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Busting the filibuster?

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

Busting the filibuster?

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

Busting the filibuster?

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

Busting the filibuster?

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

Busting the filibuster?

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

Busting the filibuster?

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

Reconciliation requires execution, not excuses

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

Reconciliation requires execution, not excuses

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

Reconciliation requires execution, not excuses

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

An effective politician must have a certain set of skills

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

An effective politician must have a certain set of skills

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

An effective politician must have a certain set of skills

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lest we forget to teach young people about our military history

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

Lest we forget to teach young people about our military history

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

Lest we forget to teach young people about our military history

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

Netanyahu finally accountable for his conduct: letter writer

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

Netanyahu finally accountable for his conduct: letter writer

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

Netanyahu finally accountable for his conduct: letter writer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ICC arrest warrant shrinks Netanyahu’s world

  • Member states are obliged to carry out the ICC’s arrest warrants. Non-members are not, so Netanyahu is not in any immediate danger of arrest.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | November 25, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could have avoided the International Criminal Court arrest warrant simply by opening a credible investigation into his government’s conduct following the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023. UN photograph courtesy of Loey Felipe

ICC arrest warrant shrinks Netanyahu’s world

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | November 25, 2024
  • Member states are obliged to carry out the ICC’s arrest warrants. Non-members are not, so Netanyahu is not in any immediate danger of arrest.

ICC arrest warrant shrinks Netanyahu’s world

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | November 25, 2024
  • Member states are obliged to carry out the ICC’s arrest warrants. Non-members are not, so Netanyahu is not in any immediate danger of arrest.
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could have avoided the International Criminal Court arrest warrant simply by opening a credible investigation into his government’s conduct following the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023. UN photograph courtesy of Loey Felipe

New parliamentary affairs, issues head incoming for Minister Hussen

  • Housing Minister Sean Fraser has likewise recently promoted a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management for his team.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2024
Ahmed Hussen
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen will have a new director in his office starting on Dec. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New parliamentary affairs, issues head incoming for Minister Hussen

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2024
  • Housing Minister Sean Fraser has likewise recently promoted a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management for his team.

New parliamentary affairs, issues head incoming for Minister Hussen

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2024
  • Housing Minister Sean Fraser has likewise recently promoted a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management for his team.
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen will have a new director in his office starting on Dec. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Stripped of remembrance

  • OTTAWA—It all began with a newsletter circulated on Nov. 8 to the parents of students attending Sackville Heights Elementary School in Nova Scotia.  The newsletter
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 25, 2024
The misguided attempt by a Nova Scotia school to ban military uniforms on Remembrance Day, or rants about wearing poppies won’t help people understand our proud military heritage, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Stripped of remembrance

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 25, 2024
  • OTTAWA—It all began with a newsletter circulated on Nov. 8 to the parents of students attending Sackville Heights Elementary School in Nova Scotia.  The newsletter

Stripped of remembrance

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 25, 2024
  • OTTAWA—It all began with a newsletter circulated on Nov. 8 to the parents of students attending Sackville Heights Elementary School in Nova Scotia.  The newsletter
The misguided attempt by a Nova Scotia school to ban military uniforms on Remembrance Day, or rants about wearing poppies won’t help people understand our proud military heritage, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

As Canadian competitiveness falters, organized crime and the illegal cigarette businesses are flourishing

  • It is time for Canada to wake up to the fact that one of the fastest growing sectors of its economy is also one
Opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON | November 25, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
Dominic Leblanc
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The lost tax revenue which should be flowing into public programs is instead making criminals rich, writes Laura Dawson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As Canadian competitiveness falters, organized crime and the illegal cigarette businesses are flourishing

Opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON | November 25, 2024
  • It is time for Canada to wake up to the fact that one of the fastest growing sectors of its economy is also one

As Canadian competitiveness falters, organized crime and the illegal cigarette businesses are flourishing

Opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON | November 25, 2024
  • It is time for Canada to wake up to the fact that one of the fastest growing sectors of its economy is also one
Dominic Leblanc
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The lost tax revenue which should be flowing into public programs is instead making criminals rich, writes Laura Dawson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What Trump’s election means for Canada: ‘institution of government needs a sharp wakeup call,’ says Donald Savoie

  • Since mid-September, five cabinet ministers have announced they won’t seek re-election, two have resigned and one began parental leave last week.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 25, 2024
Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump
Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump
Not their first rodeo: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy Wikimedia Commons

What Trump’s election means for Canada: ‘institution of government needs a sharp wakeup call,’ says Donald Savoie

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 25, 2024
  • Since mid-September, five cabinet ministers have announced they won’t seek re-election, two have resigned and one began parental leave last week.

What Trump’s election means for Canada: ‘institution of government needs a sharp wakeup call,’ says Donald Savoie

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 25, 2024
  • Since mid-September, five cabinet ministers have announced they won’t seek re-election, two have resigned and one began parental leave last week.
Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump
Not their first rodeo: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Trudeau’s reset options dwindle as government puts itself above Parliament

  • There is only one answer: Hand over the documents, if only to show that Pierre Poilievre is wrong when he says you're out to 'axe
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | November 25, 2024
Just when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would like to focus the public’s attention on the government’s upcoming fall economic statement, the Liberals lose a cabinet minister in true soap-opera fashion, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau’s reset options dwindle as government puts itself above Parliament

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | November 25, 2024
  • There is only one answer: Hand over the documents, if only to show that Pierre Poilievre is wrong when he says you're out to 'axe

Trudeau’s reset options dwindle as government puts itself above Parliament

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | November 25, 2024
  • There is only one answer: Hand over the documents, if only to show that Pierre Poilievre is wrong when he says you're out to 'axe
Just when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would like to focus the public’s attention on the government’s upcoming fall economic statement, the Liberals lose a cabinet minister in true soap-opera fashion, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau needs Boissonnault scandal like he needs a hole in the head

  • Randy Boissonnault is in a hole over his ancestry claims, his business dealings and his lack of judgment, and it all makes for just
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 25, 2024
Randy Boissonnault
Randy Boissonnault
Randy Boissonnault at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Oct. 22, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau needs Boissonnault scandal like he needs a hole in the head

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 25, 2024
  • Randy Boissonnault is in a hole over his ancestry claims, his business dealings and his lack of judgment, and it all makes for just

Trudeau needs Boissonnault scandal like he needs a hole in the head

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 25, 2024
  • Randy Boissonnault is in a hole over his ancestry claims, his business dealings and his lack of judgment, and it all makes for just
Randy Boissonnault
Randy Boissonnault at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Oct. 22, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts

  • To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 25, 2024
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced an investment of $350-million support Canada’s Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology, in June2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 25, 2024
  • To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to

Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 25, 2024
  • To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced an investment of $350-million support Canada’s Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology, in June2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

House filibuster is putting money for military, dental care, and keeping the government lights on at risk

  • Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
The filibuster has put the approval of estimates, which includes $21.6-billion in proposed government spending, at risk. Clockwise (L-R): Government House Leader Karina Gould, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair, NDP MP Don Davies, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

House filibuster is putting money for military, dental care, and keeping the government lights on at risk

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
  • Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed

House filibuster is putting money for military, dental care, and keeping the government lights on at risk

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
  • Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed
The filibuster has put the approval of estimates, which includes $21.6-billion in proposed government spending, at risk. Clockwise (L-R): Government House Leader Karina Gould, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair, NDP MP Don Davies, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Identity politics run amok

  • At the conclusion of the anti-Boissonnault attack, there’s only one question that matters: which political party has a plan to tackle the gross injustices
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 25, 2024
Then-employment minister Randy Boissonnault speaks with reporters in West Block on Oct. 29, 2024. He resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Identity politics run amok

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 25, 2024
  • At the conclusion of the anti-Boissonnault attack, there’s only one question that matters: which political party has a plan to tackle the gross injustices

Identity politics run amok

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 25, 2024
  • At the conclusion of the anti-Boissonnault attack, there’s only one question that matters: which political party has a plan to tackle the gross injustices
Then-employment minister Randy Boissonnault speaks with reporters in West Block on Oct. 29, 2024. He resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The anger versus joy election

  • What does all this joy-versus-anger stuff teach us? If you’re going to campaign solely on emotion, make sure that it's in sync with the public
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | November 25, 2024
Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris. In the U.S. election campaign, the vibe Harris chose to emphasize was 'joy,' whereas Trump chose 'anger.' Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr

The anger versus joy election

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | November 25, 2024
  • What does all this joy-versus-anger stuff teach us? If you’re going to campaign solely on emotion, make sure that it's in sync with the public

The anger versus joy election

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | November 25, 2024
  • What does all this joy-versus-anger stuff teach us? If you’re going to campaign solely on emotion, make sure that it's in sync with the public
Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris. In the U.S. election campaign, the vibe Harris chose to emphasize was 'joy,' whereas Trump chose 'anger.' Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr

What must be done to boost global confidence in our aerospace supply chain?

  • Our aerospace sector represents this country's biggest contribution to strong global commercial and defence programs, and this contribution deserves—and needs—public support.
Opinion | BY JOHN GRADEK | November 25, 2024
The aerospace and defence industry comprises a highly complex supply chain with multiple tiers of suppliers, writes John Gradek. Image courtesy of Pixabay

What must be done to boost global confidence in our aerospace supply chain?

Opinion | BY JOHN GRADEK | November 25, 2024
  • Our aerospace sector represents this country's biggest contribution to strong global commercial and defence programs, and this contribution deserves—and needs—public support.

What must be done to boost global confidence in our aerospace supply chain?

Opinion | BY JOHN GRADEK | November 25, 2024
  • Our aerospace sector represents this country's biggest contribution to strong global commercial and defence programs, and this contribution deserves—and needs—public support.
The aerospace and defence industry comprises a highly complex supply chain with multiple tiers of suppliers, writes John Gradek. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Flying into the future: the case for sustainable aeronautics

  • Canada should catalyze its academics by integrating a sustainable aviation research initiative within the aerospace strategy.
Opinion | BY DR. SUZANNE KEARNS AND DR. AMR ELALFY | November 25, 2024
Our aerospace industry punches above its weight on the global stage, yet the academic community has untapped potential to amplify this leadership through leveraging its interdisciplinary strengths linked to sustainability, write Dr. Suzanne Kearns and Dr. Amr ElAlfy of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics. Unsplash photograph by Deniz Altindas

Flying into the future: the case for sustainable aeronautics

Opinion | BY DR. SUZANNE KEARNS AND DR. AMR ELALFY | November 25, 2024
  • Canada should catalyze its academics by integrating a sustainable aviation research initiative within the aerospace strategy.

Flying into the future: the case for sustainable aeronautics

Opinion | BY DR. SUZANNE KEARNS AND DR. AMR ELALFY | November 25, 2024
  • Canada should catalyze its academics by integrating a sustainable aviation research initiative within the aerospace strategy.
Our aerospace industry punches above its weight on the global stage, yet the academic community has untapped potential to amplify this leadership through leveraging its interdisciplinary strengths linked to sustainability, write Dr. Suzanne Kearns and Dr. Amr ElAlfy of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics. Unsplash photograph by Deniz Altindas

Why an Aerospace Industrial Strategy is crucial for Canada

  • If Canada wants to remain competitive in this strategic field, we need smart, supportive public policy.
Opinion | BY MIKE MUELLER | November 25, 2024
Canada’s expertise in aircraft manufacturing and certification are envied around the world, and we cannot let this ability slip away, writes Mike Mueller, president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada. Photograph courtesy of Pexels.com

Why an Aerospace Industrial Strategy is crucial for Canada

Opinion | BY MIKE MUELLER | November 25, 2024
  • If Canada wants to remain competitive in this strategic field, we need smart, supportive public policy.

Why an Aerospace Industrial Strategy is crucial for Canada

Opinion | BY MIKE MUELLER | November 25, 2024
  • If Canada wants to remain competitive in this strategic field, we need smart, supportive public policy.
Canada’s expertise in aircraft manufacturing and certification are envied around the world, and we cannot let this ability slip away, writes Mike Mueller, president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada. Photograph courtesy of Pexels.com

The aerospace industry is in the midst of its fourth revolution

  • Canada can lead the global shift in sustainable aviation. Our country boasts one of the world’s robust aerospace industries supported by a unique ecosystem
Opinion | BY BENOîT SCHULTZ | November 25, 2024
In celebration of the firm’s 50th anniversary in 2019, Airbus conducted a special formation flight with representatives from each member of its in-production commercial aircraft product line – A220-300, A319neo, A330-900, A350-1000 and A380 – plus the next-generation BelugaXL airlifter. Photograph courtesy of Airbus

The aerospace industry is in the midst of its fourth revolution

Opinion | BY BENOîT SCHULTZ | November 25, 2024
  • Canada can lead the global shift in sustainable aviation. Our country boasts one of the world’s robust aerospace industries supported by a unique ecosystem

The aerospace industry is in the midst of its fourth revolution

Opinion | BY BENOîT SCHULTZ | November 25, 2024
  • Canada can lead the global shift in sustainable aviation. Our country boasts one of the world’s robust aerospace industries supported by a unique ecosystem
In celebration of the firm’s 50th anniversary in 2019, Airbus conducted a special formation flight with representatives from each member of its in-production commercial aircraft product line – A220-300, A319neo, A330-900, A350-1000 and A380 – plus the next-generation BelugaXL airlifter. Photograph courtesy of Airbus

Mark Carney in conversation with Rev. Raymond de Souza on Nov. 27 in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, NOV. 25 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Conference: ‘What Procurement Processes
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Mark Carney, pictured May 4, 2023, at the Liberal National Convention, will be talking to National Post columnist Rev. Raymond de Souza on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Cardus in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Mark Carney in conversation with Rev. Raymond de Souza on Nov. 27 in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, NOV. 25 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Conference: ‘What Procurement Processes

Mark Carney in conversation with Rev. Raymond de Souza on Nov. 27 in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, NOV. 25 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Conference: ‘What Procurement Processes
Mark Carney
Mark Carney, pictured May 4, 2023, at the Liberal National Convention, will be talking to National Post columnist Rev. Raymond de Souza on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Cardus in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said 'every sector of the economy in Canada should be doing its fair share when it comes to limiting our country’s greenhouse gas pollution, and that includes the oil and gas sector,' in an Environment press release on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said 'every sector of the economy in Canada should be doing its fair share when it comes to limiting our country’s greenhouse gas pollution, and that includes the oil and gas sector,' in an Environment press release on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘While the future cannot be predicted, it absolutely can be redirected’: young people hit Parliament to call for action

  • Climate change, demographic shifts, and new technologies will dramatically change childhood in the coming years, while Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds acknowledged
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 23, 2024
Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds told the Youth Advocacy Summit last week that 'we know there's still too many children in this country living in poverty, and we need to change that.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘While the future cannot be predicted, it absolutely can be redirected’: young people hit Parliament to call for action

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 23, 2024
  • Climate change, demographic shifts, and new technologies will dramatically change childhood in the coming years, while Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds acknowledged

‘While the future cannot be predicted, it absolutely can be redirected’: young people hit Parliament to call for action

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 23, 2024
  • Climate change, demographic shifts, and new technologies will dramatically change childhood in the coming years, while Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds acknowledged
Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds told the Youth Advocacy Summit last week that 'we know there's still too many children in this country living in poverty, and we need to change that.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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‘Not surprising’ Trudeau regrets breaking electoral reform pledge as Conservatives soar, says Fair Vote Canada

  • The prime minister’s comments on electoral reform on the Uncommons podcast were part of a larger communications strategy to talk to ‘niche’ audiences, says
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 10, 2024
In an Oct. 1 podcast appearance, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he wished he had 'done things differently' so parties wouldn't 'be fighting this next election under first-past-the-post.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Not surprising’ Trudeau regrets breaking electoral reform pledge as Conservatives soar, says Fair Vote Canada

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 10, 2024
  • The prime minister’s comments on electoral reform on the Uncommons podcast were part of a larger communications strategy to talk to ‘niche’ audiences, says

‘Not surprising’ Trudeau regrets breaking electoral reform pledge as Conservatives soar, says Fair Vote Canada

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 10, 2024
  • The prime minister’s comments on electoral reform on the Uncommons podcast were part of a larger communications strategy to talk to ‘niche’ audiences, says
In an Oct. 1 podcast appearance, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he wished he had 'done things differently' so parties wouldn't 'be fighting this next election under first-past-the-post.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Shattered Justice: Canada’s silent consent in protecting Iranian regime officials

  • Confidentiality must not be extended to senior regime members labeled by Canada as gross human rights violators. This whitewashes their violent pasts and mocks
Opinion | BY M. MEHDI MORADI | October 10, 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller, left, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc have the authority to issue certificates against individuals deemed inadmissible for either security or human rights violations, writes M. Mehdi Moradi. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Shattered Justice: Canada’s silent consent in protecting Iranian regime officials

Opinion | BY M. MEHDI MORADI | October 10, 2024
  • Confidentiality must not be extended to senior regime members labeled by Canada as gross human rights violators. This whitewashes their violent pasts and mocks

Shattered Justice: Canada’s silent consent in protecting Iranian regime officials

Opinion | BY M. MEHDI MORADI | October 10, 2024
  • Confidentiality must not be extended to senior regime members labeled by Canada as gross human rights violators. This whitewashes their violent pasts and mocks
Immigration Minister Marc Miller, left, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc have the authority to issue certificates against individuals deemed inadmissible for either security or human rights violations, writes M. Mehdi Moradi. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Canada must support Kashmir’s fight for self-determination

  • During this election in Kashmir, 15 countries will be participating as observers, but Canada is absent.
Opinion | BY TAZEEN HASAN, ALEX NEVE | October 10, 2024
For Kashmiris, this election is not merely an exercise in governance. It's a defining moment in their struggle against India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, write Tazeen Hasan and Alex Neve. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Canada must support Kashmir’s fight for self-determination

Opinion | BY TAZEEN HASAN, ALEX NEVE | October 10, 2024
  • During this election in Kashmir, 15 countries will be participating as observers, but Canada is absent.

Canada must support Kashmir’s fight for self-determination

Opinion | BY TAZEEN HASAN, ALEX NEVE | October 10, 2024
  • During this election in Kashmir, 15 countries will be participating as observers, but Canada is absent.
For Kashmiris, this election is not merely an exercise in governance. It's a defining moment in their struggle against India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, write Tazeen Hasan and Alex Neve. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Parliamentarians compete in friendly slow-cycling challenge at Bike Day event

  • The non-partisan after-party rolled along with an award ceremony and some delectable drinks and nibbles.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
MPs, Senators, diplomats, local leaders, and cycling advocates took part in a slow bike race on Oct. 8. Image courtesy of Vélo Canada Bikes

Parliamentarians compete in friendly slow-cycling challenge at Bike Day event

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
  • The non-partisan after-party rolled along with an award ceremony and some delectable drinks and nibbles.

Parliamentarians compete in friendly slow-cycling challenge at Bike Day event

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
  • The non-partisan after-party rolled along with an award ceremony and some delectable drinks and nibbles.
MPs, Senators, diplomats, local leaders, and cycling advocates took part in a slow bike race on Oct. 8. Image courtesy of Vélo Canada Bikes

Canada-Qatar relations a strategic partnership amid global uncertainty

  • Both Canada and Qatar have much to gain from a deeper relationship, but only if both nations are willing to engage with the full
Opinion | BY YASSER M. DHOUIB | October 10, 2024
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, left, with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Ottawa last month. Photograph courtesy of X/@HonAhmedHussen

Canada-Qatar relations a strategic partnership amid global uncertainty

Opinion | BY YASSER M. DHOUIB | October 10, 2024
  • Both Canada and Qatar have much to gain from a deeper relationship, but only if both nations are willing to engage with the full

Canada-Qatar relations a strategic partnership amid global uncertainty

Opinion | BY YASSER M. DHOUIB | October 10, 2024
  • Both Canada and Qatar have much to gain from a deeper relationship, but only if both nations are willing to engage with the full
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, left, with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Ottawa last month. Photograph courtesy of X/@HonAhmedHussen

A Santis soirée and Taiwan’s 113th birthday at the Château

  • A health-related shmoozefest and a tasty toast to Taiwan bookended a reception triple-header on Oct. 8.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 10, 2024
Cassandra Almeida, left, staffer with LPC MP Bittle; Santis Health's Peter Cleary; Liberal MP Charles Sousa, and Erika Kujawski, Canadian Dermatology Association at the Santis Health Soiree on Oct. 8 on the Château Laurier's La Terasse. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A Santis soirée and Taiwan’s 113th birthday at the Château

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 10, 2024
  • A health-related shmoozefest and a tasty toast to Taiwan bookended a reception triple-header on Oct. 8.

A Santis soirée and Taiwan’s 113th birthday at the Château

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 10, 2024
  • A health-related shmoozefest and a tasty toast to Taiwan bookended a reception triple-header on Oct. 8.
Cassandra Almeida, left, staffer with LPC MP Bittle; Santis Health's Peter Cleary; Liberal MP Charles Sousa, and Erika Kujawski, Canadian Dermatology Association at the Santis Health Soiree on Oct. 8 on the Château Laurier's La Terasse. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Joly, Mendicino testify at Foreign Interference Commission

  • Plus, Bibeau and MacAulay plan to attend Bloc rally on supply management bill.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
Former public safety minister Marco Mendicino will testify at the Foreign Interference Commission today, as will current Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Joly, Mendicino testify at Foreign Interference Commission

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
  • Plus, Bibeau and MacAulay plan to attend Bloc rally on supply management bill.

Joly, Mendicino testify at Foreign Interference Commission

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
  • Plus, Bibeau and MacAulay plan to attend Bloc rally on supply management bill.
Former public safety minister Marco Mendicino will testify at the Foreign Interference Commission today, as will current Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indigenous Services Minister Hajdu promotes new deputy chief, director

  • Plus, there are new faces to note in the offices of Health Minister Mark Holland and Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 9, 2024
Patty Hajdu
Patty Hajdu
Staff promotions and new hires are on the books for Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indigenous Services Minister Hajdu promotes new deputy chief, director

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 9, 2024
  • Plus, there are new faces to note in the offices of Health Minister Mark Holland and Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada.

Indigenous Services Minister Hajdu promotes new deputy chief, director

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 9, 2024
  • Plus, there are new faces to note in the offices of Health Minister Mark Holland and Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada.
Patty Hajdu
Staff promotions and new hires are on the books for Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics drives Poilievre’s support for OAS hike, sets the stage for future budget ‘trade-offs,’ say observers

  • Conservative voters would likely accept new Old Age Security spending as part of a ‘broader range’ of budgetary changes, says former Conservative staffer Yaroslav
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 9, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has repeatedly criticized high government spending, but voted in favour of an Oct. 2 Bloc Québécois motion that calls for billions of dollars to expand Old Age Security. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics drives Poilievre’s support for OAS hike, sets the stage for future budget ‘trade-offs,’ say observers

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 9, 2024
  • Conservative voters would likely accept new Old Age Security spending as part of a ‘broader range’ of budgetary changes, says former Conservative staffer Yaroslav

Politics drives Poilievre’s support for OAS hike, sets the stage for future budget ‘trade-offs,’ say observers

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 9, 2024
  • Conservative voters would likely accept new Old Age Security spending as part of a ‘broader range’ of budgetary changes, says former Conservative staffer Yaroslav
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has repeatedly criticized high government spending, but voted in favour of an Oct. 2 Bloc Québécois motion that calls for billions of dollars to expand Old Age Security. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau is dead wrong about Canada’s debt

  • Despite the prime minister’s claim that Canada has the ‘strongest fiscal position’ in the world, Fraser Institute evidence shows it’s actually among the most
Opinion | BY JAKE FUSS | October 9, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Government debt has immediate and long-term consequences, writes Jake Fuss. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau is dead wrong about Canada’s debt

Opinion | BY JAKE FUSS | October 9, 2024
  • Despite the prime minister’s claim that Canada has the ‘strongest fiscal position’ in the world, Fraser Institute evidence shows it’s actually among the most

Trudeau is dead wrong about Canada’s debt

Opinion | BY JAKE FUSS | October 9, 2024
  • Despite the prime minister’s claim that Canada has the ‘strongest fiscal position’ in the world, Fraser Institute evidence shows it’s actually among the most
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Government debt has immediate and long-term consequences, writes Jake Fuss. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The world needs more Canada—but can we deliver the goods?

  • We boast the resources to meet the world’s demand for food and energy security, but risk squandering that opportunity if we don’t act with
Opinion | BY PASCAL CHAN | October 9, 2024
We need to reduce preventable threats to supply chains, and that requires careful consideration of why we’re seeing an increase in major labour disruptions, writes Pascal Chan. Pexels photograph by Kostas Dimopoulos

The world needs more Canada—but can we deliver the goods?

Opinion | BY PASCAL CHAN | October 9, 2024
  • We boast the resources to meet the world’s demand for food and energy security, but risk squandering that opportunity if we don’t act with

The world needs more Canada—but can we deliver the goods?

Opinion | BY PASCAL CHAN | October 9, 2024
  • We boast the resources to meet the world’s demand for food and energy security, but risk squandering that opportunity if we don’t act with
We need to reduce preventable threats to supply chains, and that requires careful consideration of why we’re seeing an increase in major labour disruptions, writes Pascal Chan. Pexels photograph by Kostas Dimopoulos

Without the necessary resources, it becomes harder for universities to stay competitive on the global stage

  • Many schools are now facing a significant backlog of urgent repairs, which affects the quality of education they can offer.
Opinion | BY GABRIEL MILLER | October 9, 2024
Canadian universities are not currently eligible for several key federal programs that could help address urgent infrastructure needs, writes Gabriel Miller. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Without the necessary resources, it becomes harder for universities to stay competitive on the global stage

Opinion | BY GABRIEL MILLER | October 9, 2024
  • Many schools are now facing a significant backlog of urgent repairs, which affects the quality of education they can offer.

Without the necessary resources, it becomes harder for universities to stay competitive on the global stage

Opinion | BY GABRIEL MILLER | October 9, 2024
  • Many schools are now facing a significant backlog of urgent repairs, which affects the quality of education they can offer.
Canadian universities are not currently eligible for several key federal programs that could help address urgent infrastructure needs, writes Gabriel Miller. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Now is the time for Canada to assume its infrastructure responsibilities to First Nations

  • The original peoples of this land deserve the dignity of accessing infrastructure that they can count on, all the time.
Opinion | BY TYLER BALL | October 9, 2024
Patty Hajdu
Patty Hajdu
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu’s First Nations Clean Water Act is still being debated in committee, nearly 300 days after its first reading in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Now is the time for Canada to assume its infrastructure responsibilities to First Nations

Opinion | BY TYLER BALL | October 9, 2024
  • The original peoples of this land deserve the dignity of accessing infrastructure that they can count on, all the time.

Now is the time for Canada to assume its infrastructure responsibilities to First Nations

Opinion | BY TYLER BALL | October 9, 2024
  • The original peoples of this land deserve the dignity of accessing infrastructure that they can count on, all the time.
Patty Hajdu
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu’s First Nations Clean Water Act is still being debated in committee, nearly 300 days after its first reading in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Whither the centrist option?

  • The state of our politics may have centrist Canadians dreaming of the different electoral system the Trudeau government promised, but ultimately failed to deliver.
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | October 9, 2024
We may be heading in the same direction federally as in the upcoming B.C. election, where there is no discernible middle ground between David Eby’s, left, NDP and John Rustad’s Conservatives, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of the Province of B.C.

Whither the centrist option?

Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | October 9, 2024
  • The state of our politics may have centrist Canadians dreaming of the different electoral system the Trudeau government promised, but ultimately failed to deliver.

Whither the centrist option?

Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | October 9, 2024
  • The state of our politics may have centrist Canadians dreaming of the different electoral system the Trudeau government promised, but ultimately failed to deliver.
We may be heading in the same direction federally as in the upcoming B.C. election, where there is no discernible middle ground between David Eby’s, left, NDP and John Rustad’s Conservatives, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of the Province of B.C.

