No fireworks this year: U.S. Embassy to showcase Fourth of July online
The Fourth of July party thrown by the U.S. Embassy is usually one of the most noteworthy events of the year, but this year it will be celebrated online. The embassy announced a series of celebratory productions to mark the 244th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence being ratified by the Second Continental Congress. There will […]
Editorial independence assured, say Facebook and Canadian Press, amid launch of $1-million fellowship
Following the launch of a fellowship between Facebook and The Canadian Press—a model CP’s executive editor says has to be “a part of the future, or there won’t be a future”—the Canadian government has confirmed it’s looking at models adopted in other countries like France and Australia to make large digital entities “pay their fair […]
‘This is a pivotal moment’: tumultuous two weeks prompt ‘soul-searching’ in newsrooms on the Hill, across Canada
As the tumultuous events of the last two weeks have prompted a “pivotal moment” in the Canadian media industry and “soul-searching in newsrooms across the country,” the leaders of a number of media organizations that report the news from Parliament Hill say they are refocusing efforts to bring more diverse perspectives and voices into their […]
After nearly three decades on the Hill, ‘fearless’ CBC reporter Julie Van Dusen takes a step back
With more than 25 years under her belt as a CBC reporter on Parliament Hill, Julie Van Dusen has lived and breathed politics like few others, having covered political conventions and elections, leadership races and state visits, and spending countless hours in Centre Block chasing down MPs and scrumming policy-makers of all stripes. Until recently, […]
Observers lament ‘sobering’ Torstar sale as new owners pledge to uphold ‘progressive nature’ of Canada’s largest newspaper
Amid ongoing turmoil within the Canadian news media landscape—problems more acute now with drastically declining advertising revenues caused by COVID-19—the impending sale of Canada’s largest daily newspaper to private owners is a “sobering moment,” says Liberal MP and former journalist Adam Vaughan. Some former journalists and MPs who spoke to The Hill Times said the deal […]
‘Sharp and relentless’: Julie Van Dusen retires from Hill reporting after more than 30 years
A staple among the halls of Parliament Hill for decades, Julie Van Dusen could always been seen chasing down politicians asking about the latest scandal. In a surprise CBC personal essay, Ms. Van Dusen announced her retirement on May 29. “I consider myself one of the luckiest reporters in Canada. I have had a career on […]
Cross-party Parliamentarians to urge feds to take strong response to new Hong Kong security law
As Chinese lawmakers have moved forward with national security legislation that threatens Hong Kong’s “one country, two systems” bedrock, Parliamentarians across the partisan spectrum will be participating in a virtual press conference to urge the federal government to take strong action in opposition to the new law. Alongside human rights activists, such as Alex Neve […]
Paul Thomas named new director of Parliamentary Internship Programme
An alumni of the Parliamentary Internship Programme will be taking the organization’s reins in July. Paul E.J. Thomas was named the program’s new director earlier this month. Mr. Thomas was an intern with the program from 2005 to 2006. Alums also include some current Parliamentarians—Liberal MP Arif Virani and Conservative MP Brad Vis—and a member […]
Maple syrup, maple chocolate, maple lollipops: a look inside Canada’s gifts to UN diplomats
When keeping up the tradition of diplomatic gift-giving, Canada’s mission to the United Nations takes cues from its flag—handing out an assortment of maple-related items to envoys from across the world. Maple syrup, maple cookies, maple butter, maple chocolate, and maple lollipops are some of the items that Canadian diplomats in New York City gift […]
Push to reopen the economy fuelled by disinformation, political gaslighting
OTTAWA—Donald Trump’s gaslighting of America is rapidly turning into Canadian policy. This is being orchestrated through an aggressive disinformation campaign, controlled and co-ordinated by the White House. On May 11, thousands of children in Quebec returned to school after an eight-week absence as a result of measures undertaken to stop the spread of COVID-19. […]
