Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s April 16 budget offers a key moment to better invest in Indigenous futures, and detail the Indigenous equity-loan guarantee program announced in the fall economic statement, write Wayne McQuabbie, Gregory Newton, and John Beaucage. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Dismantling the barriers that have historically impeded Indigenous access to capital allows us to participate fully and fairly in the economy.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s April 16 budget offers a key moment to better invest in Indigenous futures, and detail the Indigenous equity-loan guarantee program announced in the fall economic statement, write Wayne McQuabbie, Gregory Newton, and John Beaucage. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic's office reviewed 32 federal contracts awarded to McKinsey and Company, and found there was a lack of documentation 'to demonstrate
The federal government coughed up a total of $117-million in contracts to consulting firm McKinsey and Company between 2011 and 2023, according to Office of the Procurement Ombud, headed by Alexander Jeglic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic's office reviewed 32 federal contracts awarded to McKinsey and Company, and found there was a lack of documentation 'to demonstrate
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic's office reviewed 32 federal contracts awarded to McKinsey and Company, and found there was a lack of documentation 'to demonstrate
The federal government coughed up a total of $117-million in contracts to consulting firm McKinsey and Company between 2011 and 2023, according to Office of the Procurement Ombud, headed by Alexander Jeglic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tries on new shoes by Maguire at her office in downtown Ottawa on April 15, 2024, in preparation for delivering her federal budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tries on new shoes by Maguire at her office in downtown Ottawa on April 15, 2024, in preparation for delivering her federal budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, does want a bigger war than either Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei, centre, or American President Joe Biden are willing to give him. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
The obvious way for Israel’s prime minister to escape from the dilemma in the Gaza Strip was to make the war bigger by dragging
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, does want a bigger war than either Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei, centre, or American President Joe Biden are willing to give him. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
An electric bus is pictured at the OC Transpo garage on St. Laurent Boulevard in Ottawa on Jan. 19, 2023. To decarbonize successfully, we can’t avoid the hard discussions around battery fires, battery waste, and increased battery prices with global supply constraints, writes Josipa Petrunic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ignoring the issue may not only come at the expense of public safety, but also that of the public perception to act on climate
An electric bus is pictured at the OC Transpo garage on St. Laurent Boulevard in Ottawa on Jan. 19, 2023. To decarbonize successfully, we can’t avoid the hard discussions around battery fires, battery waste, and increased battery prices with global supply constraints, writes Josipa Petrunic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair took two years to unveil the defence policy update, which is not an ‘urgent’ response in any universe, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Perhaps the most important detail to remember is that this is a projected 20-year plan, which is unlikely to survive any change in government.
Defence Minister Bill Blair took two years to unveil the defence policy update, which is not an ‘urgent’ response in any universe, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The East Block cafeteria has survived the chopping block—at least for now—after Senators recently weighed closing it, and replacing it with a vending machine.
The Senate of Canada Building at 1 Rideau St., the Upper Chamber's temporary home during ongoing renovations to the Centre Block building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The East Block cafeteria has survived the chopping block—at least for now—after Senators recently weighed closing it, and replacing it with a vending machine.
The East Block cafeteria has survived the chopping block—at least for now—after Senators recently weighed closing it, and replacing it with a vending machine.
The Senate of Canada Building at 1 Rideau St., the Upper Chamber's temporary home during ongoing renovations to the Centre Block building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Employment and Workforce Development Minister Randy Boissonnault’s department is responsible for funding the Global Skills Opportunity. The program helps to make international work and study experiences more accessible to students who face barriers to participation, writes Perrin Beatty. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It makes good business sense for the Global Skills Opportunity program to become a permanent part of Canada’s ambition for growth.
Employment and Workforce Development Minister Randy Boissonnault’s department is responsible for funding the Global Skills Opportunity. The program helps to make international work and study experiences more accessible to students who face barriers to participation, writes Perrin Beatty. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
RCMP Commissioner Michel Duheme. Civilian oversight and accountability of policing is an essential plank of any democracy, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If MPs felt the same fear that Indigenous peoples do when they see an RCMP officer, maybe—just maybe—we’d see some urgency.
RCMP Commissioner Michel Duheme. Civilian oversight and accountability of policing is an essential plank of any democracy, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
However, even though a number of factors are currently against the government, it appears unlikely the Liberals would lose the Toronto-St. Paul’s byelection, says
Former Liberal MP and cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett represented the riding of Toronto-St. Paul's, Ont. for about 26 years. She now is Canada's ambassador to Denmark. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
However, even though a number of factors are currently against the government, it appears unlikely the Liberals would lose the Toronto-St. Paul’s byelection, says
However, even though a number of factors are currently against the government, it appears unlikely the Liberals would lose the Toronto-St. Paul’s byelection, says
Former Liberal MP and cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett represented the riding of Toronto-St. Paul's, Ont. for about 26 years. She now is Canada's ambassador to Denmark. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Dry conditions continue across much of the country, and above average temperatures are expected this spring, while modelling for rainfall is less certain.
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says 'we can expect that the wildfire season will start sooner and end later and potentially be more explosive.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Dry conditions continue across much of the country, and above average temperatures are expected this spring, while modelling for rainfall is less certain.
Dry conditions continue across much of the country, and above average temperatures are expected this spring, while modelling for rainfall is less certain.
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says 'we can expect that the wildfire season will start sooner and end later and potentially be more explosive.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on Feb. 6, 2024, will table the federal budget on April 16 at 4 p.m. in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada urgently needs a bold growth strategy if we are to face the future with confidence, rather than channelling down into a despairing view
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on Feb. 6, 2024, will table the federal budget on April 16 at 4 p.m. in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Treasury Board President Anita Anand, left, and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who will present the 2024 budget on April 16. Public finance experts say there's room to better organize that data and integrate it with the estimates, which are Anand's responsibility. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Many experts say the budget should be presented before the main estimates, possibly on a fixed annual date. Liberal MP John McKay says MPs
Treasury Board President Anita Anand, left, and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who will present the 2024 budget on April 16. Public finance experts say there's room to better organize that data and integrate it with the estimates, which are Anand's responsibility. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Regarding last Monday’s editorial cartoon (The Hill Times, April 8) by Michael de Adder. Some editorial cartoons are meant to comment on current events,
Regarding last Monday’s editorial cartoon (The Hill Times, April 8) by Michael de Adder. Some editorial cartoons are meant to comment on current events,
Regarding last Monday’s editorial cartoon (The Hill Times, April 8) by Michael de Adder. Some editorial cartoons are meant to comment on current events,
Health Minister Mark Holland told the House Health Committee last month that he was committed to creating a breast implant registry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada is the only G7 country without a national breast implant registry. March 29 marked the 120-day deadline for the government to respond to
Health Minister Mark Holland told the House Health Committee last month that he was committed to creating a breast implant registry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivers a keynote address at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa on April 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Politicians, columnists, politicos, and some of the biggest names in the “Movement Conservatism” descended on the Westin Hotel on April 10 to kick off
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivers a keynote address at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa on April 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott, left, former British prime minister Boris Johnson open the Canada Strong and Free Conference at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa on April 10. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Over 1,000 guests including Conservative MPs, strategists and staffers attended the keynote panel on April 10.
Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott, left, former British prime minister Boris Johnson open the Canada Strong and Free Conference at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa on April 10. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Independent Senator Ratna Omidvar, left, Conservative Senator Denise Batters, and ISG Senator Diane Bellemare, chair of the Senate Rules Committee. Omidvar says the Senate committee system does not work. All three Senators sit on the Senate Rules Committee. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, courtesy of Senate's Government Representative Office
Having more than nine members often means there are a few ‘free-riders’ who don’t do the work, says Progressive Senator Diane Bellemare, while nine
Independent Senator Ratna Omidvar, left, Conservative Senator Denise Batters, and ISG Senator Diane Bellemare, chair of the Senate Rules Committee. Omidvar says the Senate committee system does not work. All three Senators sit on the Senate Rules Committee. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, courtesy of Senate's Government Representative Office
As ocean nations, there is significant economic opportunity in achieving emissions reductions targets through the sustainable development of our ocean and the solutions it
On April 11, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster and the Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa hosted leaders in industry, ocean technology, community, and the public sector to discuss the prioritization of the ocean sector. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
As ocean nations, there is significant economic opportunity in achieving emissions reductions targets through the sustainable development of our ocean and the solutions it
As ocean nations, there is significant economic opportunity in achieving emissions reductions targets through the sustainable development of our ocean and the solutions it
On April 11, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster and the Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa hosted leaders in industry, ocean technology, community, and the public sector to discuss the prioritization of the ocean sector. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
NDP MP Don Davies, Independent MP Han Dong, Independent Senator Paul Massicotte, Conservative Senator Victor Oh, and Liberal MP Majid Jowhari met with Chinese officials in Beijing at the end of March. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia; photograph courtesy of Twitter
The group talked trade, environment, and human rights with officials in China's government.
NDP MP Don Davies, Independent MP Han Dong, Independent Senator Paul Massicotte, Conservative Senator Victor Oh, and Liberal MP Majid Jowhari met with Chinese officials in Beijing at the end of March. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia; photograph courtesy of Twitter
Plus, Poilievre, parental rights, and the ‘net-zero rebellion’.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will deliver a speech to the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Poilievre, parental rights, and the ‘net-zero rebellion’.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will deliver a speech to the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The budget is the perfect time for Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to detail the structure of the new benefit, write Renze Nauta and Andreae Sennyah.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Lessons learned from the employment insurance model should find their way into the new benefit.
The budget is the perfect time for Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to detail the structure of the new benefit, write Renze Nauta and Andreae Sennyah.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
To understand and maximize value, we should know why the government chose this odd-duck model, and diabetes and contraception drugs over others. Politics over
Health Minister Mark Holland has suggested the national pharmacare plan would initially cost about $1.5-billion annually, but that depends on the scope and pace of those bilateral agreements, writes Chris Bonnett.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
To understand and maximize value, we should know why the government chose this odd-duck model, and diabetes and contraception drugs over others. Politics over
To understand and maximize value, we should know why the government chose this odd-duck model, and diabetes and contraception drugs over others. Politics over
Health Minister Mark Holland has suggested the national pharmacare plan would initially cost about $1.5-billion annually, but that depends on the scope and pace of those bilateral agreements, writes Chris Bonnett.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ottawa can better support the oral health care of long-term care residents by implementing national standards and team-based care that includes dental hygienists.
Health Minister Mark Holland is responsible for the government's dental care plan. As the plan is rolled out, this is a great time to reflect on the key role oral health care plays in all aspects of life, writes Francine Trudeau. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Ottawa can better support the oral health care of long-term care residents by implementing national standards and team-based care that includes dental hygienists.
Ottawa can better support the oral health care of long-term care residents by implementing national standards and team-based care that includes dental hygienists.
Health Minister Mark Holland is responsible for the government's dental care plan. As the plan is rolled out, this is a great time to reflect on the key role oral health care plays in all aspects of life, writes Francine Trudeau. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
There are recent director-level changes in the offices of both Women, Gender Equality, and Youth Minister Marci Ien, left, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Katherine O’Halloran is back from leave and has returned to her post as director of operations to Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor.
There are recent director-level changes in the offices of both Women, Gender Equality, and Youth Minister Marci Ien, left, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
A ceasefire would almost certainly involve the collapse of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition government, leaving him exposed to conviction in the corruption trial currently paused by the war. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Conflict with Iran could serve the interests of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu very well. For Netanyahu is running out of road.
A ceasefire would almost certainly involve the collapse of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition government, leaving him exposed to conviction in the corruption trial currently paused by the war. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The parties led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are seeking another delay in a years-long battle over how their parties use the personal information of Canadian voters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
On March 20, the Liberal government tabled Bill C-65. Eight days later, the Liberal Party filed an application to adjourn the coming voter privacy
The parties led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are seeking another delay in a years-long battle over how their parties use the personal information of Canadian voters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair was among the members of cabinet who unveiled the government's defence policy update on April 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The April 8 policy update acknowledged that ‘defence procurement takes too long in Canada and needs to be faster and more effective,’ but the
Defence Minister Bill Blair was among the members of cabinet who unveiled the government's defence policy update on April 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Boris Johnson and Tony Abbott speak to conservatives in Ottawa.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will testify before the Foreign Interference Commission this afternoon in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Boris Johnson and Tony Abbott speak to conservatives in Ottawa.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will testify before the Foreign Interference Commission this afternoon in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence industry players and observers have been eagerly awaiting the Liberal government’s update to the 2017 Strong, Secure, Engaged policy for two years. First
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, left, Defence Minister Bill Blair, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the defence policy update at CFB Trenton on April 8. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
Defence industry players and observers have been eagerly awaiting the Liberal government’s update to the 2017 Strong, Secure, Engaged policy for two years. First
Defence industry players and observers have been eagerly awaiting the Liberal government’s update to the 2017 Strong, Secure, Engaged policy for two years. First
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, left, Defence Minister Bill Blair, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the defence policy update at CFB Trenton on April 8. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference on April 3. The inquiry will finish its Stage 1 hearings on April 10, hearing from top members of cabinet, such as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, National Defence Minister Bill Blair, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
When he testifies on April 10, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will have to answer for why his party continues to allow international students to
Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference on April 3. The inquiry will finish its Stage 1 hearings on April 10, hearing from top members of cabinet, such as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, National Defence Minister Bill Blair, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Ontario government has deeply disappointed anti-violence advocates by refusing to implement the key recommendation from the inquest jury on the murders of Nathalie
Left to his own devices, Ontario Premier Doug Ford seems inclined to ignore the problem of domestic violence, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Ontario government has deeply disappointed anti-violence advocates by refusing to implement the key recommendation from the inquest jury on the murders of Nathalie
The Ontario government has deeply disappointed anti-violence advocates by refusing to implement the key recommendation from the inquest jury on the murders of Nathalie
Left to his own devices, Ontario Premier Doug Ford seems inclined to ignore the problem of domestic violence, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s myriad pre-budget announcements since the end of March haven’t immediately appeared to move the needle in his party’s favour, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
The massive mountain the feds need to overcome for success is what seems to be an already deeply ingrained frustration with the prime minister,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s myriad pre-budget announcements since the end of March haven’t immediately appeared to move the needle in his party’s favour, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
Defence Minister Bill Blair, pictured right with Chief of Defence Staff Wayne Eyre, released a long-anticipated defence policy update on April 8, promising nearly $73-billion in new funding over the next 20 years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Only 11 per cent of the new money announced in the much-anticipated defence policy update will be doled out in the first five years
Defence Minister Bill Blair, pictured right with Chief of Defence Staff Wayne Eyre, released a long-anticipated defence policy update on April 8, promising nearly $73-billion in new funding over the next 20 years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Despite flooding the zone ahead of the budget, being aggressive will only take the Liberals so far, and budget announcements without proper execution would
Clockwise from top left: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Families Minister Jenna Sudds, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, and Housing Minister Sean Fraser have joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in daily press conferences across the country to highlight upcoming budget spending. Screenshots courtesy of CPAC
Despite flooding the zone ahead of the budget, being aggressive will only take the Liberals so far, and budget announcements without proper execution would
Despite flooding the zone ahead of the budget, being aggressive will only take the Liberals so far, and budget announcements without proper execution would
Clockwise from top left: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Families Minister Jenna Sudds, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, and Housing Minister Sean Fraser have joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in daily press conferences across the country to highlight upcoming budget spending. Screenshots courtesy of CPAC
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. The Canadian government has committed more than $165-million in humanitarian funding to Sudan and its neighbouring countries affected by the crisis, but there is still much more to be done, write the heads of four international aid organizations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
We are failing the people of Sudan, who have displayed remarkable resilience in the face of tremendous violence.
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. The Canadian government has committed more than $165-million in humanitarian funding to Sudan and its neighbouring countries affected by the crisis, but there is still much more to be done, write the heads of four international aid organizations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Bloc MP Marilène Gill, and Sport Minister and Liberal MP Carla Qualtrough were the top three highest-spending MPs during the first three quarters of 2023-24. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
In terms of MP office expenses, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was the highest-spender during the first three quarters of 2023-24, having spent almost all
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Bloc MP Marilène Gill, and Sport Minister and Liberal MP Carla Qualtrough were the top three highest-spending MPs during the first three quarters of 2023-24. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 House Sitting Schedule—The House is scheduled to sit for a total of 125 days in 2024. The House will sit until
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, will speak at Canada Strong and Free’s annual networking conference, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver remarks at the Broadbent Institute's annual Progress Summit, both of which run April 10-12 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 House Sitting Schedule—The House is scheduled to sit for a total of 125 days in 2024. The House will sit until
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, will speak at Canada Strong and Free’s annual networking conference, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver remarks at the Broadbent Institute's annual Progress Summit, both of which run April 10-12 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
On May 12, the lawn in front of Centre Block will transform into a giant chess board with people representing the game pieces as 'live' chess comes to Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Plus, Jagmeet Singh to give the Bell Lecture on April 30, Goldy Hyder to co-chair 2025 AusCan Forum, and the Treasury Board ditches PDFs.
On May 12, the lawn in front of Centre Block will transform into a giant chess board with people representing the game pieces as 'live' chess comes to Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
