky on the ground in protest of Diageo's plans to shut down its local Crown Royal bottling plant in Amherstburg, Ont., and move jobs south of the border on Sept. 2, 2025. Screen shot courtesy of Global News

Differences emerge in base politics

  • Until their respective political circumstances change, Canada’s political parties will be heading down different strategic paths. 
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The two parties are currently pursuing a different kind of communication strategy to reflect political circumstances, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Differences emerge in base politics

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 6, 2025
  • Until their respective political circumstances change, Canada’s political parties will be heading down different strategic paths. 

Differences emerge in base politics

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 6, 2025
  • Until their respective political circumstances change, Canada’s political parties will be heading down different strategic paths. 
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The two parties are currently pursuing a different kind of communication strategy to reflect political circumstances, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

For Carney, it’s all about the economy

  • Mark Carney realizes that, for the average voter, economics trumps everything else, including the environment. But he has his work cut out for him.
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 29, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Build Canada Homes project in Nepean, Ont., on Sept. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

For Carney, it’s all about the economy

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 29, 2025
  • Mark Carney realizes that, for the average voter, economics trumps everything else, including the environment. But he has his work cut out for him.

For Carney, it’s all about the economy

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 29, 2025
  • Mark Carney realizes that, for the average voter, economics trumps everything else, including the environment. But he has his work cut out for him.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Build Canada Homes project in Nepean, Ont., on Sept. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Revenge of the Blue Liberals

  • If Carney moves too far to the right, especially on environmental issues, he risks alienating his own political base and possibly creating a rift
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Build Canada Homes Project in Nepean, Ont., on Sept. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Revenge of the Blue Liberals

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 22, 2025
  • If Carney moves too far to the right, especially on environmental issues, he risks alienating his own political base and possibly creating a rift

Revenge of the Blue Liberals

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 22, 2025
  • If Carney moves too far to the right, especially on environmental issues, he risks alienating his own political base and possibly creating a rift
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Build Canada Homes Project in Nepean, Ont., on Sept. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s Trump problem

  • By putting his elbows down, Mark Carney could end up paying a political price. 
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House on May 6, 2025. Trump seems to view other countries almost as if they were his subjects, meaning he thinks they should put the economic needs of America first, even if they must pay a price. Photograph courtesy White House photographer Daniel Torok

Carney’s Trump problem

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 15, 2025
  • By putting his elbows down, Mark Carney could end up paying a political price. 

Carney’s Trump problem

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 15, 2025
  • By putting his elbows down, Mark Carney could end up paying a political price. 
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House on May 6, 2025. Trump seems to view other countries almost as if they were his subjects, meaning he thinks they should put the economic needs of America first, even if they must pay a price. Photograph courtesy White House photographer Daniel Torok

Poilievre needs issues that cut

  • To win the next election, the Conservative leader doesn’t have to be liked; he just needs to get people to agree with him.
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 8, 2025
In order to escape the political box in which Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre finds himself, he needs to find issues that will galvanize his base and also divide Liberals, Gerry Nicholls writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre needs issues that cut

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 8, 2025
  • To win the next election, the Conservative leader doesn’t have to be liked; he just needs to get people to agree with him.

Poilievre needs issues that cut

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 8, 2025
  • To win the next election, the Conservative leader doesn’t have to be liked; he just needs to get people to agree with him.
In order to escape the political box in which Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre finds himself, he needs to find issues that will galvanize his base and also divide Liberals, Gerry Nicholls writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Doug Ford’s political nihilism

  • The Ontario premier seems to lack any ideological connection to his political base. Although his approach to politics might come across as supremely cynical,
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 1, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is so detached from any ideological moorings that he’ll even attack his own base if he thinks it will help him score political points, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Doug Ford’s political nihilism

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 1, 2025
  • The Ontario premier seems to lack any ideological connection to his political base. Although his approach to politics might come across as supremely cynical,

Doug Ford’s political nihilism

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 1, 2025
  • The Ontario premier seems to lack any ideological connection to his political base. Although his approach to politics might come across as supremely cynical,
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is so detached from any ideological moorings that he’ll even attack his own base if he thinks it will help him score political points, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

De Gaulle’s ‘Vive le Quebec libre!’ haunts Canada

  • The “us versus them” mentality is baked into Quebec’s political psyche. With all the uncertainty in today's world, it’s not hard for Quebec’s separatist-minded
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 25, 2025
Quebec's nationalist spirit seems to be stirring, as seen by the pro-sovereigntist Parti Québécois' lead in provincial polls and their win in three recent byelections, writes Gerry Nicholls. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

De Gaulle’s ‘Vive le Quebec libre!’ haunts Canada

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 25, 2025
  • The “us versus them” mentality is baked into Quebec’s political psyche. With all the uncertainty in today's world, it’s not hard for Quebec’s separatist-minded

De Gaulle’s ‘Vive le Quebec libre!’ haunts Canada

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 25, 2025
  • The “us versus them” mentality is baked into Quebec’s political psyche. With all the uncertainty in today's world, it’s not hard for Quebec’s separatist-minded
Quebec's nationalist spirit seems to be stirring, as seen by the pro-sovereigntist Parti Québécois' lead in provincial polls and their win in three recent byelections, writes Gerry Nicholls. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Fixing our social media problem

  • In my view, more funding of local news or the regulation of 'Big Tech' won’t really help either journalism or democracy. 
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 18, 2025
Media
Media
Reporters file their stories at the Conservative Party's event at the Rogers Centre on election night April 28, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Fixing our social media problem

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 18, 2025
  • In my view, more funding of local news or the regulation of 'Big Tech' won’t really help either journalism or democracy. 

Fixing our social media problem

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 18, 2025
  • In my view, more funding of local news or the regulation of 'Big Tech' won’t really help either journalism or democracy. 
Media
Reporters file their stories at the Conservative Party's event at the Rogers Centre on election night April 28, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Embracing pragmatism isn’t the answer for Poilievre

  • In my view, if Pierre Poilievre is going to win, he’ll do so not by copying Mark Carney’s pragmatism, which would mean fighting him
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 7, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at the opening of the Calgary Stampede on July 4, 2025. Photograph courtesy of X/Pierre Poilievre

Embracing pragmatism isn’t the answer for Poilievre

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 7, 2025
  • In my view, if Pierre Poilievre is going to win, he’ll do so not by copying Mark Carney’s pragmatism, which would mean fighting him

Embracing pragmatism isn’t the answer for Poilievre

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 7, 2025
  • In my view, if Pierre Poilievre is going to win, he’ll do so not by copying Mark Carney’s pragmatism, which would mean fighting him
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at the opening of the Calgary Stampede on July 4, 2025. Photograph courtesy of X/Pierre Poilievre

The NDP’s fundraising problem

  • Things are dreary for the NDP, which makes it extremely difficult for the party’s fundraisers to convince donors to generously open their wallets. It’s hard
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 4, 2025
Then-NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and NDP MP Don Davies on the Hill on May 21, 2024. Singh resigned as party leader after he lost his own seat and the party was reduced to seven seats from 24 seats in the House in the April 28, 2025, federal election. Davies is now the interim leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The NDP’s fundraising problem

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 4, 2025
  • Things are dreary for the NDP, which makes it extremely difficult for the party’s fundraisers to convince donors to generously open their wallets. It’s hard

The NDP’s fundraising problem

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 4, 2025
  • Things are dreary for the NDP, which makes it extremely difficult for the party’s fundraisers to convince donors to generously open their wallets. It’s hard
Then-NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and NDP MP Don Davies on the Hill on May 21, 2024. Singh resigned as party leader after he lost his own seat and the party was reduced to seven seats from 24 seats in the House in the April 28, 2025, federal election. Davies is now the interim leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Musk versus Goliath

  • Musk’s America Party lacks a regional base, it doesn’t represent a defined demographic group, and its ideology is vague.  But new parties in the United
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 28, 2025
Elon Musk
Elon Musk
Elon Musk, pictured at the Kennedy Space Centre on May 30, 2020, was born in South Africa, meaning, according to the U.S. Constitution, he can’t run for president.  Photograph courtesy of NASA HQ PHOTO/Flickr

Musk versus Goliath

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 28, 2025
  • Musk’s America Party lacks a regional base, it doesn’t represent a defined demographic group, and its ideology is vague.  But new parties in the United

Musk versus Goliath

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 28, 2025
  • Musk’s America Party lacks a regional base, it doesn’t represent a defined demographic group, and its ideology is vague.  But new parties in the United
Elon Musk
Elon Musk, pictured at the Kennedy Space Centre on May 30, 2020, was born in South Africa, meaning, according to the U.S. Constitution, he can’t run for president.  Photograph courtesy of NASA HQ PHOTO/Flickr

Carney faces storm clouds ahead

  • Essentially, when the dark clouds gather, Carney will have to convince Canadians he’s making the best decisions he can based on the realities he
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 21, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney at the 2025 Calgary Stampede. Photograph courtesy of X/Mark Carney

Carney faces storm clouds ahead

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 21, 2025
  • Essentially, when the dark clouds gather, Carney will have to convince Canadians he’s making the best decisions he can based on the realities he

Carney faces storm clouds ahead

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 21, 2025
  • Essentially, when the dark clouds gather, Carney will have to convince Canadians he’s making the best decisions he can based on the realities he
Prime Minister Mark Carney at the 2025 Calgary Stampede. Photograph courtesy of X/Mark Carney

The value of strategic praise

  • Sometimes in politics, loving your enemies can be the right political play, and not just because it’ll drive them a little bit crazy.
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 14, 2025
Advocacy groups should note that it's beneficial to their cause if they publicly praise a politician or government that's acting on an issue important to the group even if the political leanings between the two are different, writes Gerry Nicholls. For one, that praise will make it harder for the politician to reverse their decision. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

The value of strategic praise

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 14, 2025
  • Sometimes in politics, loving your enemies can be the right political play, and not just because it’ll drive them a little bit crazy.

The value of strategic praise

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 14, 2025
  • Sometimes in politics, loving your enemies can be the right political play, and not just because it’ll drive them a little bit crazy.
Advocacy groups should note that it's beneficial to their cause if they publicly praise a politician or government that's acting on an issue important to the group even if the political leanings between the two are different, writes Gerry Nicholls. For one, that praise will make it harder for the politician to reverse their decision. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Will the NDP emulate New York City’s Mamdani?

  • Just because a 'new American left' might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
NDP interim leader Don Davies, left, and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who won New York City's mayoral primary race last week, may have dramatically changed the dynamics of left-wing politics in the U.S., writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Will the NDP emulate New York City’s Mamdani?

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
  • Just because a 'new American left' might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.

Will the NDP emulate New York City’s Mamdani?

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
  • Just because a 'new American left' might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.
NDP interim leader Don Davies, left, and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who won New York City's mayoral primary race last week, may have dramatically changed the dynamics of left-wing politics in the U.S., writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

When conservatives battle conservatives

  • It's unclear how much money Project Ontario will spend to advance its cause. But one thing we do know is that some conservatives are unhappy
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 30, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will soon face some friendly fire, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

When conservatives battle conservatives

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 30, 2025
  • It's unclear how much money Project Ontario will spend to advance its cause. But one thing we do know is that some conservatives are unhappy

When conservatives battle conservatives

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 30, 2025
  • It's unclear how much money Project Ontario will spend to advance its cause. But one thing we do know is that some conservatives are unhappy
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will soon face some friendly fire, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Does Doug Ford want Pierre Poilievre’s job?

  • Some polls are showing Doug Ford and his party are polling 21 points ahead of the Ontario provincial Liberals, but if the polls start
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 23, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured at a first ministers' meeting in Ottawa on March 21, 2025, is riding high in public opinion right now and is 21 points ahead of the Ontario provincial Liberals, according to a June 10 Abacus Data poll. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Does Doug Ford want Pierre Poilievre’s job?

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 23, 2025
  • Some polls are showing Doug Ford and his party are polling 21 points ahead of the Ontario provincial Liberals, but if the polls start

Does Doug Ford want Pierre Poilievre’s job?

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 23, 2025
  • Some polls are showing Doug Ford and his party are polling 21 points ahead of the Ontario provincial Liberals, but if the polls start
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured at a first ministers' meeting in Ottawa on March 21, 2025, is riding high in public opinion right now and is 21 points ahead of the Ontario provincial Liberals, according to a June 10 Abacus Data poll. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s ideological advantage

  • Mark Carney might only be a rookie politician, but it looks like he knows how to play the game. 
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 16, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s ideological advantage

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 16, 2025
  • Mark Carney might only be a rookie politician, but it looks like he knows how to play the game. 

Carney’s ideological advantage

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 16, 2025
  • Mark Carney might only be a rookie politician, but it looks like he knows how to play the game. 
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feeding the fundraising beast

  • One of the key principles of fundraising is that you don’t give your donor base a chance to relax, which is to say, you
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 9, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Political parties may have their differences, but when it comes to fundraising, they all share the same principles, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

Feeding the fundraising beast

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 9, 2025
  • One of the key principles of fundraising is that you don’t give your donor base a chance to relax, which is to say, you

Feeding the fundraising beast

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 9, 2025
  • One of the key principles of fundraising is that you don’t give your donor base a chance to relax, which is to say, you
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Political parties may have their differences, but when it comes to fundraising, they all share the same principles, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

Economic ambush awaits Carney

  • Unfortunately, for the prime minister, when it comes to mending the economy, there are no easy solutions, no quick fixes, no magic answers. 
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 29, 2025
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

Economic ambush awaits Carney

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 29, 2025
  • Unfortunately, for the prime minister, when it comes to mending the economy, there are no easy solutions, no quick fixes, no magic answers. 

Economic ambush awaits Carney

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 29, 2025
  • 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

Carney’s boomer base

  • Mark Carney’s alliance with the boomer generation could pose future challenges for the Liberals. For one thing, if the Liberals do anything that boomers consider
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 26, 2025
Generation X: Pierre Poilievre, left, and Mark Carney, are both technically generation Xers, people born between 1965 and 1980. Poilievre was born in 1979 and Carney was born in 1965, but Carney comes across like a boomer, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

Carney’s boomer base

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 26, 2025
  • Mark Carney’s alliance with the boomer generation could pose future challenges for the Liberals. For one thing, if the Liberals do anything that boomers consider

Carney’s boomer base

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 26, 2025
  • Mark Carney’s alliance with the boomer generation could pose future challenges for the Liberals. For one thing, if the Liberals do anything that boomers consider
Generation X: Pierre Poilievre, left, and Mark Carney, are both technically generation Xers, people born between 1965 and 1980. Poilievre was born in 1979 and Carney was born in 1965, but Carney comes across like a boomer, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

New book reappraises Diefenbaker’s legacy

  • Bob Plamondon paints Diefenbaker as a passionate, charismatic, quick-witted politician who, above all else, strongly identified with the common people. 
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 19, 2025
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker has gotten a raw deal when it comes to his historical reputation, writes Gerry Nicholls. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

New book reappraises Diefenbaker’s legacy

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 19, 2025
  • Bob Plamondon paints Diefenbaker as a passionate, charismatic, quick-witted politician who, above all else, strongly identified with the common people. 

New book reappraises Diefenbaker’s legacy

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 19, 2025
  • Bob Plamondon paints Diefenbaker as a passionate, charismatic, quick-witted politician who, above all else, strongly identified with the common people. 
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker has gotten a raw deal when it comes to his historical reputation, writes Gerry Nicholls. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Ford’s embrace of realpolitik

  • If it’s in Doug Ford’s own self-interest to have you as a friend, then he’s your friend; but if it’s in his interest to
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 12, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are not buddies. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Ford’s embrace of realpolitik

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 12, 2025
  • If it’s in Doug Ford’s own self-interest to have you as a friend, then he’s your friend; but if it’s in his interest to

Ford’s embrace of realpolitik

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 12, 2025
  • If it’s in Doug Ford’s own self-interest to have you as a friend, then he’s your friend; but if it’s in his interest to
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are not buddies. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

The CPC’s Harper problem

  • The Harper syndrome is weakening the Conservative Party because instead of looking forward, it keeps looking back. It’s hard for a party to advance that
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 5, 2025
Even though former prime minister Stephen Harper has been off the political stage for nearly 10 years now, the memory of his leadership, the force of his personality, and the power of his intellect, still looms over the Conservative Party like a ghostly colossus, writes Gerry Nicholls.   The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The CPC’s Harper problem

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 5, 2025
  • The Harper syndrome is weakening the Conservative Party because instead of looking forward, it keeps looking back. It’s hard for a party to advance that

The CPC’s Harper problem

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 5, 2025
  • The Harper syndrome is weakening the Conservative Party because instead of looking forward, it keeps looking back. It’s hard for a party to advance that
Even though former prime minister Stephen Harper has been off the political stage for nearly 10 years now, the memory of his leadership, the force of his personality, and the power of his intellect, still looms over the Conservative Party like a ghostly colossus, writes Gerry Nicholls.   The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

How to face defeat

  • People vote for parties because they believe in ideas, not because they want Parliament to work better, and fighting to the end is always
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 28, 2025
Green co-Leader Elizabeth May in a Hill scrum on Dec. 3, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

How to face defeat

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 28, 2025
  • People vote for parties because they believe in ideas, not because they want Parliament to work better, and fighting to the end is always

How to face defeat

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 28, 2025
  • People vote for parties because they believe in ideas, not because they want Parliament to work better, and fighting to the end is always
Green co-Leader Elizabeth May in a Hill scrum on Dec. 3, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre’s backseat drivers

  • It’s easy to say things like a campaign should change its messaging or alter its tone, but to do this during an election campaign
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 17, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Kory Teneycke, former campaign manager for Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Teneycke recently accused the federal Conservatives of 'campaign malpractice.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Stuart Benson

Poilievre’s backseat drivers

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 17, 2025
  • It’s easy to say things like a campaign should change its messaging or alter its tone, but to do this during an election campaign

Poilievre’s backseat drivers

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 17, 2025
  • It’s easy to say things like a campaign should change its messaging or alter its tone, but to do this during an election campaign
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Kory Teneycke, former campaign manager for Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Teneycke recently accused the federal Conservatives of 'campaign malpractice.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Stuart Benson
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Political realities will turn Notley against Trudeau

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—The most improbable political alliance in Canadian history is coming to a predictably inglorious end. I’m talking, of course, about the “Entente Cordiale”
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 7, 2018
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is under pressure from the new United Conservative Party in her province, and getting a new pipeline built to export Alberta oil would be a big win for her NDP government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Political realities will turn Notley against Trudeau

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 7, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—The most improbable political alliance in Canadian history is coming to a predictably inglorious end. I’m talking, of course, about the “Entente Cordiale”

Political realities will turn Notley against Trudeau

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 7, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—The most improbable political alliance in Canadian history is coming to a predictably inglorious end. I’m talking, of course, about the “Entente Cordiale”
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is under pressure from the new United Conservative Party in her province, and getting a new pipeline built to export Alberta oil would be a big win for her NDP government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time to rethink Harper’s ‘negative’ legacy?

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—I don’t think former prime minister Stephen Harper is ever going to get one, but in my view many of Canada’s top pundits
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 30, 2018
Perhaps it’s time for pundits and journalists to rethink former prime minister Stephen Harper’s legacy, at least when it comes to his so-called negativity, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time to rethink Harper’s ‘negative’ legacy?

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 30, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—I don’t think former prime minister Stephen Harper is ever going to get one, but in my view many of Canada’s top pundits

Time to rethink Harper’s ‘negative’ legacy?

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 30, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—I don’t think former prime minister Stephen Harper is ever going to get one, but in my view many of Canada’s top pundits
Perhaps it’s time for pundits and journalists to rethink former prime minister Stephen Harper’s legacy, at least when it comes to his so-called negativity, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau and Wynne facing populist threats

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—One of today’s stark political realities is that any politician in the world who espouses a “centre-left” brand of socialism is a potential
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 23, 2018
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Ontario PC leader Doug Ford. The Ontario election is June 7 and Ms. Wynne is in the fight of her political life. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Trudeau and Wynne facing populist threats

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 23, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—One of today’s stark political realities is that any politician in the world who espouses a “centre-left” brand of socialism is a potential

Trudeau and Wynne facing populist threats

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 23, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—One of today’s stark political realities is that any politician in the world who espouses a “centre-left” brand of socialism is a potential
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Ontario PC leader Doug Ford. The Ontario election is June 7 and Ms. Wynne is in the fight of her political life. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Pipeline conflict tests Trudeau’s tenets

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—If nothing else, the current pipeline dispute pitting British Columbia against Alberta has exposed the basic weakness of “Trudeauology.” In case you’re wondering,
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 16, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with B.C. Premier John Horgan on July 25, 2107, on the Hill in Ottawa. If nothing else, the current pipeline dispute pitting British Columbia against Alberta has exposed the basic weakness of 'Trudeauology,' writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Pipeline conflict tests Trudeau’s tenets

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 16, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—If nothing else, the current pipeline dispute pitting British Columbia against Alberta has exposed the basic weakness of “Trudeauology.” In case you’re wondering,

Pipeline conflict tests Trudeau’s tenets

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 16, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—If nothing else, the current pipeline dispute pitting British Columbia against Alberta has exposed the basic weakness of “Trudeauology.” In case you’re wondering,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with B.C. Premier John Horgan on July 25, 2107, on the Hill in Ottawa. If nothing else, the current pipeline dispute pitting British Columbia against Alberta has exposed the basic weakness of 'Trudeauology,' writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

The perils of partisan punditry

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—It seems the plague of partisan party politics (try saying that three times fast) is taking a toll on Canada’s TV punditry class.
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 9, 2018
Former NDP staffer and pundit Ian Capstick, centre, pictured in this file photo with Global National anchor Dawna Friesen and former CTV Hill reporter Roger Smith. The Hill Times file photograph

The perils of partisan punditry

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 9, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—It seems the plague of partisan party politics (try saying that three times fast) is taking a toll on Canada’s TV punditry class.

The perils of partisan punditry

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 9, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—It seems the plague of partisan party politics (try saying that three times fast) is taking a toll on Canada’s TV punditry class.
Former NDP staffer and pundit Ian Capstick, centre, pictured in this file photo with Global National anchor Dawna Friesen and former CTV Hill reporter Roger Smith. The Hill Times file photograph

Guns, culture, and politics

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—In case you haven’t noticed, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s political strategy seems to be undergoing a bit of a metamorphosis. What I mean
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 2, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured March 6, 2018, at the University of Ottawa. The debate surrounding the government's gun legislation inevitably results in a battle between urban and rural cultures, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Guns, culture, and politics

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 2, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—In case you haven’t noticed, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s political strategy seems to be undergoing a bit of a metamorphosis. What I mean

Guns, culture, and politics

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | April 2, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—In case you haven’t noticed, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s political strategy seems to be undergoing a bit of a metamorphosis. What I mean
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured March 6, 2018, at the University of Ottawa. The debate surrounding the government's gun legislation inevitably results in a battle between urban and rural cultures, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Singh’s bad first impression

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Years ago, when I was working on a Republican senatorial primary campaign, my communications team found itself dealing with a bit of a
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 26, 2018
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured in a scrum on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Singh’s bad first impression

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 26, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Years ago, when I was working on a Republican senatorial primary campaign, my communications team found itself dealing with a bit of a

Singh’s bad first impression

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 26, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Years ago, when I was working on a Republican senatorial primary campaign, my communications team found itself dealing with a bit of a
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured in a scrum on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lamenting Canada’s political jungle

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Former chief electoral officer Jean-Pierre Kingsley once told the media, “It took us 40 years of scandal (and) sweat to come to a regime
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 19, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government will soon announce tough new rules on political financing and transparency. Translation: the election gag law is going to get even gaggier, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lamenting Canada’s political jungle

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 19, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Former chief electoral officer Jean-Pierre Kingsley once told the media, “It took us 40 years of scandal (and) sweat to come to a regime

Lamenting Canada’s political jungle

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 19, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Former chief electoral officer Jean-Pierre Kingsley once told the media, “It took us 40 years of scandal (and) sweat to come to a regime
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government will soon announce tough new rules on political financing and transparency. Translation: the election gag law is going to get even gaggier, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time for Trudeau to grow up

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Famed physicist Isaac Newton once declared, “What goes up must come down.” And while Newton was referring to the natural laws of the
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 12, 2018
The bottom line is if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can learn from his mistakes, he can get stronger. What goes down can go up, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time for Trudeau to grow up

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 12, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Famed physicist Isaac Newton once declared, “What goes up must come down.” And while Newton was referring to the natural laws of the

Time for Trudeau to grow up

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 12, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Famed physicist Isaac Newton once declared, “What goes up must come down.” And while Newton was referring to the natural laws of the
The bottom line is if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can learn from his mistakes, he can get stronger. What goes down can go up, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Scheer’s bold conversion plan

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer might have a dull persona, but that hasn’t stopped him from dreaming up audacious plans. One such audacious
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 5, 2018
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer might achieve success if he adopted the less ambitious strategy of making disillusioned Liberals so disillusioned they would stay home on election day, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Scheer’s bold conversion plan

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 5, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer might have a dull persona, but that hasn’t stopped him from dreaming up audacious plans. One such audacious

Scheer’s bold conversion plan

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | March 5, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer might have a dull persona, but that hasn’t stopped him from dreaming up audacious plans. One such audacious
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer might achieve success if he adopted the less ambitious strategy of making disillusioned Liberals so disillusioned they would stay home on election day, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The unsinkable Bill Morneau

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Politically speaking, what usually makes a federal budget noteworthy is what it says about tax rates or spending priorities or fiscal policies. But
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 26, 2018
So Bill Morneau’s finance minister job is safe, at least for now, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The unsinkable Bill Morneau

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 26, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Politically speaking, what usually makes a federal budget noteworthy is what it says about tax rates or spending priorities or fiscal policies. But

The unsinkable Bill Morneau

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 26, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Politically speaking, what usually makes a federal budget noteworthy is what it says about tax rates or spending priorities or fiscal policies. But
So Bill Morneau’s finance minister job is safe, at least for now, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Playing it smart in politics

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Today’s topic is political intelligence. And let me quickly note, when I say “intelligence” I don’t mean “James Bond” spying kind of intelligence.
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 19, 2018
Jean Chrétien was a successful lawyer and one-time justice minister, but he played up his small town roots, 'le petit gars,' and, of course spoke in a blunt, direct, unadorned style. The Hill Times file photograph

Playing it smart in politics

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 19, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Today’s topic is political intelligence. And let me quickly note, when I say “intelligence” I don’t mean “James Bond” spying kind of intelligence.

Playing it smart in politics

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 19, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Today’s topic is political intelligence. And let me quickly note, when I say “intelligence” I don’t mean “James Bond” spying kind of intelligence.
Jean Chrétien was a successful lawyer and one-time justice minister, but he played up his small town roots, 'le petit gars,' and, of course spoke in a blunt, direct, unadorned style. The Hill Times file photograph

The desire for change is changing politics

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—The trendiest word in the political lexicon these days is “change.” Everywhere you look, political parties are inserting this term into their electoral
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 12, 2018
Meanwhile, here in Canada, we elected Justin Trudeau prime minister despite his lack of experience, mainly because his charismatic, rock-star persona was such a stark contrast to Stephen Harper’s unrelenting dullness. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The desire for change is changing politics

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 12, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—The trendiest word in the political lexicon these days is “change.” Everywhere you look, political parties are inserting this term into their electoral

The desire for change is changing politics

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 12, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—The trendiest word in the political lexicon these days is “change.” Everywhere you look, political parties are inserting this term into their electoral
Meanwhile, here in Canada, we elected Justin Trudeau prime minister despite his lack of experience, mainly because his charismatic, rock-star persona was such a stark contrast to Stephen Harper’s unrelenting dullness. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau’s problem on the left

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—While visiting in Davos recently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did something a little unusual. And no I don’t mean he wore “duck-themed” socks.
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 5, 2018
While visiting in Davos recently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did something a little unusual. Mr. Trudeau held a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and didn’t tell the Canadian media about it. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau’s problem on the left

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 5, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—While visiting in Davos recently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did something a little unusual. And no I don’t mean he wore “duck-themed” socks.

Trudeau’s problem on the left

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 5, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—While visiting in Davos recently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did something a little unusual. And no I don’t mean he wore “duck-themed” socks.
While visiting in Davos recently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did something a little unusual. Mr. Trudeau held a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and didn’t tell the Canadian media about it. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Playing the celebrity game in politics

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—NDP leader Jagmeet Singh recently invited reporters to witness and record his wedding proposal to Gurkiran Kaur. Sounds like a cute—even romantic—little media
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 29, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Jan. 9, 2018, answering questions during a town hall in Sackville, N.S. Photograph courtesy of PMO photographer Adam Scotti

Playing the celebrity game in politics

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 29, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—NDP leader Jagmeet Singh recently invited reporters to witness and record his wedding proposal to Gurkiran Kaur. Sounds like a cute—even romantic—little media

Playing the celebrity game in politics

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 29, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—NDP leader Jagmeet Singh recently invited reporters to witness and record his wedding proposal to Gurkiran Kaur. Sounds like a cute—even romantic—little media
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Jan. 9, 2018, answering questions during a town hall in Sackville, N.S. Photograph courtesy of PMO photographer Adam Scotti

Playing the celebrity game

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—NDP leader Jagmeet Singh recently invited reporters to witness and record his wedding proposal to Gurkiran Kaur. Sounds like a cute—even romantic—little media
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 29, 2018

Playing the celebrity game

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 29, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—NDP leader Jagmeet Singh recently invited reporters to witness and record his wedding proposal to Gurkiran Kaur. Sounds like a cute—even romantic—little media

Playing the celebrity game

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 29, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—NDP leader Jagmeet Singh recently invited reporters to witness and record his wedding proposal to Gurkiran Kaur. Sounds like a cute—even romantic—little media

Conservatives have limited strategy options

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—“They came at us, in the same old style,” is how the Duke of Wellington famously described the French tactics at the Battle
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 22, 2018
The Conservative Party usually always has a boring, bland leader—Joe Clark, Jean Charest, Stephen Harper, Andrew Scheer, pictured; it rarely offers much in the way of new or exciting ideas; and generally speaking, its main selling point to voters is that it’s a safe alternative to the Liberals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives have limited strategy options

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 22, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—“They came at us, in the same old style,” is how the Duke of Wellington famously described the French tactics at the Battle

Conservatives have limited strategy options

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 22, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—“They came at us, in the same old style,” is how the Duke of Wellington famously described the French tactics at the Battle
The Conservative Party usually always has a boring, bland leader—Joe Clark, Jean Charest, Stephen Harper, Andrew Scheer, pictured; it rarely offers much in the way of new or exciting ideas; and generally speaking, its main selling point to voters is that it’s a safe alternative to the Liberals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The politics of political messaging

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—If I were asked to give quick advice on how to create an effective political message, I’d say make it concise, make it
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 15, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has more credibility when talking about an issue like the environment than he has when talking about an issue like national security. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The politics of political messaging

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 15, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—If I were asked to give quick advice on how to create an effective political message, I’d say make it concise, make it

The politics of political messaging

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 15, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—If I were asked to give quick advice on how to create an effective political message, I’d say make it concise, make it
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has more credibility when talking about an issue like the environment than he has when talking about an issue like national security. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time waits for no political party

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—According to my calculations, Canada’s next federal election will take place in approximately 650 days. Wow, 650 days—that’s a long time, right? Well,
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 8, 2018

Time waits for no political party

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 8, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—According to my calculations, Canada’s next federal election will take place in approximately 650 days. Wow, 650 days—that’s a long time, right? Well,

Time waits for no political party

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | January 8, 2018
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—According to my calculations, Canada’s next federal election will take place in approximately 650 days. Wow, 650 days—that’s a long time, right? Well,

Trudeau’s trade policy not as altruistic as it seems

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Tis the season to be jolly, so maybe, tis also the season for jolly political analysis. With that in mind, instead of exposing
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | December 18, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in a scrum last week on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau’s trade policy not as altruistic as it seems

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | December 18, 2017
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Tis the season to be jolly, so maybe, tis also the season for jolly political analysis. With that in mind, instead of exposing

Trudeau’s trade policy not as altruistic as it seems

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | December 18, 2017
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Tis the season to be jolly, so maybe, tis also the season for jolly political analysis. With that in mind, instead of exposing
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in a scrum last week on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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