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Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc have been tight lipped over what they hope to gain out of a trade deal with the Trump administration. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 29, 2025
In a post-Throne Speech panel hosted by the Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy, former British Columbia MP Peter Julian noted the speech only signalled maintaining the current national pharmacare program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 29, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 29, 2025
In a post-Throne Speech panel hosted by the Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy, former British Columbia MP Peter Julian noted the speech only signalled maintaining the current national pharmacare program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 28, 2025
Delegates vote on a resolution at the NDP's 2023 convention. With the goal of broadening the party’s appeal, NDP leadership has adopted the posture of Liberal centrism. The result is blurred lines, policy convergence, and disenchanted voters, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 28, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 28, 2025
Delegates vote on a resolution at the NDP's 2023 convention. With the goal of broadening the party’s appeal, NDP leadership has adopted the posture of Liberal centrism. The result is blurred lines, policy convergence, and disenchanted voters, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | May 26, 2025
Newly elected MPs attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21, 2025. The House will be full this week when MPs return for this Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | May 26, 2025
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | May 26, 2025
Newly elected MPs attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21, 2025. The House will be full this week when MPs return for this Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | May 22, 2025
The NDP’s strong provincial wings have produced strong leaders in B.C. Premier David Eby and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew. Both would be federal leadership front-runners if they ever put their hat in the ring, writes Matt Chilliak. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | May 22, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | May 22, 2025
The NDP’s strong provincial wings have produced strong leaders in B.C. Premier David Eby and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew. Both would be federal leadership front-runners if they ever put their hat in the ring, writes Matt Chilliak. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 12, 2025
Former MPs Maryam Monsef, left, Mike Morrice, Alistair MacGregor, and Nelly Shin speak about their experiences moving out of public office following their defeats this election for Morrice and MacGregor and in 2021 for Monsef and Shin. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 12, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 12, 2025
Former MPs Maryam Monsef, left, Mike Morrice, Alistair MacGregor, and Nelly Shin speak about their experiences moving out of public office following their defeats this election for Morrice and MacGregor and in 2021 for Monsef and Shin. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DONALD WRIGHT | September 29, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trdeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, and Bloc Québécois Yves-François Blanchet. Professor Donald Wright writes that journalists, political scientists, and historians will be dissecting the 'election about nothing' in the coming days, months, and years. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DONALD WRIGHT | September 29, 2021
Opinion | BY DONALD WRIGHT | September 29, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trdeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, and Bloc Québécois Yves-François Blanchet. Professor Donald Wright writes that journalists, political scientists, and historians will be dissecting the 'election about nothing' in the coming days, months, and years. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | September 29, 2021
Indigenous MPs looking forward to taking their seats in the House of Commons during the 44th Parliament say they plan to become active members of the Indigenous caucus, push for action to ensure Indigenous people in Canada can succeed, and work to have priority issues viewed through and Indigenous lens. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | September 29, 2021
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | September 29, 2021
Indigenous MPs looking forward to taking their seats in the House of Commons during the 44th Parliament say they plan to become active members of the Indigenous caucus, push for action to ensure Indigenous people in Canada can succeed, and work to have priority issues viewed through and Indigenous lens. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | September 23, 2021
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | September 23, 2021
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | September 23, 2021
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 21, 2021
Liberal candidate Yasir Naqvi won the riding of Ottawa Centre, Ont., which was previously held by Liberal cabinet minister Catherine McKenna. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 21, 2021
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 21, 2021
Liberal candidate Yasir Naqvi won the riding of Ottawa Centre, Ont., which was previously held by Liberal cabinet minister Catherine McKenna. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 20, 2021
It's showtime: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier. It's election day across Canada on Monday, Sept. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 20, 2021
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 20, 2021
It's showtime: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier. It's election day across Canada on Monday, Sept. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 13, 2021
Quebec Premier François Legault, pictured in this file photo, is hedging his bets, calling on Quebecers to support a nationalist party that will devolve more powers with no conditions to Quebec. He is also suggesting that the best outcome would be a Conservative minority with a strong Bloc Québécois contingent, writes Sheila Copps. Photograph courtesy of Instagram
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 13, 2021
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 13, 2021
Quebec Premier François Legault, pictured in this file photo, is hedging his bets, calling on Quebecers to support a nationalist party that will devolve more powers with no conditions to Quebec. He is also suggesting that the best outcome would be a Conservative minority with a strong Bloc Québécois contingent, writes Sheila Copps. Photograph courtesy of Instagram
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 8, 2021
Managing the turbulent relationship with Beijing will be the most important foreign policy task for whichever party and its leader wins in the Sept. 20 federal election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 8, 2021
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 8, 2021
Managing the turbulent relationship with Beijing will be the most important foreign policy task for whichever party and its leader wins in the Sept. 20 federal election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 6, 2021
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured with local candidates during an announcement at Ottawa's Tavern on the Hill on Aug. 30. He made his way to British Columbia later that day. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 6, 2021
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 6, 2021
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured with local candidates during an announcement at Ottawa's Tavern on the Hill on Aug. 30. He made his way to British Columbia later that day. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY PIERRE CYR | September 6, 2021
From left: Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and NDP Jagmeet Singh. The approaches and themes to these three party platforms are important to understand, particularly in the tight two-way race between the Liberals and Tories that we are seeing today, writes Pierre Cyr. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY PIERRE CYR | September 6, 2021
Opinion | BY PIERRE CYR | September 6, 2021
From left: Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and NDP Jagmeet Singh. The approaches and themes to these three party platforms are important to understand, particularly in the tight two-way race between the Liberals and Tories that we are seeing today, writes Pierre Cyr. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | September 1, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been confronted by angry anti-vaccine and COVID-restriction protesters at multiple stops along his tour as Liberal leader in the election campaign. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | September 1, 2021
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | September 1, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been confronted by angry anti-vaccine and COVID-restriction protesters at multiple stops along his tour as Liberal leader in the election campaign. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | August 25, 2021
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | August 25, 2021
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | August 25, 2021
News | BY ALICE CHEN | August 25, 2021
The party leaders are all portrayed and emphasized in their social media platforms in different ways, for better or worse. Digital campaigns may be particularly important this year, given the increased focus on online spaces during the pandemic. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY ALICE CHEN | August 25, 2021
News | BY ALICE CHEN | August 25, 2021
The party leaders are all portrayed and emphasized in their social media platforms in different ways, for better or worse. Digital campaigns may be particularly important this year, given the increased focus on online spaces during the pandemic. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia