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The Council of the Federation, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, centre left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, centre right, have been in Washington, D.C., since Feb. 11 to push against the American president's tariffs. Photograph courtesy of Premier Danielle Smith's X account
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. Canada will soon release its aid plan for Myanmar for the next three years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. Canada will soon release its aid plan for Myanmar for the next three years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARíA WONG | December 22, 2024
Women’s rights organizations are necessary humanitarian actors during times of crisis, but they need the assistance of international organizations, governments, and agencies, writes María Wong. Screenshot courtesy of CBS News
Opinion | BY MARíA WONG | December 22, 2024
Opinion | BY MARíA WONG | December 22, 2024
Women’s rights organizations are necessary humanitarian actors during times of crisis, but they need the assistance of international organizations, governments, and agencies, writes María Wong. Screenshot courtesy of CBS News
News | BY NEIL MOSS | December 18, 2024
African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki, left, meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on Oct. 26, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | December 18, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | December 18, 2024
African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki, left, meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on Oct. 26, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
Opinion | BY BILL CHAMBERS | October 12, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in his Speech from the Throne, identified supporting developing countries on their economic recoveries and resilience as one of his government's priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BILL CHAMBERS | October 12, 2020
Opinion | BY BILL CHAMBERS | October 12, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in his Speech from the Throne, identified supporting developing countries on their economic recoveries and resilience as one of his government's priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NICOLAS MOYER | September 2, 2020
International Development Minister Karina Gould is pictured arriving at the West Block on June 1. A strong global response is about more than charity. We must realize that our well-being and safety is bound up in the well-being and safety of those around us, writes Nicolas Moyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NICOLAS MOYER | September 2, 2020
Opinion | BY NICOLAS MOYER | September 2, 2020
International Development Minister Karina Gould is pictured arriving at the West Block on June 1. A strong global response is about more than charity. We must realize that our well-being and safety is bound up in the well-being and safety of those around us, writes Nicolas Moyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | July 15, 2020
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, pictured on the Hill on June 8, 2020, addressing reporters on the feds' coronavirus response. The government has a moratorium in place for deportations amid the pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | July 15, 2020
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | July 15, 2020
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, pictured on the Hill on June 8, 2020, addressing reporters on the feds' coronavirus response. The government has a moratorium in place for deportations amid the pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 24, 2020
Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters on June 17, after a failed vote to get on the Security Council, that the focal points of Canada's campaign, including climate change and gender equality, were well-received by other UN member states. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 24, 2020
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 24, 2020
Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters on June 17, after a failed vote to get on the Security Council, that the focal points of Canada's campaign, including climate change and gender equality, were well-received by other UN member states. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Support for agriculture in developing countries can reduce hunger, empower women, and build climate resilience. Inclusive and resilient agriculture systems will help the world to build back better from the COVID pandemic, write Virginie Levasseur and Paul Hagerman. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Support for agriculture in developing countries can reduce hunger, empower women, and build climate resilience. Inclusive and resilient agriculture systems will help the world to build back better from the COVID pandemic, write Virginie Levasseur and Paul Hagerman. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 10, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made winning a temporary seat on the UN Security Council a cornerstone of his foreign policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 10, 2020
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 10, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made winning a temporary seat on the UN Security Council a cornerstone of his foreign policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and International Development Minister Karina Gould. In February, Trump proposed slashing 21 per cent of foreign aid, while Canada recently quietly announced $159.5-million in humanitarian aid to a plethora of worthy organizations. White House photograph by Andrea Hanks, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and International Development Minister Karina Gould. In February, Trump proposed slashing 21 per cent of foreign aid, while Canada recently quietly announced $159.5-million in humanitarian aid to a plethora of worthy organizations. White House photograph by Andrea Hanks, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 19, 2020
Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray is pictured heading into a cabinet meeting in the West Block building on Nov. 21, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 19, 2020
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 19, 2020
Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray is pictured heading into a cabinet meeting in the West Block building on Nov. 21, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | February 19, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of his cabinet, including Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Families Minister Ahmed Hussen, took a trip to the African continent last week, pretending it exists now that they want countries’ support for a UN Security Council seat, writes Erica Ifill. Twitter photograph by Adam Scotti
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | February 19, 2020
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | February 19, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of his cabinet, including Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Families Minister Ahmed Hussen, took a trip to the African continent last week, pretending it exists now that they want countries’ support for a UN Security Council seat, writes Erica Ifill. Twitter photograph by Adam Scotti
Opinion | BY ERIN HUNT | January 30, 2020
International Development Minister Karina Gould, pictured in a file photo. Global Affairs Canada is asking Canadians to think about the UN’s sustainable development goals during International Development Week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERIN HUNT | January 30, 2020
Opinion | BY ERIN HUNT | January 30, 2020
International Development Minister Karina Gould, pictured in a file photo. Global Affairs Canada is asking Canadians to think about the UN’s sustainable development goals during International Development Week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PEGGY MASON, PETER LANGILLE | January 29, 2020
Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne has been tasked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at the National Press Theatre on Jan. 11, to lead the establishment of a Canadian Centre for Peace, Order, and Good Government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PEGGY MASON, PETER LANGILLE | January 29, 2020
Opinion | BY PEGGY MASON, PETER LANGILLE | January 29, 2020
Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne has been tasked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at the National Press Theatre on Jan. 11, to lead the establishment of a Canadian Centre for Peace, Order, and Good Government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 8, 2020
First-time diplomat Rwandan High Commissioner Prosper Higiro started his Ottawa posting on Nov. 1, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 8, 2020
FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 8, 2020
First-time diplomat Rwandan High Commissioner Prosper Higiro started his Ottawa posting on Nov. 1, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade