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Why future-ready affordable housing can’t wait

  • Every new development that ignores lasting affordability, energy-efficiency, and climate resilience is a missed opportunity.
Opinion | BY SHAIMAA YASSIN, CHERISE BURDA, RUNA DAS | November 27, 2024
Sean Fraser
Sean Fraser
Housing Minister Sean Fraser. The federal government could play a pivotal role by prioritizing future-ready affordable housing, write Shaimaa Yassin, Cherise Burda, and Runa Das. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Why future-ready affordable housing can’t wait

Opinion | BY SHAIMAA YASSIN, CHERISE BURDA, RUNA DAS | November 27, 2024
  • Every new development that ignores lasting affordability, energy-efficiency, and climate resilience is a missed opportunity.

Why future-ready affordable housing can’t wait

Opinion | BY SHAIMAA YASSIN, CHERISE BURDA, RUNA DAS | November 27, 2024
  • Every new development that ignores lasting affordability, energy-efficiency, and climate resilience is a missed opportunity.
Sean Fraser
Housing Minister Sean Fraser. The federal government could play a pivotal role by prioritizing future-ready affordable housing, write Shaimaa Yassin, Cherise Burda, and Runa Das. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Why future-ready affordable housing can’t wait

  • Every new development that ignores lasting affordability, energy-efficiency, and climate resilience is a missed opportunity.
Opinion | BY SHAIMAA YASSIN, CHERISE BURDA, RUNA DAS | November 27, 2024
Sean Fraser
Sean Fraser
Housing Minister Sean Fraser. The federal government could play a pivotal role by prioritizing future-ready affordable housing, write Shaimaa Yassin, Cherise Burda, and Runa Das. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Why future-ready affordable housing can’t wait

Opinion | BY SHAIMAA YASSIN, CHERISE BURDA, RUNA DAS | November 27, 2024
  • Every new development that ignores lasting affordability, energy-efficiency, and climate resilience is a missed opportunity.

Why future-ready affordable housing can’t wait

Opinion | BY SHAIMAA YASSIN, CHERISE BURDA, RUNA DAS | November 27, 2024
  • Every new development that ignores lasting affordability, energy-efficiency, and climate resilience is a missed opportunity.
Sean Fraser
Housing Minister Sean Fraser. The federal government could play a pivotal role by prioritizing future-ready affordable housing, write Shaimaa Yassin, Cherise Burda, and Runa Das. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Busting the filibuster?

  • Plus, Trudeau meets the premiers to talk Trump.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 27, 2024
Government House Leader Karina Gould has given notice of a motion to fast-track the sales tax holiday bill through the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Busting the filibuster?

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 27, 2024
  • Plus, Trudeau meets the premiers to talk Trump.

Busting the filibuster?

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 27, 2024
  • Plus, Trudeau meets the premiers to talk Trump.
Government House Leader Karina Gould has given notice of a motion to fast-track the sales tax holiday bill through the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Reconciliation requires execution, not excuses

  • Given how low the bar was, it’s been an “easy” claim to fame for the Trudeau Liberals to be the government that has made
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 27, 2024
Patty Hajdu
Patty Hajdu
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu arrives before a Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on Oct. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Reconciliation requires execution, not excuses

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 27, 2024
  • Given how low the bar was, it’s been an “easy” claim to fame for the Trudeau Liberals to be the government that has made

Reconciliation requires execution, not excuses

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 27, 2024
  • Given how low the bar was, it’s been an “easy” claim to fame for the Trudeau Liberals to be the government that has made
Patty Hajdu
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu arrives before a Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on Oct. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What can Ottawa expect when Trump ambassador Pete Hoekstra comes to town?

  • After helping Donald Trump flip Michigan to Republican red, Pete Hoekstra was one of the first ambassadors announced by the president-elect.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 27, 2024
Incoming U.S. envoy to Canada Pete Hoekstra was the American ambassador to the Netherlands during Donald Trump's first term in the White House. Global Entrepreneurship Summit photograph by Valerie Kuypers/Flickr

What can Ottawa expect when Trump ambassador Pete Hoekstra comes to town?

News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 27, 2024
  • After helping Donald Trump flip Michigan to Republican red, Pete Hoekstra was one of the first ambassadors announced by the president-elect.

What can Ottawa expect when Trump ambassador Pete Hoekstra comes to town?

News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 27, 2024
  • After helping Donald Trump flip Michigan to Republican red, Pete Hoekstra was one of the first ambassadors announced by the president-elect.
Incoming U.S. envoy to Canada Pete Hoekstra was the American ambassador to the Netherlands during Donald Trump's first term in the White House. Global Entrepreneurship Summit photograph by Valerie Kuypers/Flickr

Advocates for Hassan Diab call on feds to declare extradition will not go ahead

  • Canada has refused to say whether France has requested that Hassan Diab be extradicted.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 27, 2024
Justice Minister Arif Virani will have to decide whether any potential French extradition request can proceed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Advocates for Hassan Diab call on feds to declare extradition will not go ahead

News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 27, 2024
  • Canada has refused to say whether France has requested that Hassan Diab be extradicted.

Advocates for Hassan Diab call on feds to declare extradition will not go ahead

News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 27, 2024
  • Canada has refused to say whether France has requested that Hassan Diab be extradicted.
Justice Minister Arif Virani will have to decide whether any potential French extradition request can proceed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lest we forget to teach young people about our military history

  • Recently, a school in Nova Scotia indicated that it wanted service personnel who planned to attend the school’s Remembrance Day ceremonies to avoid wearing
Opinion | November 27, 2024

Lest we forget to teach young people about our military history

Opinion | November 27, 2024
  • Recently, a school in Nova Scotia indicated that it wanted service personnel who planned to attend the school’s Remembrance Day ceremonies to avoid wearing

Lest we forget to teach young people about our military history

Opinion | November 27, 2024
  • Recently, a school in Nova Scotia indicated that it wanted service personnel who planned to attend the school’s Remembrance Day ceremonies to avoid wearing

Liberals’ new tone on immigration proves ‘Bloc was right,’ says critic, as NDP calls it a ‘flimsy attempt to cover their political behinds’

  • Plus, as Canada reduces its permanent resident targets, a new report finds one in five new immigrants leave within 25 years.
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 27, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new tone on Canada's immigration targets feel 'unreal' after two years of insinuations the Bloc Québécois was xenophobic for raising the same concerns, says critic Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/Justin Trudeau

Liberals’ new tone on immigration proves ‘Bloc was right,’ says critic, as NDP calls it a ‘flimsy attempt to cover their political behinds’

News | BY STUART BENSON | November 27, 2024
  • Plus, as Canada reduces its permanent resident targets, a new report finds one in five new immigrants leave within 25 years.

Liberals’ new tone on immigration proves ‘Bloc was right,’ says critic, as NDP calls it a ‘flimsy attempt to cover their political behinds’

News | BY STUART BENSON | November 27, 2024
  • Plus, as Canada reduces its permanent resident targets, a new report finds one in five new immigrants leave within 25 years.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new tone on Canada's immigration targets feel 'unreal' after two years of insinuations the Bloc Québécois was xenophobic for raising the same concerns, says critic Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/Justin Trudeau

After 2021 nail-biter, Liberal MP Shanahan won’t run again

  • Plus, the Yukon premier is coming to town, the Supremes go on tour in 2025, a new Housing DM moves in, and Conservative MP
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 27, 2024
Brenda Shanahan
Brenda Shanahan
Liberal caucus chair Brenda Shanahan will not stand for re-election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

After 2021 nail-biter, Liberal MP Shanahan won’t run again

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 27, 2024
  • Plus, the Yukon premier is coming to town, the Supremes go on tour in 2025, a new Housing DM moves in, and Conservative MP

After 2021 nail-biter, Liberal MP Shanahan won’t run again

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 27, 2024
  • Plus, the Yukon premier is coming to town, the Supremes go on tour in 2025, a new Housing DM moves in, and Conservative MP
Brenda Shanahan
Liberal caucus chair Brenda Shanahan will not stand for re-election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal cabinet touts Team Canada approach after Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threat

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to convene premiers for an emergency meeting on Wednesday.
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | November 26, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the government will work to engage the Trump administration, and 'bottom line, we'll do like we always do: we'll stand up for Canada.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal cabinet touts Team Canada approach after Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threat

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | November 26, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to convene premiers for an emergency meeting on Wednesday.

Liberal cabinet touts Team Canada approach after Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threat

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | November 26, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to convene premiers for an emergency meeting on Wednesday.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the government will work to engage the Trump administration, and 'bottom line, we'll do like we always do: we'll stand up for Canada.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Atlantic Canada’s aerospace industry is soaring: here’s why we should all take notice

  • Advancements are helping to secure our borders, monitor our waters, and support our military at home and abroad.
Opinion | BY MINISTER OF RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FOR ACOA GUDIE HUTCHINGS | November 25, 2024
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

Atlantic Canada’s aerospace industry is soaring: here’s why we should all take notice

Opinion | BY MINISTER OF RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FOR ACOA GUDIE HUTCHINGS | November 25, 2024
  • Advancements are helping to secure our borders, monitor our waters, and support our military at home and abroad.

Atlantic Canada’s aerospace industry is soaring: here’s why we should all take notice

Opinion | BY MINISTER OF RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FOR ACOA GUDIE HUTCHINGS | November 25, 2024
  • 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

ICC arrest warrant shrinks Netanyahu’s world

  • Member states are obliged to carry out the ICC’s arrest warrants. Non-members are not, so Netanyahu is not in any immediate danger of arrest.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | November 25, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could have avoided the International Criminal Court arrest warrant simply by opening a credible investigation into his government’s conduct following the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023. UN photograph courtesy of Loey Felipe

ICC arrest warrant shrinks Netanyahu’s world

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | November 25, 2024
  • Member states are obliged to carry out the ICC’s arrest warrants. Non-members are not, so Netanyahu is not in any immediate danger of arrest.

ICC arrest warrant shrinks Netanyahu’s world

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | November 25, 2024
  • Member states are obliged to carry out the ICC’s arrest warrants. Non-members are not, so Netanyahu is not in any immediate danger of arrest.
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could have avoided the International Criminal Court arrest warrant simply by opening a credible investigation into his government’s conduct following the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023. UN photograph courtesy of Loey Felipe

New parliamentary affairs, issues head incoming for Minister Hussen

  • Housing Minister Sean Fraser has likewise recently promoted a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management for his team.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2024
Ahmed Hussen
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen will have a new director in his office starting on Dec. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New parliamentary affairs, issues head incoming for Minister Hussen

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2024
  • Housing Minister Sean Fraser has likewise recently promoted a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management for his team.

New parliamentary affairs, issues head incoming for Minister Hussen

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2024
  • Housing Minister Sean Fraser has likewise recently promoted a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management for his team.
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen will have a new director in his office starting on Dec. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada can be a significant player in Africa—if it wants to be

  • As western hegemony ebbs, African stakeholders are deftly courting the opportunities that come with competition.
Opinion | BY TAPFUMA MUSEWE, KYLE HIEBERT | November 25, 2024
Albert Muchanga
Albert Muchanga
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

Canada can be a significant player in Africa—if it wants to be

Opinion | BY TAPFUMA MUSEWE, KYLE HIEBERT | November 25, 2024
  • As western hegemony ebbs, African stakeholders are deftly courting the opportunities that come with competition.

Canada can be a significant player in Africa—if it wants to be

Opinion | BY TAPFUMA MUSEWE, KYLE HIEBERT | November 25, 2024
  • As western hegemony ebbs, African stakeholders are deftly courting the opportunities that come with competition.
Albert Muchanga
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 Canadian competitiveness falters, organized crime and the illegal cigarette businesses are flourishing

  • It is time for Canada to wake up to the fact that one of the fastest growing sectors of its economy is also one
Opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON | November 25, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
Dominic Leblanc
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The lost tax revenue which should be flowing into public programs is instead making criminals rich, writes Laura Dawson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As Canadian competitiveness falters, organized crime and the illegal cigarette businesses are flourishing

Opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON | November 25, 2024
  • It is time for Canada to wake up to the fact that one of the fastest growing sectors of its economy is also one

As Canadian competitiveness falters, organized crime and the illegal cigarette businesses are flourishing

Opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON | November 25, 2024
  • It is time for Canada to wake up to the fact that one of the fastest growing sectors of its economy is also one
Dominic Leblanc
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The lost tax revenue which should be flowing into public programs is instead making criminals rich, writes Laura Dawson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What Trump’s election means for Canada: ‘institution of government needs a sharp wakeup call,’ says Donald Savoie

  • Since mid-September, five cabinet ministers have announced they won’t seek re-election, two have resigned and one began parental leave last week.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 25, 2024
Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump
Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump
Not their first rodeo: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy Wikimedia Commons

What Trump’s election means for Canada: ‘institution of government needs a sharp wakeup call,’ says Donald Savoie

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 25, 2024
  • Since mid-September, five cabinet ministers have announced they won’t seek re-election, two have resigned and one began parental leave last week.

What Trump’s election means for Canada: ‘institution of government needs a sharp wakeup call,’ says Donald Savoie

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 25, 2024
  • Since mid-September, five cabinet ministers have announced they won’t seek re-election, two have resigned and one began parental leave last week.
Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump
Not their first rodeo: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Youth unemployment crisis is an $18.5-billion opportunity

  • We are creating a less competitive Canada with a workforce as unskilled as it is inexperienced, leaving them the burden of powering our economy
Opinion | BY FARAH MOHAMED | November 25, 2024
Steven MacKinnon
Steven MacKinnon
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

Youth unemployment crisis is an $18.5-billion opportunity

Opinion | BY FARAH MOHAMED | November 25, 2024
  • We are creating a less competitive Canada with a workforce as unskilled as it is inexperienced, leaving them the burden of powering our economy

Youth unemployment crisis is an $18.5-billion opportunity

Opinion | BY FARAH MOHAMED | November 25, 2024
  • We are creating a less competitive Canada with a workforce as unskilled as it is inexperienced, leaving them the burden of powering our economy
Steven MacKinnon
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

Trudeau needs Boissonnault scandal like he needs a hole in the head

  • Randy Boissonnault is in a hole over his ancestry claims, his business dealings and his lack of judgment, and it all makes for just
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 25, 2024
Randy Boissonnault
Randy Boissonnault
Randy Boissonnault at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Oct. 22, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau needs Boissonnault scandal like he needs a hole in the head

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 25, 2024
  • Randy Boissonnault is in a hole over his ancestry claims, his business dealings and his lack of judgment, and it all makes for just

Trudeau needs Boissonnault scandal like he needs a hole in the head

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 25, 2024
  • Randy Boissonnault is in a hole over his ancestry claims, his business dealings and his lack of judgment, and it all makes for just
Randy Boissonnault
Randy Boissonnault at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Oct. 22, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts

  • To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 25, 2024
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced an investment of $350-million support Canada’s Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology, in June2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 25, 2024
  • To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to

Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 25, 2024
  • To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced an investment of $350-million support Canada’s Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology, in June2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Breaking: the CBC and our link to public broadcasting?

  • 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
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | November 25, 2024
CBC
CBC
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

Breaking: the CBC and our link to public broadcasting?

Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | November 25, 2024
  • 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

Breaking: the CBC and our link to public broadcasting?

Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | November 25, 2024
  • 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
CBC
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

Identity politics run amok

  • At the conclusion of the anti-Boissonnault attack, there’s only one question that matters: which political party has a plan to tackle the gross injustices
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 25, 2024
Then-employment minister Randy Boissonnault speaks with reporters in West Block on Oct. 29, 2024. He resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Identity politics run amok

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 25, 2024
  • At the conclusion of the anti-Boissonnault attack, there’s only one question that matters: which political party has a plan to tackle the gross injustices

Identity politics run amok

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 25, 2024
  • At the conclusion of the anti-Boissonnault attack, there’s only one question that matters: which political party has a plan to tackle the gross injustices
Then-employment minister Randy Boissonnault speaks with reporters in West Block on Oct. 29, 2024. He resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The anger versus joy election

  • What does all this joy-versus-anger stuff teach us? If you’re going to campaign solely on emotion, make sure that it's in sync with the public
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | November 25, 2024
Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris. In the U.S. election campaign, the vibe Harris chose to emphasize was 'joy,' whereas Trump chose 'anger.' Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr

The anger versus joy election

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | November 25, 2024
  • What does all this joy-versus-anger stuff teach us? If you’re going to campaign solely on emotion, make sure that it's in sync with the public

The anger versus joy election

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | November 25, 2024
  • What does all this joy-versus-anger stuff teach us? If you’re going to campaign solely on emotion, make sure that it's in sync with the public
Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris. In the U.S. election campaign, the vibe Harris chose to emphasize was 'joy,' whereas Trump chose 'anger.' Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr

Canadian aviation is in dire need of government attention

  • It's time for the federal government to consider alternate organizational models for the oversight and regulation of the vital aviation sector.
Opinion | BY PIERRE RUEL | November 25, 2024
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

Canadian aviation is in dire need of government attention

Opinion | BY PIERRE RUEL | November 25, 2024
  • It's time for the federal government to consider alternate organizational models for the oversight and regulation of the vital aviation sector.

Canadian aviation is in dire need of government attention

Opinion | BY PIERRE RUEL | November 25, 2024
  • 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

Flying into the future: the case for sustainable aeronautics

  • Canada should catalyze its academics by integrating a sustainable aviation research initiative within the aerospace strategy.
Opinion | BY DR. SUZANNE KEARNS AND DR. AMR ELALFY | November 25, 2024
Our aerospace industry punches above its weight on the global stage, yet the academic community has untapped potential to amplify this leadership through leveraging its interdisciplinary strengths linked to sustainability, write Dr. Suzanne Kearns and Dr. Amr ElAlfy of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics. Unsplash photograph by Deniz Altindas

Flying into the future: the case for sustainable aeronautics

Opinion | BY DR. SUZANNE KEARNS AND DR. AMR ELALFY | November 25, 2024
  • Canada should catalyze its academics by integrating a sustainable aviation research initiative within the aerospace strategy.

Flying into the future: the case for sustainable aeronautics

Opinion | BY DR. SUZANNE KEARNS AND DR. AMR ELALFY | November 25, 2024
  • Canada should catalyze its academics by integrating a sustainable aviation research initiative within the aerospace strategy.
Our aerospace industry punches above its weight on the global stage, yet the academic community has untapped potential to amplify this leadership through leveraging its interdisciplinary strengths linked to sustainability, write Dr. Suzanne Kearns and Dr. Amr ElAlfy of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics. Unsplash photograph by Deniz Altindas

Why an Aerospace Industrial Strategy is crucial for Canada

  • If Canada wants to remain competitive in this strategic field, we need smart, supportive public policy.
Opinion | BY MIKE MUELLER | November 25, 2024
Canada’s expertise in aircraft manufacturing and certification are envied around the world, and we cannot let this ability slip away, writes Mike Mueller, president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada. Photograph courtesy of Pexels.com

Why an Aerospace Industrial Strategy is crucial for Canada

Opinion | BY MIKE MUELLER | November 25, 2024
  • If Canada wants to remain competitive in this strategic field, we need smart, supportive public policy.

Why an Aerospace Industrial Strategy is crucial for Canada

Opinion | BY MIKE MUELLER | November 25, 2024
  • If Canada wants to remain competitive in this strategic field, we need smart, supportive public policy.
Canada’s expertise in aircraft manufacturing and certification are envied around the world, and we cannot let this ability slip away, writes Mike Mueller, president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada. Photograph courtesy of Pexels.com

Mindless profit-making will destroy our environment: B.C. reader

  • I’m a fisheries biologist, and I was born, raised, and educated in Alberta. It is at times like this that I am happy to
Opinion | November 25, 2024
Image courtesy of Pexels

Mindless profit-making will destroy our environment: B.C. reader

Opinion | November 25, 2024
  • I’m a fisheries biologist, and I was born, raised, and educated in Alberta. It is at times like this that I am happy to

Mindless profit-making will destroy our environment: B.C. reader

Opinion | November 25, 2024
  • I’m a fisheries biologist, and I was born, raised, and educated in Alberta. It is at times like this that I am happy to
Image courtesy of Pexels

Mark Carney in conversation with Rev. Raymond de Souza on Nov. 27 in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, NOV. 25 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Conference: ‘What Procurement Processes
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Mark Carney, pictured May 4, 2023, at the Liberal National Convention, will be talking to National Post columnist Rev. Raymond de Souza on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Cardus in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Mark Carney in conversation with Rev. Raymond de Souza on Nov. 27 in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, NOV. 25 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Conference: ‘What Procurement Processes

Mark Carney in conversation with Rev. Raymond de Souza on Nov. 27 in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, NOV. 25 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Conference: ‘What Procurement Processes
Mark Carney
Mark Carney, pictured May 4, 2023, at the Liberal National Convention, will be talking to National Post columnist Rev. Raymond de Souza on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Cardus in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said 'every sector of the economy in Canada should be doing its fair share when it comes to limiting our country’s greenhouse gas pollution, and that includes the oil and gas sector,' in an Environment press release on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said 'every sector of the economy in Canada should be doing its fair share when it comes to limiting our country’s greenhouse gas pollution, and that includes the oil and gas sector,' in an Environment press release on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Kamala Harris deserves to win, for the sake of the planet: Ottawa reader

  • In 2008, the United States Congress unanimously passed a resolution to recognize a structure, erected at Franklin Square, to commemorate the courage of Haitian
Opinion | October 7, 2024
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Kamala Harris deserves to win, for the sake of the planet: Ottawa reader

Opinion | October 7, 2024
  • In 2008, the United States Congress unanimously passed a resolution to recognize a structure, erected at Franklin Square, to commemorate the courage of Haitian

Kamala Harris deserves to win, for the sake of the planet: Ottawa reader

Opinion | October 7, 2024
  • In 2008, the United States Congress unanimously passed a resolution to recognize a structure, erected at Franklin Square, to commemorate the courage of Haitian
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Accountability matters now more than ever

  • Everyone—media and politicians—needs to lift their game if we're to stem misinformation and a further collapse in trust.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 7, 2024
CTV News altered a clip from a speech by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, making it appear as if he was introducing a non-confidence motion to get rid of the government’s dental care program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Accountability matters now more than ever

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 7, 2024
  • Everyone—media and politicians—needs to lift their game if we're to stem misinformation and a further collapse in trust.

Accountability matters now more than ever

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 7, 2024
  • Everyone—media and politicians—needs to lift their game if we're to stem misinformation and a further collapse in trust.
CTV News altered a clip from a speech by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, making it appear as if he was introducing a non-confidence motion to get rid of the government’s dental care program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal messaging, concerns bleed into campaigns as three provinces head to polls

  • Leaders seeking re-election in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan paint opponents as Trudeau allies, while BC Conservatives adopt similar messaging to Poilievre.
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 7, 2024
Polls suggest that British Columbia Premier David Eby, left, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe face tight re-election contests this month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal messaging, concerns bleed into campaigns as three provinces head to polls

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 7, 2024
  • Leaders seeking re-election in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan paint opponents as Trudeau allies, while BC Conservatives adopt similar messaging to Poilievre.

Federal messaging, concerns bleed into campaigns as three provinces head to polls

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 7, 2024
  • Leaders seeking re-election in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan paint opponents as Trudeau allies, while BC Conservatives adopt similar messaging to Poilievre.
Polls suggest that British Columbia Premier David Eby, left, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe face tight re-election contests this month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals at a ‘breaking point’ as polls show ‘deep truth’ of historic challenges they face, says author

  • The Liberals have been ‘on the brink’ for all of this century, and simply ‘dodged the precipice’ in the last three elections, says Richard
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 7, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Liberals and NDP are in a tight race in the latest national opinion polls, which could lead to 'progressive voter stalemate,' says pollster Nik Nanos. Meanwhile, the Conservatives are 20 points ahead. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Liberals at a ‘breaking point’ as polls show ‘deep truth’ of historic challenges they face, says author

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 7, 2024
  • The Liberals have been ‘on the brink’ for all of this century, and simply ‘dodged the precipice’ in the last three elections, says Richard

Liberals at a ‘breaking point’ as polls show ‘deep truth’ of historic challenges they face, says author

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 7, 2024
  • The Liberals have been ‘on the brink’ for all of this century, and simply ‘dodged the precipice’ in the last three elections, says Richard
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Liberals and NDP are in a tight race in the latest national opinion polls, which could lead to 'progressive voter stalemate,' says pollster Nik Nanos. Meanwhile, the Conservatives are 20 points ahead. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Residential school denialism should be illegal

  • The residential schools system was a genocide, and Indigenous Peoples don't need more hatred today. For the love of this country, all political party
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 7, 2024
Survivor Keith Chiefmoon speaks at the Truth and Reconciliation Day event on Parliament Hill on Sept. 30, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Residential school denialism should be illegal

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 7, 2024
  • The residential schools system was a genocide, and Indigenous Peoples don't need more hatred today. For the love of this country, all political party

Residential school denialism should be illegal

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 7, 2024
  • The residential schools system was a genocide, and Indigenous Peoples don't need more hatred today. For the love of this country, all political party
Survivor Keith Chiefmoon speaks at the Truth and Reconciliation Day event on Parliament Hill on Sept. 30, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Hotter and drier’ conditions in forests will create greater fire risk in coming decades, Senate committee hears, as House continues Jasper study

  • Canada’s climate is warming at twice the global rate—and three to four times faster in the North. This means hotter and drier conditions in
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 7, 2024
'There are people across this country who choose to live in rural and remote communities, and we do that knowing that there’s risks involved,' said Sonja Leverkus, a professor, ecosystem scientist, and prescribed fire specialist at Shifting Mosaics, Northern Fire WoRx Corporation, and the University of Alberta. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Armed Forces/Cpl. Marc-André Leclerc

‘Hotter and drier’ conditions in forests will create greater fire risk in coming decades, Senate committee hears, as House continues Jasper study

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 7, 2024
  • Canada’s climate is warming at twice the global rate—and three to four times faster in the North. This means hotter and drier conditions in

‘Hotter and drier’ conditions in forests will create greater fire risk in coming decades, Senate committee hears, as House continues Jasper study

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 7, 2024
  • Canada’s climate is warming at twice the global rate—and three to four times faster in the North. This means hotter and drier conditions in
'There are people across this country who choose to live in rural and remote communities, and we do that knowing that there’s risks involved,' said Sonja Leverkus, a professor, ecosystem scientist, and prescribed fire specialist at Shifting Mosaics, Northern Fire WoRx Corporation, and the University of Alberta. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Armed Forces/Cpl. Marc-André Leclerc

Mental health funding must keep pace with the growing demand for accessible and inclusive mental health supports for youth

  • When we invest in youth, we are ensuring that that they can grow into the leaders of tomorrow, supported and empowered to thrive.
Opinion | BY ELISABETH BRIERE | October 7, 2024
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has also had a profound effect on youth mental health, writes Liberal MP Elizabeth Briere. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Mental health funding must keep pace with the growing demand for accessible and inclusive mental health supports for youth

Opinion | BY ELISABETH BRIERE | October 7, 2024
  • When we invest in youth, we are ensuring that that they can grow into the leaders of tomorrow, supported and empowered to thrive.

Mental health funding must keep pace with the growing demand for accessible and inclusive mental health supports for youth

Opinion | BY ELISABETH BRIERE | October 7, 2024
  • When we invest in youth, we are ensuring that that they can grow into the leaders of tomorrow, supported and empowered to thrive.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has also had a profound effect on youth mental health, writes Liberal MP Elizabeth Briere. Image courtesy of Pixabay

World waits with bated breath as we teeter on the edge of a world war

  • Iran's decision to rain missiles upon Tel Aviv last week will unleash a response that means trouble for the whole world. 
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 7, 2024
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left; Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was recently killed by Israeli bombs; Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; and Iran's Supreme Commander Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

World waits with bated breath as we teeter on the edge of a world war

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 7, 2024
  • Iran's decision to rain missiles upon Tel Aviv last week will unleash a response that means trouble for the whole world. 

World waits with bated breath as we teeter on the edge of a world war

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 7, 2024
  • Iran's decision to rain missiles upon Tel Aviv last week will unleash a response that means trouble for the whole world. 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left; Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was recently killed by Israeli bombs; Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; and Iran's Supreme Commander Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s a Brit problem, it’s a Canadian problem

  • A recent British study argues that one of the top issues for U.K. innovation and industrial policy is the early sale of promising new science
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | October 7, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne at BIOTECanada's BIONation conference in Ottawa on Sept. 24, 2024. Overall, Canada needs a new, independent, arm’s length body that can monitor how well our innovation programs are working, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s a Brit problem, it’s a Canadian problem

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | October 7, 2024
  • A recent British study argues that one of the top issues for U.K. innovation and industrial policy is the early sale of promising new science

It’s a Brit problem, it’s a Canadian problem

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | October 7, 2024
  • A recent British study argues that one of the top issues for U.K. innovation and industrial policy is the early sale of promising new science
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne at BIOTECanada's BIONation conference in Ottawa on Sept. 24, 2024. Overall, Canada needs a new, independent, arm’s length body that can monitor how well our innovation programs are working, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Governments must remove barriers to improve access to mental health and substance use services

  • Now is the time to take action to support the mental and substance use health of Canadians.
Opinion | BY FLORENCE BUDDEN, ANTHONY ESPOSTI AND GLENN BRIMACOMBE | October 7, 2024
As all levels of government seek to integrate mental health and substance use services into their health systems, Canadians deserve to know how their health systems are performing, write Florence Budden, Anthony Esposti, and Glenn Brimacombe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Governments must remove barriers to improve access to mental health and substance use services

Opinion | BY FLORENCE BUDDEN, ANTHONY ESPOSTI AND GLENN BRIMACOMBE | October 7, 2024
  • Now is the time to take action to support the mental and substance use health of Canadians.

Governments must remove barriers to improve access to mental health and substance use services

Opinion | BY FLORENCE BUDDEN, ANTHONY ESPOSTI AND GLENN BRIMACOMBE | October 7, 2024
  • Now is the time to take action to support the mental and substance use health of Canadians.
As all levels of government seek to integrate mental health and substance use services into their health systems, Canadians deserve to know how their health systems are performing, write Florence Budden, Anthony Esposti, and Glenn Brimacombe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fact check: 2023 bilateral investments in mental health care less than half of what feds claim

  • Too often, governments use rote messaging about money as a cudgel to shut down innovations that the mental health sector can offer.
Opinion | BY SM LEDUC | October 7, 2024
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya’ara Saks, pictured on July 26, 2023. Instead of funding a Canada Mental Health Transfer as was committed in the minister for mental health and addictions' mandate letter, the federal government negotiated 10-year bilateral deals with each province and territory, writes S.M. Leduc. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fact check: 2023 bilateral investments in mental health care less than half of what feds claim

Opinion | BY SM LEDUC | October 7, 2024
  • Too often, governments use rote messaging about money as a cudgel to shut down innovations that the mental health sector can offer.

Fact check: 2023 bilateral investments in mental health care less than half of what feds claim

Opinion | BY SM LEDUC | October 7, 2024
  • Too often, governments use rote messaging about money as a cudgel to shut down innovations that the mental health sector can offer.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya’ara Saks, pictured on July 26, 2023. Instead of funding a Canada Mental Health Transfer as was committed in the minister for mental health and addictions' mandate letter, the federal government negotiated 10-year bilateral deals with each province and territory, writes S.M. Leduc. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s okay to judge politicians on how they play the game

  • Part of playing the game in politics is working to keep persuading the public about your policies' benefits. By the way, this is a
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 7, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 2, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s okay to judge politicians on how they play the game

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 7, 2024
  • Part of playing the game in politics is working to keep persuading the public about your policies' benefits. By the way, this is a

It’s okay to judge politicians on how they play the game

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 7, 2024
  • Part of playing the game in politics is working to keep persuading the public about your policies' benefits. By the way, this is a
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 2, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Adaptation to climate change should be a non-partisan priority

  • Climate change is now upon us. We need to prepare for the inevitable consequences of our failure to head off the crisis.
Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | October 7, 2024
While we can debate emission reduction strategies, there's no avoiding the reality that climate change is having a costly impact of households and businesses, one that will only increase over time, writes Shawn McCarthy. Photograph courtesy Marc-André Leclerc, DND Canada

Adaptation to climate change should be a non-partisan priority

Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | October 7, 2024
  • Climate change is now upon us. We need to prepare for the inevitable consequences of our failure to head off the crisis.

Adaptation to climate change should be a non-partisan priority

Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | October 7, 2024
  • Climate change is now upon us. We need to prepare for the inevitable consequences of our failure to head off the crisis.
While we can debate emission reduction strategies, there's no avoiding the reality that climate change is having a costly impact of households and businesses, one that will only increase over time, writes Shawn McCarthy. Photograph courtesy Marc-André Leclerc, DND Canada

Looking to the future of Canadians’ mental health

  • As meagre as funding has been for health research in general, the situation for research into mental health is much worse.
Opinion | BY HYMIE ANISMAN | October 7, 2024
Mental health
Mental health
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Looking to the future of Canadians’ mental health

Opinion | BY HYMIE ANISMAN | October 7, 2024
  • As meagre as funding has been for health research in general, the situation for research into mental health is much worse.

Looking to the future of Canadians’ mental health

Opinion | BY HYMIE ANISMAN | October 7, 2024
  • As meagre as funding has been for health research in general, the situation for research into mental health is much worse.
Mental health
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Costa Rica’s ambassador to Canada, Adriana Solano Laclé, has died

  • Also, Conservatives hope to move mountains with their new ad, Senator Klyne reacts to Cher endorsing his bill, and reporter Mickey Djuric joins Politico.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 7, 2024
Costa Rica's ambassador, Adriana Solando Laclé, centre, pictured in September 2023 with The Hill Times' founding editor and publisher Jim Creskey, left, and publisher Anne Marie Creskey. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Costa Rica’s ambassador to Canada, Adriana Solano Laclé, has died

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 7, 2024
  • Also, Conservatives hope to move mountains with their new ad, Senator Klyne reacts to Cher endorsing his bill, and reporter Mickey Djuric joins Politico.

Costa Rica’s ambassador to Canada, Adriana Solano Laclé, has died

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 7, 2024
  • Also, Conservatives hope to move mountains with their new ad, Senator Klyne reacts to Cher endorsing his bill, and reporter Mickey Djuric joins Politico.
Costa Rica's ambassador, Adriana Solando Laclé, centre, pictured in September 2023 with The Hill Times' founding editor and publisher Jim Creskey, left, and publisher Anne Marie Creskey. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

True reconciliation requires tangible, impactful change, writes Sudbury reader

  • I’m writing to express my frustration with the disconnect between symbolic gestures of reconciliation and the real, ongoing needs of Indigenous communities in Canada.
Opinion | October 7, 2024
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True reconciliation requires tangible, impactful change, writes Sudbury reader

Opinion | October 7, 2024
  • I’m writing to express my frustration with the disconnect between symbolic gestures of reconciliation and the real, ongoing needs of Indigenous communities in Canada.

True reconciliation requires tangible, impactful change, writes Sudbury reader

Opinion | October 7, 2024
  • I’m writing to express my frustration with the disconnect between symbolic gestures of reconciliation and the real, ongoing needs of Indigenous communities in Canada.
Image courtesy of Pexels.com

PSPC to lead deep dive into Centre Block’s renovation, the largest, most complex project to rehabilitate a heritage building ever in Canada on Oct. 7

  • MONDAY, OCT. 7 House Sitting—The House is sitting until Oct. 11. It breaks Oct. 14-18, and resumes sitting on Oct. 21. It sits Oct.
A worker is pictured in a Centre Block basement level hallway on Feb. 7, 2024, during a tour of the Centre Block revitalization project. The massive renovation project will cost an estimated $4.5-billion and $5-billion. The project is expected to be finished between 2030 and 2031 and the building would be scheduled to open a year later. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PSPC to lead deep dive into Centre Block’s renovation, the largest, most complex project to rehabilitate a heritage building ever in Canada on Oct. 7

  • MONDAY, OCT. 7 House Sitting—The House is sitting until Oct. 11. It breaks Oct. 14-18, and resumes sitting on Oct. 21. It sits Oct.

PSPC to lead deep dive into Centre Block’s renovation, the largest, most complex project to rehabilitate a heritage building ever in Canada on Oct. 7

  • MONDAY, OCT. 7 House Sitting—The House is sitting until Oct. 11. It breaks Oct. 14-18, and resumes sitting on Oct. 21. It sits Oct.
A worker is pictured in a Centre Block basement level hallway on Feb. 7, 2024, during a tour of the Centre Block revitalization project. The massive renovation project will cost an estimated $4.5-billion and $5-billion. The project is expected to be finished between 2030 and 2031 and the building would be scheduled to open a year later. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Linking the affordability crisis and mental health requires ‘transformative change’ in health care, say critics and experts

  • The affordability crisis has exposed Canada's mental health-care system as being "behind a paywall," according to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Sarah Kennell.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 7, 2024
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya'ara Saks said that the 2024 federal budget’s $500-million Youth Mental Health Fund will 'help fill gaps in our mental health support system and ensure young Canadians get the help they need to succeed, right in their communities,' in a April 9 press release. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Linking the affordability crisis and mental health requires ‘transformative change’ in health care, say critics and experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 7, 2024
  • The affordability crisis has exposed Canada's mental health-care system as being "behind a paywall," according to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Sarah Kennell.

Linking the affordability crisis and mental health requires ‘transformative change’ in health care, say critics and experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 7, 2024
  • The affordability crisis has exposed Canada's mental health-care system as being "behind a paywall," according to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Sarah Kennell.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya'ara Saks said that the 2024 federal budget’s $500-million Youth Mental Health Fund will 'help fill gaps in our mental health support system and ensure young Canadians get the help they need to succeed, right in their communities,' in a April 9 press release. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Perinatal mental health strategy is a critical step

  • Let’s commit to women’s mental health, and invest in the future of Canadians.
Opinion | BY PATRICIA TOMASI | October 7, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to deliver timely access to perinatal mental health services in his mandate letter to the minister of mental health and addictions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Perinatal mental health strategy is a critical step

Opinion | BY PATRICIA TOMASI | October 7, 2024
  • Let’s commit to women’s mental health, and invest in the future of Canadians.

Perinatal mental health strategy is a critical step

Opinion | BY PATRICIA TOMASI | October 7, 2024
  • Let’s commit to women’s mental health, and invest in the future of Canadians.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to deliver timely access to perinatal mental health services in his mandate letter to the minister of mental health and addictions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness: moving beyond gestures to real action

  • If we're truly committed to advancing reconciliation, supporting Indigenous workers, and building a robust economy, reinstating Canadian Certified Counsellors in the NIHB program in
Opinion | BY ANANGKWE CHARITY FLEMING | October 5, 2024
Ya'ara Saks
Ya'ara Saks
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya’ara Saks, pictured on the Hill on Sept. 27, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness: moving beyond gestures to real action

Opinion | BY ANANGKWE CHARITY FLEMING | October 5, 2024
  • If we're truly committed to advancing reconciliation, supporting Indigenous workers, and building a robust economy, reinstating Canadian Certified Counsellors in the NIHB program in

National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness: moving beyond gestures to real action

Opinion | BY ANANGKWE CHARITY FLEMING | October 5, 2024
  • If we're truly committed to advancing reconciliation, supporting Indigenous workers, and building a robust economy, reinstating Canadian Certified Counsellors in the NIHB program in
Ya'ara Saks
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya’ara Saks, pictured on the Hill on Sept. 27, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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