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FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | June 25, 2025
Dancers perform at Guyana’s national day party at the National Arts Centre on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | June 25, 2025
FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | June 25, 2025
Dancers perform at Guyana’s national day party at the National Arts Centre on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 25, 2025
Mark Carney
On the Middle East, Prime Minister Mark Carney is no ideologue, nor does he appear interested in his predecessor’s optics-heavy style. Carney seems more calibrated, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 25, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 25, 2025
Mark Carney
On the Middle East, Prime Minister Mark Carney is no ideologue, nor does he appear interested in his predecessor’s optics-heavy style. Carney seems more calibrated, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the defence and security agreement between Canada-EU will 'help deliver on capability targets more quickly and economically.' The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 25, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the defence and security agreement between Canada-EU will 'help deliver on capability targets more quickly and economically.' The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 25, 2025
Pianist Tamás Török performs for an intimate fundraising dinner and recital at Hungarian Ambassador Mária Vass-Salazar's official residence on June 20. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 25, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 25, 2025
Pianist Tamás Török performs for an intimate fundraising dinner and recital at Hungarian Ambassador Mária Vass-Salazar's official residence on June 20. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SOULA CHRONOPOULOS | June 25, 2025
To secure Canada's national water and economic security, we need coherent federal-provincial partnership and barrier-free markets, writes Soula Chronopoulos. Unsplash photograph by Yoann Boyer
Opinion | BY SOULA CHRONOPOULOS | June 25, 2025
Opinion | BY SOULA CHRONOPOULOS | June 25, 2025
To secure Canada's national water and economic security, we need coherent federal-provincial partnership and barrier-free markets, writes Soula Chronopoulos. Unsplash photograph by Yoann Boyer
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 25, 2025
If Canada had an embassy in Iran, there would be formal channels of communication, said former Liberal MP John McKay. Global Affairs Canada said as of June 24, 600 Canadians, permanent residents, and family members have left Israel, Iran, and the West Bank. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 25, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 25, 2025
If Canada had an embassy in Iran, there would be formal channels of communication, said former Liberal MP John McKay. Global Affairs Canada said as of June 24, 600 Canadians, permanent residents, and family members have left Israel, Iran, and the West Bank. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Housing Minister Gregor Robertson committed to bring in a housing plan with a level of ambition not seen since the Second World War, write Housing Canada Coalition representatives. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Housing Minister Gregor Robertson committed to bring in a housing plan with a level of ambition not seen since the Second World War, write Housing Canada Coalition representatives. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | June 25, 2025
Métis Crossing in Alberta, with the Sturgeon County wildfire burning nearby on May 6, 2025. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | June 25, 2025
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | June 25, 2025
Métis Crossing in Alberta, with the Sturgeon County wildfire burning nearby on May 6, 2025. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | June 25, 2025
Then-immigration minister John McCallum in 2015. McCallum died on June 21 in Mississauga, Ont., at the age of 75. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | June 25, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | June 25, 2025
Then-immigration minister John McCallum in 2015. McCallum died on June 21 in Mississauga, Ont., at the age of 75. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 25, 2025
Conservatives Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies. The NDP’s biggest challenge over the coming months is figuring out what their leadership race looks like, and who might contest it, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 25, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 25, 2025
Conservatives Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies. The NDP’s biggest challenge over the coming months is figuring out what their leadership race looks like, and who might contest it, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet have introduced a number of omnibus bills which have been pushed through Parliament at breakneck pace. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 25, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet have introduced a number of omnibus bills which have been pushed through Parliament at breakneck pace. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
It remains to be seen whether Prime Minister Mark Carney's government can make all this work in a timeframe that complies with his refreshing, unconventional campaign to rapidly bring the country together to start building a stronger, more independent economy, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 25, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
It remains to be seen whether Prime Minister Mark Carney's government can make all this work in a timeframe that complies with his refreshing, unconventional campaign to rapidly bring the country together to start building a stronger, more independent economy, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 24, 2025
Amid growing threats of a renewed Idle No More summer, Prime Minister Mark Carney held a press conference following Bill C-5's passage through the House of Commons on June 20 to clarify and emphasize that 'free, prior, and informed consent' is 'embedded in the plan.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 24, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 24, 2025
Amid growing threats of a renewed Idle No More summer, Prime Minister Mark Carney held a press conference following Bill C-5's passage through the House of Commons on June 20 to clarify and emphasize that 'free, prior, and informed consent' is 'embedded in the plan.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MIKE DEGAGNé | June 24, 2025
Supporting young learners not only enables them to succeed, but also provides quantifiable benefits to their communities and to Canada, writes Mike DeGagné. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MIKE DEGAGNé | June 24, 2025
Opinion | BY MIKE DEGAGNé | June 24, 2025
Supporting young learners not only enables them to succeed, but also provides quantifiable benefits to their communities and to Canada, writes Mike DeGagné. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend a NATO summit focused on defence spending today in the Netherlands. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend a NATO summit focused on defence spending today in the Netherlands. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SONYA SHOREY, SUELING CHING | June 23, 2025
As the capital of a G7 country, Ottawa must reflect the strength and ambition of the nation it represents, write Sonya Shorey and Sueling Ching. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SONYA SHOREY, SUELING CHING | June 23, 2025
Opinion | BY SONYA SHOREY, SUELING CHING | June 23, 2025
As the capital of a G7 country, Ottawa must reflect the strength and ambition of the nation it represents, write Sonya Shorey and Sueling Ching. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JULIO MONTANER | June 23, 2025
We have a responsibility to share our concerns with G7 states, and encourage them to work together to avoid the global collapse of the HIV/AIDS effort, writes Julio Montaner. Unsplash photograph by Bermix Studio
Opinion | BY JULIO MONTANER | June 23, 2025
Opinion | BY JULIO MONTANER | June 23, 2025
We have a responsibility to share our concerns with G7 states, and encourage them to work together to avoid the global collapse of the HIV/AIDS effort, writes Julio Montaner. Unsplash photograph by Bermix Studio
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 23, 2025
There's an ongoing review of Canada’s acquisition of 88 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Donald R. Allen
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 23, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 23, 2025
There's an ongoing review of Canada’s acquisition of 88 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Donald R. Allen
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney met leaders from the European Union at the G7 summit in Alberta recently, and will see them again today. Picture courtesy of Ursula von der Leyen/X
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 23, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney met leaders from the European Union at the G7 summit in Alberta recently, and will see them again today. Picture courtesy of Ursula von der Leyen/X
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 23, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree told the House on June 11 that Bill C-2 would 'go after transnational child sex offenders' and also 'choke off organized crime's illegal profits with a crackdown on money laundering,' and 'grant our border officer provisions to search export containers and stop auto theft rings.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 23, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 23, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree told the House on June 11 that Bill C-2 would 'go after transnational child sex offenders' and also 'choke off organized crime's illegal profits with a crackdown on money laundering,' and 'grant our border officer provisions to search export containers and stop auto theft rings.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government tabled the One Canadian Economy Act legislation on June 6, which seeks to accelerate the regulatory process for infrastructure projects that the federal government designates as being in the national interest. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 23, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government tabled the One Canadian Economy Act legislation on June 6, which seeks to accelerate the regulatory process for infrastructure projects that the federal government designates as being in the national interest. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | June 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump to the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on June 16, 2025. The only question that remains about Trump's presidency is how much damage it can do to the U.S. and the world before it is over, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Canada
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | June 23, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | June 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump to the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on June 16, 2025. The only question that remains about Trump's presidency is how much damage it can do to the U.S. and the world before it is over, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Canada
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | June 23, 2025
European Council President Antonio Costa, front left, Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba, Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, Canada’s PM Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, U.K. PM Keir Starmer, Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, on June 16, 2025. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Canada
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | June 23, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | June 23, 2025
European Council President Antonio Costa, front left, Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba, Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, Canada’s PM Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, U.K. PM Keir Starmer, Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, on June 16, 2025. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Canada
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | June 23, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | June 23, 2025
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | June 23, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | June 23, 2025
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Opinion | June 23, 2025
Opinion | June 23, 2025
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The Canadian International Council hosts a webinar, 'Is the Pivot Possible? Evaluating Economic Diversification Options in the Age of Trump,' pictured, featuring former co-CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Paul Evans, and retired diplomat and host of the Global Exchange podcast Colin Robertson on Wednesday, June 25.
The Canadian International Council hosts a webinar, 'Is the Pivot Possible? Evaluating Economic Diversification Options in the Age of Trump,' pictured, featuring former co-CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Paul Evans, and retired diplomat and host of the Global Exchange podcast Colin Robertson on Wednesday, June 25.
The climate crisis has multiplied the risks of forest wildfires during this last decade, including this one in 2016. Environment Canada is predicting above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions across the country this summer, which is virtually a promise of another horrid year for wildfires in Western Canada, the authors write. Photograph courtesy of Stefan Doerr
The climate crisis has multiplied the risks of forest wildfires during this last decade, including this one in 2016. Environment Canada is predicting above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions across the country this summer, which is virtually a promise of another horrid year for wildfires in Western Canada, the authors write. Photograph courtesy of Stefan Doerr
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 9, 2024
A Volatus Aerospace drone is pictured at the CANSEC trade show in Ottawa on June 1, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 9, 2024
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | December 9, 2024
A Volatus Aerospace drone is pictured at the CANSEC trade show in Ottawa on June 1, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHANNON WATT | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference with the Liberal Atlantic caucus to make an announcement about removing the carbon price on home heating oil on Oct. 26, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHANNON WATT | December 9, 2024
Opinion | BY SHANNON WATT | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference with the Liberal Atlantic caucus to make an announcement about removing the carbon price on home heating oil on Oct. 26, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JESS AGUSTIN, RACHEL WARDEN | December 9, 2024
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, left, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Foreign policy rooted in militarization risks perpetuating human rights violations and undermining Canada’s credibility, write Jess Agustin and Rachel Warden. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of World Economic Forum/Greg Beadle
Opinion | BY JESS AGUSTIN, RACHEL WARDEN | December 9, 2024
Opinion | BY JESS AGUSTIN, RACHEL WARDEN | December 9, 2024
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, left, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Foreign policy rooted in militarization risks perpetuating human rights violations and undermining Canada’s credibility, write Jess Agustin and Rachel Warden. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of World Economic Forum/Greg Beadle
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The Trudeau government is expected to spend more than $1-billion to beef up security on the Canada-U.S. border to curb the flow of undocumented migrants and fentanyl, says a senior government source. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 9, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The Trudeau government is expected to spend more than $1-billion to beef up security on the Canada-U.S. border to curb the flow of undocumented migrants and fentanyl, says a senior government source. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 9, 2024
Three-term Liberal MP Robert Morrissey, pictured in 2017, is the chair of the 20-member national Liberal rural caucus. He says rural ridings will play a critical role in deciding which party forms government after the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 9, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 9, 2024
Three-term Liberal MP Robert Morrissey, pictured in 2017, is the chair of the 20-member national Liberal rural caucus. He says rural ridings will play a critical role in deciding which party forms government after the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump as Mar-a-Lago. Photograph courtesy of X/@JustinTrudeau
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 9, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump as Mar-a-Lago. Photograph courtesy of X/@JustinTrudeau
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, travelled to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's resort in Florida on Nov. 29, 2024. Photograph courtesy of X/@JustinTrudeau
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 9, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, travelled to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's resort in Florida on Nov. 29, 2024. Photograph courtesy of X/@JustinTrudeau
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Change in the United States and the prospect of tariffs imposed by Canada's largest trading partner have done little to shift the voting intentions in this country, say pollsters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy Wikimedia Commons
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 9, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Change in the United States and the prospect of tariffs imposed by Canada's largest trading partner have done little to shift the voting intentions in this country, say pollsters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy Wikimedia Commons
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2024
A spokesperson for Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said 'Canada arrived at COP29 ready to work towards a new climate finance goal that increases resources to address one of humanity’s biggest challenges — the climate crisis,' in an emailed statement to The Hill Times on Nov. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2024
A spokesperson for Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said 'Canada arrived at COP29 ready to work towards a new climate finance goal that increases resources to address one of humanity’s biggest challenges — the climate crisis,' in an emailed statement to The Hill Times on Nov. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump for dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Nov. 29 to discuss border issues including trade and illegal immigration. The Hill TImes photos by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump for dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Nov. 29 to discuss border issues including trade and illegal immigration. The Hill TImes photos by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALISON SHAW AND LAUREN VINCENT | December 9, 2024
An aerial view of a fire crowning on the western edge of wildfire 334 in Mistissini, Quebec, during Operation LENTUS 23-03 on June 12, 2023. Photo: Corporal Marc-André Leclerc, Valcartier Imaging Section, Canadian Armed Forces
Opinion | BY ALISON SHAW AND LAUREN VINCENT | December 9, 2024
Opinion | BY ALISON SHAW AND LAUREN VINCENT | December 9, 2024
An aerial view of a fire crowning on the western edge of wildfire 334 in Mistissini, Quebec, during Operation LENTUS 23-03 on June 12, 2023. Photo: Corporal Marc-André Leclerc, Valcartier Imaging Section, Canadian Armed Forces
Opinion | BY SEAN CAREY | December 9, 2024
Lake Laberge, a widening of the Yukon River north of Whitehorse, in the Yukon. Photograph courtesy of brigachtal, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY SEAN CAREY | December 9, 2024
Opinion | BY SEAN CAREY | December 9, 2024
Lake Laberge, a widening of the Yukon River north of Whitehorse, in the Yukon. Photograph courtesy of brigachtal, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY XANDER WANG | December 9, 2024
While we need long-term solutions to really drag down our GHG emissions to meet our net-zero targets, it is important to realize the urgency of short-term adaptation measures to ensure that our society can be resilient enough to survive from the catastrophic damages directly or indirectly caused by climate change, writes Dr. Xander Wang. Photograph courtesy of Chris LeBoutillier, Unsplash.com
Opinion | BY XANDER WANG | December 9, 2024
Opinion | BY XANDER WANG | December 9, 2024
While we need long-term solutions to really drag down our GHG emissions to meet our net-zero targets, it is important to realize the urgency of short-term adaptation measures to ensure that our society can be resilient enough to survive from the catastrophic damages directly or indirectly caused by climate change, writes Dr. Xander Wang. Photograph courtesy of Chris LeBoutillier, Unsplash.com
Opinion | BY BILL HENDERSON | December 9, 2024
Fort McMurray, Alta., oilsands, pictured. In a year of off-the-chart record temperatures, deadly and costly weather events on every continent, and unprecedented dire climate science, Trump and the billionaires managed to make the electorate insecure and mad enough to ignore common sense and take it out on the incumbents, writes Bill Henderson. Photograph courtesy of eryn.rickard, Flickr.com
Opinion | BY BILL HENDERSON | December 9, 2024
Opinion | BY BILL HENDERSON | December 9, 2024
Fort McMurray, Alta., oilsands, pictured. In a year of off-the-chart record temperatures, deadly and costly weather events on every continent, and unprecedented dire climate science, Trump and the billionaires managed to make the electorate insecure and mad enough to ignore common sense and take it out on the incumbents, writes Bill Henderson. Photograph courtesy of eryn.rickard, Flickr.com
Opinion | BY PAUL VARELLA | December 9, 2024
To succeed, policymakers must close the implementation gap, address equity concerns, and provide Canadians with the tools they need to transition to a low-carbon economy, writes professor Paul Varella of Mount Royal University. Photograph courtesy of Janusz Walczak, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY PAUL VARELLA | December 9, 2024
Opinion | BY PAUL VARELLA | December 9, 2024
To succeed, policymakers must close the implementation gap, address equity concerns, and provide Canadians with the tools they need to transition to a low-carbon economy, writes professor Paul Varella of Mount Royal University. Photograph courtesy of Janusz Walczak, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ADAM VAN KOEVERDEN | December 9, 2024
One of the biggest benefits of an expanded, greener electricity grid is the direct positive impact it has on Canadian families, writes Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden. Photograph courtesy of Singkham, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ADAM VAN KOEVERDEN | December 9, 2024
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ADAM VAN KOEVERDEN | December 9, 2024
One of the biggest benefits of an expanded, greener electricity grid is the direct positive impact it has on Canadian families, writes Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden. Photograph courtesy of Singkham, Pexels.com
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Halifax today while his government faces another confidence vote in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Halifax today while his government faces another confidence vote in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PETER ROSS, ANNA POSACKA, ETHAN EDSON | December 9, 2024
Canadian artist Benjamin Von Wong’s public art installation 'The Giant Plastic Trap,' pictured outside the fourth session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa on April 23, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PETER ROSS, ANNA POSACKA, ETHAN EDSON | December 9, 2024
Opinion | BY PETER ROSS, ANNA POSACKA, ETHAN EDSON | December 9, 2024
Canadian artist Benjamin Von Wong’s public art installation 'The Giant Plastic Trap,' pictured outside the fourth session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa on April 23, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 9, 2024
The response from Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured, sounded promising. The industrial benefits policy, Champagne said, reflected “the importance of fostering homegrown innovation and developing our industrial capacity, given industry’s critical role in supporting Canada’s national security,' writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 9, 2024
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 9, 2024
The response from Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured, sounded promising. The industrial benefits policy, Champagne said, reflected “the importance of fostering homegrown innovation and developing our industrial capacity, given industry’s critical role in supporting Canada’s national security,' writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | December 9, 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden, pictured in Ottawa on March 24, 2023. Like Trump, the aspersions Biden has cast against the U.S. Department of Justice are of a purely personal nature. They invite Americans to embrace the dangerous lie that the justice system and the rule of law it represents are corrupt and not to be trusted, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | December 9, 2024
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | December 9, 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden, pictured in Ottawa on March 24, 2023. Like Trump, the aspersions Biden has cast against the U.S. Department of Justice are of a purely personal nature. They invite Americans to embrace the dangerous lie that the justice system and the rule of law it represents are corrupt and not to be trusted, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade