Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Canada’s Politics and Government News Source Since 1989

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | Latest Paper

Justice

Conservative Senate Leader Leo Housakos called the government's response to the Senneville ruling in Bill C-16 insufficient 'window dressing.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | January 2, 2026
Bill C-16, introduced by Justice Minister Sean Fraser on Dec. 9, proposes to introduce 'femicide' into the Criminal Code by applying it to murders that are committed by an offender against their intimate partner under certain circumstances. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | January 2, 2026
News | BY MARLO GLASS | January 2, 2026
Bill C-16, introduced by Justice Minister Sean Fraser on Dec. 9, proposes to introduce 'femicide' into the Criminal Code by applying it to murders that are committed by an offender against their intimate partner under certain circumstances. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | December 22, 2025
Justice Minister Sean Fraser speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Oct. 28, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | December 22, 2025
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | December 22, 2025
Justice Minister Sean Fraser speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Oct. 28, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 18, 2025
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty introduced Bill C-10 into the House of Commons on Sept. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 18, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 18, 2025
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty introduced Bill C-10 into the House of Commons on Sept. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 17, 2025
Sean Fraser
Justice Minister Sean Fraser at a press conference after introducing Bill C-16 into the House of Commons on Dec. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 17, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 17, 2025
Sean Fraser
Justice Minister Sean Fraser at a press conference after introducing Bill C-16 into the House of Commons on Dec. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
When Alberta Premier Danielle Smith invoked the notwithstanding clause to prevent the courts from challenging three transgender bills in Alberta, she used the very tools of democracy against itself. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
When Alberta Premier Danielle Smith invoked the notwithstanding clause to prevent the courts from challenging three transgender bills in Alberta, she used the very tools of democracy against itself. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JUSTIN MOHAMMED | May 1, 2019
Border Security Minister Bill Blair has sought to reopen negotiations on the Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JUSTIN MOHAMMED | May 1, 2019
Opinion | BY JUSTIN MOHAMMED | May 1, 2019
Border Security Minister Bill Blair has sought to reopen negotiations on the Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 24, 2019
Former Conservative leader Rona Ambrose says a 'concerted' effort in the Senate has kept her bill from appearing before a committee—a necessary step before the Red Chamber can vote on her private member's bill and send it back to the House. With eight sitting weeks left, time is running out. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 24, 2019
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 24, 2019
Former Conservative leader Rona Ambrose says a 'concerted' effort in the Senate has kept her bill from appearing before a committee—a necessary step before the Red Chamber can vote on her private member's bill and send it back to the House. With eight sitting weeks left, time is running out. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ARTHUR COCKFIELD | April 17, 2019
Lawyers chat in the Supreme Court of Canada building in Ottawa. Ontario lawyers are divided about whether to support a law society commitment that they ‘abide by a statement of principles acknowledging their obligation to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion generally.’ The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY ARTHUR COCKFIELD | April 17, 2019
Opinion | BY ARTHUR COCKFIELD | April 17, 2019
Lawyers chat in the Supreme Court of Canada building in Ottawa. Ontario lawyers are divided about whether to support a law society commitment that they ‘abide by a statement of principles acknowledging their obligation to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion generally.’ The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 17, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at a Liberal caucus meeting on April 3, the day after he booted former ministers Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from caucus. The prime minister is least effective when he tries to be the sole decider, says columnist Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 17, 2019
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 17, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at a Liberal caucus meeting on April 3, the day after he booted former ministers Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from caucus. The prime minister is least effective when he tries to be the sole decider, says columnist Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 17, 2019
A Senate committee has complained twice about Jody Wilson-Raybould, pictured during her February testimony before the House Justice Committee, for failing to testify on legislative changes when she was justice minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 17, 2019
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 17, 2019
A Senate committee has complained twice about Jody Wilson-Raybould, pictured during her February testimony before the House Justice Committee, for failing to testify on legislative changes when she was justice minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 10, 2019
Quebec Premier François Legault's government has introduced Bill 21, which purports to ensure the neutrality of the government by insisting no one in a position of authority be allowed to wear ‘religious symbols’ while exercising their functions. Photograph courtesy of CAQ/Instagram
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 10, 2019
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 10, 2019
Quebec Premier François Legault's government has introduced Bill 21, which purports to ensure the neutrality of the government by insisting no one in a position of authority be allowed to wear ‘religious symbols’ while exercising their functions. Photograph courtesy of CAQ/Instagram
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | March 29, 2019
Ex-attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould, pictured during her appearance before the House Justice Committee on Feb. 27, has submitted a package of materials to support her testimony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | March 29, 2019
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | March 29, 2019
Ex-attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould, pictured during her appearance before the House Justice Committee on Feb. 27, has submitted a package of materials to support her testimony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured last year, announced earlier this month a review of the Official Languages Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured last year, announced earlier this month a review of the Official Languages Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 27, 2019
The House Ethics Committee, chaired by Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, left, defeated an opposition motion to study the SNC-Lavalin affair on March 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 27, 2019
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 27, 2019
The House Ethics Committee, chaired by Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, left, defeated an opposition motion to study the SNC-Lavalin affair on March 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | March 25, 2019
The Liberal government is 'so distracted by SNC-Lavalin that clearly they’re not responding on China,' says Brock University professor Charles Burton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | March 25, 2019
News | BY EMILY HAWS | March 25, 2019
The Liberal government is 'so distracted by SNC-Lavalin that clearly they’re not responding on China,' says Brock University professor Charles Burton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | March 20, 2019
While he denounced last week’s attack against Muslim worshippers in New Zealand, U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured in 2017, also downplayed the severity of white nationalism as a rising global threat. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | March 20, 2019
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | March 20, 2019
While he denounced last week’s attack against Muslim worshippers in New Zealand, U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured in 2017, also downplayed the severity of white nationalism as a rising global threat. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 20, 2019
The prime minister this week appointed ex-Liberal justice minister Anne McLellan, left, as a special adviser to look at issues at the heart of the SNC-Lavalin affair, while Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick, centre, announced his resignation and Joyce Murray, right, was promoted to cabinet as the fourth Treasury Board president in less than four months, all due to the ongoing scandal. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and file photograph
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 20, 2019
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 20, 2019
The prime minister this week appointed ex-Liberal justice minister Anne McLellan, left, as a special adviser to look at issues at the heart of the SNC-Lavalin affair, while Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick, centre, announced his resignation and Joyce Murray, right, was promoted to cabinet as the fourth Treasury Board president in less than four months, all due to the ongoing scandal. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and file photograph