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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 ANDREW CADDELL | November 22, 2023
After winning the Grey Cup on Nov. 19, Montreal Alouettes’ Marc-Antoine Dequoy passionately decried the lack of respect for the French language at the game. RDS screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 22, 2023
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 22, 2023
After winning the Grey Cup on Nov. 19, Montreal Alouettes’ Marc-Antoine Dequoy passionately decried the lack of respect for the French language at the game. RDS screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 1, 2023
Post-secondary students took the streets in Montreal on Oct. 30 to protest the Quebec government’s plan to double tuition fees for non-Quebec students. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 1, 2023
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 1, 2023
Post-secondary students took the streets in Montreal on Oct. 30 to protest the Quebec government’s plan to double tuition fees for non-Quebec students. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 25, 2023
Canadian women’s soccer captain Christine Sinclair announced her retirement from international play on Oct. 20. Screenshot courtesy of CTV/IOC via CBC News
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 25, 2023
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 25, 2023
Canadian women’s soccer captain Christine Sinclair announced her retirement from international play on Oct. 20. Screenshot courtesy of CTV/IOC via CBC News
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 23, 2023
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is leading the government's efforts to craft regulations to implement the Online News Act in advance of the Dec. 19 deadline when the law comes into force. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 23, 2023
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 23, 2023
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is leading the government's efforts to craft regulations to implement the Online News Act in advance of the Dec. 19 deadline when the law comes into force. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SAAD HAMMADI | October 2, 2023
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge speaks to reporters in the House foyer on Dec. 13, 2022. A blackout of credible news on prominent platforms, because of a regulatory dispute, is not only counterproductive but a dangerous misstep, writes Saad Hammadi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SAAD HAMMADI | October 2, 2023
Opinion | BY SAAD HAMMADI | October 2, 2023
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge speaks to reporters in the House foyer on Dec. 13, 2022. A blackout of credible news on prominent platforms, because of a regulatory dispute, is not only counterproductive but a dangerous misstep, writes Saad Hammadi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TOM MACGREGOR | September 21, 2023
The prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex Drive should be preserved along with its associated history, writes Tom MacGregor. The Hill Times photograph by Kevin Philipupillai
Opinion | BY TOM MACGREGOR | September 21, 2023
Opinion | BY TOM MACGREGOR | September 21, 2023
The prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex Drive should be preserved along with its associated history, writes Tom MacGregor. The Hill Times photograph by Kevin Philipupillai
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 20, 2023
In Premier François Legault’s Quebec, it’s hard to find a politician who will not strike out at anything English as if it’s a piñata, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 20, 2023
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 20, 2023
In Premier François Legault’s Quebec, it’s hard to find a politician who will not strike out at anything English as if it’s a piñata, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 4, 2023
The trial balloon floated about the demolition of 24 Sussex Drive should be pricked immediately, writes Sheila Copps.  The Hill Times photograph by Kevin Philipupillai
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 4, 2023
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 4, 2023
The trial balloon floated about the demolition of 24 Sussex Drive should be pricked immediately, writes Sheila Copps.  The Hill Times photograph by Kevin Philipupillai
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 30, 2023
François Legault
Premier François Legault’s traditional reaction to media analysis of the ‘incursion’ of English is that Quebec will become another Louisiana in two generations without overbearing language laws like Bill 96, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 30, 2023
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | August 30, 2023
François Legault
Premier François Legault’s traditional reaction to media analysis of the ‘incursion’ of English is that Quebec will become another Louisiana in two generations without overbearing language laws like Bill 96, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | August 30, 2023
The Spanish women’s World Cup victory has been tainted by the actions of Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales, who inappropriately and non-consensually kissed player Jenni Hermoso during the ceremony presentation. Screenshot courtesy of BBC News
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | August 30, 2023
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | August 30, 2023
The Spanish women’s World Cup victory has been tainted by the actions of Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales, who inappropriately and non-consensually kissed player Jenni Hermoso during the ceremony presentation. Screenshot courtesy of BBC News
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2023
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge called Meta’s plans to block news on its platforms in Canada 'irresponsible,' in a statement posted to social media on Aug. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2023
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge called Meta’s plans to block news on its platforms in Canada 'irresponsible,' in a statement posted to social media on Aug. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 16, 2023
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says the federal government will continue to 'stand our ground' in its fight over Bill C-18, as newsrooms grapple with the possibility of a future without Meta or Google. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 16, 2023
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 16, 2023
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says the federal government will continue to 'stand our ground' in its fight over Bill C-18, as newsrooms grapple with the possibility of a future without Meta or Google. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade