Ht-Logo-gigapixel-icon
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Canada’s Politics and Government News Source Since 1989
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | Latest Paper

Education

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed says he 'welcomes Google’s work to include Inuktut in its roster of languages on Google Translate.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDY KNIGHTS | September 25, 2024
Developing a new approach to the way funding is allocated for key priorities can demonstrate that instead of competing with one another for resources, institutions can collaborate to advance Canada’s interests, writes Andy Knights. Pexels photograph by Christina Morillo
Opinion | BY ANDY KNIGHTS | September 25, 2024
Opinion | BY ANDY KNIGHTS | September 25, 2024
Developing a new approach to the way funding is allocated for key priorities can demonstrate that instead of competing with one another for resources, institutions can collaborate to advance Canada’s interests, writes Andy Knights. Pexels photograph by Christina Morillo
Opinion | BY BILL FLANAGAN | September 25, 2024
Securing a sustainable future demands collaboration, expertise, and sustained funding, writes Bill Flanagan. Pexels photograph by Jaime Reimer
Opinion | BY BILL FLANAGAN | September 25, 2024
Opinion | BY BILL FLANAGAN | September 25, 2024
Securing a sustainable future demands collaboration, expertise, and sustained funding, writes Bill Flanagan. Pexels photograph by Jaime Reimer
Opinion | BY SABASTIAN KOPRICH | September 25, 2024
If Canada is serious about its path towards reconciliation, Métis people and our unique perspectives must be acknowledged and recognized so that colonization is not perpetuated in our communities via life-threatening health outcomes, writes Sabastian Koprich. Pexels photograph by Thirdman
Opinion | BY SABASTIAN KOPRICH | September 25, 2024
Opinion | BY SABASTIAN KOPRICH | September 25, 2024
If Canada is serious about its path towards reconciliation, Métis people and our unique perspectives must be acknowledged and recognized so that colonization is not perpetuated in our communities via life-threatening health outcomes, writes Sabastian Koprich. Pexels photograph by Thirdman
Opinion | BY ROSEANN O’REILLY RUNTE | September 25, 2024
We will only be able to weigh the risks of action or inaction when we have sufficient knowledge, writes Roseann O’Reilly Runte. Unsplash photograph by Annie Spratt
Opinion | BY ROSEANN O’REILLY RUNTE | September 25, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSEANN O’REILLY RUNTE | September 25, 2024
We will only be able to weigh the risks of action or inaction when we have sufficient knowledge, writes Roseann O’Reilly Runte. Unsplash photograph by Annie Spratt
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2024
On Jan. 16, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a set of national security measures intended to protect Canadian research from falling into the hands of foreign entities that represent a security risk. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2024
On Jan. 16, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a set of national security measures intended to protect Canadian research from falling into the hands of foreign entities that represent a security risk. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Elsie MacGill, an aircraft designer and Canada’s first female engineer, was featured in this comic book story in the January 1942 issue of True Comics. If she were alive today, ask Senators Art Eggleton and Raymonde Saint-Germain, would she be impressed that 20 per cent of Canada’s post-secondary STEM-field students are female? Image courtesy of Library and Archives Canada
Elsie MacGill, an aircraft designer and Canada’s first female engineer, was featured in this comic book story in the January 1942 issue of True Comics. If she were alive today, ask Senators Art Eggleton and Raymonde Saint-Germain, would she be impressed that 20 per cent of Canada’s post-secondary STEM-field students are female? Image courtesy of Library and Archives Canada
News | BY EMILY HAWS | February 14, 2018
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains and Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough are responsible for the Build in Canada Innovation Program and the Innovative Solutions Canada program, which both help Canadian entrepreneurs do business with the federal government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | February 14, 2018
News | BY EMILY HAWS | February 14, 2018
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains and Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough are responsible for the Build in Canada Innovation Program and the Innovative Solutions Canada program, which both help Canadian entrepreneurs do business with the federal government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | February 12, 2018
For Canada to be a true global leader in research, development, and entrepreneurial thinking, it must invest in all aspects of innovation, including fundamental research, argues Elizabeth Cannon. Photograph courtesy of University of Victoria Photo Services
Opinion | February 12, 2018
Opinion | February 12, 2018
For Canada to be a true global leader in research, development, and entrepreneurial thinking, it must invest in all aspects of innovation, including fundamental research, argues Elizabeth Cannon. Photograph courtesy of University of Victoria Photo Services
Opinion | January 31, 2018
Opinion | January 31, 2018
Opinion | January 31, 2018
Opinion | BY AVIS DEVINE | December 13, 2017
By financially supporting building projects that are environmentally sustainable, the Canadian federal government is 'underscoring its public policy commitment, while at the same time helping to make such ambitious structures possible,' says Avis Devine. Pascual Flores photograph courtesy of the U.S. Air Force
Opinion | BY AVIS DEVINE | December 13, 2017
Opinion | BY AVIS DEVINE | December 13, 2017
By financially supporting building projects that are environmentally sustainable, the Canadian federal government is 'underscoring its public policy commitment, while at the same time helping to make such ambitious structures possible,' says Avis Devine. Pascual Flores photograph courtesy of the U.S. Air Force
Opinion | BY PAUL DAVIDSON | December 1, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chats with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during Mr. Keqiang's visit to Ottawa last year. In advance of Mr. Trudeau's second trip as prime minister to China next week, Universities Canada president Paul Davidson says strengthening the Canada-China relationship starts with academia and research. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY PAUL DAVIDSON | December 1, 2017
Opinion | BY PAUL DAVIDSON | December 1, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chats with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during Mr. Keqiang's visit to Ottawa last year. In advance of Mr. Trudeau's second trip as prime minister to China next week, Universities Canada president Paul Davidson says strengthening the Canada-China relationship starts with academia and research. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY SHAWN MCGUIRK, VANESSA SUNG | November 29, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau smiles with Mona Nemer on Sept. 26 in House foyer, the day he announced she would be Canada's new chief science adviser. PhD students Shawn McGuirk and Vanessa Sung say her office should establish a student advisory committee similar to those of science advisers in Quebec and New Zealand. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHAWN MCGUIRK, VANESSA SUNG | November 29, 2017
Opinion | BY SHAWN MCGUIRK, VANESSA SUNG | November 29, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau smiles with Mona Nemer on Sept. 26 in House foyer, the day he announced she would be Canada's new chief science adviser. PhD students Shawn McGuirk and Vanessa Sung say her office should establish a student advisory committee similar to those of science advisers in Quebec and New Zealand. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY YVES SAVOIE | November 29, 2017
As the federal government considers investments it might make in its 2018 budget, Heart & Stroke says Science Minister Kirsty Duncan should implement recommendations from this year's Naylor report to boost health and scientific research in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY YVES SAVOIE | November 29, 2017
Opinion | BY YVES SAVOIE | November 29, 2017
As the federal government considers investments it might make in its 2018 budget, Heart & Stroke says Science Minister Kirsty Duncan should implement recommendations from this year's Naylor report to boost health and scientific research in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DENISE AMYOT | November 22, 2017
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains's department is taking part in an ongoing multi-departmental federal business innovation review. Colleges and institutes are looking to tap into more federal funding. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DENISE AMYOT | November 22, 2017
Opinion | BY DENISE AMYOT | November 22, 2017
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains's department is taking part in an ongoing multi-departmental federal business innovation review. Colleges and institutes are looking to tap into more federal funding. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | November 22, 2017
Denise Amyot, president and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada, is pictured on Nov. 16 at the Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa, speaking with The Hill Times about innovation and research conducted by Canadian colleges. Ms. Amyot said the College and Community Innovation program currently under review is underfunded, which reduces the impact of colleges and industry on research and development. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | November 22, 2017
News | BY EMILY HAWS | November 22, 2017
Denise Amyot, president and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada, is pictured on Nov. 16 at the Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa, speaking with The Hill Times about innovation and research conducted by Canadian colleges. Ms. Amyot said the College and Community Innovation program currently under review is underfunded, which reduces the impact of colleges and industry on research and development. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT JENEROUX | November 22, 2017
The Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory, PEARL, is a research station on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut. Its funding was recently renewed at the last minute before drying up. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia/Ansgar Walk
Opinion | BY MATT JENEROUX | November 22, 2017
Opinion | BY MATT JENEROUX | November 22, 2017
The Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory, PEARL, is a research station on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut. Its funding was recently renewed at the last minute before drying up. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia/Ansgar Walk
Opinion | BY KIRSTY DUNCAN | November 22, 2017
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan speaks Nov. 2 at the Canadian Science Policy Conference in Ottawa. Photograph courtesy of the science minister's office
Opinion | BY KIRSTY DUNCAN | November 22, 2017
Opinion | BY KIRSTY DUNCAN | November 22, 2017
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan speaks Nov. 2 at the Canadian Science Policy Conference in Ottawa. Photograph courtesy of the science minister's office