Prime Minister Mark Carney grins before he takes to the stage to give his victory speech at the Liberals' election night event at Ottawa's TD Place Arena on April 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney grins before he takes to the stage to give his victory speech at the Liberals' election night event at Ottawa's TD Place Arena on April 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, shown here with his wife, Anaida, delivered a concession speech at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa early in April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Early results had the Conservatives achieving 41.7 per cent of the total vote, exceeding the 33.7 per cent of the popular vote reached by
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, shown here with his wife, Anaida, delivered a concession speech at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa early in April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
HMCS Windsor takes part in Exercise Cutlass Fury on Sept. 18, 2016. It is the only one of Canada's four Victoria-class submarines that has been to sea since 2021, notes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of DND/Cpl. Chris Ringius
Can the Royal Canadian Navy really lose a capability that it doesn't actually possess?
HMCS Windsor takes part in Exercise Cutlass Fury on Sept. 18, 2016. It is the only one of Canada's four Victoria-class submarines that has been to sea since 2021, notes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of DND/Cpl. Chris Ringius
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
Pierre Poilievre took an average of four questions a day, Mark Carney took nine, Jagmeet Singh took 12, and Yves-François Blanchet took 13.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
Elections Canada said last week that approximately 7.3 million people cast their ballots during the four days of advance polling, a 25 per cent increase from 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Scrutiny, vigilance, and accountability are also important for all other days of the electoral cycle.
Elections Canada said last week that approximately 7.3 million people cast their ballots during the four days of advance polling, a 25 per cent increase from 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, did such a good job last year of attacking the Liberal Party—now led by Mark Carney, centre—and the NDP led by Jagmeet Singh, right, that he’s laid the foundations for his own election difficulty, said pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Stephen Carter called the Liberal lead in the polls 'a comeback for the ages,' and Jaime Watt said if the Liberals don’t win, 'the
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, did such a good job last year of attacking the Liberal Party—now led by Mark Carney, centre—and the NDP led by Jagmeet Singh, right, that he’s laid the foundations for his own election difficulty, said pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Michel Cormier, executive director of the Leaders Debate Commission Secretariat announced that the leaders' post-debate scrums were cancelled on April 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The commission told The Hill Times that it 'is doing an assessment of its federal election experience for its final report and will not be commenting
Michel Cormier, executive director of the Leaders Debate Commission Secretariat announced that the leaders' post-debate scrums were cancelled on April 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. They used to say that six months is a lifetime in politics. Two months is a lifetime in Canadian politics these days, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Had Donald Trump not weighed in with his threat to annex Canada, and had Justin Trudeau decided to remain and fight this election, the
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. They used to say that six months is a lifetime in politics. Two months is a lifetime in Canadian politics these days, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
The late Pope Francis. 'He humanized the papacy, jettisoned much of the silly and encrusted protocols and habits that made the Vatican a kingdom of princelings, and attached priority to the pastoral over the cerebral, people over concepts, in the exercise of his ministry as the Successor of Peter,' says author Michael W. Higgins. Photograph courtesy of Flicker/Catholic Church in England and Wales
Michael W. Higgins uses his understanding of the Jesuit order to provide insights on the traditions that guided Francis through his reform agenda.
The late Pope Francis. 'He humanized the papacy, jettisoned much of the silly and encrusted protocols and habits that made the Vatican a kingdom of princelings, and attached priority to the pastoral over the cerebral, people over concepts, in the exercise of his ministry as the Successor of Peter,' says author Michael W. Higgins. Photograph courtesy of Flicker/Catholic Church in England and Wales
MONDAY, APRIL 28 Federal Election Day—Canadians from coast to coast to coast will head to the polls to vote in the election called by
Former Liberal MP John McKay, pictured, will take part in a panel discussion, 'Rethinking the One China Policy,' hosted by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office on Wednesday, April 30, at 8:30 a.m. in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MONDAY, APRIL 28 Federal Election Day—Canadians from coast to coast to coast will head to the polls to vote in the election called by
Former Liberal MP John McKay, pictured, will take part in a panel discussion, 'Rethinking the One China Policy,' hosted by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office on Wednesday, April 30, at 8:30 a.m. in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pictured top left and clockwise: Former prime ministers Liberal Pierre Trudeau, Progressive Conservative Joe Clark, Progressive Conservative Brian Mulroney, Liberal Paul Martin, Conservative Stephen Harper, and Liberal Jean Chrétien. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright, Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
When Brian Mulroney won a massive majority in 1984, he thought of his Baie Comeau-paper-mill-working father, his hero; when Jean Chrétien won in 1993,
Pictured top left and clockwise: Former prime ministers Liberal Pierre Trudeau, Progressive Conservative Joe Clark, Progressive Conservative Brian Mulroney, Liberal Paul Martin, Conservative Stephen Harper, and Liberal Jean Chrétien. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright, Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
With 24 candidates across nine parties and Conservatives leading the way with nine, the surge of bureaucrat participation in this election shows how public
There are 24 bureaucrats on the ballot—for nine different parties, with the most running under Leader Pierre Poilievre's Conservative. The numbers are small in a workforce of 367,000, but public servants running federally are always sensitive. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With 24 candidates across nine parties and Conservatives leading the way with nine, the surge of bureaucrat participation in this election shows how public
With 24 candidates across nine parties and Conservatives leading the way with nine, the surge of bureaucrat participation in this election shows how public
There are 24 bureaucrats on the ballot—for nine different parties, with the most running under Leader Pierre Poilievre's Conservative. The numbers are small in a workforce of 367,000, but public servants running federally are always sensitive. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With tensions rising with our traditional trading partners, Canada must diversify and target Africa, but we’re falling behind in the continent on that front.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. As Canada contends with American trade disruptions, political leaders should look to Africa to diversify, write Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli and Dorothy Nyambe. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons. Illustration by The Hill Times’ Neena Singhal
With tensions rising with our traditional trading partners, Canada must diversify and target Africa, but we’re falling behind in the continent on that front.
With tensions rising with our traditional trading partners, Canada must diversify and target Africa, but we’re falling behind in the continent on that front.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. As Canada contends with American trade disruptions, political leaders should look to Africa to diversify, write Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli and Dorothy Nyambe. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons. Illustration by The Hill Times’ Neena Singhal
Pierre Poilievre is anchoring his ethics reform plan in what he calls 'Accountability Act 2.0,' a nod to the original Federal Accountability Act introduced
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposed changes to ethics rules which defines as 'Accountability Act 2.0' are politically motivated, observers say. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pierre Poilievre is anchoring his ethics reform plan in what he calls 'Accountability Act 2.0,' a nod to the original Federal Accountability Act introduced
Pierre Poilievre is anchoring his ethics reform plan in what he calls 'Accountability Act 2.0,' a nod to the original Federal Accountability Act introduced
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposed changes to ethics rules which defines as 'Accountability Act 2.0' are politically motivated, observers say. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
At this late stage in the game, Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre need to 'lean into' their respective strengths, says former Conservative staffer Yaroslav Baran. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Neena Singhal
'I’m not sure there has ever been an election in Canadian history where the ballot question lined up so perfectly in one candidate’s favour,'
At this late stage in the game, Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre need to 'lean into' their respective strengths, says former Conservative staffer Yaroslav Baran. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Neena Singhal
U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured on Jan. 20, 2025, with Will Scharf, left, and Vice President JD Vance, signing a series of executive orders. With the U.S. Congress flirting every few months with defaulting on the country’s multi-trillion-dollar debt, speculation increases about an alternative reserve currency, writes Nelson Wiseman. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr
If Canada were ever to turn to the Eurozone, its buck would stop in Frankfurt, home of the European Central Bank. Mark Carney’s former
U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured on Jan. 20, 2025, with Will Scharf, left, and Vice President JD Vance, signing a series of executive orders. With the U.S. Congress flirting every few months with defaulting on the country’s multi-trillion-dollar debt, speculation increases about an alternative reserve currency, writes Nelson Wiseman. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr
Before he became Manitoba premier, Wab Kinew said: 'I’ve travelled enough to realize there are brilliant people in every community who know solutions. They don’t need saviours, they need allies.' We should celebrate caring in Canada, writes Al Etmanski. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The basic unit of Canadian democracy is a caring relationship. It’s the ethic of care that unites us. Our elbows are up. Our eyes are
Before he became Manitoba premier, Wab Kinew said: 'I’ve travelled enough to realize there are brilliant people in every community who know solutions. They don’t need saviours, they need allies.' We should celebrate caring in Canada, writes Al Etmanski. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Both Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are pitching housing platforms aimed at speeding up development.
The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Policy incentives, increasing supply, and cutting GST all fail to address the core issue of housing affordability—municipal governments
Both Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are pitching housing platforms aimed at speeding up development.
The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Financial markets dislike uncertainty, especially during trade wars. Consequently, U.S. tariffs are likely to increase prices and could lead to a decline in global
U.S. President Donald Trump's dogmatic trade strategy is poorly communicated, bad for business, and fraught with consequences for Canada and the world, writes former Senator Diane Bellemare. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Financial markets dislike uncertainty, especially during trade wars. Consequently, U.S. tariffs are likely to increase prices and could lead to a decline in global
Financial markets dislike uncertainty, especially during trade wars. Consequently, U.S. tariffs are likely to increase prices and could lead to a decline in global
U.S. President Donald Trump's dogmatic trade strategy is poorly communicated, bad for business, and fraught with consequences for Canada and the world, writes former Senator Diane Bellemare. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Ranbir Parmar, who hoped to represent the Tories in Calgary McKnight, has joined the Liberals after not being allowed to contest the nomination. Minesh
Ranbir Parmar, left, who submitted his nomination papers to run as a Conservative candidate in Calgary McKnight but was barred from the race, has now joined the Liberals. Minesh Patel, who was also disallowed from contesting the nomination in Calgary Skyview, is running as an Independent in the April 28 election. Photographs courtesy of Ranbir Parmar and Minesh Patel
Ranbir Parmar, who hoped to represent the Tories in Calgary McKnight, has joined the Liberals after not being allowed to contest the nomination. Minesh
Ranbir Parmar, who hoped to represent the Tories in Calgary McKnight, has joined the Liberals after not being allowed to contest the nomination. Minesh
Ranbir Parmar, left, who submitted his nomination papers to run as a Conservative candidate in Calgary McKnight but was barred from the race, has now joined the Liberals. Minesh Patel, who was also disallowed from contesting the nomination in Calgary Skyview, is running as an Independent in the April 28 election. Photographs courtesy of Ranbir Parmar and Minesh Patel
The next federal government must treat the social sector not as an afterthought, but as a core part of Canada’s innovation economy, writes Andrea Nemtin. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
This approach is hard. It’s slow. It challenges egos and requires patience. But it’s also the only way we’ll achieve systems-level change
The next federal government must treat the social sector not as an afterthought, but as a core part of Canada’s innovation economy, writes Andrea Nemtin. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
The Hill Times asked three partisan digital communications experts to look at the 'best' campaign ads so far from the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP.
As parties look to appeal to voters and crush their opponents, they're drawing on links to former prime minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Donald Trump, and raising red flags about Mark Carney’s resumé.
Screenshots courtesy of YouTube
The Hill Times asked three partisan digital communications experts to look at the 'best' campaign ads so far from the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP.
The Hill Times asked three partisan digital communications experts to look at the 'best' campaign ads so far from the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP.
As parties look to appeal to voters and crush their opponents, they're drawing on links to former prime minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Donald Trump, and raising red flags about Mark Carney’s resumé.
Screenshots courtesy of YouTube
Prime Minister Mark Carney greets supporters at a rally outside of the Lusitania Portuguese Club of Ottawa on April 20. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Whatever happens on April 28, Mark Carney will be remembered as the man who stepped up to offer his services to fellow Canadians in
Prime Minister Mark Carney greets supporters at a rally outside of the Lusitania Portuguese Club of Ottawa on April 20. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
With little sign of the Conservatives or the Bloc, the NDP and Green candidates in Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que., are hoping to convince voters Parliament can
Liberal incumbent Steven Guilbeault sat down with The Hill Times in his Montreal riding of Laurier–Sainte-Marie to discuss 'the Trump effect' on his constituents, their disappointment with his record, and re-evaluation of his party's progress on April 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With little sign of the Conservatives or the Bloc, the NDP and Green candidates in Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que., are hoping to convince voters Parliament can
With little sign of the Conservatives or the Bloc, the NDP and Green candidates in Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que., are hoping to convince voters Parliament can
Liberal incumbent Steven Guilbeault sat down with The Hill Times in his Montreal riding of Laurier–Sainte-Marie to discuss 'the Trump effect' on his constituents, their disappointment with his record, and re-evaluation of his party's progress on April 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, left, House Speaker Anthony Rota, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Governor General Mary Simon attend the unveiling ceremony for the location of the Residential School National Monument on Parliament Hill on June 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
On the eve of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, The Globe and Mail published a report detailing some of the behind-the-scenes drama that predated the 2022
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, left, House Speaker Anthony Rota, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Governor General Mary Simon attend the unveiling ceremony for the location of the Residential School National Monument on Parliament Hill on June 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP MP Lori Idlout held a press conference in the West Block on Feb. 16 to call on the federal government to address the housing crisis facing northern and Indigenous communities.
The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
'Housing is the biggest thing,' says NDP MP Lori Idlout, noting too many women are put at risk because there's not enough of it.
NDP MP Lori Idlout held a press conference in the West Block on Feb. 16 to call on the federal government to address the housing crisis facing northern and Indigenous communities.
The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh have some summer homework to secure their political futures, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Everyone will be trying to win the summer as we get closer to an election, and the stakes for each party are getting higher.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh have some summer homework to secure their political futures, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Following the Republican takeover of the United States House of Representatives, Congress' Lower House voted to form a committee devoted to the study of America's 'existential struggle' with China. The Hill Times file photograph
A trip to Washington, D.C., by the Special Committee on the Canada-China Relationship is expected to take place around July 10-12.
Following the Republican takeover of the United States House of Representatives, Congress' Lower House voted to form a committee devoted to the study of America's 'existential struggle' with China. The Hill Times file photograph
Plus, Canadian Association of Professional Employees bargaining units vote to ratify new collective agreements, and a motion has been tabled to establish a national
Plus, Canadian Association of Professional Employees bargaining units vote to ratify new collective agreements, and a motion has been tabled to establish a national
Plus, Canadian Association of Professional Employees bargaining units vote to ratify new collective agreements, and a motion has been tabled to establish a national
Former host of CBC's The House Chris Hall, who left the network last year, has joined Navigator as a principal. Photograph courtesy of Navigator
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced in January that Canada had a 'mandate' to facilitate Cameroonian peace talks, but little has come of the effort since the Cameroonian government rejected that any such agreement was in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
'The silence has been problematic given how long it’s been,' says researcher Chris Roberts of Canada's work on the peace process in Cameroon, but
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced in January that Canada had a 'mandate' to facilitate Cameroonian peace talks, but little has come of the effort since the Cameroonian government rejected that any such agreement was in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
When the omnibus budget bill passes, Canada will join 43 other countries that have already banned cosmetic animal testing and trade, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
The good part of C-47 is a small section that will prevent animal testing for cosmetic products and ingredients in Canada.
When the omnibus budget bill passes, Canada will join 43 other countries that have already banned cosmetic animal testing and trade, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett appeared before the Senate Social Affairs Committee on Sept. 29, 2022, during its study of the Federal Framework on Suicide Prevention. The committee's June 8 report says the framework has failed to prioritize evidence-based interventions and the most at-risk Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Senator Ratna Omidvar says an updated framework will need to focus on the overrepresentation of boys and men in Canada’s suicide rate.
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett appeared before the Senate Social Affairs Committee on Sept. 29, 2022, during its study of the Federal Framework on Suicide Prevention. The committee's June 8 report says the framework has failed to prioritize evidence-based interventions and the most at-risk Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Federal parties' resistance to creating uniform privacy policies leaves voter information vulnerable to election interference by foreign actors who could feed it into generative-AI
Artificially generated images of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau created by inputting their names into a free online AI tool. Though it has its upsides, AI can also be used to manipulate public opinion by disseminating misleading and false information at an alarming rate, says Ksenia Yadav. Images created with AI art generator neural.love
Federal parties' resistance to creating uniform privacy policies leaves voter information vulnerable to election interference by foreign actors who could feed it into generative-AI
Federal parties' resistance to creating uniform privacy policies leaves voter information vulnerable to election interference by foreign actors who could feed it into generative-AI
Artificially generated images of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau created by inputting their names into a free online AI tool. Though it has its upsides, AI can also be used to manipulate public opinion by disseminating misleading and false information at an alarming rate, says Ksenia Yadav. Images created with AI art generator neural.love
Those who perpetrate these acts of sexual violence, and leaders who allow them to take place, need to be held accountable, says NDP MP Leah Gazan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. I honour all of the survivors and victims targeted by sexual
Those who perpetrate these acts of sexual violence, and leaders who allow them to take place, need to be held accountable, says NDP MP Leah Gazan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Today I would like to share some exciting news that will undoubtedly strengthen international trade and foster closer ties between Canada and Taiwan. Last
Today I would like to share some exciting news that will undoubtedly strengthen international trade and foster closer ties between Canada and Taiwan. Last
Today I would like to share some exciting news that will undoubtedly strengthen international trade and foster closer ties between Canada and Taiwan. Last
Liberal MP Judy Sgro arrives for the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on Oct. 26, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Damage in Lytton, B.C., as of March 1, 2022, eight months after extreme heat and a wildfire destroyed the small village. Photograph courtesy of Brad Vis’ Facebook
June 30 marks the second anniversary of the deadly fire in my riding that decimated Lytton, B.C.; two years of residents without a home,
Damage in Lytton, B.C., as of March 1, 2022, eight months after extreme heat and a wildfire destroyed the small village. Photograph courtesy of Brad Vis’ Facebook
Janice Charette will officially end her second run as clerk of the Privy Council Office on June 23, concluding an almost 40-year career in the federal public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Janice Charette’s successor as clerk of the Privy Council, John Hannaford, has been shadowing her in recent weeks in an effort to ensure they
Janice Charette will officially end her second run as clerk of the Privy Council Office on June 23, concluding an almost 40-year career in the federal public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks to reporters in the West Block on June 15. If a majority of the currently proposed LNG projects in Canada were to proceed, it would add approximately 45 million tonnes of LNG per year to global supply, write Chief Councillor Crystal Smith and Chief Mi’sel Joe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Indigenous communities like ours are getting involved in natural gas projects not despite the effects on emissions, but because of them.
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks to reporters in the West Block on June 15. If a majority of the currently proposed LNG projects in Canada were to proceed, it would add approximately 45 million tonnes of LNG per year to global supply, write Chief Councillor Crystal Smith and Chief Mi’sel Joe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Reconciliation is multidimensional; it is complex and difficult. We need to remind ourselves that more than 150 years of assimilationist policies and wrongdoing will not go away in a day, writes Sen. Michèle Audette. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As long as we are moving forward, we can build a better, safer, more inclusive society, respectful of our diversity and our richness.
Reconciliation is multidimensional; it is complex and difficult. We need to remind ourselves that more than 150 years of assimilationist policies and wrongdoing will not go away in a day, writes Sen. Michèle Audette. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Wije’winen Centre in Halifax, N.S., is a beacon of reconciliation-embedded social infrastructure and kinship-based, decolonized land relationships, writes Tanya Chung-Tiam-Fook. Image courtesy of the Wije’winen Centre/Fathom
It’s possible, but Truth and Reconciliation should be transformative and not aim to restore a harmonious past that has never existed.
The Wije’winen Centre in Halifax, N.S., is a beacon of reconciliation-embedded social infrastructure and kinship-based, decolonized land relationships, writes Tanya Chung-Tiam-Fook. Image courtesy of the Wije’winen Centre/Fathom
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signs a reconciliation stone on arrival at a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Mādahòkì Farm in Ottawa on June 21, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
There is still work to be done, but I believe we have taken more steps forward to achieve reconciliation than any government in history.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signs a reconciliation stone on arrival at a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Mādahòkì Farm in Ottawa on June 21, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Inuit organizations and the Government of Nunavut should not have to wait on tenterhooks to see if the next federal budget has monies earmarked for education initiatives, infrastructure development and housing, writes Sen. Dennis Patterson. Photograph courtesy of David Stanley/Flickr
In order for Nunavut to thrive, we need to break our reliance on the federal government by generating wealth.
Inuit organizations and the Government of Nunavut should not have to wait on tenterhooks to see if the next federal budget has monies earmarked for education initiatives, infrastructure development and housing, writes Sen. Dennis Patterson. Photograph courtesy of David Stanley/Flickr
There is no shortage of ideas about what to do, including the 231 Calls to Justice included in the final report of the Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, which was presented in 2019, writes Deborah McGregor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It is important to imagine reconciliation as a verb, a process toward something as well as a pathway out of something—the colonial state and
There is no shortage of ideas about what to do, including the 231 Calls to Justice included in the final report of the Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, which was presented in 2019, writes Deborah McGregor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP MP Lori Idlout, left, writes that her New Democrat colleagues, including Leah Gazan, Blake Desjarlais, and Alistair MacGregor have been at the forefront of fighting to improve the conditions for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Aidan Chamandy
Advocacy from Indigenous Peoples has been relentless, yet this government continues to make Indigenous issues an afterthought.
NDP MP Lori Idlout, left, writes that her New Democrat colleagues, including Leah Gazan, Blake Desjarlais, and Alistair MacGregor have been at the forefront of fighting to improve the conditions for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Aidan Chamandy
