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Les Whittington

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 17, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is dealing with a Rubik’s cube of provincial, financial, environmental, political, labour force, and Indigenous issues, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 17, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 17, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is dealing with a Rubik’s cube of provincial, financial, environmental, political, labour force, and Indigenous issues, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 10, 2025
Donald Trump
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Prime Minister Mark Carney participate in the FIFA World Cup drawing in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 10, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 10, 2025
Donald Trump
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Prime Minister Mark Carney participate in the FIFA World Cup drawing in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 3, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to lessen the binary choices on the environment and conventional energy development, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 3, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 3, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to lessen the binary choices on the environment and conventional energy development, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 26, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has been going ahead with what has to be called a top-to-bottom renovation of Canada’s economic posture and place in the world, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 26, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 26, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has been going ahead with what has to be called a top-to-bottom renovation of Canada’s economic posture and place in the world, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 19, 2025
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump recently broke with his usual patter by admitting tariffs may ‘in some cases’ drive up consumer prices, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 19, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 19, 2025
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump recently broke with his usual patter by admitting tariffs may ‘in some cases’ drive up consumer prices, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 12, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
If the turmoil in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has reached the point where MPs who might be considering defecting are getting threats to destroy their futures, as has been widely reported, it’s obvious that the leader is in serious trouble, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 12, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 12, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
If the turmoil in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has reached the point where MPs who might be considering defecting are getting threats to destroy their futures, as has been widely reported, it’s obvious that the leader is in serious trouble, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 4, 2025
The budget presented by Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne embodies a business-focused, expansionist strategy, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 4, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 4, 2025
The budget presented by Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne embodies a business-focused, expansionist strategy, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 29, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is well aware that in today’s social media-driven political ecosphere, outrage sells, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 29, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 29, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is well aware that in today’s social media-driven political ecosphere, outrage sells, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 22, 2025
Mark Carney
In his first budget, Prime Minister Mark Carney has on his shoulders a collective task that surpasses the long-term challenges undertaken by a single prime minister in decades, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 22, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 22, 2025
Mark Carney
In his first budget, Prime Minister Mark Carney has on his shoulders a collective task that surpasses the long-term challenges undertaken by a single prime minister in decades, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 15, 2025
As finance ministers, the likes of John Crosbie, left, Allan MacEachen, Jim Flaherty, and Chrystia Freeland all had to plant their respective governments’ flagpoles. Photographs courtesy of Library and Archives Canada and The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 15, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 15, 2025
As finance ministers, the likes of John Crosbie, left, Allan MacEachen, Jim Flaherty, and Chrystia Freeland all had to plant their respective governments’ flagpoles. Photographs courtesy of Library and Archives Canada and The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 8, 2025
Danielle Smith
Asking the Liberals to scrap one of their signature environmental policies is just a political stunt, but Alberta Premier Danielle Smith seems to see her move as a win-win, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 8, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 8, 2025
Danielle Smith
Asking the Liberals to scrap one of their signature environmental policies is just a political stunt, but Alberta Premier Danielle Smith seems to see her move as a win-win, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 1, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the UN General Assembly on Sept. 24. Photograph courtesy of the Office of the President of Ukraine
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 1, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 1, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the UN General Assembly on Sept. 24. Photograph courtesy of the Office of the President of Ukraine
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 24, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces a leadership review this winter, so we shouldn't assume he'll suddenly begin prioritizing moderate, incremental, and fact-based politics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 24, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 24, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces a leadership review this winter, so we shouldn't assume he'll suddenly begin prioritizing moderate, incremental, and fact-based politics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 17, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a housing announcement in Nepean, Ont., on Sept. 14. Carney has set out a roadmap for the biggest upheaval in this country’s economic life in many decades, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 17, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 17, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a housing announcement in Nepean, Ont., on Sept. 14. Carney has set out a roadmap for the biggest upheaval in this country’s economic life in many decades, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 10, 2025
Ken Dryden
As minister of social development, Ken Dryden laid the groundwork for the Liberals’ early learning and childcare plan, which was the most important Canadian social program since medicare, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 10, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 10, 2025
Ken Dryden
As minister of social development, Ken Dryden laid the groundwork for the Liberals’ early learning and childcare plan, which was the most important Canadian social program since medicare, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 3, 2025
It’s clear that U.S. President Donald Trump, right, has decided that it’s up to somebody else to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin’s obsession with wiping out Ukraine and other in eastern Europe, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 3, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 3, 2025
It’s clear that U.S. President Donald Trump, right, has decided that it’s up to somebody else to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin’s obsession with wiping out Ukraine and other in eastern Europe, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 30, 2025
Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The horrors being visited on the people of Gaza are one of the most grievous of the many atrocities consistent with a world increasingly steered by rights-ignoring leaders, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 30, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 30, 2025
Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The horrors being visited on the people of Gaza are one of the most grievous of the many atrocities consistent with a world increasingly steered by rights-ignoring leaders, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 23, 2025
Mark Carney
Unsurprisingly, with Ottawa’s negotiations with the U.S. taking place behind closed doors, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers aren’t saying a lot about CUSMA’s status, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 23, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 23, 2025
Mark Carney
Unsurprisingly, with Ottawa’s negotiations with the U.S. taking place behind closed doors, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers aren’t saying a lot about CUSMA’s status, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 16, 2025
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump appears to have finally changed his tune on the Russians because Russian President Vladimir Putin has run circles around the self-appointed great dealmaker, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 16, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 16, 2025
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump appears to have finally changed his tune on the Russians because Russian President Vladimir Putin has run circles around the self-appointed great dealmaker, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The reordering of Canadian export options is taking place in a world of increasing anti-globalization, splintering trade frameworks, and deteriorating supply chains, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The reordering of Canadian export options is taking place in a world of increasing anti-globalization, splintering trade frameworks, and deteriorating supply chains, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 2, 2025
Alex Benay, the associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada in whose lap this mess has landed, estimated on June 23 that the cost of fixing and replacing Phoenix would be $5.1-billion, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 2, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 2, 2025
Alex Benay, the associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada in whose lap this mess has landed, estimated on June 23 that the cost of fixing and replacing Phoenix would be $5.1-billion, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
It remains to be seen whether Prime Minister Mark Carney's government can make all this work in a timeframe that complies with his refreshing, unconventional campaign to rapidly bring the country together to start building a stronger, more independent economy, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 25, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
It remains to be seen whether Prime Minister Mark Carney's government can make all this work in a timeframe that complies with his refreshing, unconventional campaign to rapidly bring the country together to start building a stronger, more independent economy, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 18, 2025
Only five months into his new term, U.S. President Donald Trump has indeed moved quite a ways down the road to his own version of one-man rule, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 18, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 18, 2025
Only five months into his new term, U.S. President Donald Trump has indeed moved quite a ways down the road to his own version of one-man rule, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 11, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith would have been in her late teens when the Exxon Valdez forever changed the public attitude on pipelines on B.C.’s northern coast, so maybe she didn’t pay much attention, writes Les Whittington. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Jim Brickett
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 11, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 11, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith would have been in her late teens when the Exxon Valdez forever changed the public attitude on pipelines on B.C.’s northern coast, so maybe she didn’t pay much attention, writes Les Whittington. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Jim Brickett
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 4, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
One might indeed be forgiven for thinking Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is a bit focused on the rear-view mirror, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 4, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 4, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
One might indeed be forgiven for thinking Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is a bit focused on the rear-view mirror, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 28, 2025
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump’s last trip to Canada was for the G7 Leaders’ Summit in 2018. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 28, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 28, 2025
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump’s last trip to Canada was for the G7 Leaders’ Summit in 2018. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 21, 2025
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump seems to be entering into a more difficult phase in his unorthodox economic project, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 21, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 21, 2025
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump seems to be entering into a more difficult phase in his unorthodox economic project, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 14, 2016
Finance Minister Bill Morneau will be responsible for overseeing a Canadian economy subject in part to the whims of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump next year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 14, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 14, 2016
Finance Minister Bill Morneau will be responsible for overseeing a Canadian economy subject in part to the whims of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump next year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 7, 2016
Though he helped to steady a slumping American economy, Barack Obama's accomplishments have been meagre, argues Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 7, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | December 7, 2016
Though he helped to steady a slumping American economy, Barack Obama's accomplishments have been meagre, argues Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 30, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stands alongside Cuban President Raul Castro during Mr. Trudeau's visit to Cuba earlier this month. Raul Castro took the helm of Cuba's government 10 years after his brother, Fidel, was sidelined by health problems. Photograph courtesy of the PMO
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 30, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 30, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stands alongside Cuban President Raul Castro during Mr. Trudeau's visit to Cuba earlier this month. Raul Castro took the helm of Cuba's government 10 years after his brother, Fidel, was sidelined by health problems. Photograph courtesy of the PMO
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 23, 2016
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg initially said it was 'crazy' to think the site had influenced the election but, facing growing outrage, he is now saying Facebook will make an effort to curb fake news. Photograph courtesy of Alessio Jacona
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 23, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 23, 2016
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg initially said it was 'crazy' to think the site had influenced the election but, facing growing outrage, he is now saying Facebook will make an effort to curb fake news. Photograph courtesy of Alessio Jacona
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 16, 2016
Donald Trump whipped his rural backers into a frenzy of hatred and desire for change at any cost, argues Les Whittington. Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 16, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 16, 2016
Donald Trump whipped his rural backers into a frenzy of hatred and desire for change at any cost, argues Les Whittington. Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 9, 2016
Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland's portfolio relates to corporate social responsibility for the mining sector. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 9, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 9, 2016
Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland's portfolio relates to corporate social responsibility for the mining sector. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 2, 2016
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured earlier this year, said Tuesday Ottawa will run a $25.1-billion deficit in the current fiscal year, and that’s after using up the $6-billion set aside as a contingency fund in the March budget. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 2, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 2, 2016
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured earlier this year, said Tuesday Ottawa will run a $25.1-billion deficit in the current fiscal year, and that’s after using up the $6-billion set aside as a contingency fund in the March budget. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 26, 2016
Then-prime minister Stephen Harper and European Commission president José Manuel Barroso shake hands in Brussels after announcing an ‘agreement in principle’ on CETA, Oct. 18, 2013. The deal has yet to be ratified. PMO photograph by Jason Ransom
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 26, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 26, 2016
Then-prime minister Stephen Harper and European Commission president José Manuel Barroso shake hands in Brussels after announcing an ‘agreement in principle’ on CETA, Oct. 18, 2013. The deal has yet to be ratified. PMO photograph by Jason Ransom
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 19, 2016
Donald Trump has debased and undermined the U.S. electoral process in his unprecedented run for office, says Les Whittington. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 19, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 19, 2016
Donald Trump has debased and undermined the U.S. electoral process in his unprecedented run for office, says Les Whittington. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 12, 2016
Despite some foul-ups in recent months and what some see as a tendency to rag the puck with too many public consultations, Justin Trudeau's government is showing it can pick out must-do items and forge ahead, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 12, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 12, 2016
Despite some foul-ups in recent months and what some see as a tendency to rag the puck with too many public consultations, Justin Trudeau's government is showing it can pick out must-do items and forge ahead, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 5, 2016
With Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard, pictured, throwing up roadblocks for the proposed Energy East pipeline, the most likely project in the works is Kinder Morgan’s plan to twin the existing Trans Mountain conduit through B.C., writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 5, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 5, 2016
With Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard, pictured, throwing up roadblocks for the proposed Energy East pipeline, the most likely project in the works is Kinder Morgan’s plan to twin the existing Trans Mountain conduit through B.C., writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 28, 2016
Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion's mandate letter from the PM stresses the need for openness. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 28, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 28, 2016
Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion's mandate letter from the PM stresses the need for openness. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 21, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at a Private Sector Forum during a UN meeting on migrants and refugees on Sept. 19 at the UN headquarters in New York. UN photograph by Rick Bajornas
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 21, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 21, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at a Private Sector Forum during a UN meeting on migrants and refugees on Sept. 19 at the UN headquarters in New York. UN photograph by Rick Bajornas
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 14, 2016
Donald Trump speaking with supporters at a campaign rally at Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 14, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 14, 2016
Donald Trump speaking with supporters at a campaign rally at Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 7, 2016
U.S. President Barack Obama has moved towards reconciliation with Cuba, despite opposition from many in the Republican-controlled Congress The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 7, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 7, 2016
U.S. President Barack Obama has moved towards reconciliation with Cuba, despite opposition from many in the Republican-controlled Congress The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 31, 2016
You could say Stephen Harper's exit approach was a final insult to Parliament, an institution whose democratic norms and practices were regularly undermined by his PMO, argues Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 31, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 31, 2016
You could say Stephen Harper's exit approach was a final insult to Parliament, an institution whose democratic norms and practices were regularly undermined by his PMO, argues Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 24, 2016
Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie, left, embraces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before last Saturday night’s concert in Kingston, Ont., broadcast live on CBC to 11.7 million viewers. The show closed the Hip’s Man Machine Poem tour, possibly its last given Mr. Downie’s terminal cancer diagnosis. The Tragically Hip photograph by David Bastedo
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 24, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 24, 2016
Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie, left, embraces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before last Saturday night’s concert in Kingston, Ont., broadcast live on CBC to 11.7 million viewers. The show closed the Hip’s Man Machine Poem tour, possibly its last given Mr. Downie’s terminal cancer diagnosis. The Tragically Hip photograph by David Bastedo
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 17, 2016
Declared Conservative leadership candidates, clockwise from top left: Kellie Leitch, Deepak Obhrai, Tony Clement, Brad Trost, Maxime Bernier, and Michael Chong. Hill Times and ITK photographs by Jake Wright, Andrew Meade, Cynthia Münster
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 17, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 17, 2016
Declared Conservative leadership candidates, clockwise from top left: Kellie Leitch, Deepak Obhrai, Tony Clement, Brad Trost, Maxime Bernier, and Michael Chong. Hill Times and ITK photographs by Jake Wright, Andrew Meade, Cynthia Münster
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 10, 2016
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured speaking to reporters outside the House of Commons in June, needs to come to grips with the fact that this is not just a bad period in an otherwise sound situation. Canadians are facing a whole new economic reality where many of the old variables no longer apply, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 10, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 10, 2016
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured speaking to reporters outside the House of Commons in June, needs to come to grips with the fact that this is not just a bad period in an otherwise sound situation. Canadians are facing a whole new economic reality where many of the old variables no longer apply, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 3, 2016
Brazil's suspended president, Dilma Rousseff, pictured in 2015, is facing impeachment shortly after the Olympics end. Jonas Pereira photograph courtesy of Agência Senado
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 3, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 3, 2016
Brazil's suspended president, Dilma Rousseff, pictured in 2015, is facing impeachment shortly after the Olympics end. Jonas Pereira photograph courtesy of Agência Senado