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Carney should reject Trump’s Star Wars production

  • Canada’s possible participation in the Americans' Golden Dome would overturn decades of resistance to southern neighbour’s often extraordinary missile plans.
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | May 24, 2025
Donald Trump and Mark Carney
Donald Trump and Mark Carney
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, greets Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, 2025, at the West Wing entrance of the White House. Official White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico

Carney should reject Trump’s Star Wars production

Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | May 24, 2025
  • Canada’s possible participation in the Americans' Golden Dome would overturn decades of resistance to southern neighbour’s often extraordinary missile plans.

Carney should reject Trump’s Star Wars production

Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | May 24, 2025
  • Canada’s possible participation in the Americans' Golden Dome would overturn decades of resistance to southern neighbour’s often extraordinary missile plans.
Donald Trump and Mark Carney
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, greets Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, 2025, at the West Wing entrance of the White House. Official White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico

Middle-class tax cut and trade barriers to form top priorities in early Carney government

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney set a goal of removing federal barriers to internal trade by July 1, along with implementing a middle-class tax cut
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out priorities for his government during a news conference on May 2, which he said includes 'embarking on the biggest transformation of the economy since the Second World War.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Middle-class tax cut and trade barriers to form top priorities in early Carney government

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 24, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney set a goal of removing federal barriers to internal trade by July 1, along with implementing a middle-class tax cut

Middle-class tax cut and trade barriers to form top priorities in early Carney government

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 24, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney set a goal of removing federal barriers to internal trade by July 1, along with implementing a middle-class tax cut
Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out priorities for his government during a news conference on May 2, which he said includes 'embarking on the biggest transformation of the economy since the Second World War.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bloc Québécois slam Carney for inviting ‘foreign’ King to open Parliament, opt out of attending Throne Speech 

  • Bloc Québécois MPs will be reading the speech from their offices, absent ‘on principal’ in response to a move they say is ‘disrespectful to
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 23, 2025
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet says his party will not attend the upcoming Speech from the Throne, saying Carney's decision to invite King Charles to open Parliament lacks a 'relevant reading of Quebec's sensibility.' The Hill Times Photograph By Andrew Meade

Bloc Québécois slam Carney for inviting ‘foreign’ King to open Parliament, opt out of attending Throne Speech 

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 23, 2025
  • Bloc Québécois MPs will be reading the speech from their offices, absent ‘on principal’ in response to a move they say is ‘disrespectful to

Bloc Québécois slam Carney for inviting ‘foreign’ King to open Parliament, opt out of attending Throne Speech 

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 23, 2025
  • Bloc Québécois MPs will be reading the speech from their offices, absent ‘on principal’ in response to a move they say is ‘disrespectful to
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet says his party will not attend the upcoming Speech from the Throne, saying Carney's decision to invite King Charles to open Parliament lacks a 'relevant reading of Quebec's sensibility.' The Hill Times Photograph By Andrew Meade

A Conservative postmortem: Tory MPs should conduct a rigorous, fact-based review of what worked, what didn’t, and determine their future

  • Now that Justin Trudeau is gone, are the Conservatives prepared to leave fighting the culture wars to Donald Trump, because their current approach scares
Opinion | BY GEOFF NORQUAY | May 23, 2025
Pierre Poilievre, pictured April 27, 2025, campaigning in Edwards, Ont., has a fascinating life story, but his aggressive personal style has served as a barrier to Canadians warming to him and turned off many voters. He needs to present a more multi-dimensional, friendlier, and approachable personality to voters, writes Geoff Norquay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A Conservative postmortem: Tory MPs should conduct a rigorous, fact-based review of what worked, what didn’t, and determine their future

Opinion | BY GEOFF NORQUAY | May 23, 2025
  • Now that Justin Trudeau is gone, are the Conservatives prepared to leave fighting the culture wars to Donald Trump, because their current approach scares

A Conservative postmortem: Tory MPs should conduct a rigorous, fact-based review of what worked, what didn’t, and determine their future

Opinion | BY GEOFF NORQUAY | May 23, 2025
  • Now that Justin Trudeau is gone, are the Conservatives prepared to leave fighting the culture wars to Donald Trump, because their current approach scares
Pierre Poilievre, pictured April 27, 2025, campaigning in Edwards, Ont., has a fascinating life story, but his aggressive personal style has served as a barrier to Canadians warming to him and turned off many voters. He needs to present a more multi-dimensional, friendlier, and approachable personality to voters, writes Geoff Norquay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. senators arrive in Ottawa to meet Carney

  • Plus, the federal energy minister meets his Alberta counterpart.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | May 23, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and some senior members of his cabinet will be meeting senators from the U.S. today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. senators arrive in Ottawa to meet Carney

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | May 23, 2025
  • Plus, the federal energy minister meets his Alberta counterpart.

U.S. senators arrive in Ottawa to meet Carney

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | May 23, 2025
  • Plus, the federal energy minister meets his Alberta counterpart.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and some senior members of his cabinet will be meeting senators from the U.S. today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

At least seven Liberal and Conservative MPs running for coveted House Speaker’s post

  • The new Speaker of the House will receive a total salary of $309,700, manage an office budget of $1.4-million, receive extra perks, and oversees
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 22, 2025
Liberal MPs Greg Fergus, top left, Rob Oliphant, Sean Casey, Sherry Romanado, Francis Scarpaleggia, above left, and Conservative MPs Chris d'Entremont, above centre, and Tom Kmiec are seeking the House Speaker’s position that comes with a salary of $309,000, a chauffeur driven car, an official residence, and a private apartment in the West Block. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, Stuart Benson and photographs courtesy of House of Commons, Liberal Party of Canada and Tom Kmiec

At least seven Liberal and Conservative MPs running for coveted House Speaker’s post

News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 22, 2025
  • The new Speaker of the House will receive a total salary of $309,700, manage an office budget of $1.4-million, receive extra perks, and oversees

At least seven Liberal and Conservative MPs running for coveted House Speaker’s post

News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 22, 2025
  • The new Speaker of the House will receive a total salary of $309,700, manage an office budget of $1.4-million, receive extra perks, and oversees
Liberal MPs Greg Fergus, top left, Rob Oliphant, Sean Casey, Sherry Romanado, Francis Scarpaleggia, above left, and Conservative MPs Chris d'Entremont, above centre, and Tom Kmiec are seeking the House Speaker’s position that comes with a salary of $309,000, a chauffeur driven car, an official residence, and a private apartment in the West Block. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, Stuart Benson and photographs courtesy of House of Commons, Liberal Party of Canada and Tom Kmiec

Federal public service cut by nearly 10,000 jobs, new data shows

  • The 2.7 per cent dip as of March 2025 represents the first time the public service hasn't grown since 2015, which experts say isn't
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 22, 2025 | UPDATED May 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized the need for government efficiency and a spending review, with his election platform saying programs aren't working as well as they should. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal public service cut by nearly 10,000 jobs, new data shows

News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 22, 2025 | UPDATED May 23, 2025
  • The 2.7 per cent dip as of March 2025 represents the first time the public service hasn't grown since 2015, which experts say isn't

Federal public service cut by nearly 10,000 jobs, new data shows

News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 22, 2025 | UPDATED May 23, 2025
  • The 2.7 per cent dip as of March 2025 represents the first time the public service hasn't grown since 2015, which experts say isn't
Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized the need for government efficiency and a spending review, with his election platform saying programs aren't working as well as they should. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What’s happening in Gaza could well be regarded as the graveyard of international law

  • What is at stake in both the Middle East and Ukraine is the continued survival of the norms of international law, peace, and security that
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | May 22, 2025
People protesting against the Gaza war in Ottawa on Feb. 17, 2024. The leaders of Canada, Britain, and France should be applauded for issuing a joint statement on May 19 that they would take actions against Israel if it did not provide sufficient aid to prevent mass starvation in Gaza, writes Errol Mendes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What’s happening in Gaza could well be regarded as the graveyard of international law

Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | May 22, 2025
  • What is at stake in both the Middle East and Ukraine is the continued survival of the norms of international law, peace, and security that

What’s happening in Gaza could well be regarded as the graveyard of international law

Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | May 22, 2025
  • What is at stake in both the Middle East and Ukraine is the continued survival of the norms of international law, peace, and security that
People protesting against the Gaza war in Ottawa on Feb. 17, 2024. The leaders of Canada, Britain, and France should be applauded for issuing a joint statement on May 19 that they would take actions against Israel if it did not provide sufficient aid to prevent mass starvation in Gaza, writes Errol Mendes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Riding electoral outcomes reveal regional life expectancy trends

  • Voting patterns in the 2019 and 2021 elections show significant differences in life expectancy depending on which party won the seat: shorter for constituents
Opinion | BY MICHAEL WOLFSON | May 22, 2025
New research suggests problematic health, educational, and social disparities within provinces and regions across Canada, not only regarding longevity, but also for electoral outcomes, writes Michal Wolfson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Riding electoral outcomes reveal regional life expectancy trends

Opinion | BY MICHAEL WOLFSON | May 22, 2025
  • Voting patterns in the 2019 and 2021 elections show significant differences in life expectancy depending on which party won the seat: shorter for constituents

Riding electoral outcomes reveal regional life expectancy trends

Opinion | BY MICHAEL WOLFSON | May 22, 2025
  • Voting patterns in the 2019 and 2021 elections show significant differences in life expectancy depending on which party won the seat: shorter for constituents
New research suggests problematic health, educational, and social disparities within provinces and regions across Canada, not only regarding longevity, but also for electoral outcomes, writes Michal Wolfson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senators prepare for busy session with a dozen rookies and two new leaders in the mix

  • Independent Senators Group Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain says Senators understand 'now more than ever' the need 'to scrutinize bills without delaying the government agenda.'
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 21, 2025
New Senate Conservative Leader Leo Housakos, left, returning Independent Senators Group Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain, returning Canadian Senator Group Leader Scott Tannas, and newly elected Progressive Senate Group Leader, Brian Francis. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Senator Brian Francis

Senators prepare for busy session with a dozen rookies and two new leaders in the mix

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 21, 2025
  • Independent Senators Group Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain says Senators understand 'now more than ever' the need 'to scrutinize bills without delaying the government agenda.'

Senators prepare for busy session with a dozen rookies and two new leaders in the mix

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 21, 2025
  • Independent Senators Group Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain says Senators understand 'now more than ever' the need 'to scrutinize bills without delaying the government agenda.'
New Senate Conservative Leader Leo Housakos, left, returning Independent Senators Group Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain, returning Canadian Senator Group Leader Scott Tannas, and newly elected Progressive Senate Group Leader, Brian Francis. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Senator Brian Francis

The missed opportunities of public procurement

  • Why are billions in public funding flowing offshore instead of helping to develop Canadian industries and foster intellectual property ownership?
Opinion | BY RAM MATHILAKATH, GREG MACDOUGALL | May 21, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound has been getting briefed on his new job. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The missed opportunities of public procurement

Opinion | BY RAM MATHILAKATH, GREG MACDOUGALL | May 21, 2025
  • Why are billions in public funding flowing offshore instead of helping to develop Canadian industries and foster intellectual property ownership?

The missed opportunities of public procurement

Opinion | BY RAM MATHILAKATH, GREG MACDOUGALL | May 21, 2025
  • Why are billions in public funding flowing offshore instead of helping to develop Canadian industries and foster intellectual property ownership?
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound has been getting briefed on his new job. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New MP orientation in full swing

  • The more than 100 first-time MPs who were elected on April 28 are readying for Parliament’s fastest post-election return since 1988. Swearing-in ceremonies began
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 21, 2025
Newly elected Members of Parliament attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New MP orientation in full swing

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 21, 2025
  • The more than 100 first-time MPs who were elected on April 28 are readying for Parliament’s fastest post-election return since 1988. Swearing-in ceremonies began

New MP orientation in full swing

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 21, 2025
  • The more than 100 first-time MPs who were elected on April 28 are readying for Parliament’s fastest post-election return since 1988. Swearing-in ceremonies began
Newly elected Members of Parliament attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

G7 finance ministers meet for the second day in Banff, and Carney holds a presser

  • Plus, new MPs get an orientation in parliamentary procedures.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 21, 2025
François-Philippe Champagn
François-Philippe Champagn
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured, co-hosts the G7 meeting with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

G7 finance ministers meet for the second day in Banff, and Carney holds a presser

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 21, 2025
  • Plus, new MPs get an orientation in parliamentary procedures.

G7 finance ministers meet for the second day in Banff, and Carney holds a presser

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 21, 2025
  • Plus, new MPs get an orientation in parliamentary procedures.
François-Philippe Champagn
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured, co-hosts the G7 meeting with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t mistake new Conservative media tone for policy shift, say Tory pundits

  • The Conservatives may be more accessible after the election, but don’t bank on them softening their stance on defunding the CBC, says communications strategist
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 21, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's post-election press conferences on Parliament Hill have loosened up from the strict four-question limit he held to during the campaign. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t mistake new Conservative media tone for policy shift, say Tory pundits

News | BY STUART BENSON | May 21, 2025
  • The Conservatives may be more accessible after the election, but don’t bank on them softening their stance on defunding the CBC, says communications strategist

Don’t mistake new Conservative media tone for policy shift, say Tory pundits

News | BY STUART BENSON | May 21, 2025
  • The Conservatives may be more accessible after the election, but don’t bank on them softening their stance on defunding the CBC, says communications strategist
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's post-election press conferences on Parliament Hill have loosened up from the strict four-question limit he held to during the campaign. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New housing minister’s ‘first-week jitters’ on home values needs clarification, says policy expert Mike Moffatt

  • ‘It’s about ensuring everyone has options they can afford’: new housing minister's office says that ‘overall’ housing prices will need to decline, but not
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 21, 2025
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson told reporters housing prices do not need to go down before listing all the ways his government would reduce prices on May 14, less than 24 hours after the prime minister said it was 'very clear' what his government's policy is. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New housing minister’s ‘first-week jitters’ on home values needs clarification, says policy expert Mike Moffatt

News | BY STUART BENSON | May 21, 2025
  • ‘It’s about ensuring everyone has options they can afford’: new housing minister's office says that ‘overall’ housing prices will need to decline, but not

New housing minister’s ‘first-week jitters’ on home values needs clarification, says policy expert Mike Moffatt

News | BY STUART BENSON | May 21, 2025
  • ‘It’s about ensuring everyone has options they can afford’: new housing minister's office says that ‘overall’ housing prices will need to decline, but not
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson told reporters housing prices do not need to go down before listing all the ways his government would reduce prices on May 14, less than 24 hours after the prime minister said it was 'very clear' what his government's policy is. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Sport portfolio a bright light during cabinet’s growing pains

  • The feds have seen the opportunity global sports performances provide to advance the country’s reputation, open doors for diplomacy and trade, and boost our
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 21, 2025
Adam van Koeverden
Adam van Koeverden
If the prime minister and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden lean in here they could produce some big wins from which we’d all benefit, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Sport portfolio a bright light during cabinet’s growing pains

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 21, 2025
  • The feds have seen the opportunity global sports performances provide to advance the country’s reputation, open doors for diplomacy and trade, and boost our

Sport portfolio a bright light during cabinet’s growing pains

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 21, 2025
  • The feds have seen the opportunity global sports performances provide to advance the country’s reputation, open doors for diplomacy and trade, and boost our
Adam van Koeverden
If the prime minister and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden lean in here they could produce some big wins from which we’d all benefit, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A home for all

  • Everyone needs a safe, decent, affordable place to call home.  But for too long, our housing system has felt like an unfair game rigged
Opinion | May 21, 2025

A home for all

Opinion | May 21, 2025
  • Everyone needs a safe, decent, affordable place to call home.  But for too long, our housing system has felt like an unfair game rigged

A home for all

Opinion | May 21, 2025
  • Everyone needs a safe, decent, affordable place to call home.  But for too long, our housing system has felt like an unfair game rigged

Put the blame for terrorism where it belongs, says Ontario reader

  • Re: “India and Israel on parallel tracks,” (The Hill Times, May 8). A recent column by Gwynne Dyer remarking on the Hamas-Israel and the
Opinion | May 21, 2025

Put the blame for terrorism where it belongs, says Ontario reader

Opinion | May 21, 2025
  • Re: “India and Israel on parallel tracks,” (The Hill Times, May 8). A recent column by Gwynne Dyer remarking on the Hamas-Israel and the

Put the blame for terrorism where it belongs, says Ontario reader

Opinion | May 21, 2025
  • Re: “India and Israel on parallel tracks,” (The Hill Times, May 8). A recent column by Gwynne Dyer remarking on the Hamas-Israel and the

Close race expected for Cutest Pets on the Hill contest

  • Plus: judicial recount confirms the Liberals have Milton East-Halton Hills South, Ont.; former NDP staffer Anthony Salloum launches a 'cathartic' blog; and Tessie Sanci
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 21, 2025
Louis, top left, Leo, Darcy, centre left, Isey, Noodle, bottom left, and Peanut are just six of the 20 finalists vying for your votes in this year's Cutest Pets on the Hill contest. Photographs courtesy of the Canadian Animal Health Institute

Close race expected for Cutest Pets on the Hill contest

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 21, 2025
  • Plus: judicial recount confirms the Liberals have Milton East-Halton Hills South, Ont.; former NDP staffer Anthony Salloum launches a 'cathartic' blog; and Tessie Sanci

Close race expected for Cutest Pets on the Hill contest

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 21, 2025
  • Plus: judicial recount confirms the Liberals have Milton East-Halton Hills South, Ont.; former NDP staffer Anthony Salloum launches a 'cathartic' blog; and Tessie Sanci
Louis, top left, Leo, Darcy, centre left, Isey, Noodle, bottom left, and Peanut are just six of the 20 finalists vying for your votes in this year's Cutest Pets on the Hill contest. Photographs courtesy of the Canadian Animal Health Institute

New defence minister, same old woes

  • Defence Minister David McGuinty is going to need a lot of support from Carney's Liberal government to truly right the CAF ship.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 21, 2025
David McGuinty brings a modicum of cabinet experience and a modicum of intelligence awareness to his new defence portfolio, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New defence minister, same old woes

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 21, 2025
  • Defence Minister David McGuinty is going to need a lot of support from Carney's Liberal government to truly right the CAF ship.

New defence minister, same old woes

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 21, 2025
  • Defence Minister David McGuinty is going to need a lot of support from Carney's Liberal government to truly right the CAF ship.
David McGuinty brings a modicum of cabinet experience and a modicum of intelligence awareness to his new defence portfolio, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A new middle-power alliance would give Canada leverage, and Canadians hope

  • America’s global trade war can only succeed against a divided opposition.
Opinion | BY JON SHELL | May 21, 2025
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Canada should lead the world’s middle powers in a collective and overdue weaning from American primacy by establishing a grand new security and economic alliance, writes Jon Shell. Photograph by Simon Dawson/No. 10 Downing Street courtesy of Flickr

A new middle-power alliance would give Canada leverage, and Canadians hope

Opinion | BY JON SHELL | May 21, 2025
  • America’s global trade war can only succeed against a divided opposition.

A new middle-power alliance would give Canada leverage, and Canadians hope

Opinion | BY JON SHELL | May 21, 2025
  • America’s global trade war can only succeed against a divided opposition.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Canada should lead the world’s middle powers in a collective and overdue weaning from American primacy by establishing a grand new security and economic alliance, writes Jon Shell. Photograph by Simon Dawson/No. 10 Downing Street courtesy of Flickr

The 20th Century Boys rocked the Rainbow, and raised $4,500 for PAL Ottawa

  • The 20th Century Boys returned to the Rainbow Bistro for their annual spring fundraiser, and they rocked it.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 20, 2025
The 20th Century Boys' Dave Fraser, left, Richard Mahoney, centre, and Peter Van Dusen, right, rocked the Rainbow Bistro with their annual spring concert on May 16 and raised $4,500 for PAL Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

The 20th Century Boys rocked the Rainbow, and raised $4,500 for PAL Ottawa

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 20, 2025
  • The 20th Century Boys returned to the Rainbow Bistro for their annual spring fundraiser, and they rocked it.

The 20th Century Boys rocked the Rainbow, and raised $4,500 for PAL Ottawa

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 20, 2025
  • The 20th Century Boys returned to the Rainbow Bistro for their annual spring fundraiser, and they rocked it.
The 20th Century Boys' Dave Fraser, left, Richard Mahoney, centre, and Peter Van Dusen, right, rocked the Rainbow Bistro with their annual spring concert on May 16 and raised $4,500 for PAL Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Can Ukraine survive Trump?

  • Although the U.S. president will try to bully Ukraine into accepting Russia’s terms, there is no evidence that Ukraine is really on the brink
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 20, 2025
Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, will probably insist once again that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ‘no cards,’ and must submit, but that wasn’t true then and it isn’t true now, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House

Can Ukraine survive Trump?

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 20, 2025
  • Although the U.S. president will try to bully Ukraine into accepting Russia’s terms, there is no evidence that Ukraine is really on the brink

Can Ukraine survive Trump?

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 20, 2025
  • Although the U.S. president will try to bully Ukraine into accepting Russia’s terms, there is no evidence that Ukraine is really on the brink
Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, will probably insist once again that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ‘no cards,’ and must submit, but that wasn’t true then and it isn’t true now, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House

Champagne and Ukraine’s FinMin speak at the G7 summit

  • Plus, Carney huddles with his cabinet.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 20, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is co-hosting a meeting of the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors, along with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Champagne and Ukraine’s FinMin speak at the G7 summit

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 20, 2025
  • Plus, Carney huddles with his cabinet.

Champagne and Ukraine’s FinMin speak at the G7 summit

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 20, 2025
  • Plus, Carney huddles with his cabinet.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is co-hosting a meeting of the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors, along with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A step forward, but not far enough: Canada still needs a minister for older persons

  • With older adults soon to make up a quarter of our population, Canada needs focused and empowered leadership to prepare for the realities of
Opinion | BY GABRIELLE GALLANT, KAHIR LALJI | May 19, 2025
Stephanie McLean, centre with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon, was sworn in as secretary of state for seniors on May 13. That’s a good first step, but there still needs to be a full ministerial portfolio for older persons, write Gabrielle Gallant and Kahir Lalji. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A step forward, but not far enough: Canada still needs a minister for older persons

Opinion | BY GABRIELLE GALLANT, KAHIR LALJI | May 19, 2025
  • With older adults soon to make up a quarter of our population, Canada needs focused and empowered leadership to prepare for the realities of

A step forward, but not far enough: Canada still needs a minister for older persons

Opinion | BY GABRIELLE GALLANT, KAHIR LALJI | May 19, 2025
  • With older adults soon to make up a quarter of our population, Canada needs focused and empowered leadership to prepare for the realities of
Stephanie McLean, centre with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon, was sworn in as secretary of state for seniors on May 13. That’s a good first step, but there still needs to be a full ministerial portfolio for older persons, write Gabrielle Gallant and Kahir Lalji. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘Really scared, anxious, and horrified’: advocates decry lack of voice for Canadians with disabilities in cabinet

  • The gap comes at a crucial time for advocates, as a new disability benefit program is being criticized for not fulfilling its stated goal
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 19, 2025
Patty Hajdu
Patty Hajdu
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu will oversee Employment and Social Development Canada in her role, but without a dedicated minister for disability advocacy, some are concerned their voices won't be heard. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Really scared, anxious, and horrified’: advocates decry lack of voice for Canadians with disabilities in cabinet

News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 19, 2025
  • The gap comes at a crucial time for advocates, as a new disability benefit program is being criticized for not fulfilling its stated goal

‘Really scared, anxious, and horrified’: advocates decry lack of voice for Canadians with disabilities in cabinet

News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 19, 2025
  • The gap comes at a crucial time for advocates, as a new disability benefit program is being criticized for not fulfilling its stated goal
Patty Hajdu
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu will oversee Employment and Social Development Canada in her role, but without a dedicated minister for disability advocacy, some are concerned their voices won't be heard. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Battleground’ Peel region emerges a winner in new Carney cabinet with four ministers

  • Mark Carney’s new cabinet has a combination of old and new faces, but key portfolios remain in the hands of seasoned veterans. The real
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 19, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his 38-member senior team on May 13. Of the 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state, 24 are new to such top jobs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Battleground’ Peel region emerges a winner in new Carney cabinet with four ministers

News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 19, 2025
  • Mark Carney’s new cabinet has a combination of old and new faces, but key portfolios remain in the hands of seasoned veterans. The real

‘Battleground’ Peel region emerges a winner in new Carney cabinet with four ministers

News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 19, 2025
  • Mark Carney’s new cabinet has a combination of old and new faces, but key portfolios remain in the hands of seasoned veterans. The real
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his 38-member senior team on May 13. Of the 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state, 24 are new to such top jobs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Capitalizing on Ottawa’s COVID-19 digital breakthrough: crucial next steps to build on the feds’ digital shift before next crisis

  • Parliamentarians and all Canadians must reaffirm the importance of the digital shift, and make a non-partisan effort to keep up pressuring the government to
Opinion | BY KELLY HUTCHINSON | June 26, 2023
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos provides an update on the COVID-19 pandemic on March 10, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Capitalizing on Ottawa’s COVID-19 digital breakthrough: crucial next steps to build on the feds’ digital shift before next crisis

Opinion | BY KELLY HUTCHINSON | June 26, 2023
  • Parliamentarians and all Canadians must reaffirm the importance of the digital shift, and make a non-partisan effort to keep up pressuring the government to

Capitalizing on Ottawa’s COVID-19 digital breakthrough: crucial next steps to build on the feds’ digital shift before next crisis

Opinion | BY KELLY HUTCHINSON | June 26, 2023
  • Parliamentarians and all Canadians must reaffirm the importance of the digital shift, and make a non-partisan effort to keep up pressuring the government to
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos provides an update on the COVID-19 pandemic on March 10, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau in Iceland for meeting with Nordic leaders

  • Plus, a rundown of the bills that received royal assent as MPs and Senators left town last week.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, seen here on June 21, convened a meeting of the Incident Response Group on Saturday to discuss the security situation in Russia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau in Iceland for meeting with Nordic leaders

  • Plus, a rundown of the bills that received royal assent as MPs and Senators left town last week.

Politics This Morning: Trudeau in Iceland for meeting with Nordic leaders

  • Plus, a rundown of the bills that received royal assent as MPs and Senators left town last week.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, seen here on June 21, convened a meeting of the Incident Response Group on Saturday to discuss the security situation in Russia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds’ seasonal weather outlook urges Canadians to take alerts seriously, the search is on for a new Supreme Court judge, and the PM appoints new associate chief justice of Quebec’s Superior Court

  • Plus, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a talk on the Indigenous water controversy, and The Wire Report is now accepting opinion pieces.
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 26, 2023
Smoke from wildfires in Ontario clouds the air in Ottawa on June 6, 2023. An early fire season has led to numerous wildfires burning in many communities across the country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds’ seasonal weather outlook urges Canadians to take alerts seriously, the search is on for a new Supreme Court judge, and the PM appoints new associate chief justice of Quebec’s Superior Court

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 26, 2023
  • Plus, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a talk on the Indigenous water controversy, and The Wire Report is now accepting opinion pieces.

Feds’ seasonal weather outlook urges Canadians to take alerts seriously, the search is on for a new Supreme Court judge, and the PM appoints new associate chief justice of Quebec’s Superior Court

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 26, 2023
  • Plus, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a talk on the Indigenous water controversy, and The Wire Report is now accepting opinion pieces.
Smoke from wildfires in Ontario clouds the air in Ottawa on June 6, 2023. An early fire season has led to numerous wildfires burning in many communities across the country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We are seeing an increase in hate speech against the LGBTQ community in Canada’: Lib MP Bendayan

  • We are seeing an increase in hate speech against the LGBTQ community in Canada. This is happening in a global context that has authoritarian
Opinion | June 26, 2023
Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan, pictured May 9, 2023, on the Hill talking to reporters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We are seeing an increase in hate speech against the LGBTQ community in Canada’: Lib MP Bendayan

Opinion | June 26, 2023
  • We are seeing an increase in hate speech against the LGBTQ community in Canada. This is happening in a global context that has authoritarian

‘We are seeing an increase in hate speech against the LGBTQ community in Canada’: Lib MP Bendayan

Opinion | June 26, 2023
  • We are seeing an increase in hate speech against the LGBTQ community in Canada. This is happening in a global context that has authoritarian
Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan, pictured May 9, 2023, on the Hill talking to reporters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Joe Clark to take part in panel on ‘Stories of a Caring and Sharing Canada,’ on June 27 at Empire Club

  • MONDAY, JUNE 26 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the summer and is on break for 12 weeks. It will resume sitting again
Former prime minister Joe Clark will take part in a panel discussion on 'Stories of a Caring and Sharing Canada,' hosted by the Empire Club of Canada. Other participants include Dr. Samantha Nutt, founder and president, War Child Canada; and Katheryn Winnick, of The Winnick Foundation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Joe Clark to take part in panel on ‘Stories of a Caring and Sharing Canada,’ on June 27 at Empire Club

  • MONDAY, JUNE 26 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the summer and is on break for 12 weeks. It will resume sitting again

Joe Clark to take part in panel on ‘Stories of a Caring and Sharing Canada,’ on June 27 at Empire Club

  • MONDAY, JUNE 26 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the summer and is on break for 12 weeks. It will resume sitting again
Former prime minister Joe Clark will take part in a panel discussion on 'Stories of a Caring and Sharing Canada,' hosted by the Empire Club of Canada. Other participants include Dr. Samantha Nutt, founder and president, War Child Canada; and Katheryn Winnick, of The Winnick Foundation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Thirty years ago on June 25, Kim Campbell became Canada’s first, and still only, woman prime minister

  • 'Campbell’s story is proof that you don’t have to win every election in order to change a country,' says former B.C. premier Christy Clark.
Opinion | BY ARTHUR MILNES | June 25, 2023
Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell, pictured in Ottawa in 2009. 'When she was asked if she was proud to be Canada’s first female prime minister she replied, 'I’d be prouder still to say that I was Canada’s 10th woman prime minister,' says Lisa MacCormack Raitt. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Thirty years ago on June 25, Kim Campbell became Canada’s first, and still only, woman prime minister

Opinion | BY ARTHUR MILNES | June 25, 2023
  • 'Campbell’s story is proof that you don’t have to win every election in order to change a country,' says former B.C. premier Christy Clark.

Thirty years ago on June 25, Kim Campbell became Canada’s first, and still only, woman prime minister

Opinion | BY ARTHUR MILNES | June 25, 2023
  • 'Campbell’s story is proof that you don’t have to win every election in order to change a country,' says former B.C. premier Christy Clark.
Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell, pictured in Ottawa in 2009. 'When she was asked if she was proud to be Canada’s first female prime minister she replied, 'I’d be prouder still to say that I was Canada’s 10th woman prime minister,' says Lisa MacCormack Raitt. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Photo of the Day

The stairs to the House of Commons foyer at the Members’ entrance is pictured during a media tour of the Centre Block rehabilitation project on June 22, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day

The stairs to the House of Commons foyer at the Members’ entrance is pictured during a media tour of the Centre Block rehabilitation project on June 22, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look inside Centre Block as renovations near completion

  • On June 22, media got a chance to tour the stripped-back hallways of the historic Centre Block, which has been closed for renovations since
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 23, 2023
The Rotunda is pictured during a media tour of the Centre Block rehabilitation project on June 22, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look inside Centre Block as renovations near completion

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 23, 2023
  • On June 22, media got a chance to tour the stripped-back hallways of the historic Centre Block, which has been closed for renovations since

A look inside Centre Block as renovations near completion

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 23, 2023
  • On June 22, media got a chance to tour the stripped-back hallways of the historic Centre Block, which has been closed for renovations since
The Rotunda is pictured during a media tour of the Centre Block rehabilitation project on June 22, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Down to bare bones: a look inside the Centre Block construction site

  • Closed since the end of 2018, the massive renovation and work on Centre Block is set to continue through to 2031. On June 22,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 23, 2023
Centre Block's Hall of Honour, as seen from the third-floor north corridor on June 22. There are more than 35,000 marble tiles throughout the building, including in the Hall of Honour, which have been protected in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Down to bare bones: a look inside the Centre Block construction site

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 23, 2023
  • Closed since the end of 2018, the massive renovation and work on Centre Block is set to continue through to 2031. On June 22,

Down to bare bones: a look inside the Centre Block construction site

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 23, 2023
  • Closed since the end of 2018, the massive renovation and work on Centre Block is set to continue through to 2031. On June 22,
Centre Block's Hall of Honour, as seen from the third-floor north corridor on June 22. There are more than 35,000 marble tiles throughout the building, including in the Hall of Honour, which have been protected in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: News and narratives as we dive into summer

  • Plus, the biggest group in the Senate has a new second in command.
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino enters the summer in hot water over a high-profile prison transfer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: News and narratives as we dive into summer

  • Plus, the biggest group in the Senate has a new second in command.

Politics This Morning: News and narratives as we dive into summer

  • Plus, the biggest group in the Senate has a new second in command.
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino enters the summer in hot water over a high-profile prison transfer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Assembly of First Nations online meeting could include vote to remove national chief

  • Judy Wilson, former kúkpi7 (chief) of the Neskonlith Indian Band, says it's possible the unexpected June 28 meeting is an attempt to separate discussion
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | June 22, 2023
The Assembly of First Nations has scheduled a special online meeting for June 28 to discuss a recommendation from its executive committee that it remove National Chief RoseAnne Archibald in response to human resources complaints. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Assembly of First Nations online meeting could include vote to remove national chief

News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | June 22, 2023
  • Judy Wilson, former kúkpi7 (chief) of the Neskonlith Indian Band, says it's possible the unexpected June 28 meeting is an attempt to separate discussion

Assembly of First Nations online meeting could include vote to remove national chief

News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | June 22, 2023
  • Judy Wilson, former kúkpi7 (chief) of the Neskonlith Indian Band, says it's possible the unexpected June 28 meeting is an attempt to separate discussion
The Assembly of First Nations has scheduled a special online meeting for June 28 to discuss a recommendation from its executive committee that it remove National Chief RoseAnne Archibald in response to human resources complaints. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Towards a deliberately built peace: the inevitable negotiations on Ukraine

  • The likelihood of either side in this war ever being in a position to dictate settlement terms to the other is remote, and that
Opinion | BY ERNIE REGEHR | June 22, 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy participates in a ceremony marking the ninth anniversary of the National Guard of Ukraine on March 24. Photograph courtesy of the office the President of Ukraine/Flickr

Towards a deliberately built peace: the inevitable negotiations on Ukraine

Opinion | BY ERNIE REGEHR | June 22, 2023
  • The likelihood of either side in this war ever being in a position to dictate settlement terms to the other is remote, and that

Towards a deliberately built peace: the inevitable negotiations on Ukraine

Opinion | BY ERNIE REGEHR | June 22, 2023
  • The likelihood of either side in this war ever being in a position to dictate settlement terms to the other is remote, and that
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy participates in a ceremony marking the ninth anniversary of the National Guard of Ukraine on March 24. Photograph courtesy of the office the President of Ukraine/Flickr

Why Singh is both pro-Liberal and anti-Liberal

  • While the NDP Leader constantly criticizes Trudeau on things like the government’s handling of the election meddling scandal, the economy, or its environmental record,
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 22, 2023
There are valid political reasons as to why NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is taking this approach, the main one being he likely feels his party is not yet ready to fight a federal election, so it’s better to play for time, even if that means acting as the Liberal government’s 'junior partner,' writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Why Singh is both pro-Liberal and anti-Liberal

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 22, 2023
  • While the NDP Leader constantly criticizes Trudeau on things like the government’s handling of the election meddling scandal, the economy, or its environmental record,

Why Singh is both pro-Liberal and anti-Liberal

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 22, 2023
  • While the NDP Leader constantly criticizes Trudeau on things like the government’s handling of the election meddling scandal, the economy, or its environmental record,
There are valid political reasons as to why NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is taking this approach, the main one being he likely feels his party is not yet ready to fight a federal election, so it’s better to play for time, even if that means acting as the Liberal government’s 'junior partner,' writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diary of a new Senator: understanding the new org

  • I was appointed as an Independent Senator, meaning I decide how I vote on each bill and motion. No party pressure, discipline, caucusing in the
Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR ANDREW CARDOZO | June 22, 2023
New Ontario PSG Senator Andrew Cardozo says 'no one hands me speeches to deliver, or questions to ask and no one tells me what to say, or admonishes me for saying the wrong thing, or for not saying the right thing. No one assigns me committee membership and I'm politically independent.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diary of a new Senator: understanding the new org

Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR ANDREW CARDOZO | June 22, 2023
  • I was appointed as an Independent Senator, meaning I decide how I vote on each bill and motion. No party pressure, discipline, caucusing in the

Diary of a new Senator: understanding the new org

Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR ANDREW CARDOZO | June 22, 2023
  • I was appointed as an Independent Senator, meaning I decide how I vote on each bill and motion. No party pressure, discipline, caucusing in the
New Ontario PSG Senator Andrew Cardozo says 'no one hands me speeches to deliver, or questions to ask and no one tells me what to say, or admonishes me for saying the wrong thing, or for not saying the right thing. No one assigns me committee membership and I'm politically independent.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cuplinskas returns to Freeland’s office, senior policy adviser departs

  • Plus, Hill Climbers takes a dive into the Hill histories of the four new MPs-elect who are all former federal political staffers.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 22, 2023
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland arrives at the House Finance Committee on May 16 to answer questions about the government's budget implementation act, Bill C-47. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cuplinskas returns to Freeland’s office, senior policy adviser departs

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 22, 2023
  • Plus, Hill Climbers takes a dive into the Hill histories of the four new MPs-elect who are all former federal political staffers.

Cuplinskas returns to Freeland’s office, senior policy adviser departs

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 22, 2023
  • Plus, Hill Climbers takes a dive into the Hill histories of the four new MPs-elect who are all former federal political staffers.
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland arrives at the House Finance Committee on May 16 to answer questions about the government's budget implementation act, Bill C-47. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Iran makes deals

  • The current Iranian regime might also last longer, of course, but every choice has its costs. 
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 22, 2023
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, pictured. Iran’s deal with Saudi Arabia should eventually end the eight-year proxy war between the two countries in Yemen. Even in the short term it will bring much-needed investment in Iran by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Iran makes deals

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 22, 2023
  • The current Iranian regime might also last longer, of course, but every choice has its costs. 

Iran makes deals

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 22, 2023
  • The current Iranian regime might also last longer, of course, but every choice has its costs. 
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, pictured. Iran’s deal with Saudi Arabia should eventually end the eight-year proxy war between the two countries in Yemen. Even in the short term it will bring much-needed investment in Iran by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Supply-and-confidence deal keeps Canadian families first, and Jagmeet Singh front and centre

  • Tory strategists claim to know what’s best, pushing the NDP to end its deal with the governing Liberals. But this deal elevates Singh and
Opinion | BY MELISSA BRUNO, MéLANIE RICHER | June 22, 2023
Since March 2022, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and his party have been in a supply-and-confidence deal with the governing Liberals. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Supply-and-confidence deal keeps Canadian families first, and Jagmeet Singh front and centre

Opinion | BY MELISSA BRUNO, MéLANIE RICHER | June 22, 2023
  • Tory strategists claim to know what’s best, pushing the NDP to end its deal with the governing Liberals. But this deal elevates Singh and

Supply-and-confidence deal keeps Canadian families first, and Jagmeet Singh front and centre

Opinion | BY MELISSA BRUNO, MéLANIE RICHER | June 22, 2023
  • Tory strategists claim to know what’s best, pushing the NDP to end its deal with the governing Liberals. But this deal elevates Singh and
Since March 2022, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and his party have been in a supply-and-confidence deal with the governing Liberals. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: The barbecues beckon

  • Plus, the PBO measures your money.
MPs agreed unanimously to ditch the House early yesterday and head off for the summer adjournment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: The barbecues beckon

  • Plus, the PBO measures your money.

Politics This Morning: The barbecues beckon

  • Plus, the PBO measures your money.
MPs agreed unanimously to ditch the House early yesterday and head off for the summer adjournment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian MPs earn second-highest salary of G7 legislators

  • Salaries and pensions can play a role in whether people seek to become or remain MPs, according to UBC political scientist.
News | BY TAYLOR O’BRIEN, STEPHEN JEFFERY | June 21, 2023
House of Commons
House of Commons
As of April 1, 2023, federal MPs make a 'basic sessional indemnity' of $194,600 per year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian MPs earn second-highest salary of G7 legislators

News | BY TAYLOR O’BRIEN, STEPHEN JEFFERY | June 21, 2023
  • Salaries and pensions can play a role in whether people seek to become or remain MPs, according to UBC political scientist.

Canadian MPs earn second-highest salary of G7 legislators

News | BY TAYLOR O’BRIEN, STEPHEN JEFFERY | June 21, 2023
  • Salaries and pensions can play a role in whether people seek to become or remain MPs, according to UBC political scientist.
House of Commons
As of April 1, 2023, federal MPs make a 'basic sessional indemnity' of $194,600 per year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

More can be done to support fertility to build a fair and healthy future for Canadians 

  • We can advocate for a National Fertility Strategy in Canada and ensure that the Canada Health Act's principles of universality and accessibility are respected
Opinion | BY CAROLYNN DUBé | June 21, 2023
The Canada Health Act gives the provinces some leeway in deciding which procedures to cover with health insurance. Some provinces offer partial coverage for fertility treatment, others do not, leaving a large inequity in access to health care, writes Carolynn Dubé. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

More can be done to support fertility to build a fair and healthy future for Canadians 

Opinion | BY CAROLYNN DUBé | June 21, 2023
  • We can advocate for a National Fertility Strategy in Canada and ensure that the Canada Health Act's principles of universality and accessibility are respected

More can be done to support fertility to build a fair and healthy future for Canadians 

Opinion | BY CAROLYNN DUBé | June 21, 2023
  • We can advocate for a National Fertility Strategy in Canada and ensure that the Canada Health Act's principles of universality and accessibility are respected
The Canada Health Act gives the provinces some leeway in deciding which procedures to cover with health insurance. Some provinces offer partial coverage for fertility treatment, others do not, leaving a large inequity in access to health care, writes Carolynn Dubé. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

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