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Opinion | BY ANN FITZ-GERALD, HALYNA PADALKO | September 5, 2024
Justin Trudeau
The fight against disinformation is a critical task for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, particularly given the increasingly fragmented nature of Canadian society, write Ann Fitz-Gerald and Halyna Padalko. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANN FITZ-GERALD, HALYNA PADALKO | September 5, 2024
Opinion | BY ANN FITZ-GERALD, HALYNA PADALKO | September 5, 2024
Justin Trudeau
The fight against disinformation is a critical task for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, particularly given the increasingly fragmented nature of Canadian society, write Ann Fitz-Gerald and Halyna Padalko. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 2, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The next federal election will be in October 2025, or sooner, and polling has suggested for more than a year that it will bring a change in government. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 2, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 2, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The next federal election will be in October 2025, or sooner, and polling has suggested for more than a year that it will bring a change in government. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2024
Election signs posted in Ottawa Centre, Ont., during the 2019 election. Political parties don't need to have a registered electoral district association in order to run a candidate in a riding, but they do if they want local campaigns to be able to fundraise or undertake other activities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2024
Election signs posted in Ottawa Centre, Ont., during the 2019 election. Political parties don't need to have a registered electoral district association in order to run a candidate in a riding, but they do if they want local campaigns to be able to fundraise or undertake other activities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 19, 2024
Former NDP MLA Lisa Roberts, left, lost the last election to Liberal MP Andy Fillmore by a three percentage point margin. Now, Fillmore is stepping down to run for the mayor of Halifax, and Roberts has been campaigning since spring to win this seat. Photographs courtesy of Lisa Roberts and andyfillmore.ca
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 19, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 19, 2024
Former NDP MLA Lisa Roberts, left, lost the last election to Liberal MP Andy Fillmore by a three percentage point margin. Now, Fillmore is stepping down to run for the mayor of Halifax, and Roberts has been campaigning since spring to win this seat. Photographs courtesy of Lisa Roberts and andyfillmore.ca
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | August 15, 2024
Justin Trudeau, left, Pierre Poilievre, Yves-François Blanchet, Jagmeet Singh, above left, and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | August 15, 2024
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | August 15, 2024
Justin Trudeau, left, Pierre Poilievre, Yves-François Blanchet, Jagmeet Singh, above left, and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 31, 2024
Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2024.
The Foreign Interference Commission, led by Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, is uncovering weaknesses in our electoral system. It is incumbent on the political parties to put our democracy and national security ahead of any monetary and political gains, writes Henry Chan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 31, 2024
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 31, 2024
Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2024.
The Foreign Interference Commission, led by Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, is uncovering weaknesses in our electoral system. It is incumbent on the political parties to put our democracy and national security ahead of any monetary and political gains, writes Henry Chan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 24, 2024
Conservative MP-elect Don Stewart—pictured with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and supporters—won the June 24 Toronto-St. Paul's byelection that saw the names of 84 candidates on the ballot, part of a protest against the electoral system. Photograph courtesy of X
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 24, 2024
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 24, 2024
Conservative MP-elect Don Stewart—pictured with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and supporters—won the June 24 Toronto-St. Paul's byelection that saw the names of 84 candidates on the ballot, part of a protest against the electoral system. Photograph courtesy of X
List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | July 22, 2024 | UPDATED September 5, 2024
Goodbye and good luck: Liberal MP Seamus O'Regan, left, Conservative MP Ed Fast, NDP MP Rachel Blaney, Liberal MP Omar Alghabra, and former Conservative now Independent MP Alain Rayes are some of the 26 MPs who, as of July 22, have said they won't run again in the next federal election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | July 22, 2024 | UPDATED September 5, 2024
List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | July 22, 2024 | UPDATED September 5, 2024
Goodbye and good luck: Liberal MP Seamus O'Regan, left, Conservative MP Ed Fast, NDP MP Rachel Blaney, Liberal MP Omar Alghabra, and former Conservative now Independent MP Alain Rayes are some of the 26 MPs who, as of July 22, have said they won't run again in the next federal election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 17, 2024
Conservative MP John Williamson, left, Liberal MP Michael Coteau, centre, and Bloc MP Kristina Michaud say they're using this summer to meet residents of the new areas they'll be running to represent next election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 17, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 17, 2024
Conservative MP John Williamson, left, Liberal MP Michael Coteau, centre, and Bloc MP Kristina Michaud say they're using this summer to meet residents of the new areas they'll be running to represent next election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2024
Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di began his posting in Ottawa on June 26, replacing past envoy Cong Peiwu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2024
Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di began his posting in Ottawa on June 26, replacing past envoy Cong Peiwu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 15, 2024
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won the country's general election on July 4, ushering in a Labour government for the first time in 14 years. Wikimedia Commons photograph by Simon Harris/No 10 Downing Street
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 15, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 15, 2024
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won the country's general election on July 4, ushering in a Labour government for the first time in 14 years. Wikimedia Commons photograph by Simon Harris/No 10 Downing Street
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 15, 2024
Jonathan Pedneault hugs Green Party Leader Elizabeth May at a July 9 press event in Ottawa where Pedneault announced his resignation as the party’s co-leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 15, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 15, 2024
Jonathan Pedneault hugs Green Party Leader Elizabeth May at a July 9 press event in Ottawa where Pedneault announced his resignation as the party’s co-leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must call a high-stakes byelection in the Montreal-area riding of LaSalle–Émard–Verdun by July 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must call a high-stakes byelection in the Montreal-area riding of LaSalle–Émard–Verdun by July 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 10, 2024
Canadian political parties will find different lessons in the campaigns led by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron, writes Tim Powers. 10 Downing Street photograph by Simon Dawson and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 10, 2024
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 10, 2024
Canadian political parties will find different lessons in the campaigns led by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron, writes Tim Powers. 10 Downing Street photograph by Simon Dawson and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 5, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is 'committed' to staying on as prime minister in an interview with CBC News on July 1. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 5, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 5, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is 'committed' to staying on as prime minister in an interview with CBC News on July 1. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | July 3, 2024
Upcoming byelections in Quebec, Manitoba, B.C., and Nova Scotia could further test voter and caucus support for Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader, as well as the durability of his supply-and-confidence agreement with the NDP. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | July 3, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | July 3, 2024
Upcoming byelections in Quebec, Manitoba, B.C., and Nova Scotia could further test voter and caucus support for Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader, as well as the durability of his supply-and-confidence agreement with the NDP. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 28, 2024
Three-term Liberal MP Wayne Long wants Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down as party leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 28, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 28, 2024
Three-term Liberal MP Wayne Long wants Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down as party leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Following an upset loss in the June 24 Toronto-St. Paul's byelection, there's nothing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photograph earlier this year, can do to change his party's fate, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Following an upset loss in the June 24 Toronto-St. Paul's byelection, there's nothing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photograph earlier this year, can do to change his party's fate, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 26, 2024
The surprise win by Conservative Don Stewart in downtown Toronto likely suggests the party's on the right track to win the general election, as long as Leader Pierre Poilievre stays the course, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Photograph courtesy of X
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 26, 2024
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 26, 2024
The surprise win by Conservative Don Stewart in downtown Toronto likely suggests the party's on the right track to win the general election, as long as Leader Pierre Poilievre stays the course, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Photograph courtesy of X
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 26, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said, with the passage of Bill C-70, that Canada's intelligence and law enforcement personnel will 'now be better equipped to detect, disrupt, and counter foreign interference and take action against those seeking to harm our way of life,' in a Public Safety press release on June 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 26, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 26, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said, with the passage of Bill C-70, that Canada's intelligence and law enforcement personnel will 'now be better equipped to detect, disrupt, and counter foreign interference and take action against those seeking to harm our way of life,' in a Public Safety press release on June 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 25, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on May 7, can expect more open questions about his leadership following the Liberal upset loss in a downtown Toronto byelection on June 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 25, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 25, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on May 7, can expect more open questions about his leadership following the Liberal upset loss in a downtown Toronto byelection on June 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 24, 2024
The House passed a motion asking Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue, pictured, who is heading up the Foreign Interference Inquiry, to look into the NSICOP's findings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 24, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 24, 2024
The House passed a motion asking Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue, pictured, who is heading up the Foreign Interference Inquiry, to look into the NSICOP's findings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 23, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's parties were asked whether they would support additional changes to nominations, but none of those that replied would commit to bringing such races under the Canada Elections Act. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 23, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 23, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's parties were asked whether they would support additional changes to nominations, but none of those that replied would commit to bringing such races under the Canada Elections Act. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 19, 2024
A recent survey suggests the angry mood of voters is the most notable feature as half the world’s population holds elections in 2024, writes Les Whittington. Unsplash photograph by Yogendra Singh
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 19, 2024
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 19, 2024
A recent survey suggests the angry mood of voters is the most notable feature as half the world’s population holds elections in 2024, writes Les Whittington. Unsplash photograph by Yogendra Singh
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | June 10, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on the Hill. 'If you’re a Liberal, you’d be asking yourself, ‘Do we think we can avoid losing?’ and if you don’t think you can, the question is do you want Trudeau to take the hit or are you going to burn a new leader,' said pollster Greg Lyle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | June 10, 2024
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | June 10, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on the Hill. 'If you’re a Liberal, you’d be asking yourself, ‘Do we think we can avoid losing?’ and if you don’t think you can, the question is do you want Trudeau to take the hit or are you going to burn a new leader,' said pollster Greg Lyle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 10, 2024
The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians released an explosive report on June 3, titled simply Special Report on Foreign Interference in Canada's Democratic Processes and Institutions. It hit the Hill like a storm. Source: the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Special Report on Foreign Interference in Canada's Democratic Processes and Institutions
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 10, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 10, 2024
The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians released an explosive report on June 3, titled simply Special Report on Foreign Interference in Canada's Democratic Processes and Institutions. It hit the Hill like a storm. Source: the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Special Report on Foreign Interference in Canada's Democratic Processes and Institutions
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 20, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced the names of provincial campaign chairs and co-chairs for the next federal election. More names are expected to be added in the coming weeks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 20, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 20, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced the names of provincial campaign chairs and co-chairs for the next federal election. More names are expected to be added in the coming weeks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 15, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc tabled the Countering Foreign Interference Act in the House on May 6. The bill would create a new 'country-agnostic' foreign influence and transparency registry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 15, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 15, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc tabled the Countering Foreign Interference Act in the House on May 6. The bill would create a new 'country-agnostic' foreign influence and transparency registry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 13, 2024
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, head of the Foreign Interference Inquiry, pictured in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 13, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 13, 2024
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, head of the Foreign Interference Inquiry, pictured in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 8, 2024
If left unchecked, foreign interference threats could further reduce Canadians' trust in the resilience of our democratic institutions, says Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 8, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 8, 2024
If left unchecked, foreign interference threats could further reduce Canadians' trust in the resilience of our democratic institutions, says Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 6, 2024
The House Ethics Committee is studying the impact of misinformation and disinformation on the work of parliamentarians. Patrick White, associate professor of journalism at the Université du Québec à Montréal, said the world is at a crossroads with mis- and disinformation. He said Canada should be on a 'war footing' against fake news content farms. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 6, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 6, 2024
The House Ethics Committee is studying the impact of misinformation and disinformation on the work of parliamentarians. Patrick White, associate professor of journalism at the Université du Québec à Montréal, said the world is at a crossroads with mis- and disinformation. He said Canada should be on a 'war footing' against fake news content farms. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 3, 2024
Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2024. She said if left unchecked, foreign interference threats could further reduce Canadians' trust in the resilience of our democratic institutions. 'The cat is now out of the proverbial bag.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 3, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 3, 2024
Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2024. She said if left unchecked, foreign interference threats could further reduce Canadians' trust in the resilience of our democratic institutions. 'The cat is now out of the proverbial bag.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JEANETTE ASHE, TRACEY RANEY | April 29, 2024
Independent Senator Donna Dasko’s Bill S-283 seeks to shine some light into this secret garden by expanding Elections Canada public reporting on nomination processes, write Jeanette Ashe and Tracey Raney. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JEANETTE ASHE, TRACEY RANEY | April 29, 2024
Opinion | BY JEANETTE ASHE, TRACEY RANEY | April 29, 2024
Independent Senator Donna Dasko’s Bill S-283 seeks to shine some light into this secret garden by expanding Elections Canada public reporting on nomination processes, write Jeanette Ashe and Tracey Raney. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 29, 2024
After hearing from nearly 70 witnesses over 10 days earlier this spring, Foreign Interference Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue is set to release her interim report on May 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 29, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 29, 2024
After hearing from nearly 70 witnesses over 10 days earlier this spring, Foreign Interference Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue is set to release her interim report on May 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade