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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 Andrew Meade
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 Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 14, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will give an update on protecting the Great Lakes today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 14, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 14, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will give an update on protecting the Great Lakes today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 14, 2025
With 43 communication reports, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was the minister whom lobbyists communicated with the most since cabinet was appointed on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 14, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 14, 2025
With 43 communication reports, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was the minister whom lobbyists communicated with the most since cabinet was appointed on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | July 14, 2025
Rebecca Alty, Mark Carney
As a part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, right, spending review of government operations, departments that serve Indigenous Peoples—including Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada led by Minister Rebecca Alty, left—must be required to fulfill their spending obligations and "get the money out the door," writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | July 14, 2025
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | July 14, 2025
Rebecca Alty, Mark Carney
As a part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, right, spending review of government operations, departments that serve Indigenous Peoples—including Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada led by Minister Rebecca Alty, left—must be required to fulfill their spending obligations and "get the money out the door," writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | July 14, 2025
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said in a recent speech that the climate is changing, and the Canadian economy has to be retooled to reflect that reality, but Shawn McCarthy argues that Hodgson's government has not demonstrated the same urgency around clean-economy policies that it has shown with deregulation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | July 14, 2025
Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | July 14, 2025
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said in a recent speech that the climate is changing, and the Canadian economy has to be retooled to reflect that reality, but Shawn McCarthy argues that Hodgson's government has not demonstrated the same urgency around clean-economy policies that it has shown with deregulation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 14, 2025
Advocacy groups should note that it's beneficial to their cause if they publicly praise a politician or government that's acting on an issue important to the group even if the political leanings between the two are different, writes Gerry Nicholls. For one, that praise will make it harder for the politician to reverse their decision. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 14, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 14, 2025
Advocacy groups should note that it's beneficial to their cause if they publicly praise a politician or government that's acting on an issue important to the group even if the political leanings between the two are different, writes Gerry Nicholls. For one, that praise will make it harder for the politician to reverse their decision. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | July 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Mélanie Joly, right, who was then foreign affairs minister, met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on May 6. Joly, now industry minister, is the federal lead on the auto file. Photograph courtesy of X/Mélanie Joly
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | July 14, 2025
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | July 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Mélanie Joly, right, who was then foreign affairs minister, met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on May 6. Joly, now industry minister, is the federal lead on the auto file. Photograph courtesy of X/Mélanie Joly
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | July 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic Leblanc, far left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade.
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | July 14, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | July 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic Leblanc, far left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade.
Opinion | July 14, 2025
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Opinion | July 14, 2025
Opinion | July 14, 2025
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Opinion | BY BARRY APPLETON | July 14, 2025
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BARRY APPLETON | July 14, 2025
Opinion | BY BARRY APPLETON | July 14, 2025
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 14, 2025
Former justice minister David Lametti, pictured in 2022, returns to the Hill on July 14 as the prime minister's principal secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 14, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 14, 2025
Former justice minister David Lametti, pictured in 2022, returns to the Hill on July 14 as the prime minister's principal secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 13, 2025
The Red Chamber currently seats 103 Senators, just two seats shy of its capacity, after a slate of new Senators were appointed in the last couple of years. This may be putting strain on the office of the Senate Ethics Officer, which says it is having difficulty keeping up with Senator requests. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 13, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 13, 2025
The Red Chamber currently seats 103 Senators, just two seats shy of its capacity, after a slate of new Senators were appointed in the last couple of years. This may be putting strain on the office of the Senate Ethics Officer, which says it is having difficulty keeping up with Senator requests. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is opening up the debate for ‘renewal’ in Ontario provincial leadership, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is opening up the debate for ‘renewal’ in Ontario provincial leadership, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDY HIRA | July 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s current approach of appeasing our fossil fuel-producing provinces is based on short-term logic, writes Andy Hira. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDY HIRA | July 10, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDY HIRA | July 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s current approach of appeasing our fossil fuel-producing provinces is based on short-term logic, writes Andy Hira. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 10, 2025
Don Davies
After April’s election resulted in a devastating loss for the NDP, the party appointed Don Davies as interim leader. Now, New Democrats prepare for a leadership race while battling infighting among party management and grassroots supporters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 10, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 10, 2025
Don Davies
After April’s election resulted in a devastating loss for the NDP, the party appointed Don Davies as interim leader. Now, New Democrats prepare for a leadership race while battling infighting among party management and grassroots supporters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 10, 2025
Most American political analysts have dismissed the electoral prospects of Elon Musk’s new political party, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 10, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 10, 2025
Most American political analysts have dismissed the electoral prospects of Elon Musk’s new political party, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak has called a forum for First Nations leaders today on the government's Building Canada Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak has called a forum for First Nations leaders today on the government's Building Canada Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
As thousands of people evacuate due to raging wildfires, our communications infrastructure is breaking down exactly when emergency responders and evacuees need it, writes Kevin Fernandes. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
As thousands of people evacuate due to raging wildfires, our communications infrastructure is breaking down exactly when emergency responders and evacuees need it, writes Kevin Fernandes. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba
Opinion | BY DOROTHY DOBBIE | July 9, 2025
Part of the Hudson Bay shoreline in Churchill, Man. Port Nelson is more accessible in the winter, and several port facilities could be built to handle all sorts of commodities, writes Dorothy Dobbie. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY DOROTHY DOBBIE | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY DOROTHY DOBBIE | July 9, 2025
Part of the Hudson Bay shoreline in Churchill, Man. Port Nelson is more accessible in the winter, and several port facilities could be built to handle all sorts of commodities, writes Dorothy Dobbie. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 9, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty indicated in June that the pay raise for military members would be immediate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 9, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 9, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty indicated in June that the pay raise for military members would be immediate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
Not everyone who sits in the Senate agrees with each other, but they share a belief that this country is worth the hard work, writes ISG Senator Farah Mohamed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Not everyone who sits in the Senate agrees with each other, but they share a belief that this country is worth the hard work, writes ISG Senator Farah Mohamed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 9, 2025
The Canadian government has been saddled with getting the best possible deal for the country with U.S. President Donald Trump. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 9, 2025
The Canadian government has been saddled with getting the best possible deal for the country with U.S. President Donald Trump. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY KETTY NIVYABANDI | July 9, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. It’s too early to tell whether the Canadian government’s May statement signals a meaningful shift toward a 'human rights first' approach to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, writes Ketty Nivyabandi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KETTY NIVYABANDI | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY KETTY NIVYABANDI | July 9, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. It’s too early to tell whether the Canadian government’s May statement signals a meaningful shift toward a 'human rights first' approach to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, writes Ketty Nivyabandi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | July 9, 2025
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Opinion | July 9, 2025
Opinion | July 9, 2025
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Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | December 18, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, will get his carbon “tax” election, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, will make an appeal to ramp up the fight against climate change by staying with carbon pricing, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | December 18, 2023
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | December 18, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, will get his carbon “tax” election, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, will make an appeal to ramp up the fight against climate change by staying with carbon pricing, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 18, 2023
A sigh of relief is doubtless emanating from offices on the Hill, party headquarters, and newsrooms as the holidays arrive. After all, it’s doubtful that many people will look fondly on this time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 18, 2023
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 18, 2023
A sigh of relief is doubtless emanating from offices on the Hill, party headquarters, and newsrooms as the holidays arrive. After all, it’s doubtful that many people will look fondly on this time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 18, 2023
The riding of Toronto-St. Paul's has opened up after the resignation of Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett. She resigned from her seat last week after representing the riding for 26 years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 18, 2023
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 18, 2023
The riding of Toronto-St. Paul's has opened up after the resignation of Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett. She resigned from her seat last week after representing the riding for 26 years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | December 18, 2023
Conservative MP Andrew Scheer, pictured, was the main opponent of Speaker Greg Fergus's's actions, but was forced into silence himself when it was revealed that he had made a similar mistake earlier this year, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | December 18, 2023
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | December 18, 2023
Conservative MP Andrew Scheer, pictured, was the main opponent of Speaker Greg Fergus's's actions, but was forced into silence himself when it was revealed that he had made a similar mistake earlier this year, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 18, 2023
Conservative MP Blaine Calkins said the purpose of his private member's bill is to 'restore that status quo that everybody seems to be happy with.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 18, 2023
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 18, 2023
Conservative MP Blaine Calkins said the purpose of his private member's bill is to 'restore that status quo that everybody seems to be happy with.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | December 18, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | December 18, 2023
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | December 18, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 18, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured, should provide serious analysis on the barriers to supply-enhancing productivity growth in Canada in the 2024 budget, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 18, 2023
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 18, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured, should provide serious analysis on the barriers to supply-enhancing productivity growth in Canada in the 2024 budget, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 18, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said the Liberal government has already excluded 97 per cent of fuels used on farms, during a virtual press conference on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 18, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 18, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said the Liberal government has already excluded 97 per cent of fuels used on farms, during a virtual press conference on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | December 18, 2023
Housing Minister Sean Fraser dominates the 2023 All Politics Poll survey as a favourite in multiple categories, and leading a file deemed to be the most important issue of the year. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | December 18, 2023
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | December 18, 2023
Housing Minister Sean Fraser dominates the 2023 All Politics Poll survey as a favourite in multiple categories, and leading a file deemed to be the most important issue of the year. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
Government House Leader Karina Gould, seen here speaking with reporters on Dec. 14, is set to begin her maternity leave in the new year. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Karina Gould, seen here speaking with reporters on Dec. 14, is set to begin her maternity leave in the new year. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | December 18, 2023
Opinion | December 18, 2023
Opinion | December 18, 2023
Opinion | December 18, 2023
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FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 18, 2023
Veteran political journalist Paul Wells will have a new work hitting bookshelves in May 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 18, 2023
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 18, 2023
Veteran political journalist Paul Wells will have a new work hitting bookshelves in May 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | December 18, 2023
Opinion | December 18, 2023
Opinion | December 18, 2023
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 18, 2023
She Dared to Succeed: A Biography of the Honourable Marie-P. Charette-Poulin by Fred Langan, and published by the University of Ottawa Press, 2023. Photograph courtesy of the University of Ottawa Press
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 18, 2023
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 18, 2023
She Dared to Succeed: A Biography of the Honourable Marie-P. Charette-Poulin by Fred Langan, and published by the University of Ottawa Press, 2023. Photograph courtesy of the University of Ottawa Press
FeatureBY ABBAS RANA | December 18, 2023
Progressive Conservative John Diefenbaker, left, served as prime minister of Canada from 1957 to 1963, and Liberal Lester Pearson was Canada's prime minister from 1963 to 1968. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
FeatureBY ABBAS RANA | December 18, 2023
FeatureBY ABBAS RANA | December 18, 2023
Progressive Conservative John Diefenbaker, left, served as prime minister of Canada from 1957 to 1963, and Liberal Lester Pearson was Canada's prime minister from 1963 to 1968. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | December 18, 2023
Opinion | December 18, 2023
Opinion | December 18, 2023