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In his Davos speech, Prime Minister Mark Carney cautioned we can’t live within a lie. With repeated warnings of catastrophic climate change, we can’t keep living this lie, writes Trevor Hancock.  World Economic Forum photograph courtesy of Ciaran McCrickard
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 9, 2026
Although some Canadians may worry about the impact of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, left, recent speech in Davos on the relationship with the U.S., the truth is that President Donald Trump is the one that has harmed the camaraderie, Michael Harris writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 9, 2026
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 9, 2026
Although some Canadians may worry about the impact of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, left, recent speech in Davos on the relationship with the U.S., the truth is that President Donald Trump is the one that has harmed the camaraderie, Michael Harris writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 9, 2026
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured Jan. 27, 2026, at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony at the National National Holocaust Monument In Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 9, 2026
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 9, 2026
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured Jan. 27, 2026, at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony at the National National Holocaust Monument In Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 6, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals are leading by between four and 15 points in national public opinion polls. It would be strategically smart to capitalize on this advantage by going to the polls early, says Nik Nanos, chief data scientist for Nanos Research. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 6, 2026
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 6, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals are leading by between four and 15 points in national public opinion polls. It would be strategically smart to capitalize on this advantage by going to the polls early, says Nik Nanos, chief data scientist for Nanos Research. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 5, 2026
Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said greater integration at all levels with Canada is important for his country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 5, 2026
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 5, 2026
Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said greater integration at all levels with Canada is important for his country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RAM MATHILAKATH | February 4, 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 4, 2026
Opinion | BY RAM MATHILAKATH | February 4, 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 ABBAS RANA | January 26, 2026
Canadians are looking for ‘stability so the prime minister and the administration can get the job done,’ says Ontario Liberal caucus chair Michael Coteau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 26, 2026
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 26, 2026
Canadians are looking for ‘stability so the prime minister and the administration can get the job done,’ says Ontario Liberal caucus chair Michael Coteau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEN POLK | January 26, 2026
Quebec Premier François Legault announced on Jan. 14, 2026, that he will resign as premier and won't run in the October election, but he will remain in his role until the party elects a new leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEN POLK | January 26, 2026
Opinion | BY KEN POLK | January 26, 2026
Quebec Premier François Legault announced on Jan. 14, 2026, that he will resign as premier and won't run in the October election, but he will remain in his role until the party elects a new leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 26, 2026
People walk along Parliament Hill on Jan. 21, 2026. Parliament should work together to lead Canadians through this crisis right now. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 26, 2026
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 26, 2026
People walk along Parliament Hill on Jan. 21, 2026. Parliament should work together to lead Canadians through this crisis right now. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ASHTON ARSENAULT | January 22, 2026
MP Michael Ma, left, crossed the floor from the Conservative Party to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals on Dec. 11, 2025, a move that brought the Liberals to within one seat of a majority government at the time. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Opinion | BY ASHTON ARSENAULT | January 22, 2026
Opinion | BY ASHTON ARSENAULT | January 22, 2026
MP Michael Ma, left, crossed the floor from the Conservative Party to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals on Dec. 11, 2025, a move that brought the Liberals to within one seat of a majority government at the time. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Opinion | BY INTERIM NDP LEADER DON DAVIES | January 22, 2026
The impacts of American threats to our nation’s sovereignty and our economy are being felt by Canadians from all walks of life, writes Don Davies, pictured centre, the interim leader of the New Democratic Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY INTERIM NDP LEADER DON DAVIES | January 22, 2026
Opinion | BY INTERIM NDP LEADER DON DAVIES | January 22, 2026
The impacts of American threats to our nation’s sovereignty and our economy are being felt by Canadians from all walks of life, writes Don Davies, pictured centre, the interim leader of the New Democratic Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LEO HOUSAKOS | January 22, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney claimed Bill C-4, the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act, was a high priority, and yet the legislation floundered in the House until the end of December, writes Conservative Senator Leo Housakos, leader of the opposition in the Senate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LEO HOUSAKOS | January 22, 2026
Opinion | BY LEO HOUSAKOS | January 22, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney claimed Bill C-4, the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act, was a high priority, and yet the legislation floundered in the House until the end of December, writes Conservative Senator Leo Housakos, leader of the opposition in the Senate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 21, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20. World Economic Forum photograph courtesy of Ciaran McCrickard
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 21, 2026
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 21, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20. World Economic Forum photograph courtesy of Ciaran McCrickard
Opinion | BY PRIME MINISTER MARK CARNEY | January 21, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20, 2026. Photograph courtesy of the World Economic Forum/Ciaran McCrickard
Opinion | BY PRIME MINISTER MARK CARNEY | January 21, 2026
Opinion | BY PRIME MINISTER MARK CARNEY | January 21, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20, 2026. Photograph courtesy of the World Economic Forum/Ciaran McCrickard
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | January 19, 2026
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed, pictured, said his organization has been 'left in the dark' about the status of pledges made under former prime minster Justin Trudeau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | January 19, 2026
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | January 19, 2026
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed, pictured, said his organization has been 'left in the dark' about the status of pledges made under former prime minster Justin Trudeau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | January 19, 2026
Pope Leo, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump pulls the U.S. out of dozens of UN agencies in an astonishing act of thumbing his nose at the world body. Leo, speaking to the Vatican diplomatic corps, praises the UN and says it should play a 'key role' in building a more just future, writes Douglas Roche. Photographs courtesy of Commons Wikimedia and the White House official photographer Molly Riley
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | January 19, 2026
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | January 19, 2026
Pope Leo, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump pulls the U.S. out of dozens of UN agencies in an astonishing act of thumbing his nose at the world body. Leo, speaking to the Vatican diplomatic corps, praises the UN and says it should play a 'key role' in building a more just future, writes Douglas Roche. Photographs courtesy of Commons Wikimedia and the White House official photographer Molly Riley
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 19, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently engaged in a multi-stop international visit to China and Qatar, should be employing a communications strategy to bring Canadians on board in a far more substantive way, says John Delacourt, a former director of communications for the Liberal Research Bureau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 19, 2026
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 19, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently engaged in a multi-stop international visit to China and Qatar, should be employing a communications strategy to bring Canadians on board in a far more substantive way, says John Delacourt, a former director of communications for the Liberal Research Bureau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 19, 2026
As Canada faces another year of uncertainty and its most serious challenges since the Second World War, Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, would be wise to employ a much stronger communications strategy to bring Canadians on board in a 'far more substantive way.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 19, 2026
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 19, 2026
As Canada faces another year of uncertainty and its most serious challenges since the Second World War, Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, would be wise to employ a much stronger communications strategy to bring Canadians on board in a 'far more substantive way.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade