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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a military strike on Venezuela on Jan. 3, resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is now being held in New York. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to get Canada on a new growth path in our increasingly uncertain world by investing $1-trillion in public and private money over the next five years and a doubling of Canada’s non-U.S. exports of goods and services to $600-billion over the next 10 years, but it will not be easy, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 24, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to get Canada on a new growth path in our increasingly uncertain world by investing $1-trillion in public and private money over the next five years and a doubling of Canada’s non-U.S. exports of goods and services to $600-billion over the next 10 years, but it will not be easy, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | December 23, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, shakes hands with Conservative MP Laila Goodridge after speaking before his caucus in the West Block on Sept. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | December 23, 2025
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | December 23, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, shakes hands with Conservative MP Laila Goodridge after speaking before his caucus in the West Block on Sept. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | December 22, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured on the Hill. No matter how many punches Poilievre throws at the Liberal government, nothing seems to change; he doesn’t seem to be having any impact. The reason for that, I’d argue, is that Prime Minister Mark Carney has basically adopted Conservative-style policies, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | December 22, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | December 22, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured on the Hill. No matter how many punches Poilievre throws at the Liberal government, nothing seems to change; he doesn’t seem to be having any impact. The reason for that, I’d argue, is that Prime Minister Mark Carney has basically adopted Conservative-style policies, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured Dec. 18, 2025, where the federal and Ontario governments signed a cooperation agreement to work together on development projects. Meanwhile, Carney said opposition MPs who choose to cross the floor are 'attracted by what we are doing,' as reported by Global News on Dec. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 22, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured Dec. 18, 2025, where the federal and Ontario governments signed a cooperation agreement to work together on development projects. Meanwhile, Carney said opposition MPs who choose to cross the floor are 'attracted by what we are doing,' as reported by Global News on Dec. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | December 17, 2025
New Liberal MP Michael Ma, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney celebrate Ma’s defection from the Conservatives at the annual Liberal holiday party on Dec. 11. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | December 17, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | December 17, 2025
New Liberal MP Michael Ma, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney celebrate Ma’s defection from the Conservatives at the annual Liberal holiday party on Dec. 11. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House on May 6, 2025. Trump seems to view other countries almost as if they were his subjects, meaning he thinks they should put the economic needs of America first, even if they must pay a price. Photograph courtesy White House photographer Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 15, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House on May 6, 2025. Trump seems to view other countries almost as if they were his subjects, meaning he thinks they should put the economic needs of America first, even if they must pay a price. Photograph courtesy White House photographer Daniel Torok
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 15, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The House returned on Sept. 15 following the summer break, while the Senate is scheduled to come back on Sept. 23. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 15, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 15, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The House returned on Sept. 15 following the summer break, while the Senate is scheduled to come back on Sept. 23. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | September 14, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney will be facing off in the House this week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | September 14, 2025
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | September 14, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney will be facing off in the House this week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 12, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Indigenous Advisory Council's 11 members on Sept. 10. The Privy Council Office says the list has regional representation, with members picked for their 'expertise in areas such as major projects, economic development, Indigenous rights, and regulatory processes.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 12, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 12, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Indigenous Advisory Council's 11 members on Sept. 10. The Privy Council Office says the list has regional representation, with members picked for their 'expertise in areas such as major projects, economic development, Indigenous rights, and regulatory processes.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SENATOR MARILOU MCPHEDRAN | September 12, 2025
ISG Senator Éric Forest arrives for the Senate sitting on June 25, 2025. Senators need to find the courage to question the government in responsible and responsive ways, writes Senator Marilou McPhedran. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SENATOR MARILOU MCPHEDRAN | September 12, 2025
Opinion | BY SENATOR MARILOU MCPHEDRAN | September 12, 2025
ISG Senator Éric Forest arrives for the Senate sitting on June 25, 2025. Senators need to find the courage to question the government in responsible and responsive ways, writes Senator Marilou McPhedran. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, far right, and the Liberal caucus are meeting in Edmonton this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | September 10, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, far right, and the Liberal caucus are meeting in Edmonton this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 8, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's accelerated spending review carries the risk his cabinet 'may not see all the political landmines that could be waiting for them,' says Chrétien-era Liberal minister Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 8, 2025
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 8, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's accelerated spending review carries the risk his cabinet 'may not see all the political landmines that could be waiting for them,' says Chrétien-era Liberal minister Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 8, 2025
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was recently in Germany touting Canada's LNG potential to prospective buyers, but David Crane writes that this government needs to be more realistic about that potential. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 8, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 8, 2025
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was recently in Germany touting Canada's LNG potential to prospective buyers, but David Crane writes that this government needs to be more realistic about that potential. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 4, 2025
Minister Mandy Gull-Masty
Indigenous Services Canada, headed by Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, says there is a 'risk' the government's target for tuberculosis rates across Inuit Nunangat won't be met this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 4, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 4, 2025
Minister Mandy Gull-Masty
Indigenous Services Canada, headed by Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, says there is a 'risk' the government's target for tuberculosis rates across Inuit Nunangat won't be met this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 3, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, centre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies. The fall has the potential to be an interesting one, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 3, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 3, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, centre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies. The fall has the potential to be an interesting one, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP STEPHEN FUHR | September 1, 2025
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, greets Prime Minister Mark Carney in Kyiv on Aug. 24. The prime minister's visit to Ukraine was the first in a four-country tour to strengthen and advance collaboration on commerce, energy, and defence with European allies. Photograph courtesy of X
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP STEPHEN FUHR | September 1, 2025
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP STEPHEN FUHR | September 1, 2025
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, greets Prime Minister Mark Carney in Kyiv on Aug. 24. The prime minister's visit to Ukraine was the first in a four-country tour to strengthen and advance collaboration on commerce, energy, and defence with European allies. Photograph courtesy of X
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 1, 2025
MPs will return to their seats in the House of Commons for the fall session on Sept. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 1, 2025
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 1, 2025
MPs will return to their seats in the House of Commons for the fall session on Sept. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade