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In the heart of Montreal, Liberals look to maintain dominance and avoid repeat of byelection shock

  • Liberal leadership candidates faced off in battleground Montreal near the epicentre of their September byelection loss.
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 28, 2025
Montreal’s skyline from Mont Royal, in the heart of the city. The four Liberal leadership candidates faced-off in a series of debates held in the Montreal riding of Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Sœurs, which encompasses Mont Royal’s lookout, downtown Montreal, and neighbourhoods by the Lachine Canal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

In the heart of Montreal, Liberals look to maintain dominance and avoid repeat of byelection shock

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 28, 2025
  • Liberal leadership candidates faced off in battleground Montreal near the epicentre of their September byelection loss.

In the heart of Montreal, Liberals look to maintain dominance and avoid repeat of byelection shock

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 28, 2025
  • Liberal leadership candidates faced off in battleground Montreal near the epicentre of their September byelection loss.
Montreal’s skyline from Mont Royal, in the heart of the city. The four Liberal leadership candidates faced-off in a series of debates held in the Montreal riding of Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Sœurs, which encompasses Mont Royal’s lookout, downtown Montreal, and neighbourhoods by the Lachine Canal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The one where a friend betrays Canada

  • Plus, the Committee on Internal Trade meets in Toronto.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 28, 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said there was no 'divide' with the U.S. when asked yesterday about the annexation threats facing Canada. Picture courtesy of X

The one where a friend betrays Canada

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 28, 2025
  • Plus, the Committee on Internal Trade meets in Toronto.

The one where a friend betrays Canada

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 28, 2025
  • Plus, the Committee on Internal Trade meets in Toronto.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said there was no 'divide' with the U.S. when asked yesterday about the annexation threats facing Canada. Picture courtesy of X

Canada’s foreign influence problem is about to escalate, here’s why

  • U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance has dismissed disinformation as a fabrication of 'old entrenched interests hiding behind ugly Soviet-era words' to justify censorship. Similarly, U.S.
Opinion | BY ANN FITZ-GERALD, HALYNA PADALKO | February 27, 2025
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, U.S. President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance. Another growing concern is Canada’s dependence on the U.S. media ecosystem. Some American influencers with ties to foreign interests actively spread narratives that undermine Canadian democracy. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, Flickr, Wikimedia Commons, and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Canada’s foreign influence problem is about to escalate, here’s why

Opinion | BY ANN FITZ-GERALD, HALYNA PADALKO | February 27, 2025
  • U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance has dismissed disinformation as a fabrication of 'old entrenched interests hiding behind ugly Soviet-era words' to justify censorship. Similarly, U.S.

Canada’s foreign influence problem is about to escalate, here’s why

Opinion | BY ANN FITZ-GERALD, HALYNA PADALKO | February 27, 2025
  • U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance has dismissed disinformation as a fabrication of 'old entrenched interests hiding behind ugly Soviet-era words' to justify censorship. Similarly, U.S.
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, U.S. President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance. Another growing concern is Canada’s dependence on the U.S. media ecosystem. Some American influencers with ties to foreign interests actively spread narratives that undermine Canadian democracy. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, Flickr, Wikimedia Commons, and illustration by Joey Sabourin

First as tragedy, then as farce

  • Donald Trump is probably not going to start a war. Adolf Hitler was the tragedy; Trump is the farce. But even farces can do
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 27, 2025
Donald Trump, left, and Adolf Hitler. Both Hitler and Trump took advantage of relatively new communication technologies to spread their message—radio and mass-circulation newspapers in Hitler’s case, Fox and X in Trump’s–and they both made lavish use of the so-called ‘Big Lie,' writes Gwynne Dyer. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

First as tragedy, then as farce

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 27, 2025
  • Donald Trump is probably not going to start a war. Adolf Hitler was the tragedy; Trump is the farce. But even farces can do

First as tragedy, then as farce

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 27, 2025
  • Donald Trump is probably not going to start a war. Adolf Hitler was the tragedy; Trump is the farce. But even farces can do
Donald Trump, left, and Adolf Hitler. Both Hitler and Trump took advantage of relatively new communication technologies to spread their message—radio and mass-circulation newspapers in Hitler’s case, Fox and X in Trump’s–and they both made lavish use of the so-called ‘Big Lie,' writes Gwynne Dyer. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The growing threat of forever chemicals

  • The transition to natural refrigerants offers a viable way forward, but there is an urgent need for legislative action and improved regulations to accelerate
Opinion | BY BLAISE SALMON | February 27, 2025
Steven Guilbeault
Steven Guilbeault
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. In Canada, there has been limited progress toward controlling PFAS, though this may be starting to change. In June 2024, British Columbia became the first Canadian jurisdiction to launch a national class-action lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers to recover cleanup costs for PFAS pollution in drinking water. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The growing threat of forever chemicals

Opinion | BY BLAISE SALMON | February 27, 2025
  • The transition to natural refrigerants offers a viable way forward, but there is an urgent need for legislative action and improved regulations to accelerate

The growing threat of forever chemicals

Opinion | BY BLAISE SALMON | February 27, 2025
  • The transition to natural refrigerants offers a viable way forward, but there is an urgent need for legislative action and improved regulations to accelerate
Steven Guilbeault
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. In Canada, there has been limited progress toward controlling PFAS, though this may be starting to change. In June 2024, British Columbia became the first Canadian jurisdiction to launch a national class-action lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers to recover cleanup costs for PFAS pollution in drinking water. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada needs a unity government to get us through Trump’s chaos

  • A successful unity government spanning the political centre, uniting the Liberal and Conservative parties of Canada into the next administration, is not without precedent.
Opinion | BY TIMOTHY VEALE | February 27, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney. There should be a coalition between the Liberal and Conservative parties in the next government. Such a coalition would demonstrate national solidarity and better position Canada to defend its economy, way of life, and sovereignty, writes Timothy Veale. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia

Canada needs a unity government to get us through Trump’s chaos

Opinion | BY TIMOTHY VEALE | February 27, 2025
  • A successful unity government spanning the political centre, uniting the Liberal and Conservative parties of Canada into the next administration, is not without precedent.

Canada needs a unity government to get us through Trump’s chaos

Opinion | BY TIMOTHY VEALE | February 27, 2025
  • A successful unity government spanning the political centre, uniting the Liberal and Conservative parties of Canada into the next administration, is not without precedent.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney. There should be a coalition between the Liberal and Conservative parties in the next government. Such a coalition would demonstrate national solidarity and better position Canada to defend its economy, way of life, and sovereignty, writes Timothy Veale. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia

Foreign Affairs Minister Joly taps Cory Pike as new chief of staff

  • Plus, Hill Climbers takes a dive into new Sport Minister Terry Duguid’s team, which includes a number of ex-aides to then-ministers Dan Vandal and
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2025
Mélanie Joly, right, David McGuinty
Mélanie Joly, right, David McGuinty
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, right, speaks with reporters about the government's response to proposed U.S. trade tariffs alongside Public Safety Minister David McGuinty in the West Block on Jan. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Foreign Affairs Minister Joly taps Cory Pike as new chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2025
  • Plus, Hill Climbers takes a dive into new Sport Minister Terry Duguid’s team, which includes a number of ex-aides to then-ministers Dan Vandal and

Foreign Affairs Minister Joly taps Cory Pike as new chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2025
  • Plus, Hill Climbers takes a dive into new Sport Minister Terry Duguid’s team, which includes a number of ex-aides to then-ministers Dan Vandal and
Mélanie Joly, right, David McGuinty
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, right, speaks with reporters about the government's response to proposed U.S. trade tariffs alongside Public Safety Minister David McGuinty in the West Block on Jan. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Standing with Greenland 

  • Both Canada and Greenland reject and resent the latest unvarnished version of Manifest Destiny thrust upon us by America.
Opinion | BY CHRISTOPHER DEBICKI | February 26, 2025
Greenland should be encouraged to open a consulate or embassy in Ottawa, and we should do the same in Nuuk, writes Christopher Debicki. Photograph courtesy of Christopher Debicki

Standing with Greenland 

Opinion | BY CHRISTOPHER DEBICKI | February 26, 2025
  • Both Canada and Greenland reject and resent the latest unvarnished version of Manifest Destiny thrust upon us by America.

Standing with Greenland 

Opinion | BY CHRISTOPHER DEBICKI | February 26, 2025
  • Both Canada and Greenland reject and resent the latest unvarnished version of Manifest Destiny thrust upon us by America.
Greenland should be encouraged to open a consulate or embassy in Ottawa, and we should do the same in Nuuk, writes Christopher Debicki. Photograph courtesy of Christopher Debicki

Ukrainian resilience must be recognized and rewarded

  • As Ukraine faces a new tyrant, Canada and allies must stand strongly together to support the country.
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, ISG SENATOR DONNA DASKO | February 26, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukraine has become the touchstone for the preservation of democratic state sovereignty, write ISG Senators Stan Kutcher and Donna Dasko. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ukrainian resilience must be recognized and rewarded

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, ISG SENATOR DONNA DASKO | February 26, 2025
  • As Ukraine faces a new tyrant, Canada and allies must stand strongly together to support the country.

Ukrainian resilience must be recognized and rewarded

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, ISG SENATOR DONNA DASKO | February 26, 2025
  • As Ukraine faces a new tyrant, Canada and allies must stand strongly together to support the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukraine has become the touchstone for the preservation of democratic state sovereignty, write ISG Senators Stan Kutcher and Donna Dasko. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals top Tories in opinion polls

  • Plus, Trudeau meets the premiers.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 26, 2025
Mark Carney, left, is running for the leadership of the Liberal Party. If he wins, he'll face Pierre Poilievre in a federal election. The Hill Times photographs

Liberals top Tories in opinion polls

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 26, 2025
  • Plus, Trudeau meets the premiers.

Liberals top Tories in opinion polls

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 26, 2025
  • Plus, Trudeau meets the premiers.
Mark Carney, left, is running for the leadership of the Liberal Party. If he wins, he'll face Pierre Poilievre in a federal election. The Hill Times photographs

Drop the gloves, Canada

  • Now that the debates are over, voting has begun for Liberal Party members to select their next leader. And when Liberals mark their ballots,
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 26, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron, left, unleashed some gentle parenting on U.S. President Donald Trump, which is a start. Screenshot courtesy of PBS NewsHour

Drop the gloves, Canada

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 26, 2025
  • Now that the debates are over, voting has begun for Liberal Party members to select their next leader. And when Liberals mark their ballots,

Drop the gloves, Canada

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | February 26, 2025
  • Now that the debates are over, voting has begun for Liberal Party members to select their next leader. And when Liberals mark their ballots,
French President Emmanuel Macron, left, unleashed some gentle parenting on U.S. President Donald Trump, which is a start. Screenshot courtesy of PBS NewsHour

Trump’s Uno reverse

  • White people colonizing white people is the western world eating its own tail.
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | February 26, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Tech companies are now our feudal lords, and U.S. President Donald Trump’s words indicate that he will fulfill their mission of global dominance through colonializing the West, writes Erica Ifill. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Trump’s Uno reverse

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | February 26, 2025
  • White people colonizing white people is the western world eating its own tail.

Trump’s Uno reverse

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | February 26, 2025
  • White people colonizing white people is the western world eating its own tail.
Donald Trump
Tech companies are now our feudal lords, and U.S. President Donald Trump’s words indicate that he will fulfill their mission of global dominance through colonializing the West, writes Erica Ifill. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Investing in sport an open net for boosting bilateral relations

  • Success in sport has currency, particularly for a president who has a simple application for winners and losers.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 26, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump likes winners, so let’s use sports to Canada’s global benefit, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/NHL

Investing in sport an open net for boosting bilateral relations

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 26, 2025
  • Success in sport has currency, particularly for a president who has a simple application for winners and losers.

Investing in sport an open net for boosting bilateral relations

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | February 26, 2025
  • Success in sport has currency, particularly for a president who has a simple application for winners and losers.
U.S. President Donald Trump likes winners, so let’s use sports to Canada’s global benefit, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/NHL

NDP needs to go ‘back to the drawing board’ on election strategy or face further drop in the polls, say pundits

  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he and his party have no “plan B” in the next election other than winning, but with his party
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 26, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he 'won't back down' in the party's first 'pre-election' advertising campaign released on Feb. 24, which the party says will begin airing on TV screens by the end of the week. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube

NDP needs to go ‘back to the drawing board’ on election strategy or face further drop in the polls, say pundits

News | BY STUART BENSON | February 26, 2025
  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he and his party have no “plan B” in the next election other than winning, but with his party

NDP needs to go ‘back to the drawing board’ on election strategy or face further drop in the polls, say pundits

News | BY STUART BENSON | February 26, 2025
  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he and his party have no “plan B” in the next election other than winning, but with his party
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he 'won't back down' in the party's first 'pre-election' advertising campaign released on Feb. 24, which the party says will begin airing on TV screens by the end of the week. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube

U.S. trade war speeds up need to prioritize Canadian clean energy, say experts

  • Canada is on the right track in terms of the energy transition, and the current trade war only adds urgency to speed up that
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2025
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said 'the role of electricity is central to Canada’s clean energy future,' in a June 2024 Natural Resources Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. trade war speeds up need to prioritize Canadian clean energy, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2025
  • Canada is on the right track in terms of the energy transition, and the current trade war only adds urgency to speed up that

U.S. trade war speeds up need to prioritize Canadian clean energy, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2025
  • Canada is on the right track in terms of the energy transition, and the current trade war only adds urgency to speed up that
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said 'the role of electricity is central to Canada’s clean energy future,' in a June 2024 Natural Resources Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tariff dispute process would only offer symbolic win for Canada, but should still be used: trade observers

  • Canada has indicated that it would pursue immediate retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. levies before a dispute body can adjudicate the case.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 26, 2025
Mary Ng
Mary Ng
Any challenge by International Trade Minister Mary Ng to American tariffs would provide Canada with few material benefits. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tariff dispute process would only offer symbolic win for Canada, but should still be used: trade observers

News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 26, 2025
  • Canada has indicated that it would pursue immediate retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. levies before a dispute body can adjudicate the case.

Tariff dispute process would only offer symbolic win for Canada, but should still be used: trade observers

News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 26, 2025
  • Canada has indicated that it would pursue immediate retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. levies before a dispute body can adjudicate the case.
Mary Ng
Any challenge by International Trade Minister Mary Ng to American tariffs would provide Canada with few material benefits. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

No discussions ongoing over Russia’s return to G7, says new Italian ambassador

  • New Italian Ambassador Alessandro Cattaneo talks Canada's G7 presidency, CETA ratification, and Ukraine.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 26, 2025
Canada Alessandro Cattaneo.
Canada Alessandro Cattaneo.
Italian Ambassador to Canada Alessandro Cattaneo spent a decade of his diplomatic career with an eye on NATO. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

No discussions ongoing over Russia’s return to G7, says new Italian ambassador

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 26, 2025
  • New Italian Ambassador Alessandro Cattaneo talks Canada's G7 presidency, CETA ratification, and Ukraine.

No discussions ongoing over Russia’s return to G7, says new Italian ambassador

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 26, 2025
  • New Italian Ambassador Alessandro Cattaneo talks Canada's G7 presidency, CETA ratification, and Ukraine.
Canada Alessandro Cattaneo.
Italian Ambassador to Canada Alessandro Cattaneo spent a decade of his diplomatic career with an eye on NATO. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ontario voters head to the polls for provincial election on Feb. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 NDP Leader Singh to Deliver Remarks—NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver bilingual remarks titled “Stronger together: Building Canada’s resilience in the
On Feb. 27, Ontario voters will pick between parties led by Progressive Conservative Doug Ford, left, New Democrat Marit Stiles, Liberal Bonnie Crombie, and Green Mike Schreiner. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of X and Facebook

Ontario voters head to the polls for provincial election on Feb. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 NDP Leader Singh to Deliver Remarks—NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver bilingual remarks titled “Stronger together: Building Canada’s resilience in the

Ontario voters head to the polls for provincial election on Feb. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 NDP Leader Singh to Deliver Remarks—NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver bilingual remarks titled “Stronger together: Building Canada’s resilience in the
On Feb. 27, Ontario voters will pick between parties led by Progressive Conservative Doug Ford, left, New Democrat Marit Stiles, Liberal Bonnie Crombie, and Green Mike Schreiner. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of X and Facebook

Renewable energy is declining in Canada

  • Canada now has missed a decade of opportunity to build significant new renewable capacity, leaving us behind our peers and out of step with
Opinion | BY WARREN MABEE, BALIE WALKER | February 26, 2025
Jonathan Wilkinson
Jonathan Wilkinson
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson. There are a few reasons why the lack of development of new renewable electricity capacity is a Canadian policy failure, write Warren Mabee and Balie Walker. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Renewable energy is declining in Canada

Opinion | BY WARREN MABEE, BALIE WALKER | February 26, 2025
  • Canada now has missed a decade of opportunity to build significant new renewable capacity, leaving us behind our peers and out of step with

Renewable energy is declining in Canada

Opinion | BY WARREN MABEE, BALIE WALKER | February 26, 2025
  • Canada now has missed a decade of opportunity to build significant new renewable capacity, leaving us behind our peers and out of step with
Jonathan Wilkinson
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson. There are a few reasons why the lack of development of new renewable electricity capacity is a Canadian policy failure, write Warren Mabee and Balie Walker. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diversifying carbon capture tech will help keep Canada competitive

  • Expanding the range of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology options available will increase adoption and reduce the cost of this essential tool.
Opinion | BY BONNIE DROZDOWSKI | February 26, 2025
A recent $4.5-million investment to improve the energy and cost efficiency of the leading carbon capture technology has Alberta’s energy industry talking, writes Bonnie Drozdowski. Pexels photograph by Jay Randhawa

Diversifying carbon capture tech will help keep Canada competitive

Opinion | BY BONNIE DROZDOWSKI | February 26, 2025
  • Expanding the range of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology options available will increase adoption and reduce the cost of this essential tool.

Diversifying carbon capture tech will help keep Canada competitive

Opinion | BY BONNIE DROZDOWSKI | February 26, 2025
  • Expanding the range of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology options available will increase adoption and reduce the cost of this essential tool.
A recent $4.5-million investment to improve the energy and cost efficiency of the leading carbon capture technology has Alberta’s energy industry talking, writes Bonnie Drozdowski. Pexels photograph by Jay Randhawa

Bolstering domestic manufacturing can make us resilient to tariffs, and help meet our sustainability goals

  • To sustain vibrant communities in the face of unprecedented global risk, policymakers must incentivize domestic production, and clean energy independence.
Opinion | BY ALEX TAVASOLI, HOLLY CAGGIANO | February 26, 2025
By prioritizing development of ‘green industries’ like the manufacture of electric vehicles, Canada can also lower barriers to expanding trade with the European Union, write Alex Tavasoli and Holly Caggiano. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bolstering domestic manufacturing can make us resilient to tariffs, and help meet our sustainability goals

Opinion | BY ALEX TAVASOLI, HOLLY CAGGIANO | February 26, 2025
  • To sustain vibrant communities in the face of unprecedented global risk, policymakers must incentivize domestic production, and clean energy independence.

Bolstering domestic manufacturing can make us resilient to tariffs, and help meet our sustainability goals

Opinion | BY ALEX TAVASOLI, HOLLY CAGGIANO | February 26, 2025
  • To sustain vibrant communities in the face of unprecedented global risk, policymakers must incentivize domestic production, and clean energy independence.
By prioritizing development of ‘green industries’ like the manufacture of electric vehicles, Canada can also lower barriers to expanding trade with the European Union, write Alex Tavasoli and Holly Caggiano. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A weak regime clings to power in Myanmar

  • The people seem on the brink of driving the brutal military regime from power. The first thing they should do after is get rid
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 25, 2025
Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi—the daughter of the army’s founder—led a largely non-violent revolution that forced the military to share political power, but in 2021, the army took it back very violently, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

A weak regime clings to power in Myanmar

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 25, 2025
  • The people seem on the brink of driving the brutal military regime from power. The first thing they should do after is get rid

A weak regime clings to power in Myanmar

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 25, 2025
  • The people seem on the brink of driving the brutal military regime from power. The first thing they should do after is get rid
Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi—the daughter of the army’s founder—led a largely non-violent revolution that forced the military to share political power, but in 2021, the army took it back very violently, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Trudeau doubles down on Ukraine

  • Plus, round two of the Liberal leadership debates tonight in Montreal.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 25, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy, left, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa in 2023. Trudeau pledged more money, arms, and sanctions in support of Ukraine during a trip to the country on Monday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau doubles down on Ukraine

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 25, 2025
  • Plus, round two of the Liberal leadership debates tonight in Montreal.

Trudeau doubles down on Ukraine

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 25, 2025
  • Plus, round two of the Liberal leadership debates tonight in Montreal.
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy, left, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa in 2023. Trudeau pledged more money, arms, and sanctions in support of Ukraine during a trip to the country on Monday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Gould leadership bid appeals to young Liberals, paving future path, say Grits

  • Karina Gould is ‘the first Liberal in a while that has shown an ability to really connect with [young Liberals] and mobilize them,’ says
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
Karina Gould
Karina Gould
Liberal leadership contender Karina Gould speaks with reporters in the West Block on Jan. 23—the same day she officially submitted her paperwork to enter the race. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Gould leadership bid appeals to young Liberals, paving future path, say Grits

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
  • Karina Gould is ‘the first Liberal in a while that has shown an ability to really connect with [young Liberals] and mobilize them,’ says

Gould leadership bid appeals to young Liberals, paving future path, say Grits

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
  • Karina Gould is ‘the first Liberal in a while that has shown an ability to really connect with [young Liberals] and mobilize them,’ says
Karina Gould
Liberal leadership contender Karina Gould speaks with reporters in the West Block on Jan. 23—the same day she officially submitted her paperwork to enter the race. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Immigration Minister Miller has a new acting chief of staff

  • Plus, a look at the team of new Official Languages and Associate Public Safety Minister Rachel Bendayan, which is led by chief of staff
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
Marc Miller
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has a new acting chief of staff, and acting deputy chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Immigration Minister Miller has a new acting chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
  • Plus, a look at the team of new Official Languages and Associate Public Safety Minister Rachel Bendayan, which is led by chief of staff

Immigration Minister Miller has a new acting chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
  • Plus, a look at the team of new Official Languages and Associate Public Safety Minister Rachel Bendayan, which is led by chief of staff
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has a new acting chief of staff, and acting deputy chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal leadership contenders make their pitch

  • Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, and Frank Baylis each say they have a plan to respond to the threat of American tariffs.
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
Liberal leadershi candidates
Liberal leadershi candidates
The Liberal leadership contenders: Chrystia Freeland, left, Mark Carney, Karina Gould, and Frank Baylis. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Liberal leadership contenders make their pitch

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
  • Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, and Frank Baylis each say they have a plan to respond to the threat of American tariffs.

Liberal leadership contenders make their pitch

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2025
  • Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, and Frank Baylis each say they have a plan to respond to the threat of American tariffs.
Liberal leadershi candidates
The Liberal leadership contenders: Chrystia Freeland, left, Mark Carney, Karina Gould, and Frank Baylis. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

A decade later: did the Liberals deliver on science?

  • While funding injections are welcome, they don’t guarantee that research will remain free from political influence.
Opinion | BY SARAH LAFRAMBOISE, TREVOR POTTS | February 24, 2025
Mona Nemer
Mona Nemer
The 2017 appointment of Dr. Mona Nemer as Canada’s chief science officer fulfilled a key platform commitment to place science at the heart of federal governance, write Sarah Laframboise and Trevor Potts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A decade later: did the Liberals deliver on science?

Opinion | BY SARAH LAFRAMBOISE, TREVOR POTTS | February 24, 2025
  • While funding injections are welcome, they don’t guarantee that research will remain free from political influence.

A decade later: did the Liberals deliver on science?

Opinion | BY SARAH LAFRAMBOISE, TREVOR POTTS | February 24, 2025
  • While funding injections are welcome, they don’t guarantee that research will remain free from political influence.
Mona Nemer
The 2017 appointment of Dr. Mona Nemer as Canada’s chief science officer fulfilled a key platform commitment to place science at the heart of federal governance, write Sarah Laframboise and Trevor Potts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Modernizing the Métis National Council 

  • The Métis National Council is at a crossroads, but not without a map, offering a clear focus on a vision of service and self-determination.
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | January 15, 2025
Victoria Pruden.
Victoria Pruden.
Métis National Council President Victoria Pruden, centre, writes that she is determined to foster transparency, empower Métis women and knowledge holders, and lead the MNC with compassion, service, and lateral kindness. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council

Modernizing the Métis National Council 

Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | January 15, 2025
  • The Métis National Council is at a crossroads, but not without a map, offering a clear focus on a vision of service and self-determination.

Modernizing the Métis National Council 

Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | January 15, 2025
  • The Métis National Council is at a crossroads, but not without a map, offering a clear focus on a vision of service and self-determination.
Victoria Pruden.
Métis National Council President Victoria Pruden, centre, writes that she is determined to foster transparency, empower Métis women and knowledge holders, and lead the MNC with compassion, service, and lateral kindness. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council

Infrastructure gap, child welfare in focus as AFN prepares for ‘ally’ Trudeau’s exit

  • The Assembly of First Nations is compiling a ‘priority document’ for future parliamentarians, and says Justin Trudeau ‘set a new standard for future prime
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2025
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says her organization is prepared to work with whatever government is in power, and push for Indigenous rights.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Infrastructure gap, child welfare in focus as AFN prepares for ‘ally’ Trudeau’s exit

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2025
  • The Assembly of First Nations is compiling a ‘priority document’ for future parliamentarians, and says Justin Trudeau ‘set a new standard for future prime

Infrastructure gap, child welfare in focus as AFN prepares for ‘ally’ Trudeau’s exit

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2025
  • The Assembly of First Nations is compiling a ‘priority document’ for future parliamentarians, and says Justin Trudeau ‘set a new standard for future prime
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says her organization is prepared to work with whatever government is in power, and push for Indigenous rights.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Why hasn’t AI changed Canada yet?

  • Expanding data centres gives a chance to leverage technology where Canada is already a leader, and to share the benefits broadly.
Opinion | BY RICARDO ARENA | January 15, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Last month’s announcement outlining Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s plans for the pledged $2-billion in AI was a welcome development, writes Ricardo Arena. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Why hasn’t AI changed Canada yet?

Opinion | BY RICARDO ARENA | January 15, 2025
  • Expanding data centres gives a chance to leverage technology where Canada is already a leader, and to share the benefits broadly.

Why hasn’t AI changed Canada yet?

Opinion | BY RICARDO ARENA | January 15, 2025
  • Expanding data centres gives a chance to leverage technology where Canada is already a leader, and to share the benefits broadly.
François-Philippe Champagne
Last month’s announcement outlining Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s plans for the pledged $2-billion in AI was a welcome development, writes Ricardo Arena. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers stalled by U.S. sanctions

  • Is Donald Trump really going to maintain the U.S. sanctions on Russian oil sales when he’s in power? Meanwhile, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet' of second-hand
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 15, 2025
Greenpeace activists paint ‘peace not oil’ on the side of a tanker transporting oil from Russia to Poland in March 2022. Recent U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports are having a big impact, writes Gwynne Dyer. Greenpeace photograph courtesy of Flickr

Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers stalled by U.S. sanctions

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 15, 2025
  • Is Donald Trump really going to maintain the U.S. sanctions on Russian oil sales when he’s in power? Meanwhile, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet' of second-hand

Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers stalled by U.S. sanctions

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 15, 2025
  • Is Donald Trump really going to maintain the U.S. sanctions on Russian oil sales when he’s in power? Meanwhile, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet' of second-hand
Greenpeace activists paint ‘peace not oil’ on the side of a tanker transporting oil from Russia to Poland in March 2022. Recent U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports are having a big impact, writes Gwynne Dyer. Greenpeace photograph courtesy of Flickr

First ministers meet to talk Trump

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | January 15, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford deliver opening remarks at the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

First ministers meet to talk Trump

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | January 15, 2025
  • The Hill Times

First ministers meet to talk Trump

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | January 15, 2025
  • The Hill Times
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford deliver opening remarks at the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau meets the premiers

  • Plus, Environment Canada lays out its climate forecast.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, will meet with Canada's premiers in Ottawa today, including (from left) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Quebec Premier François Legault, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. The Hill Times photographs

Trudeau meets the premiers

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2025
  • Plus, Environment Canada lays out its climate forecast.

Trudeau meets the premiers

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2025
  • Plus, Environment Canada lays out its climate forecast.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, will meet with Canada's premiers in Ottawa today, including (from left) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Quebec Premier François Legault, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. The Hill Times photographs

Did parties learn anything from the foreign interference inquiry?

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Jan. 6 was the culmination of many months—if not years—of discussions, foibles, and infighting. For nearly as
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 15, 2025
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presided over the Foreign Interference Commission, which will deliver its final report on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Did parties learn anything from the foreign interference inquiry?

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 15, 2025
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Jan. 6 was the culmination of many months—if not years—of discussions, foibles, and infighting. For nearly as

Did parties learn anything from the foreign interference inquiry?

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 15, 2025
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Jan. 6 was the culmination of many months—if not years—of discussions, foibles, and infighting. For nearly as
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presided over the Foreign Interference Commission, which will deliver its final report on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Drawing the wrong conclusions

  • The Liberals have mistaken their party as too ‘woke’ instead of realizing the problem is their policies aren’t enough for the working class.
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 15, 2025
Party delegates attend the 2023 Liberal convention. Like the Democrats in the United States, the Liberals will lose the election by offering the Canadian public Conservatives-lite, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Drawing the wrong conclusions

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 15, 2025
  • The Liberals have mistaken their party as too ‘woke’ instead of realizing the problem is their policies aren’t enough for the working class.

Drawing the wrong conclusions

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 15, 2025
  • The Liberals have mistaken their party as too ‘woke’ instead of realizing the problem is their policies aren’t enough for the working class.
Party delegates attend the 2023 Liberal convention. Like the Democrats in the United States, the Liberals will lose the election by offering the Canadian public Conservatives-lite, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Two-nation partnership that was a beacon of trust in a fractious world goes down Trump’s drain

  • Trump’s expansionist approach may turn out to be highly counterproductive.
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 15, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s expressed willingness to use force to erase the borders of sovereign countries signals an end to the fundamental principle of international order, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Two-nation partnership that was a beacon of trust in a fractious world goes down Trump’s drain

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 15, 2025
  • Trump’s expansionist approach may turn out to be highly counterproductive.

Two-nation partnership that was a beacon of trust in a fractious world goes down Trump’s drain

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 15, 2025
  • Trump’s expansionist approach may turn out to be highly counterproductive.
Donald Trump
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s expressed willingness to use force to erase the borders of sovereign countries signals an end to the fundamental principle of international order, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Changes to Liberal leadership rules ‘thin silver lining’ amid foreign interference cloud, says national security expert Carvin

  • Liberal Party organizer and strategist Angelo Bakoulas says restricting the vote to members with permanent residency or citizenship was ‘the only choice.’
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference outside his home at Rideau Cottage on Jan. 6, 2025, to announce his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Changes to Liberal leadership rules ‘thin silver lining’ amid foreign interference cloud, says national security expert Carvin

News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
  • Liberal Party organizer and strategist Angelo Bakoulas says restricting the vote to members with permanent residency or citizenship was ‘the only choice.’

Changes to Liberal leadership rules ‘thin silver lining’ amid foreign interference cloud, says national security expert Carvin

News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
  • Liberal Party organizer and strategist Angelo Bakoulas says restricting the vote to members with permanent residency or citizenship was ‘the only choice.’
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference outside his home at Rideau Cottage on Jan. 6, 2025, to announce his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The deck is stacked against Quebec’s Anglos

  • The failure of our leaders to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of anglophone Quebecers is a sign of indifference and intolerance.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
Arif Virani
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

The deck is stacked against Quebec’s Anglos

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
  • The failure of our leaders to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of anglophone Quebecers is a sign of indifference and intolerance.

The deck is stacked against Quebec’s Anglos

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
  • The failure of our leaders to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of anglophone Quebecers is a sign of indifference and intolerance.
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

Hosting G7 summit will be first global test for a new prime minister

  • A new government could bring 'meaningful, but not massive' changes in Canada's G7 agenda, says G7 Research Group director John Kirton.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 15, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the longest-serving world leader in the G7, having participated in eight summits. PMO photograph by Adam Scotti

Hosting G7 summit will be first global test for a new prime minister

News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 15, 2025
  • A new government could bring 'meaningful, but not massive' changes in Canada's G7 agenda, says G7 Research Group director John Kirton.

Hosting G7 summit will be first global test for a new prime minister

News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 15, 2025
  • A new government could bring 'meaningful, but not massive' changes in Canada's G7 agenda, says G7 Research Group director John Kirton.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the longest-serving world leader in the G7, having participated in eight summits. PMO photograph by Adam Scotti

Liberals’ legacy of legalized cannabis at risk as hopes for tax relief ‘slim to none’ before next election: industry

  • The inability to commit to a nationalized excise stamp in the fall economic statement is 'baffling,' says Cannabis Council of Canada president Paul McCarthy.
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
In December, the Liberals signalled an 'intent to explore' a potential switch to a national excise stamp for licensed cannabis products, but the looming election is threatening to extinguish the industry's hopes of receiving that small amount of relief. The Hill Times file photograph

Liberals’ legacy of legalized cannabis at risk as hopes for tax relief ‘slim to none’ before next election: industry

News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
  • The inability to commit to a nationalized excise stamp in the fall economic statement is 'baffling,' says Cannabis Council of Canada president Paul McCarthy.

Liberals’ legacy of legalized cannabis at risk as hopes for tax relief ‘slim to none’ before next election: industry

News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
  • The inability to commit to a nationalized excise stamp in the fall economic statement is 'baffling,' says Cannabis Council of Canada president Paul McCarthy.
In December, the Liberals signalled an 'intent to explore' a potential switch to a national excise stamp for licensed cannabis products, but the looming election is threatening to extinguish the industry's hopes of receiving that small amount of relief. The Hill Times file photograph

New year, new anxieties

  • There is being angry, and wanting change to something better—and then there is the place in which we now find ourselves.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 15, 2025
Amid the ongoing chaos, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, went to Florida to meet with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, also joined by Kevin O’Leary. Photograph courtesy of X/ABDanielleSmith

New year, new anxieties

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 15, 2025
  • There is being angry, and wanting change to something better—and then there is the place in which we now find ourselves.

New year, new anxieties

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 15, 2025
  • There is being angry, and wanting change to something better—and then there is the place in which we now find ourselves.
Amid the ongoing chaos, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, went to Florida to meet with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, also joined by Kevin O’Leary. Photograph courtesy of X/ABDanielleSmith

From affordability to accountability: political leaders navigate the Trump era of chaos

  • While the country finds itself in a moment of crisis, watch for political messaging to start shifting.
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | January 15, 2025
The shift has already begun in the provinces where premiers like Danielle Smith, left, and Doug Ford are spending significant political capital to fend off a trade war, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

From affordability to accountability: political leaders navigate the Trump era of chaos

Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | January 15, 2025
  • While the country finds itself in a moment of crisis, watch for political messaging to start shifting.

From affordability to accountability: political leaders navigate the Trump era of chaos

Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | January 15, 2025
  • While the country finds itself in a moment of crisis, watch for political messaging to start shifting.
The shift has already begun in the provinces where premiers like Danielle Smith, left, and Doug Ford are spending significant political capital to fend off a trade war, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Grit race a chance to address inequality issues: B.C. reader

  • Re: “‘He’s our best bet’: several Liberal MPs urging Finance Minister LeBlanc to rethink decision not to seek Liberal leadership,” (The Hill Times, Jan.
Opinion | January 15, 2025

Grit race a chance to address inequality issues: B.C. reader

Opinion | January 15, 2025
  • Re: “‘He’s our best bet’: several Liberal MPs urging Finance Minister LeBlanc to rethink decision not to seek Liberal leadership,” (The Hill Times, Jan.

Grit race a chance to address inequality issues: B.C. reader

Opinion | January 15, 2025
  • Re: “‘He’s our best bet’: several Liberal MPs urging Finance Minister LeBlanc to rethink decision not to seek Liberal leadership,” (The Hill Times, Jan.

An industry fact check on the real risks arising from the NWMO site choice

  • Re: “Northwestern Ontario nuclear waste site selection raises concerns,” (The Hill Times, Dec. 12, 2024). Erika Simpson’s article identifies some groups that are expressing
Opinion | January 15, 2025

An industry fact check on the real risks arising from the NWMO site choice

Opinion | January 15, 2025
  • Re: “Northwestern Ontario nuclear waste site selection raises concerns,” (The Hill Times, Dec. 12, 2024). Erika Simpson’s article identifies some groups that are expressing

An industry fact check on the real risks arising from the NWMO site choice

Opinion | January 15, 2025
  • Re: “Northwestern Ontario nuclear waste site selection raises concerns,” (The Hill Times, Dec. 12, 2024). Erika Simpson’s article identifies some groups that are expressing

UofT hosts launch for Catherine Tsalikis’ new book on Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21

  • WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. Conservative Leader to Attend Fundraiser—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will attend a party
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland
The Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History hosts the launch of Catherine Tsalikis' new book, Chrystia, tracing the journey for former deputy PM and finance minister Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

UofT hosts launch for Catherine Tsalikis’ new book on Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21

  • WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. Conservative Leader to Attend Fundraiser—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will attend a party

UofT hosts launch for Catherine Tsalikis’ new book on Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21

  • WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. Conservative Leader to Attend Fundraiser—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will attend a party
Chrystia Freeland
The Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History hosts the launch of Catherine Tsalikis' new book, Chrystia, tracing the journey for former deputy PM and finance minister Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Academic, author, actor: oddsmakers bet on Trudeau’s next career move

  • Plus, ex-Alberta premier Notley announces her new gig, Joel Harden looks to make the move to federal politics, and Minister Blair, Gen. Carignan will
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
While working at Tim Hortons is not likely to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's next career move, oddmakers are guessing as to what sort of job he will take after he leaves politics. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Academic, author, actor: oddsmakers bet on Trudeau’s next career move

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
  • Plus, ex-Alberta premier Notley announces her new gig, Joel Harden looks to make the move to federal politics, and Minister Blair, Gen. Carignan will

Academic, author, actor: oddsmakers bet on Trudeau’s next career move

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
  • Plus, ex-Alberta premier Notley announces her new gig, Joel Harden looks to make the move to federal politics, and Minister Blair, Gen. Carignan will
While working at Tim Hortons is not likely to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's next career move, oddmakers are guessing as to what sort of job he will take after he leaves politics. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Procurement watchdog calls PSPC’s handling of interpreters’ contracts ‘unreasonable’

  • Ombud's review of complaints says proposed changes would cut freelance interpreters' number of billable hours, leading to less compensation for the same amount of
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 14, 2025
An interpreter at work in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building during a press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Procurement watchdog calls PSPC’s handling of interpreters’ contracts ‘unreasonable’

News | BY IREM KOCA | January 14, 2025
  • Ombud's review of complaints says proposed changes would cut freelance interpreters' number of billable hours, leading to less compensation for the same amount of

Procurement watchdog calls PSPC’s handling of interpreters’ contracts ‘unreasonable’

News | BY IREM KOCA | January 14, 2025
  • Ombud's review of complaints says proposed changes would cut freelance interpreters' number of billable hours, leading to less compensation for the same amount of
An interpreter at work in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building during a press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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