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Agricultural losses extend across North America, and wheat crops alone in Canada and the U.S. have lost $2.9-billion, writes Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. Photograph courtesy of Batatolis Panagiotis, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY TREVOR HANCOCK | February 13, 2026
In his Davos speech, Prime Minister Mark Carney cautioned we can’t live within a lie. With repeated warnings of catastrophic climate change, we can’t keep living this lie, writes Trevor Hancock.  World Economic Forum photograph courtesy of Ciaran McCrickard
Opinion | BY TREVOR HANCOCK | February 13, 2026
Opinion | BY TREVOR HANCOCK | February 13, 2026
In his Davos speech, Prime Minister Mark Carney cautioned we can’t live within a lie. With repeated warnings of catastrophic climate change, we can’t keep living this lie, writes Trevor Hancock.  World Economic Forum photograph courtesy of Ciaran McCrickard
Opinion | BY MARENA WINSTANLEY | February 2, 2026
As Canada advances climate information architecture, decision-makers must avoid doing so in a fragmented way, writes Marena Winstanley. Photograph courtesy of Brian Merrill, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY MARENA WINSTANLEY | February 2, 2026
Opinion | BY MARENA WINSTANLEY | February 2, 2026
As Canada advances climate information architecture, decision-makers must avoid doing so in a fragmented way, writes Marena Winstanley. Photograph courtesy of Brian Merrill, Pixabay.com
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | January 30, 2026
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s board of directors, who dictate the fund's investments, are governor-in-council appointments made on the recommendation of the finance minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | January 30, 2026
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | January 30, 2026
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s board of directors, who dictate the fund's investments, are governor-in-council appointments made on the recommendation of the finance minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | January 23, 2026
Interim NDP leader Don Davies says drastic cuts to the federal public service are a 'knee-jerk reaction' as thousands of notices of potential job cuts piling up in recent weeks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | January 23, 2026
News | BY MARLO GLASS | January 23, 2026
Interim NDP leader Don Davies says drastic cuts to the federal public service are a 'knee-jerk reaction' as thousands of notices of potential job cuts piling up in recent weeks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIN AL-AKKAD | January 21, 2026
Without a foundation, like the C.D. Howe Institute’s Matching Skills model, Canada will continue to operate with blind spots that leave workers uncertain and employers short of talent, writes Lin Al-Akkad. Unsplash photograph by Emmanuel Ikwuegbu
Opinion | BY LIN AL-AKKAD | January 21, 2026
Opinion | BY LIN AL-AKKAD | January 21, 2026
Without a foundation, like the C.D. Howe Institute’s Matching Skills model, Canada will continue to operate with blind spots that leave workers uncertain and employers short of talent, writes Lin Al-Akkad. Unsplash photograph by Emmanuel Ikwuegbu
Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | October 7, 2024
While we can debate emission reduction strategies, there's no avoiding the reality that climate change is having a costly impact of households and businesses, one that will only increase over time, writes Shawn McCarthy. Photograph courtesy Marc-André Leclerc, DND Canada
Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | October 7, 2024
Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | October 7, 2024
While we can debate emission reduction strategies, there's no avoiding the reality that climate change is having a costly impact of households and businesses, one that will only increase over time, writes Shawn McCarthy. Photograph courtesy Marc-André Leclerc, DND Canada
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 7, 2024
'There are people across this country who choose to live in rural and remote communities, and we do that knowing that there’s risks involved,' said Sonja Leverkus, a professor, ecosystem scientist, and prescribed fire specialist at Shifting Mosaics, Northern Fire WoRx Corporation, and the University of Alberta. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Armed Forces/Cpl. Marc-André Leclerc
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 7, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | October 7, 2024
'There are people across this country who choose to live in rural and remote communities, and we do that knowing that there’s risks involved,' said Sonja Leverkus, a professor, ecosystem scientist, and prescribed fire specialist at Shifting Mosaics, Northern Fire WoRx Corporation, and the University of Alberta. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Armed Forces/Cpl. Marc-André Leclerc
News | BY IREM KOCA | October 4, 2024
Andrew Scheer
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer's privilege motion on the government's failure to comply with an order to release documents related to the Sustainable Development Technology Canada fund has brought Parliament to a standstill. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | October 4, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | October 4, 2024
Andrew Scheer
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer's privilege motion on the government's failure to comply with an order to release documents related to the Sustainable Development Technology Canada fund has brought Parliament to a standstill. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID ERB | October 3, 2024
A woman, pictured Feb. 21, 2024, skating on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. The historic canal was only open for a few days this year, and the year before that, it never opened. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID ERB | October 3, 2024
Opinion | BY DAVID ERB | October 3, 2024
A woman, pictured Feb. 21, 2024, skating on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. The historic canal was only open for a few days this year, and the year before that, it never opened. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | September 30, 2024
The remains of the Palisades Centre in Jasper National Park after a July wildfire. The inaugural Canadian Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation conference discussed the future of this country's disaster resilience. Photograph courtesy of Parks Canada
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | September 30, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | September 30, 2024
The remains of the Palisades Centre in Jasper National Park after a July wildfire. The inaugural Canadian Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation conference discussed the future of this country's disaster resilience. Photograph courtesy of Parks Canada
Opinion | BY THOMAS GUNTON | September 28, 2024
Trans Mountain Pipeline
Trans Mountain's Westridge Marine Terminal, pictured. The final tally is estimated to be $34.2-billion. While some will blame the government for the cost overruns, the truth is the same private sector managers that would have built this for Kinder Morgan stayed in charge, and costs would have risen regardless of ownership, writes Thomas Gunton. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, Codex
Opinion | BY THOMAS GUNTON | September 28, 2024
Opinion | BY THOMAS GUNTON | September 28, 2024
Trans Mountain Pipeline
Trans Mountain's Westridge Marine Terminal, pictured. The final tally is estimated to be $34.2-billion. While some will blame the government for the cost overruns, the truth is the same private sector managers that would have built this for Kinder Morgan stayed in charge, and costs would have risen regardless of ownership, writes Thomas Gunton. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, Codex
Opinion | BY GRAINNE MCCABE | September 26, 2024
Wilder Institute
A baby whooping crane, also known as a chick, and its parents at the Wilder Institute’s Archibald Biodiversity Centre. Canada has ambitious plans to address Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: to protect 30 per cent of our landscape before 2030. However, for more than 270 species at risk, writes Gráinne McCabe. Photograph courtesy of the Wilder Institute
Opinion | BY GRAINNE MCCABE | September 26, 2024
Opinion | BY GRAINNE MCCABE | September 26, 2024
Wilder Institute
A baby whooping crane, also known as a chick, and its parents at the Wilder Institute’s Archibald Biodiversity Centre. Canada has ambitious plans to address Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: to protect 30 per cent of our landscape before 2030. However, for more than 270 species at risk, writes Gráinne McCabe. Photograph courtesy of the Wilder Institute
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR ROSA GALVEZ | September 25, 2024
Canadian artist Benjamin Von Wong’s public art installation 'The Giant Plastic Trap' is pictured outside the fourth session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa on April 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR ROSA GALVEZ | September 25, 2024
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR ROSA GALVEZ | September 25, 2024
Canadian artist Benjamin Von Wong’s public art installation 'The Giant Plastic Trap' is pictured outside the fourth session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa on April 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BILL FLANAGAN | September 25, 2024
Securing a sustainable future demands collaboration, expertise, and sustained funding, writes Bill Flanagan. Pexels photograph by Jaime Reimer
Opinion | BY BILL FLANAGAN | September 25, 2024
Opinion | BY BILL FLANAGAN | September 25, 2024
Securing a sustainable future demands collaboration, expertise, and sustained funding, writes Bill Flanagan. Pexels photograph by Jaime Reimer
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | September 23, 2024
If we acknowledge our shared consciousness, then we might have to apply similar moral standards to our behaviour, and not kill other conscious beings, writes Gwynne Dyer. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | September 23, 2024
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | September 23, 2024
If we acknowledge our shared consciousness, then we might have to apply similar moral standards to our behaviour, and not kill other conscious beings, writes Gwynne Dyer. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY GARY SHARP | September 19, 2024
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault. Canada has committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 to 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GARY SHARP | September 19, 2024
Opinion | BY GARY SHARP | September 19, 2024
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault. Canada has committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 to 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Terence D'Souza, left, Cathy Hu, Kathleena Henricus, and Bavan Pushpalingam were selected to represent the interests of youth in Canada at the official G7 youth engagement in Rome, Italy.  Photograph courtesy of Kathleena Henricus
Terence D'Souza, left, Cathy Hu, Kathleena Henricus, and Bavan Pushpalingam were selected to represent the interests of youth in Canada at the official G7 youth engagement in Rome, Italy.  Photograph courtesy of Kathleena Henricus