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Expect an ‘ugly fight’ over Trudeau’s leadership at national Liberal caucus meeting, say Grit MPs

  • MPs seeking Trudeau’s removal say leadership talks have been blocked by the national caucus chair and the PMO for months.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 18, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured outside a Liberal caucus meeting on Oct. 2, is expected to address his caucus and his leadership issues on Oct. 23. Some 20 MPs want him to step aside before the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Expect an ‘ugly fight’ over Trudeau’s leadership at national Liberal caucus meeting, say Grit MPs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 18, 2024
  • MPs seeking Trudeau’s removal say leadership talks have been blocked by the national caucus chair and the PMO for months.

Expect an ‘ugly fight’ over Trudeau’s leadership at national Liberal caucus meeting, say Grit MPs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 18, 2024
  • MPs seeking Trudeau’s removal say leadership talks have been blocked by the national caucus chair and the PMO for months.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured outside a Liberal caucus meeting on Oct. 2, is expected to address his caucus and his leadership issues on Oct. 23. Some 20 MPs want him to step aside before the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Expect an ‘ugly fight’ over Trudeau’s leadership at national Liberal caucus meeting, say Grit MPs

  • MPs seeking Trudeau’s removal say leadership talks have been blocked by the national caucus chair and the PMO for months.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 18, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured outside a Liberal caucus meeting on Oct. 2, is expected to address his caucus and his leadership issues on Oct. 23. Some 20 MPs want him to step aside before the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Expect an ‘ugly fight’ over Trudeau’s leadership at national Liberal caucus meeting, say Grit MPs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 18, 2024
  • MPs seeking Trudeau’s removal say leadership talks have been blocked by the national caucus chair and the PMO for months.

Expect an ‘ugly fight’ over Trudeau’s leadership at national Liberal caucus meeting, say Grit MPs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 18, 2024
  • MPs seeking Trudeau’s removal say leadership talks have been blocked by the national caucus chair and the PMO for months.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured outside a Liberal caucus meeting on Oct. 2, is expected to address his caucus and his leadership issues on Oct. 23. Some 20 MPs want him to step aside before the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Supporting Canadian entrepreneurs is critical

  • The main driver of economic growth and rising productivity is technological progress, much of which comes from ambitious entrepreneurs. Supporting them should be a
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | October 18, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured on the Hill last May, spends much of his time paying foreign multinationals to locate here and too little time helping to build Canadian successes, writes David Crane, based on Shopify president Harley Finkelstein's recent comments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Supporting Canadian entrepreneurs is critical

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | October 18, 2024
  • The main driver of economic growth and rising productivity is technological progress, much of which comes from ambitious entrepreneurs. Supporting them should be a

Supporting Canadian entrepreneurs is critical

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | October 18, 2024
  • The main driver of economic growth and rising productivity is technological progress, much of which comes from ambitious entrepreneurs. Supporting them should be a
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured on the Hill last May, spends much of his time paying foreign multinationals to locate here and too little time helping to build Canadian successes, writes David Crane, based on Shopify president Harley Finkelstein's recent comments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s hard for politicians to ‘resist the temptation’ of using intelligence for ‘partisan purposes’: ex-CSIS official

  • Both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre failed to ‘rise to the moment,’ says former NDP staffer Cam Holmstrom.
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 18, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attacked Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre when testifying at the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference on Oct. 16, saying it's 'bewildering' Poilievre has not obtained security clearance. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s hard for politicians to ‘resist the temptation’ of using intelligence for ‘partisan purposes’: ex-CSIS official

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 18, 2024
  • Both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre failed to ‘rise to the moment,’ says former NDP staffer Cam Holmstrom.

It’s hard for politicians to ‘resist the temptation’ of using intelligence for ‘partisan purposes’: ex-CSIS official

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 18, 2024
  • Both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre failed to ‘rise to the moment,’ says former NDP staffer Cam Holmstrom.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attacked Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre when testifying at the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference on Oct. 16, saying it's 'bewildering' Poilievre has not obtained security clearance. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Standoff over records won’t change widespread document delays, denials, and discrepancies

  • Parliament is at a standstill over a set of records from a now-defunct agency, but has yet to go after the many instances where
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | October 17, 2024
While this record standoff in Parliament goes on, government stalling on the release of many documents requested by the public only grows, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Standoff over records won’t change widespread document delays, denials, and discrepancies

Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | October 17, 2024
  • Parliament is at a standstill over a set of records from a now-defunct agency, but has yet to go after the many instances where

Standoff over records won’t change widespread document delays, denials, and discrepancies

Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | October 17, 2024
  • Parliament is at a standstill over a set of records from a now-defunct agency, but has yet to go after the many instances where
While this record standoff in Parliament goes on, government stalling on the release of many documents requested by the public only grows, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Like father, like son?’: Indian newspapers dig into contentious Trudeau legacy on Khalistan

  • The current rift with the Modi government has roots that go back decades, when then-prime minister Pierre Trudeau faced criticism from India that Canada was
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears before the Foreign Interference Commission on Oct. 16, days after announcing Canada had expelled India's high commissioner and five diplomats who are all persons of interest in what the RCMP alleges is serious criminal activity. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Like father, like son?’: Indian newspapers dig into contentious Trudeau legacy on Khalistan

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2024
  • The current rift with the Modi government has roots that go back decades, when then-prime minister Pierre Trudeau faced criticism from India that Canada was

‘Like father, like son?’: Indian newspapers dig into contentious Trudeau legacy on Khalistan

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2024
  • The current rift with the Modi government has roots that go back decades, when then-prime minister Pierre Trudeau faced criticism from India that Canada was
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears before the Foreign Interference Commission on Oct. 16, days after announcing Canada had expelled India's high commissioner and five diplomats who are all persons of interest in what the RCMP alleges is serious criminal activity. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hungarian ambassador toasts to whole health and Gabor Maté

  • Gabor Maté was awarded Hungary’s Officer’s Cross by Hungary's ambassador at a reception on Oct. 16.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 17, 2024
Alan Morissette, left, Gabor Maté, and Georgia Morissette at the Hungarian residence on Oct. 16. The Morisettes are singer and song-writer Alanis Morisette's parents, FYI. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Hungarian ambassador toasts to whole health and Gabor Maté

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 17, 2024
  • Gabor Maté was awarded Hungary’s Officer’s Cross by Hungary's ambassador at a reception on Oct. 16.

Hungarian ambassador toasts to whole health and Gabor Maté

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 17, 2024
  • Gabor Maté was awarded Hungary’s Officer’s Cross by Hungary's ambassador at a reception on Oct. 16.
Alan Morissette, left, Gabor Maté, and Georgia Morissette at the Hungarian residence on Oct. 16. The Morisettes are singer and song-writer Alanis Morisette's parents, FYI. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Inuktut becomes first Indigenous language spoken in Canada available on Google Translate

  • ITK President Natan Obed says the inclusion of Inuktut on the translation platform can empower Inuit to 'interact more fully in the digital world.'
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 17, 2024 | UPDATED October 18, 2024
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed says he 'welcomes Google’s work to include Inuktut in its roster of languages on Google Translate.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Inuktut becomes first Indigenous language spoken in Canada available on Google Translate

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 17, 2024 | UPDATED October 18, 2024
  • ITK President Natan Obed says the inclusion of Inuktut on the translation platform can empower Inuit to 'interact more fully in the digital world.'

Inuktut becomes first Indigenous language spoken in Canada available on Google Translate

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 17, 2024 | UPDATED October 18, 2024
  • ITK President Natan Obed says the inclusion of Inuktut on the translation platform can empower Inuit to 'interact more fully in the digital world.'
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed says he 'welcomes Google’s work to include Inuktut in its roster of languages on Google Translate.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc and Virani to safety summit in Yellowknife

  • Plus, the PBO weighs in on the economy, and the federal books.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured, and Justice Minister Arif Virani will take part in a meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial public safety and justice ministers in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc and Virani to safety summit in Yellowknife

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2024
  • Plus, the PBO weighs in on the economy, and the federal books.

LeBlanc and Virani to safety summit in Yellowknife

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2024
  • Plus, the PBO weighs in on the economy, and the federal books.
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured, and Justice Minister Arif Virani will take part in a meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial public safety and justice ministers in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian politicians should get real about India

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took too long to heed the warnings of India’s meddling, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been too quiet on
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | October 16, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
This week Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada has expelled India's high commissioner and five diplomats who are all persons of interest in what the RCMP alleges is serious criminal activity. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian politicians should get real about India

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | October 16, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took too long to heed the warnings of India’s meddling, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been too quiet on

Canadian politicians should get real about India

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | October 16, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took too long to heed the warnings of India’s meddling, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been too quiet on
Justin Trudeau
This week Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada has expelled India's high commissioner and five diplomats who are all persons of interest in what the RCMP alleges is serious criminal activity. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Regional adviser changes for Families Minister Sudds

  • Plus, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings has a new senior adviser, and there’s an update for Labour and Seniors Steven MacKinnon’s office.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2024
Jenna Sudds
Jenna Sudds
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds has named new regional advisers for Quebec, the Atlantic, and the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Regional adviser changes for Families Minister Sudds

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2024
  • Plus, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings has a new senior adviser, and there’s an update for Labour and Seniors Steven MacKinnon’s office.

Regional adviser changes for Families Minister Sudds

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2024
  • Plus, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings has a new senior adviser, and there’s an update for Labour and Seniors Steven MacKinnon’s office.
Jenna Sudds
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds has named new regional advisers for Quebec, the Atlantic, and the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Making us look like fools’: Liberal MPs Naqvi and Arya rebuke public efforts to oust Trudeau

  • In response to reports that more than 20 Liberal MPs are readying an effort to call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down,
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 16, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at the Liberal caucus on the Hill with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, April 17, 2024, a day after she released the budget. A group of more than 20 Liberal MPs the prime minister to step down as party leader ahead of the next election, but two MPs argue the timing is not good for such a significant shift. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Making us look like fools’: Liberal MPs Naqvi and Arya rebuke public efforts to oust Trudeau

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 16, 2024
  • In response to reports that more than 20 Liberal MPs are readying an effort to call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down,

‘Making us look like fools’: Liberal MPs Naqvi and Arya rebuke public efforts to oust Trudeau

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 16, 2024
  • In response to reports that more than 20 Liberal MPs are readying an effort to call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at the Liberal caucus on the Hill with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, April 17, 2024, a day after she released the budget. A group of more than 20 Liberal MPs the prime minister to step down as party leader ahead of the next election, but two MPs argue the timing is not good for such a significant shift. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau faces Hogue inquiry

  • Plus, PTM’s Riddhi Kachhela unpacks the India-Canada feud.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 16, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will appear before the Foreign Interference Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau faces Hogue inquiry

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 16, 2024
  • Plus, PTM’s Riddhi Kachhela unpacks the India-Canada feud.

Trudeau faces Hogue inquiry

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 16, 2024
  • Plus, PTM’s Riddhi Kachhela unpacks the India-Canada feud.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will appear before the Foreign Interference Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds’ plan for fish-farm transition no catch, say wild salmon, industry advocates

  • Despite opposing views on the ban, advocates for the industry and the First Nations who operate salmon farms agree the government’s draft transition plan
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
B.C. salmon farmers, suppliers, and the United Steelworkers Union rally against the federal government's decision to ban open-net salmon farms on the West Coast by 2029 in Nanaimo, B.C., on Sept. 11. Photograph courtesy of Mowi Canada West

Feds’ plan for fish-farm transition no catch, say wild salmon, industry advocates

News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
  • Despite opposing views on the ban, advocates for the industry and the First Nations who operate salmon farms agree the government’s draft transition plan

Feds’ plan for fish-farm transition no catch, say wild salmon, industry advocates

News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
  • Despite opposing views on the ban, advocates for the industry and the First Nations who operate salmon farms agree the government’s draft transition plan
B.C. salmon farmers, suppliers, and the United Steelworkers Union rally against the federal government's decision to ban open-net salmon farms on the West Coast by 2029 in Nanaimo, B.C., on Sept. 11. Photograph courtesy of Mowi Canada West

‘Complete apathy’ clouds feds’ pursuit of family reunification plan, say Sudanese Canadians

  • As Sudanese Canadians wait for family members to be approved to come to Canada, concern mounts that delays will be fatal for those stuck
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 16, 2024
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller makes an announcement regarding the strengthening of our temporary resident programs and migration pathways on Sept. 18, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller makes an announcement regarding the strengthening of our temporary resident programs and migration pathways on Sept. 18, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller pledged in March that those fleeing the civil war in Sudan could be joining family members in Canada as early as late 2024, but a bleaker and longer timeline has since emerged. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Complete apathy’ clouds feds’ pursuit of family reunification plan, say Sudanese Canadians

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 16, 2024
  • As Sudanese Canadians wait for family members to be approved to come to Canada, concern mounts that delays will be fatal for those stuck

‘Complete apathy’ clouds feds’ pursuit of family reunification plan, say Sudanese Canadians

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 16, 2024
  • As Sudanese Canadians wait for family members to be approved to come to Canada, concern mounts that delays will be fatal for those stuck
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller makes an announcement regarding the strengthening of our temporary resident programs and migration pathways on Sept. 18, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller pledged in March that those fleeing the civil war in Sudan could be joining family members in Canada as early as late 2024, but a bleaker and longer timeline has since emerged. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP and Bloc need to overcome ‘fear’ of Conservatives to break Commons paralysis, says Liberal House Leader Gould

  • As some look for a way forward in Parliament, it's 'preposterous' to say the NDP aren't standing up to the Tories, says NDP House
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
Despite the privilege-debate hurdle, the current dysfunction still hasn't reached the levels of toxicity that spurred the 2021 election call, says Government House Leader Karina Gould. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photo illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

NDP and Bloc need to overcome ‘fear’ of Conservatives to break Commons paralysis, says Liberal House Leader Gould

News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
  • As some look for a way forward in Parliament, it's 'preposterous' to say the NDP aren't standing up to the Tories, says NDP House

NDP and Bloc need to overcome ‘fear’ of Conservatives to break Commons paralysis, says Liberal House Leader Gould

News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
  • As some look for a way forward in Parliament, it's 'preposterous' to say the NDP aren't standing up to the Tories, says NDP House
Despite the privilege-debate hurdle, the current dysfunction still hasn't reached the levels of toxicity that spurred the 2021 election call, says Government House Leader Karina Gould. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photo illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

Embracing uncomfortable conversations for growth and change, says B.C. letter writer

  • We live in an increasingly interconnected world. Our ability to communicate and engage in meaningful dialogue is crucial. Cultural divides and differing political ideologies
Opinion | October 16, 2024

Embracing uncomfortable conversations for growth and change, says B.C. letter writer

Opinion | October 16, 2024
  • We live in an increasingly interconnected world. Our ability to communicate and engage in meaningful dialogue is crucial. Cultural divides and differing political ideologies

Embracing uncomfortable conversations for growth and change, says B.C. letter writer

Opinion | October 16, 2024
  • We live in an increasingly interconnected world. Our ability to communicate and engage in meaningful dialogue is crucial. Cultural divides and differing political ideologies

Rethinking childcare solutions in Ontario

  • Re: “The Trudeau government is crushing private-sector childcare in Ontario,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 25.) While Matthew Lau’s opinion piece raises important points about
Opinion | October 16, 2024
For-profit childcare can lead to prioritizing financial gain at the expense of quality, writes Keerthana Ratnarajah. Unsplash photograph by Matiinu Ramadhan

Rethinking childcare solutions in Ontario

Opinion | October 16, 2024
  • Re: “The Trudeau government is crushing private-sector childcare in Ontario,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 25.) While Matthew Lau’s opinion piece raises important points about

Rethinking childcare solutions in Ontario

Opinion | October 16, 2024
  • Re: “The Trudeau government is crushing private-sector childcare in Ontario,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 25.) While Matthew Lau’s opinion piece raises important points about
For-profit childcare can lead to prioritizing financial gain at the expense of quality, writes Keerthana Ratnarajah. Unsplash photograph by Matiinu Ramadhan

‘An important oral history of political life’: Samara Centre marks 10 years of MP exit interviews

  • Also, Paul Wells' latest essay on Justin Trudeau is coming out in French, LEAF set to launch a report on gender-based violence, and Doug
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 16, 2024
Samara Centre for Democracy's CEO Sabreena Delhon, left, with the centre's co-founders Alison Loat and Michael MacMillan during a special podcast episode on Oct. 7. Screenshot courtesy of the Samara Centre for Democracy

‘An important oral history of political life’: Samara Centre marks 10 years of MP exit interviews

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 16, 2024
  • Also, Paul Wells' latest essay on Justin Trudeau is coming out in French, LEAF set to launch a report on gender-based violence, and Doug

‘An important oral history of political life’: Samara Centre marks 10 years of MP exit interviews

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 16, 2024
  • Also, Paul Wells' latest essay on Justin Trudeau is coming out in French, LEAF set to launch a report on gender-based violence, and Doug
Samara Centre for Democracy's CEO Sabreena Delhon, left, with the centre's co-founders Alison Loat and Michael MacMillan during a special podcast episode on Oct. 7. Screenshot courtesy of the Samara Centre for Democracy

Ministers Champagne, Petitpas Taylor name new directors

  • Plus, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser has promoted a new deputy policy director in his office.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, has a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management, while Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor has promoted a new director of operations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Ministers Champagne, Petitpas Taylor name new directors

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2024
  • Plus, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser has promoted a new deputy policy director in his office.

Ministers Champagne, Petitpas Taylor name new directors

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2024
  • Plus, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser has promoted a new deputy policy director in his office.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, has a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management, while Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor has promoted a new director of operations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

National standards for urology needed as demand for procedures climbs

  • As wait times for these specialists increase, the feds can incentivize new urological graduates to practice in under-served communities, and provide more physician and
Opinion | BY RICARDO RENDON | October 14, 2024
Urologists are specialists who treat some of the most common health conditions faced by Canadians including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer, and kidney stones. Pexels photograph by Anna Shvets

National standards for urology needed as demand for procedures climbs

Opinion | BY RICARDO RENDON | October 14, 2024
  • As wait times for these specialists increase, the feds can incentivize new urological graduates to practice in under-served communities, and provide more physician and

National standards for urology needed as demand for procedures climbs

Opinion | BY RICARDO RENDON | October 14, 2024
  • As wait times for these specialists increase, the feds can incentivize new urological graduates to practice in under-served communities, and provide more physician and
Urologists are specialists who treat some of the most common health conditions faced by Canadians including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer, and kidney stones. Pexels photograph by Anna Shvets

Time is running out for Canada to harmonize copyright for all music creators

  • Every stream of income derived from copyrighted music is vital for music creators to piece together a livelihood.
Opinion | BY LOU RAGAGNIN | October 14, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s fall economic statement should include crucial amendments to the Copyright Act to improve creators’ economic circumstances, writes Lou Ragagnin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time is running out for Canada to harmonize copyright for all music creators

Opinion | BY LOU RAGAGNIN | October 14, 2024
  • Every stream of income derived from copyrighted music is vital for music creators to piece together a livelihood.

Time is running out for Canada to harmonize copyright for all music creators

Opinion | BY LOU RAGAGNIN | October 14, 2024
  • Every stream of income derived from copyrighted music is vital for music creators to piece together a livelihood.
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s fall economic statement should include crucial amendments to the Copyright Act to improve creators’ economic circumstances, writes Lou Ragagnin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Disinformation is not new, but better strategies needed to shield public from threats, committee hears

  • For the past eight months, the RCMP has been preparing 'for the next election because we are expecting potential interference,' according to Ethics Committee
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 14, 2024
Conservative MP John Brassard chairs the House Ethics Committee, which is studying the impact of misinformation and disinformation on the work of parliamentarians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Disinformation is not new, but better strategies needed to shield public from threats, committee hears

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 14, 2024
  • For the past eight months, the RCMP has been preparing 'for the next election because we are expecting potential interference,' according to Ethics Committee

Disinformation is not new, but better strategies needed to shield public from threats, committee hears

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 14, 2024
  • For the past eight months, the RCMP has been preparing 'for the next election because we are expecting potential interference,' according to Ethics Committee
Conservative MP John Brassard chairs the House Ethics Committee, which is studying the impact of misinformation and disinformation on the work of parliamentarians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada needs its own Marshall Plan for refugee resettlement

  • The idea behind the Marshall Plan could be applied to a world approach to resettlement of refugees.
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 14, 2024
Marc Miller
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller, pictured recently on the Hill. The Canadian government could take the lead in the Americas to develop an economic-funded resettlement plan that would not cannibalize borders but would rather co-operate in the challenge of resettling the millions of global citizens, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada needs its own Marshall Plan for refugee resettlement

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 14, 2024
  • The idea behind the Marshall Plan could be applied to a world approach to resettlement of refugees.

Canada needs its own Marshall Plan for refugee resettlement

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 14, 2024
  • The idea behind the Marshall Plan could be applied to a world approach to resettlement of refugees.
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller, pictured recently on the Hill. The Canadian government could take the lead in the Americas to develop an economic-funded resettlement plan that would not cannibalize borders but would rather co-operate in the challenge of resettling the millions of global citizens, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

CRTC says decision on Google’s Online News Act exemption expected this fall

  • The regulator misses the Canadian Journalism Collective’s Oct. 7 deadline for media fund money to be distributed before year’s end.
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 14, 2024
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge said 'it’s in the hands of the CRTC' after being asked for an update on Google's Canadian media compensation fund. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

CRTC says decision on Google’s Online News Act exemption expected this fall

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 14, 2024
  • The regulator misses the Canadian Journalism Collective’s Oct. 7 deadline for media fund money to be distributed before year’s end.

CRTC says decision on Google’s Online News Act exemption expected this fall

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 14, 2024
  • The regulator misses the Canadian Journalism Collective’s Oct. 7 deadline for media fund money to be distributed before year’s end.
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge said 'it’s in the hands of the CRTC' after being asked for an update on Google's Canadian media compensation fund. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The decline and fall of the Liberal empire

  • On top of everything else, the Liberals are losing the ability to set the national agenda as the NDP and Bloc Québécois are continually
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 14, 2024
Under pressure: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Trudeau's getting it from all sides as his Liberals face a big loss in the next election, according to the public opinion polls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Neena Singhal

The decline and fall of the Liberal empire

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 14, 2024
  • On top of everything else, the Liberals are losing the ability to set the national agenda as the NDP and Bloc Québécois are continually

The decline and fall of the Liberal empire

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 14, 2024
  • On top of everything else, the Liberals are losing the ability to set the national agenda as the NDP and Bloc Québécois are continually
Under pressure: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Trudeau's getting it from all sides as his Liberals face a big loss in the next election, according to the public opinion polls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Neena Singhal

Former Israeli PM and ex-Palestinian foreign minister’s blueprint for peace worth looking at

  • As former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert and Nasser al-Kidwa, a former foreign affairs minister for the Palestinian Authority, are saying, this proposal won't
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 14, 2024
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Bliken, former Hezbollah leader Sayyid Nasrallah, who was killed last month by an Israeli bomb, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Hill Times file photograph and photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Former Israeli PM and ex-Palestinian foreign minister’s blueprint for peace worth looking at

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 14, 2024
  • As former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert and Nasser al-Kidwa, a former foreign affairs minister for the Palestinian Authority, are saying, this proposal won't

Former Israeli PM and ex-Palestinian foreign minister’s blueprint for peace worth looking at

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 14, 2024
  • As former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert and Nasser al-Kidwa, a former foreign affairs minister for the Palestinian Authority, are saying, this proposal won't
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Bliken, former Hezbollah leader Sayyid Nasrallah, who was killed last month by an Israeli bomb, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Hill Times file photograph and photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Israel’s the only place in Middle East where LGBTQ+ members can live openly: letter writer

  • Re: “Opinion piece ‘exploits pro-Israel pink-washing as a tactic’: CJPME,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 23). When in doubt, accuse critics of racism. That appears
Opinion | October 14, 2024
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Israel’s the only place in Middle East where LGBTQ+ members can live openly: letter writer

Opinion | October 14, 2024
  • Re: “Opinion piece ‘exploits pro-Israel pink-washing as a tactic’: CJPME,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 23). When in doubt, accuse critics of racism. That appears

Israel’s the only place in Middle East where LGBTQ+ members can live openly: letter writer

Opinion | October 14, 2024
  • Re: “Opinion piece ‘exploits pro-Israel pink-washing as a tactic’: CJPME,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 23). When in doubt, accuse critics of racism. That appears
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Feds have the tools needed to tackle systemic racism—they just have to use them: Ottawa reader

  • Re: “Stamping out systemic racism should be a top priority,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 18, p. 8). As a member of the visible minority,
Opinion | September 25, 2024

Feds have the tools needed to tackle systemic racism—they just have to use them: Ottawa reader

Opinion | September 25, 2024
  • Re: “Stamping out systemic racism should be a top priority,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 18, p. 8). As a member of the visible minority,

Feds have the tools needed to tackle systemic racism—they just have to use them: Ottawa reader

Opinion | September 25, 2024
  • Re: “Stamping out systemic racism should be a top priority,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 18, p. 8). As a member of the visible minority,

Feds have ‘duty to protect and warn’ parliamentarians from threats ‘in any form,’ says NDP MP Jenny Kwan

  • Former CSIS analyst Stephanie Carvin says government, Parliament, and political parties share the responsibility to protect democracy from cyber threats.
News | BY STUART BENSON | September 25, 2024
NDP MP Jenny Kwan speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer on May 29, 2023, regarding being briefed by CSIS about her exposure to foreign interference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds have ‘duty to protect and warn’ parliamentarians from threats ‘in any form,’ says NDP MP Jenny Kwan

News | BY STUART BENSON | September 25, 2024
  • Former CSIS analyst Stephanie Carvin says government, Parliament, and political parties share the responsibility to protect democracy from cyber threats.

Feds have ‘duty to protect and warn’ parliamentarians from threats ‘in any form,’ says NDP MP Jenny Kwan

News | BY STUART BENSON | September 25, 2024
  • Former CSIS analyst Stephanie Carvin says government, Parliament, and political parties share the responsibility to protect democracy from cyber threats.
NDP MP Jenny Kwan speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer on May 29, 2023, regarding being briefed by CSIS about her exposure to foreign interference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The health minister should reconsider nicotine pouch restrictions: Quit Club

  • Dear Mark Holland: For the past decade, I’ve been battling to quit smoking, and your recent decision just made it harder. Like so many
Opinion | September 25, 2024
New restrictions on the sale of nicotine pouches have made it harder for Canadians trying to quit smoking, writes Asha Stone. Pexels photograph by Petar Starčević

The health minister should reconsider nicotine pouch restrictions: Quit Club

Opinion | September 25, 2024
  • Dear Mark Holland: For the past decade, I’ve been battling to quit smoking, and your recent decision just made it harder. Like so many

The health minister should reconsider nicotine pouch restrictions: Quit Club

Opinion | September 25, 2024
  • Dear Mark Holland: For the past decade, I’ve been battling to quit smoking, and your recent decision just made it harder. Like so many
New restrictions on the sale of nicotine pouches have made it harder for Canadians trying to quit smoking, writes Asha Stone. Pexels photograph by Petar Starčević

Canada can’t afford to squander chance for rare Indo-Pacific role with AUKUS, say analysts

  • Although AUKUS is holding consultations with Canada to find areas to collaborate on advanced technology information sharing, it has yet to signal if it
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 25, 2024
Bill Blair
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada has 'a long record' of collaborating with the three founding member nations of AUKUS: Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada can’t afford to squander chance for rare Indo-Pacific role with AUKUS, say analysts

News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 25, 2024
  • Although AUKUS is holding consultations with Canada to find areas to collaborate on advanced technology information sharing, it has yet to signal if it

Canada can’t afford to squander chance for rare Indo-Pacific role with AUKUS, say analysts

News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 25, 2024
  • Although AUKUS is holding consultations with Canada to find areas to collaborate on advanced technology information sharing, it has yet to signal if it
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada has 'a long record' of collaborating with the three founding member nations of AUKUS: Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Delays are a death sentence: family members question fairness of immigration regime for relatives fleeing Sudan war

  • MPs have told family members seeking to bring relatives to Canada that arrivals aren't expected until 2027 and 2028.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 25, 2024
Marc Miller
Marc Miller
In March, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said those fleeing the Sudan Civil War would start arriving in Canada in late 2024 into 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Delays are a death sentence: family members question fairness of immigration regime for relatives fleeing Sudan war

News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 25, 2024
  • MPs have told family members seeking to bring relatives to Canada that arrivals aren't expected until 2027 and 2028.

Delays are a death sentence: family members question fairness of immigration regime for relatives fleeing Sudan war

News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 25, 2024
  • MPs have told family members seeking to bring relatives to Canada that arrivals aren't expected until 2027 and 2028.
Marc Miller
In March, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said those fleeing the Sudan Civil War would start arriving in Canada in late 2024 into 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What are Canadians really buying into with Poilievre?

  • Over the past two years, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has joyously capitalized on the rhetorical viciousness that has oozed out of the internet to
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 25, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has reduced the immensely complicated business of government to a few dozen words in several simplistic slogans that sound almost like a parody of a political con artist, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What are Canadians really buying into with Poilievre?

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 25, 2024
  • Over the past two years, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has joyously capitalized on the rhetorical viciousness that has oozed out of the internet to

What are Canadians really buying into with Poilievre?

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 25, 2024
  • Over the past two years, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has joyously capitalized on the rhetorical viciousness that has oozed out of the internet to
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has reduced the immensely complicated business of government to a few dozen words in several simplistic slogans that sound almost like a parody of a political con artist, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Embattled Biden can chalk up the two Michaels’ freedom to his foreign policy legacy

  • Many Canadians helped to win the freedom of the Two Michaels, but it was only after U.S. President Joe Biden put his shoulder to
Opinion | BY MIKE BLANCHFIELD, FEN OSLER HAMPSON | September 25, 2024
Michael Kovrig, left, and Michael Spavor, second from right, accompanied by Canada's then-ambassador to China Dominic Barton, arrive in Calgary and are greeted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sept. 25, 2021. Photograph courtesy of DND

Embattled Biden can chalk up the two Michaels’ freedom to his foreign policy legacy

Opinion | BY MIKE BLANCHFIELD, FEN OSLER HAMPSON | September 25, 2024
  • Many Canadians helped to win the freedom of the Two Michaels, but it was only after U.S. President Joe Biden put his shoulder to

Embattled Biden can chalk up the two Michaels’ freedom to his foreign policy legacy

Opinion | BY MIKE BLANCHFIELD, FEN OSLER HAMPSON | September 25, 2024
  • Many Canadians helped to win the freedom of the Two Michaels, but it was only after U.S. President Joe Biden put his shoulder to
Michael Kovrig, left, and Michael Spavor, second from right, accompanied by Canada's then-ambassador to China Dominic Barton, arrive in Calgary and are greeted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sept. 25, 2021. Photograph courtesy of DND

French President Macron touches down for two-day Canadian visit on Sept. 25

  • SUNDAY, SEPT. 22—WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 Prime Minister to Attend UN General Assembly—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend the 79th session of the United Nations
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron to Centre Block on June 7, 2018. Macron and other world leaders will convene at the G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Que, later in the week.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron to Centre Block on June 7, 2018. Macron and other world leaders will convene at the G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Que, later in the week.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, will once again welcome French President Emmanuel Macron to Ottawa on Sept. 25 as he begins a two-day visit to the capital and Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

French President Macron touches down for two-day Canadian visit on Sept. 25

  • SUNDAY, SEPT. 22—WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 Prime Minister to Attend UN General Assembly—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend the 79th session of the United Nations

French President Macron touches down for two-day Canadian visit on Sept. 25

  • SUNDAY, SEPT. 22—WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 Prime Minister to Attend UN General Assembly—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend the 79th session of the United Nations
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron to Centre Block on June 7, 2018. Macron and other world leaders will convene at the G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Que, later in the week.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, will once again welcome French President Emmanuel Macron to Ottawa on Sept. 25 as he begins a two-day visit to the capital and Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada needs a roadmap for research

  • Let’s agree on our priorities, and invest in research to develop the talent pool we will need in the years ahead.
Opinion | BY ROSEANN O’REILLY RUNTE | September 25, 2024
We will only be able to weigh the risks of action or inaction when we have sufficient knowledge, writes Roseann O’Reilly Runte. Unsplash photograph by Annie Spratt

Canada needs a roadmap for research

Opinion | BY ROSEANN O’REILLY RUNTE | September 25, 2024
  • Let’s agree on our priorities, and invest in research to develop the talent pool we will need in the years ahead.

Canada needs a roadmap for research

Opinion | BY ROSEANN O’REILLY RUNTE | September 25, 2024
  • Let’s agree on our priorities, and invest in research to develop the talent pool we will need in the years ahead.
We will only be able to weigh the risks of action or inaction when we have sufficient knowledge, writes Roseann O’Reilly Runte. Unsplash photograph by Annie Spratt

Ontario’s health-care system is putting Métis lives at risk—it’s time governments invest in research to influence meaningful change

  • Public policymakers and researchers need timely information that reflects the health-care needs of the Métis population.
Opinion | BY SABASTIAN KOPRICH | September 25, 2024
If Canada is serious about its path towards reconciliation, Métis people and our unique perspectives must be acknowledged and recognized so that colonization is not perpetuated in our communities via life-threatening health outcomes, writes Sabastian Koprich. Pexels photograph by Thirdman

Ontario’s health-care system is putting Métis lives at risk—it’s time governments invest in research to influence meaningful change

Opinion | BY SABASTIAN KOPRICH | September 25, 2024
  • Public policymakers and researchers need timely information that reflects the health-care needs of the Métis population.

Ontario’s health-care system is putting Métis lives at risk—it’s time governments invest in research to influence meaningful change

Opinion | BY SABASTIAN KOPRICH | September 25, 2024
  • Public policymakers and researchers need timely information that reflects the health-care needs of the Métis population.
If Canada is serious about its path towards reconciliation, Métis people and our unique perspectives must be acknowledged and recognized so that colonization is not perpetuated in our communities via life-threatening health outcomes, writes Sabastian Koprich. Pexels photograph by Thirdman

Research partnerships are key to Canada’s net-zero economic future

  • When you bring together the right people, you push the boundaries of innovation.
Opinion | BY BILL FLANAGAN | September 25, 2024
Securing a sustainable future demands collaboration, expertise, and sustained funding, writes Bill Flanagan. Pexels photograph by Jaime Reimer

Research partnerships are key to Canada’s net-zero economic future

Opinion | BY BILL FLANAGAN | September 25, 2024
  • When you bring together the right people, you push the boundaries of innovation.

Research partnerships are key to Canada’s net-zero economic future

Opinion | BY BILL FLANAGAN | September 25, 2024
  • When you bring together the right people, you push the boundaries of innovation.
Securing a sustainable future demands collaboration, expertise, and sustained funding, writes Bill Flanagan. Pexels photograph by Jaime Reimer

New capstone agency promises to improve Canada’s research enterprise

  • An overarching agency will improve the current funding system, and help to develop it as a true meritocracy where the best ideas are funded.
Opinion | BY ANDY KNIGHTS | September 25, 2024
Developing a new approach to the way funding is allocated for key priorities can demonstrate that instead of competing with one another for resources, institutions can collaborate to advance Canada’s interests, writes Andy Knights. Pexels photograph by Christina Morillo

New capstone agency promises to improve Canada’s research enterprise

Opinion | BY ANDY KNIGHTS | September 25, 2024
  • An overarching agency will improve the current funding system, and help to develop it as a true meritocracy where the best ideas are funded.

New capstone agency promises to improve Canada’s research enterprise

Opinion | BY ANDY KNIGHTS | September 25, 2024
  • An overarching agency will improve the current funding system, and help to develop it as a true meritocracy where the best ideas are funded.
Developing a new approach to the way funding is allocated for key priorities can demonstrate that instead of competing with one another for resources, institutions can collaborate to advance Canada’s interests, writes Andy Knights. Pexels photograph by Christina Morillo

Canada’s research ecosystem must drive impact

  • The country’s colleges and institutes are uniquely placed to reimagine our approach to meeting policy challenges.
Opinion | BY PARI JOHNSTON | September 25, 2024
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on Feb. 6, 2024.
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on Feb. 6, 2024.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The impact, relevance, and reach of college and institute research translate into real benefits for Canadians, and for the long-term sustainability of our domestic industry, writes Pari Johnston. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s research ecosystem must drive impact

Opinion | BY PARI JOHNSTON | September 25, 2024
  • The country’s colleges and institutes are uniquely placed to reimagine our approach to meeting policy challenges.

Canada’s research ecosystem must drive impact

Opinion | BY PARI JOHNSTON | September 25, 2024
  • The country’s colleges and institutes are uniquely placed to reimagine our approach to meeting policy challenges.
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on Feb. 6, 2024.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The impact, relevance, and reach of college and institute research translate into real benefits for Canadians, and for the long-term sustainability of our domestic industry, writes Pari Johnston. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Digital research infrastructure is the key to the future success of Canada’s research ecosystem

  • We must build a truly pan-Canadian digital research infrastructure that enables revolutionary artificial intelligence developments.
Opinion | BY CHAD GAFFIELD | September 25, 2024
As the global demand for AI computing power soars, Canada’s lack of sovereign compute capacity is having a real impact on researchers who are unable to access sufficient resources to perform their work, writes Chad Gaffield. Unsplash photograph by BoliviaInteligente

Digital research infrastructure is the key to the future success of Canada’s research ecosystem

Opinion | BY CHAD GAFFIELD | September 25, 2024
  • We must build a truly pan-Canadian digital research infrastructure that enables revolutionary artificial intelligence developments.

Digital research infrastructure is the key to the future success of Canada’s research ecosystem

Opinion | BY CHAD GAFFIELD | September 25, 2024
  • We must build a truly pan-Canadian digital research infrastructure that enables revolutionary artificial intelligence developments.
As the global demand for AI computing power soars, Canada’s lack of sovereign compute capacity is having a real impact on researchers who are unable to access sufficient resources to perform their work, writes Chad Gaffield. Unsplash photograph by BoliviaInteligente

Preserving Canada’s competitive edge: the need for balanced international student policy

  • Recent policy changes are damaging our ability to attract the talent we need for the future, pushing universities deeper into deficit, and hurting Canada’s
Opinion | BY GABRIEL MILLER | September 25, 2024
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller makes an announcement regarding the strengthening of our temporary resident programs and migration pathways on Sept. 18, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller makes an announcement regarding the strengthening of our temporary resident programs and migration pathways on Sept. 18, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. The federal government’s haphazard moves over the last year to cut the number of international student permits threaten a vital part of the Canadian economy, writes Gabriel Miller. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Preserving Canada’s competitive edge: the need for balanced international student policy

Opinion | BY GABRIEL MILLER | September 25, 2024
  • Recent policy changes are damaging our ability to attract the talent we need for the future, pushing universities deeper into deficit, and hurting Canada’s

Preserving Canada’s competitive edge: the need for balanced international student policy

Opinion | BY GABRIEL MILLER | September 25, 2024
  • Recent policy changes are damaging our ability to attract the talent we need for the future, pushing universities deeper into deficit, and hurting Canada’s
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller makes an announcement regarding the strengthening of our temporary resident programs and migration pathways on Sept. 18, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. The federal government’s haphazard moves over the last year to cut the number of international student permits threaten a vital part of the Canadian economy, writes Gabriel Miller. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Setting Canada’s research priorities

  • As the gathering storm of global challenges intensifies, we will need to improve the performance of our science, technology, and innovation ecosystem to adapt
Opinion | BY DAVID WATTERS | September 25, 2024
In a world where research and technology are the drivers of economic, social, and environmental progress, we cannot afford to sit on the sidelines, writes David Watters. Unsplash photograph by Mikael Kristenson

Setting Canada’s research priorities

Opinion | BY DAVID WATTERS | September 25, 2024
  • As the gathering storm of global challenges intensifies, we will need to improve the performance of our science, technology, and innovation ecosystem to adapt

Setting Canada’s research priorities

Opinion | BY DAVID WATTERS | September 25, 2024
  • As the gathering storm of global challenges intensifies, we will need to improve the performance of our science, technology, and innovation ecosystem to adapt
In a world where research and technology are the drivers of economic, social, and environmental progress, we cannot afford to sit on the sidelines, writes David Watters. Unsplash photograph by Mikael Kristenson

Gimme shelter: West Block’s south entry gets a new awning

  • Plus, Percy Mockler and Candice Bergen each receive FPAC's Jim Carr award, Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is heading to small-claims court, and the press
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 25, 2024
A new awning was built this summer over the south entrance at West Block to protect users from bad weather.

Gimme shelter: West Block’s south entry gets a new awning

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 25, 2024
  • Plus, Percy Mockler and Candice Bergen each receive FPAC's Jim Carr award, Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is heading to small-claims court, and the press

Gimme shelter: West Block’s south entry gets a new awning

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 25, 2024
  • Plus, Percy Mockler and Candice Bergen each receive FPAC's Jim Carr award, Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is heading to small-claims court, and the press
A new awning was built this summer over the south entrance at West Block to protect users from bad weather.

Freeland announces more mortgage measures

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 24, 2024
Chrystia Freelan
Chrystia Freelan
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announces new mortgages measures on Sept. 24 aimed at helping first-time homebuyers, by increasing the $1-million price cap for insured mortgages to $1.5-million. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland announces more mortgage measures

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 24, 2024

Freeland announces more mortgage measures

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 24, 2024
Chrystia Freelan
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announces new mortgages measures on Sept. 24 aimed at helping first-time homebuyers, by increasing the $1-million price cap for insured mortgages to $1.5-million. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate bill tackling forced sterilization overhauled, advanced after advocate disquiet

  • 'Right now there’s some very hopeful, happy people in Canada that have been watching that know that that bill is on its way to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 24, 2024
Senators Éric Forest, left, and Yvonne Boyer at a Senate Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets, and Administration meeting on June 20, 2024.
Senators Éric Forest, left, and Yvonne Boyer at a Senate Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets, and Administration meeting on June 20, 2024.
Ontario Senator Yvonne Boyer has revamped her bill, S-250, and says she'll do everything she can to get it across the finish line before the end of this Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate bill tackling forced sterilization overhauled, advanced after advocate disquiet

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 24, 2024
  • 'Right now there’s some very hopeful, happy people in Canada that have been watching that know that that bill is on its way to

Senate bill tackling forced sterilization overhauled, advanced after advocate disquiet

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 24, 2024
  • 'Right now there’s some very hopeful, happy people in Canada that have been watching that know that that bill is on its way to
Senators Éric Forest, left, and Yvonne Boyer at a Senate Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets, and Administration meeting on June 20, 2024.
Ontario Senator Yvonne Boyer has revamped her bill, S-250, and says she'll do everything she can to get it across the finish line before the end of this Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

All guns blazing

  • Plus, Joly joins Trudeau at the UN in New York.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 24, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Sept. 16, 2024, will be among cabinet ministers defending the Liberals' turf on the day of the Conservatives' non-confidence motion. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

All guns blazing

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 24, 2024
  • Plus, Joly joins Trudeau at the UN in New York.

All guns blazing

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 24, 2024
  • Plus, Joly joins Trudeau at the UN in New York.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Sept. 16, 2024, will be among cabinet ministers defending the Liberals' turf on the day of the Conservatives' non-confidence motion. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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