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Defence Minister David McGuinty, pictured third from left with Canada's Chief of Defence Jennie Carignan, right, is one of the ministers in charge of bolstering Canada’s defence capabilities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | October 21, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report focused on whether the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Communications Security Establishment Canada, and Shared Services Canada have the tools in place to protect and defend the government’s networks from cyberattacks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | October 21, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | October 21, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report focused on whether the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Communications Security Establishment Canada, and Shared Services Canada have the tools in place to protect and defend the government’s networks from cyberattacks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TYSON MACAULAY | October 8, 2025
In a crisis, decision-makers must justify how power, bandwidth, medicines, or fuel are triaged and restored—ideally on criteria that survive public scrutiny and after-action review, writes Tyson Macaulay. Unsplash photograph by Helena Lopes
Opinion | BY TYSON MACAULAY | October 8, 2025
Opinion | BY TYSON MACAULAY | October 8, 2025
In a crisis, decision-makers must justify how power, bandwidth, medicines, or fuel are triaged and restored—ideally on criteria that survive public scrutiny and after-action review, writes Tyson Macaulay. Unsplash photograph by Helena Lopes
News | BY IREM KOCA | August 21, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound pledged to overhaul government procurement when he first came to his role in May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | August 21, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | August 21, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound pledged to overhaul government procurement when he first came to his role in May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 3, 2025
Caroline Xavier
Communications Security Establishment chief Caroline Xavier. CSE's annual report says the Chinese government's cyber threat apparatus has targeted Canadian parliamentarians and government officials. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 3, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 3, 2025
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Communications Security Establishment chief Caroline Xavier. CSE's annual report says the Chinese government's cyber threat apparatus has targeted Canadian parliamentarians and government officials. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SENATOR KRISTA ANN ROSS | April 24, 2025
We need to better equip businesses with information, resources, and education to properly store data and prevent attacks, writes CSG Senator Krista Ann Ross. Photograph by Jeremy Barande, École polytechnique
Opinion | BY SENATOR KRISTA ANN ROSS | April 24, 2025
Opinion | BY SENATOR KRISTA ANN ROSS | April 24, 2025
We need to better equip businesses with information, resources, and education to properly store data and prevent attacks, writes CSG Senator Krista Ann Ross. Photograph by Jeremy Barande, École polytechnique
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | May 15, 2019
Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould speaks to reporters at Ottawa's National Press Theatre on Jan. 30, announcing a panel of bureaucrats will monitor the 2019 election and sound the alarm if they see evidence it's being undermined. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | May 15, 2019
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | May 15, 2019
Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould speaks to reporters at Ottawa's National Press Theatre on Jan. 30, announcing a panel of bureaucrats will monitor the 2019 election and sound the alarm if they see evidence it's being undermined. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERTO VIOLA | May 15, 2019
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is in charge of the country’s artificial intelligence strategy, and Canada’s AI ambitions are as far-reaching as the European Union’s, writes Peteris Ustubs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERTO VIOLA | May 15, 2019
Opinion | BY ROBERTO VIOLA | May 15, 2019
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is in charge of the country’s artificial intelligence strategy, and Canada’s AI ambitions are as far-reaching as the European Union’s, writes Peteris Ustubs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KRIS CONSTABLE | May 15, 2019
Political parties aren’t regulated by the country’s privacy laws, which are overseen by federal Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KRIS CONSTABLE | May 15, 2019
Opinion | BY KRIS CONSTABLE | May 15, 2019
Political parties aren’t regulated by the country’s privacy laws, which are overseen by federal Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARCUS KOLGA | May 15, 2019
In April, Communications Security Establishment chief Shelly Bruce, left, National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, middle, and Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould, right, gave an update on cyber threats to Canada’s elections. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARCUS KOLGA | May 15, 2019
Opinion | BY MARCUS KOLGA | May 15, 2019
In April, Communications Security Establishment chief Shelly Bruce, left, National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, middle, and Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould, right, gave an update on cyber threats to Canada’s elections. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Technological disruption is already rapidly changing work, but we still have little idea of what the job market will look like in the years ahead here in Canada or elsewhere, including in developing countries. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Technological disruption is already rapidly changing work, but we still have little idea of what the job market will look like in the years ahead here in Canada or elsewhere, including in developing countries. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY SUSAN UTHAYAKUMAR | April 17, 2019
Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with reporters in Montreal on Jan. 29, 2018, after the sixth round of talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. The deal was brokered in October. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN UTHAYAKUMAR | April 17, 2019
Opinion | BY SUSAN UTHAYAKUMAR | April 17, 2019
Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with reporters in Montreal on Jan. 29, 2018, after the sixth round of talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. The deal was brokered in October. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | April 1, 2019
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains, pictured on Feb. 19, 2019, arriving for a cabinet meeting in the West Block. With much fanfare last June, Mr. Bains launched national consultations on policies to help Canada succeed in the digital transformation of society and the economy. The consultations were closed last October, but since then there has been silence, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | April 1, 2019
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | April 1, 2019
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains, pictured on Feb. 19, 2019, arriving for a cabinet meeting in the West Block. With much fanfare last June, Mr. Bains launched national consultations on policies to help Canada succeed in the digital transformation of society and the economy. The consultations were closed last October, but since then there has been silence, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARK ROBBINS | February 13, 2019
Jane Philpott, pictured, is Canada’s new digital government minister. Global leadership in government AI is also an achievable goal for Canada, says researcher Mark Robbins. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARK ROBBINS | February 13, 2019
Opinion | BY MARK ROBBINS | February 13, 2019
Jane Philpott, pictured, is Canada’s new digital government minister. Global leadership in government AI is also an achievable goal for Canada, says researcher Mark Robbins. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY AARON SHULL | February 13, 2019
French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speak to reporters in Ottawa in June 2018. Canada and France pledged to set up a task force to kickstart work on a new artificial intelligence study group. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY AARON SHULL | February 13, 2019
Opinion | BY AARON SHULL | February 13, 2019
French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speak to reporters in Ottawa in June 2018. Canada and France pledged to set up a task force to kickstart work on a new artificial intelligence study group. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | February 13, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured at a March 2018 event promoting investment in the Canadian economy and innovation at the University of Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | February 13, 2019
News | BY JOLSON LIM | February 13, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured at a March 2018 event promoting investment in the Canadian economy and innovation at the University of Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY AMITA KUTTNER | February 13, 2019
Canada’s Innovation Agenda is led by Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains. The government is right to support AI research and development, writes Amita Kuttner, but the field comes with considerable risks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY AMITA KUTTNER | February 13, 2019
Opinion | BY AMITA KUTTNER | February 13, 2019
Canada’s Innovation Agenda is led by Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains. The government is right to support AI research and development, writes Amita Kuttner, but the field comes with considerable risks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 4, 2019
Communications Security Establishment head Scott Jones appeared before the House Public Safety and National Security Committee on Jan. 30 to discuss cybercrime threats to Canada's financial sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 4, 2019
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 4, 2019
Communications Security Establishment head Scott Jones appeared before the House Public Safety and National Security Committee on Jan. 30 to discuss cybercrime threats to Canada's financial sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade