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Liberal MPs say they will get the chance on March 9 to meet in-person after the break week to talk about the war in Iran, and they are eager to hear from Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured at a caucus meeting on the Hill, on why he so quickly supported the deadly U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | March 9, 2026
Canadians are left wondering what three recent defections from the Conservative Party say about the leadership of Pierre Poilievre, left, says Nik Nanos, while Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, is benefitting from still being in a ‘honeymoon’ phase. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | March 9, 2026
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | March 9, 2026
Canadians are left wondering what three recent defections from the Conservative Party say about the leadership of Pierre Poilievre, left, says Nik Nanos, while Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, is benefitting from still being in a ‘honeymoon’ phase. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | March 9, 2026
Mark Carney's first unforced error as prime minister was giving his blessing to the U.S. military attack on Iran, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | March 9, 2026
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | March 9, 2026
Mark Carney's first unforced error as prime minister was giving his blessing to the U.S. military attack on Iran, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KATHRYN MAY | March 6, 2026
Billed as part two of December’s sweeping reorganization, Prime Minister Mark Carney's latest shuffle moved, promoted, or reassigned another 16 senior bureaucrats. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KATHRYN MAY | March 6, 2026
News | BY KATHRYN MAY | March 6, 2026
Billed as part two of December’s sweeping reorganization, Prime Minister Mark Carney's latest shuffle moved, promoted, or reassigned another 16 senior bureaucrats. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | March 4, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With India, what had been framed as a serious sovereign breach was suddenly repositioned as an irritant best managed quietly in the service of trade diversification and export development, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Photograph courtesy of X/NarendraModi
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | March 4, 2026
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | March 4, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With India, what had been framed as a serious sovereign breach was suddenly repositioned as an irritant best managed quietly in the service of trade diversification and export development, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Photograph courtesy of X/NarendraModi
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 4, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney have both struck out on trips abroad during the House recess to make Canada’s case to international partners, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 4, 2026
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 4, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney have both struck out on trips abroad during the House recess to make Canada’s case to international partners, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE, ERNIE REGEHR | March 2, 2026
The U.S./Israel war on Iran has put Prime Minister Mark Carney on a tightrope: his Davos speech championed international co-operation and soft power diplomacy; yet his quick declaration of support for the war on Iran showed his continued tolerance of the hard power of military action, write Douglas Roche and Ernie Regehr. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE, ERNIE REGEHR | March 2, 2026
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE, ERNIE REGEHR | March 2, 2026
The U.S./Israel war on Iran has put Prime Minister Mark Carney on a tightrope: his Davos speech championed international co-operation and soft power diplomacy; yet his quick declaration of support for the war on Iran showed his continued tolerance of the hard power of military action, write Douglas Roche and Ernie Regehr. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JUSTIN S. CAMPBELL | March 2, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney is like the 'headlights' for nervous Canadians, giving them a farther view ahead and confidence that the path forward will be okay, according to Abacus Data CEO David Coletto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JUSTIN S. CAMPBELL | March 2, 2026
News | BY JUSTIN S. CAMPBELL | March 2, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney is like the 'headlights' for nervous Canadians, giving them a farther view ahead and confidence that the path forward will be okay, according to Abacus Data CEO David Coletto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | March 2, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured at the Canadian Media Producers Association's Prime Time event in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2026. The downfall of every Liberal government is eventually hubris. There is no reason for the PM to risk fulfilling that destiny a minute sooner than necessary, writes Jamie Carroll. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | March 2, 2026
Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | March 2, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured at the Canadian Media Producers Association's Prime Time event in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2026. The downfall of every Liberal government is eventually hubris. There is no reason for the PM to risk fulfilling that destiny a minute sooner than necessary, writes Jamie Carroll. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 2, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a MOU on Nov. 27, 2025, that set a series of conditions that could result in a private-sector proponent bringing forward a proposal for a pipeline from the province’s oil patch to British Columbia’s coast. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 2, 2026
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 2, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a MOU on Nov. 27, 2025, that set a series of conditions that could result in a private-sector proponent bringing forward a proposal for a pipeline from the province’s oil patch to British Columbia’s coast. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | February 25, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Defence Industrial Strategy may deliver short-term gains, but it could compromise long-term policy and economic coherence.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | February 25, 2026
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | February 25, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Defence Industrial Strategy may deliver short-term gains, but it could compromise long-term policy and economic coherence.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RAM MATHILAKATH | February 25, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s career has been shaped by disciplined risk management, institutional credibility, and respect for independent challenge. That gives Ottawa a credible path from chronic underperformance to reliable delivery, writes Ram Mathilakath. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RAM MATHILAKATH | February 25, 2026
Opinion | BY RAM MATHILAKATH | February 25, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s career has been shaped by disciplined risk management, institutional credibility, and respect for independent challenge. That gives Ottawa a credible path from chronic underperformance to reliable delivery, writes Ram Mathilakath. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | February 23, 2026
A burnt-out bus in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Mexican cartel members began burning businesses and vehicles on Feb. 22 after their leader died in military custody. Photograph courtesy of Don Martin
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | February 23, 2026
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | February 23, 2026
A burnt-out bus in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Mexican cartel members began burning businesses and vehicles on Feb. 22 after their leader died in military custody. Photograph courtesy of Don Martin
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 22, 2026
Mark Carney
Nanos Research data shows that if Prime Minister Mark Carney were to call an election right now, the Liberals could lose multiple seats in Quebec, though they would likely make up those losses through wins in other parts of the country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 22, 2026
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 22, 2026
Mark Carney
Nanos Research data shows that if Prime Minister Mark Carney were to call an election right now, the Liberals could lose multiple seats in Quebec, though they would likely make up those losses through wins in other parts of the country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WOJTEK GWIAZDA | February 19, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives at the West Block on Feb. 11, 2026. Right now Cuba is on the menu, and Canada, in its first real test after the Davos speech, has to decide whether it will stand by and watch the situation in Cuba worsen even more, writes Wojtek Gwiazda. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WOJTEK GWIAZDA | February 19, 2026
Opinion | BY WOJTEK GWIAZDA | February 19, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives at the West Block on Feb. 11, 2026. Right now Cuba is on the menu, and Canada, in its first real test after the Davos speech, has to decide whether it will stand by and watch the situation in Cuba worsen even more, writes Wojtek Gwiazda. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON, MARLO GLASS | February 18, 2026
Freshly-minted Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux said Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos was the catalyst that changed his mind and 'opened a lot of eyes for Canadians' about 'just how serious this national unity crisis actually is.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON, MARLO GLASS | February 18, 2026
News | BY STUART BENSON, MARLO GLASS | February 18, 2026
Freshly-minted Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux said Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos was the catalyst that changed his mind and 'opened a lot of eyes for Canadians' about 'just how serious this national unity crisis actually is.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | February 16, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Feb. 9, 2026. Ideological dexterity has been the key to Liberal success. Cabinet ministers who served Justin Trudeau serve Carney, even though in philosophy and policy orientation the two are worlds apart. It doesn’t matter. The ministers have eagerly signed on to the new program, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | February 16, 2026
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | February 16, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Feb. 9, 2026. Ideological dexterity has been the key to Liberal success. Cabinet ministers who served Justin Trudeau serve Carney, even though in philosophy and policy orientation the two are worlds apart. It doesn’t matter. The ministers have eagerly signed on to the new program, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 16, 2026
Although Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has embarked on a wide range of measures to transform the economy, including major nation-building projects and commitments on AI and data sovereignty, more changes are needed, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 16, 2026
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 16, 2026
Although Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has embarked on a wide range of measures to transform the economy, including major nation-building projects and commitments on AI and data sovereignty, more changes are needed, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade