Indigenous women at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls' closing ceremony at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., in June 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
‘I am literally imploring the government to have those conversations with us, and to bring us forward,' says NWAC’s Josie Nepinak, as C-38 remains
Indigenous women at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls' closing ceremony at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., in June 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It’s clear that aerospace is going to be a cornerstone of the East Coast’s economic landscape for many years to come, writes Minister Gudie Hutchings. Pexels photograph by Robert Stearns
Advancements are helping to secure our borders, monitor our waters, and support our military at home and abroad.
It’s clear that aerospace is going to be a cornerstone of the East Coast’s economic landscape for many years to come, writes Minister Gudie Hutchings. Pexels photograph by Robert Stearns
Antibiotics are a cornerstone of modern medicine. But developing new ones can cost up to $1-billion, and the market does not reflect the unmet needs these novel drugs address, write Bettina Hamelin and Henry Skinner. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Canada is uniquely positioned to act as it prepares to assume the G7 presidency in January 2025.
Antibiotics are a cornerstone of modern medicine. But developing new ones can cost up to $1-billion, and the market does not reflect the unmet needs these novel drugs address, write Bettina Hamelin and Henry Skinner. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Investing in Indigenous infrastructure is an investment in Canada’s future, writes Donna Big Canoe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The upcoming fall economic statement must go beyond minor adjustments and deliver real commitments.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Investing in Indigenous infrastructure is an investment in Canada’s future, writes Donna Big Canoe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Albert Muchanga, African Union commissioner for economic development, trade, tourism, industry, and minerals, in Ottawa on May 17, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As western hegemony ebbs, African stakeholders are deftly courting the opportunities that come with competition.
Albert Muchanga, African Union commissioner for economic development, trade, tourism, industry, and minerals, in Ottawa on May 17, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Palestine-Israel conflict is a political issue which only politicians should be commenting on, says Donald Savoie, an expert on the machinery of government
Privy Council Clerk John Hannaford, right, pictured at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony on July 26, 2023, with Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez. Some public servants are raising concerns about Hannaford's neutrality on the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Palestine-Israel conflict is a political issue which only politicians should be commenting on, says Donald Savoie, an expert on the machinery of government
The Palestine-Israel conflict is a political issue which only politicians should be commenting on, says Donald Savoie, an expert on the machinery of government
Privy Council Clerk John Hannaford, right, pictured at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony on July 26, 2023, with Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez. Some public servants are raising concerns about Hannaford's neutrality on the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair and some of Canada's top military leaders will speak at a conference on military procurement in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Marc Miller takes questions on his immigration cuts.
Defence Minister Bill Blair and some of Canada's top military leaders will speak at a conference on military procurement in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon. Young people are told that if they go to school and play by the rules, they would be able to get good jobs, buy homes, and have families. Unfortunately, that hasn't panned out, writes Farah Mohamed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
We are creating a less competitive Canada with a workforce as unskilled as it is inexperienced, leaving them the burden of powering our economy
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon. Young people are told that if they go to school and play by the rules, they would be able to get good jobs, buy homes, and have families. Unfortunately, that hasn't panned out, writes Farah Mohamed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Freeland heads the new Canada-U.S. Cabinet Committee, and LeBlanc is the vice-chair. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Despite Donald Trump, Canada will have policymaking room to do more of what we need to do, if we are ready to try. We
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Freeland heads the new Canada-U.S. Cabinet Committee, and LeBlanc is the vice-chair. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Fourteen states on the Security Council spent days crafting a resolution that included the release of all hostages, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners, the
U.S. President Joe Biden, pictured in Ottawa on March 24, 2023. The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling the immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which Doug Roche says in an egregious use of the veto. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Fourteen states on the Security Council spent days crafting a resolution that included the release of all hostages, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners, the
Fourteen states on the Security Council spent days crafting a resolution that included the release of all hostages, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners, the
U.S. President Joe Biden, pictured in Ottawa on March 24, 2023. The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling the immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which Doug Roche says in an egregious use of the veto. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
More urgent than anything is the potential loss of CBC News. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is convinced—as have all Conservative leaders before him—that CBC reporters favour Liberals, and universally betray a socially liberal bias, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If this is public broadcasting’s last chance to save itself, it needs to move fast—and the majority of Canadians who, polls say, still support
More urgent than anything is the potential loss of CBC News. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is convinced—as have all Conservative leaders before him—that CBC reporters favour Liberals, and universally betray a socially liberal bias, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Aerospace is a strategic sector for Canada, both economically and in terms of sovereignty, writes Maud Cohen, president of Polytechnique Montréal. Photograph courtesy of Pexels.com
By strengthening ties between universities and industry, we can build a sustainable and resilient vision for this vital ecosystem.
Aerospace is a strategic sector for Canada, both economically and in terms of sovereignty, writes Maud Cohen, president of Polytechnique Montréal. Photograph courtesy of Pexels.com
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said 'we are joining forces with the industry to develop a national aerospace strategy, aimed at keeping leaders ahead in sustainable technologies,' in an Innovation press release on Nov. 6, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
To reduce aviation's climate change impact we must reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and the total energy consumed.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said 'we are joining forces with the industry to develop a national aerospace strategy, aimed at keeping leaders ahead in sustainable technologies,' in an Innovation press release on Nov. 6, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Regarding commercial aviation, the federal government's current governance model does not work, and it’s time for a tectonic shift, writes Pierre Ruel, president and CEO-elect of the Air Transport Association of Canada. Unsplash photograph by Red Dot
It's time for the federal government to consider alternate organizational models for the oversight and regulation of the vital aviation sector.
Regarding commercial aviation, the federal government's current governance model does not work, and it’s time for a tectonic shift, writes Pierre Ruel, president and CEO-elect of the Air Transport Association of Canada. Unsplash photograph by Red Dot
Also, Greenpeace activists demonstrate at Stornoway, Conservative MP Arnold Viersen goes hunting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a milkshake on TikTok, and the Peace
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, left, and author Lawrence Martin. A friend of Martin's heard Chrétien say that Justin Trudeau is 'toast.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright
Also, Greenpeace activists demonstrate at Stornoway, Conservative MP Arnold Viersen goes hunting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a milkshake on TikTok, and the Peace
Also, Greenpeace activists demonstrate at Stornoway, Conservative MP Arnold Viersen goes hunting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a milkshake on TikTok, and the Peace
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, left, and author Lawrence Martin. A friend of Martin's heard Chrétien say that Justin Trudeau is 'toast.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright
Re: “Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13, by Neil Moss). Canadians must
Re: “Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13, by Neil Moss). Canadians must
Re: “Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13, by Neil Moss). Canadians must
Conservative pundit Yaroslav Baran says Randy Boissonnault should have stepped down sooner for the sake of the Liberal Party. 'I probably would have left
Former employment minister Randy Boissonnault left cabinet on Nov. 20 amid questions about his heritage and controversial business ties.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative pundit Yaroslav Baran says Randy Boissonnault should have stepped down sooner for the sake of the Liberal Party. 'I probably would have left
Conservative pundit Yaroslav Baran says Randy Boissonnault should have stepped down sooner for the sake of the Liberal Party. 'I probably would have left
Former employment minister Randy Boissonnault left cabinet on Nov. 20 amid questions about his heritage and controversial business ties.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Comedian Mary Walsh, right, joined Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings at the annual Shed Party on the Hill on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
The annual Newfoundland and Labrador 'Shed' party returned to Ottawa at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Nov. 20.
Comedian Mary Walsh, right, joined Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings at the annual Shed Party on the Hill on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced yesterday that his government will propose a two-month pause on collecting sales tax on certain items. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, how the NDP and Liberals pause the privilege filibuster.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced yesterday that his government will propose a two-month pause on collecting sales tax on certain items. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Hill Times deputy editor Stephen Jeffery, right, and his wife Courtney Parrott became Canadian citizens on Nov. 20. Photograph courtesy of Stephen Jeffery
We had no intention of becoming Canadians when we passed through Sydney Airport's departure gates in June 2019. So what changed?
The Hill Times deputy editor Stephen Jeffery, right, and his wife Courtney Parrott became Canadian citizens on Nov. 20. Photograph courtesy of Stephen Jeffery
With billions of dollars at stake and Arctic security concerns, Canada’s submarine procurement competition is poised to be one of the decade's most sought
Defence Minister Bill Blair announced in July that Canada would be purchasing 'up to' 12 new submarines to replace its fleet of four.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With billions of dollars at stake and Arctic security concerns, Canada’s submarine procurement competition is poised to be one of the decade's most sought
With billions of dollars at stake and Arctic security concerns, Canada’s submarine procurement competition is poised to be one of the decade's most sought
Defence Minister Bill Blair announced in July that Canada would be purchasing 'up to' 12 new submarines to replace its fleet of four.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
These drugs should be reserved for when they are truly necessary, whether for treating severe infections, preventing complications during surgeries, or supporting vulnerable patients undergoing chemotherapy, writes Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia.
Canada must educate, advocate, and act now to tackle the overuse of antibiotics in modern health care.
These drugs should be reserved for when they are truly necessary, whether for treating severe infections, preventing complications during surgeries, or supporting vulnerable patients undergoing chemotherapy, writes Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia.
The political right in North America isn’t interested in fixing anything for anyone. Poilievre is the epitome of this. He’s only interested in two things:
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured on the Hill. Whether it’s Bob Rumson, Donald Trump, Doug Ford or Poilievre, the folks peddling slogans and simple solutions don't care about fixing the real challenges people face, writes Jamie Carroll. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade/illustration by Neena Singhal
The political right in North America isn’t interested in fixing anything for anyone. Poilievre is the epitome of this. He’s only interested in two things:
The political right in North America isn’t interested in fixing anything for anyone. Poilievre is the epitome of this. He’s only interested in two things:
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured on the Hill. Whether it’s Bob Rumson, Donald Trump, Doug Ford or Poilievre, the folks peddling slogans and simple solutions don't care about fixing the real challenges people face, writes Jamie Carroll. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade/illustration by Neena Singhal
Treasury Board President Anita Anand is under intense pressure from unions to share the surplus and improve pensions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The government could use the extra dollars to cut the deficit, sweeten departures, improve pensions, or take a contribution holiday and give one to
Treasury Board President Anita Anand is under intense pressure from unions to share the surplus and improve pensions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Gwladys Raissa Kolo, left, will be taking over from Sylvie Poirier in the dry-cleaning services at the Wellington Building when Poirier retires at the end of this week. The Hill Times photograph by Christina Leadlay
Plus, mixed election results for various ex-MPs, a trio of MPs receive a climate action award, and Jane Philpott takes on a health reform
Gwladys Raissa Kolo, left, will be taking over from Sylvie Poirier in the dry-cleaning services at the Wellington Building when Poirier retires at the end of this week. The Hill Times photograph by Christina Leadlay
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing growing caucus discontent, and some Liberal MPs now say it would be better if the caucus had formal rules in place to remove him. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Having the mechanism would provide ‘more structure’ and make any decision ‘a bit more final,’ says Liberal MP John McKay. ‘It may not be
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing growing caucus discontent, and some Liberal MPs now say it would be better if the caucus had formal rules in place to remove him. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured April 17, 2024, at a national caucus meeting, is facing a serious challenge to his leadership from within his own caucus which is expected to debate behind closed doors on Wednesday whether he should lead the party in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Denying the June request for a caucus-wide meeting following the Toronto byelection loss was a mistake, and could have helped the party avoid the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured April 17, 2024, at a national caucus meeting, is facing a serious challenge to his leadership from within his own caucus which is expected to debate behind closed doors on Wednesday whether he should lead the party in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Auditor General Karen Hogan says the audit's scope may be influenced by document retention policies, and some records might no longer be available, which
Auditor General Karen Hogan says her office is in the process of planning an audit into GC Strategies, the primary contractor for the ArriveCan app. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Auditor General Karen Hogan says the audit's scope may be influenced by document retention policies, and some records might no longer be available, which
Auditor General Karen Hogan says the audit's scope may be influenced by document retention policies, and some records might no longer be available, which
Auditor General Karen Hogan says her office is in the process of planning an audit into GC Strategies, the primary contractor for the ArriveCan app. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Politicians like Donald Trump draw a curtain across the unhappy realities, and give angry and desperate people other targets to blame, writes Gwynne Dyer. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Voters don’t understand the deeper issues that hurt them, and neither major party is in a hurry to enlighten them.
Politicians like Donald Trump draw a curtain across the unhappy realities, and give angry and desperate people other targets to blame, writes Gwynne Dyer. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
On Oct. 21, Susan Holt’s Liberals won a majority of New Brunswick's 31 seats, while the PCs only garnered 16 seats, and David Coon’s Green Party held onto two seats. Photograph courtesy of X/susanholt
The question now is how the Liberals will address the crises facing the province, and if the new premier can manage a fresh, large,
On Oct. 21, Susan Holt’s Liberals won a majority of New Brunswick's 31 seats, while the PCs only garnered 16 seats, and David Coon’s Green Party held onto two seats. Photograph courtesy of X/susanholt
Police officers stand with weapons drawn downtown on Oct. 22, 2014, with the Parliament Buildings in the background. Most think the House of Commons security screwed up that day, but I know that they saved us, writes Heather Bradley. The Hill Times photograph by Mark Burgess
On Oct. 22, 2014, the first person in security who came face-to-face with gunman Michael Zehaf-Bibeau was Const. Samearn Son who stood at his
Police officers stand with weapons drawn downtown on Oct. 22, 2014, with the Parliament Buildings in the background. Most think the House of Commons security screwed up that day, but I know that they saved us, writes Heather Bradley. The Hill Times photograph by Mark Burgess
In the days after the shooting, The Hill Times spoke to those working that day about their experience: Cormac MacSweeney, top left, Julie Van Dusen, Danny Leduc, Marjory LeBreton, Mike de Paul, Jean Brosseau, Rob Kazemzadeh, and Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe. The Hill Times photographs by Steve Gerecke
‘I heard a thunderous boom through the Rotunda and saw people running towards me’: revisiting the accounts of the people on the Hill
In the days after the shooting, The Hill Times spoke to those working that day about their experience: Cormac MacSweeney, top left, Julie Van Dusen, Danny Leduc, Marjory LeBreton, Mike de Paul, Jean Brosseau, Rob Kazemzadeh, and Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe. The Hill Times photographs by Steve Gerecke
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will hold one of her weekly press conferences today to talk about the government's economic policies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Richard Fadden gives the lay of the land in the Indo-Pacific.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will hold one of her weekly press conferences today to talk about the government's economic policies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Karina Gould says the 'Conservatives are filibustering their own motion,' as the privilege debate stretches to two weeks.
The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
There are a number of government bills as well as opposition motions on the docket for the MPs to address once the House finishes
Government House Leader Karina Gould says the 'Conservatives are filibustering their own motion,' as the privilege debate stretches to two weeks.
The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The military’s General Purpose Sleeping Bag System missed the mark when soldiers tried it out during a November 2023 exercise in Alberta, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Djalma Vuong-De Ramos
Army personnel are being left out in the cold after new sleeping bags fail to live up to the standards of their 1960s predecessors.
The military’s General Purpose Sleeping Bag System missed the mark when soldiers tried it out during a November 2023 exercise in Alberta, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Djalma Vuong-De Ramos
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has promoted a number of staff within her office this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Along with a long list of promotions, recent staff additions include Nadia Kadri’s hiring as a senior policy and legal affairs adviser.
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has promoted a number of staff within her office this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has essentially announced a plan to make a plan for a chemical watch list, which is out of step with the urgency of the toxics crisis, writes Elaine MacDonald. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The feds need to go back to the drawing board on the implementation of Bill S-5 changes to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has essentially announced a plan to make a plan for a chemical watch list, which is out of step with the urgency of the toxics crisis, writes Elaine MacDonald. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Before a terrorist designation, Canada's intelligence community collects information and makes a recommendation as to whether it meets the legal threshold in a 'well
The government listed Samidoun as a terrorist entity following a call to do so from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who has also called for the Houthis to be listed as a terror group. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Before a terrorist designation, Canada's intelligence community collects information and makes a recommendation as to whether it meets the legal threshold in a 'well
Before a terrorist designation, Canada's intelligence community collects information and makes a recommendation as to whether it meets the legal threshold in a 'well
The government listed Samidoun as a terrorist entity following a call to do so from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who has also called for the Houthis to be listed as a terror group. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Some of Canada’s biggest innovations have come from speculative investments underpinned by government spending, writes Steve Lafleur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A more co-ordinated industrial policy that measures results and learns from failure could result in less waste, and fewer bad bets.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Some of Canada’s biggest innovations have come from speculative investments underpinned by government spending, writes Steve Lafleur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As the federal government brings workers back in, leaders should carefully evaluate what their employees truly need for happiness and productivity at the office.
The GC Workplace initiative is modelled partly after the open-office concept, but feedback suggests that federal office planners need to continue working on it, writes Scot Sustad. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As the federal government brings workers back in, leaders should carefully evaluate what their employees truly need for happiness and productivity at the office.
As the federal government brings workers back in, leaders should carefully evaluate what their employees truly need for happiness and productivity at the office.
The GC Workplace initiative is modelled partly after the open-office concept, but feedback suggests that federal office planners need to continue working on it, writes Scot Sustad. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
Canada needs a museum that tells the Indigenous history no-holds-barred, and shares the Indigenous art and culture with pride.
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
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet would use all the levers he has as opposition leader to advance only Quebec’s interests, no matter the cost to the rest of Canada, writes Robert Sopuck. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
There is a plausible path forward for Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet to become the next leader of the opposition, but this requires a few
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet would use all the levers he has as opposition leader to advance only Quebec’s interests, no matter the cost to the rest of Canada, writes Robert Sopuck. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
International Trade Minister Mary Ng and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne will appear before a House Committee to discuss measures to protect Canadian manufacturers from Chinese imports. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Plus, a House committee grills the CBC head on bonuses for top bosses.
International Trade Minister Mary Ng and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne will appear before a House Committee to discuss measures to protect Canadian manufacturers from Chinese imports. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
