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‘Difficult, but constructive talks’ ahead: Carney announces plans for White House trip in first post-election press conference 

  • On May 2, Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to Canadian reporters for the first time since the election, announcing his first in-person meeting with
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at his first post-election press conference, where he repeated campaign promises to build the economy, and urged unity in the face of annexation threats and an ongoing trade war with the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Difficult, but constructive talks’ ahead: Carney announces plans for White House trip in first post-election press conference 

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 2, 2025
  • On May 2, Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to Canadian reporters for the first time since the election, announcing his first in-person meeting with

‘Difficult, but constructive talks’ ahead: Carney announces plans for White House trip in first post-election press conference 

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 2, 2025
  • On May 2, Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to Canadian reporters for the first time since the election, announcing his first in-person meeting with
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at his first post-election press conference, where he repeated campaign promises to build the economy, and urged unity in the face of annexation threats and an ongoing trade war with the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time for NDP ‘soul searching’ and ‘reconnecting’ with workers, say labour leaders after electoral collapse

  • ‘Historically, when the NDP is weak, the Liberals tend to try to appeal to the more conservative side of their base,’ says Teamsters’ Mariam
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 2, 2025
The NDP caucus is less than one-third of their number last Parliament, with only seven MPs returning: Gord Johns, clockwise top left, Heather McPherson, Lori Idlout, Jenny Kwan, Leah Gazan, Don Davies, and Alexandre Boulerice. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Time for NDP ‘soul searching’ and ‘reconnecting’ with workers, say labour leaders after electoral collapse

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 2, 2025
  • ‘Historically, when the NDP is weak, the Liberals tend to try to appeal to the more conservative side of their base,’ says Teamsters’ Mariam

Time for NDP ‘soul searching’ and ‘reconnecting’ with workers, say labour leaders after electoral collapse

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 2, 2025
  • ‘Historically, when the NDP is weak, the Liberals tend to try to appeal to the more conservative side of their base,’ says Teamsters’ Mariam
The NDP caucus is less than one-third of their number last Parliament, with only seven MPs returning: Gord Johns, clockwise top left, Heather McPherson, Lori Idlout, Jenny Kwan, Leah Gazan, Don Davies, and Alexandre Boulerice. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Guarding against disinformation requires good journalists, and sometimes a good lawyer

  • World Press Freedom Canada’s annual awards luncheon celebrated the best of Canada’s investigative, local, and student journalists on May 1 at the National Arts
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 2, 2025
Veteran journalist Kevin Newman, left, The Hill Times' Leslie Dickson, and Pendulum Group's Heather Bakken at World Press Freedom Canada's awards luncheon on May 1 at the National Arts Centre. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Guarding against disinformation requires good journalists, and sometimes a good lawyer

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 2, 2025
  • World Press Freedom Canada’s annual awards luncheon celebrated the best of Canada’s investigative, local, and student journalists on May 1 at the National Arts

Guarding against disinformation requires good journalists, and sometimes a good lawyer

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 2, 2025
  • World Press Freedom Canada’s annual awards luncheon celebrated the best of Canada’s investigative, local, and student journalists on May 1 at the National Arts
Veteran journalist Kevin Newman, left, The Hill Times' Leslie Dickson, and Pendulum Group's Heather Bakken at World Press Freedom Canada's awards luncheon on May 1 at the National Arts Centre. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Mark Carney: a leader for turbulent times

  • The new Liberal government must now move swiftly and decisively
Opinion | BY SERGIO MARCHI | May 1, 2025
In the end, a majority of Canadians were attracted to Mark Carney, determining that he possessed the economic experience and credentials required to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Mark Carney: a leader for turbulent times

Opinion | BY SERGIO MARCHI | May 1, 2025
  • The new Liberal government must now move swiftly and decisively

Mark Carney: a leader for turbulent times

Opinion | BY SERGIO MARCHI | May 1, 2025
  • The new Liberal government must now move swiftly and decisively
In the end, a majority of Canadians were attracted to Mark Carney, determining that he possessed the economic experience and credentials required to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bruce Fanjoy, the man who broke Poilievre’s spell on Carleton, Ont., says he won by door knocking and listening

  • Rookie Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy says he decided to run against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre 'because someone needed to.' He also had the help
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 1, 2025
Newly elected Liberal MP for Carleton Bruce Fanjoy says he doesn't consider himself 'special,' but said his win was partly the product of listening to constituents, and said the election in Carleton was a 'referendum' on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre who was defeated after 21 years in the riding. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Bruce Fanjoy, the man who broke Poilievre’s spell on Carleton, Ont., says he won by door knocking and listening

News | BY IREM KOCA | May 1, 2025
  • Rookie Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy says he decided to run against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre 'because someone needed to.' He also had the help

Bruce Fanjoy, the man who broke Poilievre’s spell on Carleton, Ont., says he won by door knocking and listening

News | BY IREM KOCA | May 1, 2025
  • Rookie Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy says he decided to run against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre 'because someone needed to.' He also had the help
Newly elected Liberal MP for Carleton Bruce Fanjoy says he doesn't consider himself 'special,' but said his win was partly the product of listening to constituents, and said the election in Carleton was a 'referendum' on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre who was defeated after 21 years in the riding. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Carney’s first test isn’t Trump, it’s his cabinet

  • Power isn’t only about winning elections. It’s also about building a cabinet that can turn political ambition into actual results.
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 1, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to supporters at the TD Centre in Ottawa on April 29, 2025, after winning the election. If his cabinet can’t deliver, nothing else will, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s first test isn’t Trump, it’s his cabinet

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 1, 2025
  • Power isn’t only about winning elections. It’s also about building a cabinet that can turn political ambition into actual results.

Carney’s first test isn’t Trump, it’s his cabinet

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 1, 2025
  • Power isn’t only about winning elections. It’s also about building a cabinet that can turn political ambition into actual results.
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to supporters at the TD Centre in Ottawa on April 29, 2025, after winning the election. If his cabinet can’t deliver, nothing else will, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Never say never’: NDP MPs Kwan and McPherson won’t rule out leadership bids, but say that’s not the focus right now

  • With the fewest seats ever won, the NDP is destined for a leadership race—something some political players say presents a chance for the party
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 30, 2025
NDP MPs Jenny Kwan, left, and Heather McPherson will be returning to Parliament alongside five others in the shrunken New Democrat caucus. Kwan says the party will continue to fight for Canadians in Parliament 'no matter our number.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘Never say never’: NDP MPs Kwan and McPherson won’t rule out leadership bids, but say that’s not the focus right now

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 30, 2025
  • With the fewest seats ever won, the NDP is destined for a leadership race—something some political players say presents a chance for the party

‘Never say never’: NDP MPs Kwan and McPherson won’t rule out leadership bids, but say that’s not the focus right now

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 30, 2025
  • With the fewest seats ever won, the NDP is destined for a leadership race—something some political players say presents a chance for the party
NDP MPs Jenny Kwan, left, and Heather McPherson will be returning to Parliament alongside five others in the shrunken New Democrat caucus. Kwan says the party will continue to fight for Canadians in Parliament 'no matter our number.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Canada’s electoral system keeps sabotaging climate progress

  • We can no longer ignore the direct link between how we vote and our ability to address the climate crisis. Canada urgently needs electoral
Opinion | BY SUZANNE APELIAN, EMERSON HOWITT | April 30, 2025
Pedestrians cross O'Connor Street in downtown Ottawa. Canada faces an existential threat from the climate crisis, yet our electoral system continues to undermine effective climate action, argue Suzanne Apelian and Emerson Howitt. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s electoral system keeps sabotaging climate progress

Opinion | BY SUZANNE APELIAN, EMERSON HOWITT | April 30, 2025
  • We can no longer ignore the direct link between how we vote and our ability to address the climate crisis. Canada urgently needs electoral

Canada’s electoral system keeps sabotaging climate progress

Opinion | BY SUZANNE APELIAN, EMERSON HOWITT | April 30, 2025
  • We can no longer ignore the direct link between how we vote and our ability to address the climate crisis. Canada urgently needs electoral
Pedestrians cross O'Connor Street in downtown Ottawa. Canada faces an existential threat from the climate crisis, yet our electoral system continues to undermine effective climate action, argue Suzanne Apelian and Emerson Howitt. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada must lead global debt cancellation, like it did 25 years ago

  • As Canada considers its place in an increasingly volatile global order, Canadians want to see their country emerge as a voice of solidarity. It
Opinion | BY BETH LORIMER, DEAN DETTLOFF | April 30, 2025
As the late Pope Francis said regarding debt cancellation in this Jubilee year, 'more than a question of generosity, this is a matter of justice,' write Dean Dettloff and Beth Lorimer. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Catholic Church in England and Wales

Canada must lead global debt cancellation, like it did 25 years ago

Opinion | BY BETH LORIMER, DEAN DETTLOFF | April 30, 2025
  • As Canada considers its place in an increasingly volatile global order, Canadians want to see their country emerge as a voice of solidarity. It

Canada must lead global debt cancellation, like it did 25 years ago

Opinion | BY BETH LORIMER, DEAN DETTLOFF | April 30, 2025
  • As Canada considers its place in an increasingly volatile global order, Canadians want to see their country emerge as a voice of solidarity. It
As the late Pope Francis said regarding debt cancellation in this Jubilee year, 'more than a question of generosity, this is a matter of justice,' write Dean Dettloff and Beth Lorimer. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Catholic Church in England and Wales

Trump, tariffs, and the economy ‘crushed’ other election issues that can’t be ignored by the government, say politicos

  • The environment, climate change, public transit, Indigenous reconciliation, and Big Tech took a back seat during the campaign, but governing will mandate their attention,
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump's views on Canada crushed any attempt by Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to steer the election away from anything not focused on Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and Pixabay, and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Trump, tariffs, and the economy ‘crushed’ other election issues that can’t be ignored by the government, say politicos

News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
  • The environment, climate change, public transit, Indigenous reconciliation, and Big Tech took a back seat during the campaign, but governing will mandate their attention,

Trump, tariffs, and the economy ‘crushed’ other election issues that can’t be ignored by the government, say politicos

News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
  • The environment, climate change, public transit, Indigenous reconciliation, and Big Tech took a back seat during the campaign, but governing will mandate their attention,
U.S. President Donald Trump's views on Canada crushed any attempt by Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to steer the election away from anything not focused on Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and Pixabay, and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Conservatives spent campaign ‘fending off attacks on all sides’ as Liberals, third parties dominated Meta election ads, says expert

  • The five main parties spent more than $5.5-million on Facebook and Instagram ads in the first 30 days of the election campaign, with the
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier are projected to spend nearly $8-million collectively on Meta ads alone this election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Conservatives spent campaign ‘fending off attacks on all sides’ as Liberals, third parties dominated Meta election ads, says expert

News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
  • The five main parties spent more than $5.5-million on Facebook and Instagram ads in the first 30 days of the election campaign, with the

Conservatives spent campaign ‘fending off attacks on all sides’ as Liberals, third parties dominated Meta election ads, says expert

News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
  • The five main parties spent more than $5.5-million on Facebook and Instagram ads in the first 30 days of the election campaign, with the
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier are projected to spend nearly $8-million collectively on Meta ads alone this election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Carney clicked with caretaker convention’s call for restraint, experts say

  • Mark Carney's Liberal government had few cabinet orders during the election despite criticism that he wasn't adhering to the caretaker convention.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 30, 2025
The Privy Council Office issues guidance for ministers and the public service on what they can and cannot do during an election period. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney clicked with caretaker convention’s call for restraint, experts say

News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 30, 2025
  • Mark Carney's Liberal government had few cabinet orders during the election despite criticism that he wasn't adhering to the caretaker convention.

Carney clicked with caretaker convention’s call for restraint, experts say

News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 30, 2025
  • Mark Carney's Liberal government had few cabinet orders during the election despite criticism that he wasn't adhering to the caretaker convention.
The Privy Council Office issues guidance for ministers and the public service on what they can and cannot do during an election period. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The true election loser? The mainstream press

  • This was an abysmal demonstration of Canadian mainstream journalism perfectly affirming the emperor’s-new-clothes’ approach to their democratic duty.
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 30, 2025
For such a consequential vote, the treatment of its substance by Canadian news media left much to be desired, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The true election loser? The mainstream press

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 30, 2025
  • This was an abysmal demonstration of Canadian mainstream journalism perfectly affirming the emperor’s-new-clothes’ approach to their democratic duty.

The true election loser? The mainstream press

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 30, 2025
  • This was an abysmal demonstration of Canadian mainstream journalism perfectly affirming the emperor’s-new-clothes’ approach to their democratic duty.
For such a consequential vote, the treatment of its substance by Canadian news media left much to be desired, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will anyone learn anything from the election that was?

  • Don’t give up, relationships matter, hubris is still a killer, and be careful what you wish for.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 30, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will all have some things to take away from this campaign, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Will anyone learn anything from the election that was?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 30, 2025
  • Don’t give up, relationships matter, hubris is still a killer, and be careful what you wish for.

Will anyone learn anything from the election that was?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 30, 2025
  • Don’t give up, relationships matter, hubris is still a killer, and be careful what you wish for.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will all have some things to take away from this campaign, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and illustration by Joey Sabourin

And now comes the hard part: negotiating with Trump

  • Canadians can’t count on a flip-flop on tariffs since the U.S. president seems obsessed with undermining Canada in keeping with his persistent lusting after
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 30, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump can’t seem to get through a day in the Oval Office without reverting to his accusations about those freeloaders in Canada, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

And now comes the hard part: negotiating with Trump

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 30, 2025
  • Canadians can’t count on a flip-flop on tariffs since the U.S. president seems obsessed with undermining Canada in keeping with his persistent lusting after

And now comes the hard part: negotiating with Trump

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 30, 2025
  • Canadians can’t count on a flip-flop on tariffs since the U.S. president seems obsessed with undermining Canada in keeping with his persistent lusting after
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump can’t seem to get through a day in the Oval Office without reverting to his accusations about those freeloaders in Canada, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Economic Club talks Canada vs. Trump on May 1

  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 CANIC 2025—The Canadian Military Intelligence Association hosts CANIC 2025, the Canadian Intelligence Conference. Participants include Nathalie Drouin, national security and intelligence
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
United States President Donald Trump's approach to Canada is the focus of an Economic Club of Canada event taking place in Toronto on May 1. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House

Economic Club talks Canada vs. Trump on May 1

  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 CANIC 2025—The Canadian Military Intelligence Association hosts CANIC 2025, the Canadian Intelligence Conference. Participants include Nathalie Drouin, national security and intelligence

Economic Club talks Canada vs. Trump on May 1

  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 CANIC 2025—The Canadian Military Intelligence Association hosts CANIC 2025, the Canadian Intelligence Conference. Participants include Nathalie Drouin, national security and intelligence
Donald Trump
United States President Donald Trump's approach to Canada is the focus of an Economic Club of Canada event taking place in Toronto on May 1. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House

AI and the innovation-regulation pendulum

  • Achieving a healthy balance between innovation and regulation is key as Canada continues to pursue more digital transformation initiatives.
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
The need to build trust in AI and ensure the technology is used for good are key factors in increasing business adoption. Clear rules for data privacy and security would help, writes Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

AI and the innovation-regulation pendulum

Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
  • Achieving a healthy balance between innovation and regulation is key as Canada continues to pursue more digital transformation initiatives.

AI and the innovation-regulation pendulum

Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
  • Achieving a healthy balance between innovation and regulation is key as Canada continues to pursue more digital transformation initiatives.
The need to build trust in AI and ensure the technology is used for good are key factors in increasing business adoption. Clear rules for data privacy and security would help, writes Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Feds must step up to protect Canada’s natural health product industry

  • Instead of supporting these businesses, Health Canada is making it harder for them to survive, and is proposing a punitive and discriminatory cost recovery program.
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
The natural health products industry is an integral part of Canadians' proactive health care, made up of companies from coast to coast to coast, writes CHFA's Aaron Skelton. Image courtesy of Freepik

Feds must step up to protect Canada’s natural health product industry

Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
  • Instead of supporting these businesses, Health Canada is making it harder for them to survive, and is proposing a punitive and discriminatory cost recovery program.

Feds must step up to protect Canada’s natural health product industry

Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
  • Instead of supporting these businesses, Health Canada is making it harder for them to survive, and is proposing a punitive and discriminatory cost recovery program.
The natural health products industry is an integral part of Canadians' proactive health care, made up of companies from coast to coast to coast, writes CHFA's Aaron Skelton. Image courtesy of Freepik

Pragmatist Carney knows how to beat the bully Trump

  • Mark Carney’s moment in leading world affairs has come. As a pragmatist, he knows how to beat the bully Trump. In facing outward, the
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, takes to the stage after winning the federal election early in the morning on April 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Pragmatist Carney knows how to beat the bully Trump

Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
  • Mark Carney’s moment in leading world affairs has come. As a pragmatist, he knows how to beat the bully Trump. In facing outward, the

Pragmatist Carney knows how to beat the bully Trump

Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
  • Mark Carney’s moment in leading world affairs has come. As a pragmatist, he knows how to beat the bully Trump. In facing outward, the
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, takes to the stage after winning the federal election early in the morning on April 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Is Canada drifting towards a two-party trap? 

  • The 2025 election results reveal the dangers of narrowing choices in an era that demands broader solutions.
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took a combined 85 per cent of the popular vote on April 28. That points to a two-party setup, which stifles innovation, intensifies polarization, and reduces politics to a zero-sum game, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Is Canada drifting towards a two-party trap? 

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
  • The 2025 election results reveal the dangers of narrowing choices in an era that demands broader solutions.

Is Canada drifting towards a two-party trap? 

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
  • The 2025 election results reveal the dangers of narrowing choices in an era that demands broader solutions.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took a combined 85 per cent of the popular vote on April 28. That points to a two-party setup, which stifles innovation, intensifies polarization, and reduces politics to a zero-sum game, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Conservatives plunge into blame game after election defeat

  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre acknowledged his party’s disappointment over failing to form government, but gave no indication in his concession speech that he intends
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, left, resigned as party leader on election night, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre's party plunged into infighting after an election defeat by the Mark Carney Liberals. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's two-dozen seats could play a pivotal role in the new House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Conservatives plunge into blame game after election defeat

News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre acknowledged his party’s disappointment over failing to form government, but gave no indication in his concession speech that he intends

Conservatives plunge into blame game after election defeat

News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre acknowledged his party’s disappointment over failing to form government, but gave no indication in his concession speech that he intends
New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, left, resigned as party leader on election night, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre's party plunged into infighting after an election defeat by the Mark Carney Liberals. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's two-dozen seats could play a pivotal role in the new House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Carney revives Liberal fortunes as party secures historic fourth consecutive election victory 

  • Malek-Michel Jamali, one of Carney’s speechwriters, who was at the TD Place Monday night watching the night unfold, said Canadians are feeling 'anxiety' as
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured after winning the election in the early hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, warned in his winning speech that the upcoming months may be challenging and will require sacrifices, but emphasized the importance of Canadian unity in the face of threats from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney revives Liberal fortunes as party secures historic fourth consecutive election victory 

News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
  • Malek-Michel Jamali, one of Carney’s speechwriters, who was at the TD Place Monday night watching the night unfold, said Canadians are feeling 'anxiety' as

Carney revives Liberal fortunes as party secures historic fourth consecutive election victory 

News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
  • Malek-Michel Jamali, one of Carney’s speechwriters, who was at the TD Place Monday night watching the night unfold, said Canadians are feeling 'anxiety' as
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured after winning the election in the early hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, warned in his winning speech that the upcoming months may be challenging and will require sacrifices, but emphasized the importance of Canadian unity in the face of threats from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A cost-effective solution to our family physician access crisis

  • Funding Practice Ready Assessment programs across Canada provides an accelerated pathway to license internationally-trained physicians.
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, ISG SENATOR MOHAMED-IQBAL RAVALIA | April 28, 2025
The federal government should fund at least 4,500 Practice Ready Assessment program slots across Canada over a four-year period, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez

A cost-effective solution to our family physician access crisis

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, ISG SENATOR MOHAMED-IQBAL RAVALIA | April 28, 2025
  • Funding Practice Ready Assessment programs across Canada provides an accelerated pathway to license internationally-trained physicians.

A cost-effective solution to our family physician access crisis

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, ISG SENATOR MOHAMED-IQBAL RAVALIA | April 28, 2025
  • Funding Practice Ready Assessment programs across Canada provides an accelerated pathway to license internationally-trained physicians.
The federal government should fund at least 4,500 Practice Ready Assessment program slots across Canada over a four-year period, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez

Liberals led federal leader stops in snap campaign as parties eye gains in Ontario, Quebec, and B.C. 

  • An analysis of the campaign itineraries shows the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP sent their leaders to Ontario at least 88 times, followed by 44
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

Liberals led federal leader stops in snap campaign as parties eye gains in Ontario, Quebec, and B.C. 

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
  • An analysis of the campaign itineraries shows the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP sent their leaders to Ontario at least 88 times, followed by 44

Liberals led federal leader stops in snap campaign as parties eye gains in Ontario, Quebec, and B.C. 

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
  • An analysis of the campaign itineraries shows the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP sent their leaders to Ontario at least 88 times, followed by 44
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

Farewell to the old order

  • With a brand new leader at the Liberal Party helm and with the distinct chance of new leadership in all the main federal parties,
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
If the polls are right, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney emerges victorious on April 28, it would be a remarkable outcome after the Trudeau era, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Farewell to the old order

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
  • With a brand new leader at the Liberal Party helm and with the distinct chance of new leadership in all the main federal parties,

Farewell to the old order

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
  • With a brand new leader at the Liberal Party helm and with the distinct chance of new leadership in all the main federal parties,
Mark Carney
If the polls are right, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney emerges victorious on April 28, it would be a remarkable outcome after the Trudeau era, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘Historic’ election campaign a referendum on Trump tariffs and cost-of-living crisis, say political players

  • Pollster Greg Lyle says this election will likely be remembered as the greatest turnaround in Canadian political history.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If the Liberals were to win, it would signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are the top concern for most Canadians, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘Historic’ election campaign a referendum on Trump tariffs and cost-of-living crisis, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
  • Pollster Greg Lyle says this election will likely be remembered as the greatest turnaround in Canadian political history.

‘Historic’ election campaign a referendum on Trump tariffs and cost-of-living crisis, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
  • Pollster Greg Lyle says this election will likely be remembered as the greatest turnaround in Canadian political history.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If the Liberals were to win, it would signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are the top concern for most Canadians, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Day 37: The election ball is in Canada’s court 

  • Plus, federal party leaders to appear at election night celebrations and sobfests.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin

Day 37: The election ball is in Canada’s court 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
  • Plus, federal party leaders to appear at election night celebrations and sobfests.

Day 37: The election ball is in Canada’s court 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
  • Plus, federal party leaders to appear at election night celebrations and sobfests.
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
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We need to talk about breast cancer

  • In addition to equipping patients with the right information, we must ensure our health-care system is collecting the right data.
Opinion | BY CATHY AMMENDOLEA | August 7, 2024
In addition to equipping patients with the right information, we must ensure our health-care system is collecting the right data, writes Cathy Ammendolea. Photograph courtesy of the National Cancer Institute

We need to talk about breast cancer

Opinion | BY CATHY AMMENDOLEA | August 7, 2024
  • In addition to equipping patients with the right information, we must ensure our health-care system is collecting the right data.

We need to talk about breast cancer

Opinion | BY CATHY AMMENDOLEA | August 7, 2024
  • In addition to equipping patients with the right information, we must ensure our health-care system is collecting the right data.
In addition to equipping patients with the right information, we must ensure our health-care system is collecting the right data, writes Cathy Ammendolea. Photograph courtesy of the National Cancer Institute

Polio in Gaza adds a deadly layer to conflict, says letter writer

  • Casualties of war are not just from bullets and bombs. Disease is a major—but overlooked—killer. The World Health Organization raised the alarm that the
Opinion | August 7, 2024
Canada must advocate for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war for a vaccination campaign, writes Denise MacDonald. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Polio in Gaza adds a deadly layer to conflict, says letter writer

Opinion | August 7, 2024
  • Casualties of war are not just from bullets and bombs. Disease is a major—but overlooked—killer. The World Health Organization raised the alarm that the

Polio in Gaza adds a deadly layer to conflict, says letter writer

Opinion | August 7, 2024
  • Casualties of war are not just from bullets and bombs. Disease is a major—but overlooked—killer. The World Health Organization raised the alarm that the
Canada must advocate for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war for a vaccination campaign, writes Denise MacDonald. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

After too long looking inward, incumbents have reason to be wary of voters: Alberta reader

  • Being an incumbent in a political arena was once a sacred position during an election. Recent elections in places like France, India, and the
Opinion | August 7, 2024

After too long looking inward, incumbents have reason to be wary of voters: Alberta reader

Opinion | August 7, 2024
  • Being an incumbent in a political arena was once a sacred position during an election. Recent elections in places like France, India, and the

After too long looking inward, incumbents have reason to be wary of voters: Alberta reader

Opinion | August 7, 2024
  • Being an incumbent in a political arena was once a sacred position during an election. Recent elections in places like France, India, and the

Black parliamentarians congregate in Ottawa Aug. 7-9

  • FRIDAY, JULY 26—SUNDAY, AUG. 11 Summer Olympics—Cheer for Team Canada as they take part in the XXXIII Olympic Summer Games in Paris, France, from Friday,
Liberal MP and Canadian Congress of Black Parliamentarians co-chair Michael Coteau holds a press conference in Ottawa on Aug. 11, 2023, after the congress wraps up a successful summit.
Liberal MP and Canadian Congress of Black Parliamentarians co-chair Michael Coteau holds a press conference in Ottawa on Aug. 11, 2023, after the congress wraps up a successful summit.
Liberal MP and Canadian Congress of Black Parliamentarians co-chair Michael Coteau holds a press conference in Ottawa on Aug. 11, 2023, after a two-day summit. The event returns to Parliament Hill Aug. 7-9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Black parliamentarians congregate in Ottawa Aug. 7-9

  • FRIDAY, JULY 26—SUNDAY, AUG. 11 Summer Olympics—Cheer for Team Canada as they take part in the XXXIII Olympic Summer Games in Paris, France, from Friday,

Black parliamentarians congregate in Ottawa Aug. 7-9

  • FRIDAY, JULY 26—SUNDAY, AUG. 11 Summer Olympics—Cheer for Team Canada as they take part in the XXXIII Olympic Summer Games in Paris, France, from Friday,
Liberal MP and Canadian Congress of Black Parliamentarians co-chair Michael Coteau holds a press conference in Ottawa on Aug. 11, 2023, after the congress wraps up a successful summit.
Liberal MP and Canadian Congress of Black Parliamentarians co-chair Michael Coteau holds a press conference in Ottawa on Aug. 11, 2023, after a two-day summit. The event returns to Parliament Hill Aug. 7-9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Speaker Fergus sets first House party

  • Plus, former Health DM Stephen Lucas nabs a PPF fellowship, Ministers Khera and Valdez are set to headline a September conference, and convoy organizer
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 7, 2024
House Speaker Greg Fergus will host his first garden party at The Farm for MPs and press gallery members on Sept. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Speaker Fergus sets first House party

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 7, 2024
  • Plus, former Health DM Stephen Lucas nabs a PPF fellowship, Ministers Khera and Valdez are set to headline a September conference, and convoy organizer

Speaker Fergus sets first House party

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 7, 2024
  • Plus, former Health DM Stephen Lucas nabs a PPF fellowship, Ministers Khera and Valdez are set to headline a September conference, and convoy organizer
House Speaker Greg Fergus will host his first garden party at The Farm for MPs and press gallery members on Sept. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

All aboard: Tory MP Reid wants to change how House rules can be amended

  • While MPs unanimously voted to send Motion 109 to committee for review, the proposed changes face potential opposition further down the legislative road.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2024
Conservative MP Scott Reid tabled M-109 in the House in February, but says the idea behind the motion has been on his mind 'for years.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

All aboard: Tory MP Reid wants to change how House rules can be amended

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2024
  • While MPs unanimously voted to send Motion 109 to committee for review, the proposed changes face potential opposition further down the legislative road.

All aboard: Tory MP Reid wants to change how House rules can be amended

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2024
  • While MPs unanimously voted to send Motion 109 to committee for review, the proposed changes face potential opposition further down the legislative road.
Conservative MP Scott Reid tabled M-109 in the House in February, but says the idea behind the motion has been on his mind 'for years.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tory fundraising on track to smash 2023 record as Liberal donations, ad spending tick up ‘slowly but surely’: politicos

  • Conservative pundit and digital ad tracker Cole Hogan says the Liberals may have finally begun to ‘open the tap’ on spending, but are nowhere
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 6, 2024
The Conservative Party has raised more than $65-million since Pierre Poilievre, second left, became leader in September 2022, including more than $20-million in the first half of 2024, which is $9-million more than the parties of Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Neena Singhal

Tory fundraising on track to smash 2023 record as Liberal donations, ad spending tick up ‘slowly but surely’: politicos

News | BY STUART BENSON | August 6, 2024
  • Conservative pundit and digital ad tracker Cole Hogan says the Liberals may have finally begun to ‘open the tap’ on spending, but are nowhere

Tory fundraising on track to smash 2023 record as Liberal donations, ad spending tick up ‘slowly but surely’: politicos

News | BY STUART BENSON | August 6, 2024
  • Conservative pundit and digital ad tracker Cole Hogan says the Liberals may have finally begun to ‘open the tap’ on spending, but are nowhere
The Conservative Party has raised more than $65-million since Pierre Poilievre, second left, became leader in September 2022, including more than $20-million in the first half of 2024, which is $9-million more than the parties of Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Neena Singhal

The U.K.’s far-right melts down

  • Plus, Harris picks a veep.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer chaired an emergency meeting on Monday after far-right violence broke out in cities across the U.K. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The U.K.’s far-right melts down

  • Plus, Harris picks a veep.

The U.K.’s far-right melts down

  • Plus, Harris picks a veep.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer chaired an emergency meeting on Monday after far-right violence broke out in cities across the U.K. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Netanyahu’s game

  • What Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is doing at the moment is systematically crossing the ‘red line’ laid down by Israel’s most dangerous enemies:
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | August 5, 2024
How best to ensure that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s friend Donald Trump becomes president instead of his Democratic rival? Drag the U.S. into a war with Iran before the American election, writes Gwynne Dyer. White House photograph by by Shealah Craighead

Netanyahu’s game

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | August 5, 2024
  • What Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is doing at the moment is systematically crossing the ‘red line’ laid down by Israel’s most dangerous enemies:

Netanyahu’s game

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | August 5, 2024
  • What Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is doing at the moment is systematically crossing the ‘red line’ laid down by Israel’s most dangerous enemies:
How best to ensure that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s friend Donald Trump becomes president instead of his Democratic rival? Drag the U.S. into a war with Iran before the American election, writes Gwynne Dyer. White House photograph by by Shealah Craighead

Will Canada apply its immigration policy fairly in the face of the Gaza conflict?

  • Our nation faces a difficult test with the Gaza crisis, challenging us to confront the systemic biases embedded within our governmental institutions.
Opinion | BY WASHIM AHMED, TAHA GHAYYUR | August 5, 2024
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on April 30, 2024.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on April 30, 2024.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. The U.S. has taken a step towards a consistent application of its immigration laws concerning human rights violations against Palestinians, making it crucial for Canada to also critically examine its own legal enforcement, write Washim Ahmed and Taha Ghayyur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Canada apply its immigration policy fairly in the face of the Gaza conflict?

Opinion | BY WASHIM AHMED, TAHA GHAYYUR | August 5, 2024
  • Our nation faces a difficult test with the Gaza crisis, challenging us to confront the systemic biases embedded within our governmental institutions.

Will Canada apply its immigration policy fairly in the face of the Gaza conflict?

Opinion | BY WASHIM AHMED, TAHA GHAYYUR | August 5, 2024
  • Our nation faces a difficult test with the Gaza crisis, challenging us to confront the systemic biases embedded within our governmental institutions.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on April 30, 2024.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. The U.S. has taken a step towards a consistent application of its immigration laws concerning human rights violations against Palestinians, making it crucial for Canada to also critically examine its own legal enforcement, write Washim Ahmed and Taha Ghayyur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Treasury Board President Anand names new labour relations director

  • Plus, Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault is down a deputy policy director, and Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu has a new adviser on board.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 5, 2024
Treasury Board President Anita Anand has brought a familiar face back to the Hill to take over as her new director of labour relations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Treasury Board President Anand names new labour relations director

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 5, 2024
  • Plus, Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault is down a deputy policy director, and Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu has a new adviser on board.

Treasury Board President Anand names new labour relations director

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 5, 2024
  • Plus, Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault is down a deputy policy director, and Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu has a new adviser on board.
Treasury Board President Anita Anand has brought a familiar face back to the Hill to take over as her new director of labour relations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s not about one day—it’s about the next 10 years and beyond

  • Rather than fighting to be treated with basic respect, we could be collaborating on building the public service of tomorrow.
Opinion | BY SHARON DESOUSA | August 5, 2024
President of the Treasury Board Anita Anand arrives for the Liberal party caucus meeting in West Block on Feb. 28, 2024.
President of the Treasury Board Anita Anand arrives for the Liberal party caucus meeting in West Block on Feb. 28, 2024.
Treasury Board President Anita Anand and the rest of government must work with us to create the public service of the future, writes Sharon DeSousa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s not about one day—it’s about the next 10 years and beyond

Opinion | BY SHARON DESOUSA | August 5, 2024
  • Rather than fighting to be treated with basic respect, we could be collaborating on building the public service of tomorrow.

It’s not about one day—it’s about the next 10 years and beyond

Opinion | BY SHARON DESOUSA | August 5, 2024
  • Rather than fighting to be treated with basic respect, we could be collaborating on building the public service of tomorrow.
President of the Treasury Board Anita Anand arrives for the Liberal party caucus meeting in West Block on Feb. 28, 2024.
Treasury Board President Anita Anand and the rest of government must work with us to create the public service of the future, writes Sharon DeSousa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Strengthening Canada’s ties with the ASEAN region

  • Canada stands to gain greatly from investing in and developing close ties with this dynamic and economically vibrant part of the world.
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP MATT JENEROUX, PSG SENATOR CLEMENT GIGNAC | August 5, 2024
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux, left, and PSG Senator Clément Gignac, co-chairs of the Canada-ASEAN Interparliamentary Friendship Group, write that Canada can tap into the vast potential that the ASEAN region offers. Dan Peres photograph courtesy of the Canada ASEAN Business Council

Strengthening Canada’s ties with the ASEAN region

Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP MATT JENEROUX, PSG SENATOR CLEMENT GIGNAC | August 5, 2024
  • Canada stands to gain greatly from investing in and developing close ties with this dynamic and economically vibrant part of the world.

Strengthening Canada’s ties with the ASEAN region

Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP MATT JENEROUX, PSG SENATOR CLEMENT GIGNAC | August 5, 2024
  • Canada stands to gain greatly from investing in and developing close ties with this dynamic and economically vibrant part of the world.
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux, left, and PSG Senator Clément Gignac, co-chairs of the Canada-ASEAN Interparliamentary Friendship Group, write that Canada can tap into the vast potential that the ASEAN region offers. Dan Peres photograph courtesy of the Canada ASEAN Business Council

Let’s get creative: CAF can’t keep picking up emergency response shortfall

  • Given the reality of climate change, the demand for federal disaster assistance will only increase. The answer cannot always be 'send in the military.'
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 5, 2024
Canadian Armed Forces members on the ground helping to respond to the wildfire that engulfed Jasper, Alta., last month. Screenshot courtesy of CTV News

Let’s get creative: CAF can’t keep picking up emergency response shortfall

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 5, 2024
  • Given the reality of climate change, the demand for federal disaster assistance will only increase. The answer cannot always be 'send in the military.'

Let’s get creative: CAF can’t keep picking up emergency response shortfall

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 5, 2024
  • Given the reality of climate change, the demand for federal disaster assistance will only increase. The answer cannot always be 'send in the military.'
Canadian Armed Forces members on the ground helping to respond to the wildfire that engulfed Jasper, Alta., last month. Screenshot courtesy of CTV News

Sharp contrast: Poilievre ‘can’t wait’ to defund CBC, but that’s ‘recklessly threatening’ Canadians’ access to reliable information, say Liberals

  • 'Defunding media that rural, francophone, and Indigenous communities depend on is a non-starter, and anyone who wants to represent them should know this,' says
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 5, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, left, says the Liberal government's approach 'contrasts sharply' with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's plan to 'defund and dismantle' an organization that 'millions of Canadians count on.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Sharp contrast: Poilievre ‘can’t wait’ to defund CBC, but that’s ‘recklessly threatening’ Canadians’ access to reliable information, say Liberals

News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 5, 2024
  • 'Defunding media that rural, francophone, and Indigenous communities depend on is a non-starter, and anyone who wants to represent them should know this,' says

Sharp contrast: Poilievre ‘can’t wait’ to defund CBC, but that’s ‘recklessly threatening’ Canadians’ access to reliable information, say Liberals

News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 5, 2024
  • 'Defunding media that rural, francophone, and Indigenous communities depend on is a non-starter, and anyone who wants to represent them should know this,' says
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, left, says the Liberal government's approach 'contrasts sharply' with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's plan to 'defund and dismantle' an organization that 'millions of Canadians count on.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘It could be a great night for the NDP’: potential byelection wins could trigger end of Lib-NDP agreement, say political players

  • 'If you thought Toronto-St. Paul's was a world of pain for Justin Trudeau, not doing well in LaSalle-Émard-Verdun would be another devastating blow,' says
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 5, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. If the New Democrats win the upcoming two byelections, this could be the beginning of the end of the extraordinary supply and confidence agreement with the Liberals, say pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘It could be a great night for the NDP’: potential byelection wins could trigger end of Lib-NDP agreement, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 5, 2024
  • 'If you thought Toronto-St. Paul's was a world of pain for Justin Trudeau, not doing well in LaSalle-Émard-Verdun would be another devastating blow,' says

‘It could be a great night for the NDP’: potential byelection wins could trigger end of Lib-NDP agreement, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 5, 2024
  • 'If you thought Toronto-St. Paul's was a world of pain for Justin Trudeau, not doing well in LaSalle-Émard-Verdun would be another devastating blow,' says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. If the New Democrats win the upcoming two byelections, this could be the beginning of the end of the extraordinary supply and confidence agreement with the Liberals, say pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

U.S. election outcome doesn’t change policy issues, but Trump harder to predict, say pundits, lobbyists

  • Leadership in North America faces a potential shakeup with the U.S. election coming up in November, and Canada's federal election coming by October of
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, U.S. Vice-president Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and photographs courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr

U.S. election outcome doesn’t change policy issues, but Trump harder to predict, say pundits, lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
  • Leadership in North America faces a potential shakeup with the U.S. election coming up in November, and Canada's federal election coming by October of

U.S. election outcome doesn’t change policy issues, but Trump harder to predict, say pundits, lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
  • Leadership in North America faces a potential shakeup with the U.S. election coming up in November, and Canada's federal election coming by October of
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, U.S. Vice-president Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and photographs courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr

Hot takes: Trudeau needs bold policy action to win back support, say pollsters, pundits

  • 'Far fewer people have a positive view of [Justin Trudeau],' and changing that perception may be difficult if those people have stopped listening to
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is 'committed' to staying in an interview with CBC News on July 1, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hot takes: Trudeau needs bold policy action to win back support, say pollsters, pundits

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
  • 'Far fewer people have a positive view of [Justin Trudeau],' and changing that perception may be difficult if those people have stopped listening to

Hot takes: Trudeau needs bold policy action to win back support, say pollsters, pundits

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
  • 'Far fewer people have a positive view of [Justin Trudeau],' and changing that perception may be difficult if those people have stopped listening to
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is 'committed' to staying in an interview with CBC News on July 1, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Donald Savoie has a new book coming out in September

  • Plus, Stephen Hoff leaving CBC, Nick Murray joining CBC's Hill bureau, Shanahan re-appointed to NSICOP, Aaron Wudrick Conservatives' new policy adviser, Karen Vecchio not
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 5, 2024
Donald Savoie's book, Speaking Truth to Canadians about Their Public Service, and published by McGill-Queen’s University Press, will be released in September. Book cover image courtesy of McGill-Queen's University Press and The Hill Times photograph by Abbas Rana

Donald Savoie has a new book coming out in September

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 5, 2024
  • Plus, Stephen Hoff leaving CBC, Nick Murray joining CBC's Hill bureau, Shanahan re-appointed to NSICOP, Aaron Wudrick Conservatives' new policy adviser, Karen Vecchio not

Donald Savoie has a new book coming out in September

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 5, 2024
  • Plus, Stephen Hoff leaving CBC, Nick Murray joining CBC's Hill bureau, Shanahan re-appointed to NSICOP, Aaron Wudrick Conservatives' new policy adviser, Karen Vecchio not
Donald Savoie's book, Speaking Truth to Canadians about Their Public Service, and published by McGill-Queen’s University Press, will be released in September. Book cover image courtesy of McGill-Queen's University Press and The Hill Times photograph by Abbas Rana

A timeline of political violence and rising security on Parliament Hill since 2014

  • Death threats, arson, violent imagery, vandalism, and more: Canadian politics is becoming more violent, MPs say.
List | BY CHELSEA NASH | August 5, 2024
Members of the Parliamentary Protective Service prevent protesters bearing large wooden flagpoles from entering Parliament Hill grounds on Jan. 28, 2023, the anniversary of the Freedom Convoy protest. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A timeline of political violence and rising security on Parliament Hill since 2014

List | BY CHELSEA NASH | August 5, 2024
  • Death threats, arson, violent imagery, vandalism, and more: Canadian politics is becoming more violent, MPs say.

A timeline of political violence and rising security on Parliament Hill since 2014

List | BY CHELSEA NASH | August 5, 2024
  • Death threats, arson, violent imagery, vandalism, and more: Canadian politics is becoming more violent, MPs say.
Members of the Parliamentary Protective Service prevent protesters bearing large wooden flagpoles from entering Parliament Hill grounds on Jan. 28, 2023, the anniversary of the Freedom Convoy protest. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

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