How well is the government meeting its diversity targets? The 2023-24 Employment Equity report offers a window into federal efforts to bring about change.
The 2023-24 employment equity report is likely to be the last analysis occurring during a period of growth in the core public service, as the government embarks on a spending review across all departments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
How well is the government meeting its diversity targets? The 2023-24 Employment Equity report offers a window into federal efforts to bring about change.
How well is the government meeting its diversity targets? The 2023-24 Employment Equity report offers a window into federal efforts to bring about change.
The 2023-24 employment equity report is likely to be the last analysis occurring during a period of growth in the core public service, as the government embarks on a spending review across all departments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
First Nations are in a legal bind with drugs coming into our communities. Under current federal legislation, Canada Post requires 'reasonable grounds' before they
The issue of drugs in mail sent through Canada Post goes far beyond one Crown corporation. Our sovereignty means nothing if we cannot control what comes into our own territories, writes Michael Yellowback and Angela Levasseur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
First Nations are in a legal bind with drugs coming into our communities. Under current federal legislation, Canada Post requires 'reasonable grounds' before they
First Nations are in a legal bind with drugs coming into our communities. Under current federal legislation, Canada Post requires 'reasonable grounds' before they
The issue of drugs in mail sent through Canada Post goes far beyond one Crown corporation. Our sovereignty means nothing if we cannot control what comes into our own territories, writes Michael Yellowback and Angela Levasseur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
We should also hope that the lawless nature of Donald Trump’s trade negotiations will be restrained not only by the actions of other major
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
A proposed system of parallel reviews aims to disallow anti-competitive mergers or collaborations, but could block transactions that benefit airline passengers and likely reduce
If economies of scale allow large airlines to operate more efficiently than small ones, airline passengers may well be better off when two airlines merge, writes Matthew Lau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A proposed system of parallel reviews aims to disallow anti-competitive mergers or collaborations, but could block transactions that benefit airline passengers and likely reduce
A proposed system of parallel reviews aims to disallow anti-competitive mergers or collaborations, but could block transactions that benefit airline passengers and likely reduce
If economies of scale allow large airlines to operate more efficiently than small ones, airline passengers may well be better off when two airlines merge, writes Matthew Lau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with First Nations chiefs today to address opposition to his new major projects fast-tracking law. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, an unofficial India-Canada conference is happening in Ottawa today.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with First Nations chiefs today to address opposition to his new major projects fast-tracking law. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has seven confirmed staffers officially working in her office as of mid-July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, an updated look at National Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Andrew Green has been named director of operations.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has seven confirmed staffers officially working in her office as of mid-July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Severe cuts to the budgets of UN humanitarian agencies, including those dealing with refugees and children, have set off panic through the organization.
Severe cuts to the budgets of UN humanitarian agencies, including those dealing with refugees and children, have set off panic through the organization.
Severe cuts to the budgets of UN humanitarian agencies, including those dealing with refugees and children, have set off panic through the organization.
Bob Rae is Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bill C-5 includes 'very dangerous' language that gives 'sweeping powers' to cabinet to disregard important laws, says Kate Kempton, the senior counsel for the
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing a legal challenge against Bill C-5, which allows projects deemed by cabinet to be in the 'national interest' to override several environmental laws. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bill C-5 includes 'very dangerous' language that gives 'sweeping powers' to cabinet to disregard important laws, says Kate Kempton, the senior counsel for the
Bill C-5 includes 'very dangerous' language that gives 'sweeping powers' to cabinet to disregard important laws, says Kate Kempton, the senior counsel for the
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing a legal challenge against Bill C-5, which allows projects deemed by cabinet to be in the 'national interest' to override several environmental laws. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney has championed increased trade and defence links to Europe as part of diversification efforts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada's vacant ambassadorial posting in Germany is just one important embassy abroad that will soon need to be filled as most G7 envoys near
Prime Minister Mark Carney has championed increased trade and defence links to Europe as part of diversification efforts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Norbert Lammert was president of Germany's Bundestag from 2005 to 2017. He now serves as chair of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Both Canada and Germany are 'challenged' by the Trump's administration's 'new understanding' of transatlantic relations, says Norbert Lammert.
Norbert Lammert was president of Germany's Bundestag from 2005 to 2017. He now serves as chair of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the provincial and territorial premiers to discuss the nation's response to the latest tariff action from U.S. President Donald Trump in Huntsville, Ont., on July 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world
THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the provincial and territorial premiers to discuss the nation's response to the latest tariff action from U.S. President Donald Trump in Huntsville, Ont., on July 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney meet alongside the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on June 17. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
India and Canada should see each other not as hesitant allies, but as natural partners for resilient growth.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney meet alongside the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on June 17. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
The political honeymoon Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has enjoyed since the election may have left them unprepared for the strength of the opposition they now face, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The summer months often provide a buffer from intense public scrutiny, but come fall, all eyes will be on the government as it unveils
The political honeymoon Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has enjoyed since the election may have left them unprepared for the strength of the opposition they now face, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Five cranes currently surround Centre Block. Three sit inside the Parliament Welcome Centre pit to facilitate construction of the new underground complex, with two flanking Centre Block's east and west ends to haul material in and out of its internal courtyards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Meanwhile, workers continue to haul bedrock out from under the historic Centre Block building as part of excavations that will reach 23 metres below
Five cranes currently surround Centre Block. Three sit inside the Parliament Welcome Centre pit to facilitate construction of the new underground complex, with two flanking Centre Block's east and west ends to haul material in and out of its internal courtyards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux’s term is up on Sept. 2. The House and Senate finance committees both passed motions urging his reappointment.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux’s term is up soon, with no replacement named as a major fall reset is about to unfold.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux’s term is up on Sept. 2. The House and Senate finance committees both passed motions urging his reappointment.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Volume production and technical innovations have brought the price of solar panels down so low that China is exporting them in huge quantities even to developing countries, writes Gwynne Dyer.
Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Coal, gas, and oil account for about 75 per cent of overall greenhouse gas emissions, so seeing countries like China rapidly switching to cheaper
Volume production and technical innovations have brought the price of solar panels down so low that China is exporting them in huge quantities even to developing countries, writes Gwynne Dyer.
Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Highly restrictive bid criteria made competition 'impossible' for Canadian and European companies to secure the contract for military night-vision goggles, says a filing from
Defence Minister David McGuinty said he would 'look into' the terms of the contract before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal called for the government to put a hold on the procurement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Highly restrictive bid criteria made competition 'impossible' for Canadian and European companies to secure the contract for military night-vision goggles, says a filing from
Highly restrictive bid criteria made competition 'impossible' for Canadian and European companies to secure the contract for military night-vision goggles, says a filing from
Defence Minister David McGuinty said he would 'look into' the terms of the contract before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal called for the government to put a hold on the procurement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has filled some key staff positions in his new ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has made progress in staffing up his new office, and Rob Jamieson is chief of staff
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has filled some key staff positions in his new ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A technical loophole is letting us undermine our climate commitments, and ignores the fundamental reality that greenhouse gas emissions affect our climate regardless of
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson and the government should reconsider the decision and require a comprehensive environmental assessment of the Vista coal mine expansion, writes Stephen Wilton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A technical loophole is letting us undermine our climate commitments, and ignores the fundamental reality that greenhouse gas emissions affect our climate regardless of
A technical loophole is letting us undermine our climate commitments, and ignores the fundamental reality that greenhouse gas emissions affect our climate regardless of
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson and the government should reconsider the decision and require a comprehensive environmental assessment of the Vista coal mine expansion, writes Stephen Wilton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
As the federal Liberals move forward with their financial review, it’s important that they are transparent with Canadians about the actual real-life impacts of
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in the West Block on June 20, 2025, after the passage of Bill C-5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As the federal Liberals move forward with their financial review, it’s important that they are transparent with Canadians about the actual real-life impacts of
As the federal Liberals move forward with their financial review, it’s important that they are transparent with Canadians about the actual real-life impacts of
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in the West Block on June 20, 2025, after the passage of Bill C-5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As a part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, right, spending review of government operations, departments that serve Indigenous Peoples—including Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada led by Minister Rebecca Alty, left—must be required to fulfill their spending obligations and "get the money out the door," writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
CIRNAC and ISC must be forced to actually get the money out the door to Indigenous communities because this is the rare case in
As a part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, right, spending review of government operations, departments that serve Indigenous Peoples—including Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada led by Minister Rebecca Alty, left—must be required to fulfill their spending obligations and "get the money out the door," writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said in a recent speech that the climate is changing, and the Canadian economy has to be retooled to reflect that reality, but Shawn McCarthy argues that Hodgson's government has not demonstrated the same urgency around clean-economy policies that it has shown with deregulation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It will take enormous commitment and discipline to meet the bold promise of making Canada a clean energy superpower—traits that have not yet been
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said in a recent speech that the climate is changing, and the Canadian economy has to be retooled to reflect that reality, but Shawn McCarthy argues that Hodgson's government has not demonstrated the same urgency around clean-economy policies that it has shown with deregulation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MONDAY, OCT. 28 House Sitting—The House sits Oct. 21-Nov. 9, and breaks on Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day week until Nov. 15. It resumes
U.S. Ambassador David Cohen, pictured at the Politics and the Pen gala in Ottawa last May, will deliver remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada's annual U.S. Thanksgiving Dinner. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. ET at the Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St., Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MONDAY, OCT. 28 House Sitting—The House sits Oct. 21-Nov. 9, and breaks on Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day week until Nov. 15. It resumes
U.S. Ambassador David Cohen, pictured at the Politics and the Pen gala in Ottawa last May, will deliver remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada's annual U.S. Thanksgiving Dinner. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. ET at the Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St., Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Governments that support human rights and freedoms shouldn’t wait until their diaspora communities are at risk before they raise human rights concerns with other
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Photographs courtesy of Wikipedia and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Governments that support human rights and freedoms shouldn’t wait until their diaspora communities are at risk before they raise human rights concerns with other
Governments that support human rights and freedoms shouldn’t wait until their diaspora communities are at risk before they raise human rights concerns with other
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Photographs courtesy of Wikipedia and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Many of the questions during an emergency debate on India’s alleged interference in Canadian politics turned instead to Poilievre’s refusal to seek a security
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has argued that receiving a security clearance would 'gag' him on issues such as foreign interference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Many of the questions during an emergency debate on India’s alleged interference in Canadian politics turned instead to Poilievre’s refusal to seek a security
Many of the questions during an emergency debate on India’s alleged interference in Canadian politics turned instead to Poilievre’s refusal to seek a security
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has argued that receiving a security clearance would 'gag' him on issues such as foreign interference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Caitlin Morrison, executive director of the Matthew Perry Foundation Canada and the late actor's sister, speaks at the foundation's launch at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa on Oct. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Family and friends of the late Ottawa-born actor and author celebrated the launch of the Matthew Perry Foundation Canada on Oct. 24 at the
Caitlin Morrison, executive director of the Matthew Perry Foundation Canada and the late actor's sister, speaks at the foundation's launch at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa on Oct. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Procurement Ombudsman Alexander Jeglic's reviews into the ArriveCan saga unveiled deep-rooted issues in Canada’s procurement system this past winter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The federal procurement watchdog is also 'considering' a review of Indigenous procurement, but has yet to set up reasonable grounds or scope.
Procurement Ombudsman Alexander Jeglic's reviews into the ArriveCan saga unveiled deep-rooted issues in Canada’s procurement system this past winter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
By continuing to invest in public-private partnerships, the international community can ensure that the benefits of global mobility are not only preserved but enhanced
Discussions at the United Nations General Assembly reaffirmed that rebuilding tourism and business travel is crucial for economic recovery for countries still emerging from the pandemic, writes Amit Kumar Sharma. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
By continuing to invest in public-private partnerships, the international community can ensure that the benefits of global mobility are not only preserved but enhanced
By continuing to invest in public-private partnerships, the international community can ensure that the benefits of global mobility are not only preserved but enhanced
Discussions at the United Nations General Assembly reaffirmed that rebuilding tourism and business travel is crucial for economic recovery for countries still emerging from the pandemic, writes Amit Kumar Sharma. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will launch a call for applications under the National Crime Prevention Strategy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Stats Can reveals the latest on house prices in Canada.
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will launch a call for applications under the National Crime Prevention Strategy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
British Columbia Premier David Eby, left, and outgoing New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs both faced electorates that were looking for change in recent provincial elections. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Premiers of all political stripes that once looked ‘invincible’ are struggling to get re-elected across the country, says pollster Dan Arnold.
