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U.S. cabinet committee meets

  • Plus, a fundraising breakdown by Riddhi Kachhela.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. cabinet committee meets

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
  • Plus, a fundraising breakdown by Riddhi Kachhela.

U.S. cabinet committee meets

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
  • Plus, a fundraising breakdown by Riddhi Kachhela.
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. cabinet committee meets

  • Plus, a fundraising breakdown by Riddhi Kachhela.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. cabinet committee meets

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
  • Plus, a fundraising breakdown by Riddhi Kachhela.

U.S. cabinet committee meets

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
  • Plus, a fundraising breakdown by Riddhi Kachhela.
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Turnout for what?

  • Liberal America failed hard because they all talk down to us, gaslight us, and want to push neoliberalism down our throats.
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 13, 2024
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris
U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party elite relied on a typical neoliberal spiel, and were soundly rebuked, writes Erica Ifill. White House photograph by Lawrence Jackson

Turnout for what?

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 13, 2024
  • Liberal America failed hard because they all talk down to us, gaslight us, and want to push neoliberalism down our throats.

Turnout for what?

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 13, 2024
  • Liberal America failed hard because they all talk down to us, gaslight us, and want to push neoliberalism down our throats.
Kamala Harris
U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party elite relied on a typical neoliberal spiel, and were soundly rebuked, writes Erica Ifill. White House photograph by Lawrence Jackson

Cause for pessimism and optimism after the U.S. election

  • Trump’s victory may have murky implications for Canada, but there were a few bright spots among other U.S. races.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 13, 2024
The election of North Carolina’s Democratic attorney general Jeff Jackson was a ray of sunshine among the Nov. 5 results, his cousin Andrew Caddell writes. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/WXII 12 News

Cause for pessimism and optimism after the U.S. election

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 13, 2024
  • Trump’s victory may have murky implications for Canada, but there were a few bright spots among other U.S. races.

Cause for pessimism and optimism after the U.S. election

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 13, 2024
  • Trump’s victory may have murky implications for Canada, but there were a few bright spots among other U.S. races.
The election of North Carolina’s Democratic attorney general Jeff Jackson was a ray of sunshine among the Nov. 5 results, his cousin Andrew Caddell writes. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/WXII 12 News

Liberal strategists say Trump’s victory will cement Trudeau’s decision to stay

  • While Liberal caucus dissent has been squashed for now, winning the next election will require a major agenda shift, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 13, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's, centre, position as Liberal leader is cemented as the most 'battle-tested' person to deal with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, right, despite calls to follow the lead of U.S. President Joe Biden and step aside, say strategists. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Andrew Meade, and courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Liberal strategists say Trump’s victory will cement Trudeau’s decision to stay

News | BY STUART BENSON | November 13, 2024
  • While Liberal caucus dissent has been squashed for now, winning the next election will require a major agenda shift, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Liberal strategists say Trump’s victory will cement Trudeau’s decision to stay

News | BY STUART BENSON | November 13, 2024
  • While Liberal caucus dissent has been squashed for now, winning the next election will require a major agenda shift, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's, centre, position as Liberal leader is cemented as the most 'battle-tested' person to deal with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, right, despite calls to follow the lead of U.S. President Joe Biden and step aside, say strategists. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Andrew Meade, and courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member

  • The original 2017 group included influential voices from the business, labour, Indigenous, and diplomatic communities, as well as former Conservative cabinet ministers.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 13, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump have had a rocky history since the American businessman first came to power in early 2017. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member

News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 13, 2024
  • The original 2017 group included influential voices from the business, labour, Indigenous, and diplomatic communities, as well as former Conservative cabinet ministers.

Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member

News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 13, 2024
  • The original 2017 group included influential voices from the business, labour, Indigenous, and diplomatic communities, as well as former Conservative cabinet ministers.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump have had a rocky history since the American businessman first came to power in early 2017. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

U.S. election results offer a lesson for all parties

  • There are plenty of questions being asked in the wake of the United States’ Nov. 5 presidential election. And while the Democratic Party does
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 13, 2024
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
There’s plenty about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump that's anathema to many Canadian voters, but his recent victory provides a lesson for Canadian politicians. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/CSPAN

U.S. election results offer a lesson for all parties

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 13, 2024
  • There are plenty of questions being asked in the wake of the United States’ Nov. 5 presidential election. And while the Democratic Party does

U.S. election results offer a lesson for all parties

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 13, 2024
  • There are plenty of questions being asked in the wake of the United States’ Nov. 5 presidential election. And while the Democratic Party does
Donald Trump
There’s plenty about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump that's anathema to many Canadian voters, but his recent victory provides a lesson for Canadian politicians. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/CSPAN

NDP chief Jagmeet Singh headlines Toronto luncheon with economy-focused speech on Nov. 14

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 12—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 2024 PAAC Annual Conference—The Public Affairs Association of Canada hosts its annual conference on the theme: “40 years of
Jagmeet Singh
Jagmeet Singh
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver remarks at a lunch event hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP chief Jagmeet Singh headlines Toronto luncheon with economy-focused speech on Nov. 14

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 12—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 2024 PAAC Annual Conference—The Public Affairs Association of Canada hosts its annual conference on the theme: “40 years of

NDP chief Jagmeet Singh headlines Toronto luncheon with economy-focused speech on Nov. 14

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 12—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 2024 PAAC Annual Conference—The Public Affairs Association of Canada hosts its annual conference on the theme: “40 years of
Jagmeet Singh
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver remarks at a lunch event hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Peru and Canada: a strong and expanding bilateral relationship

  • The 2024 APEC Summit from Nov. 15-16 will mark Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's third trip to Peru.
Opinion | BY MANUEL TALAVERA | November 13, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte. Both Peru and Canada are dedicated to sustainable economic and social development, writes Ambassador Manuel Talavera. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and World Intellectual Property Organization photograph by Eduardo Logas

Peru and Canada: a strong and expanding bilateral relationship

Opinion | BY MANUEL TALAVERA | November 13, 2024
  • The 2024 APEC Summit from Nov. 15-16 will mark Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's third trip to Peru.

Peru and Canada: a strong and expanding bilateral relationship

Opinion | BY MANUEL TALAVERA | November 13, 2024
  • The 2024 APEC Summit from Nov. 15-16 will mark Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's third trip to Peru.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte. Both Peru and Canada are dedicated to sustainable economic and social development, writes Ambassador Manuel Talavera. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and World Intellectual Property Organization photograph by Eduardo Logas

Politicos mourn Canada’s ambassador to Germany and ex-B.C. premier John Horgan 

  • Plus, Karsh's portrait of Churchill comes home, a byelection is set for Dec. 16 in British Columbia, the European Union Film Festival opens in
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 13, 2024
John Horgan, former premier of British Columbia and Canada’s ambassador to Germany, died of cancer in a Victoria, B.C., hospital on Nov. 12. He was 65 years old. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politicos mourn Canada’s ambassador to Germany and ex-B.C. premier John Horgan 

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 13, 2024
  • Plus, Karsh's portrait of Churchill comes home, a byelection is set for Dec. 16 in British Columbia, the European Union Film Festival opens in

Politicos mourn Canada’s ambassador to Germany and ex-B.C. premier John Horgan 

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 13, 2024
  • Plus, Karsh's portrait of Churchill comes home, a byelection is set for Dec. 16 in British Columbia, the European Union Film Festival opens in
John Horgan, former premier of British Columbia and Canada’s ambassador to Germany, died of cancer in a Victoria, B.C., hospital on Nov. 12. He was 65 years old. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A rundown of Minister Duclos’ new Quebec lieutenant team

  • Post-shuffle changes have also led to a new chief of staff being promoted to run Jean-Yves Duclos’ office as minister of public services and
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
Jean-Yves Duclos
Jean-Yves Duclos
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos took over the added role of Quebec lieutenant on Sept. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A rundown of Minister Duclos’ new Quebec lieutenant team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
  • Post-shuffle changes have also led to a new chief of staff being promoted to run Jean-Yves Duclos’ office as minister of public services and

A rundown of Minister Duclos’ new Quebec lieutenant team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
  • Post-shuffle changes have also led to a new chief of staff being promoted to run Jean-Yves Duclos’ office as minister of public services and
Jean-Yves Duclos
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos took over the added role of Quebec lieutenant on Sept. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Asking the right questions to safeguard our sovereignty

  • The top issue in the next election will surely be the economy, but the second matter of public discourse should be protecting our national
Opinion | BY KEVIN LYNCH, PAUL DEEGAN | November 11, 2024
From defence spending to border control, cybersecurity to foreign election interference, leaders should have a plan for protecting Canada from authoritarian states, write Kevin Lynch and Paul Deegan. Pexels photograph by Lara Jameson

Asking the right questions to safeguard our sovereignty

Opinion | BY KEVIN LYNCH, PAUL DEEGAN | November 11, 2024
  • The top issue in the next election will surely be the economy, but the second matter of public discourse should be protecting our national

Asking the right questions to safeguard our sovereignty

Opinion | BY KEVIN LYNCH, PAUL DEEGAN | November 11, 2024
  • The top issue in the next election will surely be the economy, but the second matter of public discourse should be protecting our national
From defence spending to border control, cybersecurity to foreign election interference, leaders should have a plan for protecting Canada from authoritarian states, write Kevin Lynch and Paul Deegan. Pexels photograph by Lara Jameson

House to cover travel costs of people called to the bar

  • Plus, the House recently received a $500 cheque on behalf of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as reimbursement for the use of his parliamentary office
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block.
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block.
Following a decision by the BOIE, the House of Commons will now cover travel expense claims from any individual who is called to the bar of the Chamber and lives outside the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House to cover travel costs of people called to the bar

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
  • Plus, the House recently received a $500 cheque on behalf of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as reimbursement for the use of his parliamentary office

House to cover travel costs of people called to the bar

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
  • Plus, the House recently received a $500 cheque on behalf of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as reimbursement for the use of his parliamentary office
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block.
Following a decision by the BOIE, the House of Commons will now cover travel expense claims from any individual who is called to the bar of the Chamber and lives outside the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa pays tribute to veterans at national ceremony

  • The Hill Times
Wreaths lay at the base of the National War Memorial on Nov. 11 following the National Remembrance Day ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa pays tribute to veterans at national ceremony

  • The Hill Times

Ottawa pays tribute to veterans at national ceremony

  • The Hill Times
Wreaths lay at the base of the National War Memorial on Nov. 11 following the National Remembrance Day ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The new look of remembrance 

  • The modern veteran has very few fellow Canadians who fully understand the horrors they have seen. 
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 11, 2024
Remembrance Day ceremony
Remembrance Day ceremony
Sentries stand post during the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The new look of remembrance 

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 11, 2024
  • The modern veteran has very few fellow Canadians who fully understand the horrors they have seen. 

The new look of remembrance 

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 11, 2024
  • The modern veteran has very few fellow Canadians who fully understand the horrors they have seen. 
Remembrance Day ceremony
Sentries stand post during the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal MP Arya urges Hindu Canadians to hold politicians accountable who don’t condemn Khalistanis involved in violence at Hindu temple

  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has accused Liberal MP Chandra Arya of aligning with the India’s stance by questioning the credibility of Canadian politicians and
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 11, 2024
Liberal MP Chandra Arya has called on all Hindu Canadians to hold politicians accountable who fail to name names of those involved in the altercation at the Brampton Hindu temple on Nov. 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal MP Arya urges Hindu Canadians to hold politicians accountable who don’t condemn Khalistanis involved in violence at Hindu temple

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 11, 2024
  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has accused Liberal MP Chandra Arya of aligning with the India’s stance by questioning the credibility of Canadian politicians and

Liberal MP Arya urges Hindu Canadians to hold politicians accountable who don’t condemn Khalistanis involved in violence at Hindu temple

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 11, 2024
  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has accused Liberal MP Chandra Arya of aligning with the India’s stance by questioning the credibility of Canadian politicians and
Liberal MP Chandra Arya has called on all Hindu Canadians to hold politicians accountable who fail to name names of those involved in the altercation at the Brampton Hindu temple on Nov. 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Reflecting on wars and veterans

  • Plus, Guilbeault attends the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
Mary Simon
Mary Simon
Governor General Mary Simon at the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Reflecting on wars and veterans

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
  • Plus, Guilbeault attends the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan.

Reflecting on wars and veterans

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
  • Plus, Guilbeault attends the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan.
Mary Simon
Governor General Mary Simon at the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The U.S. has made its choice. So must Canada

  • The world has changed, after Nov. 5, perhaps irrevocably. But there is plenty that Canada can do to inoculate itself from the chaos that
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 11, 2024
Canada is not the United States, despite the many similarities. May one of those similarities never be the willingness to elect a charlatan and convicted criminal with dictatorial aspirations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The U.S. has made its choice. So must Canada

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 11, 2024
  • The world has changed, after Nov. 5, perhaps irrevocably. But there is plenty that Canada can do to inoculate itself from the chaos that

The U.S. has made its choice. So must Canada

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 11, 2024
  • The world has changed, after Nov. 5, perhaps irrevocably. But there is plenty that Canada can do to inoculate itself from the chaos that
Canada is not the United States, despite the many similarities. May one of those similarities never be the willingness to elect a charlatan and convicted criminal with dictatorial aspirations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Veterans’ transition to civilian life hampered by access to supports, say advocacy groups

  • The majority of people who leave military service transition to civilian life relatively well but around 1,600 veterans annually struggle, according to the Veterans
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 11, 2024
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced an investment of up to $11.4-million for veteran-serving groups across Canada on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Veterans’ transition to civilian life hampered by access to supports, say advocacy groups

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 11, 2024
  • The majority of people who leave military service transition to civilian life relatively well but around 1,600 veterans annually struggle, according to the Veterans

Veterans’ transition to civilian life hampered by access to supports, say advocacy groups

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 11, 2024
  • The majority of people who leave military service transition to civilian life relatively well but around 1,600 veterans annually struggle, according to the Veterans
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced an investment of up to $11.4-million for veteran-serving groups across Canada on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Polls apart: concern for Quebec municipal election clash if federal date moved back

  • Moving the fixed federal election date from Oct. 20, 2025, to Oct. 27 to avoid the Diwali holiday could inadvertently affect turnout at Quebec's
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 11, 2024
Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc's Bill C-65, Electoral Participation Act, is currently at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Polls apart: concern for Quebec municipal election clash if federal date moved back

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 11, 2024
  • Moving the fixed federal election date from Oct. 20, 2025, to Oct. 27 to avoid the Diwali holiday could inadvertently affect turnout at Quebec's

Polls apart: concern for Quebec municipal election clash if federal date moved back

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 11, 2024
  • Moving the fixed federal election date from Oct. 20, 2025, to Oct. 27 to avoid the Diwali holiday could inadvertently affect turnout at Quebec's
Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc's Bill C-65, Electoral Participation Act, is currently at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lawsuit alleging anti-Black racism in public service at court for class-action certification hearings

  • The multibillion-dollar lawsuit alleges systemic anti-Black discrimination in the federal public service resulted in lost wages and pensions for Black government staff.
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 11, 2024
Black Class Action Secretariat's Nicholas Marcus Thompson, centre, and Bernadeth Betchi, left, are suing the federal government for alleged systemic anti-Black discrimination within the public service. Pictured right is Canadian Association of Professional Employees’ Nathan Prier. The Hill Times photograph by Mike Lapointe

Lawsuit alleging anti-Black racism in public service at court for class-action certification hearings

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 11, 2024
  • The multibillion-dollar lawsuit alleges systemic anti-Black discrimination in the federal public service resulted in lost wages and pensions for Black government staff.

Lawsuit alleging anti-Black racism in public service at court for class-action certification hearings

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 11, 2024
  • The multibillion-dollar lawsuit alleges systemic anti-Black discrimination in the federal public service resulted in lost wages and pensions for Black government staff.
Black Class Action Secretariat's Nicholas Marcus Thompson, centre, and Bernadeth Betchi, left, are suing the federal government for alleged systemic anti-Black discrimination within the public service. Pictured right is Canadian Association of Professional Employees’ Nathan Prier. The Hill Times photograph by Mike Lapointe

Broken promises: veterans left waiting for adequate lifelong pensions

  • Veterans Affairs must adopt a 'one veteran-one standard' approach to improve legislation to address the financial and wellness requirements of the veterans’ community, particularly
Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | November 11, 2024
It's unacceptable that we continue to have veterans' legislation in Canada that provides a much higher level of compensation to a veteran injured before 2006 compared to a veteran injured after that date, writes Brian Forbes. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Broken promises: veterans left waiting for adequate lifelong pensions

Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | November 11, 2024
  • Veterans Affairs must adopt a 'one veteran-one standard' approach to improve legislation to address the financial and wellness requirements of the veterans’ community, particularly

Broken promises: veterans left waiting for adequate lifelong pensions

Opinion | BY BRIAN FORBES | November 11, 2024
  • Veterans Affairs must adopt a 'one veteran-one standard' approach to improve legislation to address the financial and wellness requirements of the veterans’ community, particularly
It's unacceptable that we continue to have veterans' legislation in Canada that provides a much higher level of compensation to a veteran injured before 2006 compared to a veteran injured after that date, writes Brian Forbes. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Our veterans’ struggle

  • Veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice, fighting for our liberty both here and abroad. Yet, they must fight again to receive support from our
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP EMMANUEL DUBOURG | November 11, 2024
The struggles faced by veterans include finding employment after leaving the military, coping with multiple injuries, and mental health issues, writes Liberal MP Emmanuel Dubourg. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Our veterans’ struggle

Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP EMMANUEL DUBOURG | November 11, 2024
  • Veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice, fighting for our liberty both here and abroad. Yet, they must fight again to receive support from our

Our veterans’ struggle

Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP EMMANUEL DUBOURG | November 11, 2024
  • Veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice, fighting for our liberty both here and abroad. Yet, they must fight again to receive support from our
The struggles faced by veterans include finding employment after leaving the military, coping with multiple injuries, and mental health issues, writes Liberal MP Emmanuel Dubourg. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Let’s have a safe parliamentary space

  • It's time the City of Ottawa and the feds worked together to establish a Parliamentary Precinct of which Canadians across the country can proud.
Opinion | BY TOM MACGREGOR | November 11, 2024
The federal government wants to create a securely controlled parliamentary campus to allow the safe and free delivery of personnel and services between the area’s buildings, and is in separate talks to close portions of Wellington, Metcalfe, and O’Connor streets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Let’s have a safe parliamentary space

Opinion | BY TOM MACGREGOR | November 11, 2024
  • It's time the City of Ottawa and the feds worked together to establish a Parliamentary Precinct of which Canadians across the country can proud.

Let’s have a safe parliamentary space

Opinion | BY TOM MACGREGOR | November 11, 2024
  • It's time the City of Ottawa and the feds worked together to establish a Parliamentary Precinct of which Canadians across the country can proud.
The federal government wants to create a securely controlled parliamentary campus to allow the safe and free delivery of personnel and services between the area’s buildings, and is in separate talks to close portions of Wellington, Metcalfe, and O’Connor streets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ensuring equity: veterans who are women deserve more than to be ‘no longer invisible’

  • Women are veterans with their own unique experiences, needs, and voices. Instead of gender-blindness, we need to update military/RCMP and veteran policies to remove
Opinion | BY MAYA EICHLER, KAREN BREECK, AND SAYWARD MONTAGUE | November 11, 2024
Amy Meunier, assistant deputy minister of the commemoration and public affairs branch of the Department of Veterans Affairs, spoke to the House Veterans Affairs Committee on Dec. 7, 2023, during a meeting to discuss the experiences of women veterans. ParlVu screencapture

Ensuring equity: veterans who are women deserve more than to be ‘no longer invisible’

Opinion | BY MAYA EICHLER, KAREN BREECK, AND SAYWARD MONTAGUE | November 11, 2024
  • Women are veterans with their own unique experiences, needs, and voices. Instead of gender-blindness, we need to update military/RCMP and veteran policies to remove

Ensuring equity: veterans who are women deserve more than to be ‘no longer invisible’

Opinion | BY MAYA EICHLER, KAREN BREECK, AND SAYWARD MONTAGUE | November 11, 2024
  • Women are veterans with their own unique experiences, needs, and voices. Instead of gender-blindness, we need to update military/RCMP and veteran policies to remove
Amy Meunier, assistant deputy minister of the commemoration and public affairs branch of the Department of Veterans Affairs, spoke to the House Veterans Affairs Committee on Dec. 7, 2023, during a meeting to discuss the experiences of women veterans. ParlVu screencapture

As a Hindu woman in Canada, I’m growing concerned about my safety

  • This is a Canadian issue. The hate that targets one community today can target another tomorrow. We must stand together, reject hate, and demand
Opinion | BY JULIA GOYAL | November 11, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s condemnation of the attack on a Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, Ont. was welcome, but words alone cannot ease our community’s fear. We need tangible, immediate actions to ensure our safety and uphold the values of multiculturalism that Canada claims to champion, writes Julia Goyal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As a Hindu woman in Canada, I’m growing concerned about my safety

Opinion | BY JULIA GOYAL | November 11, 2024
  • This is a Canadian issue. The hate that targets one community today can target another tomorrow. We must stand together, reject hate, and demand

As a Hindu woman in Canada, I’m growing concerned about my safety

Opinion | BY JULIA GOYAL | November 11, 2024
  • This is a Canadian issue. The hate that targets one community today can target another tomorrow. We must stand together, reject hate, and demand
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s condemnation of the attack on a Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, Ont. was welcome, but words alone cannot ease our community’s fear. We need tangible, immediate actions to ensure our safety and uphold the values of multiculturalism that Canada claims to champion, writes Julia Goyal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Remembrance Day ceremony to take place at National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11

