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Former Newfoundland premier Dwight Ball says his province has the natural resources and the people to help the federal government with its plan for big national projects, and that Ottawa just has to recognize it. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 7, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers questions at 90 Elgin Street in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2023, before meeting with Canada's premiers to discuss health-care funding. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 7, 2025
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 7, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers questions at 90 Elgin Street in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2023, before meeting with Canada's premiers to discuss health-care funding. 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
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
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 18, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at Rideau Hall on Sept. 11. As the issue makes its way through the courts, all federal parties should wait patiently, as they did with Bill 101. Successive court challenges reduced that law to a much less robust version, which is accepted by most Quebecers, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 18, 2019
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 18, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at Rideau Hall on Sept. 11. As the issue makes its way through the courts, all federal parties should wait patiently, as they did with Bill 101. Successive court challenges reduced that law to a much less robust version, which is accepted by most Quebecers, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | September 16, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May have been crisscrossing the country in the run-up to the election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | September 16, 2019
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | September 16, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May have been crisscrossing the country in the run-up to the election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has a busy fall campaign ahead of her, with plans to visit target ridings and regions, including in Ontario, Atlantic Canada, Quebec, and British Columbia, including Vancouver Island. Leading tour organizer is Debra Eindiguer, above right, who's one of two deputy campaign managers, with Jonathan Dickie, top right, leading the charge as national campaign manager. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of LinkedIn
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has a busy fall campaign ahead of her, with plans to visit target ridings and regions, including in Ontario, Atlantic Canada, Quebec, and British Columbia, including Vancouver Island. Leading tour organizer is Debra Eindiguer, above right, who's one of two deputy campaign managers, with Jonathan Dickie, top right, leading the charge as national campaign manager. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of LinkedIn
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 11, 2019
Facing pressure from supporters of the Green Party led by Elizabeth May, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh suffered a blow in New Brunswick last week, with eight former provincial candidates publicly supporting the Greens. Observers say it’s likely to be a ‘boost’ for the Green Party’s standing, though not enough to win seats. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 11, 2019
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 11, 2019
Facing pressure from supporters of the Green Party led by Elizabeth May, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh suffered a blow in New Brunswick last week, with eight former provincial candidates publicly supporting the Greens. Observers say it’s likely to be a ‘boost’ for the Green Party’s standing, though not enough to win seats. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 28, 2019
The G7 country leaders, pictured on Aug. 25, met in Biarritz, France, where U.S. President Donald Trump upped the ante on his usual three days’ worth of confusion and chaos, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 28, 2019
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | August 28, 2019
The G7 country leaders, pictured on Aug. 25, met in Biarritz, France, where U.S. President Donald Trump upped the ante on his usual three days’ worth of confusion and chaos, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 23, 2019
Rookie Liberal MP Eva Nassif, pictured with Liberal MP Randeep Sarai, announced unexpectedly last night she won't seek re-election in October. The Hill times file photograph
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 23, 2019
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 23, 2019
Rookie Liberal MP Eva Nassif, pictured with Liberal MP Randeep Sarai, announced unexpectedly last night she won't seek re-election in October. The Hill times file photograph
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 14, 2019
Former NDP MP Jack Harris, middle, pictured with former Conservative MP Laurie Hawn, left, and son John Harris, right, in 2014, is running again for a seat in the House of Commons in St. John’s East, N.L. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 14, 2019
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 14, 2019
Former NDP MP Jack Harris, middle, pictured with former Conservative MP Laurie Hawn, left, and son John Harris, right, in 2014, is running again for a seat in the House of Commons in St. John’s East, N.L. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | July 31, 2019
The Senate rose for the summer without passing Bill C-337, a private member’s bill which had received unanimous support in the House of Commons in May 2017. By not passing the bill, the Senate decided to roll the dice with the lives of women who were depending on it to do the right thing, writes Kathleen Finlay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | July 31, 2019
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | July 31, 2019
The Senate rose for the summer without passing Bill C-337, a private member’s bill which had received unanimous support in the House of Commons in May 2017. By not passing the bill, the Senate decided to roll the dice with the lives of women who were depending on it to do the right thing, writes Kathleen Finlay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 31, 2019
Former Gander, N.L., police officer Oswald Fudge inspired one the of the key figures in Come From Away, a Broadway sensation that showcases the province’s distinct heritage, culture, values, and history. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 31, 2019
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 31, 2019
Former Gander, N.L., police officer Oswald Fudge inspired one the of the key figures in Come From Away, a Broadway sensation that showcases the province’s distinct heritage, culture, values, and history. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
Opinion | July 29, 2019
Opinion | July 29, 2019
Opinion | July 29, 2019