Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden pictured before a press conference in Ottawa in 2023. Trudeau and Biden are among leaders attending the G20 Summit in Brazil. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden pictured before a press conference in Ottawa in 2023. Trudeau and Biden are among leaders attending the G20 Summit in Brazil. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden pictured before a press conference in Ottawa in 2023. Trudeau and Biden are among leaders attending the G20 Summit in Brazil. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden pictured before a press conference in Ottawa in 2023. Trudeau and Biden are among leaders attending the G20 Summit in Brazil. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera has a couple of new faces on her team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, there are staffing updates for Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough’s office, including Dilys Fernandes’ return from leave.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera has a couple of new faces on her team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
For the second year in a row, PSPC hosted a large media tour of the Centre Block construction site on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plans for the Senate Chamber include installation of a new glass-enclosed viewing platform for visitors to peek in on proceedings.
For the second year in a row, PSPC hosted a large media tour of the Centre Block construction site on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada Post workers picket outside the postal service’s Station T location in Ottawa on Nov. 18, 2024. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers went on strike on Nov. 15, and the two sides are expected to meet Nov. 18 with a special mediator appointed by Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada Post workers picket outside the postal service’s Station T location in Ottawa on Nov. 18, 2024. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers went on strike on Nov. 15, and the two sides are expected to meet Nov. 18 with a special mediator appointed by Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Growth in construction creates a strong ripple effect into other sectors like engineering, manufacturing, technology, and retail, writes Rodrigue Gilbert. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Construction is housing. Construction is infrastructure. Construction is at the heart of trade and a healthy Canadian economy.
Growth in construction creates a strong ripple effect into other sectors like engineering, manufacturing, technology, and retail, writes Rodrigue Gilbert. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Canada-U.S. Relations Cabinet committee has met twice so far, but has yet to publicly share concrete plans for addressing upcoming challenges in the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Trudeau re-established the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations on Nov. 7. Freeland leads it and LeBlanc is vice-chair. As of last week, the committee had met twice and will hold more meetings in the coming weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The Canada-U.S. Relations Cabinet committee has met twice so far, but has yet to publicly share concrete plans for addressing upcoming challenges in the
The Canada-U.S. Relations Cabinet committee has met twice so far, but has yet to publicly share concrete plans for addressing upcoming challenges in the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Trudeau re-established the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations on Nov. 7. Freeland leads it and LeBlanc is vice-chair. As of last week, the committee had met twice and will hold more meetings in the coming weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Treasury Board President Anita Anand’s office says the feds have been clear with departments that they must ‘focus on finding savings without layoffs.’
Canadian Association of Professional Employees President Nathan Prier, left, and Public Service Alliance of Canada National President Sharon DeSousa say the feds could save money by allowing more telework in the civil service. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
Treasury Board President Anita Anand’s office says the feds have been clear with departments that they must ‘focus on finding savings without layoffs.’
Treasury Board President Anita Anand’s office says the feds have been clear with departments that they must ‘focus on finding savings without layoffs.’
Canadian Association of Professional Employees President Nathan Prier, left, and Public Service Alliance of Canada National President Sharon DeSousa say the feds could save money by allowing more telework in the civil service. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the re-establishment of the Cabinet Committee on Canada U.S. Relations on Nov. 7, following the re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president on Nov. 5. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement, which is set for review in 2026.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the re-establishment of the Cabinet Committee on Canada U.S. Relations on Nov. 7, following the re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president on Nov. 5. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
Carol Off's new book was inspired by her time in journalism, where she noted a shift where 'people didn't just disagree with each other, they hated the people with whom they disagreed.' Photograph courtesy of Penguin Random House and Kevin Kelly Photography
At a Loss for Words: Conservations in an Age of Rage examines the growing manipulation of basic terms to sow division, which Carol Off
Carol Off's new book was inspired by her time in journalism, where she noted a shift where 'people didn't just disagree with each other, they hated the people with whom they disagreed.' Photograph courtesy of Penguin Random House and Kevin Kelly Photography
The polarization between political parties and their agendas creates a unique challenge for the nonpartisan public service. When everything is black and white, binary,
The public service is currently engaged in a values and ethics exercise. The political environment is making it increasingly necessary for public service leadership to define the values that shape and guide the organization, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The polarization between political parties and their agendas creates a unique challenge for the nonpartisan public service. When everything is black and white, binary,
The polarization between political parties and their agendas creates a unique challenge for the nonpartisan public service. When everything is black and white, binary,
The public service is currently engaged in a values and ethics exercise. The political environment is making it increasingly necessary for public service leadership to define the values that shape and guide the organization, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Just as Americans seemed determined to punish the Biden administration, Canadians seem ready to topple the Trudeau regime. Just as Americans had a populist
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters before the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on Nov. 6, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Just as Americans seemed determined to punish the Biden administration, Canadians seem ready to topple the Trudeau regime. Just as Americans had a populist
Just as Americans seemed determined to punish the Biden administration, Canadians seem ready to topple the Trudeau regime. Just as Americans had a populist
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters before the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on Nov. 6, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Murray Sinclair at the National Truth and Reconciliation Day event at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa on Sept. 30, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
There is much more work to be done on truth and reconciliation in Canada, and we should never forget Murray Sinclair's trailblazing leadership and
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Murray Sinclair at the National Truth and Reconciliation Day event at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa on Sept. 30, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Senators who studied human rights in federal prisons recently accused Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and his government of 'indifference to the continued use of solitary confinement.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The 2019 law creating Structured Intervention Units said a review must begin in June 2023, but efforts by Senators and advocates to get government
Senators who studied human rights in federal prisons recently accused Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and his government of 'indifference to the continued use of solitary confinement.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, and Pierre Poilievre. Perhaps Canada, supported by some of the 'friends' in friend-shoring, can come up with a persuasive enough proposition to convince a deal-loving, transactional president-elect that carbon can be addressed through the market mechanism with which he’s familiar. Wikimedia Commons and The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
If Canada wants to matter more to our allies, helping create an Article 6-like system that allows for progress even if the U.S. leaves the Paris
Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, and Pierre Poilievre. Perhaps Canada, supported by some of the 'friends' in friend-shoring, can come up with a persuasive enough proposition to convince a deal-loving, transactional president-elect that carbon can be addressed through the market mechanism with which he’s familiar. Wikimedia Commons and The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Biden and Trudeau are among the world leaders assembling in Lima, Peru, to take part in APEC's annual high-level summit. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
The PBO reviews the impact of new immigration targets on housing.
Biden and Trudeau are among the world leaders assembling in Lima, Peru, to take part in APEC's annual high-level summit. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
We should not undermine our Charter of Rights and Freedoms by the increasingly excessive use of the notwithstanding clause against the society’s most vulnerable,
If Donald Trump's autocratic dismissal of migrants' human rights is to rescind the Safe Third Country Agreement, and if this results in mass movements of migrants to Canada, the result is likely to be grave internal political and social instability, writes Errol Mendes. Image courtesy of Pixabay
We should not undermine our Charter of Rights and Freedoms by the increasingly excessive use of the notwithstanding clause against the society’s most vulnerable,
We should not undermine our Charter of Rights and Freedoms by the increasingly excessive use of the notwithstanding clause against the society’s most vulnerable,
If Donald Trump's autocratic dismissal of migrants' human rights is to rescind the Safe Third Country Agreement, and if this results in mass movements of migrants to Canada, the result is likely to be grave internal political and social instability, writes Errol Mendes. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Despite the fact that polls indicate 65 per cent of Americans are concerned by planetary warming, climate change was not amongst the top 10 concerns of voters, writes Joseph Ingram. Unsplash photograph by Li-An Lim
The existential threat of the climate emergency got short shrift during the American presidential race.
Despite the fact that polls indicate 65 per cent of Americans are concerned by planetary warming, climate change was not amongst the top 10 concerns of voters, writes Joseph Ingram. Unsplash photograph by Li-An Lim
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Asylum claimants could become a big story in Canada again if Donald Trump tries to deport millions of undocumented people from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Alberta has its say at the UN climate summit.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Asylum claimants could become a big story in Canada again if Donald Trump tries to deport millions of undocumented people from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Karina Gould, left, recently hired Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada's press secretary to do the same in her office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
For one, Alain Mukeba has been hired as the new press secretary to National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau.
Government House Leader Karina Gould, left, recently hired Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada's press secretary to do the same in her office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
In her latest letter to departments, Treasury Board President Anita Anand made clear that 'savings are expected to be drawn from operating budgets and through natural attrition' to 'the greatest extent possible.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Unions were told last week that job cuts may go beyond attrition after a decade-long hiring spree.
In her latest letter to departments, Treasury Board President Anita Anand made clear that 'savings are expected to be drawn from operating budgets and through natural attrition' to 'the greatest extent possible.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The election of North Carolina’s Democratic attorney general Jeff Jackson was a ray of sunshine among the Nov. 5 results, his cousin Andrew Caddell writes. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/WXII 12 News
Trump’s victory may have murky implications for Canada, but there were a few bright spots among other U.S. races.
The election of North Carolina’s Democratic attorney general Jeff Jackson was a ray of sunshine among the Nov. 5 results, his cousin Andrew Caddell writes. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/WXII 12 News
Canadians looking for lessons from the contest between Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris should key in on the importance of acknowledging voters’ economic pain points, writes Tim Powers. White House photographs by D. Myles Cullen and Lawrence Jackson
The Democrats got lost on a moral crusade as Trump successfully peddled shopping-channel solutions.
Canadians looking for lessons from the contest between Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris should key in on the importance of acknowledging voters’ economic pain points, writes Tim Powers. White House photographs by D. Myles Cullen and Lawrence Jackson
We shouldn’t make the same mistake a lot of American voters apparently made of thinking that president-elect Donald Trump doesn’t mean what he says, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Tia Dufour
For Canadians, the potential impact of another Trump administration could be nothing less than a turning point in the country’s modern history.
We shouldn’t make the same mistake a lot of American voters apparently made of thinking that president-elect Donald Trump doesn’t mean what he says, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Tia Dufour
MONDAY, OCT. 7 House Sitting—The House is sitting until Oct. 11. It breaks Oct. 14-18, and resumes sitting on Oct. 21. It sits Oct.
A worker is pictured in a Centre Block basement level hallway on Feb. 7, 2024, during a tour of the Centre Block revitalization project. The massive renovation project will cost an estimated $4.5-billion and $5-billion. The project is expected to be finished between 2030 and 2031 and the building would be scheduled to open a year later. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MONDAY, OCT. 7 House Sitting—The House is sitting until Oct. 11. It breaks Oct. 14-18, and resumes sitting on Oct. 21. It sits Oct.
A worker is pictured in a Centre Block basement level hallway on Feb. 7, 2024, during a tour of the Centre Block revitalization project. The massive renovation project will cost an estimated $4.5-billion and $5-billion. The project is expected to be finished between 2030 and 2031 and the building would be scheduled to open a year later. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The affordability crisis has exposed Canada's mental health-care system as being "behind a paywall," according to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Sarah Kennell.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya'ara Saks said that the 2024 federal budget’s $500-million Youth Mental Health Fund will 'help fill gaps in our mental health support system and ensure young Canadians get the help they need to succeed, right in their communities,' in a April 9 press release. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
The affordability crisis has exposed Canada's mental health-care system as being "behind a paywall," according to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Sarah Kennell.
The affordability crisis has exposed Canada's mental health-care system as being "behind a paywall," according to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Sarah Kennell.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya'ara Saks said that the 2024 federal budget’s $500-million Youth Mental Health Fund will 'help fill gaps in our mental health support system and ensure young Canadians get the help they need to succeed, right in their communities,' in a April 9 press release. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to deliver timely access to perinatal mental health services in his mandate letter to the minister of mental health and addictions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Let’s commit to women’s mental health, and invest in the future of Canadians.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to deliver timely access to perinatal mental health services in his mandate letter to the minister of mental health and addictions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If we're truly committed to advancing reconciliation, supporting Indigenous workers, and building a robust economy, reinstating Canadian Certified Counsellors in the NIHB program in
If we're truly committed to advancing reconciliation, supporting Indigenous workers, and building a robust economy, reinstating Canadian Certified Counsellors in the NIHB program in
If we're truly committed to advancing reconciliation, supporting Indigenous workers, and building a robust economy, reinstating Canadian Certified Counsellors in the NIHB program in
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya’ara Saks, pictured on the Hill on Sept. 27, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
No matter how many Hezbollah fighters the IDF kills in the advance into Lebanon, only two outcomes are possible: permanent military occupation, or eventual
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is brimming with confidence, and vows that Iran “will pay a heavy price" for its salvo of missile attacks, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
No matter how many Hezbollah fighters the IDF kills in the advance into Lebanon, only two outcomes are possible: permanent military occupation, or eventual
No matter how many Hezbollah fighters the IDF kills in the advance into Lebanon, only two outcomes are possible: permanent military occupation, or eventual
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is brimming with confidence, and vows that Iran “will pay a heavy price" for its salvo of missile attacks, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
For the 18th year in a row, the families and friends of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people gathered on
Advocate Bridget Tolley speaks on the front lawn of Parliament Hill on Oct. 4 at the 18th Annual Ottawa Sisters in Spirit Vigil for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two spirited peoples. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
For the 18th year in a row, the families and friends of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people gathered on
For the 18th year in a row, the families and friends of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people gathered on
Advocate Bridget Tolley speaks on the front lawn of Parliament Hill on Oct. 4 at the 18th Annual Ottawa Sisters in Spirit Vigil for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two spirited peoples. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Liberals' polling numbers are tanking under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but they will still win the next election, say some of the party's MPs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Meanwhile, Liberal pundit Scott Reid said on Sept. 29 on social media: 'If you're like me and you were wondering, 'When's a good time
The Liberals' polling numbers are tanking under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but they will still win the next election, say some of the party's MPs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer's privilege motion on the government's failure to comply with an order to release documents related to the Sustainable Development Technology Canada fund has brought Parliament to a standstill. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Karina Gould said there will be no chance to discuss key legislation in the House until the privilege debate ends.
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer's privilege motion on the government's failure to comply with an order to release documents related to the Sustainable Development Technology Canada fund has brought Parliament to a standstill. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Politicos packed the Sir John A Macdonald Building on Oct. 2 to celebrate Hispanic heritage, and northern resource development in a separate reception.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau poses for a photo with Thais Castillo, first secretary at the Embassy of Panama, at the Hispanic and Latino Heritage Hill Day reception on Oct. 2 at the Sir John A Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Politicos packed the Sir John A Macdonald Building on Oct. 2 to celebrate Hispanic heritage, and northern resource development in a separate reception.
Politicos packed the Sir John A Macdonald Building on Oct. 2 to celebrate Hispanic heritage, and northern resource development in a separate reception.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau poses for a photo with Thais Castillo, first secretary at the Embassy of Panama, at the Hispanic and Latino Heritage Hill Day reception on Oct. 2 at the Sir John A Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer's privilege motion on the government's non-compliance with an order to hand in SDTC audit documents has derailed debate on government bills. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, procurement watchdog probes ‘bait and switch’ contracts.
Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer's privilege motion on the government's non-compliance with an order to hand in SDTC audit documents has derailed debate on government bills. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Karina Gould aired her frustrations with the Conservatives in a Thursday press conference on the Hill criticizing their recent use of
Government House Leader Karina Gould speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Oct. 3, 2024.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Karina Gould aired her frustrations with the Conservatives in a Thursday press conference on the Hill criticizing their recent use of
Government House Leader Karina Gould aired her frustrations with the Conservatives in a Thursday press conference on the Hill criticizing their recent use of
Government House Leader Karina Gould speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Oct. 3, 2024.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Latest government data shows RCMP, Correctional Services Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, as well as Canada Revenue Agency paid the most overtime in 2023.
Latest government data shows RCMP, Correctional Services Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, as well as Canada Revenue Agency paid the most overtime in 2023.
Latest government data shows RCMP, Correctional Services Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, as well as Canada Revenue Agency paid the most overtime in 2023.
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc's portfolio includes the RCMP and Canada Border Services Agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Coming out of the pandemic, data show young Canadians are experiencing higher rates of depression and anxiety than adults, but are less likely to access supports, writes NDP MP Gord Johns. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Evidence suggests the pandemic spurred a trend of declining child and youth mental health that began two decades ago, and is ongoing.
Coming out of the pandemic, data show young Canadians are experiencing higher rates of depression and anxiety than adults, but are less likely to access supports, writes NDP MP Gord Johns. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Each party’s election platform needs a detailed plan to reach our global climate targets. Each party may take a different approach—choosing their own mix
A woman, pictured Feb. 21, 2024, skating on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. The historic canal was only open for a few days this year, and the year before that, it never opened. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Each party’s election platform needs a detailed plan to reach our global climate targets. Each party may take a different approach—choosing their own mix
Each party’s election platform needs a detailed plan to reach our global climate targets. Each party may take a different approach—choosing their own mix
A woman, pictured Feb. 21, 2024, skating on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. The historic canal was only open for a few days this year, and the year before that, it never opened. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Alex Benay, associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada, gives an update on the government’s efforts to replace the Phoenix pay system at a July press conference. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Ottawa says it is working to fix the costly and problem-plagued Phoenix pay system, but the unions say they have 'heard this before.'
Alex Benay, associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada, gives an update on the government’s efforts to replace the Phoenix pay system at a July press conference. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Anita Anand is the new transport minister. Federal investments in a high-speed train connecting Ontario and Quebec could pay dividends for generations to come, writes Éric Blais.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A high-speed train would be more than just a faster way to travel; it could serve as a literal and symbolic link between Quebec
Anita Anand is the new transport minister. Federal investments in a high-speed train connecting Ontario and Quebec could pay dividends for generations to come, writes Éric Blais.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Rapid access to effective care for those who need it is the key to helping young people who are suffering now grow into more healthy and productive adults in the future, write Senator Stan Kutcher and Alexa Bagnell. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Instead of one-size-fits-all, we need many types of access points integrated with mental health services offering different levels of care.
Rapid access to effective care for those who need it is the key to helping young people who are suffering now grow into more healthy and productive adults in the future, write Senator Stan Kutcher and Alexa Bagnell. Image courtesy of Pixabay
