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Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joanne Thompson. With federal leadership, wild fisheries can once again drive coastal economic renewal, writes Josh Laughren. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEVIN LYNCH, PAUL DEEGAN | November 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, pictured Oct. 7, 2025, with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Photograph courtesy of the White House
Opinion | BY KEVIN LYNCH, PAUL DEEGAN | November 26, 2025
Opinion | BY KEVIN LYNCH, PAUL DEEGAN | November 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, pictured Oct. 7, 2025, with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Photograph courtesy of the White House
Opinion | BY MEGAN BUTTLE | November 19, 2025
As Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on a suite of national-interest projects, he will inherit a credibility gap where members of the general population and Indigenous Peoples do not see consent through the same lens, writes Megan Buttle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MEGAN BUTTLE | November 19, 2025
Opinion | BY MEGAN BUTTLE | November 19, 2025
As Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on a suite of national-interest projects, he will inherit a credibility gap where members of the general population and Indigenous Peoples do not see consent through the same lens, writes Megan Buttle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 17, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured holding up the budget document on Nov. 4, 2025, before heading into the House to table it. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 17, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 17, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured holding up the budget document on Nov. 4, 2025, before heading into the House to table it. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY AMANDA BRYANT | November 10, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney head into the House of Commons on Nov. 4 to present the 2025 budget, which includes the announcement that their government intends to go ahead with a climate competitiveness strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY AMANDA BRYANT | November 10, 2025
Opinion | BY AMANDA BRYANT | November 10, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney head into the House of Commons on Nov. 4 to present the 2025 budget, which includes the announcement that their government intends to go ahead with a climate competitiveness strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
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 RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
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
The resources spent by government must first be produced by the private sector, write Jason Clemens and Milagros Palacios. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
The resources spent by government must first be produced by the private sector, write Jason Clemens and Milagros Palacios. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 31, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne tests out an F-35 fighter jet simulator at the CANSEC trade show in Ottawa on June 1, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 31, 2023
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 31, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne tests out an F-35 fighter jet simulator at the CANSEC trade show in Ottawa on June 1, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 26, 2023
When one looks at the countries that have marched up the productivity list, it is their citizens who have embraced competition and technology in every aspect of their working lives, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 26, 2023
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 26, 2023
When one looks at the countries that have marched up the productivity list, it is their citizens who have embraced competition and technology in every aspect of their working lives, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY JAIME LEVERTON | July 26, 2023
Canada requires a regulatory environment that fosters innovation with clear and accessible guidance to business leaders, and prevents the excessive regulation of blockchain technologies, which can arise from fear and misunderstanding, writes Jaime Leverton. Pexels photograph by Morthy Jameson
Opinion | BY JAIME LEVERTON | July 26, 2023
Opinion | BY JAIME LEVERTON | July 26, 2023
Canada requires a regulatory environment that fosters innovation with clear and accessible guidance to business leaders, and prevents the excessive regulation of blockchain technologies, which can arise from fear and misunderstanding, writes Jaime Leverton. Pexels photograph by Morthy Jameson
Opinion | BY KATRINA MILLER | July 20, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland should be congratulated for not backing down in the face of international pressure to hold off on taxing online multinational corporations, writes Katrina Miller. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATRINA MILLER | July 20, 2023
Opinion | BY KATRINA MILLER | July 20, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland should be congratulated for not backing down in the face of international pressure to hold off on taxing online multinational corporations, writes Katrina Miller. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 17, 2023
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem is not the only central bank governor using interest rates as a blunt instrument, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 17, 2023
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 17, 2023
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem is not the only central bank governor using interest rates as a blunt instrument, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 5, 2023
A relic of the 1980s when policymakers felt bigger was better for the Canadian economy, our version of anti-trust policy has over the years reduced competition and allowed concentration to take place across the business sector, writes Les Whittington. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 5, 2023
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 5, 2023
A relic of the 1980s when policymakers felt bigger was better for the Canadian economy, our version of anti-trust policy has over the years reduced competition and allowed concentration to take place across the business sector, writes Les Whittington. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | July 3, 2023
The Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, may gain some 'political cover' from a drop in headline inflation, but cost of living remains an issue on which Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre can attack the government, say observers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | July 3, 2023
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | July 3, 2023
The Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, may gain some 'political cover' from a drop in headline inflation, but cost of living remains an issue on which Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre can attack the government, say observers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 3, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured June 1, 2023, speaking at the CANSEC trade show in Ottawa. Can the government focus on building a Canadian-owned and headquartered corporate community that has the scale, talent, and intellectual property to make us a serious player, asks David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 3, 2023
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 3, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured June 1, 2023, speaking at the CANSEC trade show in Ottawa. Can the government focus on building a Canadian-owned and headquartered corporate community that has the scale, talent, and intellectual property to make us a serious player, asks David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 28, 2023
The overall economic picture is likely to be too expansive to prevent Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem from raising interest costs again at the next setting date in July, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 28, 2023
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 28, 2023
The overall economic picture is likely to be too expansive to prevent Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem from raising interest costs again at the next setting date in July, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHANNIN METATAWABIN | June 21, 2023
Indigenous-led solutions have produced the most meaningful and substantive results to date, writes Shannin Metatawabin. Photograph courtesy of Shannin Metatawabin
Opinion | BY SHANNIN METATAWABIN | June 21, 2023
Opinion | BY SHANNIN METATAWABIN | June 21, 2023
Indigenous-led solutions have produced the most meaningful and substantive results to date, writes Shannin Metatawabin. Photograph courtesy of Shannin Metatawabin