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Snowmobiles light the drop zone before a Canadian Armed Forces battalion parachute drop near Resolute Bay, Nunavut. DND photograph by Louis Brunet
Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | December 31, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair. By adopting a focused and pragmatic strategy to protect its undersea cables, Canada can safeguard its national interests and contribute to the stability of the global order, writes Andrew Latham. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | December 31, 2024
Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | December 31, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair. By adopting a focused and pragmatic strategy to protect its undersea cables, Canada can safeguard its national interests and contribute to the stability of the global order, writes Andrew Latham. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW ERSKINE | December 9, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair. Ottawa must find the right fleet composition and capacity so the Navy can make more tactically informed decisions about its operations, writes Andrew Erskine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW ERSKINE | December 9, 2024
Opinion | BY ANDREW ERSKINE | December 9, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair. Ottawa must find the right fleet composition and capacity so the Navy can make more tactically informed decisions about its operations, writes Andrew Erskine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOHN POMEROY | December 4, 2024
Canada must prepare for minimal sea ice in the Arctic Ocean in the summer and sea level rise on all coasts as glacier melt raises sea levels, writes John W. Pomeroy, a snow and ice hydrologist at the University of Saskatchewan. Photograph courtesy of pasja1000, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY JOHN POMEROY | December 4, 2024
Opinion | BY JOHN POMEROY | December 4, 2024
Canada must prepare for minimal sea ice in the Arctic Ocean in the summer and sea level rise on all coasts as glacier melt raises sea levels, writes John W. Pomeroy, a snow and ice hydrologist at the University of Saskatchewan. Photograph courtesy of pasja1000, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 2, 2024
At first glance it would seem ludicrous to think we could deter the Russian or Chinese navies with a 7,000 ton Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship which mounts a single 25mm cannon, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal David Veldman
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 2, 2024
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 2, 2024
At first glance it would seem ludicrous to think we could deter the Russian or Chinese navies with a 7,000 ton Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship which mounts a single 25mm cannon, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal David Veldman
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 2, 2024
N.W.T Premier R.J. Simpson, left, met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in West Block on Oct. 7. A delegation of territorial government representatives and 26 Indigenous leaders visited Ottawa to discuss issues facing people in northern Canada. Photograph courtesy of Cynthia Münster
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 2, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 2, 2024
N.W.T Premier R.J. Simpson, left, met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in West Block on Oct. 7. A delegation of territorial government representatives and 26 Indigenous leaders visited Ottawa to discuss issues facing people in northern Canada. Photograph courtesy of Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | August 26, 2020
The National War Memorial is pictured on Nov. 11, 2019, during the National Remembrance Day ceremony. From 2001 to 2014, 158 Canadians soldiers died in the mission in Afghanistan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | August 26, 2020
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | August 26, 2020
The National War Memorial is pictured on Nov. 11, 2019, during the National Remembrance Day ceremony. From 2001 to 2014, 158 Canadians soldiers died in the mission in Afghanistan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 8, 2020
After a questioned referendum, Russian President Vladimir Putin can keep his hold on power until 2036. United Nations photograph by Cia Pak
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 8, 2020
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 8, 2020
After a questioned referendum, Russian President Vladimir Putin can keep his hold on power until 2036. United Nations photograph by Cia Pak
Opinion | BY NATALIA LOUKACHEVA | July 1, 2020
Then-Finnish foreign minister Minister Timo Soini and then-foreign minister Chrystia Freeland greet each other at the May 6, 2019, Arctic Council Ministerial Dinner in Finland. All Arctic states should continue and strengthen their co-operation in adapting to climate change, writes Natalia Loukacheva. Photograph courtesy of Jouni Porsanger/Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Opinion | BY NATALIA LOUKACHEVA | July 1, 2020
Opinion | BY NATALIA LOUKACHEVA | July 1, 2020
Then-Finnish foreign minister Minister Timo Soini and then-foreign minister Chrystia Freeland greet each other at the May 6, 2019, Arctic Council Ministerial Dinner in Finland. All Arctic states should continue and strengthen their co-operation in adapting to climate change, writes Natalia Loukacheva. Photograph courtesy of Jouni Porsanger/Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP PAM DAMOFF | June 10, 2020
Tom Wong, executive director and chief medical officer of public health at Indigenous Services Canada, speaks at an April 30 press conference in the West Block about the COVID-19 pandemic. The government’s first priority was to respond to immediate health needs supporting the rapid and efficient public health response for Indigenous communities to the current COVID-19 pandemic, writes Liberal MP Pam Damoff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP PAM DAMOFF | June 10, 2020
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP PAM DAMOFF | June 10, 2020
Tom Wong, executive director and chief medical officer of public health at Indigenous Services Canada, speaks at an April 30 press conference in the West Block about the COVID-19 pandemic. The government’s first priority was to respond to immediate health needs supporting the rapid and efficient public health response for Indigenous communities to the current COVID-19 pandemic, writes Liberal MP Pam Damoff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Virginia Falls in the Northwest Territories is pictured. Tourism—a significant growth sector and source of opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities—has been all but shut down, and the airlines that are a critical lifeline for our territories are struggling, writes Premier Caroline Cochrane. Flickr photograph by Viaje a Canada
Virginia Falls in the Northwest Territories is pictured. Tourism—a significant growth sector and source of opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities—has been all but shut down, and the airlines that are a critical lifeline for our territories are struggling, writes Premier Caroline Cochrane. Flickr photograph by Viaje a Canada
The new realities created by the pandemic is providing an overdue opportunity to shine a spotlight on Indigenous knowledge, Inuit self-determination in research, and meaningful North-South science partnerships. Flickr photograph by Fiona Paton
The new realities created by the pandemic is providing an overdue opportunity to shine a spotlight on Indigenous knowledge, Inuit self-determination in research, and meaningful North-South science partnerships. Flickr photograph by Fiona Paton
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has invested more money in the Nutrition North program to increase subsidy rates that lower the cost of nutritious foods, writes Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has invested more money in the Nutrition North program to increase subsidy rates that lower the cost of nutritious foods, writes Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY NATAN OBED | June 10, 2020
Strict travel restrictions to Inuit regions have been effective at keeping COVID-19 out of most Inuit communities so far, writes Natan Obed, but as the pandemic extends into the short Arctic summer season, Inuit communities will be faced with hard choices. Flickr photograph by Fiona Paton
Opinion | BY NATAN OBED | June 10, 2020
Opinion | BY NATAN OBED | June 10, 2020
Strict travel restrictions to Inuit regions have been effective at keeping COVID-19 out of most Inuit communities so far, writes Natan Obed, but as the pandemic extends into the short Arctic summer season, Inuit communities will be faced with hard choices. Flickr photograph by Fiona Paton
Opinion | BY MARK MALLORY | June 10, 2020
Currently, Nunavut remains the only jurisdiction in Canada where COVID-19 has not reached. So, a southern scientific team coming north to conduct research could introduce the virus, which would have devastating consequences, writes Mark Mallory. Photograph courtesy of Mark Mallory
Opinion | BY MARK MALLORY | June 10, 2020
Opinion | BY MARK MALLORY | June 10, 2020
Currently, Nunavut remains the only jurisdiction in Canada where COVID-19 has not reached. So, a southern scientific team coming north to conduct research could introduce the virus, which would have devastating consequences, writes Mark Mallory. Photograph courtesy of Mark Mallory
Opinion | BY MICHAEL MANN | June 10, 2020
EU-funded research with Canadian participation includes a project to give polar scientists better access to ice-breakers and improve marine-based research in the ice-covered Arctic Ocean, writes Michael Mann. NOAA photograph by Jeremy Potter
Opinion | BY MICHAEL MANN | June 10, 2020
Opinion | BY MICHAEL MANN | June 10, 2020
EU-funded research with Canadian participation includes a project to give polar scientists better access to ice-breakers and improve marine-based research in the ice-covered Arctic Ocean, writes Michael Mann. NOAA photograph by Jeremy Potter
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | June 10, 2020
Dan Vandal is the first person to hold the standalone title of minister of northern affairs. The coronavirus pandemic 'threw a monkey wrench' into the work he was tackling in his mandate letter, he says. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | June 10, 2020
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | June 10, 2020
Dan Vandal is the first person to hold the standalone title of minister of northern affairs. The coronavirus pandemic 'threw a monkey wrench' into the work he was tackling in his mandate letter, he says. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP BOB ZIMMER | June 10, 2020
Nunavut Premier Joe Savikataaq is pictured in Ottawa in November 2019. It is clear that the success the North has had in blocking the spread of COVID-19 has been thanks to the quick action of northern leadership, writes Conservative MP Bob Zimmer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP BOB ZIMMER | June 10, 2020
Opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE MP BOB ZIMMER | June 10, 2020
Nunavut Premier Joe Savikataaq is pictured in Ottawa in November 2019. It is clear that the success the North has had in blocking the spread of COVID-19 has been thanks to the quick action of northern leadership, writes Conservative MP Bob Zimmer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade