Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters yesterday that the government won't be releasing a budget this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters yesterday that the government won't be releasing a budget this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
When Prime Minister Mark Carney tapped 28 new cabinet ministers and 10 secretaries of state on May 13, he empowered them to take leadership
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canadian health care isn’t without its problems, but we are fortunate to have highly skilled, caring providers, up-to-date infrastructure, and excellent researchers, writes Farah Shroff. Unsplash photograph by Maxime Doré
Renewing publicly funded health care that is accessible for all is vital in these times.
Canadian health care isn’t without its problems, but we are fortunate to have highly skilled, caring providers, up-to-date infrastructure, and excellent researchers, writes Farah Shroff. Unsplash photograph by Maxime Doré
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said in February that data breaches ‘have surged over the past decade.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The repercussions of data breaches go beyond compromised personal information, bringing also a broader economic impact.
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said in February that data breaches ‘have surged over the past decade.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prior to the April 28 federal election, Ottawa secured pharmacare agreements with four jurisdictions: British Columbia, Manitoba, the Yukon, and Prince Edward Island.
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a commitment to 'protect the programs that save families thousands of dollars per year, including pharmacare,' during a May 2 press conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prior to the April 28 federal election, Ottawa secured pharmacare agreements with four jurisdictions: British Columbia, Manitoba, the Yukon, and Prince Edward Island.
Prior to the April 28 federal election, Ottawa secured pharmacare agreements with four jurisdictions: British Columbia, Manitoba, the Yukon, and Prince Edward Island.
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a commitment to 'protect the programs that save families thousands of dollars per year, including pharmacare,' during a May 2 press conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In a wide-ranging interview, new Motswana High Commissioner Mpho Churchill Mophuting talks about a deeper relationship with Canada, Ottawa's Africa strategy, and peacekeeping.
The new high commissioner of Botswana, Mpho Churchill Mophuting, left, presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
In a wide-ranging interview, new Motswana High Commissioner Mpho Churchill Mophuting talks about a deeper relationship with Canada, Ottawa's Africa strategy, and peacekeeping.
In a wide-ranging interview, new Motswana High Commissioner Mpho Churchill Mophuting talks about a deeper relationship with Canada, Ottawa's Africa strategy, and peacekeeping.
The new high commissioner of Botswana, Mpho Churchill Mophuting, left, presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, will have an in-person meeting with Canada’s premiers in Saskatchewan on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The prime minister must now prove that ‘experience’ is more than just a campaign slogan, and that he is prepared to unite a divided
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, will have an in-person meeting with Canada’s premiers in Saskatchewan on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney has a lengthy and complicated to-do list, and his immediate priorities should be to be to invest in defence abroad, and focus on northern sovereignty, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The threats to Canada are many, and as numerous from the inside as from the outside.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has a lengthy and complicated to-do list, and his immediate priorities should be to be to invest in defence abroad, and focus on northern sovereignty, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
There’s no way to perfectly plan for an uncertain future, but another major health emergency is likely—and clapping won’t help, writes Michelle Cohen. Unsplash photograph by Martin Sanchez
In a globalized world, pandemics are a national security concern, and being prepared to launch a robust response is essential for the health of
There’s no way to perfectly plan for an uncertain future, but another major health emergency is likely—and clapping won’t help, writes Michelle Cohen. Unsplash photograph by Martin Sanchez
Accessibility to timely care, medications, and life-saving devices remains uneven across jurisdictions, writes Glenn Thibeault. Unsplash photograph by isens usa
Canada needs political will, targeted investment, and a commitment to three fundamental priorities: alignment, accessibility, and affordability.
Accessibility to timely care, medications, and life-saving devices remains uneven across jurisdictions, writes Glenn Thibeault. Unsplash photograph by isens usa
What should be core to a just and effective health-care system is now treated as a luxury—accessible only to those who can afford it, writes Aliki Thomas. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Rehabilitation is not a luxury. It is the bridge between medical intervention and meaningful participation in life.
What should be core to a just and effective health-care system is now treated as a luxury—accessible only to those who can afford it, writes Aliki Thomas. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Domestic leaders should reject any suggestion that an executive order from a U.S. president can justify abandoning our fundamental commitments to equality, justice, and
Canadian institutions complying with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Day 1 executive order is a serious mistake that sets a very bad precedent, write Jocelyn Downie and Françoise Baylis. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Domestic leaders should reject any suggestion that an executive order from a U.S. president can justify abandoning our fundamental commitments to equality, justice, and
Domestic leaders should reject any suggestion that an executive order from a U.S. president can justify abandoning our fundamental commitments to equality, justice, and
Canadian institutions complying with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Day 1 executive order is a serious mistake that sets a very bad precedent, write Jocelyn Downie and Françoise Baylis. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Canadian lung charities have solutions worth sharing, but what’s missing is a clear commitment to making lung health a priority at home, write Jessica Buckley and Jeffrey Beach. Unsplash photograph by Robina Weermeijer
Canada should support a landmark WHO resolution addressing the alarming rise in both communicable and non-communicable respiratory diseases.
Canadian lung charities have solutions worth sharing, but what’s missing is a clear commitment to making lung health a priority at home, write Jessica Buckley and Jeffrey Beach. Unsplash photograph by Robina Weermeijer
Asking doctors to ‘come home’ without addressing why they leave implies physicians are to blame, and overlooks systemic barriers like poor job opportunities for
The creation of Health Workforce Canada is a good first step. Next, affected specialties like surgeons must be represented, writes Abrar Ahmed. Unsplash photograph by National Cancer Institute
Asking doctors to ‘come home’ without addressing why they leave implies physicians are to blame, and overlooks systemic barriers like poor job opportunities for
Asking doctors to ‘come home’ without addressing why they leave implies physicians are to blame, and overlooks systemic barriers like poor job opportunities for
The creation of Health Workforce Canada is a good first step. Next, affected specialties like surgeons must be represented, writes Abrar Ahmed. Unsplash photograph by National Cancer Institute
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland at the May 13 cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his team is focused on growing an economy that 'is resilient in the face of economic shock,' and put
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland at the May 13 cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Liberal Tatiana Auguste’s win in Terrebonne, Que., brings the count of former staffers turned first-time MPs to at least eight.
Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Some of the new members of cabinet include returning members, clockwise from left: Anita Anand, David McGuinty, François-Philippe Champagne, and Mélanie Joly, as well as rookie MPs Tim Hodgson, Evan Solomon, Eleanor Olszewski, and Rebecca Chartrand. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of LinkedIn and the Liberal Party of Canada
In a major cabinet shakeup, Prime Minister Mark Carney named two dozen new faces to his senior team—made up of 28 ministers tackling the
Some of the new members of cabinet include returning members, clockwise from left: Anita Anand, David McGuinty, François-Philippe Champagne, and Mélanie Joly, as well as rookie MPs Tim Hodgson, Evan Solomon, Eleanor Olszewski, and Rebecca Chartrand. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of LinkedIn and the Liberal Party of Canada
Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in
Volunteering is about giving back to the community, which strongly aligns to the sense of duty and service that military members develop during their careers, writes Alyson Mahar. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in
Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in
Volunteering is about giving back to the community, which strongly aligns to the sense of duty and service that military members develop during their careers, writes Alyson Mahar. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
In a major shakeup, Prime Minister Mark Carney named 16 new faces to his 28-member cabinet, but kept a dozen Trudeau-era ministers in his
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
True reconciliation requires co-developing distinctions-based tools like tariff relief, investment supports, and procurement reform, writes Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council
The Métis played a crucial role in the founding of this country and its economy, yet too often we are treated as the forgotten
True reconciliation requires co-developing distinctions-based tools like tariff relief, investment supports, and procurement reform, writes Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council
As Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, begins his tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, will he comply like his predecessor did in CUSMA, or resist to protect Canada’s sovereignty, asks Wenran Jiang. White House photograph by Gabriel B Kotico
Those trapped in rigid binaries risk becoming collateral damage in a conflict that transcends borders, ideologies, and even economics itself.
As Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, begins his tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, will he comply like his predecessor did in CUSMA, or resist to protect Canada’s sovereignty, asks Wenran Jiang. White House photograph by Gabriel B Kotico
Naturopathic doctors are a key part of a holistic, modern health-care system, providing evidence-based care that intentionally holds space for traditional knowledge, write Gemma Beierback, and Jenny Gardipy. Unsplash photograph by Content Pixie
Naturopathic care offers a proven approach to addressing health-care crises disproportionately affecting Indigenous people.
Naturopathic doctors are a key part of a holistic, modern health-care system, providing evidence-based care that intentionally holds space for traditional knowledge, write Gemma Beierback, and Jenny Gardipy. Unsplash photograph by Content Pixie
The response to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's latest attempt to balance the country’s priorities is a reminder of how divided Canadians have become along conservative versus progressive lines, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
The reaction to the budget is all the more pertinent for the Liberals at a time when culture war issues are eclipsing already meagre
The response to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's latest attempt to balance the country’s priorities is a reminder of how divided Canadians have become along conservative versus progressive lines, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
People around the world are openly questioning Israel’s commitment to democracy. Right-wing Israeli ministers make blatantly racist remarks about Palestinians. Human rights organizations have
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s March 16 meeting with her Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen raised concerns, writes Thomas Woodley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
People around the world are openly questioning Israel’s commitment to democracy. Right-wing Israeli ministers make blatantly racist remarks about Palestinians. Human rights organizations have
People around the world are openly questioning Israel’s commitment to democracy. Right-wing Israeli ministers make blatantly racist remarks about Palestinians. Human rights organizations have
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s March 16 meeting with her Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen raised concerns, writes Thomas Woodley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Re: “Nuclear Waste Management Organization taking extra year to pick storage site as it seeks local support,” (The Hill Times, March 13). Kevin Philipupillai
Re: “Nuclear Waste Management Organization taking extra year to pick storage site as it seeks local support,” (The Hill Times, March 13). Kevin Philipupillai
Re: “Nuclear Waste Management Organization taking extra year to pick storage site as it seeks local support,” (The Hill Times, March 13). Kevin Philipupillai
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier is the minister responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency. The Muslim Association of Canada is challenging the CRA in the Ontario Superior Court, claiming that CRA audits violate the constitutional rights of Canadian Muslims. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Without oversight, the Canada Revenue Agency has zero accountability for what it writes in its administrative fairness letters.
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier is the minister responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency. The Muslim Association of Canada is challenging the CRA in the Ontario Superior Court, claiming that CRA audits violate the constitutional rights of Canadian Muslims. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault and the Canadian government must consider more than just changing federal law to release oilsands waters into the Athabasca River, writes Melody Lepine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The uncertainty of health and safety causes immense stress on a community already dealing with intergenerational trauma and lack of support.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault and the Canadian government must consider more than just changing federal law to release oilsands waters into the Athabasca River, writes Melody Lepine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TUESDAY, APRIL 4—THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Special Chiefs Assembly—The Assembly of First Nations hosts a Special Chiefs’ Assembly from Tuesday, April 4 to Thursday, April
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal will dig into the 2023 federal budget at a breakfast event hosted by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce on April 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
TUESDAY, APRIL 4—THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Special Chiefs Assembly—The Assembly of First Nations hosts a Special Chiefs’ Assembly from Tuesday, April 4 to Thursday, April
TUESDAY, APRIL 4—THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Special Chiefs Assembly—The Assembly of First Nations hosts a Special Chiefs’ Assembly from Tuesday, April 4 to Thursday, April
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal will dig into the 2023 federal budget at a breakfast event hosted by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce on April 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Caroline Xavier, the chief of the Communications Security Establishment, pictured during a House of Commons committee meeting on March 2, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, ministers and opposition leaders criss-cross the country.
Caroline Xavier, the chief of the Communications Security Establishment, pictured during a House of Commons committee meeting on March 2, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Lawyers for the Muslim Association of Canada argue that the Canada Revenue Agency's audit of the charity is rooted in Islamophobia and 'systemic bias,'
Lawyers representing the Canada Revenue Agency and the federal government have asked the Ontario Superior Court to dismiss the case. Photograph courtesy of Obert Madondo/Flickr
Lawyers for the Muslim Association of Canada argue that the Canada Revenue Agency's audit of the charity is rooted in Islamophobia and 'systemic bias,'
Lawyers for the Muslim Association of Canada argue that the Canada Revenue Agency's audit of the charity is rooted in Islamophobia and 'systemic bias,'
Lawyers representing the Canada Revenue Agency and the federal government have asked the Ontario Superior Court to dismiss the case. Photograph courtesy of Obert Madondo/Flickr
A door gunner with the Tactical Aviation Detachment watches out of a CH-146 Griffon helicopter during Operation Impact on Sept. 27, 2017. The last thing the Canadian Armed Forces needs is this further extension of the mission in Iraq, a mission that has no clear aim and zero chance of success, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of the Department of National Defence
On March 27, National Defence Minister Anita Anand announced a further extension of Operation Impact until at least March 31, 2025.
A door gunner with the Tactical Aviation Detachment watches out of a CH-146 Griffon helicopter during Operation Impact on Sept. 27, 2017. The last thing the Canadian Armed Forces needs is this further extension of the mission in Iraq, a mission that has no clear aim and zero chance of success, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of the Department of National Defence
While Pakistan's domestic politics continue in a state of permanent crisis, the disastrous end of the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan has demoted Pakistan to
Pakistan's High Commissioner to Canada Zaheer Janjua, seen speaking with The Hill Times on Sept. 1, 2022. It is not clear whether the current political crisis in Pakistan will end with yet another military takeover, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
While Pakistan's domestic politics continue in a state of permanent crisis, the disastrous end of the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan has demoted Pakistan to
While Pakistan's domestic politics continue in a state of permanent crisis, the disastrous end of the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan has demoted Pakistan to
Pakistan's High Commissioner to Canada Zaheer Janjua, seen speaking with The Hill Times on Sept. 1, 2022. It is not clear whether the current political crisis in Pakistan will end with yet another military takeover, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau scrums with reporters in the West Block outside the Liberal caucus meeting room on March 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
John Brodhead, who’s been running the prime minister’s policy shop since January 2022, will once again become a senior adviser in the top office.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau scrums with reporters in the West Block outside the Liberal caucus meeting room on March 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
To install seismic upgrades and connect the underground Parliament Welcome Centre to the historic building, workers will be digging some 23-metres below most of
Cranes on either side of the Centre Block building help lower and lift material and equipment from the internal courtyards, and interpretive panels have been installed around the welcome centre excavation pit in front of the building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
To install seismic upgrades and connect the underground Parliament Welcome Centre to the historic building, workers will be digging some 23-metres below most of
To install seismic upgrades and connect the underground Parliament Welcome Centre to the historic building, workers will be digging some 23-metres below most of
Cranes on either side of the Centre Block building help lower and lift material and equipment from the internal courtyards, and interpretive panels have been installed around the welcome centre excavation pit in front of the building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks to reporters in Ottawa on March 31. Canada needs more initiatives that fully align domestic technology investments and international opportunities, write Stewart Beck and John Knubley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In this age of turbulence, governments must act as catalysts for change and provide direction for the citizens they serve.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks to reporters in Ottawa on March 31. Canada needs more initiatives that fully align domestic technology investments and international opportunities, write Stewart Beck and John Knubley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.S. President Joe Biden, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a press conference in Ottawa on March 24, 2023. Every single Canadian prime minister has confronted how to not be hewers of wood and drawers of water, write Peter Loewen, Drew Fagan and Jennifer Levin Bonder. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
The Canada-U.S. relationship needs more than a working visit full of compliments.
U.S. President Joe Biden, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a press conference in Ottawa on March 24, 2023. Every single Canadian prime minister has confronted how to not be hewers of wood and drawers of water, write Peter Loewen, Drew Fagan and Jennifer Levin Bonder. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
The big question is whether relentless personal attacks on Justin Trudeau, aided and abetted by sympathetic media and endorsed by former prime minister Stephen
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured, has a popularity problem, which is fuelling the opposition's tactic of besmirching the prime minister rather than scrutinizing the government’s record, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade.
The big question is whether relentless personal attacks on Justin Trudeau, aided and abetted by sympathetic media and endorsed by former prime minister Stephen
The big question is whether relentless personal attacks on Justin Trudeau, aided and abetted by sympathetic media and endorsed by former prime minister Stephen
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured, has a popularity problem, which is fuelling the opposition's tactic of besmirching the prime minister rather than scrutinizing the government’s record, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade.
TorStar Corporation owner Jordan Bitove delivered the 2023 Wilfred Kesterton Lecture, hosted by Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication on March 28. Photograph courtesy of Manuel Baechlin/Carleton University
Plus, Tanya Talaga will be keynote speaker at Indigenous History and Heritage Gathering in Ottawa in June; and Grit Kevin Lamoureux tells Tory MP
TorStar Corporation owner Jordan Bitove delivered the 2023 Wilfred Kesterton Lecture, hosted by Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication on March 28. Photograph courtesy of Manuel Baechlin/Carleton University
Liberal MPs, pictured at a Hill caucus meeting on Jan. 27, 2023, are worried that it will be a challenge for them to do their jobs as MPs with the feeling that intelligence officials might be monitoring them. NDP and Green Party MPs echoed the same view. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP MP Charlie Angus questions why a secretly recorded conversation with MP Han Dong was leaked to the media ahead of U.S. President Joe
Liberal MPs, pictured at a Hill caucus meeting on Jan. 27, 2023, are worried that it will be a challenge for them to do their jobs as MPs with the feeling that intelligence officials might be monitoring them. NDP and Green Party MPs echoed the same view. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
OTTAWA—From about 300 to 500 AD, the new Catholics gained prominence over the other European-based spiritualities. It was made possible by the political leader Constantine,
Elder Angie Crerar shakes hands with Pope Francis inside the Vatican chambers following a private meeting on March 28, 2022. Behind Crerar stand Cassidy Caron, president of the Métis National Council and Elder Angie LaFleur. The Vatican formally repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery on March 30, 2023. Photograph by Matt LeMay, courtesy of Métis National Council
OTTAWA—From about 300 to 500 AD, the new Catholics gained prominence over the other European-based spiritualities. It was made possible by the political leader Constantine,
OTTAWA—From about 300 to 500 AD, the new Catholics gained prominence over the other European-based spiritualities. It was made possible by the political leader Constantine,
Elder Angie Crerar shakes hands with Pope Francis inside the Vatican chambers following a private meeting on March 28, 2022. Behind Crerar stand Cassidy Caron, president of the Métis National Council and Elder Angie LaFleur. The Vatican formally repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery on March 30, 2023. Photograph by Matt LeMay, courtesy of Métis National Council
Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled the government's 2023 budget on March 28. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
ESDC and Statistics Canada are projected to see drops of more than 22 per cent each by 2025-26, with the CRA looking at losses
Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled the government's 2023 budget on March 28. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia