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Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured with a copy of the 2025 budget before he heads into the House of Commons on Nov. 4, 2025. 'This is a message to all businesses across the country, Canada will be the most competitive country, and we are making sure that we empower you to do that,' Champagne said at his presser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 27, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, has said trade talks are off with Prime Minister Mark Carney, and has threatened a further 10-per-cent levy, which auto industry representatives says adds to the uncertainty their sector faces. Official White House photograph by Daniel Torok
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 27, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 27, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, has said trade talks are off with Prime Minister Mark Carney, and has threatened a further 10-per-cent levy, which auto industry representatives says adds to the uncertainty their sector faces. Official White House photograph by Daniel Torok
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | October 26, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will release the federal budget on Tuesday, Nov. 4, in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | October 26, 2025
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | October 26, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will release the federal budget on Tuesday, Nov. 4, in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATTHEW MENDELSOHN | October 22, 2025
Smaller businesses, locally owned enterprises, not-for-profits, and social enterprises are automatic stabilizers in the face of tariff threats that are outside our control, writes Matthew Mendelsohn. Unsplash photograph by Simona Sergi
Opinion | BY MATTHEW MENDELSOHN | October 22, 2025
Opinion | BY MATTHEW MENDELSOHN | October 22, 2025
Smaller businesses, locally owned enterprises, not-for-profits, and social enterprises are automatic stabilizers in the face of tariff threats that are outside our control, writes Matthew Mendelsohn. Unsplash photograph by Simona Sergi
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | October 20, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney. While Canada has potential, the World Intellectual Property Organization's 2025 Global Innovation Report says it lags badly on high-tech exports, creative outputs from the business sector, industrial designs, trade marks, and other forms of intellectual property, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | October 20, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | October 20, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney. While Canada has potential, the World Intellectual Property Organization's 2025 Global Innovation Report says it lags badly on high-tech exports, creative outputs from the business sector, industrial designs, trade marks, and other forms of intellectual property, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 19, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly unveiled a three-pillar industrial strategy on Oct. 9 intended to support Canadian industries, create jobs, and attract global investment to protect Canada from the impacts of punishing American tariffs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 19, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 19, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly unveiled a three-pillar industrial strategy on Oct. 9 intended to support Canadian industries, create jobs, and attract global investment to protect Canada from the impacts of punishing American tariffs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOHN TOBIN, CARL IRVINE | January 30, 2025
Dominic LeBlanc
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The best solution to the capital gains problem would be for the government to drop the proposals altogether. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOHN TOBIN, CARL IRVINE | January 30, 2025
Opinion | BY JOHN TOBIN, CARL IRVINE | January 30, 2025
Dominic LeBlanc
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The best solution to the capital gains problem would be for the government to drop the proposals altogether. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 29, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reiterates his calls for an ‘axe the tax’ federal election while at a news conference in Ottawa on Jan. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 29, 2025
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 29, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reiterates his calls for an ‘axe the tax’ federal election while at a news conference in Ottawa on Jan. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ALEX WHALEN, JAKE FUSS | January 29, 2025
Any party looking to strengthen Canada’s trade position and to benefit consumers here should reject Bill C-282 if it comes back to Parliament, write Alex Whalen and Jake Fuss. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ALEX WHALEN, JAKE FUSS | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY ALEX WHALEN, JAKE FUSS | January 29, 2025
Any party looking to strengthen Canada’s trade position and to benefit consumers here should reject Bill C-282 if it comes back to Parliament, write Alex Whalen and Jake Fuss. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 29, 2025
Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the government’s new immigration plans last October, in an effort to slow down population growth and relieve pressure on the housing market. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 29, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 29, 2025
Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the government’s new immigration plans last October, in an effort to slow down population growth and relieve pressure on the housing market. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY REBECCA BAILEY | January 27, 2025
In recent weeks, U.S. companies have been lining up to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to align themselves with the incoming administration, writes Rebecca Bailey. Unsplash photograph by Amy Elting
Opinion | BY REBECCA BAILEY | January 27, 2025
Opinion | BY REBECCA BAILEY | January 27, 2025
In recent weeks, U.S. companies have been lining up to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to align themselves with the incoming administration, writes Rebecca Bailey. Unsplash photograph by Amy Elting
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL, NEIL MOSS | January 22, 2025
Donald Trump
On Jan. 20, United States President Donald Trump said he may levy tariffs on Canada as of Feb. 1, after having previously mused about invoking the tariffs on his first day in office. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL, NEIL MOSS | January 22, 2025
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL, NEIL MOSS | January 22, 2025
Donald Trump
On Jan. 20, United States President Donald Trump said he may levy tariffs on Canada as of Feb. 1, after having previously mused about invoking the tariffs on his first day in office. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 22, 2025
The next federal election will test the limits of our parliamentary system, and of Canadian democracy, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 22, 2025
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | January 22, 2025
The next federal election will test the limits of our parliamentary system, and of Canadian democracy, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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 FRANCESCA BASTA, BRADLEE WHIDDEN | January 16, 2025
Dominic LeBlanc
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc. It's time to act to boost productivity, incentivize investment, and ensure that Canada remains competitive, write Francesca Basta and Bradlee Whidden. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FRANCESCA BASTA, BRADLEE WHIDDEN | January 16, 2025
Opinion | BY FRANCESCA BASTA, BRADLEE WHIDDEN | January 16, 2025
Dominic LeBlanc
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc. It's time to act to boost productivity, incentivize investment, and ensure that Canada remains competitive, write Francesca Basta and Bradlee Whidden. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BEN EISEN | January 16, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government boosted spending and ran deficits, but his approach did not move the needle on growth, writes Ben Eisen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BEN EISEN | January 16, 2025
Opinion | BY BEN EISEN | January 16, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government boosted spending and ran deficits, but his approach did not move the needle on growth, writes Ben Eisen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 25, 2024
New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc shortly after being sworn into his current role at Rideau Hall on Dec. 16, 2024. Since this year’s fall economic statement is the government’s latest plan for the economy, it deserves to be examined in detail, despite its bizarre unveiling, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 25, 2024
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 25, 2024
New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc shortly after being sworn into his current role at Rideau Hall on Dec. 16, 2024. Since this year’s fall economic statement is the government’s latest plan for the economy, it deserves to be examined in detail, despite its bizarre unveiling, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 23, 2024
The 2024 fall economic statement includes a number of measures related to the public service, including millions of dollars for modernizing Service Canada locations. The Hill Times photograph by Sophall Duch
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 23, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 23, 2024
The 2024 fall economic statement includes a number of measures related to the public service, including millions of dollars for modernizing Service Canada locations. The Hill Times photograph by Sophall Duch