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Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge said 'it’s in the hands of the CRTC' after being asked for an update on Google's Canadian media compensation fund. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Two staff from Russia's state propaganda platform RT were indicted in the United States for paying $10-million to a Canadian-owned firm to create and amplify Kremlin-aligned content in Canada and the U.S. Image courtesy of RT
Two staff from Russia's state propaganda platform RT were indicted in the United States for paying $10-million to a Canadian-owned firm to create and amplify Kremlin-aligned content in Canada and the U.S. Image courtesy of RT
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 16, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, flanked by other Liberal MPs, speaks with reporters after the government reached a deal with Google for an exemption to the Online News Act on Nov. 29, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 16, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 16, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, flanked by other Liberal MPs, speaks with reporters after the government reached a deal with Google for an exemption to the Online News Act on Nov. 29, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | September 11, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
An Aug. 28 McGill University report found 'no evidence' that any political party was behind a series of bot posts about a rally held by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in Northern Ontario this summer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | September 11, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | September 11, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
An Aug. 28 McGill University report found 'no evidence' that any political party was behind a series of bot posts about a rally held by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in Northern Ontario this summer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 28, 2024
As advertising dollars dry up, and the internet and podcasts dominate, some radio stations have been closed for good, and others will likely follow. Unsplash photograph by Eric Nopanen
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 28, 2024
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 28, 2024
As advertising dollars dry up, and the internet and podcasts dominate, some radio stations have been closed for good, and others will likely follow. Unsplash photograph by Eric Nopanen
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | August 26, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's team appears to be 'really interested in getting these sorts of viral clips of Poilievre ‘owning’ reporters or owning people who oppose him,' says Sudbury.com editor Mark Gentili. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | August 26, 2024
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | August 26, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's team appears to be 'really interested in getting these sorts of viral clips of Poilievre ‘owning’ reporters or owning people who oppose him,' says Sudbury.com editor Mark Gentili. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PENNY MAMAIS | August 19, 2022
Lisa LaFlamme, pictured here delivering her farewell to viewers in a video she recorded from home, was abruptly let go from her long-time position as CTV News anchor last week. Screenshot courtesy of Twitter
Opinion | BY PENNY MAMAIS | August 19, 2022
Opinion | BY PENNY MAMAIS | August 19, 2022
Lisa LaFlamme, pictured here delivering her farewell to viewers in a video she recorded from home, was abruptly let go from her long-time position as CTV News anchor last week. Screenshot courtesy of Twitter
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 17, 2022
The Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill, left, Global News reporter Rachel Gilmore, and Toronto Star podcast co-host and producer Saba Eitizaz were named in ugly messages that have been reported to law enforcement. Global News editor-in-chief Sonia Verma says 'this type of abuse is of increasing concern.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photographs courtesy of Twitter
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 17, 2022
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 17, 2022
The Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill, left, Global News reporter Rachel Gilmore, and Toronto Star podcast co-host and producer Saba Eitizaz were named in ugly messages that have been reported to law enforcement. Global News editor-in-chief Sonia Verma says 'this type of abuse is of increasing concern.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photographs courtesy of Twitter
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 1, 2022
CTV's Glen McGregor, pictured in these screen shots, gets into a scuffle with 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich's supporters outside the downtown Ottawa courthouse following her release on bail on July 26. Screenshots courtesy of @613_Me Twitter
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 1, 2022
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 1, 2022
CTV's Glen McGregor, pictured in these screen shots, gets into a scuffle with 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich's supporters outside the downtown Ottawa courthouse following her release on bail on July 26. Screenshots courtesy of @613_Me Twitter
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 29, 2022
In an exit interview, outgoing Commissioner of Canada Elections Yves Côté reflects on his 10 years in the post, and the rise of new challenges, and opportunities, that his successor will face. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 29, 2022
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 29, 2022
In an exit interview, outgoing Commissioner of Canada Elections Yves Côté reflects on his 10 years in the post, and the rise of new challenges, and opportunities, that his successor will face. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARTIN PETRIN | June 22, 2022
‘The law according to Elon Musk’ is not an appropriate model for the way forward for securities markets or online platforms, writes Martin Petrin. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Daniel Oberhaus
Opinion | BY MARTIN PETRIN | June 22, 2022
Opinion | BY MARTIN PETRIN | June 22, 2022
‘The law according to Elon Musk’ is not an appropriate model for the way forward for securities markets or online platforms, writes Martin Petrin. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Daniel Oberhaus
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | June 19, 2022
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault, pictured in this file photograph at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, says disinformation is a 'serious threat' to Canadian democracy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | June 19, 2022
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | June 19, 2022
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault, pictured in this file photograph at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, says disinformation is a 'serious threat' to Canadian democracy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 16, 2022
Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot in the head in the occupied West Bank while wearing a press vest and helmet, as she was standing with three other journalists. Al Jazeera reports she was killed by Israeli forces; Israel disputes this. Photograph courtesy of Twitter
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 16, 2022
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 16, 2022
Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot in the head in the occupied West Bank while wearing a press vest and helmet, as she was standing with three other journalists. Al Jazeera reports she was killed by Israeli forces; Israel disputes this. Photograph courtesy of Twitter
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | May 16, 2022
According to TVO's Steve Paikin, Doug Ford, pictured on Parliament Hill in 2019, will be the first premier in 50 years not to do an interview with him. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | May 16, 2022
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | May 16, 2022
According to TVO's Steve Paikin, Doug Ford, pictured on Parliament Hill in 2019, will be the first premier in 50 years not to do an interview with him. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY DENNIS KOVTUN | May 6, 2022
Jamil Jivani, pictured right on the screen, and Roby Soave, left on the screen, debate regulating big tech. The panel was moderated by former Harper-era cabinet minister Tony Clement. The Hill Times photograph by Dennis Kovtun
News | BY DENNIS KOVTUN | May 6, 2022
News | BY DENNIS KOVTUN | May 6, 2022
Jamil Jivani, pictured right on the screen, and Roby Soave, left on the screen, debate regulating big tech. The panel was moderated by former Harper-era cabinet minister Tony Clement. The Hill Times photograph by Dennis Kovtun
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 4, 2022
Russian Ambassador Oleg Stepanov says Canada and the rest of the West are in the wrong for always accepting Ukraine's version of events and rejecting all Russian explanations. The Canadian government says it's working with many global partners to counter and correct disinformation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 4, 2022
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 4, 2022
Russian Ambassador Oleg Stepanov says Canada and the rest of the West are in the wrong for always accepting Ukraine's version of events and rejecting all Russian explanations. The Canadian government says it's working with many global partners to counter and correct disinformation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2022
Journalist Fatima Syed, addressing the room after receiving the 2022 Press Freedom Award alongside editor and publisher Tai Huynh, said 'the absence of journalism is also an issue of press freedom.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2022
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2022
Journalist Fatima Syed, addressing the room after receiving the 2022 Press Freedom Award alongside editor and publisher Tai Huynh, said 'the absence of journalism is also an issue of press freedom.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 27, 2022
Conservative leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis, left, former Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, and former Conservative MP Derek Sloan. Face it, the Conservative Party is turning into a party of grifters, and these political pranks are all game, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 27, 2022
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 27, 2022
Conservative leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis, left, former Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, and former Conservative MP Derek Sloan. Face it, the Conservative Party is turning into a party of grifters, and these political pranks are all game, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade