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Climate Change

Those most impacted by climate change are the people of the Arctic and Indigenous Peoples in Canada, writes NDP MP Lori Idlout. Photograph courtesy of Anick-Marie, shared under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license, via Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY JO-ELLEN PARRY | August 27, 2025
In a recent report, Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco drew attention to a disconnect between the most critical climate risks facing the country, and the objectives and targets of Canada’s national adaptation strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JO-ELLEN PARRY | August 27, 2025
Opinion | BY JO-ELLEN PARRY | August 27, 2025
In a recent report, Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco drew attention to a disconnect between the most critical climate risks facing the country, and the objectives and targets of Canada’s national adaptation strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHERYL RANDALL, LAURA MCGRATH | August 25, 2025
Mark Carney
A decade before becoming prime minister, Mark Carney warned climate change is the ‘tragedy of the horizon.’ Pension governance must be grounded in forward-looking risk management, not deepen to a declining industry, write Cheryl Randall and Laura McGrath.
Opinion | BY CHERYL RANDALL, LAURA MCGRATH | August 25, 2025
Opinion | BY CHERYL RANDALL, LAURA MCGRATH | August 25, 2025
Mark Carney
A decade before becoming prime minister, Mark Carney warned climate change is the ‘tragedy of the horizon.’ Pension governance must be grounded in forward-looking risk management, not deepen to a declining industry, write Cheryl Randall and Laura McGrath.
Opinion | BY TREVOR HANCOCK | August 25, 2025
If Prime Minister Mark Carney wants projects of national importance, he should consider initiatives that can contribute to a healthier environment by including a focus on well-being in legislation and future budgets, writes Dr. Trevor Hancock. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TREVOR HANCOCK | August 25, 2025
Opinion | BY TREVOR HANCOCK | August 25, 2025
If Prime Minister Mark Carney wants projects of national importance, he should consider initiatives that can contribute to a healthier environment by including a focus on well-being in legislation and future budgets, writes Dr. Trevor Hancock. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RICHARD VAN DER JAGT, GEOFF STRONG | August 25, 2025
Tim Hodgson
The best choice for a “nation-building project” for Energy Minister Tim Hodgson to consider would be the development of a national east-west electricity grid, write Richard van der Jagt and Geoff Strong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RICHARD VAN DER JAGT, GEOFF STRONG | August 25, 2025
Opinion | BY RICHARD VAN DER JAGT, GEOFF STRONG | August 25, 2025
Tim Hodgson
The best choice for a “nation-building project” for Energy Minister Tim Hodgson to consider would be the development of a national east-west electricity grid, write Richard van der Jagt and Geoff Strong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 10, 2025
This is a call for us to protect each other across the differences—because of the differences, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 10, 2025
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 10, 2025
This is a call for us to protect each other across the differences—because of the differences, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEITH BROOKS | February 6, 2025
Firefighters at the site of a wildfire in Alberta in the summer of 2023. Photograph courtesy of New South Wales Rural Fire Service
Opinion | BY KEITH BROOKS | February 6, 2025
Opinion | BY KEITH BROOKS | February 6, 2025
Firefighters at the site of a wildfire in Alberta in the summer of 2023. Photograph courtesy of New South Wales Rural Fire Service
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 5, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump knows making outrageous claims is the best way to keep the media from talking about what he’s really doing—removing all legal, constitutional, and customary restraints on the presidency, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 5, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | February 5, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump knows making outrageous claims is the best way to keep the media from talking about what he’s really doing—removing all legal, constitutional, and customary restraints on the presidency, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY LAURA TANGUAY, VICTORIA GOODDAY | February 3, 2025
Steven Guilbeault
Canada's federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured in Ottawa. The federal government must step into a leadership role, recognizing the essential services these ecosystems provide for communities, climate, biodiversity, and water security, write Victoria Goodday and Laura Tanguay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LAURA TANGUAY, VICTORIA GOODDAY | February 3, 2025
Opinion | BY LAURA TANGUAY, VICTORIA GOODDAY | February 3, 2025
Steven Guilbeault
Canada's federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured in Ottawa. The federal government must step into a leadership role, recognizing the essential services these ecosystems provide for communities, climate, biodiversity, and water security, write Victoria Goodday and Laura Tanguay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 3, 2025
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Nov. 7, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault recently admitted that he was open to implementing alternatives to the carbon tax.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 3, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | February 3, 2025
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Nov. 7, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault recently admitted that he was open to implementing alternatives to the carbon tax.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JESSICA TAN | January 29, 2025
A homeowner shores up sandbags around a property in Constance Bay, Ont., on April 30, 2019. The reality is that our housing stock is not prepared for the climate disruptions already underway, writes Jessica Tan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JESSICA TAN | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY JESSICA TAN | January 29, 2025
A homeowner shores up sandbags around a property in Constance Bay, Ont., on April 30, 2019. The reality is that our housing stock is not prepared for the climate disruptions already underway, writes Jessica Tan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 27, 2025
Former Green Party deputy leader Jonathan Pedneault, in Ottawa on Jan. 27, says he’s returning to politics and plans to again be co-leader alongside current leader Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 27, 2025
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 27, 2025
Former Green Party deputy leader Jonathan Pedneault, in Ottawa on Jan. 27, says he’s returning to politics and plans to again be co-leader alongside current leader Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANABELA BONADA | January 27, 2025
The remains of the Palisades Centre, Jasper National Park, after a July 2024 wildfire. Jasper demonstrates that wildfire is no longer a remote, rural problem, writes Anabela Bonada. Photograph courtesy of Parks Canada
Opinion | BY ANABELA BONADA | January 27, 2025
Opinion | BY ANABELA BONADA | January 27, 2025
The remains of the Palisades Centre, Jasper National Park, after a July 2024 wildfire. Jasper demonstrates that wildfire is no longer a remote, rural problem, writes Anabela Bonada. Photograph courtesy of Parks Canada
Opinion | BY MADISON SAVILOW | January 23, 2025
AI Data Centre, image.
The question isn’t whether Canada can build data centres—it’s whether we can leverage our resources, talent and vision to build them better, and to set a global benchmark for the 21st century, writes Madison Savilow. Image courtesy of Pixabay/Brian Penny
Opinion | BY MADISON SAVILOW | January 23, 2025
Opinion | BY MADISON SAVILOW | January 23, 2025
AI Data Centre, image.
The question isn’t whether Canada can build data centres—it’s whether we can leverage our resources, talent and vision to build them better, and to set a global benchmark for the 21st century, writes Madison Savilow. Image courtesy of Pixabay/Brian Penny
Opinion | BY RICARDO PELAI, RYAN NESS | January 22, 2025
The Eaton Fire burns in southern California. Both Los Angeles’ and Jasper’s recent experiences with wildfire present a clear warning, write Ricardo Pelai and Ryan Ness. Wikimedia Commons photograph by USDA Forest Service, Matt Muller, HLCO 509
Opinion | BY RICARDO PELAI, RYAN NESS | January 22, 2025
Opinion | BY RICARDO PELAI, RYAN NESS | January 22, 2025
The Eaton Fire burns in southern California. Both Los Angeles’ and Jasper’s recent experiences with wildfire present a clear warning, write Ricardo Pelai and Ryan Ness. Wikimedia Commons photograph by USDA Forest Service, Matt Muller, HLCO 509
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH, KATE MALLOY | January 20, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump being sworn into office as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20, 2025. Screenshot from PBS News
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH, KATE MALLOY | January 20, 2025
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH, KATE MALLOY | January 20, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump being sworn into office as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20, 2025. Screenshot from PBS News
Opinion | BY WILLIAM ERIC ALTVATER | January 5, 2025
As this continent’s population increased, the available sources for power generation have not been able to satisfy insatiable desires. Some have finally acknowledged that fossil fuels are not the golden egg they were once deemed to be, writes William Altvater. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WILLIAM ERIC ALTVATER | January 5, 2025
Opinion | BY WILLIAM ERIC ALTVATER | January 5, 2025
As this continent’s population increased, the available sources for power generation have not been able to satisfy insatiable desires. Some have finally acknowledged that fossil fuels are not the golden egg they were once deemed to be, writes William Altvater. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade