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Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge unveils her government’s ‘vision’ for the future of public broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada on Feb. 20. St-Onge also announced she will not be seeking re-election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARLA BOLTMAN | October 30, 2024
To date, the American streamers’ exposure of Canadian shows to Canadian audiences has been poor, writes Marla Boltman. Unsplash photograph by Shutter Speed
Opinion | BY MARLA BOLTMAN | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY MARLA BOLTMAN | October 30, 2024
To date, the American streamers’ exposure of Canadian shows to Canadian audiences has been poor, writes Marla Boltman. Unsplash photograph by Shutter Speed
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | October 30, 2024
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. It’s crucial policymakers ensure telecom regulations provide sufficient incentives to promote continuous investment in innovation and network infrastructure, writes Robert Ghiz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | October 30, 2024
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. It’s crucial policymakers ensure telecom regulations provide sufficient incentives to promote continuous investment in innovation and network infrastructure, writes Robert Ghiz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL MCNALLY | October 30, 2024
The CRTC reports that the Trans-Canada Highway still has 600 km of roadway lacking a wireless signal, writes Michael McNally. Pexels photograph by Tara Robinson
Opinion | BY MICHAEL MCNALLY | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY MICHAEL MCNALLY | October 30, 2024
The CRTC reports that the Trans-Canada Highway still has 600 km of roadway lacking a wireless signal, writes Michael McNally. Pexels photograph by Tara Robinson
Opinion | BY BRIAN LAKEY | October 30, 2024
Arif Virani
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, and Justice Minister Arif Virani. We must legislate stiffer penalties in order to prosecute, and—ideally—deter copper thieves, writes Brian Lakey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN LAKEY | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY BRIAN LAKEY | October 30, 2024
Arif Virani
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, and Justice Minister Arif Virani. We must legislate stiffer penalties in order to prosecute, and—ideally—deter copper thieves, writes Brian Lakey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERIK BOHLIN | October 30, 2024
Research over the last 20 years has established that broadband plays a significant role in enhancing productivity and economic growth, writes Erik Bohlin. Pexels photograph by Manuel Geissinger
Opinion | BY ERIK BOHLIN | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY ERIK BOHLIN | October 30, 2024
Research over the last 20 years has established that broadband plays a significant role in enhancing productivity and economic growth, writes Erik Bohlin. Pexels photograph by Manuel Geissinger
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | January 27, 2021
Among new Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s many priorities are helping grow Canada’s economy, creating jobs, ensuring Canada’s long-term competitiveness on the world stage, and promoting a cleaner environment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | January 27, 2021
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | January 27, 2021
Among new Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s many priorities are helping grow Canada’s economy, creating jobs, ensuring Canada’s long-term competitiveness on the world stage, and promoting a cleaner environment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT STEIN | November 12, 2020
It's time to stop penalizing Canadians for choosing a competitive service provider. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Opinion | BY MATT STEIN | November 12, 2020
Opinion | BY MATT STEIN | November 12, 2020
It's time to stop penalizing Canadians for choosing a competitive service provider. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Opinion | BY ROB MCMAHON | October 26, 2020
Above all, in the spirit of reconciliation and the context of COVID-19, government could provide direct funding to the non-profit and Indigenous service providers operating in high-cost service areas, writes Rob McMahon. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ROB MCMAHON | October 26, 2020
Opinion | BY ROB MCMAHON | October 26, 2020
Above all, in the spirit of reconciliation and the context of COVID-19, government could provide direct funding to the non-profit and Indigenous service providers operating in high-cost service areas, writes Rob McMahon. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
The Green Party of Canada has long called for investing and upgrading critical infrastructure to ensure safe water access in every community to end drinking water and boil water advisories and prioritize high quality, safe and affordable housing, writes leader Annamie Paul. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
The Green Party of Canada has long called for investing and upgrading critical infrastructure to ensure safe water access in every community to end drinking water and boil water advisories and prioritize high quality, safe and affordable housing, writes leader Annamie Paul. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | October 21, 2020
Rural Canadians deserve equitable internet access so they can go to school, work, and connect with loved ones no matter where they live in Canada, writes the NDP's Taylor Bachrach. Pixabay photograph by Jan Vasek
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | October 21, 2020
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | October 21, 2020
Rural Canadians deserve equitable internet access so they can go to school, work, and connect with loved ones no matter where they live in Canada, writes the NDP's Taylor Bachrach. Pixabay photograph by Jan Vasek
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | October 21, 2020
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is seen via video conference at a June 2 media availability in Ottawa. A majority of leaders surveyed confirmed the pandemic has pushed them to adopt new technologies faster than their original plans, including video conferencing, writes Harry Sharma. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | October 21, 2020
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | October 21, 2020
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is seen via video conference at a June 2 media availability in Ottawa. A majority of leaders surveyed confirmed the pandemic has pushed them to adopt new technologies faster than their original plans, including video conferencing, writes Harry Sharma. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ, TEJAS RAO | October 14, 2020
Examples of 5G-enabled technologies that will help reduce GHG emissions include smart transportation solutions that optimize vehicle traffic patterns and reduce congestion, write Robert Ghiz and Tejas Rao. Unsplash photograph by Alexander Popov
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ, TEJAS RAO | October 14, 2020
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ, TEJAS RAO | October 14, 2020
Examples of 5G-enabled technologies that will help reduce GHG emissions include smart transportation solutions that optimize vehicle traffic patterns and reduce congestion, write Robert Ghiz and Tejas Rao. Unsplash photograph by Alexander Popov
Opinion | BY BRYCE EGER | September 30, 2020
Without high-speed internet, Canadian growers will be unable to implement new technologies that will improve the sustainability of their farms and keep Canada’s agriculture industry competitive on the world stage, writes Bryce Eger. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY BRYCE EGER | September 30, 2020
Opinion | BY BRYCE EGER | September 30, 2020
Without high-speed internet, Canadian growers will be unable to implement new technologies that will improve the sustainability of their farms and keep Canada’s agriculture industry competitive on the world stage, writes Bryce Eger. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 9, 2020
Fabrication, embellishment, bigotry, and paranoia are all now part of the mix in online discourse, and trying to refute or debate with some of these nutbars is like a giant game of 'Whack-a-mole': once contradicted, they move on to another conspiracy, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 9, 2020
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 9, 2020
Fabrication, embellishment, bigotry, and paranoia are all now part of the mix in online discourse, and trying to refute or debate with some of these nutbars is like a giant game of 'Whack-a-mole': once contradicted, they move on to another conspiracy, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | August 24, 2020
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam speaks with reporters at a media availability in West Block to update Canadians about the most recent modelling for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on Aug. 14, 2020. PHAC, which Dr. Tam heads, is able to amend parts of the exposure notification app without Google and Apple. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | August 24, 2020
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | August 24, 2020
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam speaks with reporters at a media availability in West Block to update Canadians about the most recent modelling for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on Aug. 14, 2020. PHAC, which Dr. Tam heads, is able to amend parts of the exposure notification app without Google and Apple. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | July 29, 2020
Canada’s successful participation in this global recovery will depend largely on massive new investments in expanding our telecommunications networks to reach all Canadians and introducing new innovations to ensure Canadians can compete and prosper in the digital economy, writes CWTA president Robert Ghiz. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | July 29, 2020
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | July 29, 2020
Canada’s successful participation in this global recovery will depend largely on massive new investments in expanding our telecommunications networks to reach all Canadians and introducing new innovations to ensure Canadians can compete and prosper in the digital economy, writes CWTA president Robert Ghiz. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 22, 2020
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says Canada's decision on Huawei will be based on the interests and security of Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 22, 2020
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 22, 2020
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says Canada's decision on Huawei will be based on the interests and security of Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade