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
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
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
Kingston Liberal MPP Ted Hsu says he supports Bonnie Crombie as the party leader but would leave it up to party delegates to vote
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
Clean energy is the path forward. Markets will eventually turn against fossil fuels, leaving taxpayers to shoulder the financial burden of supporting new infrastructure
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s current approach of appeasing our fossil fuel-producing provinces is based on short-term logic, writes Andy Hira. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Clean energy is the path forward. Markets will eventually turn against fossil fuels, leaving taxpayers to shoulder the financial burden of supporting new infrastructure
Clean energy is the path forward. Markets will eventually turn against fossil fuels, leaving taxpayers to shoulder the financial burden of supporting new infrastructure
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s current approach of appeasing our fossil fuel-producing provinces is based on short-term logic, writes Andy Hira. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
During the break, the Liberals should try to sway opposition MPs to their benches, which would be a challenge to Pierre Poilievre’s leadership; and
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
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
Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.
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
Most American political analysts have dismissed the electoral prospects of Elon Musk’s new political party, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
There isn’t time for Musk to build a nationwide third party before the November 2026 mid-term elections for the Senate and the House of
Most American political analysts have dismissed the electoral prospects of Elon Musk’s new political party, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
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
The new plan defines strengthening ties with key partners like Canada as an 'obvious priority,' and builds on leaders' commitments.
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
Wildfires require unprecedented co-ordination across jurisdictions and countries. Yet our communication infrastructure remains siloed, fragmented, and vulnerable to the conditions these disasters create.
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
Wildfires require unprecedented co-ordination across jurisdictions and countries. Yet our communication infrastructure remains siloed, fragmented, and vulnerable to the conditions these disasters create.
Wildfires require unprecedented co-ordination across jurisdictions and countries. Yet our communication infrastructure remains siloed, fragmented, and vulnerable to the conditions these disasters create.
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
Part of the Hudson Bay shoreline in Churchill, Man. Port Nelson is more accessible in the winter, and several port facilities could be built to handle all sorts of commodities, writes Dorothy Dobbie. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Currently, most of our products go to the easy market down south, but we have long been anxious to diversify our customer base.
Part of the Hudson Bay shoreline in Churchill, Man. Port Nelson is more accessible in the winter, and several port facilities could be built to handle all sorts of commodities, writes Dorothy Dobbie. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
For all the effort towards building new overseas trade relationships, the prospects for an outward-focused nation like Canada—where exports account for 34 per cent
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
For all the effort towards building new overseas trade relationships, the prospects for an outward-focused nation like Canada—where exports account for 34 per cent
For all the effort towards building new overseas trade relationships, the prospects for an outward-focused nation like Canada—where exports account for 34 per cent
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
Not everyone who sits in the Senate agrees with each other, but they share a belief that this country is worth the hard work, writes ISG Senator Farah Mohamed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The role of the Senate is to look beyond the headlines, to resist reactive politics, and to legislate for a Canada that thrives across
Not everyone who sits in the Senate agrees with each other, but they share a belief that this country is worth the hard work, writes ISG Senator Farah Mohamed. 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
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Charlottetown this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
‘I’m very excited about it,’ says Liberal MP Ahmed Hussen, who’s among the first set of MPs to get a crack at proposing legislation
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
Prime Minister Mark Carney. It’s too early to tell whether the Canadian government’s May statement signals a meaningful shift toward a 'human rights first' approach to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, writes Ketty Nivyabandi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
History will judge Canada’s response over Gaza; it will not be enough to point to statements of concern, or empty ultimatums.
Prime Minister Mark Carney. It’s too early to tell whether the Canadian government’s May statement signals a meaningful shift toward a 'human rights first' approach to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, writes Ketty Nivyabandi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The new government must demonstrate a genuine commitment to rebuilding confidence in our democratic system by appointing a commissioner for the Foreign Influence Transparency
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
The new government must demonstrate a genuine commitment to rebuilding confidence in our democratic system by appointing a commissioner for the Foreign Influence Transparency
The new government must demonstrate a genuine commitment to rebuilding confidence in our democratic system by appointing a commissioner for the Foreign Influence Transparency
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
The system is 'marked by silos of responsibility and accountability,' and needs a convening figure, says Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic in a new report.
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
The system is 'marked by silos of responsibility and accountability,' and needs a convening figure, says Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic in a new report.
The system is 'marked by silos of responsibility and accountability,' and needs a convening figure, says Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic in a new report.
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
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
Perhaps the Liberals need to do more than make promises of massive budget increases if there are too few personnel left in uniform to
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
Despite promises to gradually transfer control of status registration to First Nations, there is no roadmap, no new funding model, and no accountability.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. First Nations cannot be the only group held back by outdated legislation, and an unaccountable bureaucracy, writes Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Despite promises to gradually transfer control of status registration to First Nations, there is no roadmap, no new funding model, and no accountability.
Despite promises to gradually transfer control of status registration to First Nations, there is no roadmap, no new funding model, and no accountability.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. First Nations cannot be the only group held back by outdated legislation, and an unaccountable bureaucracy, writes Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
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
Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for
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
Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for
Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for
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
Canada-United States Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said in a June 26 press release that the One Canadian Economy Act 'will help attract investment in big nation-building projects that create good-paying jobs, connect our country, and ultimately reduce our reliance on the United States.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The government needs to have a 'national conversation' about what it means to have a project meet Bill C-5's criteria, says Anna Johnston, a
Canada-United States Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said in a June 26 press release that the One Canadian Economy Act 'will help attract investment in big nation-building projects that create good-paying jobs, connect our country, and ultimately reduce our reliance on the United States.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
Just because a 'new American left' might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.
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
While he never sought the credit, Chuck Strahl was a key figure in ending the conservative wars of the 1990s and early 2000s, and putting conservatives on the path to one unified entity, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times file photograph
The late MP was a true model for how to be both a good family man, and a committed public servant.
While he never sought the credit, Chuck Strahl was a key figure in ending the conservative wars of the 1990s and early 2000s, and putting conservatives on the path to one unified entity, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times file photograph
Re: “Responsibility for recent missile attack still unknown: CJPME,” (The Hill Times, Aug. 14, p. 8). Fatima Haidar’s letter to the editor claimed that
Re: “Responsibility for recent missile attack still unknown: CJPME,” (The Hill Times, Aug. 14, p. 8). Fatima Haidar’s letter to the editor claimed that
Re: “Responsibility for recent missile attack still unknown: CJPME,” (The Hill Times, Aug. 14, p. 8). Fatima Haidar’s letter to the editor claimed that
Canadian soldiers return to their light armoured vehicles during Operation Medusa in 2006. We pursued the war in Afghanistan to the tune of 158 Canadian soldiers killed, 2,000 wounded or physically injured, and countless thousands more suffering the unseen mental wounds of PTSD, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of the CAF/Sgt. Lou Penney
For Canada to be dismissed as an 'early quitter' by a former Australian prime minister might sting somewhat if those allies who continued the fight
Canadian soldiers return to their light armoured vehicles during Operation Medusa in 2006. We pursued the war in Afghanistan to the tune of 158 Canadian soldiers killed, 2,000 wounded or physically injured, and countless thousands more suffering the unseen mental wounds of PTSD, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of the CAF/Sgt. Lou Penney
Last spring, Jagmeet Singh and the NDP forced the government to finally launch the NDP’s dental care plan. This fall, the caucus will be holding Trudeau’s feet to the fire over his bungled implementation of the plan, writes NDP House Leader Peter Julian. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
For one, we need to get pharmacare up and running, starting with birth control and diabetes medications, and then expanding to other drugs.
Last spring, Jagmeet Singh and the NDP forced the government to finally launch the NDP’s dental care plan. This fall, the caucus will be holding Trudeau’s feet to the fire over his bungled implementation of the plan, writes NDP House Leader Peter Julian. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
We can recognize the overall benefit of salmon farms for Indigenous Peoples, and fish health professionals can work to minimize farm salmon infectious diseases without the banning of salmon farms, writes Dr. Gary D. Marty. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
We need to put salmon farm disease in perspective with how we respond to infectious disease in humans.
We can recognize the overall benefit of salmon farms for Indigenous Peoples, and fish health professionals can work to minimize farm salmon infectious diseases without the banning of salmon farms, writes Dr. Gary D. Marty. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Iroquois-class destroyer HMCS Athabaskan leaves St. John's, N.L., in 2016. Since the Harper government launched the program in 2010, the NSS has revived an industry that was in terminal decline, and nearly singlehandedly recovered the lost art of shipbuilding in Canada, writes Unifor's Jennifer Murray. Canadian Armed Forces photograph by Cpl. Neil Clarkson
There is a clear national security rationale for preserving the capacity to build and maintain one’s own warships.
Iroquois-class destroyer HMCS Athabaskan leaves St. John's, N.L., in 2016. Since the Harper government launched the program in 2010, the NSS has revived an industry that was in terminal decline, and nearly singlehandedly recovered the lost art of shipbuilding in Canada, writes Unifor's Jennifer Murray. Canadian Armed Forces photograph by Cpl. Neil Clarkson
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, addresses the Liberal caucus on April 17. This parliamentary year will be a critical one for the Liberals to turn things around ahead of the next election, writes Crestview's Muhammad Ali. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
This parliamentary year will be a critical one for the Liberals to turn things around ahead of the next election.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, addresses the Liberal caucus on April 17. This parliamentary year will be a critical one for the Liberals to turn things around ahead of the next election, writes Crestview's Muhammad Ali. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Recent changes have weakened the powers of the government and the opposition, making it much more difficult to reach consensus, and obtain and maintain agreements.
After nine years, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s experimental changes to the Senate are turning out to be another one of his signature failures, writes Conservative Senate Leader Don Plett. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Recent changes have weakened the powers of the government and the opposition, making it much more difficult to reach consensus, and obtain and maintain agreements.
Recent changes have weakened the powers of the government and the opposition, making it much more difficult to reach consensus, and obtain and maintain agreements.
After nine years, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s experimental changes to the Senate are turning out to be another one of his signature failures, writes Conservative Senate Leader Don Plett. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Senate Speaker's parade enters the Red Chamber on Feb. 6. There are some who will want to bring a partisan discourse in the deliberations of the Senate, solely for electoral purposes. We are prepared to deal with this reality, writes ISG Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The legislative agenda for the fall is charged, and members of the ISG are eager and ready to get back to work.
The Senate Speaker's parade enters the Red Chamber on Feb. 6. There are some who will want to bring a partisan discourse in the deliberations of the Senate, solely for electoral purposes. We are prepared to deal with this reality, writes ISG Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. Politicians need reminding that they sit in one of the most revered meeting places in the country, writes Olivier Cullen. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The next session of Parliament will likely be more of the same—a lack of civility in one of the greatest chambers in the country.
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. Politicians need reminding that they sit in one of the most revered meeting places in the country, writes Olivier Cullen. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
THURSDAY, AUG. 22 Info Sessions on FNCFS Draft Settlement Deal—The third in a four-part series of online info sessions on the Draft Settlement Agreement
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes questions from media on the final day of the Liberal cabinet's August 2023 retreat in Charlottetown. This year's summer gathering will take place in Halifax Aug. 25-27. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert
THURSDAY, AUG. 22 Info Sessions on FNCFS Draft Settlement Deal—The third in a four-part series of online info sessions on the Draft Settlement Agreement
THURSDAY, AUG. 22 Info Sessions on FNCFS Draft Settlement Deal—The third in a four-part series of online info sessions on the Draft Settlement Agreement
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes questions from media on the final day of the Liberal cabinet's August 2023 retreat in Charlottetown. This year's summer gathering will take place in Halifax Aug. 25-27. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and her cabinet colleagues announced the start of a month-long public consultation for Canada's new policy for African engagement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
What was once a 'strategy' for African engagement and later a 'framework,' is now being billed as an 'approach.'
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and her cabinet colleagues announced the start of a month-long public consultation for Canada's new policy for African engagement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Mélanie Joly promotes Canada’s Africa 'Something-Or-Other' in Côte d'Ivoire.
Housing Minister Sean Fraser has launched a public consultation to collect more ideas for making housing more affordable in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Mélanie Joly promotes Canada’s Africa 'Something-Or-Other' in Côte d'Ivoire.
Housing Minister Sean Fraser has launched a public consultation to collect more ideas for making housing more affordable in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If commercially sensitive data like pricing and ridership forecasts are available to bidders, it could give Air Canada an advantage over competitor airlines, says
In 2023, Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez announced the launch of a request for proposals for a high-speed rail project along the Quebec-Windsor corridor. The Hill Times photography by Andrew Meade
If commercially sensitive data like pricing and ridership forecasts are available to bidders, it could give Air Canada an advantage over competitor airlines, says
If commercially sensitive data like pricing and ridership forecasts are available to bidders, it could give Air Canada an advantage over competitor airlines, says
In 2023, Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez announced the launch of a request for proposals for a high-speed rail project along the Quebec-Windsor corridor. The Hill Times photography by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Mark Holland and Justice Minister Arif Virani, who share responsibility for the Liberal government’s policy on medical assistance in dying, have not indicated a willingness to move forward with advance requests for MAID during this Parliament, writes Helen Long. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Bill C-390 may be the last chance to move the needle on advance requests for MAID during this Parliament. It would allow Quebec to
Health Minister Mark Holland and Justice Minister Arif Virani, who share responsibility for the Liberal government’s policy on medical assistance in dying, have not indicated a willingness to move forward with advance requests for MAID during this Parliament, writes Helen Long. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The political casualty list is getting so long that they are now bringing up the reserves, notably in the form of Thaksin Shinawatra’s youngest daughter, Paetongtarn, writes Gwynne Dyer. Screenshot courtesy of Bloomberg Television/YouTube
The country's new prime minister is the third member of the Shinawatra family to hold this office, and part of the 'evil cycle' that
The political casualty list is getting so long that they are now bringing up the reserves, notably in the form of Thaksin Shinawatra’s youngest daughter, Paetongtarn, writes Gwynne Dyer. Screenshot courtesy of Bloomberg Television/YouTube
Recent changes in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office also include the addition of new staff to tackle strategic communications and operations work. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, there are three new staff to note in Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office, and one departure.
Recent changes in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office also include the addition of new staff to tackle strategic communications and operations work. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Canada Disability Benefit Act was passed unanimously in Parliament with all-party support. It is every party's responsibility to fulfill its promise.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Going into a federal election year, Canadians with disabilities are waiting to know how will each party commit to improving the Canada Disability Benefit, writes Krista Carr. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The Canada Disability Benefit Act was passed unanimously in Parliament with all-party support. It is every party's responsibility to fulfill its promise.
The Canada Disability Benefit Act was passed unanimously in Parliament with all-party support. It is every party's responsibility to fulfill its promise.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Going into a federal election year, Canadians with disabilities are waiting to know how will each party commit to improving the Canada Disability Benefit, writes Krista Carr. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade