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Defence Minister David McGuinty, pictured third from left with Canada's Chief of Defence Jennie Carignan, right, is one of the ministers in charge of bolstering Canada’s defence capabilities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | October 21, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report focused on whether the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Communications Security Establishment Canada, and Shared Services Canada have the tools in place to protect and defend the government’s networks from cyberattacks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | October 21, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | October 21, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report focused on whether the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Communications Security Establishment Canada, and Shared Services Canada have the tools in place to protect and defend the government’s networks from cyberattacks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TYSON MACAULAY | October 8, 2025
In a crisis, decision-makers must justify how power, bandwidth, medicines, or fuel are triaged and restored—ideally on criteria that survive public scrutiny and after-action review, writes Tyson Macaulay. Unsplash photograph by Helena Lopes
Opinion | BY TYSON MACAULAY | October 8, 2025
Opinion | BY TYSON MACAULAY | October 8, 2025
In a crisis, decision-makers must justify how power, bandwidth, medicines, or fuel are triaged and restored—ideally on criteria that survive public scrutiny and after-action review, writes Tyson Macaulay. Unsplash photograph by Helena Lopes
News | BY IREM KOCA | August 21, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound pledged to overhaul government procurement when he first came to his role in May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | August 21, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | August 21, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound pledged to overhaul government procurement when he first came to his role in May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 3, 2025
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Communications Security Establishment chief Caroline Xavier. CSE's annual report says the Chinese government's cyber threat apparatus has targeted Canadian parliamentarians and government officials. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 3, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 3, 2025
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Communications Security Establishment chief Caroline Xavier. CSE's annual report says the Chinese government's cyber threat apparatus has targeted Canadian parliamentarians and government officials. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SENATOR KRISTA ANN ROSS | April 24, 2025
We need to better equip businesses with information, resources, and education to properly store data and prevent attacks, writes CSG Senator Krista Ann Ross. Photograph by Jeremy Barande, École polytechnique
Opinion | BY SENATOR KRISTA ANN ROSS | April 24, 2025
Opinion | BY SENATOR KRISTA ANN ROSS | April 24, 2025
We need to better equip businesses with information, resources, and education to properly store data and prevent attacks, writes CSG Senator Krista Ann Ross. Photograph by Jeremy Barande, École polytechnique
News | BY JOLSON LIM | September 10, 2018
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, centre, pictured June 12 on the Hill, flanked by RCMP superintendent Jeff Adams, left, Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation David Lametti, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, and head of the new Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Scott Jones. Together they announced more details about the federal government's cybersecurity strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | September 10, 2018
News | BY JOLSON LIM | September 10, 2018
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, centre, pictured June 12 on the Hill, flanked by RCMP superintendent Jeff Adams, left, Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation David Lametti, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, and head of the new Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Scott Jones. Together they announced more details about the federal government's cybersecurity strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | August 15, 2018
The political parties, headed by Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, say they’re working to improve their internal security ahead of next year’s election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | August 15, 2018
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | August 15, 2018
The political parties, headed by Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, say they’re working to improve their internal security ahead of next year’s election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAUL MEYER | June 15, 2018
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, left, and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announce a new national cyber security strategy on June 12. The Canadian government has long promised a cyber security foreign policy to guide Canada's efforts to influence the development of international policy on cyberspace, but the plan released June 12 takes a broader view. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAUL MEYER | June 15, 2018
Opinion | BY PAUL MEYER | June 15, 2018
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, left, and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announce a new national cyber security strategy on June 12. The Canadian government has long promised a cyber security foreign policy to guide Canada's efforts to influence the development of international policy on cyberspace, but the plan released June 12 takes a broader view. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SENATOR MOBINA JAFFER | May 28, 2018
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SENATOR MOBINA JAFFER | May 28, 2018
Opinion | BY SENATOR MOBINA JAFFER | May 28, 2018
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | May 28, 2018
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured in a scrum after Question Period on May 23, 2018. Mr. Sajjan is one of the ministers in charge of cybersecurity operations, along with Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | May 28, 2018
News | BY JOLSON LIM | May 28, 2018
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured in a scrum after Question Period on May 23, 2018. Mr. Sajjan is one of the ministers in charge of cybersecurity operations, along with Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Talos, an ancient mythical automaton with artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, the Senate’s study revealed that complex systems of provincial procurement are a significant hurdle in getting innovative medical device products to market in Canada. Image courtesy of Wikipedia
Talos, an ancient mythical automaton with artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, the Senate’s study revealed that complex systems of provincial procurement are a significant hurdle in getting innovative medical device products to market in Canada. Image courtesy of Wikipedia
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | May 7, 2018
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | May 7, 2018
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | May 7, 2018
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of Hal, the computer that took over an entire spaceship in the sci-fi movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Photograph courtesy of 2001: A Space Odyssey
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of Hal, the computer that took over an entire spaceship in the sci-fi movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Photograph courtesy of 2001: A Space Odyssey
Opinion | BY MARY ANN YULE | March 14, 2018
‘We’re trying to use 20th century tools to deal with 21st century privacy problems, and it’s clear those tools are increasingly insufficient,’ says federal privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien, pictured right at a Senate National Security Committee meeting in December. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARY ANN YULE | March 14, 2018
Opinion | BY MARY ANN YULE | March 14, 2018
‘We’re trying to use 20th century tools to deal with 21st century privacy problems, and it’s clear those tools are increasingly insufficient,’ says federal privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien, pictured right at a Senate National Security Committee meeting in December. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 28, 2018
Finance Minister Bill Morneau addresses the media during the Budget 2018 lock-up. The finance minister took credit for the country’s current economic strength, linking it to spending in the government’s first two budgets, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 28, 2018
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | February 28, 2018
Finance Minister Bill Morneau addresses the media during the Budget 2018 lock-up. The finance minister took credit for the country’s current economic strength, linking it to spending in the government’s first two budgets, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL A. RUDNICKI | February 6, 2018
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has signalled that science will be a priority for the next budget, and women and girls will be a strong theme. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL A. RUDNICKI | February 6, 2018
Opinion | BY MICHAEL A. RUDNICKI | February 6, 2018
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has signalled that science will be a priority for the next budget, and women and girls will be a strong theme. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAUL MEYER | December 14, 2017
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, left, released a new national cyber security strategy in April 2016. It outlines a clear chain of command in terms of government responsibility. U.S. Air Force photograph by Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley
Opinion | BY PAUL MEYER | December 14, 2017
Opinion | BY PAUL MEYER | December 14, 2017
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, left, released a new national cyber security strategy in April 2016. It outlines a clear chain of command in terms of government responsibility. U.S. Air Force photograph by Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley