Judges praised the three reporters for ‘impressive,’ well-researched work, columnist Rose LeMay for writing with ‘cogency, wisdom, humour and urgency,’ cartoonist Michael de Adder as ‘a real pro,’ and a front page that was ‘head and shoulders above the competitors.’
The committee includes ‘leaders from major sectors of the Canadian economy, representing extensive experience in business, investment, trade, and labour,’ and is chaired by Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc.
The NDP elected Avi Lewis to lead the party through its next chapter on March 29 in Winnipeg.
Reporters and columnists are up for awards in eight categories, including best feature writing, investigative news story, news story, diversity coverage, columnist of the year, editorial cartoon, and more.
This year, readers were most interested in analysis of Mark Carney as prime minister, Pierre Poilievre’s caucus control, and the upheaval caused by U.S. President Donald Trump.
By the end of 2025, the minority Liberals only managed two pass two substantive pieces of legislation—C-3 on citizenship rules and C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act—and three supply bills.
A ‘confident Canada’ can seize the moment ‘by recognizing that all Canadians can give themselves far more than any foreign power on any continent can ever take away,’ the monarch said in his opening remarks.
