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With the election behind them, Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre face a series of new challenges. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
With the election behind them, Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre face a series of new challenges. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
The House of Commons Chamber is pictured on Sept. 12, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
The House of Commons Chamber is pictured on Sept. 12, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet’s recent comments calling Canada an ‘artificial country’ were unwelcome at a time of the country’s existential crisis, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet’s recent comments calling Canada an ‘artificial country’ were unwelcome at a time of the country’s existential crisis, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump's views on Canada crushed any attempt by Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to steer the election away from anything not focused on Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and Pixabay, and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump's views on Canada crushed any attempt by Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to steer the election away from anything not focused on Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and Pixabay, and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16, 2018. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Opinion | April 30, 2025
Opinion | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16, 2018. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier are projected to spend nearly $8-million collectively on Meta ads alone this election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier are projected to spend nearly $8-million collectively on Meta ads alone this election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
The need to build trust in AI and ensure the technology is used for good are key factors in increasing business adoption. Clear rules for data privacy and security would help, writes Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
The need to build trust in AI and ensure the technology is used for good are key factors in increasing business adoption. Clear rules for data privacy and security would help, writes Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
The natural health products industry is an integral part of Canadians' proactive health care, made up of companies from coast to coast to coast, writes CHFA's Aaron Skelton. Image courtesy of Freepik
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
The natural health products industry is an integral part of Canadians' proactive health care, made up of companies from coast to coast to coast, writes CHFA's Aaron Skelton. Image courtesy of Freepik
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Conservative and Liberal supporters in Montreal ahead of the April 17 English-language leaders' debate. It is a major disservice to voters if party platforms are released mere days before ballots are cast, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Conservative and Liberal supporters in Montreal ahead of the April 17 English-language leaders' debate. It is a major disservice to voters if party platforms are released mere days before ballots are cast, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, takes to the stage after winning the federal election early in the morning on April 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, takes to the stage after winning the federal election early in the morning on April 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took a combined 85 per cent of the popular vote on April 28. That points to a two-party setup, which stifles innovation, intensifies polarization, and reduces politics to a zero-sum game, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took a combined 85 per cent of the popular vote on April 28. That points to a two-party setup, which stifles innovation, intensifies polarization, and reduces politics to a zero-sum game, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, left, resigned as party leader on election night, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre's party plunged into infighting after an election defeat by the Mark Carney Liberals. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's two-dozen seats could play a pivotal role in the new House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, left, resigned as party leader on election night, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre's party plunged into infighting after an election defeat by the Mark Carney Liberals. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's two-dozen seats could play a pivotal role in the new House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured after winning the election in the early hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, warned in his winning speech that the upcoming months may be challenging and will require sacrifices, but emphasized the importance of Canadian unity in the face of threats from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured after winning the election in the early hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, warned in his winning speech that the upcoming months may be challenging and will require sacrifices, but emphasized the importance of Canadian unity in the face of threats from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The federal government should fund at least 4,500 Practice Ready Assessment program slots across Canada over a four-year period, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez
The federal government should fund at least 4,500 Practice Ready Assessment program slots across Canada over a four-year period, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If the Liberals were to win, it would signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are the top concern for most Canadians, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If the Liberals were to win, it would signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are the top concern for most Canadians, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Mark Carney
If the polls are right, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney emerges victorious on April 28, it would be a remarkable outcome after the Trudeau era, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Mark Carney
If the polls are right, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney emerges victorious on April 28, it would be a remarkable outcome after the Trudeau era, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. More than 60,000 people came to St. Peter's Basilica last week to view the late pontiff's body and to pay their final respects before the funeral mass on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Pope Francis, who died of a stroke, was the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Wikimedia
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. More than 60,000 people came to St. Peter's Basilica last week to view the late pontiff's body and to pay their final respects before the funeral mass on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Pope Francis, who died of a stroke, was the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Wikimedia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, Conservative Andrew Scheer, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The ad with Scheer, 'Don't text your ex,' was previously available on YouTube, but was removed by April 25 due to a copyright claim by Sony Music Entertainment. Screen capture images courtesy of the Liberal Party, Conservative party, and NDP
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, Conservative Andrew Scheer, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The ad with Scheer, 'Don't text your ex,' was previously available on YouTube, but was removed by April 25 due to a copyright claim by Sony Music Entertainment. Screen capture images courtesy of the Liberal Party, Conservative party, and NDP
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are seeking votes from an electorate interested in a change in direction and standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump, according to polls published last week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are seeking votes from an electorate interested in a change in direction and standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump, according to polls published last week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
The 10-year relationship between the public service and the government of Justin Trudeau has come to an end and both Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, can legitimately claim to be 'change' candidates, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
The 10-year relationship between the public service and the government of Justin Trudeau has come to an end and both Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, can legitimately claim to be 'change' candidates, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston released a nearly three minute-long video on April 23 extolling his province and how "we will never be the 51st of anything." Screenshots courtesy of X
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston released a nearly three minute-long video on April 23 extolling his province and how "we will never be the 51st of anything." Screenshots courtesy of X
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
Author Pamela Cross' book, And Sometimes They Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence is one of five books on this year's Donner Prize shortlist, and considered one of the best public policy books of the year. Book cover and photograph courtesy of
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
Author Pamela Cross' book, And Sometimes They Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence is one of five books on this year's Donner Prize shortlist, and considered one of the best public policy books of the year. Book cover and photograph courtesy of
Gender-based violence is fundamentally intertwined with public safety, write Erin Lee, Julie Lalonde, and Heather McGregor. Unsplash photograph by Jason Leung
Gender-based violence is fundamentally intertwined with public safety, write Erin Lee, Julie Lalonde, and Heather McGregor. Unsplash photograph by Jason Leung
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all unveiled their platforms after the final leadership debate and after advance ballots had been cast. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all unveiled their platforms after the final leadership debate and after advance ballots had been cast. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | April 25, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. Canada needs robust national third parties. It helps distinguish our politics from the divisive, adversarial two-party system employed in the United States, writes Matt Chilliak. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | April 25, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | April 25, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. Canada needs robust national third parties. It helps distinguish our politics from the divisive, adversarial two-party system employed in the United States, writes Matt Chilliak. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
Although the budget included funding for the important National School Food Program, it did not centre measures to ensure food affordability, write Marissa Alexander and Wade Thorhaug. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Although the budget included funding for the important National School Food Program, it did not centre measures to ensure food affordability, write Marissa Alexander and Wade Thorhaug. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KYLE LARKIN | May 6, 2024
Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay. As policymakers look ahead, it is essential that the urgent calls from our agricultural sector are heard and acted upon decisively, writes Kyle Larkin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KYLE LARKIN | May 6, 2024
Opinion | BY KYLE LARKIN | May 6, 2024
Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay. As policymakers look ahead, it is essential that the urgent calls from our agricultural sector are heard and acted upon decisively, writes Kyle Larkin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN ROSS | May 6, 2024
The unintended consequence of the proposal to increase the capital gains rate is that it puts significantly more strain on community-based physicians, writes Kathleen Ross. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN ROSS | May 6, 2024
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN ROSS | May 6, 2024
The unintended consequence of the proposal to increase the capital gains rate is that it puts significantly more strain on community-based physicians, writes Kathleen Ross. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 6, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu
srael’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was and is absolutely committed to continuing the war. He declared on May 4 that with or without a ceasefire We will enter Rafah and eliminate the remaining Hamas battalions.' His job—and perhaps even his freedom—depend on the war continuing, even if there were a temporary ceasefire, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 6, 2024
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 6, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu
srael’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was and is absolutely committed to continuing the war. He declared on May 4 that with or without a ceasefire We will enter Rafah and eliminate the remaining Hamas battalions.' His job—and perhaps even his freedom—depend on the war continuing, even if there were a temporary ceasefire, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY SANJAY MEHTA | May 6, 2024
Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland speaks to reporters in Ottawa on March 19. Most industrialized nations have recognized the seriousness and special aspects of the more than 7,000 known rare diseases and are clearly ahead of Canada in directly supporting initiatives to improve access to care, writes Sanjay Mehta. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SANJAY MEHTA | May 6, 2024
Opinion | BY SANJAY MEHTA | May 6, 2024
Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland speaks to reporters in Ottawa on March 19. Most industrialized nations have recognized the seriousness and special aspects of the more than 7,000 known rare diseases and are clearly ahead of Canada in directly supporting initiatives to improve access to care, writes Sanjay Mehta. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to brief the full cabinet tomorrow morning on how to deal with controversial Bill C-53. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to brief the full cabinet tomorrow morning on how to deal with controversial Bill C-53. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne is responsible for Canada's digital policy. Digital power will define the best countries of the coming century. Canadians don’t know how bad they have it, writes Senator Colin Deacon.
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne is responsible for Canada's digital policy. Digital power will define the best countries of the coming century. Canadians don’t know how bad they have it, writes Senator Colin Deacon.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2024
Even after $53-billion in new spending announced in last month's federal budget, Justin Trudeau's Liberals have failed to gain any traction with Canadians. Last week's polls suggested that the Liberals are 21 points behind the Conservatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2024
Even after $53-billion in new spending announced in last month's federal budget, Justin Trudeau's Liberals have failed to gain any traction with Canadians. Last week's polls suggested that the Liberals are 21 points behind the Conservatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 6, 2024
When Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'wacko' for a policy position last week, it went beyond expectations of professionalism. Poilievre exhibited childish behaviour which doesn’t meet anybody’s metrics for leadership. But Trudeau doesn't get a free pass, either, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 6, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 6, 2024
When Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'wacko' for a policy position last week, it went beyond expectations of professionalism. Poilievre exhibited childish behaviour which doesn’t meet anybody’s metrics for leadership. But Trudeau doesn't get a free pass, either, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | May 6, 2024
Liberal MPs Pam Damoff, left, Francesco Sorbara and Salma Zahid. Damoff announced she would not run in the next election, citing misogyny, death threats, misinformation, disinformation, and the lack of civility. Politics is a place for bullies and belligerence, not public-spirited Canadians who want to serve their country, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | May 6, 2024
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | May 6, 2024
Liberal MPs Pam Damoff, left, Francesco Sorbara and Salma Zahid. Damoff announced she would not run in the next election, citing misogyny, death threats, misinformation, disinformation, and the lack of civility. Politics is a place for bullies and belligerence, not public-spirited Canadians who want to serve their country, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 6, 2024
The House Ethics Committee is studying the impact of misinformation and disinformation on the work of parliamentarians. Patrick White, associate professor of journalism at the Université du Québec à Montréal, said the world is at a crossroads with mis- and disinformation. He said Canada should be on a 'war footing' against fake news content farms. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 6, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 6, 2024
The House Ethics Committee is studying the impact of misinformation and disinformation on the work of parliamentarians. Patrick White, associate professor of journalism at the Université du Québec à Montréal, said the world is at a crossroads with mis- and disinformation. He said Canada should be on a 'war footing' against fake news content farms. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2024
By meeting with "Axe the tax" protesters carrying flags adorned with divisive slogans, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has exposed a vulnerability that the Liberals could use against his party before or during the election campaign, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2024
By meeting with "Axe the tax" protesters carrying flags adorned with divisive slogans, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has exposed a vulnerability that the Liberals could use against his party before or during the election campaign, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 6, 2024
Treasury Board President Anita Anand. The government recently announced all federal public service employees would be mandated to come into the office at least three days a week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 6, 2024
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 6, 2024
Treasury Board President Anita Anand. The government recently announced all federal public service employees would be mandated to come into the office at least three days a week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | May 6, 2024
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre on the Hill on April 16, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | May 6, 2024
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | May 6, 2024
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre on the Hill on April 16, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 6, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne sent a letter to the House Industry Committee chair on Oct. 20, 2023, which included several draft motions for Bill C-27, including one that the preamble be amended to qualify the right to privacy as a fundamental right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 6, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 6, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne sent a letter to the House Industry Committee chair on Oct. 20, 2023, which included several draft motions for Bill C-27, including one that the preamble be amended to qualify the right to privacy as a fundamental right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KRISTEN CSENKEY | May 6, 2024
We need more accountability and transparency for not only TikTok, but other social media firms that are designed to draw our attention, money, and communicate information to millions of people, writes Kristen Csenkey is a PhD Candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Photograph by Geri Tech, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY KRISTEN CSENKEY | May 6, 2024
Opinion | BY KRISTEN CSENKEY | May 6, 2024
We need more accountability and transparency for not only TikTok, but other social media firms that are designed to draw our attention, money, and communicate information to millions of people, writes Kristen Csenkey is a PhD Candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Photograph by Geri Tech, Pexels.com
Canada stands at a critical juncture in its cybersecurity journey, facing an ever-evolving array of digital threats from foreign governments and malicious actors, writes NDP MP Alistair MacGregor. Photograph by Jeremy Barande, École polytechnique
Canada stands at a critical juncture in its cybersecurity journey, facing an ever-evolving array of digital threats from foreign governments and malicious actors, writes NDP MP Alistair MacGregor. Photograph by Jeremy Barande, École polytechnique
Opinion | BY MORVA ROHANI | May 6, 2024
Bill C-26, introduced by then-Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, has goals of preventing telecom networks in Canada from incorporating hardware from countries that could put Canadians at risk, and strengthening critical infrastructure against a spectrum of digital threats, writes Morva Rohani, executive director of the Canadian Web3 Council. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MORVA ROHANI | May 6, 2024
Opinion | BY MORVA ROHANI | May 6, 2024
Bill C-26, introduced by then-Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, has goals of preventing telecom networks in Canada from incorporating hardware from countries that could put Canadians at risk, and strengthening critical infrastructure against a spectrum of digital threats, writes Morva Rohani, executive director of the Canadian Web3 Council. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATRINA INGRAM | May 6, 2024
Embracing and prioritizing a human rights perspective allows us to seek clarity as to how data involving humans should or should not be used in this digital era, writes Katrina Ingram, founder and CEO of Ethically Aligned AI. Photograph by Kai Stachowiak, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY KATRINA INGRAM | May 6, 2024
Opinion | BY KATRINA INGRAM | May 6, 2024
Embracing and prioritizing a human rights perspective allows us to seek clarity as to how data involving humans should or should not be used in this digital era, writes Katrina Ingram, founder and CEO of Ethically Aligned AI. Photograph by Kai Stachowiak, Pixabay.com