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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
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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
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
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 13, 2017
Rosemary Barton tweeted a selfie of herself before she hosted her final episode of Power & Politics Sept. 8. CBC has posted the job for internal and external candidates. Photograph courtesy of Rosemary Barton's Twitter
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 13, 2017
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 13, 2017
Rosemary Barton tweeted a selfie of herself before she hosted her final episode of Power & Politics Sept. 8. CBC has posted the job for internal and external candidates. Photograph courtesy of Rosemary Barton's Twitter
Opinion | BY SENATOR MOBINA JAFFER | September 11, 2017
Electricity grids are among the things vulnerable as the federal government stalls in modernizing its cyber-security strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Kristen Shane
Opinion | BY SENATOR MOBINA JAFFER | September 11, 2017
Opinion | BY SENATOR MOBINA JAFFER | September 11, 2017
Electricity grids are among the things vulnerable as the federal government stalls in modernizing its cyber-security strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Kristen Shane
News | BY IAIN SHERRIFF-SCOTT | September 11, 2017
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale's department is poised to enter an agreement with an organization called the CCTX in an effort to get a better handle on cyber-security threats. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY IAIN SHERRIFF-SCOTT | September 11, 2017
News | BY IAIN SHERRIFF-SCOTT | September 11, 2017
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale's department is poised to enter an agreement with an organization called the CCTX in an effort to get a better handle on cyber-security threats. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 11, 2017
William Eggers, director of Deloitte’s Center for Government Insights in Washington, D.C., is a believer in technology's potential to improve government, but says there are better ways of doing major technological transformations than what's been seen with governments around the world. Photograph courtesy of Deloitte
News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 11, 2017
News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 11, 2017
William Eggers, director of Deloitte’s Center for Government Insights in Washington, D.C., is a believer in technology's potential to improve government, but says there are better ways of doing major technological transformations than what's been seen with governments around the world. Photograph courtesy of Deloitte
Opinion | BY RICHARD SHIMOOKA | August 28, 2017
The government response to teh defence-policy review, led by Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, shown here, despite its 'glossy cover and sizable length ... will almost certainly not live up to the promise accorded to it by the government and some observers,' writes Richard Shimooka. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RICHARD SHIMOOKA | August 28, 2017
Opinion | BY RICHARD SHIMOOKA | August 28, 2017
The government response to teh defence-policy review, led by Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, shown here, despite its 'glossy cover and sizable length ... will almost certainly not live up to the promise accorded to it by the government and some observers,' writes Richard Shimooka. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | June 26, 2017
Canada under-performs when it comes to investing in programs to provide skills training and to help unemployed workers pursue new jobs, according to the OECD. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | June 26, 2017
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | June 26, 2017
Canada under-performs when it comes to investing in programs to provide skills training and to help unemployed workers pursue new jobs, according to the OECD. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | May 29, 2017
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is expressing confidence in the capabilities of the Canadian Armed Forces to meet new and existing challenges, including missions in the Baltics and Ukraine and addressing the threat of cyber attacks. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | May 29, 2017
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | May 29, 2017
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is expressing confidence in the capabilities of the Canadian Armed Forces to meet new and existing challenges, including missions in the Baltics and Ukraine and addressing the threat of cyber attacks. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Feature | BY SENATOR MOBINA JAFFER | May 29, 2017
A government satellite receiver in Inuvik, N.W.T. Sen. Mobina Jaffer writes that Canada's defence policy must focus more on protecting Canada's electronic capabilities. Photograph courtesy of the German Aerospace Center, Wikimedia commons
Feature | BY SENATOR MOBINA JAFFER | May 29, 2017
Feature | BY SENATOR MOBINA JAFFER | May 29, 2017
A government satellite receiver in Inuvik, N.W.T. Sen. Mobina Jaffer writes that Canada's defence policy must focus more on protecting Canada's electronic capabilities. Photograph courtesy of the German Aerospace Center, Wikimedia commons
Opinion | BY NAVDEEP BAINS | February 8, 2017
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, left, pictured on Oct. 18, 2016, with the Business Council of Canada's John Manley at the Public Policy Forum's Innovation and Canada Growth Summit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NAVDEEP BAINS | February 8, 2017
Opinion | BY NAVDEEP BAINS | February 8, 2017
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, left, pictured on Oct. 18, 2016, with the Business Council of Canada's John Manley at the Public Policy Forum's Innovation and Canada Growth Summit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAUL MEYER | January 11, 2017
The government of Russian President Vladimir Putin, pictured here at the UN in 2015, has been accused on more than one occasion of launching cyber attacks on other countries, most recently leading to the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats from the United States. Cia Pak photograph courtesy of the United Nations
Opinion | BY PAUL MEYER | January 11, 2017
Opinion | BY PAUL MEYER | January 11, 2017
The government of Russian President Vladimir Putin, pictured here at the UN in 2015, has been accused on more than one occasion of launching cyber attacks on other countries, most recently leading to the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats from the United States. Cia Pak photograph courtesy of the United Nations
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale was mandated to lead a review of Canada's cyber-security strategy and infrastructure. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale was mandated to lead a review of Canada's cyber-security strategy and infrastructure. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | October 20, 2016
“The rate and nature of change requires an evergreen cyber strategy,” said Peter Sloly, executive director with Deloitte Canada, who works in the cyber section of the risk advisory services. Photograph courtesy of Stephan Röhl, Wikimedia Commons.
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | October 20, 2016
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | October 20, 2016
“The rate and nature of change requires an evergreen cyber strategy,” said Peter Sloly, executive director with Deloitte Canada, who works in the cyber section of the risk advisory services. Photograph courtesy of Stephan Röhl, Wikimedia Commons.