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New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, left, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, centre, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe say they are all interested in discussing a pharmacare deal with the federal government, but any deal would have to respect each individual province’s unique needs and realities. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | October 27, 2025
Linda Silas, front, at an event in Ottawa earlier this year, with Jason MacLean, chair of the Canadian Health Coalition. Silas told The Hill Times that she felt there was a lack of 'directives' from the health ministers after their meeting about how they were going to tackle pan-Canadian licensing and violence against health care workers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | October 27, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | October 27, 2025
Linda Silas, front, at an event in Ottawa earlier this year, with Jason MacLean, chair of the Canadian Health Coalition. Silas told The Hill Times that she felt there was a lack of 'directives' from the health ministers after their meeting about how they were going to tackle pan-Canadian licensing and violence against health care workers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 8, 2025
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was recently in Germany touting Canada's LNG potential to prospective buyers, but David Crane writes that this government needs to be more realistic about that potential. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 8, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 8, 2025
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was recently in Germany touting Canada's LNG potential to prospective buyers, but David Crane writes that this government needs to be more realistic about that potential. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | August 17, 2025
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 TESSIE SANCI | August 17, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | August 17, 2025
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 MARLO GLASS | July 26, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Mark Carney
Relations between Ottawa and the premiers have seemingly never been better, as provinces race to sign trade deals with one another. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 26, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 26, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Mark Carney
Relations between Ottawa and the premiers have seemingly never been better, as provinces race to sign trade deals with one another. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | June 23, 2025
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
Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | June 23, 2025
Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | June 23, 2025
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 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
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 24, 2019
While many of the buildings have been repurposed at the former American military base in Stephenville, Nfld., there are still rusting hangars and street signs with American state names that make it look like an abandoned movie set. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 24, 2019
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 24, 2019
While many of the buildings have been repurposed at the former American military base in Stephenville, Nfld., there are still rusting hangars and street signs with American state names that make it look like an abandoned movie set. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 17, 2019
Conservative Senator Dennis Patterson said during the Senate's study of the Indigenous Languages Act, it became 'very clear' that Inuit 'had been overlooked in consultations' by the Liberals. Photograph courtesy of the Senate of Canada
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 17, 2019
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 17, 2019
Conservative Senator Dennis Patterson said during the Senate's study of the Indigenous Languages Act, it became 'very clear' that Inuit 'had been overlooked in consultations' by the Liberals. Photograph courtesy of the Senate of Canada
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 17, 2019
Quebec Premier François Legault says the restrictions imposed in his province by Bill 21 is ‘what the people want.’ But, Andrew Caddell asks, how far does that go? Photograph courtesy of CAQ’s Instagram
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 17, 2019
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 17, 2019
Quebec Premier François Legault says the restrictions imposed in his province by Bill 21 is ‘what the people want.’ But, Andrew Caddell asks, how far does that go? Photograph courtesy of CAQ’s Instagram
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 17, 2019
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Environment Minister Sonya Savage talk to reporters in Ottawa in May. Mr. Kenney announced the launch of the $2.5-million public inquiry to look into 'foreign special interests secretively spending tens of millions of dollars to thwart Alberta’s economic development by land locking our energy' on July 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 17, 2019
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 17, 2019
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Environment Minister Sonya Savage talk to reporters in Ottawa in May. Mr. Kenney announced the launch of the $2.5-million public inquiry to look into 'foreign special interests secretively spending tens of millions of dollars to thwart Alberta’s economic development by land locking our energy' on July 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 17, 2019
B.C. Premier John Horgan, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, and Quebec Premier François Legault were among those huddled July 9-11 for the last Council of the Federation meeting, setting the stage for federal election’s energy fight. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Louis Roy
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 17, 2019
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 17, 2019
B.C. Premier John Horgan, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, and Quebec Premier François Legault were among those huddled July 9-11 for the last Council of the Federation meeting, setting the stage for federal election’s energy fight. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Louis Roy