Protecting democracy requires bold leadership that puts country and citizens first

  • Those who lead and champion democracy show us that even in times of crisis, our values must endure.
Opinion | BY JAIME PITFIELD | October 9, 2024
The late former prime minister Brian Mulroney, left, and former NDP leader Ed Broadbent are the recipients of this year’s Democracy Award, which the Parliamentary Centre will hand out on Oct. 24. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright

Protecting democracy requires bold leadership that puts country and citizens first

Opinion | BY JAIME PITFIELD | October 9, 2024
  • Those who lead and champion democracy show us that even in times of crisis, our values must endure.

Protecting democracy requires bold leadership that puts country and citizens first

Opinion | BY JAIME PITFIELD | October 9, 2024
  • Those who lead and champion democracy show us that even in times of crisis, our values must endure.
The late former prime minister Brian Mulroney, left, and former NDP leader Ed Broadbent are the recipients of this year’s Democracy Award, which the Parliamentary Centre will hand out on Oct. 24. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright

Beyond buzzwords: we need more disabled voices in Canadian politics

  • Our political landscape and the people working in it should reflect the diversity of our population.
Opinion | BY KAIT LAFORCE | October 9, 2024
How many talented, capable individuals with disabilities might never have been considered in politics, and missed out on a chance to bring their unique perspectives and skills to the table, asks Kait LaForce. Photograph by by Catherine Baril

Beyond buzzwords: we need more disabled voices in Canadian politics

Opinion | BY KAIT LAFORCE | October 9, 2024
  • Our political landscape and the people working in it should reflect the diversity of our population.

Beyond buzzwords: we need more disabled voices in Canadian politics

Opinion | BY KAIT LAFORCE | October 9, 2024
  • Our political landscape and the people working in it should reflect the diversity of our population.
How many talented, capable individuals with disabilities might never have been considered in politics, and missed out on a chance to bring their unique perspectives and skills to the table, asks Kait LaForce. Photograph by by Catherine Baril

Shifting the focus from structural issues to immigration will not fix Canada’s housing crisis

  • Centring immigration neglects the growing effects of climate change, and the often-overlooked struggles of people with companion animals.
Opinion | BY HAORUI WU, PARTH BANSAL, SIYU RU, SZYMON PARZNIEWSKI | October 9, 2024
Pet-friendly housing options should be considered a necessity, not a luxury, as companion animals are critical to the well-being of many Canadians, write Dalhousie University academics. Pexels photograph by Anastasia Shuraeva

Shifting the focus from structural issues to immigration will not fix Canada’s housing crisis

Opinion | BY HAORUI WU, PARTH BANSAL, SIYU RU, SZYMON PARZNIEWSKI | October 9, 2024
  • Centring immigration neglects the growing effects of climate change, and the often-overlooked struggles of people with companion animals.

Shifting the focus from structural issues to immigration will not fix Canada’s housing crisis

Opinion | BY HAORUI WU, PARTH BANSAL, SIYU RU, SZYMON PARZNIEWSKI | October 9, 2024
  • Centring immigration neglects the growing effects of climate change, and the often-overlooked struggles of people with companion animals.
Pet-friendly housing options should be considered a necessity, not a luxury, as companion animals are critical to the well-being of many Canadians, write Dalhousie University academics. Pexels photograph by Anastasia Shuraeva

Bains, Astravas, and Robert: who’s testifying today

  • Plus: 'so immature,' 'very smart'—what school kids from Calgary thought of Question Period.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2024
Former industry minister Navdeep Bains will testify virtually about his time overseeing SDTC today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bains, Astravas, and Robert: who’s testifying today

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2024
  • Plus: 'so immature,' 'very smart'—what school kids from Calgary thought of Question Period.

Bains, Astravas, and Robert: who’s testifying today

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2024
  • Plus: 'so immature,' 'very smart'—what school kids from Calgary thought of Question Period.
Former industry minister Navdeep Bains will testify virtually about his time overseeing SDTC today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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