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Chinese Premier Li Qiang, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had a phone conversation and then an in-person meeting on Sept. 23 at the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York City. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 3, 2025
It’s clear that U.S. President Donald Trump, right, has decided that it’s up to somebody else to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin’s obsession with wiping out Ukraine and other in eastern Europe, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 3, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 3, 2025
It’s clear that U.S. President Donald Trump, right, has decided that it’s up to somebody else to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin’s obsession with wiping out Ukraine and other in eastern Europe, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 31, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney said through an X post on Aug. 14 that Ottawa will 'advance a constructive dialogue with Chinese officials to address our respective trade concerns, while diversifying our trade abroad and supporting our canola producers at home.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 31, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 31, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney said through an X post on Aug. 14 that Ottawa will 'advance a constructive dialogue with Chinese officials to address our respective trade concerns, while diversifying our trade abroad and supporting our canola producers at home.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 27, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand have both spoken with their Chinese counterparts this summer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 27, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 27, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand have both spoken with their Chinese counterparts this summer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATE E. TODD | August 20, 2025
Having chips in non-essential products could result in shortages for critical applications if Canada and allies’ access to chips is restricted, writes Kate E. Todd. Unsplash photograph by Yulii Shtel
Opinion | BY KATE E. TODD | August 20, 2025
Opinion | BY KATE E. TODD | August 20, 2025
Having chips in non-essential products could result in shortages for critical applications if Canada and allies’ access to chips is restricted, writes Kate E. Todd. Unsplash photograph by Yulii Shtel
Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | August 20, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly. Clinging to EV tariffs that protect no Canadian jobs—while inviting retaliation that threatens $5-billion in canola exports and 40,000 farm livelihoods—is economic suicide, writes Wenran Jiang. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | August 20, 2025
Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | August 20, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly. Clinging to EV tariffs that protect no Canadian jobs—while inviting retaliation that threatens $5-billion in canola exports and 40,000 farm livelihoods—is economic suicide, writes Wenran Jiang. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a Finance press release that the Liberal government 'is moving forward with decisive action to level the playing field, protect Canadian workers, and match measures taken by key trading partners.' THe Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a Finance press release that the Liberal government 'is moving forward with decisive action to level the playing field, protect Canadian workers, and match measures taken by key trading partners.' THe Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | August 26, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to follow the United States in placing a punishing tariff on affordable Chinese EVs, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | August 26, 2024
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | August 26, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to follow the United States in placing a punishing tariff on affordable Chinese EVs, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng
International Trade Minister Mary Ng has been leading trade missions across Asia to generate new markets for Canadian products. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng
International Trade Minister Mary Ng has been leading trade missions across Asia to generate new markets for Canadian products. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WANG DI | July 17, 2024
Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di, left, presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on June 26 at Rideau Hall. Rideau Hall photograph by Sgt. Anis Assari
Opinion | BY WANG DI | July 17, 2024
Opinion | BY WANG DI | July 17, 2024
Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di, left, presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on June 26 at Rideau Hall. Rideau Hall photograph by Sgt. Anis Assari
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2024
Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di began his posting in Ottawa on June 26, replacing past envoy Cong Peiwu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2024
Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di began his posting in Ottawa on June 26, replacing past envoy Cong Peiwu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 19, 2024
Shifting responsibility to the Foreign Interference Commission to parse the headline-grabbing report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, chaired by Liberal MP David McGuinty, is an inadequate solution, according to national security observers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 19, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 19, 2024
Shifting responsibility to the Foreign Interference Commission to parse the headline-grabbing report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, chaired by Liberal MP David McGuinty, is an inadequate solution, according to national security observers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 29, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly's department currently covers Pacific Island states through its missions in New Zealand and Australia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 29, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 29, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly's department currently covers Pacific Island states through its missions in New Zealand and Australia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 22, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault was the first cabinet minister to travel to China since 2019 when he made a visit in August 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 22, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 22, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault was the first cabinet minister to travel to China since 2019 when he made a visit in August 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 15, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc tabled the Countering Foreign Interference Act in the House on May 6. The bill would create a new 'country-agnostic' foreign influence and transparency registry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 15, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 15, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc tabled the Countering Foreign Interference Act in the House on May 6. The bill would create a new 'country-agnostic' foreign influence and transparency registry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 1, 2024
The 2024 budget renewed Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan's plan to table legislaton targeting forced labour by the end of this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 1, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 1, 2024
The 2024 budget renewed Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan's plan to table legislaton targeting forced labour by the end of this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 10, 2024
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
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 10, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 10, 2024
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
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 3, 2024
Canada has continued to seek 'open channels of communication' with China, including a meeting between Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference in February. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 3, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 3, 2024
Canada has continued to seek 'open channels of communication' with China, including a meeting between Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference in February. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade