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Carl Meyer is a freelance journalist based in Ottawa and the former managing editor of Embassy newspaper.

The exciting, terrifying landscape of the Internet of Things

  • Imagine a world where live microphones and cameras are hidden in objects all around you, with powerful entities listening in, waiting for you to utter
FeatureBY CARL MEYER | February 8, 2017
Everyday objects like fridges are being built with onboard computers, internal cameras, and wireless connectivity, allowing them to be linked-up to a dizzying array of microphone-enabled devices flooding the market offering voice-activated controls. Illustraion courtesy of Wilgengebroed

The exciting, terrifying landscape of the Internet of Things

FeatureBY CARL MEYER | February 8, 2017
  • Imagine a world where live microphones and cameras are hidden in objects all around you, with powerful entities listening in, waiting for you to utter

The exciting, terrifying landscape of the Internet of Things

FeatureBY CARL MEYER | February 8, 2017
  • Imagine a world where live microphones and cameras are hidden in objects all around you, with powerful entities listening in, waiting for you to utter
Everyday objects like fridges are being built with onboard computers, internal cameras, and wireless connectivity, allowing them to be linked-up to a dizzying array of microphone-enabled devices flooding the market offering voice-activated controls. Illustraion courtesy of Wilgengebroed

First Conservative leadership debate touches on Trump and taxes

  • Kellie Leitch wasn’t wasting any time. “I have common interests with Mr. Trump,” declared the Conservative Member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of
News | BY CARL MEYER | November 10, 2016
The 12 registered Conservative Party leadership candidates squared off Nov. 9 in Saskatoon on everything from a carbon tax to trade. They are, from left: Kellie Leitch, Lisa Raitt, Dan Lindsay, Steven Blaney, Andrew Scheer, Deepak Obhrai, Michael Chong, Andrew Saxton, Erin O’Toole, and Maxime Bernier. Chris Alexander and Brad Trost are not pictured. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

First Conservative leadership debate touches on Trump and taxes

News | BY CARL MEYER | November 10, 2016
  • Kellie Leitch wasn’t wasting any time. “I have common interests with Mr. Trump,” declared the Conservative Member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of

First Conservative leadership debate touches on Trump and taxes

News | BY CARL MEYER | November 10, 2016
  • Kellie Leitch wasn’t wasting any time. “I have common interests with Mr. Trump,” declared the Conservative Member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of
The 12 registered Conservative Party leadership candidates squared off Nov. 9 in Saskatoon on everything from a carbon tax to trade. They are, from left: Kellie Leitch, Lisa Raitt, Dan Lindsay, Steven Blaney, Andrew Scheer, Deepak Obhrai, Michael Chong, Andrew Saxton, Erin O’Toole, and Maxime Bernier. Chris Alexander and Brad Trost are not pictured. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

Defending the damned

  • For Howard Sapers, one of the most striking moments of the last decade came soon after he released a damning report on racism and
FeatureBY CARL MEYER | November 3, 2016
Sapers is like an exotic bird rarely seen in Ottawa politics: a blunt-talking, feather-ruffling watchdog who nevertheless holds on to his job through multiple federal elections. He is only the third such investigator that’s ever been appointed—after an initial five-year appointment, he’s been reappointed four more times: in 2009, 2012, 2015 and this year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Defending the damned

FeatureBY CARL MEYER | November 3, 2016
  • For Howard Sapers, one of the most striking moments of the last decade came soon after he released a damning report on racism and

Defending the damned

FeatureBY CARL MEYER | November 3, 2016
  • For Howard Sapers, one of the most striking moments of the last decade came soon after he released a damning report on racism and
Sapers is like an exotic bird rarely seen in Ottawa politics: a blunt-talking, feather-ruffling watchdog who nevertheless holds on to his job through multiple federal elections. He is only the third such investigator that’s ever been appointed—after an initial five-year appointment, he’s been reappointed four more times: in 2009, 2012, 2015 and this year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

All you need to know about marijuana legalization in Canada

  • Picture this: you’re driving back from a weekend at the cottage with your friends. It’s Sunday at noon, and the countryside is beautiful. Suddenly
News | BY CARL MEYER | November 1, 2016
Cannabis is a flowering herb. After harvesting and curing, the dried buds are either smoked, vaporized, or turned into edibles like pot brownies or concentrates like shatter. P&I Photograph by Jake Wright

All you need to know about marijuana legalization in Canada

News | BY CARL MEYER | November 1, 2016
  • Picture this: you’re driving back from a weekend at the cottage with your friends. It’s Sunday at noon, and the countryside is beautiful. Suddenly

All you need to know about marijuana legalization in Canada

News | BY CARL MEYER | November 1, 2016
  • Picture this: you’re driving back from a weekend at the cottage with your friends. It’s Sunday at noon, and the countryside is beautiful. Suddenly
Cannabis is a flowering herb. After harvesting and curing, the dried buds are either smoked, vaporized, or turned into edibles like pot brownies or concentrates like shatter. P&I Photograph by Jake Wright

All you need to know about marijuana legalization in Canada

  • Picture this: you’re driving back from a weekend at the cottage with your friends. It’s Sunday at noon, and the countryside is beautiful. Suddenly
FeatureBY CARL MEYER | October 10, 2016
Cannabis is a flowering herb. After harvesting and curing, the dried buds are either smoked, vaporized, or turned into edibles like pot brownies or concentrates like shatter. P&I Photograph by Jake Wright

All you need to know about marijuana legalization in Canada

FeatureBY CARL MEYER | October 10, 2016
  • Picture this: you’re driving back from a weekend at the cottage with your friends. It’s Sunday at noon, and the countryside is beautiful. Suddenly

All you need to know about marijuana legalization in Canada

FeatureBY CARL MEYER | October 10, 2016
  • Picture this: you’re driving back from a weekend at the cottage with your friends. It’s Sunday at noon, and the countryside is beautiful. Suddenly
Cannabis is a flowering herb. After harvesting and curing, the dried buds are either smoked, vaporized, or turned into edibles like pot brownies or concentrates like shatter. P&I Photograph by Jake Wright

Defending the damned

  • For Howard Sapers, one of the most striking moments of the last decade came soon after he released a damning report on racism and
FeatureBY CARL MEYER | October 10, 2016
Sapers is like an exotic bird rarely seen in Ottawa politics: a blunt-talking, feather-ruffling watchdog who nevertheless holds on to his job through multiple federal elections. He is only the third such investigator that’s ever been appointed—after an initial five-year appointment, he’s been reappointed four more times: in 2009, 2012, 2015 and this year. The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia

Defending the damned

FeatureBY CARL MEYER | October 10, 2016
  • For Howard Sapers, one of the most striking moments of the last decade came soon after he released a damning report on racism and

Defending the damned

FeatureBY CARL MEYER | October 10, 2016
  • For Howard Sapers, one of the most striking moments of the last decade came soon after he released a damning report on racism and
Sapers is like an exotic bird rarely seen in Ottawa politics: a blunt-talking, feather-ruffling watchdog who nevertheless holds on to his job through multiple federal elections. He is only the third such investigator that’s ever been appointed—after an initial five-year appointment, he’s been reappointed four more times: in 2009, 2012, 2015 and this year. The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia

From zero-to-expert in 6.6 minutes

  • In each issue, P&I will give readers a cheat sheet to understand a complex current issue. We’ll do the legwork, the interviews, and the
FeatureBY CARL MEYER | July 11, 2016
Minister of democratic institutions Maryam Monsef is leading the electoral reform process in Canada. P&I Photograph by Jean-Marc Carisse

From zero-to-expert in 6.6 minutes

FeatureBY CARL MEYER | July 11, 2016
  • In each issue, P&I will give readers a cheat sheet to understand a complex current issue. We’ll do the legwork, the interviews, and the

From zero-to-expert in 6.6 minutes

FeatureBY CARL MEYER | July 11, 2016
  • In each issue, P&I will give readers a cheat sheet to understand a complex current issue. We’ll do the legwork, the interviews, and the
Minister of democratic institutions Maryam Monsef is leading the electoral reform process in Canada. P&I Photograph by Jean-Marc Carisse

Intellectual property debated in Ottawa as feds host trade deal consultations

  • The debate over intellectual property rights in Canadian health care continues as the government holds public consultations on a major Pacific rim trade deal. Yesterday,
News | BY CARL MEYER | June 17, 2016
Speakers at today's Hill Times event. From left: Chris Halyk, Louise Binder, Brett Skinner, moderator Ally Foster, Sarah Beech, and Jennifer Hamilton. The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia

Intellectual property debated in Ottawa as feds host trade deal consultations

News | BY CARL MEYER | June 17, 2016
  • The debate over intellectual property rights in Canadian health care continues as the government holds public consultations on a major Pacific rim trade deal. Yesterday,

Intellectual property debated in Ottawa as feds host trade deal consultations

News | BY CARL MEYER | June 17, 2016
  • The debate over intellectual property rights in Canadian health care continues as the government holds public consultations on a major Pacific rim trade deal. Yesterday,
Speakers at today's Hill Times event. From left: Chris Halyk, Louise Binder, Brett Skinner, moderator Ally Foster, Sarah Beech, and Jennifer Hamilton. The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia

Medical technology marketplace too fragmented, forum hears

  • New medical technologies are here and ready to be adopted en masse by Canadians, but the marketplace is too fragmented and access too uneven
News | BY CARL MEYER | June 3, 2016
Health Minister Jane Philpott. The CMA, which pushed for a national seniors strategy during the last federal election, said they were "encouraged" by the Liberal government's 2016 budget that committed to "negotiate a new multi-year health accord." The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright.

Medical technology marketplace too fragmented, forum hears

News | BY CARL MEYER | June 3, 2016
  • New medical technologies are here and ready to be adopted en masse by Canadians, but the marketplace is too fragmented and access too uneven

Medical technology marketplace too fragmented, forum hears

News | BY CARL MEYER | June 3, 2016
  • New medical technologies are here and ready to be adopted en masse by Canadians, but the marketplace is too fragmented and access too uneven
Health Minister Jane Philpott. The CMA, which pushed for a national seniors strategy during the last federal election, said they were "encouraged" by the Liberal government's 2016 budget that committed to "negotiate a new multi-year health accord." The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright.

High schools should teach financial literacy: Chagger

  • Canada’s small business and tourism minister wants to see more high schools in Canada teaching financial literacy. Minister of Small Business and Tourism Bardish
News | BY CARL MEYER | May 11, 2016
Panelists at today's Hill Times event on Women in Finance. From left, Ally Foster, The Hill Times online editor, and editor of Power & Influence moderated the session; Caroline Hubberstey, head of external affairs Interac; Caroline Riseboro, CEO Plan International Canada; and Sharon Connolly, vice president, financing and consulting at Business Development Bank of Canada. The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia.

High schools should teach financial literacy: Chagger

News | BY CARL MEYER | May 11, 2016
  • Canada’s small business and tourism minister wants to see more high schools in Canada teaching financial literacy. Minister of Small Business and Tourism Bardish

High schools should teach financial literacy: Chagger

News | BY CARL MEYER | May 11, 2016
  • Canada’s small business and tourism minister wants to see more high schools in Canada teaching financial literacy. Minister of Small Business and Tourism Bardish
Panelists at today's Hill Times event on Women in Finance. From left, Ally Foster, The Hill Times online editor, and editor of Power & Influence moderated the session; Caroline Hubberstey, head of external affairs Interac; Caroline Riseboro, CEO Plan International Canada; and Sharon Connolly, vice president, financing and consulting at Business Development Bank of Canada. The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia.

Stalled info-sharing regime with U.S. now Liberal ‘priority,’ but privacy concerns remain

  • The federal privacy commissioner’s office is keeping an eye out for expected legislation from the Trudeau government that will cement into place the final
News | BY CARL MEYER | May 4, 2016
The main U.S. entrance to the Detroit-Windsor border tunnel, pictured in 2013. The final stages of a border info-sharing system have been delayed two years. U.S. Customs and Border Protection photograph by Kris Grogan

Stalled info-sharing regime with U.S. now Liberal ‘priority,’ but privacy concerns remain

News | BY CARL MEYER | May 4, 2016
  • The federal privacy commissioner’s office is keeping an eye out for expected legislation from the Trudeau government that will cement into place the final

Stalled info-sharing regime with U.S. now Liberal ‘priority,’ but privacy concerns remain

News | BY CARL MEYER | May 4, 2016
  • The federal privacy commissioner’s office is keeping an eye out for expected legislation from the Trudeau government that will cement into place the final
The main U.S. entrance to the Detroit-Windsor border tunnel, pictured in 2013. The final stages of a border info-sharing system have been delayed two years. U.S. Customs and Border Protection photograph by Kris Grogan

Cancelled Statistics Canada data series led to Emerson report proposal

  • Canada needs to produce and share more transportation data with the public or risk falling behind in global logistics, several analysts said today. Their
News | BY CARL MEYER | April 15, 2016
Nick Mulder, senior associate at Global Public Affairs and a former deputy minister at Transport Canada, spoke at the April 14 Hill Times Events' forum on Transportation. He argued that creating a transportation data platform within the Canadian Transportation Agency, instead of building on current Statistics Canada data, is an unnecessary step. The Hill Times Events Twitter Photograph

Cancelled Statistics Canada data series led to Emerson report proposal

News | BY CARL MEYER | April 15, 2016
  • Canada needs to produce and share more transportation data with the public or risk falling behind in global logistics, several analysts said today. Their

Cancelled Statistics Canada data series led to Emerson report proposal

News | BY CARL MEYER | April 15, 2016
  • Canada needs to produce and share more transportation data with the public or risk falling behind in global logistics, several analysts said today. Their
Nick Mulder, senior associate at Global Public Affairs and a former deputy minister at Transport Canada, spoke at the April 14 Hill Times Events' forum on Transportation. He argued that creating a transportation data platform within the Canadian Transportation Agency, instead of building on current Statistics Canada data, is an unnecessary step. The Hill Times Events Twitter Photograph

Tory critic wants a reluctant CBC to hand over Panama Papers

  • The Conservative Party’s national revenue critic is calling on the CBC to hand over its Panama Papers data to Canada’s tax agency, something the
News | BY CARL MEYER | April 13, 2016
Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier this week outlined her government's plan to crack down on tax evasion. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Tory critic wants a reluctant CBC to hand over Panama Papers

News | BY CARL MEYER | April 13, 2016
  • The Conservative Party’s national revenue critic is calling on the CBC to hand over its Panama Papers data to Canada’s tax agency, something the

Tory critic wants a reluctant CBC to hand over Panama Papers

News | BY CARL MEYER | April 13, 2016
  • The Conservative Party’s national revenue critic is calling on the CBC to hand over its Panama Papers data to Canada’s tax agency, something the
Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier this week outlined her government's plan to crack down on tax evasion. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Trump’s shadow looms over North America trade panel

  • The shadow of United States presidential hopeful Donald Trump loomed large today in Ottawa at an expert panel on North American trade. While few
News | BY CARL MEYER | March 24, 2016
Mexican Ambassador Agustín García-López, left, spoke March 24 in Ottawa at the event A New North American Future, hosted by Hill Times Events. The panel discussion was moderated by Catherine Clark and featured Eric Miller, vice-president of policy, North America and cybersecurity at the Business Council of Canada; Mathew Wilson, vice-president of national policy at Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and Mairead Lavery, senior vice-president, business development at Export Development Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Carl Meyer

Trump’s shadow looms over North America trade panel

News | BY CARL MEYER | March 24, 2016
  • The shadow of United States presidential hopeful Donald Trump loomed large today in Ottawa at an expert panel on North American trade. While few

Trump’s shadow looms over North America trade panel

News | BY CARL MEYER | March 24, 2016
  • The shadow of United States presidential hopeful Donald Trump loomed large today in Ottawa at an expert panel on North American trade. While few
Mexican Ambassador Agustín García-López, left, spoke March 24 in Ottawa at the event A New North American Future, hosted by Hill Times Events. The panel discussion was moderated by Catherine Clark and featured Eric Miller, vice-president of policy, North America and cybersecurity at the Business Council of Canada; Mathew Wilson, vice-president of national policy at Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and Mairead Lavery, senior vice-president, business development at Export Development Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Carl Meyer
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