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The protocol is supported by children’s rights experts, scholars, child activists, and more than 500,000 global citizens who’ve signed an open letter from Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, pictured, calling on world leaders to act, write Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY CAROL THIESSEN | November 20, 2024
Flooding has carved deep gullies at the bottom of these slopes in southern Ethiopia. A community effort to rehabilitate degraded watersheds is ongoing in the region as part of Canadian Foodgrains Bank’s Nature+ program. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Opinion | BY CAROL THIESSEN | November 20, 2024
Opinion | BY CAROL THIESSEN | November 20, 2024
Flooding has carved deep gullies at the bottom of these slopes in southern Ethiopia. A community effort to rehabilitate degraded watersheds is ongoing in the region as part of Canadian Foodgrains Bank’s Nature+ program. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Opinion | BY DAVID BOROTO | November 18, 2024
Mary Ng, Albert Muchanga
Albert Muchanga, the African Union's commissioner for economic development, trade, tourism, industry, and minerals, left, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng at the Lester B. Pearson Building on May 17, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID BOROTO | November 18, 2024
Opinion | BY DAVID BOROTO | November 18, 2024
Mary Ng, Albert Muchanga
Albert Muchanga, the African Union's commissioner for economic development, trade, tourism, industry, and minerals, left, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng at the Lester B. Pearson Building on May 17, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 13, 2024
African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki, pictured left in Ottawa on Oct. 26, 2022, met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Nov. 7 during the second High-Level Dialogue between Canada and the commission in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 13, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 13, 2024
African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki, pictured left in Ottawa on Oct. 26, 2022, met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Nov. 7 during the second High-Level Dialogue between Canada and the commission in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATRINA MILLER, DEREJE ALEMAYEHU | October 30, 2024
After voting in opposition at the United Nations, Canada can still change its position and act as a leader for inclusive, effective international tax co-operation, write Katrina Miller and Dereje Alemayehu. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY KATRINA MILLER, DEREJE ALEMAYEHU | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY KATRINA MILLER, DEREJE ALEMAYEHU | October 30, 2024
After voting in opposition at the United Nations, Canada can still change its position and act as a leader for inclusive, effective international tax co-operation, write Katrina Miller and Dereje Alemayehu. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | October 25, 2024
Discussions at the United Nations General Assembly reaffirmed that rebuilding tourism and business travel is crucial for economic recovery for countries still emerging from the pandemic, writes Amit Kumar Sharma. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | October 25, 2024
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | October 25, 2024
Discussions at the United Nations General Assembly reaffirmed that rebuilding tourism and business travel is crucial for economic recovery for countries still emerging from the pandemic, writes Amit Kumar Sharma. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 28, 2022
On Nov. 27, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced the long-anticipated five-year strategy, which touched on five strategic objectives, including peace and security, trade and investment, and Canada being and 'active and engaged partner' in the region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 28, 2022
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 28, 2022
On Nov. 27, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced the long-anticipated five-year strategy, which touched on five strategic objectives, including peace and security, trade and investment, and Canada being and 'active and engaged partner' in the region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JO BECKER | November 24, 2022
A boy lugs water in Roj camp in northeast Syria in May 2022. Canada should help bring home not only the rest of the Canadian children and their mothers, but also the rest of the women and the men, too. Adults can be investigated and prosecuted if warranted, writes Jo Becker. Image courtesy of 2022 San Saravan for Human Rights Watch
Opinion | BY JO BECKER | November 24, 2022
Opinion | BY JO BECKER | November 24, 2022
A boy lugs water in Roj camp in northeast Syria in May 2022. Canada should help bring home not only the rest of the Canadian children and their mothers, but also the rest of the women and the men, too. Adults can be investigated and prosecuted if warranted, writes Jo Becker. Image courtesy of 2022 San Saravan for Human Rights Watch
Opinion | BY CAROL THIESSEN, NYAMBURA GITHAIGA | October 17, 2022
Canada needs to bolster local food producers, particularly women, to grow a variety of nutritious foods that would contribute to healthy diets, write Nyambura Githaiga and Carol Thiessen. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY CAROL THIESSEN, NYAMBURA GITHAIGA | October 17, 2022
Opinion | BY CAROL THIESSEN, NYAMBURA GITHAIGA | October 17, 2022
Canada needs to bolster local food producers, particularly women, to grow a variety of nutritious foods that would contribute to healthy diets, write Nyambura Githaiga and Carol Thiessen. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | September 7, 2022
Pakistani High Commissioner Zaheer Janjua says the 'floods of biblical proportions' show the 'clear and present danger' of climate change. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | September 7, 2022
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | September 7, 2022
Pakistani High Commissioner Zaheer Janjua says the 'floods of biblical proportions' show the 'clear and present danger' of climate change. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conflict, COVID-19 and climate change have pushed millions of people in Afghanistan to the edge of starvation. Today, Canadian organizations of diverse backgrounds, faiths, and creeds have had enough. We have united in launching the ‘Aid for Afghanistan’ public campaign to remove these barriers, including the amendment of the Criminal Code, to allow humanitarian organizations to resume their programs. To date, the Government of Canada has not provided assurances to minimize Canadian humanitarian organizations’ risks, write Asuntha Charles and Reyhana Patel. Photograph courtesy of Herat, Afghanistan/World Vision
Conflict, COVID-19 and climate change have pushed millions of people in Afghanistan to the edge of starvation. Today, Canadian organizations of diverse backgrounds, faiths, and creeds have had enough. We have united in launching the ‘Aid for Afghanistan’ public campaign to remove these barriers, including the amendment of the Criminal Code, to allow humanitarian organizations to resume their programs. To date, the Government of Canada has not provided assurances to minimize Canadian humanitarian organizations’ risks, write Asuntha Charles and Reyhana Patel. Photograph courtesy of Herat, Afghanistan/World Vision
Opinion | BY ANDY HARRINGTON | May 18, 2022
When G7 development ministers, including International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, meet this week, they should make more of a commitment to addressing famine, writes Andy Harrington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDY HARRINGTON | May 18, 2022
Opinion | BY ANDY HARRINGTON | May 18, 2022
When G7 development ministers, including International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, meet this week, they should make more of a commitment to addressing famine, writes Andy Harrington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | March 30, 2022
NDP MP Heather McPherson says the Liberal government has continued the previous Conservative government's emphasis on promoting trade at the expense of human rights and environmental concerns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | March 30, 2022
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | March 30, 2022
NDP MP Heather McPherson says the Liberal government has continued the previous Conservative government's emphasis on promoting trade at the expense of human rights and environmental concerns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHRIS DENDYS, ALESIA MATUSEVYCH | March 30, 2022
On March 24, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured centre with Results Canada executive director Chris Dendys, announced $11-million in funding for projects to curb the spread of tuberculosis. Photograph courtesy of Results Canada
Opinion | BY CHRIS DENDYS, ALESIA MATUSEVYCH | March 30, 2022
Opinion | BY CHRIS DENDYS, ALESIA MATUSEVYCH | March 30, 2022
On March 24, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured centre with Results Canada executive director Chris Dendys, announced $11-million in funding for projects to curb the spread of tuberculosis. Photograph courtesy of Results Canada
Opinion | BY BRITTANY LAMBERT | March 14, 2022
The suggestion that we are entering a ‘post-COVID era’ is an insult to the three billion people still facing the threat of severe illness, death—and the devastating economic fallouts of this pandemic—while they wait for their first dose of vaccine, writes Brittany Lambert. Unsplash photograph by Mat Napo
Opinion | BY BRITTANY LAMBERT | March 14, 2022
Opinion | BY BRITTANY LAMBERT | March 14, 2022
The suggestion that we are entering a ‘post-COVID era’ is an insult to the three billion people still facing the threat of severe illness, death—and the devastating economic fallouts of this pandemic—while they wait for their first dose of vaccine, writes Brittany Lambert. Unsplash photograph by Mat Napo
Opinion | BY KARIMAH ES SABAR | February 7, 2022
An investment in furthering glycomics research helps the nation secure new global markets by generating new technologies in health, agriculture, materials, and environmental sustainability while simultaneously meeting our 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, writes Karimah Es Sabar. Unsplash photograph by Julia Koblitz
Opinion | BY KARIMAH ES SABAR | February 7, 2022
Opinion | BY KARIMAH ES SABAR | February 7, 2022
An investment in furthering glycomics research helps the nation secure new global markets by generating new technologies in health, agriculture, materials, and environmental sustainability while simultaneously meeting our 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, writes Karimah Es Sabar. Unsplash photograph by Julia Koblitz
Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | January 5, 2022
Minister of International Development Harjit Sajjan holds a media availability after being sworn into the post on Oct. 26, 2021, after serving as defence minister since 2015. As expected, Sajjan's December mandate letter sets his priority as supporting developing countries in their fight against COVID-19, including supporting their health systems and economic recovery, writes Scott Walter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | January 5, 2022
Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | January 5, 2022
Minister of International Development Harjit Sajjan holds a media availability after being sworn into the post on Oct. 26, 2021, after serving as defence minister since 2015. As expected, Sajjan's December mandate letter sets his priority as supporting developing countries in their fight against COVID-19, including supporting their health systems and economic recovery, writes Scott Walter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 10, 2021
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan takes up his new post after a controversial six-year tenure as Canada's defence minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 10, 2021
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 10, 2021
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan takes up his new post after a controversial six-year tenure as Canada's defence minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade