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Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, welcomes new Liberal MP Michael Ma to the stage at the Liberals' holiday party, just a few hours after Ma announced he was crossing the floor from the Conservatives. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | December 8, 2025
Former Liberal MP Sergio Marchi, right, pictured during an interview with journalist Andrew Cohen at the launch of his new book in Ottawa on Nov. 18, 2025. The Hill Times photograh by Tessie Sanci
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | December 8, 2025
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | December 8, 2025
Former Liberal MP Sergio Marchi, right, pictured during an interview with journalist Andrew Cohen at the launch of his new book in Ottawa on Nov. 18, 2025. The Hill Times photograh by Tessie Sanci
Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL, BRIAN KLUNDER | December 8, 2025
One of the few changes that were announced last week—which is telling in a couple of ways—was to appoint Joël Lightbound, pictured, as the new Quebec lieutenant, one of Steven Guilbeault’s additional jobs.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL, BRIAN KLUNDER | December 8, 2025
Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL, BRIAN KLUNDER | December 8, 2025
One of the few changes that were announced last week—which is telling in a couple of ways—was to appoint Joël Lightbound, pictured, as the new Quebec lieutenant, one of Steven Guilbeault’s additional jobs.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 8, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 27, outlining a shared commitment to establish Canada as 'a global energy superpower.' The HIll Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 8, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 8, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 27, outlining a shared commitment to establish Canada as 'a global energy superpower.' The HIll Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | December 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met with First Nations chiefs at a summit in Ottawa on Dec. 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | December 6, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | December 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met with First Nations chiefs at a summit in Ottawa on Dec. 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | December 5, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin did not answer questions about whether a new pipeline would increase emissions in a recent parliamentary committee appearance. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | December 5, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | December 5, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin did not answer questions about whether a new pipeline would increase emissions in a recent parliamentary committee appearance. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | August 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney enters The Office of the Prime Minister in downtown Ottawa on Aug. 6, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney enters the Prime Minister's Office in downtown Ottawa on Aug. 6, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | August 11, 2025
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | August 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney enters The Office of the Prime Minister in downtown Ottawa on Aug. 6, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney enters the Prime Minister's Office in downtown Ottawa on Aug. 6, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | August 11, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney scrums with reporters before the Prime Minister’s First Nations summit on Bill C-5 in Gatineau, Que., on July 17, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | August 11, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | August 11, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney scrums with reporters before the Prime Minister’s First Nations summit on Bill C-5 in Gatineau, Que., on July 17, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | August 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in West Block on June 19, 2025.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Innovation Minister Mélanie Joly, second left, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the Commons foyer in the West Block on June 19, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | August 11, 2025
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | August 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in West Block on June 19, 2025.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Innovation Minister Mélanie Joly, second left, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the Commons foyer in the West Block on June 19, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | August 11, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | August 11, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | August 11, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | August 11, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured on Jan. 15, 2025, at a first ministers meeting in Ottawa, wearing a ‘Canada is Not For Sale’ hat. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | August 11, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | August 11, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured on Jan. 15, 2025, at a first ministers meeting in Ottawa, wearing a ‘Canada is Not For Sale’ hat. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 7, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at the opening of the Calgary Stampede on July 4, 2025. Photograph courtesy of X/Pierre Poilievre
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 7, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 7, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at the opening of the Calgary Stampede on July 4, 2025. Photograph courtesy of X/Pierre Poilievre
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | August 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, attended Vancouver Pride alongside Liberal MPs Zoe Royer, centre right, Ernie Klassen, right, and Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight. Photograph courtesy of X
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | August 6, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | August 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, attended Vancouver Pride alongside Liberal MPs Zoe Royer, centre right, Ernie Klassen, right, and Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight. Photograph courtesy of X
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | August 4, 2025
Pollster Nik Nanos said Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, 'running a full-throttle government that is much more business-like, very focused and results-oriented. I don’t think we’ve seen this level of pace of effort and speed. This is a high-intensity government that is extremely focused and wants results. The big question is, can he deliver?' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | August 4, 2025
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | August 4, 2025
Pollster Nik Nanos said Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, 'running a full-throttle government that is much more business-like, very focused and results-oriented. I don’t think we’ve seen this level of pace of effort and speed. This is a high-intensity government that is extremely focused and wants results. The big question is, can he deliver?' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | August 4, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney gives opening remarks at the Prime Minister’s First Nations summit on Bill C-5 in Gatineau, Que., on July 17, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | August 4, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | August 4, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney gives opening remarks at the Prime Minister’s First Nations summit on Bill C-5 in Gatineau, Que., on July 17, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | August 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, pictured with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand on July 30, says Canada would become the third G7 country to commit to recognizing Palestinian statehood. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | August 2, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | August 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, pictured with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand on July 30, says Canada would become the third G7 country to commit to recognizing Palestinian statehood. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | July 30, 2025
Provincial and federal Liberal sources say Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie's problems in Ottawa could expand well beyond any potential challenger's leadership aspirations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | July 30, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | July 30, 2025
Provincial and federal Liberal sources say Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie's problems in Ottawa could expand well beyond any potential challenger's leadership aspirations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | July 28, 2025
Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives at the West Block on July 21, 2025, ahead of a meeting with a bipartisan delegation of United States Senators. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | July 28, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | July 28, 2025
Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives at the West Block on July 21, 2025, ahead of a meeting with a bipartisan delegation of United States Senators. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade