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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
News | BY RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
News | BY RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
News | BY RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
Health Minister Jane Philpott, Liberal MP and parliamentary secretary Bill Blair, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould are the lead political players on the legalization of marijuana. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
Health Minister Jane Philpott, Liberal MP and parliamentary secretary Bill Blair, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould are the lead political players on the legalization of marijuana. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
Opinion | BY RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
Opinion | BY RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 19, 2017
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 19, 2017
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 19, 2017
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | April 19, 2017
People smoke marijuana on Parliament Hill during 4/20 events to celebrate cannabis culture every year on April 20. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | April 19, 2017
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | April 19, 2017
People smoke marijuana on Parliament Hill during 4/20 events to celebrate cannabis culture every year on April 20. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | April 17, 2017
If he wants to avoid spending the 2019 campaign walking on the shards of yet another broken signature promise, Justin Trudeau has little choice but to make good on his promise to legalize marijuana in time for the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | April 17, 2017
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | April 17, 2017
If he wants to avoid spending the 2019 campaign walking on the shards of yet another broken signature promise, Justin Trudeau has little choice but to make good on his promise to legalize marijuana in time for the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 3, 2017
Marijuana smokers celebrate 4/20 on Parliament Hill on April 20, 2014. The date for pot legalization is reportedly going to be July 1, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 3, 2017
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 3, 2017
Marijuana smokers celebrate 4/20 on Parliament Hill on April 20, 2014. The date for pot legalization is reportedly going to be July 1, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
Health Minister Jane Philpott has said her government will introduce legislation to legalize marijuana in the spring. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
Health Minister Jane Philpott has said her government will introduce legislation to legalize marijuana in the spring. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | December 19, 2016
Opinion | December 19, 2016
Opinion | December 19, 2016
News | BY CARL MEYER | November 1, 2016
Cannabis is a flowering herb. After harvesting and curing, the dried buds are either smoked, vaporized, or turned into edibles like pot brownies or concentrates like shatter. P&I Photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY CARL MEYER | November 1, 2016
News | BY CARL MEYER | November 1, 2016
Cannabis is a flowering herb. After harvesting and curing, the dried buds are either smoked, vaporized, or turned into edibles like pot brownies or concentrates like shatter. P&I Photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY CARL MEYER | October 10, 2016
Cannabis is a flowering herb. After harvesting and curing, the dried buds are either smoked, vaporized, or turned into edibles like pot brownies or concentrates like shatter. P&I Photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY CARL MEYER | October 10, 2016
FeatureBY CARL MEYER | October 10, 2016
Cannabis is a flowering herb. After harvesting and curing, the dried buds are either smoked, vaporized, or turned into edibles like pot brownies or concentrates like shatter. P&I Photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 13, 2016
Anne McLellan is expected to be announced as chair of a task force that will consult with Canadians on how to go about legalizing recreational use of marijuana. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 13, 2016
News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 13, 2016
Anne McLellan is expected to be announced as chair of a task force that will consult with Canadians on how to go about legalizing recreational use of marijuana. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright