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Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has proposed life sentences for three-time serious offenders and eliminating bail, parole, and house arrest for repeat criminals, writes DeRico Symonds. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Despite limited resources, Indigenous nations are valued partners for wildfire management agencies, especially in times of overwhelm, write Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson, Chief Conroy Sewepagaham, and Hereditary Chief Frank Brown. DND photograph by Corporal Marc-André Leclerc
Despite limited resources, Indigenous nations are valued partners for wildfire management agencies, especially in times of overwhelm, write Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson, Chief Conroy Sewepagaham, and Hereditary Chief Frank Brown. DND photograph by Corporal Marc-André Leclerc
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 28, 2025
The RCMP arrested four men on July 8 who were allegedly involved in activities intending to forcibly take possession of land in the Québec City area. Military-style training in which the accused took part. Photograph courtesy of the RCMP
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 28, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 28, 2025
The RCMP arrested four men on July 8 who were allegedly involved in activities intending to forcibly take possession of land in the Québec City area. Military-style training in which the accused took part. Photograph courtesy of the RCMP
Opinion | BY BRUCE CAMPBELL | July 6, 2025
Twelve years after the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster, the lessons have not been learned in terms of preventing future disasters, writes Bruce Campbell. Photograph courtesy of the Transportation Safety of Board Canada/Flickr
Opinion | BY BRUCE CAMPBELL | July 6, 2025
Opinion | BY BRUCE CAMPBELL | July 6, 2025
Twelve years after the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster, the lessons have not been learned in terms of preventing future disasters, writes Bruce Campbell. Photograph courtesy of the Transportation Safety of Board Canada/Flickr
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | July 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre. Canada's ambitious goals will require major initiatives by all levels of government, and by the private sector, as well as co-ordination between sectors if they are to be achieved efficiently and in a timely manner, writes Michael Hatfield. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | July 2, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | July 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre. Canada's ambitious goals will require major initiatives by all levels of government, and by the private sector, as well as co-ordination between sectors if they are to be achieved efficiently and in a timely manner, writes Michael Hatfield. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 30, 2025
Theresa Tam
Dr. Theresa Tam was Canada’s chief public health officer between June 26, 2017, and June 20, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 30, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 30, 2025
Theresa Tam
Dr. Theresa Tam was Canada’s chief public health officer between June 26, 2017, and June 20, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 29, 2024
Freedom Convoy supporters gather along Wellington Street on Feb. 17, 2022, as the occupation of downtown Ottawa entered its third week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 29, 2024
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | January 29, 2024
Freedom Convoy supporters gather along Wellington Street on Feb. 17, 2022, as the occupation of downtown Ottawa entered its third week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 18, 2024
Last year, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the government will implement its planned buyback of firearm models which have been banned since 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 18, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 18, 2024
Last year, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the government will implement its planned buyback of firearm models which have been banned since 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2024
NDP MP Matthew Green says ‘cherry-picking’ locations could open the door to ‘a change of behaviour for a short period of time’ by the police detachments involved in the data-collection pilot project. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2024
NDP MP Matthew Green says ‘cherry-picking’ locations could open the door to ‘a change of behaviour for a short period of time’ by the police detachments involved in the data-collection pilot project. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 2, 2024
A forest fire in Mistissini, Que., on June 12. 2023's wildfire season was the most destructive on record. Photograph courtesy of Department of National Defence/Cpl. Marc-André Leclerc
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 2, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 2, 2024
A forest fire in Mistissini, Que., on June 12. 2023's wildfire season was the most destructive on record. Photograph courtesy of Department of National Defence/Cpl. Marc-André Leclerc
Opinion | BY LINDSAY SLADER | December 14, 2023
When the iGaming market opened in Ontario in 2022, licensed operators incorporated sophisticated technologies to not only ensure compliance, but also to prevent money laundering and fraud, writes Lindsay Slader. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Opinion | BY LINDSAY SLADER | December 14, 2023
Opinion | BY LINDSAY SLADER | December 14, 2023
When the iGaming market opened in Ontario in 2022, licensed operators incorporated sophisticated technologies to not only ensure compliance, but also to prevent money laundering and fraud, writes Lindsay Slader. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 11, 2023
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says proposed changes to laws countering foreign interference would 'give the Government of Canada another set of tools to detect and disrupt foreign state and non-state actors that attempt to act against our national interest.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 11, 2023
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 11, 2023
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says proposed changes to laws countering foreign interference would 'give the Government of Canada another set of tools to detect and disrupt foreign state and non-state actors that attempt to act against our national interest.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUZANNE ZACCOUR, AJA MASON | December 4, 2023
The vast majority of Canadians who support stronger gun control are counting on the Senate to separate fact from fiction and pass Bill C-21, write Suzanne Zaccour and Aja Mason. Pexels photograph by Emma Guliani
Opinion | BY SUZANNE ZACCOUR, AJA MASON | December 4, 2023
Opinion | BY SUZANNE ZACCOUR, AJA MASON | December 4, 2023
The vast majority of Canadians who support stronger gun control are counting on the Senate to separate fact from fiction and pass Bill C-21, write Suzanne Zaccour and Aja Mason. Pexels photograph by Emma Guliani
Opinion | BY AMANDA DALE | November 20, 2023
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc holds a press conference in Ottawa on Sept. 18. Bill C-21 isn’t perfect, but it is well worth supporting without amending its interlocking and mutually supporting elements, writes Amanda Dale. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY AMANDA DALE | November 20, 2023
Opinion | BY AMANDA DALE | November 20, 2023
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc holds a press conference in Ottawa on Sept. 18. Bill C-21 isn’t perfect, but it is well worth supporting without amending its interlocking and mutually supporting elements, writes Amanda Dale. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ARTUR KOLDOMASOV | November 20, 2023
Liberal MP Judy Sgro gave notice for M-102, regarding countering disinformation in the House of Commons on Nov. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ARTUR KOLDOMASOV | November 20, 2023
Opinion | BY ARTUR KOLDOMASOV | November 20, 2023
Liberal MP Judy Sgro gave notice for M-102, regarding countering disinformation in the House of Commons on Nov. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 15, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed on Nov. 9 what he called a 'terrifying' rise in antisemitism and 'unacceptable' Islamophobia in the wake of a pair of shootings at two Jewish day schools and the firebombing of a synagogue and Jewish community centre in Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 15, 2023
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 15, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed on Nov. 9 what he called a 'terrifying' rise in antisemitism and 'unacceptable' Islamophobia in the wake of a pair of shootings at two Jewish day schools and the firebombing of a synagogue and Jewish community centre in Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | November 2, 2023
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc has told Senators the government will engage with hunters, sport shooters, and other groups "who have very legitimate concerns" about how Bill C-21 and accompanying regulations will be implemented. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | November 2, 2023
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | November 2, 2023
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc has told Senators the government will engage with hunters, sport shooters, and other groups "who have very legitimate concerns" about how Bill C-21 and accompanying regulations will be implemented. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NAJMA AHMED | November 2, 2023
Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc is responsible for the government's firearms legislation. Bill C-21 has been subject to frantic opposition from the gun lobby, and its merits at times are overshadowed by disinformation, writes Najma Ahmed.
Opinion | BY NAJMA AHMED | November 2, 2023
Opinion | BY NAJMA AHMED | November 2, 2023
Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc is responsible for the government's firearms legislation. Bill C-21 has been subject to frantic opposition from the gun lobby, and its merits at times are overshadowed by disinformation, writes Najma Ahmed.