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Then-trade minister Mary Ng concluded negotiations with Indonesia on a new trade pact in late 2024. Photograph courtesy of X/Mary Ng
News | BY STUART BENSON | March 26, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre launched his election campaign with a press conference in Gatineau, Que., on March 23, but unlike his competitors, journalists were left to catch their own ride when he set off for his next stop in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY STUART BENSON | March 26, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | March 26, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre launched his election campaign with a press conference in Gatineau, Que., on March 23, but unlike his competitors, journalists were left to catch their own ride when he set off for his next stop in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MATT MALONE | March 12, 2025
Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's initial promises of radical transparency—creating a government that would be 'open by default'—his legacy on that front has been underwhelming, writes Matt Malone. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT MALONE | March 12, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT MALONE | March 12, 2025
Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's initial promises of radical transparency—creating a government that would be 'open by default'—his legacy on that front has been underwhelming, writes Matt Malone. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PHALEN TYNES-MACDONALD | February 20, 2025
Heritage Minster Pascale St-Onge holds a press conference at the National Press Theatre on Feb. 20, to share her vision for Canada’s national public broadcaster. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PHALEN TYNES-MACDONALD | February 20, 2025
News | BY PHALEN TYNES-MACDONALD | February 20, 2025
Heritage Minster Pascale St-Onge holds a press conference at the National Press Theatre on Feb. 20, to share her vision for Canada’s national public broadcaster. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ZAINUB VERJEE | February 19, 2025
The question is not whether the CBC can survive—it’s whether we have the will to build something transformative, writes Zainub Verjee. Pexels photograph by Marshal Yung
Opinion | BY ZAINUB VERJEE | February 19, 2025
Opinion | BY ZAINUB VERJEE | February 19, 2025
The question is not whether the CBC can survive—it’s whether we have the will to build something transformative, writes Zainub Verjee. Pexels photograph by Marshal Yung
News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 12, 2025
CBC/Radio-Canada considered a reimagining of Radio Canada International in 2023 with annual funding of $20-million to $30-million, which isn't going ahead. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 12, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | February 12, 2025
CBC/Radio-Canada considered a reimagining of Radio Canada International in 2023 with annual funding of $20-million to $30-million, which isn't going ahead. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 27, 2020
Paul E.J. Thomas has most recently been a senior research associate at the Samara Centre for Democracy. He will start his new gig as director of the Parliamentary Internship Programme on July 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 27, 2020
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 27, 2020
Paul E.J. Thomas has most recently been a senior research associate at the Samara Centre for Democracy. He will start his new gig as director of the Parliamentary Internship Programme on July 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 18, 2020
A bottle of Canadian maple syrup sits alongside a bag of Colombian coffee on the Sri Lankan desk at the UN General Assembly on Oct. 12, 2010. Maple products have long been a gift of choice for Canadian diplomats. Photograph by Evan Schneider, courtesy of the United Nations
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 18, 2020
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 18, 2020
A bottle of Canadian maple syrup sits alongside a bag of Colombian coffee on the Sri Lankan desk at the UN General Assembly on Oct. 12, 2010. Maple products have long been a gift of choice for Canadian diplomats. Photograph by Evan Schneider, courtesy of the United Nations
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | May 13, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured in the Press Briefing Room on April 7. His gaslighting of America is rapidly turning into Canadian policy through an aggressive disinformation campaign controlled and co-ordinated by the White House, writes Erica Ifill. Photograph courtesy of the White House Flickr/Andrea Hanks
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | May 13, 2020
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | May 13, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured in the Press Briefing Room on April 7. His gaslighting of America is rapidly turning into Canadian policy through an aggressive disinformation campaign controlled and co-ordinated by the White House, writes Erica Ifill. Photograph courtesy of the White House Flickr/Andrea Hanks
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 11, 2020
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault pictured speaking with reporters on Feb. 3, 2020. Newspaper publishers from coast to coast, including from the Glacier Media Group, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, and Le Devoir recently issued an 'urgent message' asking the government to emulate the examples of Australia and France 'to make sure Google and Facebook pay their fair share, instead of exploiting tax loopholes while making billions of dollars off the back of original content producers.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 11, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 11, 2020
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault pictured speaking with reporters on Feb. 3, 2020. Newspaper publishers from coast to coast, including from the Glacier Media Group, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, and Le Devoir recently issued an 'urgent message' asking the government to emulate the examples of Australia and France 'to make sure Google and Facebook pay their fair share, instead of exploiting tax loopholes while making billions of dollars off the back of original content producers.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 6, 2020
Robert Fife was one of four Globe and Mail reporters who won the National Newspaper Award for best political reporting. The Hill Times file photograph
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 6, 2020
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 6, 2020
Robert Fife was one of four Globe and Mail reporters who won the National Newspaper Award for best political reporting. The Hill Times file photograph
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 4, 2020
Former environment minister Catherine McKenna, now federal infrastructure minister, oversaw Environment and Climate Change Canada in the year for which it has received a critical 'award' for its departmental secrecy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 4, 2020
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 4, 2020
Former environment minister Catherine McKenna, now federal infrastructure minister, oversaw Environment and Climate Change Canada in the year for which it has received a critical 'award' for its departmental secrecy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | April 20, 2020
The winners of the Donner and Dafoe book prizes will be announced in anticipated ceremonies this fall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | April 20, 2020
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | April 20, 2020
The winners of the Donner and Dafoe book prizes will be announced in anticipated ceremonies this fall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2020
NDP MP Charlie Angus, left, and Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith have joined an international initiative working to combat the 'infodemic' of disinformation around COVID-19. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2020
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2020
NDP MP Charlie Angus, left, and Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith have joined an international initiative working to combat the 'infodemic' of disinformation around COVID-19. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | April 6, 2020
Reporters, pictured March 31, 2020, at the prime minister's daily morning press conference outside Rideau Cottage on the grounds of Rideau Hall in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | April 6, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | April 6, 2020
Reporters, pictured March 31, 2020, at the prime minister's daily morning press conference outside Rideau Cottage on the grounds of Rideau Hall in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DANIEL BERNHARD | April 1, 2020
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured Feb. 3 in West Block, announced measures meant to support Canadian media during the COVID-19 pandemic. That and the government’s wage subsidy program won’t be enough, writes Daniel Bernhard. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DANIEL BERNHARD | April 1, 2020
Opinion | BY DANIEL BERNHARD | April 1, 2020
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured Feb. 3 in West Block, announced measures meant to support Canadian media during the COVID-19 pandemic. That and the government’s wage subsidy program won’t be enough, writes Daniel Bernhard. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 30, 2020
Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault, pictured speaking with reporters on the Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 3, 2020. Mr. Guilbeault says the government is working on additional measures to bail out struggling media organizations 'as we speak.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 30, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 30, 2020
Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault, pictured speaking with reporters on the Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 3, 2020. Mr. Guilbeault says the government is working on additional measures to bail out struggling media organizations 'as we speak.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | March 30, 2020
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna went online to share what it's like to be an MP and a cabinet minister with kids who were home from school. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | March 30, 2020
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | March 30, 2020
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna went online to share what it's like to be an MP and a cabinet minister with kids who were home from school. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade