Doing business in Asia is complicated for a lot of firms, says former diplomat Stewart Beck. 'It's different cultures, different languages, different legal systems.
International Trade Minister Mary Ng took part in a three-day Canada-in-Asia conference last week focusing on expanding Canada’s trade in the region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Doing business in Asia is complicated for a lot of firms, says former diplomat Stewart Beck. 'It's different cultures, different languages, different legal systems.
Doing business in Asia is complicated for a lot of firms, says former diplomat Stewart Beck. 'It's different cultures, different languages, different legal systems.
International Trade Minister Mary Ng took part in a three-day Canada-in-Asia conference last week focusing on expanding Canada’s trade in the region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Its monopoly status prohibits potential service providers from entering the letter-delivery market, depriving Canadians of choice, and reducing the incentive for Canada Post to
After a month-long strike, Canada’s labour relations boards ordered 55,000 postal workers back to work one week before Christmas. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Its monopoly status prohibits potential service providers from entering the letter-delivery market, depriving Canadians of choice, and reducing the incentive for Canada Post to
Its monopoly status prohibits potential service providers from entering the letter-delivery market, depriving Canadians of choice, and reducing the incentive for Canada Post to
After a month-long strike, Canada’s labour relations boards ordered 55,000 postal workers back to work one week before Christmas. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Europe and Canada represent serious obstacles to the vision the American and Russian leaders share of a racially and religiously homogenous northern hemisphere.
The use of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, left, clearly reveals both the Darwinian nature of his ambition, and his and Elon Musk’s ignorance of history, writes Joseph Ingram. Images courtesy of DonkeyHotey
Europe and Canada represent serious obstacles to the vision the American and Russian leaders share of a racially and religiously homogenous northern hemisphere.
Europe and Canada represent serious obstacles to the vision the American and Russian leaders share of a racially and religiously homogenous northern hemisphere.
The use of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, left, clearly reveals both the Darwinian nature of his ambition, and his and Elon Musk’s ignorance of history, writes Joseph Ingram. Images courtesy of DonkeyHotey
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump. America’s transition to possible adversary has sent shock waves around the world, writes Earl Turcotte. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Persuade the Russian president that he simply cannot win militarily, setting the stage for substantive peace negotiations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump. America’s transition to possible adversary has sent shock waves around the world, writes Earl Turcotte. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
After rolling out the 'Sneaky Carney' moniker, the Conservatives have held three West Block press conferences and written two letters demanding proactive ethics disclosure
Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says the Conservatives' recent focus on him makes it 'clear' who they are afraid to face in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
After rolling out the 'Sneaky Carney' moniker, the Conservatives have held three West Block press conferences and written two letters demanding proactive ethics disclosure
After rolling out the 'Sneaky Carney' moniker, the Conservatives have held three West Block press conferences and written two letters demanding proactive ethics disclosure
Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says the Conservatives' recent focus on him makes it 'clear' who they are afraid to face in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
For Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, the Feb. 24 call to action in Kyiv on behalf of Ukraine may be remembered as his best moment in nearly a decade in power, writes Les Whittington. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
Canada’s and Europe’s leaders are trying to rewrite the framework of power to open the way for an end to Russia’s murderous attack on
For Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, the Feb. 24 call to action in Kyiv on behalf of Ukraine may be remembered as his best moment in nearly a decade in power, writes Les Whittington. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
U.S. President Donald Trump looks north and sees Canada as a vassal state, with Arctic riches and shipping lanes divvied up among China, Russia, and the U.S., writes Andrew Caddell. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Things are changing as the U.S. leader backs off from America’s role as ‘global policeman,’ and looks inwards.
U.S. President Donald Trump looks north and sees Canada as a vassal state, with Arctic riches and shipping lanes divvied up among China, Russia, and the U.S., writes Andrew Caddell. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Re: “‘Retaliation is only the beginning’: Poilievre pledges strong action against Trump’s tariffs in campaign-style rally in Ottawa,” (The Hill Times, Feb. 15). Conservative
Re: “‘Retaliation is only the beginning’: Poilievre pledges strong action against Trump’s tariffs in campaign-style rally in Ottawa,” (The Hill Times, Feb. 15). Conservative
Re: “‘Retaliation is only the beginning’: Poilievre pledges strong action against Trump’s tariffs in campaign-style rally in Ottawa,” (The Hill Times, Feb. 15). Conservative
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, visited Ukraine on Feb. 24 to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal MP John McKay says support for Ukraine will be raised when the Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group heads to D.C. in March.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, visited Ukraine on Feb. 24 to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
These groups frequently lack access to affordable and reliable clean energy services, and include the urban unhoused, renters, and underserved Indigenous communities.
Policy failures in Canada help perpetuate inequities in hidden energy communities, write Julie MacArthur and Emmanuel Ackom. Unsplash photograph by Erica Zhou
These groups frequently lack access to affordable and reliable clean energy services, and include the urban unhoused, renters, and underserved Indigenous communities.
These groups frequently lack access to affordable and reliable clean energy services, and include the urban unhoused, renters, and underserved Indigenous communities.
Policy failures in Canada help perpetuate inequities in hidden energy communities, write Julie MacArthur and Emmanuel Ackom. Unsplash photograph by Erica Zhou
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Liberal leadership candidates Chrystia Freeland, and Mark Carney. The next leader of the Canadian government should focus on simple—but transformative—policies, writes Pierre-Olivier Pineau. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Scrapping the carbon tax would be a tragedy, but it would be a bigger one to add a new program without critically assessing the
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Liberal leadership candidates Chrystia Freeland, and Mark Carney. The next leader of the Canadian government should focus on simple—but transformative—policies, writes Pierre-Olivier Pineau. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
We have the resources we need to be energy independent, and to give all Canadians energy security, writes Sen. Rosa Galvez. Pexels photograph by Singkham
We can build a stronger Canada by focusing on the development of renewable energy technologies and infrastructure here at home.
We have the resources we need to be energy independent, and to give all Canadians energy security, writes Sen. Rosa Galvez. Pexels photograph by Singkham
Green hydrogen production has great economic potential for the government to create opportunities within the country in developing sectors, and fulfil international commitments, writes Ibrahim Dincer. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Canada is considered one of the world’s leading countries in the production and use of renewable energy sources, but progress is insufficient for an
Green hydrogen production has great economic potential for the government to create opportunities within the country in developing sectors, and fulfil international commitments, writes Ibrahim Dincer. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Plus: Six Liberal MPs join the parliamentary secretary team, former Hill Times Publishing reporter acclaimed as Grit candidate in Kitchener Centre, and Federal Court
In her first Facebook reel, Liberal MP Alexandra Mendès shares her recent cancer diagnosis with viewers, but says she's staying on as MP 'as long as you'd like me to continue.' Screenshots courtesy of Facebook
Plus: Six Liberal MPs join the parliamentary secretary team, former Hill Times Publishing reporter acclaimed as Grit candidate in Kitchener Centre, and Federal Court
Plus: Six Liberal MPs join the parliamentary secretary team, former Hill Times Publishing reporter acclaimed as Grit candidate in Kitchener Centre, and Federal Court
In her first Facebook reel, Liberal MP Alexandra Mendès shares her recent cancer diagnosis with viewers, but says she's staying on as MP 'as long as you'd like me to continue.' Screenshots courtesy of Facebook
Liberal leadership hopefuls Karina Gould, left Frank Baylis, Chrystia Freeland, and Mark Carney shake hands before the English-language debate on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The four remaining candidates took to the English-language debate stage on Feb. 25 to tackle key policy planks and present themselves as the best
Liberal leadership hopefuls Karina Gould, left Frank Baylis, Chrystia Freeland, and Mark Carney shake hands before the English-language debate on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been excluded from peace talks between the United States and Russia to end the war against his country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The lesson that Canadians need to take from the U.S. president’s complete reversal on Ukraine is that we could easily be next.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been excluded from peace talks between the United States and Russia to end the war against his country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Health professionals believe in our public health-care system because they believe in equitable access to care, and you can’t have one without the other, writes Bert Blundon. Unsplash photograph by Christian Bowen
The hard workers who keep the health system running have never been more worried about the future of Canadian health care.
Health professionals believe in our public health-care system because they believe in equitable access to care, and you can’t have one without the other, writes Bert Blundon. Unsplash photograph by Christian Bowen
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can leave his successor with a stronger hand in their discussions with the American president, writes David Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The tumult of Donald Trump’s first few weeks in office have underscored the wisdom of being strategic about which defence needs Canada should source
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can leave his successor with a stronger hand in their discussions with the American president, writes David Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Liberals have largely let Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre define himself. There is no way the Conservatives will make the same mistake, writes Julia Parsons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
One of the key developments will be how the Conservative Party reacts and calibrates its message based on who wins the Liberal leadership.
The Liberals have largely let Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre define himself. There is no way the Conservatives will make the same mistake, writes Julia Parsons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Several senior Conservatives told The Hill Times they are concerned about the Liberals' rising support, while pollster Nik Nanos notes that around 70 per cent of Canadians have now limited their choice for the next government to the two major federal parties. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The Conservatives should be concerned about the surge in Liberal support, as their majority is now shrinking, says pollster Nik Nanos.
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Several senior Conservatives told The Hill Times they are concerned about the Liberals' rising support, while pollster Nik Nanos notes that around 70 per cent of Canadians have now limited their choice for the next government to the two major federal parties. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
A view of the Port of Vancouver, B.C., pictured in 2017. With a few exceptions, Canada’s ports have not kept pace with the efficiency and productivity of the world’s greatest international ports, writes John Gradek. Photograph courtesy of Ted McGrath/Flickr
The time has probably come for Canada to be recognized for more than just 'hewers of wood and drawers of water.'
A view of the Port of Vancouver, B.C., pictured in 2017. With a few exceptions, Canada’s ports have not kept pace with the efficiency and productivity of the world’s greatest international ports, writes John Gradek. Photograph courtesy of Ted McGrath/Flickr
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the West Block on Feb. 1, 2025, for a press conference on the government’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada needs a national strategy intended to boost investment, business development and manufacturing in Canada, according to economist Jim Stanford.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the West Block on Feb. 1, 2025, for a press conference on the government’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
International Trade Minister Mary Ng announced the conclusion of negotiations with Indonesia during her trade mission to the southeast Asian nation earlier this month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Bloc Québécois says it won't support any ISDS provisions that may be in the Canada-Indonesia pact, but won't make a decision on the
International Trade Minister Mary Ng announced the conclusion of negotiations with Indonesia during her trade mission to the southeast Asian nation earlier this month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Israeli Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed says any extradition request is a bilateral issue between Canada and France. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
'We would like Hassan Diab to be extradited to France to serve his sentence, but we don’t interfere in that,' says Israeli Ambassador Iddo
Israeli Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed says any extradition request is a bilateral issue between Canada and France. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Whether as prime minister or as opposition leader, it's important for Pierre Poilievre to be familiar with the incoming Trump administration, says former diplomat
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has yet to take the quasi-traditional trek of opposition leaders heading to Washington, D.C., to build links with the White House and Congress. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Whether as prime minister or as opposition leader, it's important for Pierre Poilievre to be familiar with the incoming Trump administration, says former diplomat
Whether as prime minister or as opposition leader, it's important for Pierre Poilievre to be familiar with the incoming Trump administration, says former diplomat
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has yet to take the quasi-traditional trek of opposition leaders heading to Washington, D.C., to build links with the White House and Congress. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada remains fixed on outdated approaches to animal testing that are an actual impediment to progress, writes Anne Birthistle. Unsplash photograph by Patrick Beznoska
This week, Canada will import yet more monkeys from Asia with the clear intent to cause them harm. While technology has evolved to the
Canada remains fixed on outdated approaches to animal testing that are an actual impediment to progress, writes Anne Birthistle. Unsplash photograph by Patrick Beznoska
Krissy Côté, centre, alongside her boss, Conservative MP Rob Morrison, left, and House Speaker Greg Fergus at the Nov. 19 Long Service Award event. Photograph courtesy of X
Plus, the Queen's Gates are getting a facelift, Marie-Danielle Smith and Murad Hemmadi get mugged, and Philip Ling leaves as Mike Blanchfield returns.
Krissy Côté, centre, alongside her boss, Conservative MP Rob Morrison, left, and House Speaker Greg Fergus at the Nov. 19 Long Service Award event. Photograph courtesy of X
CRTC chairperson and CEO Vicky Eatrides. It’s time for the CRTC to follow the government’s lead and close the resale loophole, write Paul Andersen and Ian Stevens. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Intervention is needed when competition falters, and monopolies become entrenched.
CRTC chairperson and CEO Vicky Eatrides. It’s time for the CRTC to follow the government’s lead and close the resale loophole, write Paul Andersen and Ian Stevens. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17, and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will deliver remarks on Canada’s new Arctic foreign policy to the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on Friday, Dec. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17, and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will deliver remarks on Canada’s new Arctic foreign policy to the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on Friday, Dec. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says her department is working on a plan to conduct an extensive audit of the government's Indigenous procurement program.
Garry Hartle, a senior compliance auditor, says the 'absence of external audits will result in a lack of oversight to detect and deter public corruption.' Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says her department is working on a plan to conduct an extensive audit of the government's Indigenous procurement program.
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says her department is working on a plan to conduct an extensive audit of the government's Indigenous procurement program.
Garry Hartle, a senior compliance auditor, says the 'absence of external audits will result in a lack of oversight to detect and deter public corruption.' Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
The largely peaceful and non-violent nature of the Assad regime’s collapse has created no conquering hero whose charisma overshadows all potential rivals.
We could imagine a different future for Syria in which the half of the population who have become internal or external refugees return safely to their homes, writes Gwynne Dyer. Screenshot courtesy of BBC News
The largely peaceful and non-violent nature of the Assad regime’s collapse has created no conquering hero whose charisma overshadows all potential rivals.
The largely peaceful and non-violent nature of the Assad regime’s collapse has created no conquering hero whose charisma overshadows all potential rivals.
We could imagine a different future for Syria in which the half of the population who have become internal or external refugees return safely to their homes, writes Gwynne Dyer. Screenshot courtesy of BBC News
Police and fire departments block off Wellington Street between O’Connor and Bank streets on Dec. 10 after 180 Wellington is evacuated following reports of a suspicious package. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Wellington Building was evacuated during the lunch hour on Dec. 10, with police blocking off nearby streets.
Police and fire departments block off Wellington Street between O’Connor and Bank streets on Dec. 10 after 180 Wellington is evacuated following reports of a suspicious package. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government will face multiple confidence votes in the House today, and may get the funding it needs to carry on. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Senators start the final round of debate on the sales tax holiday bill.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government will face multiple confidence votes in the House today, and may get the funding it needs to carry on. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
International Trade Minister Mary Ng will be under pressure to play a constructive role in upcoming talks on a business and human rights treaty taking place in Geneva from Dec. 16-20, writes Shane Moffatt. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canada should take advantage of the CORE review, and imminent talks on a global binding treaty on business and human rights.
International Trade Minister Mary Ng will be under pressure to play a constructive role in upcoming talks on a business and human rights treaty taking place in Geneva from Dec. 16-20, writes Shane Moffatt. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Members of Parliament from across the country will be getting new phones, printers, computers, and network connection devices for their riding offices post-election.
The BOIE has extended a pilot project testing new phone service management approaches, but has signalled the House-managed option being tested will become the default post-election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Members of Parliament from across the country will be getting new phones, printers, computers, and network connection devices for their riding offices post-election.
Members of Parliament from across the country will be getting new phones, printers, computers, and network connection devices for their riding offices post-election.
The BOIE has extended a pilot project testing new phone service management approaches, but has signalled the House-managed option being tested will become the default post-election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.S. Ambassador David Cohen, centre, hosts Compass Rose Group's Andrea Sarkic, left; Sally Harris, Conservative Party caucus manager; Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie; and her husband James Kusie, Imperial Oil's vice-president of public and government affairs, at Lornado on Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
U.S. Ambassador David Cohen hosted his final Christmas party at his official residence, and The 20th Century Boys returned for their annual concert to
U.S. Ambassador David Cohen, centre, hosts Compass Rose Group's Andrea Sarkic, left; Sally Harris, Conservative Party caucus manager; Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie; and her husband James Kusie, Imperial Oil's vice-president of public and government affairs, at Lornado on Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Federal and provincial governments should work together to reduce barriers to interprovincial trade, write Burgess Langshaw Power and Eric Hubberstey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Reducing interprovincial trade barriers is a necessary step in guarding against threats to Canadians’ economic and social prosperity.
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Federal and provincial governments should work together to reduce barriers to interprovincial trade, write Burgess Langshaw Power and Eric Hubberstey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon, left, speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 4 accompanied by press secretary Matthieu Perrotin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With Chelsea Kusnick’s exit, FedDev Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi has promoted a new director of communications.
Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon, left, speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 4 accompanied by press secretary Matthieu Perrotin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair. Ottawa must find the right fleet composition and capacity so the Navy can make more tactically informed decisions about its operations, writes Andrew Erskine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
An overrelliance will lead to logistical constraints that will significantly diminish the Navy’s combat power and combat-readiness.
Defence Minister Bill Blair. Ottawa must find the right fleet composition and capacity so the Navy can make more tactically informed decisions about its operations, writes Andrew Erskine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference with the Liberal Atlantic caucus to make an announcement about removing the carbon price on home heating oil on Oct. 26, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
This winter, the government needs to remove taxes on lower-emission home energy sources like propane.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference with the Liberal Atlantic caucus to make an announcement about removing the carbon price on home heating oil on Oct. 26, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
