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Many MPs could start new Parliament without Hill offices

  • Hill office assignments are handled by respective party whips, and start with the party with the most seats in the House. New Liberal Whip
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2025
The House of Commons will be back in business in the West Block starting with the election of the Speaker on May 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Many MPs could start new Parliament without Hill offices

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2025
  • Hill office assignments are handled by respective party whips, and start with the party with the most seats in the House. New Liberal Whip

Many MPs could start new Parliament without Hill offices

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2025
  • Hill office assignments are handled by respective party whips, and start with the party with the most seats in the House. New Liberal Whip
The House of Commons will be back in business in the West Block starting with the election of the Speaker on May 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Matthew Perry’s legacy returns to his roots to build a home for recovery

  • On May 15, the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada broke ground and planted a cherry tree at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, the
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 16, 2025
Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada CEO Caitlin Morrison speaks at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the future recovery home on the The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre campus on May 15. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Matthew Perry’s legacy returns to his roots to build a home for recovery

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 16, 2025
  • On May 15, the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada broke ground and planted a cherry tree at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, the

Matthew Perry’s legacy returns to his roots to build a home for recovery

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 16, 2025
  • On May 15, the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada broke ground and planted a cherry tree at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, the
Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada CEO Caitlin Morrison speaks at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the future recovery home on the The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre campus on May 15. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

New Liberal cabinet’s early stumbles all part of growing pains, say politicos

  • 'There appeared to be a lack of discipline, sloppiness, and we did have some ministers off message, displaying their traditional biases rather than toeing
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 16, 2025
When speaking to reporters on May 14, Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, who formerly served as the environment minister, seemed to contradict the prime minister on the issue of new pipelines. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New Liberal cabinet’s early stumbles all part of growing pains, say politicos

News | BY IREM KOCA | May 16, 2025
  • 'There appeared to be a lack of discipline, sloppiness, and we did have some ministers off message, displaying their traditional biases rather than toeing

New Liberal cabinet’s early stumbles all part of growing pains, say politicos

News | BY IREM KOCA | May 16, 2025
  • 'There appeared to be a lack of discipline, sloppiness, and we did have some ministers off message, displaying their traditional biases rather than toeing
When speaking to reporters on May 14, Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, who formerly served as the environment minister, seemed to contradict the prime minister on the issue of new pipelines. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Meet Mark Carney’s 38-member senior team

List | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 15, 2025
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

Meet Mark Carney’s 38-member senior team

List | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 15, 2025

Meet Mark Carney’s 38-member senior team

List | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 15, 2025
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

Polls, the campaign, and Pierre Poilievre

  • Pierre Poilievre dramatically narrowed the lead the Liberals had built—10 per cent at one point—but he carried too much political baggage. His attack-dog persona
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | May 15, 2025
Pierre Poilievre, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre in Montreal on April 15, 2025 was so close for so long to winning a Conservative supermajority. The party could almost taste it, but it was not to be, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Polls, the campaign, and Pierre Poilievre

Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | May 15, 2025
  • Pierre Poilievre dramatically narrowed the lead the Liberals had built—10 per cent at one point—but he carried too much political baggage. His attack-dog persona

Polls, the campaign, and Pierre Poilievre

Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | May 15, 2025
  • Pierre Poilievre dramatically narrowed the lead the Liberals had built—10 per cent at one point—but he carried too much political baggage. His attack-dog persona
Pierre Poilievre, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre in Montreal on April 15, 2025 was so close for so long to winning a Conservative supermajority. The party could almost taste it, but it was not to be, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Is Canada’s electric vehicle industry on a collision course?

  • The new Carney government and our provincial governments must take stock of the decline in the automotive manufacturing sector, and ask if the push
Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
Moves from the U.S. represent an existential threat to Canada’s EV investments, and the viability of the large battery plants under various stages of planning and construction in Ontario and Quebec, writes Joseph Fournier. Photograph courtesy of Noya Fields/Flickr

Is Canada’s electric vehicle industry on a collision course?

Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
  • The new Carney government and our provincial governments must take stock of the decline in the automotive manufacturing sector, and ask if the push

Is Canada’s electric vehicle industry on a collision course?

Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
  • The new Carney government and our provincial governments must take stock of the decline in the automotive manufacturing sector, and ask if the push
Moves from the U.S. represent an existential threat to Canada’s EV investments, and the viability of the large battery plants under various stages of planning and construction in Ontario and Quebec, writes Joseph Fournier. Photograph courtesy of Noya Fields/Flickr

In politics, a ‘near victory’ is a defeat

  • Why did so many voters conclude that it was more important to stop Pierre Poilievre than to deny the Liberals a rare 'four-peat?' How
Opinion | BY KEN POLK | May 15, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre at a whistle-stop rally at Olde Stanley’s Maple Lane Farm in Edwards, Ont., on April 27, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

In politics, a ‘near victory’ is a defeat

Opinion | BY KEN POLK | May 15, 2025
  • Why did so many voters conclude that it was more important to stop Pierre Poilievre than to deny the Liberals a rare 'four-peat?' How

In politics, a ‘near victory’ is a defeat

Opinion | BY KEN POLK | May 15, 2025
  • Why did so many voters conclude that it was more important to stop Pierre Poilievre than to deny the Liberals a rare 'four-peat?' How
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre at a whistle-stop rally at Olde Stanley’s Maple Lane Farm in Edwards, Ont., on April 27, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New faces, old problems: does Carney’s new cabinet have the political will to fix defence procurement?

  • A dedicated secretary of state is 'good news,' but doesn't signal the feds have someone in place to 'who's willing to own the risk'
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 15, 2025
David McGuinty
David McGuinty
New National Defence Minister David McGuinty and the government's spending commitments will likely be put in the international spotlight at next month's NATO Summit in the Netherlands. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New faces, old problems: does Carney’s new cabinet have the political will to fix defence procurement?

News | BY IREM KOCA | May 15, 2025
  • A dedicated secretary of state is 'good news,' but doesn't signal the feds have someone in place to 'who's willing to own the risk'

New faces, old problems: does Carney’s new cabinet have the political will to fix defence procurement?

News | BY IREM KOCA | May 15, 2025
  • A dedicated secretary of state is 'good news,' but doesn't signal the feds have someone in place to 'who's willing to own the risk'
David McGuinty
New National Defence Minister David McGuinty and the government's spending commitments will likely be put in the international spotlight at next month's NATO Summit in the Netherlands. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump 2.0 and the end of NATO

  • No one in the European Union’s defence ministries believe that Washington would risk a nuclear war to defend European cities.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has comprehensively trashed the European delusion that the United States would come to its defence if Russia invaded, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr

Trump 2.0 and the end of NATO

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
  • No one in the European Union’s defence ministries believe that Washington would risk a nuclear war to defend European cities.

Trump 2.0 and the end of NATO

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
  • No one in the European Union’s defence ministries believe that Washington would risk a nuclear war to defend European cities.
U.S. President Donald Trump has comprehensively trashed the European delusion that the United States would come to its defence if Russia invaded, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr

The salaries of Carney’s cabinet and secretaries of state

  • When Prime Minister Mark Carney tapped 28 new cabinet ministers and 10 secretaries of state on May 13, he empowered them to take leadership
List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
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

The salaries of Carney’s cabinet and secretaries of state

List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
  • When Prime Minister Mark Carney tapped 28 new cabinet ministers and 10 secretaries of state on May 13, he empowered them to take leadership

The salaries of Carney’s cabinet and secretaries of state

List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
  • 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

Canada leads the future of diabetes care by listening to those with lived experience

  • The conversation about diabetes must extend beyond pharmaceutical breakthroughs and into questions of affordability, access, and social support.
Opinion | BY RACHEL REEVE | May 14, 2025
The research emerging from Canadian labs is not just about molecules and mechanisms, it’s also about giving people longer, healthier, and a better quality of life, writes Rachel Reeve. Unsplash photograph by Sweet Life

Canada leads the future of diabetes care by listening to those with lived experience

Opinion | BY RACHEL REEVE | May 14, 2025
  • The conversation about diabetes must extend beyond pharmaceutical breakthroughs and into questions of affordability, access, and social support.

Canada leads the future of diabetes care by listening to those with lived experience

Opinion | BY RACHEL REEVE | May 14, 2025
  • The conversation about diabetes must extend beyond pharmaceutical breakthroughs and into questions of affordability, access, and social support.
The research emerging from Canadian labs is not just about molecules and mechanisms, it’s also about giving people longer, healthier, and a better quality of life, writes Rachel Reeve. Unsplash photograph by Sweet Life

Trump’s Afrikaner ‘refugees’ pitch a piece of theatre

  • Three decades after the end of apartheid the average white South African still has 20 times the wealth of the average Black South African.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
Afrikaners aren’t actually refugees. They are bit-players in a secular passion play staged by U.S. President Donald Trump, right, probably at the suggestion of his faithful side-kick Elon Musk, left, who grew up very rich in apartheid-era South Africa, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr

Trump’s Afrikaner ‘refugees’ pitch a piece of theatre

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
  • Three decades after the end of apartheid the average white South African still has 20 times the wealth of the average Black South African.

Trump’s Afrikaner ‘refugees’ pitch a piece of theatre

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
  • Three decades after the end of apartheid the average white South African still has 20 times the wealth of the average Black South African.
Afrikaners aren’t actually refugees. They are bit-players in a secular passion play staged by U.S. President Donald Trump, right, probably at the suggestion of his faithful side-kick Elon Musk, left, who grew up very rich in apartheid-era South Africa, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr

The urgent need for stronger cybersecurity

  • The repercussions of data breaches go beyond compromised personal information, bringing also a broader economic impact.
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
Philippe Dufresne
Philippe Dufresne
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said in February that data breaches ‘have surged over the past decade.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The urgent need for stronger cybersecurity

Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
  • The repercussions of data breaches go beyond compromised personal information, bringing also a broader economic impact.

The urgent need for stronger cybersecurity

Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
  • The repercussions of data breaches go beyond compromised personal information, bringing also a broader economic impact.
Philippe Dufresne
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said in February that data breaches ‘have surged over the past decade.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s time to bring Canada’s medical system into the 21st century

  • The first issue we should tackle is our out-of-date approach to digital health.
Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | May 14, 2025
Doctor
Doctor
Building an integrated health data system requires harmonized standards and regulations, an area where the federal government should take a leading role, writes Liam MacDonald. Pexels photograph by Polina Tankilevitch

It’s time to bring Canada’s medical system into the 21st century

Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | May 14, 2025
  • The first issue we should tackle is our out-of-date approach to digital health.

It’s time to bring Canada’s medical system into the 21st century

Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | May 14, 2025
  • The first issue we should tackle is our out-of-date approach to digital health.
Doctor
Building an integrated health data system requires harmonized standards and regulations, an area where the federal government should take a leading role, writes Liam MacDonald. Pexels photograph by Polina Tankilevitch

Carney puts his stamp on cabinet

  • The Hill Times
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney puts his stamp on cabinet

FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
  • The Hill Times

Carney puts his stamp on cabinet

FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
  • The Hill Times
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Botswana’s new Canadian envoy is hoping for a state visit by the end of the year

  • 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.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
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

Botswana’s new Canadian envoy is hoping for a state visit by the end of the year

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
  • 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.

Botswana’s new Canadian envoy is hoping for a state visit by the end of the year

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
  • 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

Will Team Carney find the right prescription for Trump?

  • With the new team he’s assembled, can Prime Minister Mark Carney 'do no harm' while giving U.S. President Donald Trump something he can put
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, received generally good reviews for his first Oval Office outing with U.S. President Donald Trump, but don’t expect things to be seamless. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Will Team Carney find the right prescription for Trump?

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 14, 2025
  • With the new team he’s assembled, can Prime Minister Mark Carney 'do no harm' while giving U.S. President Donald Trump something he can put

Will Team Carney find the right prescription for Trump?

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 14, 2025
  • With the new team he’s assembled, can Prime Minister Mark Carney 'do no harm' while giving U.S. President Donald Trump something he can put
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, received generally good reviews for his first Oval Office outing with U.S. President Donald Trump, but don’t expect things to be seamless. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Mark Carney and the disappearing pipeline

  • The Alberta premier and Conservative leader’s regular excoriations of Ottawa policy never seem to contain a reference to Trans Mountain.
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has repeatedly stated he's willing to adopt a new approach to energy development, combining increased conventional oil production with climate mitigation tactics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Mark Carney and the disappearing pipeline

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
  • The Alberta premier and Conservative leader’s regular excoriations of Ottawa policy never seem to contain a reference to Trans Mountain.

Mark Carney and the disappearing pipeline

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
  • The Alberta premier and Conservative leader’s regular excoriations of Ottawa policy never seem to contain a reference to Trans Mountain.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has repeatedly stated he's willing to adopt a new approach to energy development, combining increased conventional oil production with climate mitigation tactics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Prime Minister Carney faces an uphill climb

  • The threats to Canada are many, and as numerous from the inside as from the outside.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
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

Prime Minister Carney faces an uphill climb

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
  • The threats to Canada are many, and as numerous from the inside as from the outside.

Prime Minister Carney faces an uphill climb

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
  • The threats to Canada are many, and as numerous from the inside as from the outside.
Mark Carney
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

Kovaliv, Lametti, Haley taking part in Chamber’s B7 Summit May 14-16 in Ottawa

  • TUESDAY, MAY 13—THURSDAY, MAY 15 Sustainable Finance Summit—The Sustainable Finance Summit is scheduled to take place in Montreal from Tuesday, May 13, to Thursday,
Ukrainian Ambassador Yuliya Kovaliv, left, former Liberal minister David Lametti, and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley are among the panellists taking part in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's B7 Summit May 14-16 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of the U.S. State Department

Kovaliv, Lametti, Haley taking part in Chamber’s B7 Summit May 14-16 in Ottawa

  • TUESDAY, MAY 13—THURSDAY, MAY 15 Sustainable Finance Summit—The Sustainable Finance Summit is scheduled to take place in Montreal from Tuesday, May 13, to Thursday,

Kovaliv, Lametti, Haley taking part in Chamber’s B7 Summit May 14-16 in Ottawa

  • TUESDAY, MAY 13—THURSDAY, MAY 15 Sustainable Finance Summit—The Sustainable Finance Summit is scheduled to take place in Montreal from Tuesday, May 13, to Thursday,
Ukrainian Ambassador Yuliya Kovaliv, left, former Liberal minister David Lametti, and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley are among the panellists taking part in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's B7 Summit May 14-16 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of the U.S. State Department

We can’t afford to wait on AI’s benefits in health care

  • Some of AI’s greatest potential lies not at the bedside, but behind the scenes in the operations that keep the health-care system running.
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
Inside hospitals, AI can forecast recovery times and support better discharge planning—ensuring patients are released appropriately and beds are freed up for new admissions, writes Hossein Abouee Mehrizi. Pexels photograph by RDNE Stock project

We can’t afford to wait on AI’s benefits in health care

Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
  • Some of AI’s greatest potential lies not at the bedside, but behind the scenes in the operations that keep the health-care system running.

We can’t afford to wait on AI’s benefits in health care

Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
  • Some of AI’s greatest potential lies not at the bedside, but behind the scenes in the operations that keep the health-care system running.
Inside hospitals, AI can forecast recovery times and support better discharge planning—ensuring patients are released appropriately and beds are freed up for new admissions, writes Hossein Abouee Mehrizi. Pexels photograph by RDNE Stock project

Let’s reinvent our health system—and put rehabilitation at the centre

  • Rehabilitation is not a luxury. It is the bridge between medical intervention and meaningful participation in life.
Opinion | BY ALIKI THOMAS | May 14, 2025
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

Let’s reinvent our health system—and put rehabilitation at the centre

Opinion | BY ALIKI THOMAS | May 14, 2025
  • Rehabilitation is not a luxury. It is the bridge between medical intervention and meaningful participation in life.

Let’s reinvent our health system—and put rehabilitation at the centre

Opinion | BY ALIKI THOMAS | May 14, 2025
  • 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

No more silence: it’s time for federal leadership on health workforce planning

  • Fixing the health workforce crisis requires action across all levels of government, and Canadians deserve to hear what our federal leaders plan to do
Opinion | BY IVY BOURGEAULT | May 14, 2025
Canada needs more health professionals, and the federal government can act immediately by expanding tuition supports, targeted scholarships, and student loan forgiveness, writes Ivy Bourgeault. Unsplash photograph by Hush Naidoo Jade Photography

No more silence: it’s time for federal leadership on health workforce planning

Opinion | BY IVY BOURGEAULT | May 14, 2025
  • Fixing the health workforce crisis requires action across all levels of government, and Canadians deserve to hear what our federal leaders plan to do

No more silence: it’s time for federal leadership on health workforce planning

Opinion | BY IVY BOURGEAULT | May 14, 2025
  • Fixing the health workforce crisis requires action across all levels of government, and Canadians deserve to hear what our federal leaders plan to do
Canada needs more health professionals, and the federal government can act immediately by expanding tuition supports, targeted scholarships, and student loan forgiveness, writes Ivy Bourgeault. Unsplash photograph by Hush Naidoo Jade Photography

From momentum to leadership: securing Canada’s biotech future

  • To lead in this space, Canada needs a globally competitive investment climate, and a best-in-class regulatory system.
Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
Over the last five years, biotechnology has stepped into the spotlight as a critical component of public health, economic growth, and our ability to respond to future health challenges, writes Wendy Zatylny. Unsplash photograph by Timon Studler

From momentum to leadership: securing Canada’s biotech future

Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
  • To lead in this space, Canada needs a globally competitive investment climate, and a best-in-class regulatory system.

From momentum to leadership: securing Canada’s biotech future

Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
  • To lead in this space, Canada needs a globally competitive investment climate, and a best-in-class regulatory system.
Over the last five years, biotechnology has stepped into the spotlight as a critical component of public health, economic growth, and our ability to respond to future health challenges, writes Wendy Zatylny. Unsplash photograph by Timon Studler

The Liberals’ new health-care agenda should include specialist workforce planning

  • Asking doctors to ‘come home’ without addressing why they leave implies physicians are to blame, and overlooks systemic barriers like poor job opportunities for
Opinion | BY ABRAR AHMED | May 14, 2025
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

The Liberals’ new health-care agenda should include specialist workforce planning

Opinion | BY ABRAR AHMED | May 14, 2025
  • 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 Liberals’ new health-care agenda should include specialist workforce planning

Opinion | BY ABRAR AHMED | May 14, 2025
  • 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

Former NDP MP Charlie Angus rules out leadership bid

  • Plus: the Bloc Québécois unveils its House leadership team while a recount cuts its caucus down to 22, Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin is heading to
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 14, 2025
Former longtime NDP MP Charlie Angus confirmed on May 11 that he's not looking to return to elected office or to attempt another leadership run. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Former NDP MP Charlie Angus rules out leadership bid

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 14, 2025
  • Plus: the Bloc Québécois unveils its House leadership team while a recount cuts its caucus down to 22, Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin is heading to

Former NDP MP Charlie Angus rules out leadership bid

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 14, 2025
  • Plus: the Bloc Québécois unveils its House leadership team while a recount cuts its caucus down to 22, Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin is heading to
Former longtime NDP MP Charlie Angus confirmed on May 11 that he's not looking to return to elected office or to attempt another leadership run. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Yes, ministers

  • Plus, the B7 business summit begins this evening.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon flanked new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Yes, ministers

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 14, 2025
  • Plus, the B7 business summit begins this evening.

Yes, ministers

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 14, 2025
  • Plus, the B7 business summit begins this evening.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon flanked new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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Carignan takes aim at recruitment in top military role

  • Canada’s new top military commander Gen. Jennie Carignan says recruitment is her primary focus as she takes on the historic appointment.  “The priority is
FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 18, 2024
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan
Gen. Jennie Carignan, left, assumes command of the Canadian Armed Forces, with Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and Gen. Wayne Eyre taking part in the ceremony on July 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carignan takes aim at recruitment in top military role

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 18, 2024
  • Canada’s new top military commander Gen. Jennie Carignan says recruitment is her primary focus as she takes on the historic appointment.  “The priority is

Carignan takes aim at recruitment in top military role

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 18, 2024
  • Canada’s new top military commander Gen. Jennie Carignan says recruitment is her primary focus as she takes on the historic appointment.  “The priority is
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan
Gen. Jennie Carignan, left, assumes command of the Canadian Armed Forces, with Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and Gen. Wayne Eyre taking part in the ceremony on July 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump assassination attempt a ‘wakeup call’ for politicians, say Canadian MPs, Senators 

  • The United States has ‘embraced violence in political discourse,’ said Liberal MP John McKay, who doubts that the attempt on Donald Trump’s life would
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 18, 2024
Former President of the United States Donald Trump
Former President of the United States Donald Trump
Former U.S. president Donald Trump, pictured in June, was shot on July 13 at a rally near Butler, Penn., in an attack that killed one in the crowd, and critically injured two more people. Photograph courtesy Gage Skidmore/ Flickr

Trump assassination attempt a ‘wakeup call’ for politicians, say Canadian MPs, Senators 

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 18, 2024
  • The United States has ‘embraced violence in political discourse,’ said Liberal MP John McKay, who doubts that the attempt on Donald Trump’s life would

Trump assassination attempt a ‘wakeup call’ for politicians, say Canadian MPs, Senators 

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 18, 2024
  • The United States has ‘embraced violence in political discourse,’ said Liberal MP John McKay, who doubts that the attempt on Donald Trump’s life would
Former President of the United States Donald Trump
Former U.S. president Donald Trump, pictured in June, was shot on July 13 at a rally near Butler, Penn., in an attack that killed one in the crowd, and critically injured two more people. Photograph courtesy Gage Skidmore/ Flickr

Our leaders have a moral imperative to champion Canada’s liberal-democratic values, the envy of the world

  • Canada as a post-national state is a recipe for a fractured federation marked by division, lack of respect among citizens, and outright intimidation and
Opinion | BY ANDREW PEREZ | July 18, 2024
The Canada Day evening concert on LeBreton Flats in Ottawa on July 1, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Our leaders have a moral imperative to champion Canada’s liberal-democratic values, the envy of the world

Opinion | BY ANDREW PEREZ | July 18, 2024
  • Canada as a post-national state is a recipe for a fractured federation marked by division, lack of respect among citizens, and outright intimidation and

Our leaders have a moral imperative to champion Canada’s liberal-democratic values, the envy of the world

Opinion | BY ANDREW PEREZ | July 18, 2024
  • Canada as a post-national state is a recipe for a fractured federation marked by division, lack of respect among citizens, and outright intimidation and
The Canada Day evening concert on LeBreton Flats in Ottawa on July 1, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Climate records and effective mitigation

  • Climate change is accelerating and the effects are getting worse. We may have already crossed a threshold to Hothouse Earth. But in the real
Opinion | BY BILL HENDERSON | July 18, 2024
Wildfire
Wildfire
Waking up to how serious a danger climate has become would mean a full, open conversation about responsible risk management and what responsible mitigation must mean: climate is an existentially threatening emergency that needs mitigation that isn’t happening and can’t happen in political and economic business as usual, writes Bill Henderson. Photograph courtesy of Cpl. Marc-André Leclerc, DND

Climate records and effective mitigation

Opinion | BY BILL HENDERSON | July 18, 2024
  • Climate change is accelerating and the effects are getting worse. We may have already crossed a threshold to Hothouse Earth. But in the real

Climate records and effective mitigation

Opinion | BY BILL HENDERSON | July 18, 2024
  • Climate change is accelerating and the effects are getting worse. We may have already crossed a threshold to Hothouse Earth. But in the real
Wildfire
Waking up to how serious a danger climate has become would mean a full, open conversation about responsible risk management and what responsible mitigation must mean: climate is an existentially threatening emergency that needs mitigation that isn’t happening and can’t happen in political and economic business as usual, writes Bill Henderson. Photograph courtesy of Cpl. Marc-André Leclerc, DND

Trudeau expected to shuffle his cabinet before retreat, say Liberal sources 

  • The Liberal Party so far has nominated 99 of 155 incumbent Liberal MPs for the next election. Prior to every cabinet shuffle, prime ministers
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 18, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, has been reportedly been in talks with former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney. Trudeau is expected to shuffle his cabinet prior to the Aug. 25-27 cabinet retreat in Halifax, N.S. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Trudeau expected to shuffle his cabinet before retreat, say Liberal sources 

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 18, 2024
  • The Liberal Party so far has nominated 99 of 155 incumbent Liberal MPs for the next election. Prior to every cabinet shuffle, prime ministers

Trudeau expected to shuffle his cabinet before retreat, say Liberal sources 

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 18, 2024
  • The Liberal Party so far has nominated 99 of 155 incumbent Liberal MPs for the next election. Prior to every cabinet shuffle, prime ministers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, has been reportedly been in talks with former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney. Trudeau is expected to shuffle his cabinet prior to the Aug. 25-27 cabinet retreat in Halifax, N.S. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Political interference in University of Windsor’s autonomy will have a steep cost

  • Windsor found a peaceful resolution to the student encampment via dialogue and good-faith talks, but Liberal MP Anthony Housefather says he is 'deeply disturbed'
Opinion | BY NAVED BAKALI, JILLIAN ROGIN | July 18, 2024
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather, pictured on the Hill, was recently appointed as the federal government’s special adviser on Jewish community relations and antisemitism.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Political interference in University of Windsor’s autonomy will have a steep cost

Opinion | BY NAVED BAKALI, JILLIAN ROGIN | July 18, 2024
  • Windsor found a peaceful resolution to the student encampment via dialogue and good-faith talks, but Liberal MP Anthony Housefather says he is 'deeply disturbed'

Political interference in University of Windsor’s autonomy will have a steep cost

Opinion | BY NAVED BAKALI, JILLIAN ROGIN | July 18, 2024
  • Windsor found a peaceful resolution to the student encampment via dialogue and good-faith talks, but Liberal MP Anthony Housefather says he is 'deeply disturbed'
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather, pictured on the Hill, was recently appointed as the federal government’s special adviser on Jewish community relations and antisemitism.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A tale of two Randys

  • Plus, the feds detail their post-election plans for public transit.
Conservative MP Larry Brock attends the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts meets on Jan. 25, 2024, as it continues its study on the ArriveCan app.
Conservative MP Larry Brock attends the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts meets on Jan. 25, 2024, as it continues its study on the ArriveCan app.
Conservative MP Larry Brock questioned Stephen Anderson during a meeting of the House Ethics Committee yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A tale of two Randys

  • Plus, the feds detail their post-election plans for public transit.

A tale of two Randys

  • Plus, the feds detail their post-election plans for public transit.
Conservative MP Larry Brock attends the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts meets on Jan. 25, 2024, as it continues its study on the ArriveCan app.
Conservative MP Larry Brock questioned Stephen Anderson during a meeting of the House Ethics Committee yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Housefather’s advisory appointment on antisemitism draws debate

  • Liberal MP Anthony Housefather is facing both strong support and opposition to his appointment as special adviser on Jewish community relations and antisemitism.
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | July 17, 2024
Liberal MP Anthony Housefathe
Liberal MP Anthony Housefathe
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather was formally named the government's special adviser on Jewish community relations and antisemitism on July 5 after weeks of delay following questions raised about whether the three-term MP would remain in caucus. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Housefather’s advisory appointment on antisemitism draws debate

News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | July 17, 2024
  • Liberal MP Anthony Housefather is facing both strong support and opposition to his appointment as special adviser on Jewish community relations and antisemitism.

Housefather’s advisory appointment on antisemitism draws debate

News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | July 17, 2024
  • Liberal MP Anthony Housefather is facing both strong support and opposition to his appointment as special adviser on Jewish community relations and antisemitism.
Liberal MP Anthony Housefathe
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather was formally named the government's special adviser on Jewish community relations and antisemitism on July 5 after weeks of delay following questions raised about whether the three-term MP would remain in caucus. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Islamic scholars need to combat female genital mutilation 

  • The victims are overwhelmingly Muslims, and most who do this to their girl children are convinced that it is an Islamic practice, or even
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 17, 2024
A sign in The Gambia protesting female genital mutilation
A sign in The Gambia protesting female genital mutilation
FGM road sign pictured in Bakau, The Gambia in 2005. On July 15, the Gambian Parliament voted to maintain the ban on FGM. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Islamic scholars need to combat female genital mutilation 

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 17, 2024
  • The victims are overwhelmingly Muslims, and most who do this to their girl children are convinced that it is an Islamic practice, or even

Islamic scholars need to combat female genital mutilation 

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 17, 2024
  • The victims are overwhelmingly Muslims, and most who do this to their girl children are convinced that it is an Islamic practice, or even
A sign in The Gambia protesting female genital mutilation
FGM road sign pictured in Bakau, The Gambia in 2005. On July 15, the Gambian Parliament voted to maintain the ban on FGM. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

It’s time for Canadians to stop thinking that water challenges happen elsewhere, and start taking action here at home

  • It's not easy to change our behaviour, but these types of water events are only going to increase in Canada. We must choose how
Opinion | BY SHAUNA CURRY | July 17, 2024
We need to find better ways to engage, educate and empower ourselves to understand our local water, what to do to conserve water all the time and be ready and able to respond in the face of an emergency, writes Shauna Curry. Image courtesy of Pexels.com

It’s time for Canadians to stop thinking that water challenges happen elsewhere, and start taking action here at home

Opinion | BY SHAUNA CURRY | July 17, 2024
  • It's not easy to change our behaviour, but these types of water events are only going to increase in Canada. We must choose how

It’s time for Canadians to stop thinking that water challenges happen elsewhere, and start taking action here at home

Opinion | BY SHAUNA CURRY | July 17, 2024
  • It's not easy to change our behaviour, but these types of water events are only going to increase in Canada. We must choose how
We need to find better ways to engage, educate and empower ourselves to understand our local water, what to do to conserve water all the time and be ready and able to respond in the face of an emergency, writes Shauna Curry. Image courtesy of Pexels.com

We must prioritize sustainable procurement to meet climate targets

  • Our values shape who we are. If we are going to realize a net-zero future, we need to deeply consider what we value and
Opinion | BY APOORV SINHA, FRANCES EDMONDS | July 17, 2024
Minister Jean-Yves Duclos
Minister Jean-Yves Duclos
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos. It’s time we prioritized sustainable procurement, and fast, write Frances Edmonds and Apoorv Sinha. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

We must prioritize sustainable procurement to meet climate targets

Opinion | BY APOORV SINHA, FRANCES EDMONDS | July 17, 2024
  • Our values shape who we are. If we are going to realize a net-zero future, we need to deeply consider what we value and

We must prioritize sustainable procurement to meet climate targets

Opinion | BY APOORV SINHA, FRANCES EDMONDS | July 17, 2024
  • Our values shape who we are. If we are going to realize a net-zero future, we need to deeply consider what we value and
Minister Jean-Yves Duclos
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos. It’s time we prioritized sustainable procurement, and fast, write Frances Edmonds and Apoorv Sinha. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Why Palestinian voices cannot be silenced again

  • On Israel-Palestine, there is an enormous gulf between Canada’s rhetoric and its actual policies.
Opinion | BY SHAUN NARINE | July 17, 2024
Thousands gather on Parliament Hill for a pro-Palestine rally in Ottawa on Nov. 25, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Why Palestinian voices cannot be silenced again

Opinion | BY SHAUN NARINE | July 17, 2024
  • On Israel-Palestine, there is an enormous gulf between Canada’s rhetoric and its actual policies.

Why Palestinian voices cannot be silenced again

Opinion | BY SHAUN NARINE | July 17, 2024
  • On Israel-Palestine, there is an enormous gulf between Canada’s rhetoric and its actual policies.
Thousands gather on Parliament Hill for a pro-Palestine rally in Ottawa on Nov. 25, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As Canadian exports to China continue to grow, is the diversification strategy working?

  • Canadian goods exports to China reached $31-billion in 2023, a jump of six per cent from 2022, according to a new report.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng
Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng
International Trade Minister Mary Ng has been leading trade missions across Asia to generate new markets for Canadian products. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As Canadian exports to China continue to grow, is the diversification strategy working?

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
  • Canadian goods exports to China reached $31-billion in 2023, a jump of six per cent from 2022, according to a new report.

As Canadian exports to China continue to grow, is the diversification strategy working?

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
  • Canadian goods exports to China reached $31-billion in 2023, a jump of six per cent from 2022, according to a new report.
Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng
International Trade Minister Mary Ng has been leading trade missions across Asia to generate new markets for Canadian products. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

GAC downgrades chief legal adviser role despite global focus on international law

  • The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee recommended in a 2023 report on foreign service modernization that GAC maintain its legal bureau, and that the legal
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has proclaimed that Canada has 'unwavering' support for international law amid the outbreak of global conflicts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

GAC downgrades chief legal adviser role despite global focus on international law

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
  • The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee recommended in a 2023 report on foreign service modernization that GAC maintain its legal bureau, and that the legal

GAC downgrades chief legal adviser role despite global focus on international law

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
  • The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee recommended in a 2023 report on foreign service modernization that GAC maintain its legal bureau, and that the legal
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has proclaimed that Canada has 'unwavering' support for international law amid the outbreak of global conflicts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’re nowhere near overcoming’ climate change issues, says Jamaican envoy in wake of Hurricane Beryl

  • Plus, Danish Ambassador Hanne Fugl Eskjær ends her posting.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Caribbean takes the 'brunt of the impacts of climate change' while having 'miniscule' carbon emissions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’re nowhere near overcoming’ climate change issues, says Jamaican envoy in wake of Hurricane Beryl

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
  • Plus, Danish Ambassador Hanne Fugl Eskjær ends her posting.

‘We’re nowhere near overcoming’ climate change issues, says Jamaican envoy in wake of Hurricane Beryl

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
  • Plus, Danish Ambassador Hanne Fugl Eskjær ends her posting.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Caribbean takes the 'brunt of the impacts of climate change' while having 'miniscule' carbon emissions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Is the girl-boss era coming to an ignoble end?

  • The Liberals are never held accountable for the female sacrificial lambs they send out for slaughter to save the position of a mediocre man.
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | July 17, 2024
In weekend social media posts, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau played nice with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, right, despite recent Globe and Mail reporting that he’s looking to replace her. Screenshot courtesy of X/@JustinTrudeau

Is the girl-boss era coming to an ignoble end?

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | July 17, 2024
  • The Liberals are never held accountable for the female sacrificial lambs they send out for slaughter to save the position of a mediocre man.

Is the girl-boss era coming to an ignoble end?

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | July 17, 2024
  • The Liberals are never held accountable for the female sacrificial lambs they send out for slaughter to save the position of a mediocre man.
In weekend social media posts, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau played nice with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, right, despite recent Globe and Mail reporting that he’s looking to replace her. Screenshot courtesy of X/@JustinTrudeau

A love song to my home

  • At times like these, we need to be reminded that life isn't perfect, but it can be amazing when we just take a step
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 17, 2024
Kamouraska, Que., was bustling for its 350th anniversary festivities this past weekend, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

A love song to my home

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 17, 2024
  • At times like these, we need to be reminded that life isn't perfect, but it can be amazing when we just take a step

A love song to my home

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 17, 2024
  • At times like these, we need to be reminded that life isn't perfect, but it can be amazing when we just take a step
Kamouraska, Que., was bustling for its 350th anniversary festivities this past weekend, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Hold the hypocrisy: Canadian leaders not practising what they preach on political rhetoric

  • Playing people off of one another, and exploiting collective anxiety is a common practice among the major party leaders, and is tip-toeing to something
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 17, 2024
Pierre Poilievre and Justin Trudeau
Pierre Poilievre and Justin Trudeau
The calls from parties led by Conservative Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for ending violence and it having no place in our democracies will take likely take a back seat to whatever appears to be the best electoral strategy of the moment, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Hold the hypocrisy: Canadian leaders not practising what they preach on political rhetoric

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 17, 2024
  • Playing people off of one another, and exploiting collective anxiety is a common practice among the major party leaders, and is tip-toeing to something

Hold the hypocrisy: Canadian leaders not practising what they preach on political rhetoric

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 17, 2024
  • Playing people off of one another, and exploiting collective anxiety is a common practice among the major party leaders, and is tip-toeing to something
Pierre Poilievre and Justin Trudeau
The calls from parties led by Conservative Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for ending violence and it having no place in our democracies will take likely take a back seat to whatever appears to be the best electoral strategy of the moment, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Attempt on Trump’s life a warning not to let rhetoric run amok

  • There are still plenty of unanswered questions about what happened in Butler, Pa., on July 13. But what seems to be agreed upon is
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 17, 2024
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Former U.S. president Donald Trump survived a shooting at a July 13 rally. So what does that mean in Canada? Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Attempt on Trump’s life a warning not to let rhetoric run amok

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 17, 2024
  • There are still plenty of unanswered questions about what happened in Butler, Pa., on July 13. But what seems to be agreed upon is

Attempt on Trump’s life a warning not to let rhetoric run amok

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 17, 2024
  • There are still plenty of unanswered questions about what happened in Butler, Pa., on July 13. But what seems to be agreed upon is
Donald Trump
Former U.S. president Donald Trump survived a shooting at a July 13 rally. So what does that mean in Canada? Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

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