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Chrystia Freeland
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland. If we don’t reimagine our railways now, others will decide the terms of our future, writes Laurence Nguyen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WILLIAM MORRISON | June 19, 2025
The Toronto-Quebec City corridor comprises 42 per cent of the national population and 43 per cent of the labour force. Political support for high-speed rail extends across both federal Liberal and Conservative parties as evidenced in their recent election platforms, writes William Morrison. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY WILLIAM MORRISON | June 19, 2025
Opinion | BY WILLIAM MORRISON | June 19, 2025
The Toronto-Quebec City corridor comprises 42 per cent of the national population and 43 per cent of the labour force. Political support for high-speed rail extends across both federal Liberal and Conservative parties as evidenced in their recent election platforms, writes William Morrison. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY STEPHEN LASKOWSKI | June 9, 2025
To truly increase efficiencies throughout the supply chain, and trucking specifically, the prime minister will need the commitment and political will of the premiers, the ministers of Transportation and mayors, writes Stephen Laskowski, president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. Photograph courtesy of Tung Lam, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY STEPHEN LASKOWSKI | June 9, 2025
Opinion | BY STEPHEN LASKOWSKI | June 9, 2025
To truly increase efficiencies throughout the supply chain, and trucking specifically, the prime minister will need the commitment and political will of the premiers, the ministers of Transportation and mayors, writes Stephen Laskowski, president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. Photograph courtesy of Tung Lam, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY DAVID ABONYI, GEORGE ABONYI | March 26, 2025
Donald Trump
The current challenges go well beyond U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy presents a framework for creative approaches to diversify its economic ties. Gage Skidmore photograph courtesy of Flickr
Opinion | BY DAVID ABONYI, GEORGE ABONYI | March 26, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID ABONYI, GEORGE ABONYI | March 26, 2025
Donald Trump
The current challenges go well beyond U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy presents a framework for creative approaches to diversify its economic ties. Gage Skidmore photograph courtesy of Flickr
Opinion | BY PASCAL CHAN | February 24, 2025
A winter aerial view of Toronto highways. The World Economic Forum’s Competitiveness Index shows an alarming decline in Canada’s transport infrastructure—our ranking fell from its peak of 10th in the world in 2008, down to 32nd in 2019, writes Pascal Chan. Image courtesy of Pexels/Avijit Singh
Opinion | BY PASCAL CHAN | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY PASCAL CHAN | February 24, 2025
A winter aerial view of Toronto highways. The World Economic Forum’s Competitiveness Index shows an alarming decline in Canada’s transport infrastructure—our ranking fell from its peak of 10th in the world in 2008, down to 32nd in 2019, writes Pascal Chan. Image courtesy of Pexels/Avijit Singh
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | February 20, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives for the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | February 20, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | February 20, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives for the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARZIA RIZVI | February 3, 2025
Persistent disruptions, whether from collective bargaining disputes, infrastructure failures, or extreme weather, create cascading effects that weaken trust among global buyers, writes Marzia Rizvi. Pexels photograph by Maximilian Ruther 
Opinion | BY MARZIA RIZVI | February 3, 2025
Opinion | BY MARZIA RIZVI | February 3, 2025
Persistent disruptions, whether from collective bargaining disputes, infrastructure failures, or extreme weather, create cascading effects that weaken trust among global buyers, writes Marzia Rizvi. Pexels photograph by Maximilian Ruther 
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 23, 2024
The 2024 fall economic statement includes a number of measures related to the public service, including millions of dollars for modernizing Service Canada locations. The Hill Times photograph by Sophall Duch
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 23, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 23, 2024
The 2024 fall economic statement includes a number of measures related to the public service, including millions of dollars for modernizing Service Canada locations. The Hill Times photograph by Sophall Duch
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
On Dec. 3, Treasury Board President Anita Anand appeared at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to take questions about cuts to the public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
On Dec. 3, Treasury Board President Anita Anand appeared at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to take questions about cuts to the public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KAREN HAMBERG | November 6, 2024
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson launched the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada: Progress Report this past May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KAREN HAMBERG | November 6, 2024
Opinion | BY KAREN HAMBERG | November 6, 2024
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson launched the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada: Progress Report this past May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RANDALL ZALAZAR | November 6, 2024
Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon. The recent rail stoppages that risked leaving our cities and towns without critical chlorine are only one example of what’s at stake if C-58 remains in place, writes Randall Zalazar. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RANDALL ZALAZAR | November 6, 2024
Opinion | BY RANDALL ZALAZAR | November 6, 2024
Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon. The recent rail stoppages that risked leaving our cities and towns without critical chlorine are only one example of what’s at stake if C-58 remains in place, writes Randall Zalazar. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT BOOKER | November 6, 2024
Anita Anand
Minister Anita Anand and Transport Canada must uphold the commitment to modernizing ports, and ensuring that Canada’s export infrastructure aligns with our national economic interests, writes Rob Booker. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT BOOKER | November 6, 2024
Opinion | BY ROBERT BOOKER | November 6, 2024
Anita Anand
Minister Anita Anand and Transport Canada must uphold the commitment to modernizing ports, and ensuring that Canada’s export infrastructure aligns with our national economic interests, writes Rob Booker. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LUIS PATRICIO | November 6, 2024
A just and effective decarbonization strategy requires rethinking car dependency and investing in sustainable, inclusive transport alternatives, writes Luis Patricio. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LUIS PATRICIO | November 6, 2024
Opinion | BY LUIS PATRICIO | November 6, 2024
A just and effective decarbonization strategy requires rethinking car dependency and investing in sustainable, inclusive transport alternatives, writes Luis Patricio. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LINDSAY KISLOCK | November 6, 2024
Anita Anand
Minister Anita Anand was sworn in for her dual role as head of the transport portfolio and president of the Treasury Board on Sept. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LINDSAY KISLOCK | November 6, 2024
Opinion | BY LINDSAY KISLOCK | November 6, 2024
Anita Anand
Minister Anita Anand was sworn in for her dual role as head of the transport portfolio and president of the Treasury Board on Sept. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON, DAVID PATERSON | November 6, 2024
Billy Bishop Airport is expected to offer full preclearance services in the autumn of 2025. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The West End
Opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON, DAVID PATERSON | November 6, 2024
Opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON, DAVID PATERSON | November 6, 2024
Billy Bishop Airport is expected to offer full preclearance services in the autumn of 2025. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The West End
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 6, 2024
Anita Anand
Transport Minister Anita Anand said enhancing connectivity and reducing bottlenecks in Quebec and areas along the St. Lawrence River would help create efficient and reliable supply chains in a Transport Canada press release on Oct. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 6, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 6, 2024
Anita Anand
Transport Minister Anita Anand said enhancing connectivity and reducing bottlenecks in Quebec and areas along the St. Lawrence River would help create efficient and reliable supply chains in a Transport Canada press release on Oct. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 18, 2024
Early morning commuters at Ottawa's Tunney Pasture transit station, which serves as a major transit hub for the nearby federal government complex, on Sept. 17, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 18, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 18, 2024
Early morning commuters at Ottawa's Tunney Pasture transit station, which serves as a major transit hub for the nearby federal government complex, on Sept. 17, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | August 23, 2024
Steven MacKinnon
On Aug. 22, Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon referred a dispute between the Teamsters Union and Canada’s two largest railways to the Canada Industrial Relations Board for binding arbitration. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | August 23, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | August 23, 2024
Steven MacKinnon
On Aug. 22, Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon referred a dispute between the Teamsters Union and Canada’s two largest railways to the Canada Industrial Relations Board for binding arbitration. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade