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Defence Minister Bill Blair says 'Treasury Board has made a decision to exempt the Department of National Defence and the CAF from any other reductions that are currently being contemplated' as feds seek to find $15-billion in savings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GEORGE SMITHERMAN | February 13, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has a chance to change the tax and regulatory structure conceived for cannabis that has made it nearly impossible for any company of any size to have a consistently positive cash flow, writes George Smitherman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GEORGE SMITHERMAN | February 13, 2023
Opinion | BY GEORGE SMITHERMAN | February 13, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has a chance to change the tax and regulatory structure conceived for cannabis that has made it nearly impossible for any company of any size to have a consistently positive cash flow, writes George Smitherman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 2, 2022
As with so many other times government has been involved in trying to regulate an industry in the ‘public good,’ it failed to take into account the problems that might arise from the legalization of cannabis, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by David Gabrić
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 2, 2022
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 2, 2022
As with so many other times government has been involved in trying to regulate an industry in the ‘public good,’ it failed to take into account the problems that might arise from the legalization of cannabis, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by David Gabrić
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 19, 2022
Prior to the legalization of marijuana in 2018, pot smokers made a yearly pilgrimage to Parliament Hill each April 20 for an annual '4/20' celebration and protest against the federal government's criminalization of marijuana possession. In the years since advocates have called on Ottawa to do more to suspend the criminal convictions of Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 19, 2022
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 19, 2022
Prior to the legalization of marijuana in 2018, pot smokers made a yearly pilgrimage to Parliament Hill each April 20 for an annual '4/20' celebration and protest against the federal government's criminalization of marijuana possession. In the years since advocates have called on Ottawa to do more to suspend the criminal convictions of Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 10, 2022
Canadian artist and political cartoonist Michael de Adder, left, and his Oct. 3 cartoon for The Hill Times depicting Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as the lead in the 1976 horror film, "The Omen," directed by Richard Donner and written by David Seltzer. Photograph, image courtesy of Twitter
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 10, 2022
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 10, 2022
Canadian artist and political cartoonist Michael de Adder, left, and his Oct. 3 cartoon for The Hill Times depicting Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as the lead in the 1976 horror film, "The Omen," directed by Richard Donner and written by David Seltzer. Photograph, image courtesy of Twitter
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 16, 2022
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne appeared in the most communication reports, among cabinet members, between April and May 12, according to a search of the federal lobbyists' registry on May 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 16, 2022
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 16, 2022
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne appeared in the most communication reports, among cabinet members, between April and May 12, according to a search of the federal lobbyists' registry on May 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | November 27, 2017
Liberal MP Bill Blair, left, and Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, pictured Nov. 21 in the House foyer. Ms. Petitpas Taylor last week called for public input on how to package the distasteful product. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | November 27, 2017
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | November 27, 2017
Liberal MP Bill Blair, left, and Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, pictured Nov. 21 in the House foyer. Ms. Petitpas Taylor last week called for public input on how to package the distasteful product. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | November 22, 2017
Independent Senator Tony Dean is sponsoring Bill C-45 in the Upper Chamber, and wants to ‘tweak’ the way the debate rolls out on legalizing marijuana. Photograph courtesy of Tony Dean
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | November 22, 2017
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | November 22, 2017
Independent Senator Tony Dean is sponsoring Bill C-45 in the Upper Chamber, and wants to ‘tweak’ the way the debate rolls out on legalizing marijuana. Photograph courtesy of Tony Dean
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger said Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, will be a priority. Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen said her caucus will strive to put the breaks on this push, while NDP House Leader Peter Julian said his caucus will continue to push the government to withdraw Bill C-27 and eliminate tax havens, among other things. The Hill Times file photographs and photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger said Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, will be a priority. Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen said her caucus will strive to put the breaks on this push, while NDP House Leader Peter Julian said his caucus will continue to push the government to withdraw Bill C-27 and eliminate tax havens, among other things. The Hill Times file photographs and photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP MARILYN GLADU | November 15, 2017
The Liberal government said in its fall economic update it would earmark more than half a billion dollars over five years to roll out its marijuana legalization plans. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP MARILYN GLADU | November 15, 2017
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP MARILYN GLADU | November 15, 2017
The Liberal government said in its fall economic update it would earmark more than half a billion dollars over five years to roll out its marijuana legalization plans. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | September 18, 2017
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne pictured with Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson Aug. 27 at Ottawa's gay pride parade. As Canada's largest province, Ontario stands to set the tone for much of the rest of the country. Many of its sister provinces are still seeking advice from experts and/or sounding out constituents. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | September 18, 2017
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | September 18, 2017
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne pictured with Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson Aug. 27 at Ottawa's gay pride parade. As Canada's largest province, Ontario stands to set the tone for much of the rest of the country. Many of its sister provinces are still seeking advice from experts and/or sounding out constituents. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 24, 2017
People smoking weed on the Hill on April 20, 2017. The Trudeau team's pot promise taps into a broad swathe of millennial voters whose recreational vice of choice is marijuana. That younger voting cohort is spread across the country, and very motivated to punish any party that stands in the way of the legalization timetable. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 24, 2017
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 24, 2017
People smoking weed on the Hill on April 20, 2017. The Trudeau team's pot promise taps into a broad swathe of millennial voters whose recreational vice of choice is marijuana. That younger voting cohort is spread across the country, and very motivated to punish any party that stands in the way of the legalization timetable. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | July 24, 2017
Opinion | July 24, 2017
Opinion | July 24, 2017
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 17, 2017
A man smokes marijuana on Parliament Hill during 4/20 festivities on April 20 this year. The House Health Committee is getting to work early in September on legislation that legalizes cannabis. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 17, 2017
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 17, 2017
A man smokes marijuana on Parliament Hill during 4/20 festivities on April 20 this year. The House Health Committee is getting to work early in September on legislation that legalizes cannabis. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY TIM STOCKWELL | May 11, 2017
Proponents of privatizing Canada's alcohol monopolies usually stress the virtues of consumer choice and convenience. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY TIM STOCKWELL | May 11, 2017
Opinion | BY TIM STOCKWELL | May 11, 2017
Proponents of privatizing Canada's alcohol monopolies usually stress the virtues of consumer choice and convenience. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY CAM BATTLEY | May 1, 2017
Two 4/20 participants pictured April 20, 2017, on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY CAM BATTLEY | May 1, 2017
Opinion | BY CAM BATTLEY | May 1, 2017
Two 4/20 participants pictured April 20, 2017, on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 26, 2017
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, left, and Health Minister Jane Philpott are two of four ministers in the Trudeau government involved in legalizing marijuana. National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale are also involved with the file. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 26, 2017
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 26, 2017
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, left, and Health Minister Jane Philpott are two of four ministers in the Trudeau government involved in legalizing marijuana. National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale are also involved with the file. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | April 26, 2017
Opinion | April 26, 2017
Opinion | April 26, 2017