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Last month, Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller defended recent funding boosts from opposition criticism. 'Suggesting that we cut its funding would, I believe, undermine public confidence in this immensely important broadcaster,' he told a parliamentary committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | February 19, 2026
Minister Marjorie Michel, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and Minister David McGuinty were subjects of The Hill Times'stories that are finalists in the 2025 Ontario Community Newspaper Association awards, which will be announced in April. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
Feature | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | February 19, 2026
Feature | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | February 19, 2026
Minister Marjorie Michel, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and Minister David McGuinty were subjects of The Hill Times'stories that are finalists in the 2025 Ontario Community Newspaper Association awards, which will be announced in April. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | February 13, 2026
The federal government has reportedly drafted a proposed social media ban for children under the age of 14, according to The Globe and Mail. The Hill Times visual by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | February 13, 2026
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | February 13, 2026
The federal government has reportedly drafted a proposed social media ban for children under the age of 14, according to The Globe and Mail. The Hill Times visual by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 4, 2026
Bell Media president Sean Cohan, left, and Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller at the Canadian Media Producers Association's annual Prime Time conference on Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 4, 2026
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 4, 2026
Bell Media president Sean Cohan, left, and Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller at the Canadian Media Producers Association's annual Prime Time conference on Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | February 3, 2026
Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture Marc Miller at the Canadian Media Producers Association's annual Prime Time conference in Ottawa, Ont., on Jan. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | February 3, 2026
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | February 3, 2026
Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture Marc Miller at the Canadian Media Producers Association's annual Prime Time conference in Ottawa, Ont., on Jan. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY CATHERINE TAIT | February 2, 2026
Elon Musk, Donald Trump
X owner Elon Musk, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House on May 30, 2025. White House photograph by Molly Riley
Opinion | BY CATHERINE TAIT | February 2, 2026
Opinion | BY CATHERINE TAIT | February 2, 2026
Elon Musk, Donald Trump
X owner Elon Musk, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House on May 30, 2025. White House photograph by Molly Riley
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 19, 2023
CTV's national news Ottawa bureau chief Joyce Napier, left, and reporter Glen McGregor. Both were let go by the network as part of 1,300 job cuts announced last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Twitter
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 19, 2023
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 19, 2023
CTV's national news Ottawa bureau chief Joyce Napier, left, and reporter Glen McGregor. Both were let go by the network as part of 1,300 job cuts announced last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Twitter
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 14, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s video appearance at the June 10 Press Gallery Dinner alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had the effect of pointing out that there are matters of state more pressing than the nasty, pox-on-all-your houses skirmish in Parliament, writes Les Whittington. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 14, 2023
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 14, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s video appearance at the June 10 Press Gallery Dinner alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had the effect of pointing out that there are matters of state more pressing than the nasty, pox-on-all-your houses skirmish in Parliament, writes Les Whittington. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube
Feature | BY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2023
Howard Njoo, deputy chief public health officer at the Public Health Agency of Canada, left; CTV's Joyce Napier; and Global News' Mackenzie Gray at the 2023 Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner on June 10 at the Canadian Museum of History. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Feature | BY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2023
Feature | BY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2023
Howard Njoo, deputy chief public health officer at the Public Health Agency of Canada, left; CTV's Joyce Napier; and Global News' Mackenzie Gray at the 2023 Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner on June 10 at the Canadian Museum of History. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Opinion | BY KEVIN DESJARDINS | June 1, 2023
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez is the minister responsible for Bill C-18, the Online News Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEVIN DESJARDINS | June 1, 2023
Opinion | BY KEVIN DESJARDINS | June 1, 2023
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez is the minister responsible for Bill C-18, the Online News Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 29, 2023
Former governor general and special rapporteur assigned to look into alleged foreign interference in Canadian elections David Johnston, left, and Independent Senator Yuen Pau Woo. 'Even after David Johnston's clear statement about the falsity of these reports, they have said nothing. They've damaged the lives of individuals,' said Woo. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 29, 2023
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 29, 2023
Former governor general and special rapporteur assigned to look into alleged foreign interference in Canadian elections David Johnston, left, and Independent Senator Yuen Pau Woo. 'Even after David Johnston's clear statement about the falsity of these reports, they have said nothing. They've damaged the lives of individuals,' said Woo. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 22, 2023
Jean Yoon, left, of 'Kim's Convenience' and Kevin Hanchard of 'Orphan Black' at a Canada Media Fund event in 2017. Canadian content rules and fiscal incentives have worked, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 22, 2023
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 22, 2023
Jean Yoon, left, of 'Kim's Convenience' and Kevin Hanchard of 'Orphan Black' at a Canada Media Fund event in 2017. Canadian content rules and fiscal incentives have worked, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RHEA TREGEBOV | May 18, 2023
It seems to me that when the government makes a promise, it had better step up and deliver on that promise. We’re not demanding anything out of the ordinary. Every progressive economy in the world requires licensed payment for educational copying, writes Rhea Tregebov. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY RHEA TREGEBOV | May 18, 2023
Opinion | BY RHEA TREGEBOV | May 18, 2023
It seems to me that when the government makes a promise, it had better step up and deliver on that promise. We’re not demanding anything out of the ordinary. Every progressive economy in the world requires licensed payment for educational copying, writes Rhea Tregebov. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 11, 2023
Anyone wondering why Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre expends so much energy attacking the CBC should check out the latest political fundraising figures, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 11, 2023
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 11, 2023
Anyone wondering why Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre expends so much energy attacking the CBC should check out the latest political fundraising figures, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NATALIE CAMPBELL | May 8, 2023
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez is the sponsor of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which fails to consider how the internet works, and will lead Canada to a 'splinternet' of isolated networks controlled by governments or corporations, writes Natalie Campbell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NATALIE CAMPBELL | May 8, 2023
Opinion | BY NATALIE CAMPBELL | May 8, 2023
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez is the sponsor of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which fails to consider how the internet works, and will lead Canada to a 'splinternet' of isolated networks controlled by governments or corporations, writes Natalie Campbell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TAYLOR O’BRIEN | May 3, 2023
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters on March 27 in the House of Commons foyer. The World Press Freedom Day luncheon on May 3 focused on the spread of misinformation and harassment that journalists, particularly racialized women, experience on social media. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TAYLOR O’BRIEN | May 3, 2023
News | BY TAYLOR O’BRIEN | May 3, 2023
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters on March 27 in the House of Commons foyer. The World Press Freedom Day luncheon on May 3 focused on the spread of misinformation and harassment that journalists, particularly racialized women, experience on social media. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 1, 2023
Indigenous men, pictured drumming at a ceremony at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in Ottawa on Aug. 30, 2022. Indigenous storytelling follows cultural protocols about how all things are connected through time and space, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 1, 2023
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 1, 2023
Indigenous men, pictured drumming at a ceremony at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in Ottawa on Aug. 30, 2022. Indigenous storytelling follows cultural protocols about how all things are connected through time and space, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | May 1, 2023
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said she is thinking about ending her tweeting days entirely. 'I have received non-stop abuse on Twitter,' she add, adding that receives death threats 'every day,' along with 'very abusive and insulting' comments and 'cruel messages.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | May 1, 2023
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | May 1, 2023
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said she is thinking about ending her tweeting days entirely. 'I have received non-stop abuse on Twitter,' she add, adding that receives death threats 'every day,' along with 'very abusive and insulting' comments and 'cruel messages.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade