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The most important adventure is the chance to compare notes on our changing lives. The changes are not just personal, they are also global, writes Sheila Copps. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 21, 2025
Adam van Koeverden
If the prime minister and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden lean in here they could produce some big wins from which we’d all benefit, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 21, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 21, 2025
Adam van Koeverden
If the prime minister and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden lean in here they could produce some big wins from which we’d all benefit, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 26, 2025
Brendan Kelly’s Le CH et son peuple was published on Oct. 10, 2024. Image courtesy of Les Éditions de l'Homme
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 26, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 26, 2025
Brendan Kelly’s Le CH et son peuple was published on Oct. 10, 2024. Image courtesy of Les Éditions de l'Homme
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | March 10, 2025
Wayne Gretzky is a private citizen, and, by all accounts, a decent man. He's choosing, for his own reasons, to avoid public comment on an issue that's close to my heart, writes Matt Gurney.   Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | March 10, 2025
Wayne Gretzky is a private citizen, and, by all accounts, a decent man. He's choosing, for his own reasons, to avoid public comment on an issue that's close to my heart, writes Matt Gurney.   Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
Outgoing housing minister Sean Fraser leads the pack in the 2024 All Politics Poll survey, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has respondents divided. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia and photo illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
Outgoing housing minister Sean Fraser leads the pack in the 2024 All Politics Poll survey, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has respondents divided. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia and photo illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 11, 2024
As we grieve the Gaudreaus, let us remember the simple lessons their lives taught us, and that they are transferable beyond the ice, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CityNews
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 11, 2024
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 11, 2024
As we grieve the Gaudreaus, let us remember the simple lessons their lives taught us, and that they are transferable beyond the ice, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CityNews
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 14, 2024
The cost of hosting the games and the real day-to-day policy needs of people means we are unlikely to see an Olympics in Canada anytime soon. But the world still needs a platform to come together through sport for our collective betterment, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 14, 2024
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 14, 2024
The cost of hosting the games and the real day-to-day policy needs of people means we are unlikely to see an Olympics in Canada anytime soon. But the world still needs a platform to come together through sport for our collective betterment, writes Tim Powers. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | August 5, 2024
Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough moved quickly to stem the controversy by announcing that the federal government would be suspending funding of coaching salaries. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | August 5, 2024
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | August 5, 2024
Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough moved quickly to stem the controversy by announcing that the federal government would be suspending funding of coaching salaries. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | July 31, 2024
We have a few designers that could’ve been called upon to create fashions that would put Canada in the realm of the respectability that you all fight for. Instead, we got stylistic cheapness, writes Erica Ifill. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | July 31, 2024
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | July 31, 2024
We have a few designers that could’ve been called upon to create fashions that would put Canada in the realm of the respectability that you all fight for. Instead, we got stylistic cheapness, writes Erica Ifill. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 1, 2024
In this time of division, disrespect, and disruption, our nation is poorer without Saturday nights with hockey broadcaster Bob Cole, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of Sportsnet
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 1, 2024
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 1, 2024
In this time of division, disrespect, and disruption, our nation is poorer without Saturday nights with hockey broadcaster Bob Cole, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of Sportsnet
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 13, 2024
Sport and Physical Activity Minister Carla Qualtrough. The $104-million request from the sports sector is a small price to pay to help keep communities strong and encourage preventative wellness, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 13, 2024
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 13, 2024
Sport and Physical Activity Minister Carla Qualtrough. The $104-million request from the sports sector is a small price to pay to help keep communities strong and encourage preventative wellness, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RICHARD NORMAN | February 19, 2024
Sport and Physical Activity Minister Carla Qualtrough and the federal government should solidify a partnership with national sports organizations for the capacity and resources needed to make improvements to the foundation of sport in Canada, writes Richard Norman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RICHARD NORMAN | February 19, 2024
Opinion | BY RICHARD NORMAN | February 19, 2024
Sport and Physical Activity Minister Carla Qualtrough and the federal government should solidify a partnership with national sports organizations for the capacity and resources needed to make improvements to the foundation of sport in Canada, writes Richard Norman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 22, 2023
After winning the Grey Cup on Nov. 19, Montreal Alouettes’ Marc-Antoine Dequoy passionately decried the lack of respect for the French language at the game. RDS screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 22, 2023
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 22, 2023
After winning the Grey Cup on Nov. 19, Montreal Alouettes’ Marc-Antoine Dequoy passionately decried the lack of respect for the French language at the game. RDS screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 25, 2023
Canadian women’s soccer captain Christine Sinclair announced her retirement from international play on Oct. 20. Screenshot courtesy of CTV/IOC via CBC News
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 25, 2023
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 25, 2023
Canadian women’s soccer captain Christine Sinclair announced her retirement from international play on Oct. 20. Screenshot courtesy of CTV/IOC via CBC News
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | August 30, 2023
The Spanish women’s World Cup victory has been tainted by the actions of Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales, who inappropriately and non-consensually kissed player Jenni Hermoso during the ceremony presentation. Screenshot courtesy of BBC News
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | August 30, 2023
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | August 30, 2023
The Spanish women’s World Cup victory has been tainted by the actions of Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales, who inappropriately and non-consensually kissed player Jenni Hermoso during the ceremony presentation. Screenshot courtesy of BBC News
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 12, 2023
Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge and Michel Ruest, senior director of programs with the Department of Heritage's Sports Canada branch, appear before the House Heritage Committee on July 26, 2022, to speak about the investigation into Hockey Canada's handling of sexual misconduct allegations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 12, 2023
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 12, 2023
Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge and Michel Ruest, senior director of programs with the Department of Heritage's Sports Canada branch, appear before the House Heritage Committee on July 26, 2022, to speak about the investigation into Hockey Canada's handling of sexual misconduct allegations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 12, 2023
Senator Marilou McPhedran, pictured in June 2022, has tabled a bill that seeks to limit the misuse of non-disclosure agreements in cases involving harassment, violence, or discrimination. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 12, 2023
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 12, 2023
Senator Marilou McPhedran, pictured in June 2022, has tabled a bill that seeks to limit the misuse of non-disclosure agreements in cases involving harassment, violence, or discrimination. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2023
Senator Marilou McPhedran, seen here in June 2022, plans to table legislation next week to prevent federal monies from being used to fund abusive NDAs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2023
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2023
Senator Marilou McPhedran, seen here in June 2022, plans to table legislation next week to prevent federal monies from being used to fund abusive NDAs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade