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Opinion | BY GARY MAR | July 19, 2025
Rail capacity has long been an intractable issue across Canada. In Alberta, about 55 per cent of non-pipeline exports are shipped by rail. Exporters say they face an uncompetitive rail environment and limited capacity, writes Gary Mar, president and CEO of the Canada West Foundation. Photograph courtesy of Tony Hisgett, Flickr.com
Opinion | BY GARY MAR | July 19, 2025
Opinion | BY GARY MAR | July 19, 2025
Rail capacity has long been an intractable issue across Canada. In Alberta, about 55 per cent of non-pipeline exports are shipped by rail. Exporters say they face an uncompetitive rail environment and limited capacity, writes Gary Mar, president and CEO of the Canada West Foundation. Photograph courtesy of Tony Hisgett, Flickr.com
With global instability mounting and growing threats from south of the border, the stakes for Canada’s economy and our ability to compete have never been higher. Image courtesy of Pexels/Avijit Singh
With global instability mounting and growing threats from south of the border, the stakes for Canada’s economy and our ability to compete have never been higher. Image courtesy of Pexels/Avijit Singh
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 19, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is hoping to secure a seat in the House this August, but his competition doesn’t think he should be so confident about his chances in the upcoming byelection. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 19, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 19, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is hoping to secure a seat in the House this August, but his competition doesn’t think he should be so confident about his chances in the upcoming byelection. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | July 18, 2025
The Lawn Summer Nights celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, with an event on July 9 that raised $11,619 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | July 18, 2025
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | July 18, 2025
The Lawn Summer Nights celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, with an event on July 9 that raised $11,619 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is among the cabinet members holding a presser on wildfires today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is among the cabinet members holding a presser on wildfires today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | July 17, 2025
The 2023-24 employment equity report is likely to be the last analysis occurring during a period of growth in the core public service, as the government embarks on a spending review across all departments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | July 17, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | July 17, 2025
The 2023-24 employment equity report is likely to be the last analysis occurring during a period of growth in the core public service, as the government embarks on a spending review across all departments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
A new report from Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux reports the number of full-time public servants has ballooned from 335,000 in In 2006-07 to 445,000 in 2024-25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
A new report from Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux reports the number of full-time public servants has ballooned from 335,000 in In 2006-07 to 445,000 in 2024-25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | July 17, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | July 17, 2025
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | July 17, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | July 17, 2025
If economies of scale allow large airlines to operate more efficiently than small ones, airline passengers may well be better off when two airlines merge, writes Matthew Lau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | July 17, 2025
Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | July 17, 2025
If economies of scale allow large airlines to operate more efficiently than small ones, airline passengers may well be better off when two airlines merge, writes Matthew Lau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CéLINE DELACROIX | July 16, 2025
Contrary to the assumptions of traditional economic models, living standards can continue to rise even as the population gradually declines, writes Céline Delacroix. Pexels photograph by Matilda Wormwood
Opinion | BY CéLINE DELACROIX | July 16, 2025
Opinion | BY CéLINE DELACROIX | July 16, 2025
Contrary to the assumptions of traditional economic models, living standards can continue to rise even as the population gradually declines, writes Céline Delacroix. Pexels photograph by Matilda Wormwood
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has seven confirmed staffers officially working in her office as of mid-July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has seven confirmed staffers officially working in her office as of mid-July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | July 16, 2025
Bob Rae is Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | July 16, 2025
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | July 16, 2025
Bob Rae is Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
Independent Senator Hassan Yussuff is a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney's 19-member Council on Canada-U.S. Relations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
Independent Senator Hassan Yussuff is a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney's 19-member Council on Canada-U.S. Relations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney has championed increased trade and defence links to Europe as part of diversification efforts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney has championed increased trade and defence links to Europe as part of diversification efforts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
Norbert Lammert was president of Germany's Bundestag from 2005 to 2017. He now serves as chair of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
Norbert Lammert was president of Germany's Bundestag from 2005 to 2017. He now serves as chair of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | July 16, 2025
Mark Carney
It makes sense for Prime Minister Mark Carney to give on some smaller issues, and to promise other things that won't be delivered until after U.S. President Donald Trump's term has ended, writes Ronald Heale. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | July 16, 2025
Opinion | July 16, 2025
Mark Carney
It makes sense for Prime Minister Mark Carney to give on some smaller issues, and to promise other things that won't be delivered until after U.S. President Donald Trump's term has ended, writes Ronald Heale. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | July 16, 2025
Opinion | July 16, 2025
Opinion | July 16, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the provincial and territorial premiers to discuss the nation's response to the latest tariff action from U.S. President Donald Trump in Huntsville, Ont., on July 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the provincial and territorial premiers to discuss the nation's response to the latest tariff action from U.S. President Donald Trump in Huntsville, Ont., on July 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Assembly of First Nations Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold a press conference in Ottawa ahead of her meeting with the prime minister tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Assembly of First Nations Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold a press conference in Ottawa ahead of her meeting with the prime minister tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | July 16, 2025
The political honeymoon Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has enjoyed since the election may have left them unprepared for the strength of the opposition they now face, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | July 16, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | July 16, 2025
The political honeymoon Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has enjoyed since the election may have left them unprepared for the strength of the opposition they now face, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
Five cranes currently surround Centre Block. Three sit inside the Parliament Welcome Centre pit to facilitate construction of the new underground complex, with two flanking Centre Block's east and west ends to haul material in and out of its internal courtyards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
Five cranes currently surround Centre Block. Three sit inside the Parliament Welcome Centre pit to facilitate construction of the new underground complex, with two flanking Centre Block's east and west ends to haul material in and out of its internal courtyards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his cabinet today to discuss the latest, looming deadline for U.S.-Canada trade talks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his cabinet today to discuss the latest, looming deadline for U.S.-Canada trade talks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 14, 2025
Solar panels
Volume production and technical innovations have brought the price of solar panels down so low that China is exporting them in huge quantities even to developing countries, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 14, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 14, 2025
Solar panels
Volume production and technical innovations have brought the price of solar panels down so low that China is exporting them in huge quantities even to developing countries, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 14, 2025
David McGuinty
Defence Minister David McGuinty said he would 'look into' the terms of the contract before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal called for the government to put a hold on the procurement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 14, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 14, 2025
David McGuinty
Defence Minister David McGuinty said he would 'look into' the terms of the contract before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal called for the government to put a hold on the procurement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 14, 2025
The self-proclaimed ‘Blue Hackle Mafia’ Facebook group posted images of male soldiers in uniform exposing their genitals, others posing naked with Canadian Forces weapons, or simulating sexual acts with each other in uniform. Photograph courtesy of Facebook first published by The Ottawa Citizen
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 14, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 14, 2025
The self-proclaimed ‘Blue Hackle Mafia’ Facebook group posted images of male soldiers in uniform exposing their genitals, others posing naked with Canadian Forces weapons, or simulating sexual acts with each other in uniform. Photograph courtesy of Facebook first published by The Ottawa Citizen
Opinion | BY STEPHEN WILTON | July 14, 2025
Tim Hodgson
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson and the government should reconsider the decision and require a comprehensive environmental assessment of the Vista coal mine expansion, writes Stephen Wilton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY STEPHEN WILTON | July 14, 2025
Opinion | BY STEPHEN WILTON | July 14, 2025
Tim Hodgson
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson and the government should reconsider the decision and require a comprehensive environmental assessment of the Vista coal mine expansion, writes Stephen Wilton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Image courtesy of Pexels.com
Image courtesy of Pexels.com
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will deliver the keynote speech at the day-on 2024 National Security Conference, hosted by the Policy Insights Forum, on Monday 3 at 9 a.m. at the Rideau Club. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will deliver the keynote speech at the day-on 2024 National Security Conference, hosted by the Policy Insights Forum, on Monday 3 at 9 a.m. at the Rideau Club. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CAROLINE HACHEM-VERMETTE | May 31, 2024
Incorporating economic incentives such as tax credits, rebates, and grants into governmental regulations is vital to support the solar industry, writes Caroline Hachem-Vermette. Photograph courtesy of Pxhere.com, distributed under a CC0 1.0 DEED license
Opinion | BY CAROLINE HACHEM-VERMETTE | May 31, 2024
Opinion | BY CAROLINE HACHEM-VERMETTE | May 31, 2024
Incorporating economic incentives such as tax credits, rebates, and grants into governmental regulations is vital to support the solar industry, writes Caroline Hachem-Vermette. Photograph courtesy of Pxhere.com, distributed under a CC0 1.0 DEED license
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 31, 2024
Parts of the Arctic are warming four times faster than the rest of the planet, but we could stop the melting if we stopped our emissions, writes Gwynne Dyer.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 31, 2024
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 31, 2024
Parts of the Arctic are warming four times faster than the rest of the planet, but we could stop the melting if we stopped our emissions, writes Gwynne Dyer.
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 31, 2024
On May 21, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said her government would introduce the legislation to make changes to the capital gains tax 'certainly before the House rises.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 31, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 31, 2024
On May 21, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said her government would introduce the legislation to make changes to the capital gains tax 'certainly before the House rises.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former U.S. president, presumptive Republican presidential nominee, and convicted felon Donald Trump. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Former U.S. president, presumptive Republican presidential nominee, and convicted felon Donald Trump. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY DANA MCCAULEY | May 30, 2024
Food price inflation continues climbing at an unsustainable rate, and groceries are again gobbling up more and more of our budgets—reversing a century-long trend towards affordability and improved food security, writes Dana McCauley. Photograph courtesy of PxHere, distributed under a CC0 1.0 DEED license
Opinion | BY DANA MCCAULEY | May 30, 2024
Opinion | BY DANA MCCAULEY | May 30, 2024
Food price inflation continues climbing at an unsustainable rate, and groceries are again gobbling up more and more of our budgets—reversing a century-long trend towards affordability and improved food security, writes Dana McCauley. Photograph courtesy of PxHere, distributed under a CC0 1.0 DEED license
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 30, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a Liberal caucus meeting on the Hill on April 17, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 30, 2024
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 30, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a Liberal caucus meeting on the Hill on April 17, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RALPH HEINTZMAN | May 30, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, proposes to use the notwithstanding clause to flex populist muscle and be ‘tough on crime,’ writes Ralph Heintzman. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that would override ‘the fundamental rights and freedoms and protections of Canadians.’ The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RALPH HEINTZMAN | May 30, 2024
Opinion | BY RALPH HEINTZMAN | May 30, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, proposes to use the notwithstanding clause to flex populist muscle and be ‘tough on crime,’ writes Ralph Heintzman. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that would override ‘the fundamental rights and freedoms and protections of Canadians.’ The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 30, 2024
Ottawa Riverkeeper and CEO Laura Reinsborough, centre, and Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada, present Jill Heinerth, a polar explorer and underwater cave diver, with her 2024 honorary Riverkeeper paddle at the 11th annual Ottawa Riverkeeper gala at the National Capital Commission's Ottawa River House in Rockcliffe Park on May 29. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 30, 2024
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 30, 2024
Ottawa Riverkeeper and CEO Laura Reinsborough, centre, and Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada, present Jill Heinerth, a polar explorer and underwater cave diver, with her 2024 honorary Riverkeeper paddle at the 11th annual Ottawa Riverkeeper gala at the National Capital Commission's Ottawa River House in Rockcliffe Park on May 29. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 30, 2024
Black Entrepreneurs and Businesses of Canada Society's Jackee Kasandy says the government is 'doing its best' to assist Black businesses access federal procurement opportunities, but urged Ottawa to take a more proactive stance. Photography courtesy BEBC
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 30, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 30, 2024
Black Entrepreneurs and Businesses of Canada Society's Jackee Kasandy says the government is 'doing its best' to assist Black businesses access federal procurement opportunities, but urged Ottawa to take a more proactive stance. Photography courtesy BEBC
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | May 30, 2024
The Lindo family: Tamarli, left, Temeah, Tameliah, George, Gillandre, and Tamarri. Photograph courtesy of George Lindo
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | May 30, 2024
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | May 30, 2024
The Lindo family: Tamarli, left, Temeah, Tameliah, George, Gillandre, and Tamarri. Photograph courtesy of George Lindo
Opinion | BY XIAODONG LIANG | May 30, 2024
Several renewable energy projects in Canada's northern communities have been successful, such as a microgrid with solar photovoltaic panels supplying 20 per cent of the community’s electricity demand, writes Xiaodong Liang. Photograph courtesy of Pexels.com
Opinion | BY XIAODONG LIANG | May 30, 2024
Opinion | BY XIAODONG LIANG | May 30, 2024
Several renewable energy projects in Canada's northern communities have been successful, such as a microgrid with solar photovoltaic panels supplying 20 per cent of the community’s electricity demand, writes Xiaodong Liang. Photograph courtesy of Pexels.com
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 30, 2024
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez, left, and Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos both have new press secretaries on board. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 30, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 30, 2024
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez, left, and Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos both have new press secretaries on board. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Northern Affairs and PrairiesCan Minister Dan Vandal will speak at a summit on the Indigenous economy in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Northern Affairs and PrairiesCan Minister Dan Vandal will speak at a summit on the Indigenous economy in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 29, 2024
Treasury Board President Anita Anand
Treasury Board President Anita Anand tabled the government's latest spending estimates in Parliament on May 23. The $12.7-billion in new spending includes $1.9-billion that will go towards servicing the public debt. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 29, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 29, 2024
Treasury Board President Anita Anand
Treasury Board President Anita Anand tabled the government's latest spending estimates in Parliament on May 23. The $12.7-billion in new spending includes $1.9-billion that will go towards servicing the public debt. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDY HIRA | May 29, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, a framework intended to help address climate change and grow the clean economy, in 2016. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDY HIRA | May 29, 2024
Opinion | BY ANDY HIRA | May 29, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, a framework intended to help address climate change and grow the clean economy, in 2016. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 29, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has enshrined a net-zero goal by 2050 into law, but the data suggests that won’t be met, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 29, 2024
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 29, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has enshrined a net-zero goal by 2050 into law, but the data suggests that won’t be met, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 29, 2024
Liberal MP Vance Badawey, left, Marie-France MacKinnon, executive director of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, and Conservative MP Blaine Calkins at the NMMA's reception on May 28. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 29, 2024
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 29, 2024
Liberal MP Vance Badawey, left, Marie-France MacKinnon, executive director of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, and Conservative MP Blaine Calkins at the NMMA's reception on May 28. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 29, 2024
Right now the opinion polls predict a catastrophic defeat on July 4 for Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party. The party’s real task in the near term is mere survival, writes Gwynne Dyer. U.K. PMO photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 29, 2024
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 29, 2024
Right now the opinion polls predict a catastrophic defeat on July 4 for Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party. The party’s real task in the near term is mere survival, writes Gwynne Dyer. U.K. PMO photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons