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Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal. We need strategic federal investment and meaningful partnerships with Inuit communities and private-sector providers to create sustainable, long-term connectivity in the Arctic, writes Erin O’Toole. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal MP Kody Blois chairs the House Agriculture Committee, whose recent report recognizes that oligopolies and monopolies are extracting unreasonable profits at the expense of farmers and consumers, write Marissa Alexander and Wade Thorhaug. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal MP Kody Blois chairs the House Agriculture Committee, whose recent report recognizes that oligopolies and monopolies are extracting unreasonable profits at the expense of farmers and consumers, write Marissa Alexander and Wade Thorhaug. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal. Canada has fallen far behind other nations in the Arctic with respect to infrastructure and security investments in their northern regions, write Madeleine Redfern and Sean Boyd. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal. Canada has fallen far behind other nations in the Arctic with respect to infrastructure and security investments in their northern regions, write Madeleine Redfern and Sean Boyd. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JAMES MOORE, LUC CASSIVI | May 29, 2024
Members of 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry jump into a drop zone during Exercise Arctic Ram near Resolute Bay, Nunavut, on Feb. 12, 2016. DND photograph by MCpl Louis Brunet
Opinion | BY JAMES MOORE, LUC CASSIVI | May 29, 2024
Opinion | BY JAMES MOORE, LUC CASSIVI | May 29, 2024
Members of 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry jump into a drop zone during Exercise Arctic Ram near Resolute Bay, Nunavut, on Feb. 12, 2016. DND photograph by MCpl Louis Brunet
Opinion | BY KEN COATES | January 31, 2024
The community of Apex, Nunavut. Small and widely distributed populations, vast expanses of land, and the high cost of living, working, and building will always make the Far North reliant on southern funds. But the balance can shift, writes Ken Coates. Photograph courtesy of Aaron Lloyd/Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY KEN COATES | January 31, 2024
Opinion | BY KEN COATES | January 31, 2024
The community of Apex, Nunavut. Small and widely distributed populations, vast expanses of land, and the high cost of living, working, and building will always make the Far North reliant on southern funds. But the balance can shift, writes Ken Coates. Photograph courtesy of Aaron Lloyd/Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY NDP MP LORI IDLOUT | January 31, 2024
The housing crisis raises many challenges, and Nunavut’s climate makes things even more difficult, writes Lori Idlout. Photograph courtesy of Timothy Neesam/Flickr
Opinion | BY NDP MP LORI IDLOUT | January 31, 2024
Opinion | BY NDP MP LORI IDLOUT | January 31, 2024
The housing crisis raises many challenges, and Nunavut’s climate makes things even more difficult, writes Lori Idlout. Photograph courtesy of Timothy Neesam/Flickr
Opinion | BY EDWARD WHITCOMB | March 16, 2018
Demonstrators outside Canada’s Supreme Court in 2016 protest the reversal of the flow of crude oil in Enbridge’s Line 9 pipeline. The court later ruled in favour of Enbridge, dismissing the legal challenge from the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDWARD WHITCOMB | March 16, 2018
Opinion | BY EDWARD WHITCOMB | March 16, 2018
Demonstrators outside Canada’s Supreme Court in 2016 protest the reversal of the flow of crude oil in Enbridge’s Line 9 pipeline. The court later ruled in favour of Enbridge, dismissing the legal challenge from the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | January 23, 2018
Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott outlined the key priorities of the new Department of Indigenous Services Canada at a press conference on Jan. 23 in the National Press Theatre. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | January 23, 2018
News | BY JOLSON LIM | January 23, 2018
Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott outlined the key priorities of the new Department of Indigenous Services Canada at a press conference on Jan. 23 in the National Press Theatre. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | January 17, 2018
Liberal Sen. Charlie Watt, left, chairs the Senate's new Arctic Committee, which was created in collaboration with committee deputy chair Conservative Sen. Dennis Patterson, right. The Hill Times file photo and photograph courtesy of Dennis Patterson
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | January 17, 2018
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | January 17, 2018
Liberal Sen. Charlie Watt, left, chairs the Senate's new Arctic Committee, which was created in collaboration with committee deputy chair Conservative Sen. Dennis Patterson, right. The Hill Times file photo and photograph courtesy of Dennis Patterson
Opinion | BY PAUL JOFFE, SHERYL LIGHTFOOT | January 10, 2018
NDP MP Romeo Saganash’s private member’s bill to implement the United Nations Declaration on Indigenous Rights (UNDRIP) is a necessary step towards meaningful reconciliation, Sheryl Lightfoot and Paul Joffe write. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAUL JOFFE, SHERYL LIGHTFOOT | January 10, 2018
Opinion | BY PAUL JOFFE, SHERYL LIGHTFOOT | January 10, 2018
NDP MP Romeo Saganash’s private member’s bill to implement the United Nations Declaration on Indigenous Rights (UNDRIP) is a necessary step towards meaningful reconciliation, Sheryl Lightfoot and Paul Joffe write. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | December 18, 2017
'When were First Nations' issues and priorities gaining the attention that they are now?' asked Perry Bellegarde, AFN national chief, in an interview with The Hill Times' editorial board on Dec. 13. He suggested his organization's lobby efforts have helped secure $11.8-billion worth of federal investments towards Indigenous people. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | December 18, 2017
News | BY JOLSON LIM | December 18, 2017
'When were First Nations' issues and priorities gaining the attention that they are now?' asked Perry Bellegarde, AFN national chief, in an interview with The Hill Times' editorial board on Dec. 13. He suggested his organization's lobby efforts have helped secure $11.8-billion worth of federal investments towards Indigenous people. 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
Dennis Patterson is a Conservative Senator for Nunavut. Photograph courtesy of Senator Dennis Patterson
Dennis Patterson is a Conservative Senator for Nunavut. Photograph courtesy of Senator Dennis Patterson
Inuit graphic artist and sculptor Kenojuak Ashevak, seen in a photo dated December 1980, helped disseminate authentic Arctic life to the rest of Canada. Photograph courtesy of Library and Archives Canada
Inuit graphic artist and sculptor Kenojuak Ashevak, seen in a photo dated December 1980, helped disseminate authentic Arctic life to the rest of Canada. Photograph courtesy of Library and Archives Canada
Opinion | BY INDEPENDENT MP HUNTER TOOTOO | October 25, 2017
Independent MP Hunter Tootoo, pictured centre with residents in Resolute Bay, travelled to all 25 fly-in Nunavut communities over the last year, meeting with community members in each one. Photograph courtesy of Hunter Tootoo
Opinion | BY INDEPENDENT MP HUNTER TOOTOO | October 25, 2017
Opinion | BY INDEPENDENT MP HUNTER TOOTOO | October 25, 2017
Independent MP Hunter Tootoo, pictured centre with residents in Resolute Bay, travelled to all 25 fly-in Nunavut communities over the last year, meeting with community members in each one. Photograph courtesy of Hunter Tootoo
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MICHAEL MCLEOD | October 25, 2017
Former MP David Emerson, pictured in 2008, chaired the review of the Canada Transportation Act between June 2014 and December 2015, which recommended that Canada focus on nation-building projects. The Hill Times file photo
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MICHAEL MCLEOD | October 25, 2017
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP MICHAEL MCLEOD | October 25, 2017
Former MP David Emerson, pictured in 2008, chaired the review of the Canada Transportation Act between June 2014 and December 2015, which recommended that Canada focus on nation-building projects. The Hill Times file photo
News | BY EMILY HAWS | October 25, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks on Parliament Hill for the Families of Sisters in Spirit Vigil on Oct. 4. The government has committed to addressing the Indigenous youth suicide crisis, but critics are slamming a government response to a House committee report because it does not take enough action. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | October 25, 2017
News | BY EMILY HAWS | October 25, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks on Parliament Hill for the Families of Sisters in Spirit Vigil on Oct. 4. The government has committed to addressing the Indigenous youth suicide crisis, but critics are slamming a government response to a House committee report because it does not take enough action. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | October 25, 2017
The Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce has endorsed the idea of a 'Northern Corridor' that could help lower the costs of moving goods in and out of Churchill, Man., connecting the North to Southern Canada. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
News | BY JOLSON LIM | October 25, 2017
News | BY JOLSON LIM | October 25, 2017
The Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce has endorsed the idea of a 'Northern Corridor' that could help lower the costs of moving goods in and out of Churchill, Man., connecting the North to Southern Canada. Photograph courtesy of Pexels