The Hill Times’ 100 Most Influential People in Politics and Government in 2026

The Hill Times spoke with political insiders over the last month to nail down the list of people who are leading and influencing federal government policy and shaping public opinion this year. Here is our Top 100 Most Influential People in Government and Politics in 2026, organized by politicians, pollsters, political influencers, staffers, public servants, and media.

House debates Poilievre’s auto pact plan

Plus, Carney headlines the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa.

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Canadian war photography historian looks into Vimy Ridge

Carla-Jean Stokes’ book about William Ivor Castle’s work tells the stories behind the famous photographer’s First World War photos, including the ones he manipulated.

Shaughnessy Cohen Prize finalists talk about their books

The $25,000 prize will be handed out on Sept. 24 in Ottawa at the Politics and the Pen event, the annual fundraiser for the Writers’ Trust of Canada.

Hodgson talks clean energy in Winnipeg

Plus, the Ukrainian leader announces a new set of sanctions against Russia.

Feds reveal the first set of ‘nation-building’ projects 

Plus, the mayor of Gander reflects on the events that unfolded after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Poilievre is a ‘classic political ripper,’ says author of new bestselling biography

Mark Bourrie says Ripper: The Making of Pierre Poilievre is as much about the failings of modern political parties and the Canadian media as it is about Pierre Poilievre.

Trump wants Canada economically weak and politically divided, says author of ‘The Adaptable Country’

Alasdair Roberts, author of The Adaptable Country: How Canada Can Survive the Twenty-First Century, offers advice on how Canada can get through the Trump years. But it’s going to be one, tough fight, and the country can’t be divided.

Canadian politicos react to Trump’s inauguration speech

Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland, who spent the morning of Trump’s second inauguration doing an interview with CP24’s morning show, said Canada needs to be strong, smart and united. ‘The key is not to be scared.’

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Angus says his new book is not a lament, it’s a call to arms

Charlie Angus talks about his new book, Dangerous Memory: Coming of Age in the Decade of Greed, and about the state of federal politics today.

Focus on pharmacare

Plus, Marc Miller announces new measures for temporary residents.

Greenspon to leave top job at Public Policy Forum

Ed Greenspon, The Globe and Mail’s former editor-in-chief, talks about his top job at the Public Policy Forum, and why he will be moving on at the end of the year.

Author of Trudeau biography says he doesn’t think Trudeau will run again, but Lanthier says ‘even if he might lose, he wants to go down fighting against Pierre Poilievre’

In a sensational new book, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s looking forward to running against Pierre Poilievre because he doesn’t want Poilievre to run the country, but author and veteran journalist Stephen Maher says he doesn’t think Trudeau will run again.

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