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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
Caroline Xavier
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
Caroline Xavier
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
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | October 26, 2020
Canadian business leaders must act swiftly and reorient their approach to AI adoption—from an IT lens to a core business imperative, writes Harry Sharma. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | October 26, 2020
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | October 26, 2020
Canadian business leaders must act swiftly and reorient their approach to AI adoption—from an IT lens to a core business imperative, writes Harry Sharma. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY MARLèNE KOFFI | October 26, 2020
The recent boom in machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques has shown their potential to revolutionize our societies, with noticeable advances in applied sciences (automation of transport, health, and interpersonal interaction), writes Marlène Koffi. Image courtesy of Gerd Altmann/Pixabay
Opinion | BY MARLèNE KOFFI | October 26, 2020
Opinion | BY MARLèNE KOFFI | October 26, 2020
The recent boom in machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques has shown their potential to revolutionize our societies, with noticeable advances in applied sciences (automation of transport, health, and interpersonal interaction), writes Marlène Koffi. Image courtesy of Gerd Altmann/Pixabay
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | October 21, 2020
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is seen via video conference at a June 2 media availability in Ottawa. A majority of leaders surveyed confirmed the pandemic has pushed them to adopt new technologies faster than their original plans, including video conferencing, writes Harry Sharma. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | October 21, 2020
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | October 21, 2020
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is seen via video conference at a June 2 media availability in Ottawa. A majority of leaders surveyed confirmed the pandemic has pushed them to adopt new technologies faster than their original plans, including video conferencing, writes Harry Sharma. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DEREK MANKY | July 13, 2020
The fight against cybercrime started well before the pandemic, but has grown in importance. By adopting a spirit of partnership and working together for the good of society and the economy, the public and private sectors can take the necessary measures to mitigate the risk of criminal cyber activity, writes Derek Manky. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY DEREK MANKY | July 13, 2020
Opinion | BY DEREK MANKY | July 13, 2020
The fight against cybercrime started well before the pandemic, but has grown in importance. By adopting a spirit of partnership and working together for the good of society and the economy, the public and private sectors can take the necessary measures to mitigate the risk of criminal cyber activity, writes Derek Manky. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | March 25, 2020
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry Navdeep Bains speaks with reporters after the Liberal cabinet meeting at West Block in Ottawa on Jan. 28. AI projects are part of a $275-million effort to enlist industry and the research community in the fight against COVID-19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | March 25, 2020
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | March 25, 2020
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry Navdeep Bains speaks with reporters after the Liberal cabinet meeting at West Block in Ottawa on Jan. 28. AI projects are part of a $275-million effort to enlist industry and the research community in the fight against COVID-19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JIM HINTON | March 25, 2020
In November 2017, then-Google chairman Eric Schmidt, at an appearance at the Google Go North conference in Toronto with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, thanked Canada for its contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning. Screenshot courtesy of Twitter
Opinion | BY JIM HINTON | March 25, 2020
Opinion | BY JIM HINTON | March 25, 2020
In November 2017, then-Google chairman Eric Schmidt, at an appearance at the Google Go North conference in Toronto with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, thanked Canada for its contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning. Screenshot courtesy of Twitter
Opinion | BY SARAH GANTER | March 25, 2020
Many of us depend now, more than ever, on stable and speedy connections to work from home, to socialize, to receive information and distraction all at once, writes Sarah Ganter. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY SARAH GANTER | March 25, 2020
Opinion | BY SARAH GANTER | March 25, 2020
Many of us depend now, more than ever, on stable and speedy connections to work from home, to socialize, to receive information and distraction all at once, writes Sarah Ganter. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | March 25, 2020
The global innovation and technology community is currently engaged in studying the full implications of the AI-5G convergence, with cybersecurity emerging as one of the most researched topics in this space. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | March 25, 2020
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | March 25, 2020
The global innovation and technology community is currently engaged in studying the full implications of the AI-5G convergence, with cybersecurity emerging as one of the most researched topics in this space. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY GRAHAM BUSHKES | March 2, 2020
The majority of successful attacks continue to use the same tactics, and even the same malware, that have been around since the internet was invented, writes Graham Bushkes. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY GRAHAM BUSHKES | March 2, 2020
Opinion | BY GRAHAM BUSHKES | March 2, 2020
The majority of successful attacks continue to use the same tactics, and even the same malware, that have been around since the internet was invented, writes Graham Bushkes. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ROBERT FAY | February 19, 2020
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault and Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains are just two of the people charged with setting the stage online rights regarding use of Canadians’ data. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT FAY | February 19, 2020
Opinion | BY ROBERT FAY | February 19, 2020
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault and Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains are just two of the people charged with setting the stage online rights regarding use of Canadians’ data. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 19, 2020
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry Navdeep Bains, left, and Minister of Digital Government Joyce Murray, right. 'We are increasingly looking to utilize artificial intelligence to make or assist in making administrative decisions to improve service to Canadians,' said Ms. Murray. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 19, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 19, 2020
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry Navdeep Bains, left, and Minister of Digital Government Joyce Murray, right. 'We are increasingly looking to utilize artificial intelligence to make or assist in making administrative decisions to improve service to Canadians,' said Ms. Murray. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HORATIO MORGAN | February 12, 2020
The Uber ride-sharing platform is an example of the way disruptive AI-enabled technology can dramatically transform existing industries, like the taxi industry, writes Horatio Morgan. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY HORATIO MORGAN | February 12, 2020
Opinion | BY HORATIO MORGAN | February 12, 2020
The Uber ride-sharing platform is an example of the way disruptive AI-enabled technology can dramatically transform existing industries, like the taxi industry, writes Horatio Morgan. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay