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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 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 MICHEL MERSEREAU | October 30, 2024
Data indicates that while progress has been made in overall levels of household broadband adoption, affordability remains a problem in low-income households, writes Michel Mersereau. Unsplash photograph by Compare Fibre
Opinion | BY MICHEL MERSEREAU | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY MICHEL MERSEREAU | October 30, 2024
Data indicates that while progress has been made in overall levels of household broadband adoption, affordability remains a problem in low-income households, writes Michel Mersereau. Unsplash photograph by Compare Fibre
Opinion | BY LEN ST-AUBIN, PHILIP PALMER | October 30, 2024
Vicky Eatrides
CRTC chairperson and CEO Vicky Eatrides. The CRTC’s decision to impose contributions on streaming services before addressing the definition of Canadian content reflects its capture by legacy broadcasters, write Len St-Aubin and Philip Palmer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LEN ST-AUBIN, PHILIP PALMER | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY LEN ST-AUBIN, PHILIP PALMER | October 30, 2024
Vicky Eatrides
CRTC chairperson and CEO Vicky Eatrides. The CRTC’s decision to impose contributions on streaming services before addressing the definition of Canadian content reflects its capture by legacy broadcasters, write Len St-Aubin and Philip Palmer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GREGORY TAYLOR | October 30, 2024
Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is a boon to many in rural and remote regions, but Canada may wish to ask whether internet access should be left to the fancies of a foreign-owned company whose CEO has recently shown disdain for the democratic process, writes Gregory Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Daniel Oberhaus (2018)
Opinion | BY GREGORY TAYLOR | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY GREGORY TAYLOR | October 30, 2024
Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is a boon to many in rural and remote regions, but Canada may wish to ask whether internet access should be left to the fancies of a foreign-owned company whose CEO has recently shown disdain for the democratic process, writes Gregory Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Daniel Oberhaus (2018)
Opinion | BY ALAN MCQUINN, DANIEL CASTRO | February 14, 2018
University of Ottawa professor Michael Geist has warned that a proposed system to block websites that engage in piracy 'raises serious due-process concerns,' and threatens to 'gradually expand into demands for blocking of a wide range of other content.' The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY ALAN MCQUINN, DANIEL CASTRO | February 14, 2018
Opinion | BY ALAN MCQUINN, DANIEL CASTRO | February 14, 2018
University of Ottawa professor Michael Geist has warned that a proposed system to block websites that engage in piracy 'raises serious due-process concerns,' and threatens to 'gradually expand into demands for blocking of a wide range of other content.' The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY BARRY SOOKMAN | February 12, 2018
Earlier this month, Fairplay Canada filed an application with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission asking for the creation of an independent agency to identify websites and services that are 'blatantly, overwhelmingly, or structurally engaged in piracy.' The CRTC falls under the mandate of Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BARRY SOOKMAN | February 12, 2018
Opinion | BY BARRY SOOKMAN | February 12, 2018
Earlier this month, Fairplay Canada filed an application with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission asking for the creation of an independent agency to identify websites and services that are 'blatantly, overwhelmingly, or structurally engaged in piracy.' The CRTC falls under the mandate of Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 29, 2017
Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured last month, told reporters Nov. 27 she’s sad to hear about the closures of local newspapers announced this week, but she wouldn’t commit to any new aid. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 29, 2017
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 29, 2017
Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured last month, told reporters Nov. 27 she’s sad to hear about the closures of local newspapers announced this week, but she wouldn’t commit to any new aid. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARK BUELL | November 17, 2017
Mark Buell writes that Internet access is still characterized by high costs, low speeds, data caps, and poor or non-existent service in many rural and remote areas across Canada, such as the Nunavut capital of Iqaluit, pictured. Wikipedia/Aaron M Lloyd photograph
Opinion | BY MARK BUELL | November 17, 2017
Opinion | BY MARK BUELL | November 17, 2017
Mark Buell writes that Internet access is still characterized by high costs, low speeds, data caps, and poor or non-existent service in many rural and remote areas across Canada, such as the Nunavut capital of Iqaluit, pictured. Wikipedia/Aaron M Lloyd photograph
Opinion | BY LISA VAN DUSEN | November 1, 2017
The post-internet age allows for the positive step of anyone engaging in political discourse, but the misrepresentation of truth contributes to the corrupted, bollocks-addled, chaos-afflicted rendition of America we see today, says Lisa Van Dusen. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY LISA VAN DUSEN | November 1, 2017
Opinion | BY LISA VAN DUSEN | November 1, 2017
The post-internet age allows for the positive step of anyone engaging in political discourse, but the misrepresentation of truth contributes to the corrupted, bollocks-addled, chaos-afflicted rendition of America we see today, says Lisa Van Dusen. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY MICHAEL GEIST | October 25, 2017
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains's department asked for public submissions on Canada's new intellectual property strategy in the summer, but only received 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL GEIST | October 25, 2017
Opinion | BY MICHAEL GEIST | October 25, 2017
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains's department asked for public submissions on Canada's new intellectual property strategy in the summer, but only received 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | October 18, 2017
Reaction to Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly’s cultural policy framework has been sharp, especially in her home province of Quebec, where there’s potential for long-term political harm to the Liberals, critics say. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | October 18, 2017
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | October 18, 2017
Reaction to Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly’s cultural policy framework has been sharp, especially in her home province of Quebec, where there’s potential for long-term political harm to the Liberals, critics say. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | October 18, 2017
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains has tasked the CRTC with reconsidering its decision on allowing WiFi-based mobile virtual network operators mandated roaming access to big wireless providers’ networks. The Hill Times photo by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | October 18, 2017
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | October 18, 2017
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains has tasked the CRTC with reconsidering its decision on allowing WiFi-based mobile virtual network operators mandated roaming access to big wireless providers’ networks. The Hill Times photo by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 26, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Liberal MP Hedy Fry, chair of the House Heritage Committee. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and Cynthia Münster
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 26, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 26, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Liberal MP Hedy Fry, chair of the House Heritage Committee. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and Cynthia Münster
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | April 12, 2017
Conservative MP Tony Clement, pictured here in the House in 2015, told reporters last week he believed he was being spied on by foreign agents. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | April 12, 2017
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | April 12, 2017
Conservative MP Tony Clement, pictured here in the House in 2015, told reporters last week he believed he was being spied on by foreign agents. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | April 10, 2017
Pakistani education advocate Malala Yousafzai, 19, will address Canadian Parliament on April 12. She will become the youngest person ever to address Parliament. Photograph courtesy of the Malala Fund
FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | April 10, 2017
FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | April 10, 2017
Pakistani education advocate Malala Yousafzai, 19, will address Canadian Parliament on April 12. She will become the youngest person ever to address Parliament. Photograph courtesy of the Malala Fund
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 7, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photo. Just last week, the Liberal Party nationally sent around a review of this year’s fundraising activities to date. In each quarter, the federal party has received donations from more than 35,000 citizens with an average contribution of $91. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 7, 2016
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 7, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photo. Just last week, the Liberal Party nationally sent around a review of this year’s fundraising activities to date. In each quarter, the federal party has received donations from more than 35,000 citizens with an average contribution of $91. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright