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NDP interim leader Don Davies, centre, and NDP House Leader Alexandre Boulerice are two of seven NDP MPs in the House of Commons after a dramatic election loss. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 31, 2025
Avi Lewis, left, Heather McPherson, and Nathan Cullen.
Who qualify as early potential contenders? I see three: Avi Lewis, left, son of former Ontario NDP leader Stephen and grandson of former federal leader David, NDP MP Heather McPherson, the party’s foreign affairs critic, and former B.C. MP Nathan Cullen, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 31, 2025
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 31, 2025
Avi Lewis, left, Heather McPherson, and Nathan Cullen.
Who qualify as early potential contenders? I see three: Avi Lewis, left, son of former Ontario NDP leader Stephen and grandson of former federal leader David, NDP MP Heather McPherson, the party’s foreign affairs critic, and former B.C. MP Nathan Cullen, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 23, 2025
NDP MP Heather McPherson is considering a leadership run. The party has to decide what it wants to be, in an era where political branding, not base-building, is the shortcut to survival, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 23, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 23, 2025
NDP MP Heather McPherson is considering a leadership run. The party has to decide what it wants to be, in an era where political branding, not base-building, is the shortcut to survival, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 10, 2025
Don Davies
After April’s election resulted in a devastating loss for the NDP, the party appointed Don Davies as interim leader. Now, New Democrats prepare for a leadership race while battling infighting among party management and grassroots supporters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 10, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 10, 2025
Don Davies
After April’s election resulted in a devastating loss for the NDP, the party appointed Don Davies as interim leader. Now, New Democrats prepare for a leadership race while battling infighting among party management and grassroots supporters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies have some work to do this summer to pull their parties ahead, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies have some work to do this summer to pull their parties ahead, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, pictured with Conservative MP Dalwinder Gill, said that, if elected in a Aug. 18 byelection, he would fight for Alberta, adding that ‘the era of Ottawa telling Alberta to shut up and pay up must come to an end once and for all.’ Photograph courtesy of X
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, pictured with Conservative MP Dalwinder Gill, said that, if elected in a Aug. 18 byelection, he would fight for Alberta, adding that ‘the era of Ottawa telling Alberta to shut up and pay up must come to an end once and for all.’ Photograph courtesy of X
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
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 18, 2021
Party leaders are in a race against the clock to fill their slate of candidates in time for the Sept. 20 election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 18, 2021
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 18, 2021
Party leaders are in a race against the clock to fill their slate of candidates in time for the Sept. 20 election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia