The fall political roadmap has plenty of potholes

The Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP all need to show signs of life when Parliament resumes.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, centre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies. The fall has the potential to be an interesting one, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

September 3, 2025

OTTAWA—Technically, summer doesn’t leave us for another two-and-a-half weeks, but with schools back in session and Parliament set to resume mid-month it’s hard not to feel like we are being dragged back into the normal political rhythms. How many weeks until Thanksgivi...

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