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Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will meet her counterpart from the European Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will meet her counterpart from the European Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet speaks after assuming command of the Royal Canadian Air Force at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum on July 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet speaks after assuming command of the Royal Canadian Air Force at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum on July 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is opening up the debate for ‘renewal’ in Ontario provincial leadership, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is opening up the debate for ‘renewal’ in Ontario provincial leadership, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney shouldn’t lean too heavily on his corporate background, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Applying Bay Street’s quarterly logic of returns on capital investment to a 158-year-old civil service is a slow grind to institutional death. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney shouldn’t lean too heavily on his corporate background, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Applying Bay Street’s quarterly logic of returns on capital investment to a 158-year-old civil service is a slow grind to institutional death. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies have some work to do this summer to pull their parties ahead, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies have some work to do this summer to pull their parties ahead, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Mark Carney
A new Clean Energy Canada polls suggests 85 per cent of Canadians want stronger federal climate action. But Prime Minister Mark Carney's government appears to be moving in the opposite direction, write Richard van der Jagt, Maria Medeleanu, and Geoff Strong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
A new Clean Energy Canada polls suggests 85 per cent of Canadians want stronger federal climate action. But Prime Minister Mark Carney's government appears to be moving in the opposite direction, write Richard van der Jagt, Maria Medeleanu, and Geoff Strong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed on further collaboration across a range of sectors. No 10 Downing Street photograph by Simon Dawson
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed on further collaboration across a range of sectors. No 10 Downing Street photograph by Simon Dawson
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
As thousands of people evacuate due to raging wildfires, our communications infrastructure is breaking down exactly when emergency responders and evacuees need it, writes Kevin Fernandes. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
As thousands of people evacuate due to raging wildfires, our communications infrastructure is breaking down exactly when emergency responders and evacuees need it, writes Kevin Fernandes. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 9, 2025
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
Based on his recent podcast appearances, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon comes across as a diehard who has no clue about Canada or its people, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 9, 2025
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
Based on his recent podcast appearances, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon comes across as a diehard who has no clue about Canada or its people, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
Sharon Musgrave
Recently retired senior CBC producer Sharon Musgrave is an unforgettable force, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
Sharon Musgrave
Recently retired senior CBC producer Sharon Musgrave is an unforgettable force, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The reordering of Canadian export options is taking place in a world of increasing anti-globalization, splintering trade frameworks, and deteriorating supply chains, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The reordering of Canadian export options is taking place in a world of increasing anti-globalization, splintering trade frameworks, and deteriorating supply chains, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 9, 2025
Kent Vachon, left, is heading up Canada's new full embassy in Laos, which opened in March. His was one of 24 heads-of-mission appointments announced on July 3, including Anderson Blanc to Mozambique, Alison Grant to Austria, and Tarik Khan to Pakistan. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, screenshots courtesy of X and the Government of Canada
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 9, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 9, 2025
Kent Vachon, left, is heading up Canada's new full embassy in Laos, which opened in March. His was one of 24 heads-of-mission appointments announced on July 3, including Anderson Blanc to Mozambique, Alison Grant to Austria, and Tarik Khan to Pakistan. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, screenshots courtesy of X and the Government of Canada
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Charlottetown this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Charlottetown this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, pictured with Conservative MP Dalwinder Gill, said that, if elected in a Aug. 18 byelection, he would fight for Alberta, adding that ‘the era of Ottawa telling Alberta to shut up and pay up must come to an end once and for all.’ Photograph courtesy of X
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, pictured with Conservative MP Dalwinder Gill, said that, if elected in a Aug. 18 byelection, he would fight for Alberta, adding that ‘the era of Ottawa telling Alberta to shut up and pay up must come to an end once and for all.’ Photograph courtesy of X
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
Mark Carney
The upcoming fall sitting of Parliament will be a test of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s seriousness about democratic integrity, writes Henry Chan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
Mark Carney
The upcoming fall sitting of Parliament will be a test of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s seriousness about democratic integrity, writes Henry Chan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic tells reporters that there needs to be a major overhaul of Canada's $37-billion procurement system to fix persistent issues on July 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic tells reporters that there needs to be a major overhaul of Canada's $37-billion procurement system to fix persistent issues on July 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, 2025, at the West Wing entrance of the White House. White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 7, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, 2025, at the West Wing entrance of the White House. White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
Senior leadership may be accurate in assessing a seven-year window to recover the military. However, in what universe can that be considered a plan, asks Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Brendan Gamache
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
Senior leadership may be accurate in assessing a seven-year window to recover the military. However, in what universe can that be considered a plan, asks Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Brendan Gamache
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps present the colours at the Fourth of July celebration. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps present the colours at the Fourth of July celebration. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 7, 2025
The Dalai Lama, pictured in April 2012 during a visit to Ottawa, turned 90 on July 6. China views his death as a golden opportunity to ‘nationalize’ Tibetan Buddhism by giving the state the power to choose his successor, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 7, 2025
The Dalai Lama, pictured in April 2012 during a visit to Ottawa, turned 90 on July 6. China views his death as a golden opportunity to ‘nationalize’ Tibetan Buddhism by giving the state the power to choose his successor, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
Chrystia Freelan
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has criticized a decision by BC Ferries to buy vessels made in China. A Commons committee is meeting on that topic today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
Chrystia Freelan
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has criticized a decision by BC Ferries to buy vessels made in China. A Commons committee is meeting on that topic today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said in an Intergovernmental Affairs press release on June 26 that the One Canadian Economy Act 'marks a historic milestone in creating a stronger, more inclusive Canada—one where Indigenous partnership is not only valued, but is fundamental to every step of development.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said in an Intergovernmental Affairs press release on June 26 that the One Canadian Economy Act 'marks a historic milestone in creating a stronger, more inclusive Canada—one where Indigenous partnership is not only valued, but is fundamental to every step of development.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House's Oval Office, on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House's Oval Office, on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
Patrick Brazeau
Non-affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau is an advocate for mental health for men and boys. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Patrick Brazeau
Non-affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau is an advocate for mental health for men and boys. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
NDP interim leader Don Davies, left, and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who won New York City's mayoral primary race last week, may have dramatically changed the dynamics of left-wing politics in the U.S., writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
NDP interim leader Don Davies, left, and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who won New York City's mayoral primary race last week, may have dramatically changed the dynamics of left-wing politics in the U.S., writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
On April 11, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster and the Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa hosted leaders in industry, ocean technology, community, and the public sector to discuss the prioritization of the ocean sector. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
On April 11, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster and the Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa hosted leaders in industry, ocean technology, community, and the public sector to discuss the prioritization of the ocean sector. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 11, 2024
NDP MP Don Davies, Independent MP Han Dong, Independent Senator Paul Massicotte, Conservative Senator Victor Oh, and Liberal MP Majid Jowhari met with Chinese officials in Beijing at the end of March. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia; photograph courtesy of Twitter
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 11, 2024
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 11, 2024
NDP MP Don Davies, Independent MP Han Dong, Independent Senator Paul Massicotte, Conservative Senator Victor Oh, and Liberal MP Majid Jowhari met with Chinese officials in Beijing at the end of March. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia; photograph courtesy of Twitter
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will deliver a speech to the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will deliver a speech to the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 10, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the Foreign Interference Commission that he relies primarily on in-person briefings from his advisers for critical issues. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 10, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 10, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the Foreign Interference Commission that he relies primarily on in-person briefings from his advisers for critical issues. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
The West Block building, current home of the House of Commons, on Aug. 2, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
The West Block building, current home of the House of Commons, on Aug. 2, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAUL MEYER | April 10, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is responsible for Bill C-26 currently under scrutiny in the House of Commons. It represents a key legislative vehicle to upgrade Canada’s cyber resiliency, writes Paul Meyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PAUL MEYER | April 10, 2024
Opinion | BY PAUL MEYER | April 10, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is responsible for Bill C-26 currently under scrutiny in the House of Commons. It represents a key legislative vehicle to upgrade Canada’s cyber resiliency, writes Paul Meyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RENZE NAUTA, ANDREAE SENNYAH | April 10, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
The budget is the perfect time for Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to detail the structure of the new benefit, write Renze Nauta and Andreae Sennyah. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RENZE NAUTA, ANDREAE SENNYAH | April 10, 2024
Opinion | BY RENZE NAUTA, ANDREAE SENNYAH | April 10, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
The budget is the perfect time for Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to detail the structure of the new benefit, write Renze Nauta and Andreae Sennyah. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHRIS BONNETT | April 10, 2024
Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland has suggested the national pharmacare plan would initially cost about $1.5-billion annually, but that depends on the scope and pace of those bilateral agreements, writes Chris Bonnett. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHRIS BONNETT | April 10, 2024
Opinion | BY CHRIS BONNETT | April 10, 2024
Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland has suggested the national pharmacare plan would initially cost about $1.5-billion annually, but that depends on the scope and pace of those bilateral agreements, writes Chris Bonnett. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FRANCINE TRUDEAU | April 10, 2024
Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland is responsible for the government's dental care plan. As the plan is rolled out, this is a great time to reflect on the key role oral health care plays in all aspects of life, writes Francine Trudeau. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FRANCINE TRUDEAU | April 10, 2024
Opinion | BY FRANCINE TRUDEAU | April 10, 2024
Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland is responsible for the government's dental care plan. As the plan is rolled out, this is a great time to reflect on the key role oral health care plays in all aspects of life, writes Francine Trudeau. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
There are recent director-level changes in the offices of both Women, Gender Equality, and Youth Minister Marci Ien, left, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
There are recent director-level changes in the offices of both Women, Gender Equality, and Youth Minister Marci Ien, left, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | April 10, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu
A ceasefire would almost certainly involve the collapse of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition government, leaving him exposed to conviction in the corruption trial currently paused by the war. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | April 10, 2024
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | April 10, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu
A ceasefire would almost certainly involve the collapse of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition government, leaving him exposed to conviction in the corruption trial currently paused by the war. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 10, 2024
The parties led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are seeking another delay in a years-long battle over how their parties use the personal information of Canadian voters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 10, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 10, 2024
The parties led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are seeking another delay in a years-long battle over how their parties use the personal information of Canadian voters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | April 10, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair was among the members of cabinet who unveiled the government's defence policy update on April 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | April 10, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | April 10, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair was among the members of cabinet who unveiled the government's defence policy update on April 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 10, 2024
Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference on April 3. The inquiry will finish its Stage 1 hearings on April 10, hearing from top members of cabinet, such as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, National Defence Minister Bill Blair, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 10, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 10, 2024
Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference on April 3. The inquiry will finish its Stage 1 hearings on April 10, hearing from top members of cabinet, such as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, National Defence Minister Bill Blair, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 10, 2024
Clockwise from top left: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Families Minister Jenna Sudds, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, and Housing Minister Sean Fraser have joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in daily press conferences across the country to highlight upcoming budget spending. Screenshots courtesy of CPAC
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 10, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 10, 2024
Clockwise from top left: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Families Minister Jenna Sudds, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, and Housing Minister Sean Fraser have joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in daily press conferences across the country to highlight upcoming budget spending. Screenshots courtesy of CPAC
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 10, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair, pictured right with Chief of Defence Staff Wayne Eyre, released a long-anticipated defence policy update on April 8, promising nearly $73-billion in new funding over the next 20 years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 10, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 10, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair, pictured right with Chief of Defence Staff Wayne Eyre, released a long-anticipated defence policy update on April 8, promising nearly $73-billion in new funding over the next 20 years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 10, 2024
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, left, Defence Minister Bill Blair, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the defence policy update at CFB Trenton on April 8. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 10, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 10, 2024
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, left, Defence Minister Bill Blair, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the defence policy update at CFB Trenton on April 8. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 10, 2024
Doug Ford
Left to his own devices, Ontario Premier Doug Ford seems inclined to ignore the problem of domestic violence, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 10, 2024
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 10, 2024
Doug Ford
Left to his own devices, Ontario Premier Doug Ford seems inclined to ignore the problem of domestic violence, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 10, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s myriad pre-budget announcements since the end of March haven’t immediately appeared to move the needle in his party’s favour, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 10, 2024
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 10, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s myriad pre-budget announcements since the end of March haven’t immediately appeared to move the needle in his party’s favour, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. The Canadian government has committed more than $165-million in humanitarian funding to Sudan and its neighbouring countries affected by the crisis, but there is still much more to be done, write the heads of four international aid organizations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. The Canadian government has committed more than $165-million in humanitarian funding to Sudan and its neighbouring countries affected by the crisis, but there is still much more to be done, write the heads of four international aid organizations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade