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NDP leadership contender Rob Ashton, left, recently proved that starting a fight can lead to media coverage after he accused Avi Lewis, right, of undermining provincial NDP governments, Gerry Nicholls writes. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | January 22, 2026
NDP leadership candidate Heather McPherson, centre, is leading in endorsements, followed by Avi Lewis, left, and Rob Ashton. New Democrats will select their new leader at the end of March at the party's convention in Winnipeg, Man. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Neena Singhal
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | January 22, 2026
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | January 22, 2026
NDP leadership candidate Heather McPherson, centre, is leading in endorsements, followed by Avi Lewis, left, and Rob Ashton. New Democrats will select their new leader at the end of March at the party's convention in Winnipeg, Man. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Neena Singhal
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | December 18, 2025
The five NDP leadership contenders take to the stage on Oct. 22. The contest should be a chance for the diminished New Democratic Party to rediscover its roots, but it's failing that task, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | December 18, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | December 18, 2025
The five NDP leadership contenders take to the stage on Oct. 22. The contest should be a chance for the diminished New Democratic Party to rediscover its roots, but it's failing that task, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY STUART BENSON | October 30, 2025
NDP leadership candidates Rob Ashton, left, MP Heather McPherson, and Avi Lewis participated in a panel discussion, moderated by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's Jordan Leichnitz on Oct. 28, at the third annual Mouseland Gala. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Feature | BY STUART BENSON | October 30, 2025
Feature | BY STUART BENSON | October 30, 2025
NDP leadership candidates Rob Ashton, left, MP Heather McPherson, and Avi Lewis participated in a panel discussion, moderated by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's Jordan Leichnitz on Oct. 28, at the third annual Mouseland Gala. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 28, 2025
NDP leadership candidates Heather McPherson, left, Rob Ashton, and Avi Lewis addressed the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation gala as part of a panel in Ottawa on Oct. 28. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 28, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 28, 2025
NDP leadership candidates Heather McPherson, left, Rob Ashton, and Avi Lewis addressed the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation gala as part of a panel in Ottawa on Oct. 28. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 22, 2025
NDP leadership candidates Tanille Johnston, left, Avi Lewis, Tony McQuail, Heather McPherson, and Rob Ashton stand with with CLC president Bea Bruske at a forum hosted by the Canadian Labour Congress in Ottawa on Oct. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 22, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 22, 2025
NDP leadership candidates Tanille Johnston, left, Avi Lewis, Tony McQuail, Heather McPherson, and Rob Ashton stand with with CLC president Bea Bruske at a forum hosted by the Canadian Labour Congress in Ottawa on Oct. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 28, 2022
Conservative MP Candice Bergen, pictured Feb. 2, 2022, on the Hill, is the interim leader. After the ouster of Erin O’Toole as party leader on Feb. 2, the Conservative Party is about to embark on the challenging and important endeavour of electing a new leader. The outcome will not only determine if the Conservative Party is serious about winning the next election but also if the merger of the PC and Alliance parties that took place in 2003 will stay intact. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 28, 2022
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 28, 2022
Conservative MP Candice Bergen, pictured Feb. 2, 2022, on the Hill, is the interim leader. After the ouster of Erin O’Toole as party leader on Feb. 2, the Conservative Party is about to embark on the challenging and important endeavour of electing a new leader. The outcome will not only determine if the Conservative Party is serious about winning the next election but also if the merger of the PC and Alliance parties that took place in 2003 will stay intact. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 28, 2022
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest is widely expected to run for the Conservative party's leadership. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 28, 2022
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 28, 2022
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest is widely expected to run for the Conservative party's leadership. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ALICE CHEN | February 23, 2022
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, pictured speaking to media in the West Block on Dec. 1, 2021, is currently the only declared candidates in the Conservative Party leadership race and has wracked up more than two dozen caucus endorsements. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ALICE CHEN | February 23, 2022
News | BY ALICE CHEN | February 23, 2022
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, pictured speaking to media in the West Block on Dec. 1, 2021, is currently the only declared candidates in the Conservative Party leadership race and has wracked up more than two dozen caucus endorsements. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 9, 2022
A Freedom Convoy supporter waves a flag at the intersection of Kent and Slater streets on Feb. 5. For the Conservatives to throw their lot in with the extremists behind the nihilistic mob is obviously risky, as one assumes the majority of Canadians will probably return to their centrist political orientation once they get their frustrations over COVID out of their systems, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 9, 2022
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 9, 2022
A Freedom Convoy supporter waves a flag at the intersection of Kent and Slater streets on Feb. 5. For the Conservatives to throw their lot in with the extremists behind the nihilistic mob is obviously risky, as one assumes the majority of Canadians will probably return to their centrist political orientation once they get their frustrations over COVID out of their systems, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 9, 2022
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, pictured speaking to media in the West Block on Dec. 1, 2021. As the first to announce his intentions for leadership of the CPC, in what clearly was a calculated effort to 'big foot' others, time will tell if he has grown-up, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 9, 2022
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 9, 2022
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, pictured speaking to media in the West Block on Dec. 1, 2021. As the first to announce his intentions for leadership of the CPC, in what clearly was a calculated effort to 'big foot' others, time will tell if he has grown-up, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 9, 2022
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, now running for leadership of the Conservative Party, has been a public supporter of the 'Freedom Convoy,' seen here offering doughnuts to a participant. But the support Poilievre and some of his caucus colleagues have shown to the demonstration that has hamstrung the city of Ottawa, could be used against them in the next federal election, says former caucus member Sen. Dennis Patterson. Photograph courtesy of Twitter
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 9, 2022
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 9, 2022
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, now running for leadership of the Conservative Party, has been a public supporter of the 'Freedom Convoy,' seen here offering doughnuts to a participant. But the support Poilievre and some of his caucus colleagues have shown to the demonstration that has hamstrung the city of Ottawa, could be used against them in the next federal election, says former caucus member Sen. Dennis Patterson. Photograph courtesy of Twitter
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 7, 2022
Let's do this: After Erin O'Toole's ouster as party leader, some of the potential candidates who could seek the party's top job include: Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, top left, Conservative MPs Pierre Poilievre (announced on Feb. 5), Leslyn Lewis, Marilyn Gladu (who's endorsing Poilievre), Michelle Rempel Garner and Michael Chong. Former Conservative cabinet minister Peter MacKay, former Quebec premier Jean Charest, and former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall could also throw their hats into the ring. The Hill Times file photographs
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 7, 2022
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 7, 2022
Let's do this: After Erin O'Toole's ouster as party leader, some of the potential candidates who could seek the party's top job include: Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, top left, Conservative MPs Pierre Poilievre (announced on Feb. 5), Leslyn Lewis, Marilyn Gladu (who's endorsing Poilievre), Michelle Rempel Garner and Michael Chong. Former Conservative cabinet minister Peter MacKay, former Quebec premier Jean Charest, and former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall could also throw their hats into the ring. The Hill Times file photographs
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 7, 2022
Conservative MPs Warren Steinley, Kevin Waugh, Andrew Scheer, Senator Denise Batters, and MPs Fraser Tolmie, and Rosemarie Falk, pictured on Feb. 2, 2022, giving their thumbs up to the occupation of Ottawa's downtown core. Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly described the protests 'massive in scale, polarizing in content [and] dangerous in literally every aspect.' Photograph courtesy of Kevin Waugh on Twitter
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 7, 2022
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 7, 2022
Conservative MPs Warren Steinley, Kevin Waugh, Andrew Scheer, Senator Denise Batters, and MPs Fraser Tolmie, and Rosemarie Falk, pictured on Feb. 2, 2022, giving their thumbs up to the occupation of Ottawa's downtown core. Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly described the protests 'massive in scale, polarizing in content [and] dangerous in literally every aspect.' Photograph courtesy of Kevin Waugh on Twitter
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2022
As of deadline last week, four riding associations had informed the national council of the Conservative party that they want an early leadership review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2022
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 31, 2022
As of deadline last week, four riding associations had informed the national council of the Conservative party that they want an early leadership review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 26, 2022
Fascinating subplots will also be in Justin Trudeau’s flourishing 'will he or won’t he stay or go' dance and Erin O’Toole’s ongoing game of Survivor, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 26, 2022
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 26, 2022
Fascinating subplots will also be in Justin Trudeau’s flourishing 'will he or won’t he stay or go' dance and Erin O’Toole’s ongoing game of Survivor, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 24, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Jan. 12, 2022, on the Hill. Since the last federal election, Liberal staffers and MPs have been talking about the post-Justin Trudeau Liberal Party. Trudeau however has been saying consistently he has no plans to leave and will lead his party in the next election. The Hill Times photograh by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 24, 2022
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 24, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Jan. 12, 2022, on the Hill. Since the last federal election, Liberal staffers and MPs have been talking about the post-Justin Trudeau Liberal Party. Trudeau however has been saying consistently he has no plans to leave and will lead his party in the next election. The Hill Times photograh by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 24, 2022
The winter sitting of Parliament will be critical for Erin O'Toole's future as party leader. If he survives until the summer recess in June, he will most likely be able to lead his party in the next election. 'Erin O’Toole is basically facing a rearguard opposition to his own leadership every day he shows up to work,' said pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 24, 2022
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 24, 2022
The winter sitting of Parliament will be critical for Erin O'Toole's future as party leader. If he survives until the summer recess in June, he will most likely be able to lead his party in the next election. 'Erin O’Toole is basically facing a rearguard opposition to his own leadership every day he shows up to work,' said pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade