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 possibilities for improving the lot of Black entrepreneurs are manifold. Implementing them requires two things: awareness of the obstacles they face, and the will to end them, writes Senator Amina Gerba. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It's up to us to take strong measures to prevent our Black entrepreneurs from joining other horizons to develop their businesses and, more broadly,
The possibilities for improving the lot of Black entrepreneurs are manifold. Implementing them requires two things: awareness of the obstacles they face, and the will to end them, writes Senator Amina Gerba. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Andrea Charron with the University of Manitoba expressed concern with Western fatigue in the Ukraine war, saying 'supporting Ukraine is protecting the West, and
Andrea Charron with the University of Manitoba expressed concern with Western fatigue in the Ukraine war, saying 'supporting Ukraine is protecting the West, and
Andrea Charron with the University of Manitoba expressed concern with Western fatigue in the Ukraine war, saying 'supporting Ukraine is protecting the West, and
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ottawa last year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canadian artist and political cartoonist Michael de Adder, left, and his March 4 cartoon 'Justice delayed.'
Photograph courtesy of Nicole Lapierre Photography, Image courtesy of X
Plus, The Globe's Bob Fife and Steve Chase win Ross Munro Award, Perrin Beatty to step down in August, Bloc MP Yves Perron says
Canadian artist and political cartoonist Michael de Adder, left, and his March 4 cartoon 'Justice delayed.'
Photograph courtesy of Nicole Lapierre Photography, Image courtesy of X
Plus, The Hill Times lists the top lobbyists in 2024.
MPs will debate a motion at committee today to call former public safety minister Marco Mendicino and others to testify about transfers of high-profile prisoners to medium-security prisons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, The Hill Times lists the top lobbyists in 2024.
MPs will debate a motion at committee today to call former public safety minister Marco Mendicino and others to testify about transfers of high-profile prisoners to medium-security prisons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Re: “Lantsman calls Poilievre’s remarks on trans women ‘the position of the Conservative Party’,” (The Hill Times, by Chelsea Nash, March 1, 2024). The
Re: “Lantsman calls Poilievre’s remarks on trans women ‘the position of the Conservative Party’,” (The Hill Times, by Chelsea Nash, March 1, 2024). The
Re: “Lantsman calls Poilievre’s remarks on trans women ‘the position of the Conservative Party’,” (The Hill Times, by Chelsea Nash, March 1, 2024). The
Martin Baron, former editor of The Washington Post, and author of Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
As the senior news executive at The Washington Post, Martin Baron was a key member of that establishment press. His newsroom was a thorn in
Martin Baron, former editor of The Washington Post, and author of Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
MONDAY, MARCH 11 House Sitting Schedule—The House is scheduled to sit for a total of 125 days in 2024. The House is on break
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen will deliver a keynote address on 'U.S-Canada Cross Border Collaboration in Life Sciences and Technology,' on Friday, March 15, at 11 a.m. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MONDAY, MARCH 11 House Sitting Schedule—The House is scheduled to sit for a total of 125 days in 2024. The House is on break
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen will deliver a keynote address on 'U.S-Canada Cross Border Collaboration in Life Sciences and Technology,' on Friday, March 15, at 11 a.m. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative candidate Jamil Jivani won last week's Durham, Ont., byelection by a comfortable margin of 35 per cent. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The next election is not scheduled until October 2025, and political dynamics could be very different then versus now, says Dan Arnold, a former
Conservative candidate Jamil Jivani won last week's Durham, Ont., byelection by a comfortable margin of 35 per cent. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada’s stance on Gaza must embody its commitment to gender equality, including gender-responsive humanitarian aid that addresses the unique needs of women and girls
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. The suspension of funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) by Canada and other international donors has dealt a devastating blow to the already fragile lives of Palestinian women and children, write Katherine Bullock, Tazeen Hasan, and Nawel Hamidi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada’s stance on Gaza must embody its commitment to gender equality, including gender-responsive humanitarian aid that addresses the unique needs of women and girls
Canada’s stance on Gaza must embody its commitment to gender equality, including gender-responsive humanitarian aid that addresses the unique needs of women and girls
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. The suspension of funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) by Canada and other international donors has dealt a devastating blow to the already fragile lives of Palestinian women and children, write Katherine Bullock, Tazeen Hasan, and Nawel Hamidi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, staff shake ups for Anandasanagree and Boissonnault.
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan will speak at the Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence this morning. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, staff shake ups for Anandasanagree and Boissonnault.
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan will speak at the Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence this morning. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If Canada were to deploy pharmacogenetic-guided treatments for patients with depression, we would save on average $3,000 per patient. If only 50 per cent
Several studies have shown that personalizing patient treatments based on their unique genotype can improve treatment outcomes, minimize adverse drug effects, and save health-care costs, writes Chukwunonso Nwabufo. Image courtesy of Pexels/Pixabay
If Canada were to deploy pharmacogenetic-guided treatments for patients with depression, we would save on average $3,000 per patient. If only 50 per cent
If Canada were to deploy pharmacogenetic-guided treatments for patients with depression, we would save on average $3,000 per patient. If only 50 per cent
Several studies have shown that personalizing patient treatments based on their unique genotype can improve treatment outcomes, minimize adverse drug effects, and save health-care costs, writes Chukwunonso Nwabufo. Image courtesy of Pexels/Pixabay
The centrist party Mulroney led no longer exists. Instead, anti-government ex-Reformers have taken centre stage in the Conservative movement. The notion of collective responsibility has been replaced by rabid individualism. Mulroney understood that there was no place in politics for hate, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Brian Mulroney was a people person. Even when his party had plummeted in popularity, he was able to keep the caucus united thanks to his
The centrist party Mulroney led no longer exists. Instead, anti-government ex-Reformers have taken centre stage in the Conservative movement. The notion of collective responsibility has been replaced by rabid individualism. Mulroney understood that there was no place in politics for hate, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Throughout his career, Brian Mulroney—a charismatic, ambitious, and shrewd political tactician—enjoyed great achievements, but also suffered spectacular failures.
Brian Mulroney at a Canada 2020 event in Ottawa in April 2014. Mulroney’s career had an almost Shakespearean flavour: he was a hero whose gifts propelled him to the heavens, but whose flaws dragged him back down to Earth, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Throughout his career, Brian Mulroney—a charismatic, ambitious, and shrewd political tactician—enjoyed great achievements, but also suffered spectacular failures.
Throughout his career, Brian Mulroney—a charismatic, ambitious, and shrewd political tactician—enjoyed great achievements, but also suffered spectacular failures.
Brian Mulroney at a Canada 2020 event in Ottawa in April 2014. Mulroney’s career had an almost Shakespearean flavour: he was a hero whose gifts propelled him to the heavens, but whose flaws dragged him back down to Earth, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Former parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page says some observers are concerned about the loss of 'fiscal room' because of debt generated during the pandemic.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux's office released a report that found 'restrictive monetary policy is expected to restrain growth in consumer spending in the first half of the year and to dampen residential investment over the course of this year.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Former parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page says some observers are concerned about the loss of 'fiscal room' because of debt generated during the pandemic.
Former parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page says some observers are concerned about the loss of 'fiscal room' because of debt generated during the pandemic.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux's office released a report that found 'restrictive monetary policy is expected to restrain growth in consumer spending in the first half of the year and to dampen residential investment over the course of this year.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
The federal beer tax is scheduled to increase by 4.7 per cent on April 1, making life even less affordable for Canadians, writes union president Gaurav Sharma. Unsplash photograph by Meritt Thomas
The finance minister should cancel the largest beer tax increase in 40 years, and at the same time, preserve Canadian jobs and support middle-class
The federal beer tax is scheduled to increase by 4.7 per cent on April 1, making life even less affordable for Canadians, writes union president Gaurav Sharma. Unsplash photograph by Meritt Thomas
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree has made some changes to his ministerial staff lineup of late, including recently promoting his press secretary, Matthieu Perrotin,
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, and Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault have both made recent changes to their ministerial staff teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree has made some changes to his ministerial staff lineup of late, including recently promoting his press secretary, Matthieu Perrotin,
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree has made some changes to his ministerial staff lineup of late, including recently promoting his press secretary, Matthieu Perrotin,
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, and Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault have both made recent changes to their ministerial staff teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The CPAC Brainiacs, the night's winning team featuring Andrew Thomson, left, Noah Richardson, Glen McInnis, Emily Haws, and Cameron Ryan, were crowned the biggest brains in the press gallery on March 5, during the third round of Politico Canada's inaugural Trivia Cup at the Métropolitain Brasserie.
Photograph courtesy of Nick Taylor-Vaisey
The Hill Times’ Parliament Hillbillies, The CBC’s Trivia Night in Canada, and the free-agent Newsroom Nomads will join CPAC at the finals on June
The CPAC Brainiacs, the night's winning team featuring Andrew Thomson, left, Noah Richardson, Glen McInnis, Emily Haws, and Cameron Ryan, were crowned the biggest brains in the press gallery on March 5, during the third round of Politico Canada's inaugural Trivia Cup at the Métropolitain Brasserie.
Photograph courtesy of Nick Taylor-Vaisey
