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Canada alone? What other world leaders have said publicly about Trump’s ’51st state’ comments

  • International affairs Professor Michael Manulak says world leaders are holding back comment as they are ‘unsure about how serious to take the 51st state
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 13, 2025
Clockwise from top left: French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Canada alone? What other world leaders have said publicly about Trump’s ’51st state’ comments

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 13, 2025
  • International affairs Professor Michael Manulak says world leaders are holding back comment as they are ‘unsure about how serious to take the 51st state

Canada alone? What other world leaders have said publicly about Trump’s ’51st state’ comments

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 13, 2025
  • International affairs Professor Michael Manulak says world leaders are holding back comment as they are ‘unsure about how serious to take the 51st state
Clockwise from top left: French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Beyond Bill C-27: can Canada catch up in the global AI race?

  • Ultimately, the collapse of Bill C-27 and the end of AIDA leave Canada in a precarious position. Policymakers now have an opportunity to learn
Opinion | BY PULKIT MOGRA | February 13, 2025
If Canada does not seize this moment, it risks ceding control of its AI future—and the fate of its citizens’ rights and freedoms to outside forces, writes Pulkit Mogra. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Beyond Bill C-27: can Canada catch up in the global AI race?

Opinion | BY PULKIT MOGRA | February 13, 2025
  • Ultimately, the collapse of Bill C-27 and the end of AIDA leave Canada in a precarious position. Policymakers now have an opportunity to learn

Beyond Bill C-27: can Canada catch up in the global AI race?

Opinion | BY PULKIT MOGRA | February 13, 2025
  • Ultimately, the collapse of Bill C-27 and the end of AIDA leave Canada in a precarious position. Policymakers now have an opportunity to learn
If Canada does not seize this moment, it risks ceding control of its AI future—and the fate of its citizens’ rights and freedoms to outside forces, writes Pulkit Mogra. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Will the U.S. control Canada’s supplement market?

  • The time for action is now. Canada has the opportunity to ensure a healthier, stronger future for all Canadians by standing up for its
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | February 13, 2025
With Parliament prorogued, Minister of Health Mark Holland has chosen to ignore one of the largest grassroots campaigns in Canadian history, writes Aaron Skelton. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade

Will the U.S. control Canada’s supplement market?

Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | February 13, 2025
  • The time for action is now. Canada has the opportunity to ensure a healthier, stronger future for all Canadians by standing up for its

Will the U.S. control Canada’s supplement market?

Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | February 13, 2025
  • The time for action is now. Canada has the opportunity to ensure a healthier, stronger future for all Canadians by standing up for its
With Parliament prorogued, Minister of Health Mark Holland has chosen to ignore one of the largest grassroots campaigns in Canadian history, writes Aaron Skelton. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade

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 | UPDATED February 13, 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 | UPDATED February 13, 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 | UPDATED February 13, 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
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Trump’s tariffs threat should hasten trade liberalization among provinces

  • Now more than ever, the federal government and the provinces and territories should work together to remove interprovincial trade barriers.
Opinion | BY JAKE FUSS, GRADY MUNRO | November 27, 2024
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
If Canadian policymakers removed interprovincial trade barriers, they could mitigate much of the economic harm caused by potential new U.S. tariffs from president-elect Donald Trump, write Jake Fuss and Grady Munro. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr

Trump’s tariffs threat should hasten trade liberalization among provinces

Opinion | BY JAKE FUSS, GRADY MUNRO | November 27, 2024
  • Now more than ever, the federal government and the provinces and territories should work together to remove interprovincial trade barriers.

Trump’s tariffs threat should hasten trade liberalization among provinces

Opinion | BY JAKE FUSS, GRADY MUNRO | November 27, 2024
  • Now more than ever, the federal government and the provinces and territories should work together to remove interprovincial trade barriers.
Donald Trump
If Canadian policymakers removed interprovincial trade barriers, they could mitigate much of the economic harm caused by potential new U.S. tariffs from president-elect Donald Trump, write Jake Fuss and Grady Munro. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr

‘Get on with it’: defence industry responds to Blair’s call for stronger ties to speed up procurement

  • Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Stephen Kelsey told industry leaders: 'We’re not complete buffoons. We are aware of the complexities of procurement, the frustration
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
Bill Blair
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says he is 'in a hurry' to accelerate procurement efforts to meet the urgent needs of the Canadian Armed Forces, but he needs help from the defence industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Get on with it’: defence industry responds to Blair’s call for stronger ties to speed up procurement

News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
  • Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Stephen Kelsey told industry leaders: 'We’re not complete buffoons. We are aware of the complexities of procurement, the frustration

‘Get on with it’: defence industry responds to Blair’s call for stronger ties to speed up procurement

News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
  • Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Stephen Kelsey told industry leaders: 'We’re not complete buffoons. We are aware of the complexities of procurement, the frustration
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says he is 'in a hurry' to accelerate procurement efforts to meet the urgent needs of the Canadian Armed Forces, but he needs help from the defence industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Why future-ready affordable housing can’t wait

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

Why future-ready affordable housing can’t wait

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

Why future-ready affordable housing can’t wait

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

Busting the filibuster?

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

Busting the filibuster?

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

Busting the filibuster?

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

Reconciliation requires execution, not excuses

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

Reconciliation requires execution, not excuses

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

Reconciliation requires execution, not excuses

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

An effective politician must have a certain set of skills

  • If you don’t like people, care for governing, or are just in it to satisfy your ego, perhaps you should look for another job.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 27, 2024
While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is great at performing for a crowd, he is often described by former colleagues as ‘inaccessible,’ writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

An effective politician must have a certain set of skills

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 27, 2024
  • If you don’t like people, care for governing, or are just in it to satisfy your ego, perhaps you should look for another job.

An effective politician must have a certain set of skills

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 27, 2024
  • If you don’t like people, care for governing, or are just in it to satisfy your ego, perhaps you should look for another job.
While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is great at performing for a crowd, he is often described by former colleagues as ‘inaccessible,’ writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Playing the Mexico card

  • Any radical demands will have to take a back seat now that Trump has lumped Canada and Mexico together in his vow to impose
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 27, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, needs Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, centre, as a partner in any trade discussions involving U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and his well-known divide-and-conquer tactics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photographs by Eneas De Troya, and Gage Skidmore

Playing the Mexico card

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 27, 2024
  • Any radical demands will have to take a back seat now that Trump has lumped Canada and Mexico together in his vow to impose

Playing the Mexico card

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 27, 2024
  • Any radical demands will have to take a back seat now that Trump has lumped Canada and Mexico together in his vow to impose
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, needs Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, centre, as a partner in any trade discussions involving U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and his well-known divide-and-conquer tactics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photographs by Eneas De Troya, and Gage Skidmore

Will Canadians buy the Liberals’ self-interested survival plan?

  • The Liberal government is well past the point of hoping that sprinkling a few bucks here and there will fix what ails both them
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 27, 2024
Ya’ara Saks
Ya’ara Saks
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks, centre, speaks at an announcement about the government’s sales tax holiday on essential items at Sherwood Deli in Ottawa on Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Canadians buy the Liberals’ self-interested survival plan?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 27, 2024
  • The Liberal government is well past the point of hoping that sprinkling a few bucks here and there will fix what ails both them

Will Canadians buy the Liberals’ self-interested survival plan?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 27, 2024
  • The Liberal government is well past the point of hoping that sprinkling a few bucks here and there will fix what ails both them
Ya’ara Saks
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks, centre, speaks at an announcement about the government’s sales tax holiday on essential items at Sherwood Deli in Ottawa on Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lest we forget to teach young people about our military history

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

Lest we forget to teach young people about our military history

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

Lest we forget to teach young people about our military history

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

Netanyahu finally accountable for his conduct: letter writer

  • After 61 years of existence, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has finally indicted a pair of western-backed leaders. It is a pity it took
Opinion | November 27, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Nov. 21. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Netanyahu finally accountable for his conduct: letter writer

Opinion | November 27, 2024
  • After 61 years of existence, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has finally indicted a pair of western-backed leaders. It is a pity it took

Netanyahu finally accountable for his conduct: letter writer

Opinion | November 27, 2024
  • After 61 years of existence, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has finally indicted a pair of western-backed leaders. It is a pity it took
Benjamin Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Nov. 21. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

German Ambassador Bellmann talks U.S. election fallout for Europe and Canada on Nov. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Webinar: ‘Integrating AI’—The Logic
Tjorven Bellmann
Tjorven Bellmann
Germany's Ambassador to Canada Tjorven Bellmann will participate in a panel discussion on what the U.S. presidential election results mean for both Europe and Canada on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

German Ambassador Bellmann talks U.S. election fallout for Europe and Canada on Nov. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Webinar: ‘Integrating AI’—The Logic

German Ambassador Bellmann talks U.S. election fallout for Europe and Canada on Nov. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Webinar: ‘Integrating AI’—The Logic
Tjorven Bellmann
Germany's Ambassador to Canada Tjorven Bellmann will participate in a panel discussion on what the U.S. presidential election results mean for both Europe and Canada on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

The Parliamentary Internship Programme: celebrating 55 years of non-partisan commitment to parliamentary democracy

  • A trio of PIP alumni will be honoured on Dec. 4: former New Democrat MP Judy Wasylycia-Leis, Liberal Justice Minister Arif Virani, and Conservative
Opinion | BY PAUL E.J. THOMAS, ANGELICA KALUBIAKA | November 27, 2024
Canadian politics has changed dramatically over the past 55 years, but the secret to the PIP’s endurance lies in its core commitment to non-partisanship, write Paul Thomas and Angelica Kalubiaka. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Parliamentary Internship Programme: celebrating 55 years of non-partisan commitment to parliamentary democracy

Opinion | BY PAUL E.J. THOMAS, ANGELICA KALUBIAKA | November 27, 2024
  • A trio of PIP alumni will be honoured on Dec. 4: former New Democrat MP Judy Wasylycia-Leis, Liberal Justice Minister Arif Virani, and Conservative

The Parliamentary Internship Programme: celebrating 55 years of non-partisan commitment to parliamentary democracy

Opinion | BY PAUL E.J. THOMAS, ANGELICA KALUBIAKA | November 27, 2024
  • A trio of PIP alumni will be honoured on Dec. 4: former New Democrat MP Judy Wasylycia-Leis, Liberal Justice Minister Arif Virani, and Conservative
Canadian politics has changed dramatically over the past 55 years, but the secret to the PIP’s endurance lies in its core commitment to non-partisanship, write Paul Thomas and Angelica Kalubiaka. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Feds suspend Boissonnault’s former company from participating in federal procurement

  • Public Services and Procurement Canada suspended Global Health Imports Corporation from participating in federal procurement, effective Nov. 22.
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
Randy Boissonnault resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20, following reports that Global Health Imports Corporation, a firm he previously co-owned, described itself as 'wholly Indigenous-owned' in bids for federal contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds suspend Boissonnault’s former company from participating in federal procurement

News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
  • Public Services and Procurement Canada suspended Global Health Imports Corporation from participating in federal procurement, effective Nov. 22.

Feds suspend Boissonnault’s former company from participating in federal procurement

News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
  • Public Services and Procurement Canada suspended Global Health Imports Corporation from participating in federal procurement, effective Nov. 22.
Randy Boissonnault resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20, following reports that Global Health Imports Corporation, a firm he previously co-owned, described itself as 'wholly Indigenous-owned' in bids for federal contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bad vibrations

  • Plus, Mélanie Joly briefs the press from Italy.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 26, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is hoping that her sales tax holiday will boost consumer confidence. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bad vibrations

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 26, 2024
  • Plus, Mélanie Joly briefs the press from Italy.

Bad vibrations

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 26, 2024
  • Plus, Mélanie Joly briefs the press from Italy.
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is hoping that her sales tax holiday will boost consumer confidence. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New UN report another ‘tool’ for advocates in fight for justice for Indigenous women

  • ‘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
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2024
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

New UN report another ‘tool’ for advocates in fight for justice for Indigenous women

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2024
  • ‘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

New UN report another ‘tool’ for advocates in fight for justice for Indigenous women

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2024
  • ‘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

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