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Ontario Provincial Police and Ottawa Police arrest protesters on Metcalfe Street near Parliament Hill following the invocation of the Emergencies Act on Jan. 14, 2022, to clear out the Freedom Convoy occupation of downtown Ottawa. On Jan. 16, 2026, a Federal Court of Appeal upheld the ruling that its use was unjustified and unreasonable. 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
Bill S-232, the Can't Buy My Silence Bill, would protect federal workers and those employed at Crown corporations like the CBC, as well as entities funded by federal money such as Hockey Canada, from NDAs. It also protects private individuals who are asked by the federal government to sign an NDA, write Julie Macfarlane and Sen. Marilou McPhedran. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Bill S-232, the Can't Buy My Silence Bill, would protect federal workers and those employed at Crown corporations like the CBC, as well as entities funded by federal money such as Hockey Canada, from NDAs. It also protects private individuals who are asked by the federal government to sign an NDA, write Julie Macfarlane and Sen. Marilou McPhedran. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 17, 2025
Dr. Ivan Zinger, correctional investigator of Canada, holds up his last annual report on Nov. 12, 2025, at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 17, 2025
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 17, 2025
Dr. Ivan Zinger, correctional investigator of Canada, holds up his last annual report on Nov. 12, 2025, at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
In the days before cannabis legalization, Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair told reporters Canada's regulated market will do a 'much better job protecting our kids' and begin an 'important process' offering consumers 'a responsible and healthier choice.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
In the days before cannabis legalization, Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair told reporters Canada's regulated market will do a 'much better job protecting our kids' and begin an 'important process' offering consumers 'a responsible and healthier choice.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 17, 2018
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer speaks to reporters last month surrounded by caucus members, left, Michelle Rempel and Tony Clement, and, right, Rachael Harder. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 17, 2018
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 17, 2018
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer speaks to reporters last month surrounded by caucus members, left, Michelle Rempel and Tony Clement, and, right, Rachael Harder. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LISA VAN DUSEN | October 3, 2018
Testifying at the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 27, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, right, refuted Professor Christine Blasey Ford's account of him allegedly sexually assaulting her 36 years ago. Screenshots courtesy of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
Opinion | BY LISA VAN DUSEN | October 3, 2018
Opinion | BY LISA VAN DUSEN | October 3, 2018
Testifying at the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 27, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, right, refuted Professor Christine Blasey Ford's account of him allegedly sexually assaulting her 36 years ago. Screenshots courtesy of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 26, 2018
Egyptian Ambassador Motaz Mounir Zahran will end his four-year term in Ottawa at the end of September. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 26, 2018
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 26, 2018
Egyptian Ambassador Motaz Mounir Zahran will end his four-year term in Ottawa at the end of September. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 26, 2018
In the three weeks since Nike’s ad campaign featuring football player Colin Kaepernick launched, the company added US$6-billion to its market value. Image courtesy of Colin Kaepernick’s Twitter page
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 26, 2018
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 26, 2018
In the three weeks since Nike’s ad campaign featuring football player Colin Kaepernick launched, the company added US$6-billion to its market value. Image courtesy of Colin Kaepernick’s Twitter page
Opinion | BY ELLIS WESTWOOD | September 24, 2018
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould's department recently won two awards from the Canadian branch of the International Association for Public Participation for the talks it conducted with Canadians last year on criminal justice reform. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ELLIS WESTWOOD | September 24, 2018
Opinion | BY ELLIS WESTWOOD | September 24, 2018
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould's department recently won two awards from the Canadian branch of the International Association for Public Participation for the talks it conducted with Canadians last year on criminal justice reform. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Carolyn Bennett
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett, pictured speaking in the House foyer in June, appointed a special envoy to look into Canada-U.S. border-crossing issues for First Nations in 2016. The envoy proposed that Canada ratify the Jay Treaty as one possible solution. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Carolyn Bennett
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett, pictured speaking in the House foyer in June, appointed a special envoy to look into Canada-U.S. border-crossing issues for First Nations in 2016. The envoy proposed that Canada ratify the Jay Treaty as one possible solution. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 19, 2018
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reintroduced a bill to cut Toronto's city council almost in half, using the notwithstanding clause in the Constitution to override a court decision that said the legislation was unconstitutional. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 19, 2018
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 19, 2018
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reintroduced a bill to cut Toronto's city council almost in half, using the notwithstanding clause in the Constitution to override a court decision that said the legislation was unconstitutional. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | September 17, 2018
Alberta Senator Grant Mitchell, left, is sponsoring the government’s bill overhauling the federal environmental assessment regime, which was introduced by Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, right, in February. The Hill Times file photo and photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | September 17, 2018
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | September 17, 2018
Alberta Senator Grant Mitchell, left, is sponsoring the government’s bill overhauling the federal environmental assessment regime, which was introduced by Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, right, in February. The Hill Times file photo and photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | August 29, 2018
Outspoken veterans advocate Sean Bruyea argued with federal lawyers for five hours Friday over a motion to dismiss his defamation case. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY EMILY HAWS | August 29, 2018
News | BY EMILY HAWS | August 29, 2018
Outspoken veterans advocate Sean Bruyea argued with federal lawyers for five hours Friday over a motion to dismiss his defamation case. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 25, 2018
Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair, left, sits with Minister of Public Safety Ralph Goodale, right, as they testify in front of the House Immigration Committee on July 24 on the impact of asylum seekers irregularly crossing the Canada-U.S. border. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 25, 2018
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 25, 2018
Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair, left, sits with Minister of Public Safety Ralph Goodale, right, as they testify in front of the House Immigration Committee on July 24 on the impact of asylum seekers irregularly crossing the Canada-U.S. border. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre right, meets with Latvian Prime Minister Māris Kučinskis, opposite him, last week during Mr. Trudeau's visit to the European nation. Photograph courtesy of Harjit Sajjan's Twitter
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2018
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre right, meets with Latvian Prime Minister Māris Kučinskis, opposite him, last week during Mr. Trudeau's visit to the European nation. Photograph courtesy of Harjit Sajjan's Twitter