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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
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 9, 2025
A new preliminary report says there's 'widespread' maltreatment in the Canadian sport system. Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden says the government will 'carefully analyze' the full report, which is set to be released next year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 9, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 9, 2025
A new preliminary report says there's 'widespread' maltreatment in the Canadian sport system. Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden says the government will 'carefully analyze' the full report, which is set to be released next year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 3, 2025
Adam van Koeverden
Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden says the government welcomes and ‘will carefully analyze’ the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s preliminary report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 3, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 3, 2025
Adam van Koeverden
Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden says the government welcomes and ‘will carefully analyze’ the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s preliminary report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | August 22, 2025
A Public Policy Forum report looking at media coverage of the 2025 federal election found some communities did not have any reporting about local candidates or public debates to hear from those running to become MPs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | August 22, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | August 22, 2025
A Public Policy Forum report looking at media coverage of the 2025 federal election found some communities did not have any reporting about local candidates or public debates to hear from those running to become MPs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALIONKA SKUP | August 21, 2025
An interpreter works during a committee meeting featuring then-prime minister Justin Trudeau on July 30, 2020. The federal government is proposing changes to the procurement of interpretation services that would affect the quality and availability of these services on Parliament Hill, writes Alionka Skup. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALIONKA SKUP | August 21, 2025
Opinion | BY ALIONKA SKUP | August 21, 2025
An interpreter works during a committee meeting featuring then-prime minister Justin Trudeau on July 30, 2020. The federal government is proposing changes to the procurement of interpretation services that would affect the quality and availability of these services on Parliament Hill, writes Alionka Skup. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 13, 2025
Capital Pride and Liberal Party organizers are attempting to ‘lower the temperature’ ahead of Ottawa’s annual parade on Aug. 24 to avoid last year's turbulence. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 13, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 13, 2025
Capital Pride and Liberal Party organizers are attempting to ‘lower the temperature’ ahead of Ottawa’s annual parade on Aug. 24 to avoid last year's turbulence. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 1, 2024
In this time of division, disrespect, and disruption, our nation is poorer without Saturday nights with hockey broadcaster Bob Cole, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of Sportsnet
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 1, 2024
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 1, 2024
In this time of division, disrespect, and disruption, our nation is poorer without Saturday nights with hockey broadcaster Bob Cole, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of Sportsnet
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 24, 2024
Our organization has received dozens of complaints about government officials refusing to serve anglophones, and Quebec government website and phone lines go out of their way to ensure services are provided only to 'historic anglophones.' This is the whirlwind Quebec Premier François Legault has created, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 24, 2024
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 24, 2024
Our organization has received dozens of complaints about government officials refusing to serve anglophones, and Quebec government website and phone lines go out of their way to ensure services are provided only to 'historic anglophones.' This is the whirlwind Quebec Premier François Legault has created, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, and Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge have been tasked with updating the Copyright Act. The government must make good on its promise to secure a sustainable future for creating and publishing in Canada, write Jack Illingworth and Geneviève Lauzon. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, and Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge have been tasked with updating the Copyright Act. The government must make good on its promise to secure a sustainable future for creating and publishing in Canada, write Jack Illingworth and Geneviève Lauzon. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | March 25, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge. It is critical that the role of independent Canadian producers be enhanced, and that the ownership of copyright go to domestic production companies, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | March 25, 2024
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | March 25, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge. It is critical that the role of independent Canadian producers be enhanced, and that the ownership of copyright go to domestic production companies, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 21, 2024
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is responsible for programs like the Online News Act and Local Journalism Initiative. Some MPs and media experts in Atlantic Canada are not convinced these are the solutions for a changing media landscape in the region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 21, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 21, 2024
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is responsible for programs like the Online News Act and Local Journalism Initiative. Some MPs and media experts in Atlantic Canada are not convinced these are the solutions for a changing media landscape in the region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CASH | March 20, 2024
The FACTOR and Musicaction funds, housed inside the Department of Canadian Heritage, offer Canadians good bang for their buck. The Liberal government, including Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, pictured, risk losing a cultural and economic success story if they don't come through on their budget commitments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CASH | March 20, 2024
Opinion | BY ANDREW CASH | March 20, 2024
The FACTOR and Musicaction funds, housed inside the Department of Canadian Heritage, offer Canadians good bang for their buck. The Liberal government, including Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, pictured, risk losing a cultural and economic success story if they don't come through on their budget commitments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 13, 2024
Sport and Physical Activity Minister Carla Qualtrough. The $104-million request from the sports sector is a small price to pay to help keep communities strong and encourage preventative wellness, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 13, 2024
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 13, 2024
Sport and Physical Activity Minister Carla Qualtrough. The $104-million request from the sports sector is a small price to pay to help keep communities strong and encourage preventative wellness, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RICHARD NORMAN | February 19, 2024
Sport and Physical Activity Minister Carla Qualtrough and the federal government should solidify a partnership with national sports organizations for the capacity and resources needed to make improvements to the foundation of sport in Canada, writes Richard Norman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RICHARD NORMAN | February 19, 2024
Opinion | BY RICHARD NORMAN | February 19, 2024
Sport and Physical Activity Minister Carla Qualtrough and the federal government should solidify a partnership with national sports organizations for the capacity and resources needed to make improvements to the foundation of sport in Canada, writes Richard Norman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CLYDE WAGNER | February 12, 2024
Public spaces and cultural infrastructure are key to fostering healthy vibrant communities, attracting tourism, and supporting the local economy, writes Clyde Wagner. Pexels photograph by Ron Lach
Opinion | BY CLYDE WAGNER | February 12, 2024
Opinion | BY CLYDE WAGNER | February 12, 2024
Public spaces and cultural infrastructure are key to fostering healthy vibrant communities, attracting tourism, and supporting the local economy, writes Clyde Wagner. Pexels photograph by Ron Lach
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 7, 2024
Music Publishers Canada CEO Margaret McGuffin, left, Liberal MP Rob Oliphant, and Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge attend the CMPA's Prime Time conference opening night reception on Jan 31. Photograph courtesy of the CMPA
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 7, 2024
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 7, 2024
Music Publishers Canada CEO Margaret McGuffin, left, Liberal MP Rob Oliphant, and Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge attend the CMPA's Prime Time conference opening night reception on Jan 31. Photograph courtesy of the CMPA
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ROB OLIPHANT | February 1, 2024
Lynne St. David Jewison, left, and Norman Jewison at TIFF's Bell Lightbox for 'Norman Jewison and Friends with Moonstruck' in in Toronto on Aug. 11, 2011. Norman Jewison died on Jan. 20, 2024. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ROB OLIPHANT | February 1, 2024
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ROB OLIPHANT | February 1, 2024
Lynne St. David Jewison, left, and Norman Jewison at TIFF's Bell Lightbox for 'Norman Jewison and Friends with Moonstruck' in in Toronto on Aug. 11, 2011. Norman Jewison died on Jan. 20, 2024. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY AGNES AUGUSTIN | January 31, 2024
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge. Stable public funding is crucial to ensuring the ongoing creation of quality and relevant Canadian programming for our children, writes Agnes Augustin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY AGNES AUGUSTIN | January 31, 2024
Opinion | BY AGNES AUGUSTIN | January 31, 2024
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge. Stable public funding is crucial to ensuring the ongoing creation of quality and relevant Canadian programming for our children, writes Agnes Augustin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade