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King Charles III inspects the honour guard at the Senate of Canada building in Ottawa before delivering the Throne Speech on May 27, 2025. The Royal Family’s ties to Newfoundland and Labrador are evident through landmarks in the province and even residents’ accents, writes non-affiliated Senator Iris G. Petten. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 19, 2025
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he and his fellow territorial leaders are working to present a 'united voice' to ensure any decisions about or for the North are made with northerners at the table. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 19, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 19, 2025
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he and his fellow territorial leaders are working to present a 'united voice' to ensure any decisions about or for the North are made with northerners at the table. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | February 12, 2025
The Council of the Federation, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, centre left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, centre right, have been in Washington, D.C., since Feb. 11 to push against the American president's tariffs. Photograph courtesy of Premier Danielle Smith's X account
News | BY IREM KOCA | February 12, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | February 12, 2025
The Council of the Federation, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, centre left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, centre right, have been in Washington, D.C., since Feb. 11 to push against the American president's tariffs. Photograph courtesy of Premier Danielle Smith's X account
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 10, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey, left, and Quebec Premier François Legault talk before the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 10, 2025
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 10, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey, left, and Quebec Premier François Legault talk before the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 27, 2025
Former Green Party deputy leader Jonathan Pedneault, in Ottawa on Jan. 27, says he’s returning to politics and plans to again be co-leader alongside current leader Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 27, 2025
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 27, 2025
Former Green Party deputy leader Jonathan Pedneault, in Ottawa on Jan. 27, says he’s returning to politics and plans to again be co-leader alongside current leader Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 17, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
At a news conference in Kanata, Ont. on Oct. 28, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a future CPC government would remove sales tax from new homes sold under $1-million. He says he would cut the federal Housing Accelerator Fund to partly cover for his proposed tax changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 17, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 17, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
At a news conference in Kanata, Ont. on Oct. 28, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a future CPC government would remove sales tax from new homes sold under $1-million. He says he would cut the federal Housing Accelerator Fund to partly cover for his proposed tax changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 6, 2019
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, left, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. The grievances that Alberta and Saskatchewan seem to have are no different from the entitlement of the white men who lead them, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 6, 2019
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 6, 2019
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, left, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. The grievances that Alberta and Saskatchewan seem to have are no different from the entitlement of the white men who lead them, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2019
Independent Senators Elaine McCoy, left, and Patti LaBoucane-Benson say that Alberta's Independent Senators would better serve the province by staying out of cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, file photograph
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2019
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2019
Independent Senators Elaine McCoy, left, and Patti LaBoucane-Benson say that Alberta's Independent Senators would better serve the province by staying out of cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, file photograph
Opinion | BY ANDREW CARDOZO | November 4, 2019
There are many potential solutions that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can choose from. Yes, there is no ideal solution and every suggestions here has its weaknesses. But several measures together can be effective, writes Andrew Cardozo. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ANDREW CARDOZO | November 4, 2019
Opinion | BY ANDREW CARDOZO | November 4, 2019
There are many potential solutions that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can choose from. Yes, there is no ideal solution and every suggestions here has its weaknesses. But several measures together can be effective, writes Andrew Cardozo. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 31, 2019
Outgoing NDP MP Matthew Dubé, who was defeated on Oct. 21, is pictured in a scrum in the West Block on Feb. 6, 2019. Mr. Dubé ays he has yet to decide whether to run again in the next election, but intends to remain involved with the party as it rebuilds in Quebec. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 31, 2019
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 31, 2019
Outgoing NDP MP Matthew Dubé, who was defeated on Oct. 21, is pictured in a scrum in the West Block on Feb. 6, 2019. Mr. Dubé ays he has yet to decide whether to run again in the next election, but intends to remain involved with the party as it rebuilds in Quebec. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Oct. 23, 2019, faced a barrage of questions about western alienation during his first press conference at the National Press Theatre following his election victory, last week. His Liberal Party didn't win a single seat in Alberta, where the oil sector that drives the economy has been floundering. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2019
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Oct. 23, 2019, faced a barrage of questions about western alienation during his first press conference at the National Press Theatre following his election victory, last week. His Liberal Party didn't win a single seat in Alberta, where the oil sector that drives the economy has been floundering. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2019
Liberal MP and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is running to capture his seat in Regina-Wascana for the ninth consecutive time, while anger towards his government has made the Liberals deeply unpopular in much of Saskatchewan. 'I always assume that I am 50 votes behind, and I have to go find them.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2019
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2019
Liberal MP and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is running to capture his seat in Regina-Wascana for the ninth consecutive time, while anger towards his government has made the Liberals deeply unpopular in much of Saskatchewan. 'I always assume that I am 50 votes behind, and I have to go find them.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 10, 2019
So far, neither Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau nor Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer have been able to break their parties' deadlock in the polls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 10, 2019
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 10, 2019
So far, neither Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau nor Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer have been able to break their parties' deadlock in the polls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 9, 2019
Quebec Premier François Legault has said there would be no legislation to prevent people serving the public from adding 'Hi' to their 'Bonjour,' writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Travail personnel/Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 9, 2019
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 9, 2019
Quebec Premier François Legault has said there would be no legislation to prevent people serving the public from adding 'Hi' to their 'Bonjour,' writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Travail personnel/Wikimedia Commons
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 7, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, pictured at Rideau Hall on Sept. 11, 2019, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, right, pictured speaking at the Manning Networking Conference on March 23, 2019. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 7, 2019
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 7, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, pictured at Rideau Hall on Sept. 11, 2019, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, right, pictured speaking at the Manning Networking Conference on March 23, 2019. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 25, 2019
Previously called Montreal West High School, Andrew Caddell writes that much has changed at his old school, now named the Royal West Academy. He's pictured far left with former classmates at their recent reunion. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 25, 2019
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 25, 2019
Previously called Montreal West High School, Andrew Caddell writes that much has changed at his old school, now named the Royal West Academy. He's pictured far left with former classmates at their recent reunion. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | September 25, 2019
The Liberals' campaign media bus back up traffic on Government Rd., in Burnaby, B.C., when it got stuck entering a parking lot before a public announcement on Sept. 24. Photograph courtesy of Glen McGregor/Twitter
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | September 25, 2019
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | September 25, 2019
The Liberals' campaign media bus back up traffic on Government Rd., in Burnaby, B.C., when it got stuck entering a parking lot before a public announcement on Sept. 24. Photograph courtesy of Glen McGregor/Twitter
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | September 18, 2019
Progressive Conservative Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister was re-elected to a majority government on Sept. 10. Manitoba Federal Liberal incumbents Jim Carr and Dan Vandal say that, despite Liberals in the province slipping from four to three seats, they're hopeful about their own election prospects. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and file photograph
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | September 18, 2019
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | September 18, 2019
Progressive Conservative Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister was re-elected to a majority government on Sept. 10. Manitoba Federal Liberal incumbents Jim Carr and Dan Vandal say that, despite Liberals in the province slipping from four to three seats, they're hopeful about their own election prospects. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and file photograph