British Columbia Premier David Eby, left, and outgoing New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs both faced electorates that were looking for change in recent provincial elections. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. We are living in a crisis of trust, and our politicians are coming from a position of weakness. It’s time they cared, writes Bruce MacLellan. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Less than one-fifth of Canadians trust politicians for reliable information—putting them at the bottom of our national trust landscape.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. We are living in a crisis of trust, and our politicians are coming from a position of weakness. It’s time they cared, writes Bruce MacLellan. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Former Progressive Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney and former NDP leader Ed Broadbent were honoured at the annual awards reception on Oct. 23 at
Ben Mulroney accepts the 2024 Democracy Award on behalf of his late-father, Brian Mulroney on Oct. 23, at the annual reception hosted by The Parliamentary Centre and the British High Commission. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Former Progressive Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney and former NDP leader Ed Broadbent were honoured at the annual awards reception on Oct. 23 at
Former Progressive Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney and former NDP leader Ed Broadbent were honoured at the annual awards reception on Oct. 23 at
Ben Mulroney accepts the 2024 Democracy Award on behalf of his late-father, Brian Mulroney on Oct. 23, at the annual reception hosted by The Parliamentary Centre and the British High Commission. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
After relegating First Nations to reserves and opening their traditional territories to resource exploitation, the Crown surely faces a moral duty to ensure the
Even as Ottawa argues it has no legal duty on the matter, politicians have said the government has a role. In April 2022, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu said ‘Canada accepts the role that the government has played in First Nations' lack of access to clean drinking water.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
After relegating First Nations to reserves and opening their traditional territories to resource exploitation, the Crown surely faces a moral duty to ensure the
After relegating First Nations to reserves and opening their traditional territories to resource exploitation, the Crown surely faces a moral duty to ensure the
Even as Ottawa argues it has no legal duty on the matter, politicians have said the government has a role. In April 2022, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu said ‘Canada accepts the role that the government has played in First Nations' lack of access to clean drinking water.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Citizen-centered innovation means designing and implementing innovation programs to satisfy human needs, writes David Watters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
By recognizing that technology is not an end in itself, but rather only a means to assist in satisfying citizen needs, we can begin
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Citizen-centered innovation means designing and implementing innovation programs to satisfy human needs, writes David Watters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Nepalese Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba delivers remarks at the Nepal Constitution and National Day reception at the Westin Hotel on Sept. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Nepalese Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba delivers remarks at the Nepal Constitution and National Day reception at the Westin Hotel on Sept. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, U.S. Vice-president Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and photographs courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
In short, the U.S. election results may help the Liberals, but it won’t be their political salvation.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, U.S. Vice-president Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and photographs courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will carry on today with a major announcement about immigration policy, following a challenge to his leadership at the Liberal caucus meeting yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, a former prime minister testifies on the miscarriage of justice bill.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will carry on today with a major announcement about immigration policy, following a challenge to his leadership at the Liberal caucus meeting yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
At the Oct. 23 Liberal national caucus meeting, Liberal MP Patrick Weiler read out a letter calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign, according to Liberal sources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
One Liberal MP described the meeting as ‘the first time we've had a caucus meeting where people actually spoke their mind.’
At the Oct. 23 Liberal national caucus meeting, Liberal MP Patrick Weiler read out a letter calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign, according to Liberal sources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As things worsen and slip-sliding away gets impossible, real mitigation will eventually be considered and then—if the disaster chaos doesn’t make it impossible—implemented. But
Forest fires in Alberta in 2023. This mitigation failure and regression is happening as the climate science is telling us that climate change is accelerating. Climate change is now an existential crisis, writes Bill Henderson. Photograph courtesy of Cpl. Marc-André Leclerc, DND
As things worsen and slip-sliding away gets impossible, real mitigation will eventually be considered and then—if the disaster chaos doesn’t make it impossible—implemented. But
As things worsen and slip-sliding away gets impossible, real mitigation will eventually be considered and then—if the disaster chaos doesn’t make it impossible—implemented. But
Forest fires in Alberta in 2023. This mitigation failure and regression is happening as the climate science is telling us that climate change is accelerating. Climate change is now an existential crisis, writes Bill Henderson. Photograph courtesy of Cpl. Marc-André Leclerc, DND