Heard On The Hill

The New York Times gets interested in Canada

Plus: Parliamentarians pay tribute on June 1 to former colleagues who died last year, the Mole Mobile is offering skin cancer screenings on the Hill later this week, and politicians are gripped with hockey fever as Canadian teams reach the top of their leagues.

The New York Times Building in Midtown Manhattan in 2019. The New York Times is increasing its presence north of the 49th parallel. It's part of the American paper's 'commitment to aggressive, fair, and deeply reported coverage of Canada,' says international editor Philip Pan.Photograph courtesy of Wikipedia/Ajay Suresh

Feature

BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

May 25, 2026

A recent hiring spree and signing of a lease for a bricks-and-mortar office in Toronto has reporters in Canada wondering what’s behind The New York Times’ increased presence north of the 49th parallel.

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Hill Life & People Newsletter

News and in-depth coverage of the public service, and political staff. Friday.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy

FOLLOW THE HILL TIMES: