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Liberal MP and doctor Marcus Powlowski continues to practice medicine in his riding of Thunder Bay-Rainy River, Ont. ‘I don’t spend a lot of time talking politics when I’m practising medicine. People are happy to see a doctor and I think the lack of primary health care has become so chronic, people don’t usually bother mentioning it,’ he says. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 2, 2025
Kelly Block
Conservative MP Kelly Block moved a motion at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to compel departments to respond to the Parliamentary Budget Office's information request on Dec. 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 2, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 2, 2025
Kelly Block
Conservative MP Kelly Block moved a motion at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to compel departments to respond to the Parliamentary Budget Office's information request on Dec. 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, is looked upon favourably by 34 per cent of Canadians, while Prime Minister Mark Carney is approved by 52 per cent of Canadians, according to data from the Angus Reid Institute released on Nov. 17. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, is looked upon favourably by 34 per cent of Canadians, while Prime Minister Mark Carney is approved by 52 per cent of Canadians, according to data from the Angus Reid Institute released on Nov. 17. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DANIEL ESCOTT | November 27, 2025
AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon. The funding for artificial intelligence is historic and necessary, but the current conversation around AI sovereignty in Canada is dangerously myopic, writes Daniel Escott. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DANIEL ESCOTT | November 27, 2025
Opinion | BY DANIEL ESCOTT | November 27, 2025
AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon. The funding for artificial intelligence is historic and necessary, but the current conversation around AI sovereignty in Canada is dangerously myopic, writes Daniel Escott. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEVIN LYNCH, PAUL DEEGAN | November 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, pictured Oct. 7, 2025, with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Photograph courtesy of the White House
Opinion | BY KEVIN LYNCH, PAUL DEEGAN | November 26, 2025
Opinion | BY KEVIN LYNCH, PAUL DEEGAN | November 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, pictured Oct. 7, 2025, with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Photograph courtesy of the White House
Opinion | BY REBECCA BAILEY, SARAH HASHEM | November 26, 2025
Excluding women from AI planning will risk slowing down AI adoption nationwide, write Rebecca Bailey and Sarah Hashem. Unsplash photograph by Christina @ wocintechchat.com
Opinion | BY REBECCA BAILEY, SARAH HASHEM | November 26, 2025
Opinion | BY REBECCA BAILEY, SARAH HASHEM | November 26, 2025
Excluding women from AI planning will risk slowing down AI adoption nationwide, write Rebecca Bailey and Sarah Hashem. Unsplash photograph by Christina @ wocintechchat.com
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 9, 2023
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says it's his responsibility 'to exercise control over spending and make sure that we’re getting true value for every dollar that’s spent' within the defence budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 9, 2023
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 9, 2023
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says it's his responsibility 'to exercise control over spending and make sure that we’re getting true value for every dollar that’s spent' within the defence budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALAN WILLIAMS | October 9, 2023
National Defence Minister Bill Blair, right, pictured on Sept. 28, 2023, with Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre, before the House National Defence Committee on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALAN WILLIAMS | October 9, 2023
Opinion | BY ALAN WILLIAMS | October 9, 2023
National Defence Minister Bill Blair, right, pictured on Sept. 28, 2023, with Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre, before the House National Defence Committee on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAN CLEMENT | September 21, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland must ensure a strong and resilient community services sector continues in this country as she prepares the 2024 budget, writes United Way Centraide Canada CEO Dan Clement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAN CLEMENT | September 21, 2023
Opinion | BY DAN CLEMENT | September 21, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland must ensure a strong and resilient community services sector continues in this country as she prepares the 2024 budget, writes United Way Centraide Canada CEO Dan Clement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 18, 2023
It will be a test of our corporate community to see whether it is led by opportunistic profit maximizers, or by more visionary investors and executives who can work with the transition to a healthier and more viable future. Without such support, we are unlikely to achieve net-zero emissions, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 18, 2023
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 18, 2023
It will be a test of our corporate community to see whether it is led by opportunistic profit maximizers, or by more visionary investors and executives who can work with the transition to a healthier and more viable future. Without such support, we are unlikely to achieve net-zero emissions, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR SCOTT TANNAS | August 21, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland holds a copy of the 2023 budget document. This year's Budget Implementation Act was the latest example of a growing problem of omnibus budget bills that contain a wide range of matters unrelated to the actual budget, writes Senator Scott Tannas. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR SCOTT TANNAS | August 21, 2023
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR SCOTT TANNAS | August 21, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland holds a copy of the 2023 budget document. This year's Budget Implementation Act was the latest example of a growing problem of omnibus budget bills that contain a wide range of matters unrelated to the actual budget, writes Senator Scott Tannas. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 21, 2023
When the omnibus budget bill passes, Canada will join 43 other countries that have already banned cosmetic animal testing and trade, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 21, 2023
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 21, 2023
When the omnibus budget bill passes, Canada will join 43 other countries that have already banned cosmetic animal testing and trade, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY ROSLYN KUNIN | June 12, 2023
When it came to keeping the economy on track through the COVID-19 crisis, Canada's governments are to be commended, writes Roslyn Kunin. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ROSLYN KUNIN | June 12, 2023
Opinion | BY ROSLYN KUNIN | June 12, 2023
When it came to keeping the economy on track through the COVID-19 crisis, Canada's governments are to be commended, writes Roslyn Kunin. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY MILI ROY, ROBB BARNES | May 17, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s 2023 budget was a missed opportunity for funding on methane leadership, but Canada can still seize the moment with a $75-million investment in the upcoming Fall Economic Statement, write Mili Roy and Robb Barnes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MILI ROY, ROBB BARNES | May 17, 2023
Opinion | BY MILI ROY, ROBB BARNES | May 17, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s 2023 budget was a missed opportunity for funding on methane leadership, but Canada can still seize the moment with a $75-million investment in the upcoming Fall Economic Statement, write Mili Roy and Robb Barnes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JEAN-FRANçOIS CHAMPAGNE | May 10, 2023
As vehicle technology advances, there is a concurrent increase in the cost to service them, writes Jean-François Champagne. Unsplash photograph by Maxim Hopman
Opinion | BY JEAN-FRANçOIS CHAMPAGNE | May 10, 2023
Opinion | BY JEAN-FRANçOIS CHAMPAGNE | May 10, 2023
As vehicle technology advances, there is a concurrent increase in the cost to service them, writes Jean-François Champagne. Unsplash photograph by Maxim Hopman
Opinion | BY DT COCHRANE | April 19, 2023
Budget 2023, which Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured, delivered at the end of March, failed to acknowledge corporate profits in the affordability crisis, writes economist DT Cochrane. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY DT COCHRANE | April 19, 2023
Opinion | BY DT COCHRANE | April 19, 2023
Budget 2023, which Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured, delivered at the end of March, failed to acknowledge corporate profits in the affordability crisis, writes economist DT Cochrane. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ANTHONY NOREJKO | April 19, 2023
Travellers wait at the baggage claim at the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport on Nov. 28, 2022. Canadian airports face multiple challenges that could disrupt operations and hinder fair access for all users, writes Anthony Norejko. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANTHONY NOREJKO | April 19, 2023
Opinion | BY ANTHONY NOREJKO | April 19, 2023
Travellers wait at the baggage claim at the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport on Nov. 28, 2022. Canadian airports face multiple challenges that could disrupt operations and hinder fair access for all users, writes Anthony Norejko. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade