The House of Commons Chamber. MPs are under pressure to pass two government bills with minimal scrutiny before the summer adjournment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The House of Commons Chamber. MPs are under pressure to pass two government bills with minimal scrutiny before the summer adjournment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez, pictured, can demonstrate that her government is serious about its commitment to a robust gender equity analysis by working with feminist civil society experts to apply and evaluate the government’s actions, writes Suzanne Zacour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The bottom line? Investing in women is good policy and good politics.
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez, pictured, can demonstrate that her government is serious about its commitment to a robust gender equity analysis by working with feminist civil society experts to apply and evaluate the government’s actions, writes Suzanne Zacour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson should demonstrate global leadership in France this week at the United Nations Ocean Conference, write Derek Armitage and Trevor Swerdfager. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
We are a maritime nation, and it is vital that oceans feature prominently in our nation-building in ways that benefit the entire country.
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson should demonstrate global leadership in France this week at the United Nations Ocean Conference, write Derek Armitage and Trevor Swerdfager. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A 2024 UN Environment Program report concluded, under a status quo scenario, Earth is on track to reach an approximate 2.7°C increase in planetary warming by
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in West Block on June 6, 2025, to speak about his government’s One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A 2024 UN Environment Program report concluded, under a status quo scenario, Earth is on track to reach an approximate 2.7°C increase in planetary warming by
A 2024 UN Environment Program report concluded, under a status quo scenario, Earth is on track to reach an approximate 2.7°C increase in planetary warming by
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in West Block on June 6, 2025, to speak about his government’s One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Works Minister Joël Lightbound, left, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon, Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault have all now confirmed their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and
Public Works Minister Joël Lightbound, left, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon, Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault have all now confirmed their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The Hill Times spoke with nearly 20 insiders, including current and former senior government officials, past diplomats, business leaders, analysts, and academics to compile
Observers say Prime Minister Mark Carney's foreign policy legacy could be a major one as he navigates the country's response to moves made by U.S. President Donald Trump. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
The Hill Times spoke with nearly 20 insiders, including current and former senior government officials, past diplomats, business leaders, analysts, and academics to compile
The Hill Times spoke with nearly 20 insiders, including current and former senior government officials, past diplomats, business leaders, analysts, and academics to compile
Observers say Prime Minister Mark Carney's foreign policy legacy could be a major one as he navigates the country's response to moves made by U.S. President Donald Trump. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Prime Minister Mark Carney has been moving quickly to make major changes to Canada’s economic landscape. But the problem with looking at everything through
G7 invitations to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have understandably raised eyebrows. White House photograph by Daniel Torok and courtesy of the World Economic Forum/Valeriano Di Domenico
Prime Minister Mark Carney has been moving quickly to make major changes to Canada’s economic landscape. But the problem with looking at everything through
Prime Minister Mark Carney has been moving quickly to make major changes to Canada’s economic landscape. But the problem with looking at everything through
G7 invitations to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have understandably raised eyebrows. White House photograph by Daniel Torok and courtesy of the World Economic Forum/Valeriano Di Domenico
Despite the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ campaign that is emerging, former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez could win the Quebec Liberal leadership race on the first ballot, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It is not just Pablo Rodriguez’s name or urban swagger that may hold him back—he has little growth potential among young people.
Despite the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ campaign that is emerging, former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez could win the Quebec Liberal leadership race on the first ballot, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Re: “Urgent: ambitious methane emissions reduction needed,” (The Hill Times, June 2). Some things are hard. Like finding cures for diseases. Some things are
Re: “Urgent: ambitious methane emissions reduction needed,” (The Hill Times, June 2). Some things are hard. Like finding cures for diseases. Some things are
Re: “Urgent: ambitious methane emissions reduction needed,” (The Hill Times, June 2). Some things are hard. Like finding cures for diseases. Some things are
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly must reject policies that incentivize the largest network builders to reduce their investments in network infrastructure, writes Robert Ghiz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bell, Rogers, and Telus should be excluded from the wholesale internet access regime.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly must reject policies that incentivize the largest network builders to reduce their investments in network infrastructure, writes Robert Ghiz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
During the June 3 emergency debate on the Prairie wildfires, Conservative MP Randy Hoback, left, offered to share his Prince Albert, Sask., constituency office with Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger, whose riding has been affected by the ongoing fires. Screenshots courtesy of CPAC
Plus, ISG Senator René Cormier is the Senate's new deputy Speaker, parliamentarians who've died recently will be remembered on June 16, and The Hill
During the June 3 emergency debate on the Prairie wildfires, Conservative MP Randy Hoback, left, offered to share his Prince Albert, Sask., constituency office with Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger, whose riding has been affected by the ongoing fires. Screenshots courtesy of CPAC
Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report says departments need to accelerate their efforts to reduce office space, and PSPS needs better data on the number
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said the government has accepted all of the recommendations in an audit looking at federal office space which found that Ottawa has been slow to reduce its footprint. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report says departments need to accelerate their efforts to reduce office space, and PSPS needs better data on the number
Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report says departments need to accelerate their efforts to reduce office space, and PSPS needs better data on the number
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said the government has accepted all of the recommendations in an audit looking at federal office space which found that Ottawa has been slow to reduce its footprint. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
GC Strategies, the beleaguered Ottawa-based firm that was the primary contractor for the ArriveCan app, was awarded dozens of government contracts between 2015 and
Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report showed federal organizations 'frequently did not demonstrate value for money' in dozens of contracts awarded to GC Strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
GC Strategies, the beleaguered Ottawa-based firm that was the primary contractor for the ArriveCan app, was awarded dozens of government contracts between 2015 and
GC Strategies, the beleaguered Ottawa-based firm that was the primary contractor for the ArriveCan app, was awarded dozens of government contracts between 2015 and
Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report showed federal organizations 'frequently did not demonstrate value for money' in dozens of contracts awarded to GC Strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced yesterday that his government would spend an extra $9-billion on defence this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced yesterday that his government would spend an extra $9-billion on defence this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada's invite to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 is historic in the way political duplicities often are: low-key, deliberate, and draped in the language of pragmatic necessity, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
If Canada cannot draw a line at political assassination on its own soil, where will we draw one?
Canada's invite to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 is historic in the way political duplicities often are: low-key, deliberate, and draped in the language of pragmatic necessity, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
With new Prime Minister Mark Carney well-placed to turn the page, Canada can exploit the current geostrategic environment to cultivate a posture of strategic ambiguity, writes Thomas Liu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ottawa can and should rebalance its foreign policy by engaging where interests converge, and holding back where risks loom.
With new Prime Minister Mark Carney well-placed to turn the page, Canada can exploit the current geostrategic environment to cultivate a posture of strategic ambiguity, writes Thomas Liu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Marc-André Blanchard at a May 2017 press briefing during his time as Canada's permanent representative to the United Nations. Photograph courtesy of the UN/Manuel Elias
Marc-André Blanchard will take over as chief of staff to the prime minister in July.
Marc-André Blanchard at a May 2017 press briefing during his time as Canada's permanent representative to the United Nations. Photograph courtesy of the UN/Manuel Elias
In Europe, Defence Minister David McGuinty backed away from the word ‘immediate,’ noting the federal government will have more to say ‘very soon’ about its plans, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.
In Europe, Defence Minister David McGuinty backed away from the word ‘immediate,’ noting the federal government will have more to say ‘very soon’ about its plans, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs will debate a motion tabled by the Conservative party's shadow minister for finance, Jasraj Hallan, in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney gives a defence and security update.
MPs will debate a motion tabled by the Conservative party's shadow minister for finance, Jasraj Hallan, in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government tabled much-anticipated legislation on June 6 intended to remove interprovincial trade barriers, ease labour mobility, and help expedite major
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured June 5, 2025, on the Hill. He and the country’s premiers gathered for a first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon on June 2, which included discussions about removing internal trade barriers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government tabled much-anticipated legislation on June 6 intended to remove interprovincial trade barriers, ease labour mobility, and help expedite major
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government tabled much-anticipated legislation on June 6 intended to remove interprovincial trade barriers, ease labour mobility, and help expedite major
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured June 5, 2025, on the Hill. He and the country’s premiers gathered for a first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon on June 2, which included discussions about removing internal trade barriers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ron Bedard, president and CEO of ArcelorMittal Dofasco, the top company that lobbied the government in the first quarter, says the U.S. tariffs represent
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada 'must respond with purpose and force and take every step to protect Canadian workers and businesses against the unjust tariffs imposed by the United States, including on automobiles,' on April 3 in a press release from the Prime Minister's Office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ron Bedard, president and CEO of ArcelorMittal Dofasco, the top company that lobbied the government in the first quarter, says the U.S. tariffs represent
Ron Bedard, president and CEO of ArcelorMittal Dofasco, the top company that lobbied the government in the first quarter, says the U.S. tariffs represent
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada 'must respond with purpose and force and take every step to protect Canadian workers and businesses against the unjust tariffs imposed by the United States, including on automobiles,' on April 3 in a press release from the Prime Minister's Office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to tabling legislation by July 1, 2025, to eliminate all federal barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Beyond the barriers it directly controls, federal engagement and co-ordination is fundamental to mitigating provincial barriers.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to tabling legislation by July 1, 2025, to eliminate all federal barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Trade barriers impeding supply chains and slowing down economic trade include: aligning and improving winter road maintenance standards; increased access to rest areas for
To truly increase efficiencies throughout the supply chain, and trucking specifically, the prime minister will need the commitment and political will of the premiers, the ministers of Transportation and mayors, writes Stephen Laskowski, president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. Photograph courtesy of Tung Lam, Pixabay.com
Trade barriers impeding supply chains and slowing down economic trade include: aligning and improving winter road maintenance standards; increased access to rest areas for
Trade barriers impeding supply chains and slowing down economic trade include: aligning and improving winter road maintenance standards; increased access to rest areas for
To truly increase efficiencies throughout the supply chain, and trucking specifically, the prime minister will need the commitment and political will of the premiers, the ministers of Transportation and mayors, writes Stephen Laskowski, president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. Photograph courtesy of Tung Lam, Pixabay.com
Only through deeper cooperation and integration can Canada fully achieve its economic potential, writes Moshe Lander, a senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University. Photograph courtesy of Koi Roylers, Pixabay.com
A modern economy needs shared standards, interoperable infrastructure, and a workforce free to move where it is most needed.
Only through deeper cooperation and integration can Canada fully achieve its economic potential, writes Moshe Lander, a senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University. Photograph courtesy of Koi Roylers, Pixabay.com
Committee Chair Bardish Changer speaks with CSIS director general Adam Fisher, Foreign Affairs director general Tara Denham, Alia Tayyeb, deputy chief of Signals Intelligence Alia Tayyeb, and Adriana Poloz, executive director of Intelligence and International Policing for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If you sat through the nearly two full days of Procedure and House Affairs Committee meetings last week, lucky you. You’re now well-versed in
Committee Chair Bardish Changer speaks with CSIS director general Adam Fisher, Foreign Affairs director general Tara Denham, Alia Tayyeb, deputy chief of Signals Intelligence Alia Tayyeb, and Adriana Poloz, executive director of Intelligence and International Policing for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The conception of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights gave birth to human rights as they are known today. The UN Declaration was officially adopted
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Bucha, Ukraine, where he spoke with local residents and journalists on April 4, 2022. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/President of Ukraine
The conception of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights gave birth to human rights as they are known today. The UN Declaration was officially adopted
The conception of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights gave birth to human rights as they are known today. The UN Declaration was officially adopted
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Bucha, Ukraine, where he spoke with local residents and journalists on April 4, 2022. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/President of Ukraine
MONDAY, MARCH 6 House Sitting—The House will return on Monday, March 6. It will sit for one week and will adjourn on Friday, March
Conservative MPs Kelly Block, left, and Michael Barrett, at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee on Jan. 30, 2023. Parliamentarians return to Ottawa on Monday after two weeks in their constituencies. Then they return home from Mar. 10-20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MONDAY, MARCH 6 House Sitting—The House will return on Monday, March 6. It will sit for one week and will adjourn on Friday, March
Conservative MPs Kelly Block, left, and Michael Barrett, at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee on Jan. 30, 2023. Parliamentarians return to Ottawa on Monday after two weeks in their constituencies. Then they return home from Mar. 10-20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If the government heeds calls in this budget to rein in overall spending, Ottawa will still need to make targeted investments, several former political
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is facing calls to rein in spending in her coming budget, while also making strategic investments that can keep the Canadian economy competitive. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If the government heeds calls in this budget to rein in overall spending, Ottawa will still need to make targeted investments, several former political
If the government heeds calls in this budget to rein in overall spending, Ottawa will still need to make targeted investments, several former political
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is facing calls to rein in spending in her coming budget, while also making strategic investments that can keep the Canadian economy competitive. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux is issuing his second report in two days, covering government spending and Canada's economy. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Plus, Trudeau goes public in Winnipeg, and Poilievre meets and greets in London.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux is issuing his second report in two days, covering government spending and Canada's economy. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canadian Security Intelligence Service Director David Vigneault, seen here on July 16, 2020. Where are the senior managers at CSIS, asks Bhagwant Sandhu. Should they not reassure us that Canadian democracy and public institutions are safe-guarded with due process and management controls? The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Given the number of leaks, the onus is on CSIS senior management to comfort us that they have things under control at the spy
Canadian Security Intelligence Service Director David Vigneault, seen here on July 16, 2020. Where are the senior managers at CSIS, asks Bhagwant Sandhu. Should they not reassure us that Canadian democracy and public institutions are safe-guarded with due process and management controls? The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The main estimates for 2023-24 detail $432.9-billion in planned spending, although Budget 2023 will introduce further cash commitments for the fiscal year.
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier takes part in a news conference on Feb. 15, the same day she tabled the main estimates for the 2023-24 fiscal year in Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The main estimates for 2023-24 detail $432.9-billion in planned spending, although Budget 2023 will introduce further cash commitments for the fiscal year.
The main estimates for 2023-24 detail $432.9-billion in planned spending, although Budget 2023 will introduce further cash commitments for the fiscal year.
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier takes part in a news conference on Feb. 15, the same day she tabled the main estimates for the 2023-24 fiscal year in Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pierre Poilievre, pictured recently on the Hill, and his Conservative party can now play the anti-communism card to their base which should absolutely help them both with their fundraising and recruiting efforts, writes Gerry Nicholls.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Given the aggressive nature of Chinese diplomacy, it’s likely new incidents will occur over the next year or so which will further fuel anxiety
Pierre Poilievre, pictured recently on the Hill, and his Conservative party can now play the anti-communism card to their base which should absolutely help them both with their fundraising and recruiting efforts, writes Gerry Nicholls.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
We need more funding, new ecosystem-based approaches, and greater involvement (and willingness) from all sectors to work together for species protection and recovery.
Some of Canada's caribou populations are considered to be threatened under the Species at Risk Act. While Canada has plenty of laws, policies, and plans intended to protect nature, the continued decline of wildlife makes clear the shortcomings of current approaches, write Dan Kraus and Justina Ray. Photograph by Peupleloup, courtesy of Flickr
We need more funding, new ecosystem-based approaches, and greater involvement (and willingness) from all sectors to work together for species protection and recovery.
We need more funding, new ecosystem-based approaches, and greater involvement (and willingness) from all sectors to work together for species protection and recovery.
Some of Canada's caribou populations are considered to be threatened under the Species at Risk Act. While Canada has plenty of laws, policies, and plans intended to protect nature, the continued decline of wildlife makes clear the shortcomings of current approaches, write Dan Kraus and Justina Ray. Photograph by Peupleloup, courtesy of Flickr
The Liberals' failure to adopt a House committee’s recommendation to include the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples on the national council is a disrespectful political
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Marc Miller sponsored Bill C-29, which would create a national council for reconciliation. Far too many politicians use the term 'reconciliation' as leverage while ignoring the realities Indigenous people face. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia.
The Liberals' failure to adopt a House committee’s recommendation to include the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples on the national council is a disrespectful political
The Liberals' failure to adopt a House committee’s recommendation to include the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples on the national council is a disrespectful political
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Marc Miller sponsored Bill C-29, which would create a national council for reconciliation. Far too many politicians use the term 'reconciliation' as leverage while ignoring the realities Indigenous people face. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia.
Michelle Tessier, deputy director at CSIS, left, CSIS director David Vigneault, Caroline Xavier, chief of the Communications Security Establishment, and Michael Duheme, deputy RCMP commissioner of federal policing, all appear before the Procedure and House Affairs Committee on March 2, 2023, to answer questions about foreign election interference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Michelle Tessier, deputy director at CSIS, left, CSIS director David Vigneault, Caroline Xavier, chief of the Communications Security Establishment, and Michael Duheme, deputy RCMP commissioner of federal policing, all appear before the Procedure and House Affairs Committee on March 2, 2023, to answer questions about foreign election interference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The revelation for me in reading Fifty Irish Lives is that the Irish in Canada were a product of colonialism. The distinction is profound. Immigration is a spontaneous,
A series of statues in Dublin, titled 'Famine' by Norma Smurfit. The Great Irish Famine of 1845-1851 was a product of imperial rule in Ireland. It provoked a massive exodus of native Irish. In 1847, more than 106,000 fled to Canada, 20 per cent of whom died en route. They were refugees, not immigrants. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/William Murphy
The revelation for me in reading Fifty Irish Lives is that the Irish in Canada were a product of colonialism. The distinction is profound. Immigration is a spontaneous,
The revelation for me in reading Fifty Irish Lives is that the Irish in Canada were a product of colonialism. The distinction is profound. Immigration is a spontaneous,
A series of statues in Dublin, titled 'Famine' by Norma Smurfit. The Great Irish Famine of 1845-1851 was a product of imperial rule in Ireland. It provoked a massive exodus of native Irish. In 1847, more than 106,000 fled to Canada, 20 per cent of whom died en route. They were refugees, not immigrants. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/William Murphy
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault will once again testify as part of the Procedure and House Affairs Committee's investigation of foreign election interference. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault will once again testify as part of the Procedure and House Affairs Committee's investigation of foreign election interference. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Disposable income inequality peaked in 2004. And the overall relative poverty rate, using a common international definition, peaked in 2015. Between 2004-2015, little progress
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured in Ottawa. So, what is the recipe for further progress against income inequality and poverty, writes Michael Hatfield. 'Build on the success of these recent policies which have been supported by federal and provincial governments of all political stripes.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Disposable income inequality peaked in 2004. And the overall relative poverty rate, using a common international definition, peaked in 2015. Between 2004-2015, little progress
Disposable income inequality peaked in 2004. And the overall relative poverty rate, using a common international definition, peaked in 2015. Between 2004-2015, little progress
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured in Ottawa. So, what is the recipe for further progress against income inequality and poverty, writes Michael Hatfield. 'Build on the success of these recent policies which have been supported by federal and provincial governments of all political stripes.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
First spotted over the U.S. on Jan. 28, 2023, the alleged Chinese surveillance balloon was photographed by Montana resident Chase Doak on Feb. 1, 2023, and the image circulated among news outlets. The U.S. Air Force shot down the balloon on Feb. 3.. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
It is now well over a month since the Chinese balloon was shot down over the Atlantic coast, yet there is no word from
First spotted over the U.S. on Jan. 28, 2023, the alleged Chinese surveillance balloon was photographed by Montana resident Chase Doak on Feb. 1, 2023, and the image circulated among news outlets. The U.S. Air Force shot down the balloon on Feb. 3.. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Independent Senator Stanley Kutcher, left, Progressive Senator Pierre Dalphond, and Conservative Senator Yonah Martin all support Bill C-39, despite different visions for the future of medical assistance in dying. Photograph courtesy of Senate of Canada and The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Assisted death for mental illness as a sole underlying cause will become legal in Canada on March 17. Bill C-39, currently at the Senate,
Independent Senator Stanley Kutcher, left, Progressive Senator Pierre Dalphond, and Conservative Senator Yonah Martin all support Bill C-39, despite different visions for the future of medical assistance in dying. Photograph courtesy of Senate of Canada and The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Given the importance of legitimate, professional newsrooms to Canada’s democracy, these foreign web giants should not be able to choose the winners and losers
Were it not for legislation like Bill C-18 that levels the negotiating power, web giants like Google and Facebook would continue to set the rules in a way that benefits them most, writes Kevin Desjardins. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Given the importance of legitimate, professional newsrooms to Canada’s democracy, these foreign web giants should not be able to choose the winners and losers
Given the importance of legitimate, professional newsrooms to Canada’s democracy, these foreign web giants should not be able to choose the winners and losers
Were it not for legislation like Bill C-18 that levels the negotiating power, web giants like Google and Facebook would continue to set the rules in a way that benefits them most, writes Kevin Desjardins. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
The larger context behind the tensions is the recent installation and removal of Ruben Vardanyan, a sanctioned Russian oligarch of Armenian origin, as the state minister of an unrecognized separatist regime inside Azerbaijan’s sovereign territory, writes Nika Jabiyeva. Unsplash photograph by Hikmat Gafarzada
Canada should indeed be involved in the region, not to further flame the decades-long ethnic feud, but to aid the peace process between Azerbaijan
The larger context behind the tensions is the recent installation and removal of Ruben Vardanyan, a sanctioned Russian oligarch of Armenian origin, as the state minister of an unrecognized separatist regime inside Azerbaijan’s sovereign territory, writes Nika Jabiyeva. Unsplash photograph by Hikmat Gafarzada
