Indigenous women at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls' closing ceremony at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., in June 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
‘I am literally imploring the government to have those conversations with us, and to bring us forward,' says NWAC’s Josie Nepinak, as C-38 remains
Indigenous women at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls' closing ceremony at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., in June 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It’s clear that aerospace is going to be a cornerstone of the East Coast’s economic landscape for many years to come, writes Minister Gudie Hutchings. Pexels photograph by Robert Stearns
Advancements are helping to secure our borders, monitor our waters, and support our military at home and abroad.
It’s clear that aerospace is going to be a cornerstone of the East Coast’s economic landscape for many years to come, writes Minister Gudie Hutchings. Pexels photograph by Robert Stearns
Antibiotics are a cornerstone of modern medicine. But developing new ones can cost up to $1-billion, and the market does not reflect the unmet needs these novel drugs address, write Bettina Hamelin and Henry Skinner. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Canada is uniquely positioned to act as it prepares to assume the G7 presidency in January 2025.
Antibiotics are a cornerstone of modern medicine. But developing new ones can cost up to $1-billion, and the market does not reflect the unmet needs these novel drugs address, write Bettina Hamelin and Henry Skinner. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Investing in Indigenous infrastructure is an investment in Canada’s future, writes Donna Big Canoe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The upcoming fall economic statement must go beyond minor adjustments and deliver real commitments.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Investing in Indigenous infrastructure is an investment in Canada’s future, writes Donna Big Canoe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Albert Muchanga, African Union commissioner for economic development, trade, tourism, industry, and minerals, in Ottawa on May 17, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As western hegemony ebbs, African stakeholders are deftly courting the opportunities that come with competition.
Albert Muchanga, African Union commissioner for economic development, trade, tourism, industry, and minerals, in Ottawa on May 17, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Palestine-Israel conflict is a political issue which only politicians should be commenting on, says Donald Savoie, an expert on the machinery of government
Privy Council Clerk John Hannaford, right, pictured at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony on July 26, 2023, with Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez. Some public servants are raising concerns about Hannaford's neutrality on the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Palestine-Israel conflict is a political issue which only politicians should be commenting on, says Donald Savoie, an expert on the machinery of government
The Palestine-Israel conflict is a political issue which only politicians should be commenting on, says Donald Savoie, an expert on the machinery of government
Privy Council Clerk John Hannaford, right, pictured at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony on July 26, 2023, with Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez. Some public servants are raising concerns about Hannaford's neutrality on the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair and some of Canada's top military leaders will speak at a conference on military procurement in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Marc Miller takes questions on his immigration cuts.
Defence Minister Bill Blair and some of Canada's top military leaders will speak at a conference on military procurement in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon. Young people are told that if they go to school and play by the rules, they would be able to get good jobs, buy homes, and have families. Unfortunately, that hasn't panned out, writes Farah Mohamed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
We are creating a less competitive Canada with a workforce as unskilled as it is inexperienced, leaving them the burden of powering our economy
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon. Young people are told that if they go to school and play by the rules, they would be able to get good jobs, buy homes, and have families. Unfortunately, that hasn't panned out, writes Farah Mohamed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Freeland heads the new Canada-U.S. Cabinet Committee, and LeBlanc is the vice-chair. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Despite Donald Trump, Canada will have policymaking room to do more of what we need to do, if we are ready to try. We
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Freeland heads the new Canada-U.S. Cabinet Committee, and LeBlanc is the vice-chair. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Fourteen states on the Security Council spent days crafting a resolution that included the release of all hostages, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners, the
U.S. President Joe Biden, pictured in Ottawa on March 24, 2023. The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling the immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which Doug Roche says in an egregious use of the veto. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Fourteen states on the Security Council spent days crafting a resolution that included the release of all hostages, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners, the
Fourteen states on the Security Council spent days crafting a resolution that included the release of all hostages, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners, the
U.S. President Joe Biden, pictured in Ottawa on March 24, 2023. The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling the immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which Doug Roche says in an egregious use of the veto. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
More urgent than anything is the potential loss of CBC News. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is convinced—as have all Conservative leaders before him—that CBC reporters favour Liberals, and universally betray a socially liberal bias, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If this is public broadcasting’s last chance to save itself, it needs to move fast—and the majority of Canadians who, polls say, still support
More urgent than anything is the potential loss of CBC News. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is convinced—as have all Conservative leaders before him—that CBC reporters favour Liberals, and universally betray a socially liberal bias, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Aerospace is a strategic sector for Canada, both economically and in terms of sovereignty, writes Maud Cohen, president of Polytechnique Montréal. Photograph courtesy of Pexels.com
By strengthening ties between universities and industry, we can build a sustainable and resilient vision for this vital ecosystem.
Aerospace is a strategic sector for Canada, both economically and in terms of sovereignty, writes Maud Cohen, president of Polytechnique Montréal. Photograph courtesy of Pexels.com
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said 'we are joining forces with the industry to develop a national aerospace strategy, aimed at keeping leaders ahead in sustainable technologies,' in an Innovation press release on Nov. 6, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
To reduce aviation's climate change impact we must reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and the total energy consumed.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said 'we are joining forces with the industry to develop a national aerospace strategy, aimed at keeping leaders ahead in sustainable technologies,' in an Innovation press release on Nov. 6, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Regarding commercial aviation, the federal government's current governance model does not work, and it’s time for a tectonic shift, writes Pierre Ruel, president and CEO-elect of the Air Transport Association of Canada. Unsplash photograph by Red Dot
It's time for the federal government to consider alternate organizational models for the oversight and regulation of the vital aviation sector.
Regarding commercial aviation, the federal government's current governance model does not work, and it’s time for a tectonic shift, writes Pierre Ruel, president and CEO-elect of the Air Transport Association of Canada. Unsplash photograph by Red Dot
Also, Greenpeace activists demonstrate at Stornoway, Conservative MP Arnold Viersen goes hunting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a milkshake on TikTok, and the Peace
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, left, and author Lawrence Martin. A friend of Martin's heard Chrétien say that Justin Trudeau is 'toast.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright
Also, Greenpeace activists demonstrate at Stornoway, Conservative MP Arnold Viersen goes hunting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a milkshake on TikTok, and the Peace
Also, Greenpeace activists demonstrate at Stornoway, Conservative MP Arnold Viersen goes hunting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a milkshake on TikTok, and the Peace
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, left, and author Lawrence Martin. A friend of Martin's heard Chrétien say that Justin Trudeau is 'toast.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright
Re: “Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13, by Neil Moss). Canadians must
Re: “Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13, by Neil Moss). Canadians must
Re: “Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13, by Neil Moss). Canadians must
Conservative pundit Yaroslav Baran says Randy Boissonnault should have stepped down sooner for the sake of the Liberal Party. 'I probably would have left
Former employment minister Randy Boissonnault left cabinet on Nov. 20 amid questions about his heritage and controversial business ties.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative pundit Yaroslav Baran says Randy Boissonnault should have stepped down sooner for the sake of the Liberal Party. 'I probably would have left
Conservative pundit Yaroslav Baran says Randy Boissonnault should have stepped down sooner for the sake of the Liberal Party. 'I probably would have left
Former employment minister Randy Boissonnault left cabinet on Nov. 20 amid questions about his heritage and controversial business ties.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Comedian Mary Walsh, right, joined Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings at the annual Shed Party on the Hill on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
The annual Newfoundland and Labrador 'Shed' party returned to Ottawa at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Nov. 20.
Comedian Mary Walsh, right, joined Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings at the annual Shed Party on the Hill on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced yesterday that his government will propose a two-month pause on collecting sales tax on certain items. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, how the NDP and Liberals pause the privilege filibuster.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced yesterday that his government will propose a two-month pause on collecting sales tax on certain items. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Hill Times deputy editor Stephen Jeffery, right, and his wife Courtney Parrott became Canadian citizens on Nov. 20. Photograph courtesy of Stephen Jeffery
We had no intention of becoming Canadians when we passed through Sydney Airport's departure gates in June 2019. So what changed?
The Hill Times deputy editor Stephen Jeffery, right, and his wife Courtney Parrott became Canadian citizens on Nov. 20. Photograph courtesy of Stephen Jeffery
With billions of dollars at stake and Arctic security concerns, Canada’s submarine procurement competition is poised to be one of the decade's most sought
Defence Minister Bill Blair announced in July that Canada would be purchasing 'up to' 12 new submarines to replace its fleet of four.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With billions of dollars at stake and Arctic security concerns, Canada’s submarine procurement competition is poised to be one of the decade's most sought
With billions of dollars at stake and Arctic security concerns, Canada’s submarine procurement competition is poised to be one of the decade's most sought
Defence Minister Bill Blair announced in July that Canada would be purchasing 'up to' 12 new submarines to replace its fleet of four.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
These drugs should be reserved for when they are truly necessary, whether for treating severe infections, preventing complications during surgeries, or supporting vulnerable patients undergoing chemotherapy, writes Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia.
Canada must educate, advocate, and act now to tackle the overuse of antibiotics in modern health care.
These drugs should be reserved for when they are truly necessary, whether for treating severe infections, preventing complications during surgeries, or supporting vulnerable patients undergoing chemotherapy, writes Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia.
The political right in North America isn’t interested in fixing anything for anyone. Poilievre is the epitome of this. He’s only interested in two things:
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured on the Hill. Whether it’s Bob Rumson, Donald Trump, Doug Ford or Poilievre, the folks peddling slogans and simple solutions don't care about fixing the real challenges people face, writes Jamie Carroll. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade/illustration by Neena Singhal
The political right in North America isn’t interested in fixing anything for anyone. Poilievre is the epitome of this. He’s only interested in two things:
The political right in North America isn’t interested in fixing anything for anyone. Poilievre is the epitome of this. He’s only interested in two things:
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured on the Hill. Whether it’s Bob Rumson, Donald Trump, Doug Ford or Poilievre, the folks peddling slogans and simple solutions don't care about fixing the real challenges people face, writes Jamie Carroll. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade/illustration by Neena Singhal
Treasury Board President Anita Anand is under intense pressure from unions to share the surplus and improve pensions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The government could use the extra dollars to cut the deficit, sweeten departures, improve pensions, or take a contribution holiday and give one to
Treasury Board President Anita Anand is under intense pressure from unions to share the surplus and improve pensions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
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
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
The value volunteers contribute to our disaster response capacity has been overlooked and oversimplified by both federal and provincial and territorial governments.
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
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
Lowering the screening age to 40 would prevent the unnecessary suffering and loss of life caused by late-stage breast cancer diagnoses.
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
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
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
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
'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
'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
'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
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks, pictured, has tapped Callum Haney to field her media requests. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Citizens’ Services Minister Terry Beech has a new Quebec regional adviser and assistant to the parliamentary secretary on his team.
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks, pictured, has tapped Callum Haney to field her media requests. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Treasury Board President Anita Anand announced a productivity working group in August, but it’s solely focused on the public sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
For a working group to provide real value for Canadians, we need it to produce actionable ideas that can be swiftly implemented in both
Treasury Board President Anita Anand announced a productivity working group in August, but it’s solely focused on the public sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
After voting in opposition at the United Nations, Canada can still change its position and act as a leader for inclusive, effective international tax co-operation, write Katrina Miller and Dereje Alemayehu. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The UN Tax Convention is a long-awaited and promising process, and Canada needs to stop standing in its way.
After voting in opposition at the United Nations, Canada can still change its position and act as a leader for inclusive, effective international tax co-operation, write Katrina Miller and Dereje Alemayehu. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Achieving greater marketplace compliance and consumer protection seems to be far from what is on the minds of most political and bureaucratic operatives these
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne had his own ideas on how to proceed with the consumer file, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Achieving greater marketplace compliance and consumer protection seems to be far from what is on the minds of most political and bureaucratic operatives these
Achieving greater marketplace compliance and consumer protection seems to be far from what is on the minds of most political and bureaucratic operatives these
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne had his own ideas on how to proceed with the consumer file, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Despite growing tensions in the House of Commons, the parties of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh filed identical arguments on Oct. 9 in an ongoing legal saga over the use of voters' personal data.
The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
New documents obtained by The Hill Times show the parties plan to focus their appeal on whether provincial laws should have jurisdiction over federal
Despite growing tensions in the House of Commons, the parties of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh filed identical arguments on Oct. 9 in an ongoing legal saga over the use of voters' personal data.
The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The Oct. 22 announcement of the next head of CBC/Radio-Canada will hopefully demarcate a turning point in the public broadcaster’s currently messy narrative. When
The Oct. 22 announcement of the next head of CBC/Radio-Canada will hopefully demarcate a turning point in the public broadcaster’s currently messy narrative. When
The Oct. 22 announcement of the next head of CBC/Radio-Canada will hopefully demarcate a turning point in the public broadcaster’s currently messy narrative. When
The CBC studio in downtown Ottawa is pictured on March 11, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings said that ‘communities large and small need to have a reliable connection so they can grow their potential in this digital world,’ in a June press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
'What has constrained a lot of these rural communities is they still see it as something that either the federal government or big telecommunication
Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings said that ‘communities large and small need to have a reliable connection so they can grow their potential in this digital world,’ in a June press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
During his Oct. 16 testimony at the Foreign Interference Commission, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sounded like demagogic 1950s American senator Joseph McCarthy, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The ruthlessness with which the prime minister dealt with challenges in the past couple of weeks may be a harbinger of the next election
During his Oct. 16 testimony at the Foreign Interference Commission, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sounded like demagogic 1950s American senator Joseph McCarthy, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a new policy plank to scrap the GST on new homes sold for less than $1-million on Oct. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As the Liberals push the narrative that Pierre Poilievre poses a threat to the country, the Conservatives are pushing out policy items that don’t
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a new policy plank to scrap the GST on new homes sold for less than $1-million on Oct. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
No modern mainstream politician has been so explicit in their bigoted rhetoric as former and prospective U.S. president Donald Trump, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
About half the voting populace seems ready to cast a presidential ballot for a criminal who has trod on every notion of decency in
No modern mainstream politician has been so explicit in their bigoted rhetoric as former and prospective U.S. president Donald Trump, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Replacing Jeremy Broadhurst with Andrew Bevan swaps 'one extremely seasoned, experienced, and competent political operator with another,' says former ministerial staffer Olivier Cullen.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new national campaign director will need all of his talents and experience from 30 years in federal and provincial politics to chart a path forward for the Liberals, say politicos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Replacing Jeremy Broadhurst with Andrew Bevan swaps 'one extremely seasoned, experienced, and competent political operator with another,' says former ministerial staffer Olivier Cullen.
Replacing Jeremy Broadhurst with Andrew Bevan swaps 'one extremely seasoned, experienced, and competent political operator with another,' says former ministerial staffer Olivier Cullen.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new national campaign director will need all of his talents and experience from 30 years in federal and provincial politics to chart a path forward for the Liberals, say politicos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.S. President Joe Biden, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on March 24, 2023. Access to the Canadian dairy market has been a sour point in the Canada-U.S. trading relationship. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
CUSMA would likely not have been possible if Bill C-282 were law, says a former U.S. trade negotiator.
U.S. President Joe Biden, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on March 24, 2023. Access to the Canadian dairy market has been a sour point in the Canada-U.S. trading relationship. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Donald Trump, fascist? Actually, no. Trump is incapable of sustained rational thought, or the coherence to establish or conceive of a system of government.
Donald Trump, fascist? Actually, no. Trump is incapable of sustained rational thought, or the coherence to establish or conceive of a system of government.
Donald Trump, fascist? Actually, no. Trump is incapable of sustained rational thought, or the coherence to establish or conceive of a system of government.
