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With the election behind them, Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre face a series of new challenges. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
With the election behind them, Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre face a series of new challenges. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
The House of Commons Chamber is pictured on Sept. 12, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 30, 2025
The House of Commons Chamber is pictured on Sept. 12, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet’s recent comments calling Canada an ‘artificial country’ were unwelcome at a time of the country’s existential crisis, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 30, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet’s recent comments calling Canada an ‘artificial country’ were unwelcome at a time of the country’s existential crisis, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump's views on Canada crushed any attempt by Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to steer the election away from anything not focused on Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and Pixabay, and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump's views on Canada crushed any attempt by Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to steer the election away from anything not focused on Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and Pixabay, and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16, 2018. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Opinion | April 30, 2025
Opinion | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16, 2018. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier are projected to spend nearly $8-million collectively on Meta ads alone this election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier are projected to spend nearly $8-million collectively on Meta ads alone this election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
The need to build trust in AI and ensure the technology is used for good are key factors in increasing business adoption. Clear rules for data privacy and security would help, writes Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
The need to build trust in AI and ensure the technology is used for good are key factors in increasing business adoption. Clear rules for data privacy and security would help, writes Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
The natural health products industry is an integral part of Canadians' proactive health care, made up of companies from coast to coast to coast, writes CHFA's Aaron Skelton. Image courtesy of Freepik
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
The natural health products industry is an integral part of Canadians' proactive health care, made up of companies from coast to coast to coast, writes CHFA's Aaron Skelton. Image courtesy of Freepik
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Conservative and Liberal supporters in Montreal ahead of the April 17 English-language leaders' debate. It is a major disservice to voters if party platforms are released mere days before ballots are cast, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | April 30, 2025
Conservative and Liberal supporters in Montreal ahead of the April 17 English-language leaders' debate. It is a major disservice to voters if party platforms are released mere days before ballots are cast, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, takes to the stage after winning the federal election early in the morning on April 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, takes to the stage after winning the federal election early in the morning on April 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took a combined 85 per cent of the popular vote on April 28. That points to a two-party setup, which stifles innovation, intensifies polarization, and reduces politics to a zero-sum game, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took a combined 85 per cent of the popular vote on April 28. That points to a two-party setup, which stifles innovation, intensifies polarization, and reduces politics to a zero-sum game, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, left, resigned as party leader on election night, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre's party plunged into infighting after an election defeat by the Mark Carney Liberals. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's two-dozen seats could play a pivotal role in the new House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, left, resigned as party leader on election night, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre's party plunged into infighting after an election defeat by the Mark Carney Liberals. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's two-dozen seats could play a pivotal role in the new House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured after winning the election in the early hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, warned in his winning speech that the upcoming months may be challenging and will require sacrifices, but emphasized the importance of Canadian unity in the face of threats from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured after winning the election in the early hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, warned in his winning speech that the upcoming months may be challenging and will require sacrifices, but emphasized the importance of Canadian unity in the face of threats from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The federal government should fund at least 4,500 Practice Ready Assessment program slots across Canada over a four-year period, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez
The federal government should fund at least 4,500 Practice Ready Assessment program slots across Canada over a four-year period, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If the Liberals were to win, it would signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are the top concern for most Canadians, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If the Liberals were to win, it would signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are the top concern for most Canadians, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Mark Carney
If the polls are right, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney emerges victorious on April 28, it would be a remarkable outcome after the Trudeau era, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Mark Carney
If the polls are right, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney emerges victorious on April 28, it would be a remarkable outcome after the Trudeau era, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. More than 60,000 people came to St. Peter's Basilica last week to view the late pontiff's body and to pay their final respects before the funeral mass on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Pope Francis, who died of a stroke, was the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Wikimedia
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Opinion | April 28, 2025
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. More than 60,000 people came to St. Peter's Basilica last week to view the late pontiff's body and to pay their final respects before the funeral mass on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Pope Francis, who died of a stroke, was the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Wikimedia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, Conservative Andrew Scheer, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The ad with Scheer, 'Don't text your ex,' was previously available on YouTube, but was removed by April 25 due to a copyright claim by Sony Music Entertainment. Screen capture images courtesy of the Liberal Party, Conservative party, and NDP
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, Conservative Andrew Scheer, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The ad with Scheer, 'Don't text your ex,' was previously available on YouTube, but was removed by April 25 due to a copyright claim by Sony Music Entertainment. Screen capture images courtesy of the Liberal Party, Conservative party, and NDP
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are seeking votes from an electorate interested in a change in direction and standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump, according to polls published last week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are seeking votes from an electorate interested in a change in direction and standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump, according to polls published last week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
The 10-year relationship between the public service and the government of Justin Trudeau has come to an end and both Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, can legitimately claim to be 'change' candidates, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | April 28, 2025
The 10-year relationship between the public service and the government of Justin Trudeau has come to an end and both Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, can legitimately claim to be 'change' candidates, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston released a nearly three minute-long video on April 23 extolling his province and how "we will never be the 51st of anything." Screenshots courtesy of X
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | April 28, 2025
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston released a nearly three minute-long video on April 23 extolling his province and how "we will never be the 51st of anything." Screenshots courtesy of X
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
Author Pamela Cross' book, And Sometimes They Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence is one of five books on this year's Donner Prize shortlist, and considered one of the best public policy books of the year. Book cover and photograph courtesy of
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY PAMELA CROSS | April 28, 2025
Author Pamela Cross' book, And Sometimes They Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence is one of five books on this year's Donner Prize shortlist, and considered one of the best public policy books of the year. Book cover and photograph courtesy of
Gender-based violence is fundamentally intertwined with public safety, write Erin Lee, Julie Lalonde, and Heather McGregor. Unsplash photograph by Jason Leung
Gender-based violence is fundamentally intertwined with public safety, write Erin Lee, Julie Lalonde, and Heather McGregor. Unsplash photograph by Jason Leung
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all unveiled their platforms after the final leadership debate and after advance ballots had been cast. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all unveiled their platforms after the final leadership debate and after advance ballots had been cast. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | April 25, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. Canada needs robust national third parties. It helps distinguish our politics from the divisive, adversarial two-party system employed in the United States, writes Matt Chilliak. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | April 25, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT CHILLIAK | April 25, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. Canada needs robust national third parties. It helps distinguish our politics from the divisive, adversarial two-party system employed in the United States, writes Matt Chilliak. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 15, 2023
American protectionist policies have been on the Canada-U.S. agenda since Biden took office as president in 2021. International Trade Minister Mary Ng, right, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai speak to reporters in Ottawa in May 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 15, 2023
News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 15, 2023
American protectionist policies have been on the Canada-U.S. agenda since Biden took office as president in 2021. International Trade Minister Mary Ng, right, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai speak to reporters in Ottawa in May 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 15, 2023
Latvian Ambassador Kaspars Ozoliņš previously served as envoy to the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Denmark. He most recently led the Latvian foreign ministry's security policy and international organizations directorate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 15, 2023
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 15, 2023
Latvian Ambassador Kaspars Ozoliņš previously served as envoy to the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Denmark. He most recently led the Latvian foreign ministry's security policy and international organizations directorate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 15, 2023
Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the provincial integrity czar OK’d a party at his house in which guests, including people who do business with the government, purchased tickets and donated money to Ford’s daughter to pay for her wedding, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 15, 2023
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 15, 2023
Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the provincial integrity czar OK’d a party at his house in which guests, including people who do business with the government, purchased tickets and donated money to Ford’s daughter to pay for her wedding, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2023
Bloc Québécois MP Kristina Michaud, left, Liberal Minister Diane Lebouthillier, Conservative MP Jacques Gourde, and Bloc Québécois MP Louis Plamondon are among those set to raise objections at committee over the final proposed new riding map for Quebec. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2023
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2023
Bloc Québécois MP Kristina Michaud, left, Liberal Minister Diane Lebouthillier, Conservative MP Jacques Gourde, and Bloc Québécois MP Louis Plamondon are among those set to raise objections at committee over the final proposed new riding map for Quebec. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Opinion | February 15, 2023
Opinion | February 15, 2023
Opinion | February 15, 2023
Opinion | February 15, 2023
Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi attends a Black History Month event at the National Arts Centre on Feb. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | February 15, 2023
Opinion | February 15, 2023
Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi attends a Black History Month event at the National Arts Centre on Feb. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MICHAEL MESSENGER | February 15, 2023
Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has been tasked by the prime minister with confronting human rights abuses in supply chains. A bill from Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne could help. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL MESSENGER | February 15, 2023
Opinion | BY MICHAEL MESSENGER | February 15, 2023
Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has been tasked by the prime minister with confronting human rights abuses in supply chains. A bill from Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne could help. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO, OKSANA KISHCHUK | February 15, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s pivot on ‘innovative’ options can likely be chalked up to the fact it is easier to score political points on an opponent during an election than pick a fight with provincial counterparts during a critical negotiation period, write Josie Sabatino and Oksana Kishchuk. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO, OKSANA KISHCHUK | February 15, 2023
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO, OKSANA KISHCHUK | February 15, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s pivot on ‘innovative’ options can likely be chalked up to the fact it is easier to score political points on an opponent during an election than pick a fight with provincial counterparts during a critical negotiation period, write Josie Sabatino and Oksana Kishchuk. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Fresh off of the Canadian Governor General’s visit to his home country, Finland's Ambassador to Canada Roy Eriksson, left, will speak about ‘Finland’s Choice to Apply for NATO Membership’ at Carleton University on Feb. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Fresh off of the Canadian Governor General’s visit to his home country, Finland's Ambassador to Canada Roy Eriksson, left, will speak about ‘Finland’s Choice to Apply for NATO Membership’ at Carleton University on Feb. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 14, 2023
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen is getting a lot of calls from Toronto politicos encouraging him to seek the position of Toronto mayor, say Liberal sources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 14, 2023
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 14, 2023
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen is getting a lot of calls from Toronto politicos encouraging him to seek the position of Toronto mayor, say Liberal sources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 14, 2023
Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault, centre, with co-leader Elizabeth May, right, and MP Mike Morrice, says calls for non-violence require Russia to end its own hostilities, noting that the party has been 'extremely critical' of the invasion, which he called a 'demonstration of raw imperialist power.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 14, 2023
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 14, 2023
Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault, centre, with co-leader Elizabeth May, right, and MP Mike Morrice, says calls for non-violence require Russia to end its own hostilities, noting that the party has been 'extremely critical' of the invasion, which he called a 'demonstration of raw imperialist power.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | February 14, 2023
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray spoke to reporters yesterday about the recent downing of unidentified flying objects in Canadian airspace. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | February 14, 2023
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | February 14, 2023
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray spoke to reporters yesterday about the recent downing of unidentified flying objects in Canadian airspace. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | February 13, 2023
On Jan. 31, Canadian Heritage released a 'What We Heard' document reporting on a series of roundtables about online harms launched by Minister Pablo Rodriguez last year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | February 13, 2023
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | February 13, 2023
On Jan. 31, Canadian Heritage released a 'What We Heard' document reporting on a series of roundtables about online harms launched by Minister Pablo Rodriguez last year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY K. SONU GAIND | February 13, 2023
Mental Health Minister Carolyn Bennett, left, claims that psychiatric MAID is not suicide, but even Justice Minister David Lametti has acknowledged that the expanded practice ‘is a species of suicide,’ writes K. Sonu Gaind. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY K. SONU GAIND | February 13, 2023
Opinion | BY K. SONU GAIND | February 13, 2023
Mental Health Minister Carolyn Bennett, left, claims that psychiatric MAID is not suicide, but even Justice Minister David Lametti has acknowledged that the expanded practice ‘is a species of suicide,’ writes K. Sonu Gaind. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 13, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters after a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 13, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 13, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters after a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GEORGE SMITHERMAN | February 13, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has a chance to change the tax and regulatory structure conceived for cannabis that has made it nearly impossible for any company of any size to have a consistently positive cash flow, writes George Smitherman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GEORGE SMITHERMAN | February 13, 2023
Opinion | BY GEORGE SMITHERMAN | February 13, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has a chance to change the tax and regulatory structure conceived for cannabis that has made it nearly impossible for any company of any size to have a consistently positive cash flow, writes George Smitherman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 13, 2023
Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet pilots prepare to taxi out on a combat training flight during Operation Reassurance in Romania on Oct. 19, 2020. The final phase-out of Canada’s existing legacy CF-18 fleet will not be complete until sometime in 2032. DND photograph by S1 Zach Barr
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 13, 2023
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | February 13, 2023
Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet pilots prepare to taxi out on a combat training flight during Operation Reassurance in Romania on Oct. 19, 2020. The final phase-out of Canada’s existing legacy CF-18 fleet will not be complete until sometime in 2032. DND photograph by S1 Zach Barr
Opinion | BY CATHERINE GRENIER | February 13, 2023
Just last month, as a result of the Nature Conservancy of Canada's efforts to broker and fund an agreement between NCC, Interfor, and the province of British Columbia, 75,000 hectares of rare inland temperate rainforest in the Incomappleux Valley has been protected, writes Catherine Grenier.
Opinion | BY CATHERINE GRENIER | February 13, 2023
Opinion | BY CATHERINE GRENIER | February 13, 2023
Just last month, as a result of the Nature Conservancy of Canada's efforts to broker and fund an agreement between NCC, Interfor, and the province of British Columbia, 75,000 hectares of rare inland temperate rainforest in the Incomappleux Valley has been protected, writes Catherine Grenier.
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray spoke with reporters on Feb. 13, 2023, about the recent discovery of unidentified flying objects in Canadian airspace, saying there is a recovery operation being conducted by the RCMP and the Canadian Forces in a stretch of terrain that is difficult to access. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray spoke with reporters on Feb. 13, 2023, about the recent discovery of unidentified flying objects in Canadian airspace, saying there is a recovery operation being conducted by the RCMP and the Canadian Forces in a stretch of terrain that is difficult to access. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 13, 2023
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's government favours the industry with amnesties, low-interest rates, and the like because construction produces a quick hit of economic activity that helps him through the next election or other crisis, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 13, 2023
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 13, 2023
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's government favours the industry with amnesties, low-interest rates, and the like because construction produces a quick hit of economic activity that helps him through the next election or other crisis, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons