Doing business in Asia is complicated for a lot of firms, says former diplomat Stewart Beck. 'It's different cultures, different languages, different legal systems.
International Trade Minister Mary Ng took part in a three-day Canada-in-Asia conference last week focusing on expanding Canada’s trade in the region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Doing business in Asia is complicated for a lot of firms, says former diplomat Stewart Beck. 'It's different cultures, different languages, different legal systems.
Doing business in Asia is complicated for a lot of firms, says former diplomat Stewart Beck. 'It's different cultures, different languages, different legal systems.
International Trade Minister Mary Ng took part in a three-day Canada-in-Asia conference last week focusing on expanding Canada’s trade in the region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Its monopoly status prohibits potential service providers from entering the letter-delivery market, depriving Canadians of choice, and reducing the incentive for Canada Post to
After a month-long strike, Canada’s labour relations boards ordered 55,000 postal workers back to work one week before Christmas. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Its monopoly status prohibits potential service providers from entering the letter-delivery market, depriving Canadians of choice, and reducing the incentive for Canada Post to
Its monopoly status prohibits potential service providers from entering the letter-delivery market, depriving Canadians of choice, and reducing the incentive for Canada Post to
After a month-long strike, Canada’s labour relations boards ordered 55,000 postal workers back to work one week before Christmas. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Europe and Canada represent serious obstacles to the vision the American and Russian leaders share of a racially and religiously homogenous northern hemisphere.
The use of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, left, clearly reveals both the Darwinian nature of his ambition, and his and Elon Musk’s ignorance of history, writes Joseph Ingram. Images courtesy of DonkeyHotey
Europe and Canada represent serious obstacles to the vision the American and Russian leaders share of a racially and religiously homogenous northern hemisphere.
Europe and Canada represent serious obstacles to the vision the American and Russian leaders share of a racially and religiously homogenous northern hemisphere.
The use of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, left, clearly reveals both the Darwinian nature of his ambition, and his and Elon Musk’s ignorance of history, writes Joseph Ingram. Images courtesy of DonkeyHotey
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump. America’s transition to possible adversary has sent shock waves around the world, writes Earl Turcotte. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Persuade the Russian president that he simply cannot win militarily, setting the stage for substantive peace negotiations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump. America’s transition to possible adversary has sent shock waves around the world, writes Earl Turcotte. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
After rolling out the 'Sneaky Carney' moniker, the Conservatives have held three West Block press conferences and written two letters demanding proactive ethics disclosure
Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says the Conservatives' recent focus on him makes it 'clear' who they are afraid to face in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
After rolling out the 'Sneaky Carney' moniker, the Conservatives have held three West Block press conferences and written two letters demanding proactive ethics disclosure
After rolling out the 'Sneaky Carney' moniker, the Conservatives have held three West Block press conferences and written two letters demanding proactive ethics disclosure
Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says the Conservatives' recent focus on him makes it 'clear' who they are afraid to face in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
For Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, the Feb. 24 call to action in Kyiv on behalf of Ukraine may be remembered as his best moment in nearly a decade in power, writes Les Whittington. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
Canada’s and Europe’s leaders are trying to rewrite the framework of power to open the way for an end to Russia’s murderous attack on
For Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, the Feb. 24 call to action in Kyiv on behalf of Ukraine may be remembered as his best moment in nearly a decade in power, writes Les Whittington. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
U.S. President Donald Trump looks north and sees Canada as a vassal state, with Arctic riches and shipping lanes divvied up among China, Russia, and the U.S., writes Andrew Caddell. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Things are changing as the U.S. leader backs off from America’s role as ‘global policeman,’ and looks inwards.
U.S. President Donald Trump looks north and sees Canada as a vassal state, with Arctic riches and shipping lanes divvied up among China, Russia, and the U.S., writes Andrew Caddell. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead
Re: “‘Retaliation is only the beginning’: Poilievre pledges strong action against Trump’s tariffs in campaign-style rally in Ottawa,” (The Hill Times, Feb. 15). Conservative
Re: “‘Retaliation is only the beginning’: Poilievre pledges strong action against Trump’s tariffs in campaign-style rally in Ottawa,” (The Hill Times, Feb. 15). Conservative
Re: “‘Retaliation is only the beginning’: Poilievre pledges strong action against Trump’s tariffs in campaign-style rally in Ottawa,” (The Hill Times, Feb. 15). Conservative
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, visited Ukraine on Feb. 24 to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal MP John McKay says support for Ukraine will be raised when the Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group heads to D.C. in March.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, visited Ukraine on Feb. 24 to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
These groups frequently lack access to affordable and reliable clean energy services, and include the urban unhoused, renters, and underserved Indigenous communities.
Policy failures in Canada help perpetuate inequities in hidden energy communities, write Julie MacArthur and Emmanuel Ackom. Unsplash photograph by Erica Zhou
These groups frequently lack access to affordable and reliable clean energy services, and include the urban unhoused, renters, and underserved Indigenous communities.
These groups frequently lack access to affordable and reliable clean energy services, and include the urban unhoused, renters, and underserved Indigenous communities.
Policy failures in Canada help perpetuate inequities in hidden energy communities, write Julie MacArthur and Emmanuel Ackom. Unsplash photograph by Erica Zhou
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Liberal leadership candidates Chrystia Freeland, and Mark Carney. The next leader of the Canadian government should focus on simple—but transformative—policies, writes Pierre-Olivier Pineau. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Scrapping the carbon tax would be a tragedy, but it would be a bigger one to add a new program without critically assessing the
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Liberal leadership candidates Chrystia Freeland, and Mark Carney. The next leader of the Canadian government should focus on simple—but transformative—policies, writes Pierre-Olivier Pineau. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
We have the resources we need to be energy independent, and to give all Canadians energy security, writes Sen. Rosa Galvez. Pexels photograph by Singkham
We can build a stronger Canada by focusing on the development of renewable energy technologies and infrastructure here at home.
We have the resources we need to be energy independent, and to give all Canadians energy security, writes Sen. Rosa Galvez. Pexels photograph by Singkham
Green hydrogen production has great economic potential for the government to create opportunities within the country in developing sectors, and fulfil international commitments, writes Ibrahim Dincer. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Canada is considered one of the world’s leading countries in the production and use of renewable energy sources, but progress is insufficient for an
Green hydrogen production has great economic potential for the government to create opportunities within the country in developing sectors, and fulfil international commitments, writes Ibrahim Dincer. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Plus: Six Liberal MPs join the parliamentary secretary team, former Hill Times Publishing reporter acclaimed as Grit candidate in Kitchener Centre, and Federal Court
In her first Facebook reel, Liberal MP Alexandra Mendès shares her recent cancer diagnosis with viewers, but says she's staying on as MP 'as long as you'd like me to continue.' Screenshots courtesy of Facebook
Plus: Six Liberal MPs join the parliamentary secretary team, former Hill Times Publishing reporter acclaimed as Grit candidate in Kitchener Centre, and Federal Court
Plus: Six Liberal MPs join the parliamentary secretary team, former Hill Times Publishing reporter acclaimed as Grit candidate in Kitchener Centre, and Federal Court
In her first Facebook reel, Liberal MP Alexandra Mendès shares her recent cancer diagnosis with viewers, but says she's staying on as MP 'as long as you'd like me to continue.' Screenshots courtesy of Facebook
Liberal leadership hopefuls Karina Gould, left Frank Baylis, Chrystia Freeland, and Mark Carney shake hands before the English-language debate on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The four remaining candidates took to the English-language debate stage on Feb. 25 to tackle key policy planks and present themselves as the best
Liberal leadership hopefuls Karina Gould, left Frank Baylis, Chrystia Freeland, and Mark Carney shake hands before the English-language debate on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been excluded from peace talks between the United States and Russia to end the war against his country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The lesson that Canadians need to take from the U.S. president’s complete reversal on Ukraine is that we could easily be next.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been excluded from peace talks between the United States and Russia to end the war against his country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Health professionals believe in our public health-care system because they believe in equitable access to care, and you can’t have one without the other, writes Bert Blundon. Unsplash photograph by Christian Bowen
The hard workers who keep the health system running have never been more worried about the future of Canadian health care.
Health professionals believe in our public health-care system because they believe in equitable access to care, and you can’t have one without the other, writes Bert Blundon. Unsplash photograph by Christian Bowen
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can leave his successor with a stronger hand in their discussions with the American president, writes David Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The tumult of Donald Trump’s first few weeks in office have underscored the wisdom of being strategic about which defence needs Canada should source
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can leave his successor with a stronger hand in their discussions with the American president, writes David Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Liberals have largely let Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre define himself. There is no way the Conservatives will make the same mistake, writes Julia Parsons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
One of the key developments will be how the Conservative Party reacts and calibrates its message based on who wins the Liberal leadership.
The Liberals have largely let Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre define himself. There is no way the Conservatives will make the same mistake, writes Julia Parsons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Several senior Conservatives told The Hill Times they are concerned about the Liberals' rising support, while pollster Nik Nanos notes that around 70 per cent of Canadians have now limited their choice for the next government to the two major federal parties. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The Conservatives should be concerned about the surge in Liberal support, as their majority is now shrinking, says pollster Nik Nanos.
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Several senior Conservatives told The Hill Times they are concerned about the Liberals' rising support, while pollster Nik Nanos notes that around 70 per cent of Canadians have now limited their choice for the next government to the two major federal parties. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
A view of the Port of Vancouver, B.C., pictured in 2017. With a few exceptions, Canada’s ports have not kept pace with the efficiency and productivity of the world’s greatest international ports, writes John Gradek. Photograph courtesy of Ted McGrath/Flickr
The time has probably come for Canada to be recognized for more than just 'hewers of wood and drawers of water.'
A view of the Port of Vancouver, B.C., pictured in 2017. With a few exceptions, Canada’s ports have not kept pace with the efficiency and productivity of the world’s greatest international ports, writes John Gradek. Photograph courtesy of Ted McGrath/Flickr
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the West Block on Feb. 1, 2025, for a press conference on the government’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada needs a national strategy intended to boost investment, business development and manufacturing in Canada, according to economist Jim Stanford.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the West Block on Feb. 1, 2025, for a press conference on the government’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The selection process has overlooked the broader impact on local and Indigenous populations near highways that could be used to transport nuclear waste north.
Ontario’s Energy Minister Stephen Lecce, pictured in June 2023, has emphasized the need to invest in energy infrastructure to meet meet rising electricity demand over the next 25 years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The selection process has overlooked the broader impact on local and Indigenous populations near highways that could be used to transport nuclear waste north.
The selection process has overlooked the broader impact on local and Indigenous populations near highways that could be used to transport nuclear waste north.
Ontario’s Energy Minister Stephen Lecce, pictured in June 2023, has emphasized the need to invest in energy infrastructure to meet meet rising electricity demand over the next 25 years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's 2024 budget set eligibility for the benefit to be determined by prior qualification for the tax credit, creating a barrier to access. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It’s time to cut the red tape for disability support.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's 2024 budget set eligibility for the benefit to be determined by prior qualification for the tax credit, creating a barrier to access. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The methane burped out by the world’s one-and-a-half billion cows is a mere by-product of the chemistry by which cows process hard-to-digest grass in their specialized stomachs, but it accounts for about 30 per cent of global methane emissions. Luckily, we can make it go away fast, writes Gwynne Dyer. Image courtesy of Pixabay
The willfully ignorant will always be here. They’re noisier than most, but usually a minority. Keep going anyway. It’s just another cost of doing
The methane burped out by the world’s one-and-a-half billion cows is a mere by-product of the chemistry by which cows process hard-to-digest grass in their specialized stomachs, but it accounts for about 30 per cent of global methane emissions. Luckily, we can make it go away fast, writes Gwynne Dyer. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced Canada would be upgrading diplomatic offices in Benin and Zambia to full-fledged missions, among other changes to Canada's Africa strategy.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada’s African diaspora population of 1.3 million people is growing and gaining more political clout, economic significance, and cultural relevance.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced Canada would be upgrading diplomatic offices in Benin and Zambia to full-fledged missions, among other changes to Canada's Africa strategy.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said the call to designate Black people as a distinctive class under the Employment Equity Act is ‘under active consideration.’
Black Class Action Secretariat President Nicholas Marcus Thompson, pictured Dec. 10, 2024, centre holding a petition, at a rally with PSAC National President Sharon DeSousa, pictured left in white, and other public service unions outside the Prime Minister’s Office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said the call to designate Black people as a distinctive class under the Employment Equity Act is ‘under active consideration.’
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said the call to designate Black people as a distinctive class under the Employment Equity Act is ‘under active consideration.’
Black Class Action Secretariat President Nicholas Marcus Thompson, pictured Dec. 10, 2024, centre holding a petition, at a rally with PSAC National President Sharon DeSousa, pictured left in white, and other public service unions outside the Prime Minister’s Office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux will release a new report on affordable housing programs this morning. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, the Liberals nix Scheer’s quest for an extra sitting day.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux will release a new report on affordable housing programs this morning. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
There will undoubtedly be more hurdles ahead in the Canada-U.S. relationship, but decades of experience and commitment remain paramount. That will sustain us on both
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump lit a proverbial fire in Canada recently, setting the tempo for what could be a high-paced and unpredictable next four years of his presidency, writes Beth Burke. Caricature courtesy of DonkeyHotey
There will undoubtedly be more hurdles ahead in the Canada-U.S. relationship, but decades of experience and commitment remain paramount. That will sustain us on both
There will undoubtedly be more hurdles ahead in the Canada-U.S. relationship, but decades of experience and commitment remain paramount. That will sustain us on both
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump lit a proverbial fire in Canada recently, setting the tempo for what could be a high-paced and unpredictable next four years of his presidency, writes Beth Burke. Caricature courtesy of DonkeyHotey
The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime marks the end of a devastating chapter in Syria’s history, and is also a call to action, writes former Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia
The fall of Assad’s regime is not only a moment to celebrate, but is also a call to action. Syria’s journey to peace will
The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime marks the end of a devastating chapter in Syria’s history, and is also a call to action, writes former Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia
Immigration Minister Marc Miller can take bold action. Ravi Jain writes that be is tired of trying to explain to victims how a country like Canada could allow non-lawyers to run law offices, and to dupe people into thinking they hired members of his profession.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration consultants are gaming the system. It's time for Ottawa to change the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act so that only lawyers in good
Immigration Minister Marc Miller can take bold action. Ravi Jain writes that be is tired of trying to explain to victims how a country like Canada could allow non-lawyers to run law offices, and to dupe people into thinking they hired members of his profession.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor took on added responsibility for the employment, workforce development, and official languages portfolio on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Wyatt Westover is now press secretary to the employment minister, and Samantha Jerome was recently hired as a digital communications adviser.
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor took on added responsibility for the employment, workforce development, and official languages portfolio on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Most of Canada's 343 ridings are considered urban at 43 per cent, followed by 24 per cent designated as rural, with the rest a mix of the two: 20 per cent urban-rural and 15 per cent rural-urban. The Hill Times photo illustration by Joey Sabourin
After the next election, the new 343-member House will consist of 83 ridings classified as rural and 143 urban, with the majority a mix
Most of Canada's 343 ridings are considered urban at 43 per cent, followed by 24 per cent designated as rural, with the rest a mix of the two: 20 per cent urban-rural and 15 per cent rural-urban. The Hill Times photo illustration by Joey Sabourin
United States president-elect Donald Trump has promised to close the Department of Education, tax or fully confiscate the endowments of universities with equity, diversity, and inclusion programs, and eliminate climate research, writes Matthew Lebo. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
Donald Trump’s return to the White House means many U.S. academics will be looking for a new home. For cultural, linguistic, and personal reasons,
United States president-elect Donald Trump has promised to close the Department of Education, tax or fully confiscate the endowments of universities with equity, diversity, and inclusion programs, and eliminate climate research, writes Matthew Lebo. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
‘If you don't allow yourself to be exposed to opposing viewpoints, that can actually increase polarization,’ says former Conservative staffer Jennifer Laewetz.
Clockwise from top left: Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Green Leader Elizabeth May, NDP MP Taylor Bachrach, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, and Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus are among the at least 78 MPs who have joined the upstart social media platform Bluesky. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
‘If you don't allow yourself to be exposed to opposing viewpoints, that can actually increase polarization,’ says former Conservative staffer Jennifer Laewetz.
‘If you don't allow yourself to be exposed to opposing viewpoints, that can actually increase polarization,’ says former Conservative staffer Jennifer Laewetz.
Clockwise from top left: Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Green Leader Elizabeth May, NDP MP Taylor Bachrach, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, and Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus are among the at least 78 MPs who have joined the upstart social media platform Bluesky. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown was called to testify at the House Public Safety and National Security Committee on Dec. 5 after reporting by Radio-Canada alleging interference by agents of the Indian government in his 2022 Conservative leadership bid. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Brampton mayor's remarks demonstrate the need to 'get to the bottom of what’s going on,' says Liberal MP Pam Damoff.
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown was called to testify at the House Public Safety and National Security Committee on Dec. 5 after reporting by Radio-Canada alleging interference by agents of the Indian government in his 2022 Conservative leadership bid. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland finally put an end to one element of speculation surrounding the still-unseen fall economic statement on
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland finally put an end to one element of speculation surrounding the still-unseen fall economic statement on
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland finally put an end to one element of speculation surrounding the still-unseen fall economic statement on
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s long-awaited fall economic statement will be tabled on Dec. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government screams exhaustion, and this current lethargy is crippling, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
While the government certainly has the right to try to extend its useful life until October 2025, Canadians might like to hit the reset
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government screams exhaustion, and this current lethargy is crippling, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A recent interview confirmed U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is serious about putting a tariffs-for-income-tax-cuts trade-off at the centre of his economic agenda, writes Les Whittington. Screenshot courtesy of NBC News
If nothing else, it has given Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a national mission that resonates with most Canadians.
A recent interview confirmed U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is serious about putting a tariffs-for-income-tax-cuts trade-off at the centre of his economic agenda, writes Les Whittington. Screenshot courtesy of NBC News
A group of Jewish Canadians and allies protested inside the Confederation Building on Dec. 3 to call for a two-way arms embargo with Israel, and an end to Canada's complicity in a 'genocide' against Palestinians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
‘Jews Say No to Genocide’ protest organizer Rachel Small says disruption was a ‘last resort' after a year of outreach.
A group of Jewish Canadians and allies protested inside the Confederation Building on Dec. 3 to call for a two-way arms embargo with Israel, and an end to Canada's complicity in a 'genocide' against Palestinians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