  • MONDAY, NOV. 11 House Not Sitting—The House breaks on Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day week until Nov. 15. It resumes again on Nov. 18,
The Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Remembrance Day ceremony to take place at National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11

  • MONDAY, NOV. 11 House Not Sitting—The House breaks on Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day week until Nov. 15. It resumes again on Nov. 18,

Remembrance Day ceremony to take place at National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11

  • MONDAY, NOV. 11 House Not Sitting—The House breaks on Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day week until Nov. 15. It resumes again on Nov. 18,
The Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s time for our veterans’ programs and services to reflect a new generation of vets

  • Today’s veterans differ from previous generations, and to honour their service by providing the right supports to meet their needs as they age.
Opinion | BY SAMIR SINHA, JOHN MUSCEDERE, DAVID PEDLAR | November 11, 2024
Most of today’s veterans served in the military after 1954 in peacekeeping and combat roles overseas, and provided aid at home during natural disasters and emergencies, including supporting long-term care homes during the pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

It’s time for our veterans’ programs and services to reflect a new generation of vets

Opinion | BY SAMIR SINHA, JOHN MUSCEDERE, DAVID PEDLAR | November 11, 2024
  • Today’s veterans differ from previous generations, and to honour their service by providing the right supports to meet their needs as they age.

It’s time for our veterans’ programs and services to reflect a new generation of vets

Opinion | BY SAMIR SINHA, JOHN MUSCEDERE, DAVID PEDLAR | November 11, 2024
  • Today’s veterans differ from previous generations, and to honour their service by providing the right supports to meet their needs as they age.
Most of today’s veterans served in the military after 1954 in peacekeeping and combat roles overseas, and provided aid at home during natural disasters and emergencies, including supporting long-term care homes during the pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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Poilievre can’t just ‘cat-call from the periphery’: Tom McElroy

  • Re: “Security clearance politicking reflects a minority Parliament on its ‘last legs,’ say observers,” (The Hill Times, Monday, Oct. 28, by Stephen Jeffery). It
Opinion | November 4, 2024
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Poilievre can’t just ‘cat-call from the periphery’: Tom McElroy

Opinion | November 4, 2024
  • Re: “Security clearance politicking reflects a minority Parliament on its ‘last legs,’ say observers,” (The Hill Times, Monday, Oct. 28, by Stephen Jeffery). It

Poilievre can’t just ‘cat-call from the periphery’: Tom McElroy

Opinion | November 4, 2024
  • Re: “Security clearance politicking reflects a minority Parliament on its ‘last legs,’ say observers,” (The Hill Times, Monday, Oct. 28, by Stephen Jeffery). It
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Letting credit unions consolidate helps keep banking sector competitive

  • In the credit union sector, consolidation is one of the ways in which the sector will continue to provide competition to the banks, and
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATCH | November 4, 2024
Though it represents a relatively small share of Canada’s overall financial services market, the credit union sector still serves more than 10 million Canadians, writes Michael Hatch. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Letting credit unions consolidate helps keep banking sector competitive

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATCH | November 4, 2024
  • In the credit union sector, consolidation is one of the ways in which the sector will continue to provide competition to the banks, and

Letting credit unions consolidate helps keep banking sector competitive

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATCH | November 4, 2024
  • In the credit union sector, consolidation is one of the ways in which the sector will continue to provide competition to the banks, and
Though it represents a relatively small share of Canada’s overall financial services market, the credit union sector still serves more than 10 million Canadians, writes Michael Hatch. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. presidential election happens Tuesday, Nov. 5

  • MONDAY, NOV. 4 House Sitting—The House sits Nov. 4-Nov. 9, and breaks on Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day week until Nov. 15. It resumes
The U.S. presidential election will happen on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Former U.S. president and current Republican candidate Donald Trump, left, will face off against the Democrats' presidential candidate, current Vice-President Kamala Harris. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr

U.S. presidential election happens Tuesday, Nov. 5

  • MONDAY, NOV. 4 House Sitting—The House sits Nov. 4-Nov. 9, and breaks on Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day week until Nov. 15. It resumes

U.S. presidential election happens Tuesday, Nov. 5

  • MONDAY, NOV. 4 House Sitting—The House sits Nov. 4-Nov. 9, and breaks on Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day week until Nov. 15. It resumes
The U.S. presidential election will happen on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Former U.S. president and current Republican candidate Donald Trump, left, will face off against the Democrats' presidential candidate, current Vice-President Kamala Harris. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr

The security clearance process: an explainer from ex-CSIS director Ward Elcock

  • As politicians politick over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre not having a security clearance, former CSIS director Ward Elcock breaks down the process.
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 3, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is currently the only party leader in the House to not have a security clearance, which has left him open to criticism from other parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The security clearance process: an explainer from ex-CSIS director Ward Elcock

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 3, 2024
  • As politicians politick over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre not having a security clearance, former CSIS director Ward Elcock breaks down the process.

The security clearance process: an explainer from ex-CSIS director Ward Elcock

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 3, 2024
  • As politicians politick over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre not having a security clearance, former CSIS director Ward Elcock breaks down the process.
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is currently the only party leader in the House to not have a security clearance, which has left him open to criticism from other parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada must recommit to addressing the Rohingya crisis

  • Walking away from the Rohingya crisis would not only betray the values this country claims to uphold, but would also diminish our standing on
Opinion | BY TAHA GHAYYUR, JOHN JONAID | November 2, 2024
Bob Rae, then the prime minister’s special envoy to Myanmar, holds a press conference on the Hill on April 3, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada must recommit to addressing the Rohingya crisis

Opinion | BY TAHA GHAYYUR, JOHN JONAID | November 2, 2024
  • Walking away from the Rohingya crisis would not only betray the values this country claims to uphold, but would also diminish our standing on

Canada must recommit to addressing the Rohingya crisis

Opinion | BY TAHA GHAYYUR, JOHN JONAID | November 2, 2024
  • Walking away from the Rohingya crisis would not only betray the values this country claims to uphold, but would also diminish our standing on
Bob Rae, then the prime minister’s special envoy to Myanmar, holds a press conference on the Hill on April 3, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’ve got ourselves in a tangled mess’: legal expert discusses possible path forward out of House impasse

  • Meanwhile, Government House Leader Karina Gould says Bloc Québécois and NDP MPs are 'afraid' to stand up to Conservatives over the ongoing filibuster.
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 2, 2024
The chair's gavel at the the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs— the committee to which MPs have suggested the SDTC documents issue be referred. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’ve got ourselves in a tangled mess’: legal expert discusses possible path forward out of House impasse

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 2, 2024
  • Meanwhile, Government House Leader Karina Gould says Bloc Québécois and NDP MPs are 'afraid' to stand up to Conservatives over the ongoing filibuster.

‘We’ve got ourselves in a tangled mess’: legal expert discusses possible path forward out of House impasse

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 2, 2024
  • Meanwhile, Government House Leader Karina Gould says Bloc Québécois and NDP MPs are 'afraid' to stand up to Conservatives over the ongoing filibuster.
The chair's gavel at the the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs— the committee to which MPs have suggested the SDTC documents issue be referred. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We can’t waste any more time’: feds’ procurement plan failing at economic reconciliation, say Indigenous leaders and MPs

  • NDP MP Lori Idlout says that Indigenous Peoples are 'being robbed of their opportunities' due to federal procurement issues.
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 1, 2024
Patty Hajdu
Patty Hajdu
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu said in February the federal government is reviewing procurement policies to determine who can claim to be Indigenous when bidding for federal contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We can’t waste any more time’: feds’ procurement plan failing at economic reconciliation, say Indigenous leaders and MPs

News | BY IREM KOCA | November 1, 2024
  • NDP MP Lori Idlout says that Indigenous Peoples are 'being robbed of their opportunities' due to federal procurement issues.

‘We can’t waste any more time’: feds’ procurement plan failing at economic reconciliation, say Indigenous leaders and MPs

News | BY IREM KOCA | November 1, 2024
  • NDP MP Lori Idlout says that Indigenous Peoples are 'being robbed of their opportunities' due to federal procurement issues.
Patty Hajdu
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu said in February the federal government is reviewing procurement policies to determine who can claim to be Indigenous when bidding for federal contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Mo money, less problems

  • Plus, Joly and Blair talk defence strategy with the Koreans.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 1, 2024
The Conservatives have raised more than twice as much money in the third quarter of this year than the Liberals, according to financial returns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Mo money, less problems

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 1, 2024
  • Plus, Joly and Blair talk defence strategy with the Koreans.

Mo money, less problems

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 1, 2024
  • Plus, Joly and Blair talk defence strategy with the Koreans.
The Conservatives have raised more than twice as much money in the third quarter of this year than the Liberals, according to financial returns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump’s climate ignorance won’t derail global efforts

  • It’s unlikely a Donald Trump presidency could completely counter the Inflation Reduction Act’s achievements or federal spending on energy and climate-related issues.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 31, 2024
Donald_Trump
Donald_Trump
As mega-hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated much of the southeastern U.S. a month ago, Donald Trump talked of the climate emergency as ‘one of the greatest scams of all time.’ Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Trump’s climate ignorance won’t derail global efforts

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 31, 2024
  • It’s unlikely a Donald Trump presidency could completely counter the Inflation Reduction Act’s achievements or federal spending on energy and climate-related issues.

Trump’s climate ignorance won’t derail global efforts

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 31, 2024
  • It’s unlikely a Donald Trump presidency could completely counter the Inflation Reduction Act’s achievements or federal spending on energy and climate-related issues.
Donald_Trump
As mega-hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated much of the southeastern U.S. a month ago, Donald Trump talked of the climate emergency as ‘one of the greatest scams of all time.’ Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Kirbie’s fledgling Blackbird flock celebrates first half-decade on the Hill

  • Blackbird Strategies founder and CEO Lisa Kirbie celebrated her strategic capital roost's fifth birthday on Oct. 30 at the Métropolitain Brasserie with friends and
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 31, 2024
Blackbird Strategies flock: Riley Wong, left, Annalisa Harris, Dan Pujdak, Naomi Steele, Lisa Kirbie, Aaron O'Quinn, Tom Potter, Olivier Cullen, Cameron Penner, Maddy Eisenberg, and Travis Boissoneau. Blackbird celebrated its 5th anniversary on Oct. 30 at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Kirbie’s fledgling Blackbird flock celebrates first half-decade on the Hill

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 31, 2024
  • Blackbird Strategies founder and CEO Lisa Kirbie celebrated her strategic capital roost's fifth birthday on Oct. 30 at the Métropolitain Brasserie with friends and

Kirbie’s fledgling Blackbird flock celebrates first half-decade on the Hill

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 31, 2024
  • Blackbird Strategies founder and CEO Lisa Kirbie celebrated her strategic capital roost's fifth birthday on Oct. 30 at the Métropolitain Brasserie with friends and
Blackbird Strategies flock: Riley Wong, left, Annalisa Harris, Dan Pujdak, Naomi Steele, Lisa Kirbie, Aaron O'Quinn, Tom Potter, Olivier Cullen, Cameron Penner, Maddy Eisenberg, and Travis Boissoneau. Blackbird celebrated its 5th anniversary on Oct. 30 at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

PBO report pokes holes in feds’ plan to meet NATO defence target

  • The government's figures projecting military spending to reach 1.76 per cent of GDP by 2029-30 'are based on an erroneous GDP forecast,' says the
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
Yves Giroux
Yves Giroux
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux says Canada's projected military spending by 2029-30 leaves a 0.42 percentage point gap to reach the two-per-cent NATO target that Canada promised to meet in 2032. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

PBO report pokes holes in feds’ plan to meet NATO defence target

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
  • The government's figures projecting military spending to reach 1.76 per cent of GDP by 2029-30 'are based on an erroneous GDP forecast,' says the

PBO report pokes holes in feds’ plan to meet NATO defence target

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
  • The government's figures projecting military spending to reach 1.76 per cent of GDP by 2029-30 'are based on an erroneous GDP forecast,' says the
Yves Giroux
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux says Canada's projected military spending by 2029-30 leaves a 0.42 percentage point gap to reach the two-per-cent NATO target that Canada promised to meet in 2032. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Will Susan Holt’s new government continue New Brunswick’s nuclear fantasies?

  • Keeping the Point Lepreau and SMR fantasies alive will require considerable effort from the new government. Susan Holt's handling of the nuclear file will
Opinion | BY SUSAN O’DONNELL | October 31, 2024
Susan Holt plans to re-convene the New Brunswick Legislature before the end of November. At that point, the Point Lepreau reactor will likely still be mothballed, and the two SMR start-ups will be on life support, writes Susan O'Donnell. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikipedia

Will Susan Holt’s new government continue New Brunswick’s nuclear fantasies?

Opinion | BY SUSAN O’DONNELL | October 31, 2024
  • Keeping the Point Lepreau and SMR fantasies alive will require considerable effort from the new government. Susan Holt's handling of the nuclear file will

Will Susan Holt’s new government continue New Brunswick’s nuclear fantasies?

Opinion | BY SUSAN O’DONNELL | October 31, 2024
  • Keeping the Point Lepreau and SMR fantasies alive will require considerable effort from the new government. Susan Holt's handling of the nuclear file will
Susan Holt plans to re-convene the New Brunswick Legislature before the end of November. At that point, the Point Lepreau reactor will likely still be mothballed, and the two SMR start-ups will be on life support, writes Susan O'Donnell. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikipedia

After long wait, House finally sends parliamentary delegation to Ukraine

  • Prior to House Speaker Greg Fergus leading a delegation to Ukraine in October, House-sanctioned travel to the war-torn nation had been quashed due to
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 31, 2024
Greg Fergus
Greg Fergus
House Speaker Greg Fergus led a group of cross-party MPs to Ukraine in October. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

After long wait, House finally sends parliamentary delegation to Ukraine

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 31, 2024
  • Prior to House Speaker Greg Fergus leading a delegation to Ukraine in October, House-sanctioned travel to the war-torn nation had been quashed due to

After long wait, House finally sends parliamentary delegation to Ukraine

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 31, 2024
  • Prior to House Speaker Greg Fergus leading a delegation to Ukraine in October, House-sanctioned travel to the war-torn nation had been quashed due to
Greg Fergus
House Speaker Greg Fergus led a group of cross-party MPs to Ukraine in October. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-20 is a missed opportunity for real accountability

  • As Senate hearings on Bill C-20 wrap up, it’s crucial that lawmakers take accountability concerns seriously. This bill is a critical chance to build
Opinion | BY FAISAL KUTTY | October 31, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is responsible for Bill C-20, to establish the Public Complaints Review Complaints and Review Commission. Unless the bill is amended to allow third-party and systemic complaints, enforce its decisions, and operate transparently, it will fall short of delivering change, writes Faisal Kutty. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-20 is a missed opportunity for real accountability

Opinion | BY FAISAL KUTTY | October 31, 2024
  • As Senate hearings on Bill C-20 wrap up, it’s crucial that lawmakers take accountability concerns seriously. This bill is a critical chance to build

Bill C-20 is a missed opportunity for real accountability

Opinion | BY FAISAL KUTTY | October 31, 2024
  • As Senate hearings on Bill C-20 wrap up, it’s crucial that lawmakers take accountability concerns seriously. This bill is a critical chance to build
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is responsible for Bill C-20, to establish the Public Complaints Review Complaints and Review Commission. Unless the bill is amended to allow third-party and systemic complaints, enforce its decisions, and operate transparently, it will fall short of delivering change, writes Faisal Kutty. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Saving the political furniture

  • In Queensland, a nine-year-old centre-left government facing electoral wipeout opted to go down fighting.
Opinion | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 31, 2024
The Liberal National Party under David Crisafulli, left, defeated the Labor Party under Steven Miles after nine years during the Queensland election on Oct. 26. Photographs courtesy of X/@DavidCrisafulli and Government of Queensland

Saving the political furniture

Opinion | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 31, 2024
  • In Queensland, a nine-year-old centre-left government facing electoral wipeout opted to go down fighting.

Saving the political furniture

Opinion | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 31, 2024
  • In Queensland, a nine-year-old centre-left government facing electoral wipeout opted to go down fighting.
The Liberal National Party under David Crisafulli, left, defeated the Labor Party under Steven Miles after nine years during the Queensland election on Oct. 26. Photographs courtesy of X/@DavidCrisafulli and Government of Queensland

Elections bill under scrutiny

  • Plus, China's envoy speaks on improving ties, after CSE calls China the biggest cyber threat.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
Dominic LeBlanc's elections bill will be examined by a committee of MPs for the first time today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Elections bill under scrutiny

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
  • Plus, China's envoy speaks on improving ties, after CSE calls China the biggest cyber threat.

Elections bill under scrutiny

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
  • Plus, China's envoy speaks on improving ties, after CSE calls China the biggest cyber threat.
Dominic LeBlanc's elections bill will be examined by a committee of MPs for the first time today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The case for strengthening Canada’s humanitarian workforce

  • The value volunteers contribute to our disaster response capacity has been overlooked and oversimplified by both federal and provincial and territorial governments.
Opinion | BY MARTIN GANGNIER | October 31, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan. A key challenge for Canada is building up the civilian emergency response capacity needed to ensure those impacted by these emergencies receive the supports they need, from the right source, writes Martin Gangnier. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The case for strengthening Canada’s humanitarian workforce

Opinion | BY MARTIN GANGNIER | October 31, 2024
  • The value volunteers contribute to our disaster response capacity has been overlooked and oversimplified by both federal and provincial and territorial governments.

The case for strengthening Canada’s humanitarian workforce

Opinion | BY MARTIN GANGNIER | October 31, 2024
  • The value volunteers contribute to our disaster response capacity has been overlooked and oversimplified by both federal and provincial and territorial governments.
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan. A key challenge for Canada is building up the civilian emergency response capacity needed to ensure those impacted by these emergencies receive the supports they need, from the right source, writes Martin Gangnier. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Continued cost of inaction on breast screening guidelines is too high

  • Lowering the screening age to 40 would prevent the unnecessary suffering and loss of life caused by late-stage breast cancer diagnoses.
Opinion | BY JENNIE DALE | October 31, 2024
Mark Holland
Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland. As another Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, the necessary action to overturn breast screening guidelines remains elusive, writes Jennie Dale. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Continued cost of inaction on breast screening guidelines is too high

Opinion | BY JENNIE DALE | October 31, 2024
  • Lowering the screening age to 40 would prevent the unnecessary suffering and loss of life caused by late-stage breast cancer diagnoses.

Continued cost of inaction on breast screening guidelines is too high

Opinion | BY JENNIE DALE | October 31, 2024
  • Lowering the screening age to 40 would prevent the unnecessary suffering and loss of life caused by late-stage breast cancer diagnoses.
Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland. As another Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, the necessary action to overturn breast screening guidelines remains elusive, writes Jennie Dale. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What’s so wrong with Canada that we best snap out of our complacency?

  • Through nine persuasive yet demoralizing chapters, Jonathan Manthorpe leads us through his rational report card on our nation’s prospects. If we don't attend to
FeatureBY CHRISTOPHER DORNAN | October 30, 2024
Justin Trudeau, left, Pierre Poilievre, and Jagmeet Singh. Author Jonathan Manthorpe insists our representative democracy is crucially misrepresentative. The first-past-the-post electoral system skews the outcome, so the governments we get are a triple distortion of voters’ political will, writes Chris Dornan. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

What’s so wrong with Canada that we best snap out of our complacency?

FeatureBY CHRISTOPHER DORNAN | October 30, 2024
  • Through nine persuasive yet demoralizing chapters, Jonathan Manthorpe leads us through his rational report card on our nation’s prospects. If we don't attend to

What’s so wrong with Canada that we best snap out of our complacency?

FeatureBY CHRISTOPHER DORNAN | October 30, 2024
  • Through nine persuasive yet demoralizing chapters, Jonathan Manthorpe leads us through his rational report card on our nation’s prospects. If we don't attend to
Justin Trudeau, left, Pierre Poilievre, and Jagmeet Singh. Author Jonathan Manthorpe insists our representative democracy is crucially misrepresentative. The first-past-the-post electoral system skews the outcome, so the governments we get are a triple distortion of voters’ political will, writes Chris Dornan. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

‘Gross mismanagement’: Conservatives grill former green tech fund board member

  • 'Between Conservatives' aggressiveness and the Liberals' complacency, there was room to ask some questions to understand what happened,' says Bloc MP Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné after
News | BY IREM KOCA | October 30, 2024
Conservative MP Rick Perkins, left, had a heated exchange with former clean tech fund board member Andrée-Lise Méthot, right, on Oct. 28 at the House Public Accounts Committee. Screenshots courtesy of ParlVu

‘Gross mismanagement’: Conservatives grill former green tech fund board member

News | BY IREM KOCA | October 30, 2024
  • 'Between Conservatives' aggressiveness and the Liberals' complacency, there was room to ask some questions to understand what happened,' says Bloc MP Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné after

‘Gross mismanagement’: Conservatives grill former green tech fund board member

News | BY IREM KOCA | October 30, 2024
  • 'Between Conservatives' aggressiveness and the Liberals' complacency, there was room to ask some questions to understand what happened,' says Bloc MP Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné after
Conservative MP Rick Perkins, left, had a heated exchange with former clean tech fund board member Andrée-Lise Méthot, right, on Oct. 28 at the House Public Accounts Committee. Screenshots courtesy of ParlVu

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