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Public art museums protect the symbolic commons and hold time against speed, writes Zainub Verjee. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | January 22, 2026
CBC News office pictured on Sparks Street in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | January 22, 2026
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | January 22, 2026
CBC News office pictured on Sparks Street in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 21, 2026
Quebec Premier François Legault leaves politics as a somewhat tragic figure, unloved and unpopular, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 21, 2026
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 21, 2026
Quebec Premier François Legault leaves politics as a somewhat tragic figure, unloved and unpopular, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSH TABISH | January 19, 2026
Added rules for surfacing CanCon could deter new streaming services, or even push existing platforms out of the Canadian market, writes Josh Tabish. Unsplash photograph by Glenn Carstens-Peters
Opinion | BY JOSH TABISH | January 19, 2026
Opinion | BY JOSH TABISH | January 19, 2026
Added rules for surfacing CanCon could deter new streaming services, or even push existing platforms out of the Canadian market, writes Josh Tabish. Unsplash photograph by Glenn Carstens-Peters
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | January 17, 2026
The Canadian series Heated Rivalry, which follows the story of two young, closeted, male hockey players, has the potential to be a 'catalyst for change' in the often-toxic sport culture, says Bloc Québécois sport critic Sébastien Lemire. Photograph courtesy of Bell Media
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | January 17, 2026
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | January 17, 2026
The Canadian series Heated Rivalry, which follows the story of two young, closeted, male hockey players, has the potential to be a 'catalyst for change' in the often-toxic sport culture, says Bloc Québécois sport critic Sébastien Lemire. Photograph courtesy of Bell Media
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 14, 2026
An interpreter covers a press conference with then-prime minister Justin Trudeau in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 14, 2026
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 14, 2026
An interpreter covers a press conference with then-prime minister Justin Trudeau in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 28, 2023
Revellers celebrate Fête nationale in Quebec City in 2015. I predicted once Bill 96 became law, people would be told not to speak English in public. Now it has happened, literally, in my backyard, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of fetenationale/Flickr
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 28, 2023
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 28, 2023
Revellers celebrate Fête nationale in Quebec City in 2015. I predicted once Bill 96 became law, people would be told not to speak English in public. Now it has happened, literally, in my backyard, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of fetenationale/Flickr
Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | June 26, 2023
If current immigration levels are maintained, Canada’s population will be 50 million in by 2043. This means that the rich cultural diversity of Canada that most of us enjoy today will continue to grow and enrich our country, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | June 26, 2023
Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | June 26, 2023
If current immigration levels are maintained, Canada’s population will be 50 million in by 2043. This means that the rich cultural diversity of Canada that most of us enjoy today will continue to grow and enrich our country, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY PENNY MAMAIS | June 19, 2023
Paul Workman, left, Tom Walters, Daniele Hamamdjian, and Joyce Napier were among the veteran CTV journalists let go by Bell Media on June 14. Photographs courtesy of Muck Rack, Twitter, LinkedIn, and The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PENNY MAMAIS | June 19, 2023
Opinion | BY PENNY MAMAIS | June 19, 2023
Paul Workman, left, Tom Walters, Daniele Hamamdjian, and Joyce Napier were among the veteran CTV journalists let go by Bell Media on June 14. Photographs courtesy of Muck Rack, Twitter, LinkedIn, and The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 14, 2023
On June 10, the federal government published a draft policy direction to the CRTC on how to implement C-11, the online streaming bill that Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez has been spearheading. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 14, 2023
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 14, 2023
On June 10, the federal government published a draft policy direction to the CRTC on how to implement C-11, the online streaming bill that Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez has been spearheading. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 14, 2023
Among the candidates in the race for the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce –Westmount, Que., byelection are: New Democrat Jean-François Filion, left, Liberal Anna Gainey, Conservative Mathew Kaminski, the Bloc’s Laurence Massey, and Green Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times file photograph, handout photographs, and photograph courtesy of Facebook
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 14, 2023
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 14, 2023
Among the candidates in the race for the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce –Westmount, Que., byelection are: New Democrat Jean-François Filion, left, Liberal Anna Gainey, Conservative Mathew Kaminski, the Bloc’s Laurence Massey, and Green Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times file photograph, handout photographs, and photograph courtesy of Facebook
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 26, 2023
A spokesperson for Canadian Heritage, led by Minister Pablo Rodriguez, said the department is monitoring advancements in AI as it relates to its work regulating online platforms. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 26, 2023
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 26, 2023
A spokesperson for Canadian Heritage, led by Minister Pablo Rodriguez, said the department is monitoring advancements in AI as it relates to its work regulating online platforms. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 22, 2023
Jean Yoon, left, of 'Kim's Convenience' and Kevin Hanchard of 'Orphan Black' at a Canada Media Fund event in 2017. Canadian content rules and fiscal incentives have worked, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 22, 2023
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 22, 2023
Jean Yoon, left, of 'Kim's Convenience' and Kevin Hanchard of 'Orphan Black' at a Canada Media Fund event in 2017. Canadian content rules and fiscal incentives have worked, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LOU RAGAGNIN | May 17, 2023
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. On behalf of rights holders, Re:Sound congratulates the Canadian government for protecting Canadian Content through Bill C-11, but it is now time for the feds to urgently update the Copyright Act, writes Re:Sound CEO Lou Ragagnin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LOU RAGAGNIN | May 17, 2023
Opinion | BY LOU RAGAGNIN | May 17, 2023
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. On behalf of rights holders, Re:Sound congratulates the Canadian government for protecting Canadian Content through Bill C-11, but it is now time for the feds to urgently update the Copyright Act, writes Re:Sound CEO Lou Ragagnin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 12, 2023
Senator Marilou McPhedran, pictured in June 2022, has tabled a bill that seeks to limit the misuse of non-disclosure agreements in cases involving harassment, violence, or discrimination. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 12, 2023
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 12, 2023
Senator Marilou McPhedran, pictured in June 2022, has tabled a bill that seeks to limit the misuse of non-disclosure agreements in cases involving harassment, violence, or discrimination. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 10, 2023
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather
On March 20, Liberal MP Anthony Housefather moved a motion at the Canadian Heritage Committee, calling for a study of ‘tech giants’ current and ongoing use of intimidation and subversion tactics to evade regulation in Canada and across the world.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 10, 2023
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 10, 2023
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather
On March 20, Liberal MP Anthony Housefather moved a motion at the Canadian Heritage Committee, calling for a study of ‘tech giants’ current and ongoing use of intimidation and subversion tactics to evade regulation in Canada and across the world.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 10, 2023
As of June 1, when new elements of Bill 96 come into effect, for all intents and purposes, Quebec will be a separate country, and this state of affairs can be laid squarely on the doorstep of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 10, 2023
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 10, 2023
As of June 1, when new elements of Bill 96 come into effect, for all intents and purposes, Quebec will be a separate country, and this state of affairs can be laid squarely on the doorstep of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NATALIE CAMPBELL | May 8, 2023
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez is the sponsor of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which fails to consider how the internet works, and will lead Canada to a 'splinternet' of isolated networks controlled by governments or corporations, writes Natalie Campbell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NATALIE CAMPBELL | May 8, 2023
Opinion | BY NATALIE CAMPBELL | May 8, 2023
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez is the sponsor of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which fails to consider how the internet works, and will lead Canada to a 'splinternet' of isolated networks controlled by governments or corporations, writes Natalie Campbell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade