After the April election, Prime Minister Mark Carney's government had a slow start with legislation, seeing one substantive bill achieve royal assent in June, and another in November. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
By the end of 2025, the minority Liberals only managed two pass two substantive pieces of legislation—C-3 on citizenship rules and C-5, the One
After the April election, Prime Minister Mark Carney's government had a slow start with legislation, seeing one substantive bill achieve royal assent in June, and another in November. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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
On a hot summer night on July 9, lawn bowlers came out to the Elmdale Lawn Bowling Club in Ottawa’s Civic Hospital neighbourhood to
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
King Charles III at Lansdowne Park on May 26, the first day of the royal visit ahead of opening Canada's Parliament.
King Charles inspects the honour guard at the Senate of Canada building in Ottawa before delivering the Speech from the Throne on May 27, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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A 'confident Canada' can seize the moment 'by recognizing that all Canadians can give themselves far more than any foreign power on any continent
King Charles III at Lansdowne Park on May 26, the first day of the royal visit ahead of opening Canada's Parliament.
King Charles inspects the honour guard at the Senate of Canada building in Ottawa before delivering the Speech from the Throne on May 27, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
When Prime Minister Mark Carney tapped 28 new cabinet ministers and 10 secretaries of state on May 13, he empowered them to take leadership
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Some of the new members of cabinet include returning members, clockwise from left: Anita Anand, David McGuinty, François-Philippe Champagne, and Mélanie Joly, as well as rookie MPs Tim Hodgson, Evan Solomon, Eleanor Olszewski, and Rebecca Chartrand. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of LinkedIn and the Liberal Party of Canada
In a major cabinet shakeup, Prime Minister Mark Carney named two dozen new faces to his senior team—made up of 28 ministers tackling the
Some of the new members of cabinet include returning members, clockwise from left: Anita Anand, David McGuinty, François-Philippe Champagne, and Mélanie Joly, as well as rookie MPs Tim Hodgson, Evan Solomon, Eleanor Olszewski, and Rebecca Chartrand. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of LinkedIn and the Liberal Party of Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney grins before he takes to the stage to give his victory speech at the Liberals' election night event at Ottawa's TD Place Arena on April 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney grins before he takes to the stage to give his victory speech at the Liberals' election night event at Ottawa's TD Place Arena on April 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
At this late stage in the game, Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre need to 'lean into' their respective strengths, says former Conservative staffer Yaroslav Baran. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Neena Singhal
'I’m not sure there has ever been an election in Canadian history where the ballot question lined up so perfectly in one candidate’s favour,'
At this late stage in the game, Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre need to 'lean into' their respective strengths, says former Conservative staffer Yaroslav Baran. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Neena Singhal
Liberal Leader Mark Carney has the endorsements of musician Neil Young and comedy actor Mike Myers, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has the backing of list of business executives. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
So far in this election campaign we’ve seen musician Neil Young and comedy actor Mike Myers endorse Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and a list
Liberal Leader Mark Carney has the endorsements of musician Neil Young and comedy actor Mike Myers, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has the backing of list of business executives. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
This week, our pundit panel is weighing in on the debate around campaign rallies. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has routinely drawn big crowds to
This week, our pundit panel is weighing in on the debate around campaign rallies. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has routinely drawn big crowds to
This week, our pundit panel is weighing in on the debate around campaign rallies. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has routinely drawn big crowds to
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at a Feb. 15 'Canada First' rally in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
'Message discipline has long been [Pierre] Poilievre’s kryptonite, and anyone expecting him to abandon the affordability focus in favour of a singular message on
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
'Message discipline has long been [Pierre] Poilievre’s kryptonite, and anyone expecting him to abandon the affordability focus in favour of a singular message on
'Message discipline has long been [Pierre] Poilievre’s kryptonite, and anyone expecting him to abandon the affordability focus in favour of a singular message on
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
'It’s quaint to assume policy will matter in this election,' says former Liberal PMO staffer Dan Arnold.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference outside Rideau Hall after asking the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and call an election on March 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference outside Rideau Hall after asking the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and call an election on March 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, reiterated Canada's plan for 25-per-cent retaliatory tariffs on $155-billion worth of American goods, with the first $30-billion in effect as of March 4, and the rest to follow in 21 days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is ‘no justification’ for American tariffs on Canadian goods, and vows the country will ‘not back down.’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, reiterated Canada's plan for 25-per-cent retaliatory tariffs on $155-billion worth of American goods, with the first $30-billion in effect as of March 4, and the rest to follow in 21 days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in West Block on Feb. 1, to provide an update on the government's response America's tariffs on Canadian exports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
On Feb. 1, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $155-billion in tariffs on American goods, with $30-billion set to start on Feb. 4, the same
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in West Block on Feb. 1, to provide an update on the government's response America's tariffs on Canadian exports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould scrums with media outside the Liberal Party office in Ottawa after dropping off her paperwork for the leadership race on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould says she wants to renew the Liberal Party and tap into ideas outside of Ottawa and “give power back
Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould scrums with media outside the Liberal Party office in Ottawa after dropping off her paperwork for the leadership race on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, who supports leadership candidate Mark Carney, scrums with reporters outside the Liberal caucus' winter retreat in the West Block on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal MPs gathered on Parliament Hill for a caucus meeting on Jan. 23, convening for the first time since the party’s leadership race began.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, who supports leadership candidate Mark Carney, scrums with reporters outside the Liberal caucus' winter retreat in the West Block on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Liberal leadership contenders: Chrystia Freeland, top left, Mark Carney, Frank Baylis, and Karina Gould. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Mark Carney is out in front with Liberal caucus endorsements, with Chrystia Freeland a close second compared to the handful of names supporting the
The Liberal leadership contenders: Chrystia Freeland, top left, Mark Carney, Frank Baylis, and Karina Gould. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference outside his home at Rideau Cottage on Jan. 6 to announce his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
'Last night, over dinner, I told my kids about the decision that I'm sharing with you today: I intend to resign as party leader—as
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference outside his home at Rideau Cottage on Jan. 6 to announce his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Hill Times broke some big stories this year, with readers most interested in caucus dynamics—especially the months of infighting over Liberal leadership—defence spending,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland, and Defence Minister Bill Blair were all the subjects of the most-read stories this year. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The Hill Times broke some big stories this year, with readers most interested in caucus dynamics—especially the months of infighting over Liberal leadership—defence spending,
The Hill Times broke some big stories this year, with readers most interested in caucus dynamics—especially the months of infighting over Liberal leadership—defence spending,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland, and Defence Minister Bill Blair were all the subjects of the most-read stories this year. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Clockwise from left: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, former chief of defence staff Wayne Eyre, and Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier were all taken to task in 2024's most-read opinion pieces. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
This year, readers flocked to opinion pieces written about the prime minister, official opposition leader, and the Canadian Armed Forces.
Clockwise from left: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, former chief of defence staff Wayne Eyre, and Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier were all taken to task in 2024's most-read opinion pieces. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The majority of MPs not running again are Liberals, including Justin Trudeau, Lawrence MacAulay, Pascale St-Onge, Marci Ien, Hajit Sajjan, and Arif Virani. The ratio of Conservatives (like Jake Stewart and Karen Vecchio), NDP (including Charlie Angus and Rachel Blaney), and Bloc Québécois (like Kristina Michaud and Stéphane Bergeron) is smaller. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Cynthia Münster. Artwork by Joey Sabourin
Sixty-three MPs have opted out of running in the next federal election. As of March 31, 38 Liberal MPs have already signalled their plans
The majority of MPs not running again are Liberals, including Justin Trudeau, Lawrence MacAulay, Pascale St-Onge, Marci Ien, Hajit Sajjan, and Arif Virani. The ratio of Conservatives (like Jake Stewart and Karen Vecchio), NDP (including Charlie Angus and Rachel Blaney), and Bloc Québécois (like Kristina Michaud and Stéphane Bergeron) is smaller. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Cynthia Münster. Artwork by Joey Sabourin
Pierre Poilievre, pictured on Sept. 10, 2022, following his leadership win, will need to target the 24 ridings the Conservatives lost by the lowest vote counts in 2021, according to political observers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Insiders tell The Hill Times if Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants to avoid the same fate, these ridings will likely be his focus for
Pierre Poilievre, pictured on Sept. 10, 2022, following his leadership win, will need to target the 24 ridings the Conservatives lost by the lowest vote counts in 2021, according to political observers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Conservative Party leadership candidates, from left: Pierre Poilievre, Leslyn Lewis, Jean Charest, Roman Baber, and Scott Aitchison. 'People become populist when they're blocked, when they don't have social mobility, when they feel that they do all the right things and they can't get ahead,' says Tasha Kheiriddin. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and handouts
The Conservative Party faces “an imperative” to reach a broad, diverse voter base if it hopes to form government again, says Tasha Kheiriddin, a
The Conservative Party leadership candidates, from left: Pierre Poilievre, Leslyn Lewis, Jean Charest, Roman Baber, and Scott Aitchison. 'People become populist when they're blocked, when they don't have social mobility, when they feel that they do all the right things and they can't get ahead,' says Tasha Kheiriddin. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and handouts
Conservative MP John Brassard took the role of Conservative House leader in February as part of a leadership shakeup that followed Erin O'Toole’s ouster as party leader.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With two months left to go before the House rises, the Conservatives are still waiting for government bills to dig their heels in on,
Conservative MP John Brassard took the role of Conservative House leader in February as part of a leadership shakeup that followed Erin O'Toole’s ouster as party leader.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, pictured on Feb. 22, 2022, with Defence Minister Anita Anand, Deputy Prime Minister Chyrstia Freeland, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly at a press conference on the Canadian government's response to the Russian war in Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The next defence policy review is unique in Canadian history, representing the first time a prime minister has conducted a review twice in their
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, pictured on Feb. 22, 2022, with Defence Minister Anita Anand, Deputy Prime Minister Chyrstia Freeland, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly at a press conference on the Canadian government's response to the Russian war in Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Liberal government’s “ambitious” emissions reduction plan lacks priorities and appears “closer to a wish list” than an action plan, says Michael Bernstein, the
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault, pictured on Oct. 26, 2021, released the federal government's emissions reductions plan on March 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Liberal government’s “ambitious” emissions reduction plan lacks priorities and appears “closer to a wish list” than an action plan, says Michael Bernstein, the
The Liberal government’s “ambitious” emissions reduction plan lacks priorities and appears “closer to a wish list” than an action plan, says Michael Bernstein, the
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault, pictured on Oct. 26, 2021, released the federal government's emissions reductions plan on March 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The federal Conservative leadership contenders: Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, centre, and from clockwise, Saskatchewan businessman Joseph Bourgault, Independent Ontario MPP Roman Baber, Conservative MP Scott Aitchison, Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis, and former Quebec premier Jean Charest. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, handouts, and compilation by Neena Singhal.
Conservatives are looking for a tough leader and the party’s next contender for prime minister should demonstrate that he or she can “fight fire
The federal Conservative leadership contenders: Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, centre, and from clockwise, Saskatchewan businessman Joseph Bourgault, Independent Ontario MPP Roman Baber, Conservative MP Scott Aitchison, Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis, and former Quebec premier Jean Charest. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, handouts, and compilation by Neena Singhal.
Fifty of Parliament’s 338 MPs have former residential schools in their riding boundaries, with the 142 sites identified in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s
Clockwise from top left, Conservatives Randy Hoback, Arnold Viersen, and Rosemarie Falk, New Democrats Taylor Bachrach and Niki Ashton, Bloc Marilène Gill, and Liberals Michael McLeod and Terry Sheehan are among the 50 elected MPs who have former residential schools in their ridings.
The Hill Times Photographs by Andrew Meade, file, courtesy of the House of Commons
Fifty of Parliament’s 338 MPs have former residential schools in their riding boundaries, with the 142 sites identified in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s
Fifty of Parliament’s 338 MPs have former residential schools in their riding boundaries, with the 142 sites identified in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s
Clockwise from top left, Conservatives Randy Hoback, Arnold Viersen, and Rosemarie Falk, New Democrats Taylor Bachrach and Niki Ashton, Bloc Marilène Gill, and Liberals Michael McLeod and Terry Sheehan are among the 50 elected MPs who have former residential schools in their ridings.
The Hill Times Photographs by Andrew Meade, file, courtesy of the House of Commons
Happy Monday morning—and more importantly—happy election day. In a race that has tightened in the last couple of weeks, it’s no surprise Sept. 20
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Leadwr Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party Leader Annamie Paul. The Huill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garica
Happy Monday morning—and more importantly—happy election day. In a race that has tightened in the last couple of weeks, it’s no surprise Sept. 20
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Leadwr Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party Leader Annamie Paul. The Huill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garica
British Columbia 1. Vancouver Granville, B.C. Without an incumbent candidate, this riding is up for grabs by 2019’s Liberal second-place candidate, TALEEB NOORMOHAMED, and
British Columbia 1. Vancouver Granville, B.C. Without an incumbent candidate, this riding is up for grabs by 2019’s Liberal second-place candidate, TALEEB NOORMOHAMED, and
British Columbia 1. Vancouver Granville, B.C. Without an incumbent candidate, this riding is up for grabs by 2019’s Liberal second-place candidate, TALEEB NOORMOHAMED, and
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh criss-crossed the country during a breakneck 36-day campaign. Bloc Québécois
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh criss-crossed the country during a breakneck 36-day campaign. Bloc Québécois
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh criss-crossed the country during a breakneck 36-day campaign. Bloc Québécois
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured top left, Privy Council Clerk Ian Shugart, new Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, new Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau, Governor General Julie Payette, Jim Carr, special representative to the Prairies, and new Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, were on hand for the first virtual swearing-in ceremony. Screen capture via Twitter
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled a few of his cabinet ministers on Tuesday, in a move that was precipitated by the departure of one
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured top left, Privy Council Clerk Ian Shugart, new Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, new Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau, Governor General Julie Payette, Jim Carr, special representative to the Prairies, and new Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, were on hand for the first virtual swearing-in ceremony. Screen capture via Twitter
Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole, pictured Nov. 3 during a press conference, says the government should put a moratorium on Canada Revenue Agency audits
Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole, pictured Nov. 3 during a press conference, says the government should put a moratorium on Canada Revenue Agency audits
Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole, pictured Nov. 3 during a press conference, says the government should put a moratorium on Canada Revenue Agency audits
