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Diving into new Veterans Minister Darren Fisher’s team

  • Plus, there’s an update for Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s office, and communications staff changes for Ministers Kamal Khera and Steven Guilbeault.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2025
Darren Fisher
Darren Fisher
Veterans Affairs Minister Darren Fisher addresses reporters after being sworn into cabinet at Rideau Hall on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diving into new Veterans Minister Darren Fisher’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2025
  • Plus, there’s an update for Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s office, and communications staff changes for Ministers Kamal Khera and Steven Guilbeault.

Diving into new Veterans Minister Darren Fisher’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2025
  • Plus, there’s an update for Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s office, and communications staff changes for Ministers Kamal Khera and Steven Guilbeault.
Darren Fisher
Veterans Affairs Minister Darren Fisher addresses reporters after being sworn into cabinet at Rideau Hall on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Premiers send ‘strong message’ in D.C., but defusing Trump’s tariff bomb a big hurdle, say observers

  • Canada's premiers made their way to the White House for a meeting with senior advisers to the U.S. president on Feb. 12.
News | BY IREM KOCA | February 12, 2025
The Council of the Federation, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, centre left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, centre right, have been in Washington, D.C., since Feb. 11 to push against the American president's tariffs. Photograph courtesy of Premier Danielle Smith's X account

Premiers send ‘strong message’ in D.C., but defusing Trump’s tariff bomb a big hurdle, say observers

News | BY IREM KOCA | February 12, 2025
  • Canada's premiers made their way to the White House for a meeting with senior advisers to the U.S. president on Feb. 12.

Premiers send ‘strong message’ in D.C., but defusing Trump’s tariff bomb a big hurdle, say observers

News | BY IREM KOCA | February 12, 2025
  • Canada's premiers made their way to the White House for a meeting with senior advisers to the U.S. president on Feb. 12.
The Council of the Federation, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, centre left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, centre right, have been in Washington, D.C., since Feb. 11 to push against the American president's tariffs. Photograph courtesy of Premier Danielle Smith's X account

Solitary confinement still happening, but ‘under a new name,’ says now-disbanded panel formed to track Liberals’ new system 

  • Canada's correctional investigator says the 2019 law was flawed, leading to an increase of poorly monitored segregation-like conditions.
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 12, 2025
The final report aims to spur Public Safety Minister David McGuinty to address broad concerns with Canada's prison and isolation practices, and get 'more involved with providing oversight,' says panel chair Howard Sapers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Solitary confinement still happening, but ‘under a new name,’ says now-disbanded panel formed to track Liberals’ new system 

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 12, 2025
  • Canada's correctional investigator says the 2019 law was flawed, leading to an increase of poorly monitored segregation-like conditions.

Solitary confinement still happening, but ‘under a new name,’ says now-disbanded panel formed to track Liberals’ new system 

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 12, 2025
  • Canada's correctional investigator says the 2019 law was flawed, leading to an increase of poorly monitored segregation-like conditions.
The final report aims to spur Public Safety Minister David McGuinty to address broad concerns with Canada's prison and isolation practices, and get 'more involved with providing oversight,' says panel chair Howard Sapers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Trumpian tempest, and Canada’s foreign policy reckoning

  • While Canada advocates peace and diplomacy, it remains entangled in western strategic interests, reinforcing the very power structures that drive instability.
Opinion | BY NARENDRA PACHKHéDé | February 12, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. Canada can pivot away from outdated foreign policy assumptions, and engage with the world on its terms, free from the constraints of U.S. priorities, writes Narendra Pachkhédé. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Trumpian tempest, and Canada’s foreign policy reckoning

Opinion | BY NARENDRA PACHKHéDé | February 12, 2025
  • While Canada advocates peace and diplomacy, it remains entangled in western strategic interests, reinforcing the very power structures that drive instability.

The Trumpian tempest, and Canada’s foreign policy reckoning

Opinion | BY NARENDRA PACHKHéDé | February 12, 2025
  • While Canada advocates peace and diplomacy, it remains entangled in western strategic interests, reinforcing the very power structures that drive instability.
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. Canada can pivot away from outdated foreign policy assumptions, and engage with the world on its terms, free from the constraints of U.S. priorities, writes Narendra Pachkhédé. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. tariffs could redefine Canada’s role in the global space economy

  • The biggest risk of tariffs isn’t just higher costs—it’s the potential breakdown of access to critical space infrastructure.
Opinion | BY ANUSUYA DATTA | February 12, 2025
The impending tariffs could force Canada to reassess its dependence on the U.S. and consider expanding its collaboration with the European Space Agency, writes Anusuya Datta. Photograph courtesy of NASA

U.S. tariffs could redefine Canada’s role in the global space economy

Opinion | BY ANUSUYA DATTA | February 12, 2025
  • The biggest risk of tariffs isn’t just higher costs—it’s the potential breakdown of access to critical space infrastructure.

U.S. tariffs could redefine Canada’s role in the global space economy

Opinion | BY ANUSUYA DATTA | February 12, 2025
  • The biggest risk of tariffs isn’t just higher costs—it’s the potential breakdown of access to critical space infrastructure.
The impending tariffs could force Canada to reassess its dependence on the U.S. and consider expanding its collaboration with the European Space Agency, writes Anusuya Datta. Photograph courtesy of NASA

Trudeau vies for Europe’s backing in trade war

  • Plus, Blair meets NATO officials in Brussels.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 12, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet European Union President Ursula Von Der Leyen in Brussels today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau vies for Europe’s backing in trade war

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 12, 2025
  • Plus, Blair meets NATO officials in Brussels.

Trudeau vies for Europe’s backing in trade war

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 12, 2025
  • Plus, Blair meets NATO officials in Brussels.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet European Union President Ursula Von Der Leyen in Brussels today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s ‘long-term vision’ for border security should include input from people already doing the job: CBSA union president

  • CBSA training, knowledge, and expertise is underused in current border-security plans, says union head Mark Weber.
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 12, 2025
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty, right, with Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, says there was urgency to appoint a new 'fentanyl czar' to avoid renewing U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s ‘long-term vision’ for border security should include input from people already doing the job: CBSA union president

News | BY STUART BENSON | February 12, 2025
  • CBSA training, knowledge, and expertise is underused in current border-security plans, says union head Mark Weber.

Canada’s ‘long-term vision’ for border security should include input from people already doing the job: CBSA union president

News | BY STUART BENSON | February 12, 2025
  • CBSA training, knowledge, and expertise is underused in current border-security plans, says union head Mark Weber.
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty, right, with Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, says there was urgency to appoint a new 'fentanyl czar' to avoid renewing U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Holland has made positive pharmacare first steps, but stumbled on Health Act letter’s virtual care commission, say sector experts

  • The clock is 'loudly ticking' on a likely federal election in the spring, and it's important pharmacare deals are signed with the provinces and
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2025
Health Minister Mark Holland said the Liberal government's pharmacare plan is a 'transformational step towards improving health outcomes and health equity in Canada,' in an October 2024 Health Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Holland has made positive pharmacare first steps, but stumbled on Health Act letter’s virtual care commission, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2025
  • The clock is 'loudly ticking' on a likely federal election in the spring, and it's important pharmacare deals are signed with the provinces and

Minister Holland has made positive pharmacare first steps, but stumbled on Health Act letter’s virtual care commission, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2025
  • The clock is 'loudly ticking' on a likely federal election in the spring, and it's important pharmacare deals are signed with the provinces and
Health Minister Mark Holland said the Liberal government's pharmacare plan is a 'transformational step towards improving health outcomes and health equity in Canada,' in an October 2024 Health Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada must strengthen border security in face of Trump threats

  • Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.
Opinion | BY SHARON DESOUSA, MARK WEBER | February 12, 2025
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty, left. No automated system can match a border officer’s ability to exercise critical judgment in complex situations. Machines cannot replace people, write Sharon DeSousa and Mark Weber. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada must strengthen border security in face of Trump threats

Opinion | BY SHARON DESOUSA, MARK WEBER | February 12, 2025
  • Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.

Canada must strengthen border security in face of Trump threats

Opinion | BY SHARON DESOUSA, MARK WEBER | February 12, 2025
  • Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty, left. No automated system can match a border officer’s ability to exercise critical judgment in complex situations. Machines cannot replace people, write Sharon DeSousa and Mark Weber. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Finnish envoy hopes to see Canada’s EU trade pact fully online

  • New Ambassador Hanna-Leena Korteniemi says CETA is a 'standing speaking point' for Finland to its EU counterparts.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 12, 2025
Hanna-Leena Korteniemi
Hanna-Leena Korteniemi
Finnish Ambassador Hanna-Leena Korteniemi officially started her first head of mission posting on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New Finnish envoy hopes to see Canada’s EU trade pact fully online

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 12, 2025
  • New Ambassador Hanna-Leena Korteniemi says CETA is a 'standing speaking point' for Finland to its EU counterparts.

New Finnish envoy hopes to see Canada’s EU trade pact fully online

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 12, 2025
  • New Ambassador Hanna-Leena Korteniemi says CETA is a 'standing speaking point' for Finland to its EU counterparts.
Hanna-Leena Korteniemi
Finnish Ambassador Hanna-Leena Korteniemi officially started her first head of mission posting on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Here are two major ways Canada can significantly increase its supply of family doctors

  • The federal government can enhance funding to the Medical Council of Canada to asses foreign doctors, and provinces can boost investment to increase their
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, INDEPENDENT SENATOR MOHAMED-IQBAL RAVALIA, RATNA OMIDVAR, KAREEM EL-ASSAL | February 12, 2025
Federal and provincial/territorial health ministers can work to solve the physician shortage in Canada in a cost-effective manner by enhancing the PRA route to licensure, write ISG Senators Stanley Kutcher, Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia, and Ratna Omidvar; and Kareem El-Assal.  Photograph courtesy of Unsplash

Here are two major ways Canada can significantly increase its supply of family doctors

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, INDEPENDENT SENATOR MOHAMED-IQBAL RAVALIA, RATNA OMIDVAR, KAREEM EL-ASSAL | February 12, 2025
  • The federal government can enhance funding to the Medical Council of Canada to asses foreign doctors, and provinces can boost investment to increase their

Here are two major ways Canada can significantly increase its supply of family doctors

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, INDEPENDENT SENATOR MOHAMED-IQBAL RAVALIA, RATNA OMIDVAR, KAREEM EL-ASSAL | February 12, 2025
  • The federal government can enhance funding to the Medical Council of Canada to asses foreign doctors, and provinces can boost investment to increase their
Federal and provincial/territorial health ministers can work to solve the physician shortage in Canada in a cost-effective manner by enhancing the PRA route to licensure, write ISG Senators Stanley Kutcher, Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia, and Ratna Omidvar; and Kareem El-Assal.  Photograph courtesy of Unsplash

Driving Canadian innovation in cancer treatment: a win for patients and the economy

  • Canada can deliver groundbreaking therapies to patients more quickly, reduce health-care costs, and drive economic growth by fostering a robust domestic life sciences sector.
Opinion | BY KEN NEWPORT, JOHN BELL | February 12, 2025
By bridging the gap between discovery and treatment, we can create a healthier, more prosperous future for all Canadians, Ken Newport and John Bell. Pexels photograph by Thirdman

Driving Canadian innovation in cancer treatment: a win for patients and the economy

Opinion | BY KEN NEWPORT, JOHN BELL | February 12, 2025
  • Canada can deliver groundbreaking therapies to patients more quickly, reduce health-care costs, and drive economic growth by fostering a robust domestic life sciences sector.

Driving Canadian innovation in cancer treatment: a win for patients and the economy

Opinion | BY KEN NEWPORT, JOHN BELL | February 12, 2025
  • Canada can deliver groundbreaking therapies to patients more quickly, reduce health-care costs, and drive economic growth by fostering a robust domestic life sciences sector.
By bridging the gap between discovery and treatment, we can create a healthier, more prosperous future for all Canadians, Ken Newport and John Bell. Pexels photograph by Thirdman

Instead of pharmacare, Canadians need faster drug-approval timelines

  • Patients in Canada wait longer than most of our peer countries to access fewer medicines.
Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | February 12, 2025
First ministers' meeting
First ministers' meeting
Provincial governments need to work with Ottawa to improve the drug approval and public reimbursement process, writes Liam MacDonald. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Instead of pharmacare, Canadians need faster drug-approval timelines

Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | February 12, 2025
  • Patients in Canada wait longer than most of our peer countries to access fewer medicines.

Instead of pharmacare, Canadians need faster drug-approval timelines

Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | February 12, 2025
  • Patients in Canada wait longer than most of our peer countries to access fewer medicines.
First ministers' meeting
Provincial governments need to work with Ottawa to improve the drug approval and public reimbursement process, writes Liam MacDonald. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s G7 presidency is a critical moment to tackle AMR

  • Often referred to as the ‘silent pandemic,’ antimicrobial resistance is a particularly concerning public health threat.
Opinion | BY ALISON POZZOBON | February 12, 2025
Canada stands at a critical juncture with public health policy, and the decisions made now will have long-term implications for domestic health security and economy, writes Alison Pozzobon. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Canada’s G7 presidency is a critical moment to tackle AMR

Opinion | BY ALISON POZZOBON | February 12, 2025
  • Often referred to as the ‘silent pandemic,’ antimicrobial resistance is a particularly concerning public health threat.

Canada’s G7 presidency is a critical moment to tackle AMR

Opinion | BY ALISON POZZOBON | February 12, 2025
  • Often referred to as the ‘silent pandemic,’ antimicrobial resistance is a particularly concerning public health threat.
Canada stands at a critical juncture with public health policy, and the decisions made now will have long-term implications for domestic health security and economy, writes Alison Pozzobon. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Solving the health-care workforce shortage

  • Canadians deserve to feel confident that their government is listening and improving their access to health care.
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP YASIR NAQVI | February 12, 2025
Retaining health professionals is absolutely crucial, but we also need to boost recruitment, writes MP Yasir Naqvi. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Solving the health-care workforce shortage

Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP YASIR NAQVI | February 12, 2025
  • Canadians deserve to feel confident that their government is listening and improving their access to health care.

Solving the health-care workforce shortage

Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP YASIR NAQVI | February 12, 2025
  • Canadians deserve to feel confident that their government is listening and improving their access to health care.
Retaining health professionals is absolutely crucial, but we also need to boost recruitment, writes MP Yasir Naqvi. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

It is time the feds make the long-awaited diabetes device fund a reality

  • The fund can help alleviate the financial burden weighing on those living with diabetes, and eliminate regional inequities in access.
Opinion | BY GLENN THIBEAULT | February 12, 2025
People with diabetes need timely access to proper medications, supplies, and devices, writes Glenn Thibeault. Pexels photograph by Bruno Tapia 

It is time the feds make the long-awaited diabetes device fund a reality

Opinion | BY GLENN THIBEAULT | February 12, 2025
  • The fund can help alleviate the financial burden weighing on those living with diabetes, and eliminate regional inequities in access.

It is time the feds make the long-awaited diabetes device fund a reality

Opinion | BY GLENN THIBEAULT | February 12, 2025
  • The fund can help alleviate the financial burden weighing on those living with diabetes, and eliminate regional inequities in access.
People with diabetes need timely access to proper medications, supplies, and devices, writes Glenn Thibeault. Pexels photograph by Bruno Tapia 

Canada should stand firm against the assault on the World Health Organization

  • Despite its imperfections, the WHO has delivered historic successes, which are only possible through the concerted efforts of all nations.
Opinion | BY ROOJIN HABIBI | February 12, 2025
The U.S. withdrawal from the WHO will have severe consequences not only for global health, but also for Canada, writes Roojin Habibi. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/United States Mission Geneva

Canada should stand firm against the assault on the World Health Organization

Opinion | BY ROOJIN HABIBI | February 12, 2025
  • Despite its imperfections, the WHO has delivered historic successes, which are only possible through the concerted efforts of all nations.

Canada should stand firm against the assault on the World Health Organization

Opinion | BY ROOJIN HABIBI | February 12, 2025
  • Despite its imperfections, the WHO has delivered historic successes, which are only possible through the concerted efforts of all nations.
The U.S. withdrawal from the WHO will have severe consequences not only for global health, but also for Canada, writes Roojin Habibi. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/United States Mission Geneva

A way forward for Liberal leadership candidates on electoral reform: Fair Vote Canada

  • Re: “What about a 2026 election instead?” (The Hill Times, Jan. 29). Nelson Wiseman’s argument that the federal election should be delayed until 2026 to
Opinion | February 12, 2025
There could be an opening for progress on electoral reform as part of the Liberal leadership race, write Anita Nickerson and Réal Lavergne. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A way forward for Liberal leadership candidates on electoral reform: Fair Vote Canada

Opinion | February 12, 2025
  • Re: “What about a 2026 election instead?” (The Hill Times, Jan. 29). Nelson Wiseman’s argument that the federal election should be delayed until 2026 to

A way forward for Liberal leadership candidates on electoral reform: Fair Vote Canada

Opinion | February 12, 2025
  • Re: “What about a 2026 election instead?” (The Hill Times, Jan. 29). Nelson Wiseman’s argument that the federal election should be delayed until 2026 to
There could be an opening for progress on electoral reform as part of the Liberal leadership race, write Anita Nickerson and Réal Lavergne. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Greens can tap into global network as Canada finds itself with few friends amid U.S. threats, say co-leaders

  • The network and partnerships with Greens in the European Union and globally will be 'essential' in Canada’s response to the threat posed by U.S.
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 11, 2025
Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault says there is very little to 'excite' Canadians looking for 'bold, resolutely progressive solutions' to the country's problems. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Greens can tap into global network as Canada finds itself with few friends amid U.S. threats, say co-leaders

News | BY STUART BENSON | February 11, 2025
  • The network and partnerships with Greens in the European Union and globally will be 'essential' in Canada’s response to the threat posed by U.S.

Greens can tap into global network as Canada finds itself with few friends amid U.S. threats, say co-leaders

News | BY STUART BENSON | February 11, 2025
  • The network and partnerships with Greens in the European Union and globally will be 'essential' in Canada’s response to the threat posed by U.S.
Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault says there is very little to 'excite' Canadians looking for 'bold, resolutely progressive solutions' to the country's problems. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Rising costs, and the looming threat of tariffs disproportionately affecting Métis

  • The cost-of-living crisis has pushed many Métis households to the brink. With the looming threat of 25-per-cent tariffs, this situation will only worsen. 
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | February 11, 2025
Targeted supports must be co-developed with Métis, First Nations, and Inuit leaders to ensure the Indigenous households most affected by inflation can meet their basic needs, writes Victoria Pruden. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Rising costs, and the looming threat of tariffs disproportionately affecting Métis

Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | February 11, 2025
  • The cost-of-living crisis has pushed many Métis households to the brink. With the looming threat of 25-per-cent tariffs, this situation will only worsen. 

Rising costs, and the looming threat of tariffs disproportionately affecting Métis

Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | February 11, 2025
  • The cost-of-living crisis has pushed many Métis households to the brink. With the looming threat of 25-per-cent tariffs, this situation will only worsen. 
Targeted supports must be co-developed with Métis, First Nations, and Inuit leaders to ensure the Indigenous households most affected by inflation can meet their basic needs, writes Victoria Pruden. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Madly off in all directions: making sense of Trump’s war on allies

  • The U.S. is waking up to the fact that being a hegemonic power requires a lot of effort.
Opinion | BY DAVID CARMENT, DANI BELO | February 11, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump’s strategy aims to insulate his country from the vagaries of a multipolar world, but does not guarantee a more stable or prosperous one, write David Carment and Dani Belo. White House photograph by Tia Dufour

Madly off in all directions: making sense of Trump’s war on allies

Opinion | BY DAVID CARMENT, DANI BELO | February 11, 2025
  • The U.S. is waking up to the fact that being a hegemonic power requires a lot of effort.

Madly off in all directions: making sense of Trump’s war on allies

Opinion | BY DAVID CARMENT, DANI BELO | February 11, 2025
  • The U.S. is waking up to the fact that being a hegemonic power requires a lot of effort.
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump’s strategy aims to insulate his country from the vagaries of a multipolar world, but does not guarantee a more stable or prosperous one, write David Carment and Dani Belo. White House photograph by Tia Dufour

Understanding the complex challenges faced by Canada’s aging population

  • The National Institute on Ageing’s annual survey should serve as a call to action to address inequalities for the most vulnerable populations.
Opinion | BY GABRIELLE GALLANT, ALYSSA BRIERLEY | February 10, 2025
As Canada’s aging population grows, understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with this demographic shift becomes increasingly essential, write Gabrielle Gallant and Alyssa Brierley. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Understanding the complex challenges faced by Canada’s aging population

Opinion | BY GABRIELLE GALLANT, ALYSSA BRIERLEY | February 10, 2025
  • The National Institute on Ageing’s annual survey should serve as a call to action to address inequalities for the most vulnerable populations.

Understanding the complex challenges faced by Canada’s aging population

Opinion | BY GABRIELLE GALLANT, ALYSSA BRIERLEY | February 10, 2025
  • The National Institute on Ageing’s annual survey should serve as a call to action to address inequalities for the most vulnerable populations.
As Canada’s aging population grows, understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with this demographic shift becomes increasingly essential, write Gabrielle Gallant and Alyssa Brierley. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Hearts and minds: premiers’ mission won’t change Trump’s tack, but can still help Canada, say politicos

  • Economic measures like procurement bans and retaliatory tariffs can be used against the U.S., but a non-threatening approach would better resonate with Americans, says
News | BY IREM KOCA | February 10, 2025
Doug Ford, Susan Holt
Doug Ford, Susan Holt
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt are among those heading to Washington this week for a diplomatic mission. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hearts and minds: premiers’ mission won’t change Trump’s tack, but can still help Canada, say politicos

News | BY IREM KOCA | February 10, 2025
  • Economic measures like procurement bans and retaliatory tariffs can be used against the U.S., but a non-threatening approach would better resonate with Americans, says

Hearts and minds: premiers’ mission won’t change Trump’s tack, but can still help Canada, say politicos

News | BY IREM KOCA | February 10, 2025
  • Economic measures like procurement bans and retaliatory tariffs can be used against the U.S., but a non-threatening approach would better resonate with Americans, says
Doug Ford, Susan Holt
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt are among those heading to Washington this week for a diplomatic mission. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Minister Erskine-Smith lines up a fresh housing team

  • Most of former minister Sean Fraser’s team have exited, with only three remaining among the 14 staffers confirmed so far in new Housing Minister
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2025
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith has brought a few staff from his MP office over to his new ministerial team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Minister Erskine-Smith lines up a fresh housing team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2025
  • Most of former minister Sean Fraser’s team have exited, with only three remaining among the 14 staffers confirmed so far in new Housing Minister

New Minister Erskine-Smith lines up a fresh housing team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2025
  • Most of former minister Sean Fraser’s team have exited, with only three remaining among the 14 staffers confirmed so far in new Housing Minister
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith has brought a few staff from his MP office over to his new ministerial team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Singh should make up his mind, and be a leader

  • If the NDP leader just zipped it for a few weeks, made a new deal and committed to supporting the new prime minister until
Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | February 10, 2025
Jagmeet Singh
Jagmeet Singh
New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh holds a press conference in the Wellington Building on Jan. 22, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Singh should make up his mind, and be a leader

Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | February 10, 2025
  • If the NDP leader just zipped it for a few weeks, made a new deal and committed to supporting the new prime minister until

Singh should make up his mind, and be a leader

Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | February 10, 2025
  • If the NDP leader just zipped it for a few weeks, made a new deal and committed to supporting the new prime minister until
Jagmeet Singh
New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh holds a press conference in the Wellington Building on Jan. 22, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Some Ontario Progressive Conservatives urging federal Conservatives to pause door-knocking until provincial campaign ends

  • But nominated federal candidates and senior Conservatives say they have no plans to 'put down tools.'
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 10, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Some Ontario Progressive Conservatives are calling on their federal cousins to halt their door-knocking until the provincial campaign is over on Feb. 27. But the federal Conservatives say they have no plans of pausing their outreach to voters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Some Ontario Progressive Conservatives urging federal Conservatives to pause door-knocking until provincial campaign ends

News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 10, 2025
  • But nominated federal candidates and senior Conservatives say they have no plans to 'put down tools.'

Some Ontario Progressive Conservatives urging federal Conservatives to pause door-knocking until provincial campaign ends

News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 10, 2025
  • But nominated federal candidates and senior Conservatives say they have no plans to 'put down tools.'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Some Ontario Progressive Conservatives are calling on their federal cousins to halt their door-knocking until the provincial campaign is over on Feb. 27. But the federal Conservatives say they have no plans of pausing their outreach to voters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Paradoxically, Trump has given Canada the opportunity for serious change

  • Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's insults have done us a big favour: he has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

Paradoxically, Trump has given Canada the opportunity for serious change

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2025
  • Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now

Paradoxically, Trump has given Canada the opportunity for serious change

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2025
  • Donald Trump has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country—their patriotism—and restored pride in our accomplishments. This gives us a great opportunity now
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump's insults have done us a big favour: he has re-energized the feeling of Canadians for their country, writes David Crane. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
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Here’s why Karina Gould’s got my vote

  • Karina Gould may not have the same Bay Street credibility as Mark Carney, but she resonates big with Main Street.
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | January 15, 2025
Karina Gould
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould on the Hill on Dec. 11, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Here’s why Karina Gould’s got my vote

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | January 15, 2025
  • Karina Gould may not have the same Bay Street credibility as Mark Carney, but she resonates big with Main Street.

Here’s why Karina Gould’s got my vote

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | January 15, 2025
  • Karina Gould may not have the same Bay Street credibility as Mark Carney, but she resonates big with Main Street.
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould on the Hill on Dec. 11, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Modernizing the Métis National Council 

  • The Métis National Council is at a crossroads, but not without a map, offering a clear focus on a vision of service and self-determination.
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | January 15, 2025
Victoria Pruden.
Victoria Pruden.
Métis National Council President Victoria Pruden, centre, writes that she is determined to foster transparency, empower Métis women and knowledge holders, and lead the MNC with compassion, service, and lateral kindness. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council

Modernizing the Métis National Council 

Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | January 15, 2025
  • The Métis National Council is at a crossroads, but not without a map, offering a clear focus on a vision of service and self-determination.

Modernizing the Métis National Council 

Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | January 15, 2025
  • The Métis National Council is at a crossroads, but not without a map, offering a clear focus on a vision of service and self-determination.
Victoria Pruden.
Métis National Council President Victoria Pruden, centre, writes that she is determined to foster transparency, empower Métis women and knowledge holders, and lead the MNC with compassion, service, and lateral kindness. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council

Infrastructure gap, child welfare in focus as AFN prepares for ‘ally’ Trudeau’s exit

  • The Assembly of First Nations is compiling a ‘priority document’ for future parliamentarians, and says Justin Trudeau ‘set a new standard for future prime
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2025
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says her organization is prepared to work with whatever government is in power, and push for Indigenous rights.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Infrastructure gap, child welfare in focus as AFN prepares for ‘ally’ Trudeau’s exit

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2025
  • The Assembly of First Nations is compiling a ‘priority document’ for future parliamentarians, and says Justin Trudeau ‘set a new standard for future prime

Infrastructure gap, child welfare in focus as AFN prepares for ‘ally’ Trudeau’s exit

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2025
  • The Assembly of First Nations is compiling a ‘priority document’ for future parliamentarians, and says Justin Trudeau ‘set a new standard for future prime
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says her organization is prepared to work with whatever government is in power, and push for Indigenous rights.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Why hasn’t AI changed Canada yet?

  • Expanding data centres gives a chance to leverage technology where Canada is already a leader, and to share the benefits broadly.
Opinion | BY RICARDO ARENA | January 15, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Last month’s announcement outlining Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s plans for the pledged $2-billion in AI was a welcome development, writes Ricardo Arena. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Why hasn’t AI changed Canada yet?

Opinion | BY RICARDO ARENA | January 15, 2025
  • Expanding data centres gives a chance to leverage technology where Canada is already a leader, and to share the benefits broadly.

Why hasn’t AI changed Canada yet?

Opinion | BY RICARDO ARENA | January 15, 2025
  • Expanding data centres gives a chance to leverage technology where Canada is already a leader, and to share the benefits broadly.
François-Philippe Champagne
Last month’s announcement outlining Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s plans for the pledged $2-billion in AI was a welcome development, writes Ricardo Arena. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers stalled by U.S. sanctions

  • Is Donald Trump really going to maintain the U.S. sanctions on Russian oil sales when he’s in power? Meanwhile, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet' of second-hand
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 15, 2025
Greenpeace activists paint ‘peace not oil’ on the side of a tanker transporting oil from Russia to Poland in March 2022. Recent U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports are having a big impact, writes Gwynne Dyer. Greenpeace photograph courtesy of Flickr

Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers stalled by U.S. sanctions

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 15, 2025
  • Is Donald Trump really going to maintain the U.S. sanctions on Russian oil sales when he’s in power? Meanwhile, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet' of second-hand

Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers stalled by U.S. sanctions

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 15, 2025
  • Is Donald Trump really going to maintain the U.S. sanctions on Russian oil sales when he’s in power? Meanwhile, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet' of second-hand
Greenpeace activists paint ‘peace not oil’ on the side of a tanker transporting oil from Russia to Poland in March 2022. Recent U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports are having a big impact, writes Gwynne Dyer. Greenpeace photograph courtesy of Flickr

First ministers meet to talk Trump

  • The Hill Times
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | January 15, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford deliver opening remarks at the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

First ministers meet to talk Trump

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | January 15, 2025
  • The Hill Times

First ministers meet to talk Trump

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | January 15, 2025
  • The Hill Times
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford deliver opening remarks at the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau meets the premiers

  • Plus, Environment Canada lays out its climate forecast.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, will meet with Canada's premiers in Ottawa today, including (from left) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Quebec Premier François Legault, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. The Hill Times photographs

Trudeau meets the premiers

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2025
  • Plus, Environment Canada lays out its climate forecast.

Trudeau meets the premiers

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2025
  • Plus, Environment Canada lays out its climate forecast.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, will meet with Canada's premiers in Ottawa today, including (from left) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Quebec Premier François Legault, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. The Hill Times photographs

Did parties learn anything from the foreign interference inquiry?

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Jan. 6 was the culmination of many months—if not years—of discussions, foibles, and infighting. For nearly as
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 15, 2025
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presided over the Foreign Interference Commission, which will deliver its final report on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Did parties learn anything from the foreign interference inquiry?

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 15, 2025
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Jan. 6 was the culmination of many months—if not years—of discussions, foibles, and infighting. For nearly as

Did parties learn anything from the foreign interference inquiry?

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 15, 2025
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Jan. 6 was the culmination of many months—if not years—of discussions, foibles, and infighting. For nearly as
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presided over the Foreign Interference Commission, which will deliver its final report on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Drawing the wrong conclusions

  • The Liberals have mistaken their party as too ‘woke’ instead of realizing the problem is their policies aren’t enough for the working class.
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 15, 2025
Party delegates attend the 2023 Liberal convention. Like the Democrats in the United States, the Liberals will lose the election by offering the Canadian public Conservatives-lite, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Drawing the wrong conclusions

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 15, 2025
  • The Liberals have mistaken their party as too ‘woke’ instead of realizing the problem is their policies aren’t enough for the working class.

Drawing the wrong conclusions

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 15, 2025
  • The Liberals have mistaken their party as too ‘woke’ instead of realizing the problem is their policies aren’t enough for the working class.
Party delegates attend the 2023 Liberal convention. Like the Democrats in the United States, the Liberals will lose the election by offering the Canadian public Conservatives-lite, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Two-nation partnership that was a beacon of trust in a fractious world goes down Trump’s drain

  • Trump’s expansionist approach may turn out to be highly counterproductive.
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 15, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s expressed willingness to use force to erase the borders of sovereign countries signals an end to the fundamental principle of international order, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Two-nation partnership that was a beacon of trust in a fractious world goes down Trump’s drain

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 15, 2025
  • Trump’s expansionist approach may turn out to be highly counterproductive.

Two-nation partnership that was a beacon of trust in a fractious world goes down Trump’s drain

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 15, 2025
  • Trump’s expansionist approach may turn out to be highly counterproductive.
Donald Trump
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s expressed willingness to use force to erase the borders of sovereign countries signals an end to the fundamental principle of international order, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Changes to Liberal leadership rules ‘thin silver lining’ amid foreign interference cloud, says national security expert Carvin

  • Liberal Party organizer and strategist Angelo Bakoulas says restricting the vote to members with permanent residency or citizenship was ‘the only choice.’
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference outside his home at Rideau Cottage on Jan. 6, 2025, to announce his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Changes to Liberal leadership rules ‘thin silver lining’ amid foreign interference cloud, says national security expert Carvin

News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
  • Liberal Party organizer and strategist Angelo Bakoulas says restricting the vote to members with permanent residency or citizenship was ‘the only choice.’

Changes to Liberal leadership rules ‘thin silver lining’ amid foreign interference cloud, says national security expert Carvin

News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
  • Liberal Party organizer and strategist Angelo Bakoulas says restricting the vote to members with permanent residency or citizenship was ‘the only choice.’
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference outside his home at Rideau Cottage on Jan. 6, 2025, to announce his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The deck is stacked against Quebec’s Anglos

  • The failure of our leaders to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of anglophone Quebecers is a sign of indifference and intolerance.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
Arif Virani
Arif Virani
Lawyers representing Attorney General Arif Virani are seeking a motion to dismiss legal action against the federal government in a court fight against Quebec’s language law, Bill 96. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The deck is stacked against Quebec’s Anglos

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
  • The failure of our leaders to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of anglophone Quebecers is a sign of indifference and intolerance.

The deck is stacked against Quebec’s Anglos

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 15, 2025
  • The failure of our leaders to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of anglophone Quebecers is a sign of indifference and intolerance.
Arif Virani
Lawyers representing Attorney General Arif Virani are seeking a motion to dismiss legal action against the federal government in a court fight against Quebec’s language law, Bill 96. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hosting G7 summit will be first global test for a new prime minister

  • A new government could bring 'meaningful, but not massive' changes in Canada's G7 agenda, says G7 Research Group director John Kirton.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 15, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the longest-serving world leader in the G7, having participated in eight summits. PMO photograph by Adam Scotti

Hosting G7 summit will be first global test for a new prime minister

News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 15, 2025
  • A new government could bring 'meaningful, but not massive' changes in Canada's G7 agenda, says G7 Research Group director John Kirton.

Hosting G7 summit will be first global test for a new prime minister

News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 15, 2025
  • A new government could bring 'meaningful, but not massive' changes in Canada's G7 agenda, says G7 Research Group director John Kirton.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the longest-serving world leader in the G7, having participated in eight summits. PMO photograph by Adam Scotti

Liberals’ legacy of legalized cannabis at risk as hopes for tax relief ‘slim to none’ before next election: industry

  • The inability to commit to a nationalized excise stamp in the fall economic statement is 'baffling,' says Cannabis Council of Canada president Paul McCarthy.
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
In December, the Liberals signalled an 'intent to explore' a potential switch to a national excise stamp for licensed cannabis products, but the looming election is threatening to extinguish the industry's hopes of receiving that small amount of relief. The Hill Times file photograph

Liberals’ legacy of legalized cannabis at risk as hopes for tax relief ‘slim to none’ before next election: industry

News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
  • The inability to commit to a nationalized excise stamp in the fall economic statement is 'baffling,' says Cannabis Council of Canada president Paul McCarthy.

Liberals’ legacy of legalized cannabis at risk as hopes for tax relief ‘slim to none’ before next election: industry

News | BY STUART BENSON | January 15, 2025
  • The inability to commit to a nationalized excise stamp in the fall economic statement is 'baffling,' says Cannabis Council of Canada president Paul McCarthy.
In December, the Liberals signalled an 'intent to explore' a potential switch to a national excise stamp for licensed cannabis products, but the looming election is threatening to extinguish the industry's hopes of receiving that small amount of relief. The Hill Times file photograph

New year, new anxieties

  • There is being angry, and wanting change to something better—and then there is the place in which we now find ourselves.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 15, 2025
Amid the ongoing chaos, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, went to Florida to meet with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, also joined by Kevin O’Leary. Photograph courtesy of X/ABDanielleSmith

New year, new anxieties

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 15, 2025
  • There is being angry, and wanting change to something better—and then there is the place in which we now find ourselves.

New year, new anxieties

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | January 15, 2025
  • There is being angry, and wanting change to something better—and then there is the place in which we now find ourselves.
Amid the ongoing chaos, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, went to Florida to meet with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, also joined by Kevin O’Leary. Photograph courtesy of X/ABDanielleSmith

From affordability to accountability: political leaders navigate the Trump era of chaos

  • While the country finds itself in a moment of crisis, watch for political messaging to start shifting.
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | January 15, 2025
The shift has already begun in the provinces where premiers like Danielle Smith, left, and Doug Ford are spending significant political capital to fend off a trade war, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

From affordability to accountability: political leaders navigate the Trump era of chaos

Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | January 15, 2025
  • While the country finds itself in a moment of crisis, watch for political messaging to start shifting.

From affordability to accountability: political leaders navigate the Trump era of chaos

Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | January 15, 2025
  • While the country finds itself in a moment of crisis, watch for political messaging to start shifting.
The shift has already begun in the provinces where premiers like Danielle Smith, left, and Doug Ford are spending significant political capital to fend off a trade war, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Grit race a chance to address inequality issues: B.C. reader

  • Re: “‘He’s our best bet’: several Liberal MPs urging Finance Minister LeBlanc to rethink decision not to seek Liberal leadership,” (The Hill Times, Jan.
Opinion | January 15, 2025

Grit race a chance to address inequality issues: B.C. reader

Opinion | January 15, 2025
  • Re: “‘He’s our best bet’: several Liberal MPs urging Finance Minister LeBlanc to rethink decision not to seek Liberal leadership,” (The Hill Times, Jan.

Grit race a chance to address inequality issues: B.C. reader

Opinion | January 15, 2025
  • Re: “‘He’s our best bet’: several Liberal MPs urging Finance Minister LeBlanc to rethink decision not to seek Liberal leadership,” (The Hill Times, Jan.

An industry fact check on the real risks arising from the NWMO site choice

  • Re: “Northwestern Ontario nuclear waste site selection raises concerns,” (The Hill Times, Dec. 12, 2024). Erika Simpson’s article identifies some groups that are expressing
Opinion | January 15, 2025

An industry fact check on the real risks arising from the NWMO site choice

Opinion | January 15, 2025
  • Re: “Northwestern Ontario nuclear waste site selection raises concerns,” (The Hill Times, Dec. 12, 2024). Erika Simpson’s article identifies some groups that are expressing

An industry fact check on the real risks arising from the NWMO site choice

Opinion | January 15, 2025
  • Re: “Northwestern Ontario nuclear waste site selection raises concerns,” (The Hill Times, Dec. 12, 2024). Erika Simpson’s article identifies some groups that are expressing

UofT hosts launch for Catherine Tsalikis’ new book on Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21

  • WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. Conservative Leader to Attend Fundraiser—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will attend a party
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland
The Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History hosts the launch of Catherine Tsalikis' new book, Chrystia, tracing the journey for former deputy PM and finance minister Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

UofT hosts launch for Catherine Tsalikis’ new book on Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21

  • WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. Conservative Leader to Attend Fundraiser—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will attend a party

UofT hosts launch for Catherine Tsalikis’ new book on Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21

  • WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. Conservative Leader to Attend Fundraiser—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will attend a party
Chrystia Freeland
The Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History hosts the launch of Catherine Tsalikis' new book, Chrystia, tracing the journey for former deputy PM and finance minister Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Academic, author, actor: oddsmakers bet on Trudeau’s next career move

  • Plus, ex-Alberta premier Notley announces her new gig, Joel Harden looks to make the move to federal politics, and Minister Blair, Gen. Carignan will
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
While working at Tim Hortons is not likely to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's next career move, oddmakers are guessing as to what sort of job he will take after he leaves politics. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Academic, author, actor: oddsmakers bet on Trudeau’s next career move

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
  • Plus, ex-Alberta premier Notley announces her new gig, Joel Harden looks to make the move to federal politics, and Minister Blair, Gen. Carignan will

Academic, author, actor: oddsmakers bet on Trudeau’s next career move

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
  • Plus, ex-Alberta premier Notley announces her new gig, Joel Harden looks to make the move to federal politics, and Minister Blair, Gen. Carignan will
While working at Tim Hortons is not likely to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's next career move, oddmakers are guessing as to what sort of job he will take after he leaves politics. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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