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A recent poll of 90 freelance interpreters found that 50 per cent were unlikely to bid on contracts if the 'lowest price' requirement goes into effect, while 79 per cent were unlikely to bid on contracts paid at an hourly rate as opposed to daily. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GEORGE HAYNAL | September 15, 2025
A new, CBC-based entity focused on the United States is needed to give voice to a Canadian perspective in President Donald Trump’s America, writes George Haynal. Official White House Photo by Molly Riley via Flickr
Opinion | BY GEORGE HAYNAL | September 15, 2025
Opinion | BY GEORGE HAYNAL | September 15, 2025
A new, CBC-based entity focused on the United States is needed to give voice to a Canadian perspective in President Donald Trump’s America, writes George Haynal. Official White House Photo by Molly Riley via Flickr
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 15, 2025
The most important adventure is the chance to compare notes on our changing lives. The changes are not just personal, they are also global, writes Sheila Copps. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 15, 2025
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 15, 2025
The most important adventure is the chance to compare notes on our changing lives. The changes are not just personal, they are also global, writes Sheila Copps. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY JOAN JENKINSON | September 10, 2025
A cultural sector that does not reflect the full richness of Canadian society cannot claim to represent it, writes Joan Jenkinson. Unsplash photograph by Ben Iwara
Opinion | BY JOAN JENKINSON | September 10, 2025
Opinion | BY JOAN JENKINSON | September 10, 2025
A cultural sector that does not reflect the full richness of Canadian society cannot claim to represent it, writes Joan Jenkinson. Unsplash photograph by Ben Iwara
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 10, 2025
Ken Dryden
Even in death, former hockey legend and cabinet minister Ken Dryden makes us think, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 10, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 10, 2025
Ken Dryden
Even in death, former hockey legend and cabinet minister Ken Dryden makes us think, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 10, 2025
Ken Dryden was often in a spotlight he never sought, but used his fame to work for a better society, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 10, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 10, 2025
Ken Dryden was often in a spotlight he never sought, but used his fame to work for a better society, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 21, 2025
Adam van Koeverden
If the prime minister and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden lean in here they could produce some big wins from which we’d all benefit, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 21, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 21, 2025
Adam van Koeverden
If the prime minister and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden lean in here they could produce some big wins from which we’d all benefit, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 21, 2025
Nationalist francophones often portray Anglo Quebecers as their adversaries for long ago slights, but we are much more allies than they may think, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by Tim Marshall
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 21, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 21, 2025
Nationalist francophones often portray Anglo Quebecers as their adversaries for long ago slights, but we are much more allies than they may think, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by Tim Marshall
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
Pope Francis
The late Pope Francis. 'He humanized the papacy, jettisoned much of the silly and encrusted protocols and habits that made the Vatican a kingdom of princelings, and attached priority to the pastoral over the cerebral, people over concepts, in the exercise of his ministry as the Successor of Peter,' says author Michael W. Higgins. Photograph courtesy of Flicker/Catholic Church in England and Wales
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 28, 2025
Pope Francis
The late Pope Francis. 'He humanized the papacy, jettisoned much of the silly and encrusted protocols and habits that made the Vatican a kingdom of princelings, and attached priority to the pastoral over the cerebral, people over concepts, in the exercise of his ministry as the Successor of Peter,' says author Michael W. Higgins. Photograph courtesy of Flicker/Catholic Church in England and Wales
Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR ANDREW CARDOZO | April 23, 2025
Letting go of the public broadcaster would allow for the complete domination by America of our communications system, writes PSG Sen. Andrew Cardozo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR ANDREW CARDOZO | April 23, 2025
Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR ANDREW CARDOZO | April 23, 2025
Letting go of the public broadcaster would allow for the complete domination by America of our communications system, writes PSG Sen. Andrew Cardozo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ZAINUB VERJEE | April 14, 2025
If we're serious about rethinking work in the 21st century, we can't keep pretending that artists exist outside of the economy, writes Zainub Verjee. Photograph courtesy of Zainub Verjee
Opinion | BY ZAINUB VERJEE | April 14, 2025
Opinion | BY ZAINUB VERJEE | April 14, 2025
If we're serious about rethinking work in the 21st century, we can't keep pretending that artists exist outside of the economy, writes Zainub Verjee. Photograph courtesy of Zainub Verjee
Opinion | BY ALIONKA SKUP | April 10, 2025
interpreters
Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, left, welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron to the Centre Block, pictured in the background on June 7, 2018, and the interpreters in the foreground. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALIONKA SKUP | April 10, 2025
Opinion | BY ALIONKA SKUP | April 10, 2025
interpreters
Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, left, welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron to the Centre Block, pictured in the background on June 7, 2018, and the interpreters in the foreground. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 9, 2025
Francois Legault
The last thing we need is greater destabilization, and yet, this is what Quebec Premier François Legault proposes to do, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 9, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 9, 2025
Francois Legault
The last thing we need is greater destabilization, and yet, this is what Quebec Premier François Legault proposes to do, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 26, 2025
Brendan Kelly’s Le CH et son peuple was published on Oct. 10, 2024. Image courtesy of Les Éditions de l'Homme
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 26, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 26, 2025
Brendan Kelly’s Le CH et son peuple was published on Oct. 10, 2024. Image courtesy of Les Éditions de l'Homme
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 19, 2025
François Legault
There’s a rise in authoritarianism in Quebec, illustrated by Premier François Legault’s government’s embrace of extreme nationalism, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 19, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 19, 2025
François Legault
There’s a rise in authoritarianism in Quebec, illustrated by Premier François Legault’s government’s embrace of extreme nationalism, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR ANDREW CARDOZO | March 17, 2025
Steven Guilbeault
This is an opportunity for Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault to do something bold as is demanded by these existential times, writes Sen. Andrew Cardozo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR ANDREW CARDOZO | March 17, 2025
Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR ANDREW CARDOZO | March 17, 2025
Steven Guilbeault
This is an opportunity for Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault to do something bold as is demanded by these existential times, writes Sen. Andrew Cardozo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | March 10, 2025
Wayne Gretzky is a private citizen, and, by all accounts, a decent man. He's choosing, for his own reasons, to avoid public comment on an issue that's close to my heart, writes Matt Gurney.   Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | March 10, 2025
Wayne Gretzky is a private citizen, and, by all accounts, a decent man. He's choosing, for his own reasons, to avoid public comment on an issue that's close to my heart, writes Matt Gurney.   Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY PHALEN TYNES-MACDONALD | February 20, 2025
Heritage Minster Pascale St-Onge holds a press conference at the National Press Theatre on Feb. 20, to share her vision for Canada’s national public broadcaster. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PHALEN TYNES-MACDONALD | February 20, 2025
News | BY PHALEN TYNES-MACDONALD | February 20, 2025
Heritage Minster Pascale St-Onge holds a press conference at the National Press Theatre on Feb. 20, to share her vision for Canada’s national public broadcaster. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade