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Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, speaking with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at the White House on Oct. 7, 2025. Photograph courtesy Official White House photographer by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY KANJI YAMANOUCHI | December 1, 2025
In 1988, then-prime minister Brian Mulroney, pictured in Ottawa in 2019, and Art Miki, then-president of the National Association of Japanese Canadians, confronted difficult circumstances, overcame them, and achieved a redress agreement that helped build a more just society, writes Kanji Yamanouchi, Japan's ambassador to Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KANJI YAMANOUCHI | December 1, 2025
Opinion | BY KANJI YAMANOUCHI | December 1, 2025
In 1988, then-prime minister Brian Mulroney, pictured in Ottawa in 2019, and Art Miki, then-president of the National Association of Japanese Canadians, confronted difficult circumstances, overcame them, and achieved a redress agreement that helped build a more just society, writes Kanji Yamanouchi, Japan's ambassador to Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
Public Services and Procurement Canada says concerns raised over its proposed changes to procurement rules for federal freelance interpreters earlier this year have been addressed in the now-published new contract terms, but a leading industry association says key concerns remain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
Public Services and Procurement Canada says concerns raised over its proposed changes to procurement rules for federal freelance interpreters earlier this year have been addressed in the now-published new contract terms, but a leading industry association says key concerns remain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY GRACE BESTARD | October 24, 2025
Adam van Koeverden
Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden wore a classic Toronto Blue Jays letterman jacket at the launch of Ottawa’s Jumpstart Sport Equipment Lending Program at a downtown Ottawa playground on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Grace Bestard
News | BY GRACE BESTARD | October 24, 2025
News | BY GRACE BESTARD | October 24, 2025
Adam van Koeverden
Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden wore a classic Toronto Blue Jays letterman jacket at the launch of Ottawa’s Jumpstart Sport Equipment Lending Program at a downtown Ottawa playground on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Grace Bestard
News | BY MARLO GLASS | October 16, 2025
A recent poll of 90 freelance interpreters found that 50 per cent were unlikely to bid on contracts if the 'lowest price' requirement goes into effect, while 79 per cent were unlikely to bid on contracts paid at an hourly rate as opposed to daily. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | October 16, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | October 16, 2025
A recent poll of 90 freelance interpreters found that 50 per cent were unlikely to bid on contracts if the 'lowest price' requirement goes into effect, while 79 per cent were unlikely to bid on contracts paid at an hourly rate as opposed to daily. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 15, 2025
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault told a gathering of media producers that streaming services have a role to play in investing in the success and sustainability of the country's cultural sectors. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 15, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 15, 2025
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault told a gathering of media producers that streaming services have a role to play in investing in the success and sustainability of the country's cultural sectors. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY NARENDRA PACHKHéDé | January 23, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Canada, once a beacon of coexistence and modesty, now grapples to assert its sovereignty, writes Narendra Pachkhédé. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NARENDRA PACHKHéDé | January 23, 2025
Opinion | BY NARENDRA PACHKHéDé | January 23, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Canada, once a beacon of coexistence and modesty, now grapples to assert its sovereignty, writes Narendra Pachkhédé. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ZAINUB VERJEE | January 22, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could, like Louis St. Laurent before him, commission a vital roadmap for Canada's cultural sovereignty and development, writes Zainub Verjee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ZAINUB VERJEE | January 22, 2025
Opinion | BY ZAINUB VERJEE | January 22, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could, like Louis St. Laurent before him, commission a vital roadmap for Canada's cultural sovereignty and development, writes Zainub Verjee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 20, 2025
X owner Elon Musk, right, has posted a string of tweets criticizing outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and endorsing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of NVIDIA
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 20, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 20, 2025
X owner Elon Musk, right, has posted a string of tweets criticizing outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and endorsing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of NVIDIA
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
Arif Virani
Lawyers representing Attorney General Arif Virani are seeking a motion to dismiss legal action against the federal government in a court fight against Quebec’s language law, Bill 96. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
Arif Virani
Lawyers representing Attorney General Arif Virani are seeking a motion to dismiss legal action against the federal government in a court fight against Quebec’s language law, Bill 96. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
Outgoing housing minister Sean Fraser leads the pack in the 2024 All Politics Poll survey, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has respondents divided. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia and photo illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
Outgoing housing minister Sean Fraser leads the pack in the 2024 All Politics Poll survey, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has respondents divided. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia and photo illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
On Dec. 3, Treasury Board President Anita Anand appeared at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to take questions about cuts to the public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
On Dec. 3, Treasury Board President Anita Anand appeared at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to take questions about cuts to the public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARLA BOLTMAN | October 30, 2024
To date, the American streamers’ exposure of Canadian shows to Canadian audiences has been poor, writes Marla Boltman. Unsplash photograph by Shutter Speed
Opinion | BY MARLA BOLTMAN | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY MARLA BOLTMAN | October 30, 2024
To date, the American streamers’ exposure of Canadian shows to Canadian audiences has been poor, writes Marla Boltman. Unsplash photograph by Shutter Speed
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 29, 2024
Pascale St-Onge
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says she is confident the incoming CBC president and CEO is 'well-equipped' to handle the pressure from Conservative attacks on the public broadcaster. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 29, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 29, 2024
Pascale St-Onge
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says she is confident the incoming CBC president and CEO is 'well-equipped' to handle the pressure from Conservative attacks on the public broadcaster. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 21, 2024
The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. We don’t have anything like this museum in Canada for Indigenous history and culture, writes Rose LeMay. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/ajay_suresh
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 21, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 21, 2024
The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. We don’t have anything like this museum in Canada for Indigenous history and culture, writes Rose LeMay. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/ajay_suresh
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 17, 2024
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
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 17, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 17, 2024
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 ANDREW CADDELL | October 16, 2024
Raymond Théberge
Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Théberge released his latest report on official language minority communities on Oct. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 16, 2024
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 16, 2024
Raymond Théberge
Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Théberge released his latest report on official language minority communities on Oct. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LOU RAGAGNIN | October 14, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s fall economic statement should include crucial amendments to the Copyright Act to improve creators’ economic circumstances, writes Lou Ragagnin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LOU RAGAGNIN | October 14, 2024
Opinion | BY LOU RAGAGNIN | October 14, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s fall economic statement should include crucial amendments to the Copyright Act to improve creators’ economic circumstances, writes Lou Ragagnin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade