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Conservative MP Peter Goldring

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
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 14, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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
List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
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
Opinion | BY FARAH SHROFF | May 14, 2025
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
Opinion | BY FARAH SHROFF | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY FARAH SHROFF | May 14, 2025
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
First-time MP Evan Solomon is sworn in as artificial intelligence and digital innovation minister on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
First-time MP Evan Solomon is sworn in as artificial intelligence and digital innovation minister on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
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
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
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
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
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
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
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
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
Liberal MP-elect Sima Acan, left, with Prime Minister Mark Carney during the recent federal election campaign. Photograph courtesy of X/Sima Acan
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
Liberal MP-elect Sima Acan, left, with Prime Minister Mark Carney during the recent federal election campaign. Photograph courtesy of X/Sima Acan
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
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
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
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | May 14, 2025
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
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | May 14, 2025
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
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
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
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
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
Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
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
Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
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
Opinion | BY GLENN THIBEAULT | May 14, 2025
Accessibility to timely care, medications, and life-saving devices remains uneven across jurisdictions, writes Glenn Thibeault. Unsplash photograph by isens usa
Opinion | BY GLENN THIBEAULT | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY GLENN THIBEAULT | May 14, 2025
Accessibility to timely care, medications, and life-saving devices remains uneven across jurisdictions, writes Glenn Thibeault. Unsplash photograph by isens usa
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
Opinion | BY ALIKI THOMAS | May 14, 2025
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
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 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
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
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
Opinion | BY ABRAR AHMED | May 14, 2025
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
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
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
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
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
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
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
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
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
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 13, 2025
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
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 13, 2025
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 13, 2025
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
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
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
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
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
News | BY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND | May 13, 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
News | BY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND | May 13, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND | May 13, 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
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet will be sworn in at Rideau Hall today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet will be sworn in at Rideau Hall today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
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
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
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
Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | May 12, 2025
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
Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | May 12, 2025
Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | May 12, 2025
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 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
News | BY NATHAN FUNG | November 15, 2023
Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan has twice presented a motion at the House Finance Committee that opposes Alberta’s pension plan exit. The motion will again be put forward at the committee’s Nov. 20 meeting. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NATHAN FUNG | November 15, 2023
News | BY NATHAN FUNG | November 15, 2023
Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan has twice presented a motion at the House Finance Committee that opposes Alberta’s pension plan exit. The motion will again be put forward at the committee’s Nov. 20 meeting. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | November 15, 2023
Opinion | November 15, 2023
Opinion | November 15, 2023
Opinion | November 15, 2023
Opinion | November 15, 2023
Opinion | November 15, 2023
Opinion | November 15, 2023
Opinion | November 15, 2023
Opinion | November 15, 2023
Opinion | November 15, 2023
An apartment building on Somerset Street in Ottawa is pictured on Sept. 15, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | November 15, 2023
Opinion | November 15, 2023
An apartment building on Somerset Street in Ottawa is pictured on Sept. 15, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | November 15, 2023
The goal of inclusive language is not to exclude the listener by language which alienates the listener from the chaplain, writes Rev. David Shearman. Unsplash photograph by Jon Tyson
Opinion | November 15, 2023
Opinion | November 15, 2023
The goal of inclusive language is not to exclude the listener by language which alienates the listener from the chaplain, writes Rev. David Shearman. Unsplash photograph by Jon Tyson
Opinion | BY OLENA CHUPRYNSKA | November 15, 2023
Ukrainian Volodomyr Zelenskyy, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hold a joint press conference in Ottawa on Sept. 22. The ongoing partnership between Canada and Ukraine has proven to be important for both countries and has significant potential to expand, writes Olena Chuprynska. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY OLENA CHUPRYNSKA | November 15, 2023
Opinion | BY OLENA CHUPRYNSKA | November 15, 2023
Ukrainian Volodomyr Zelenskyy, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hold a joint press conference in Ottawa on Sept. 22. The ongoing partnership between Canada and Ukraine has proven to be important for both countries and has significant potential to expand, writes Olena Chuprynska. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FARIDA DEIF | November 15, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly speaks to reporters in Ottawa on Sept. 18. Despite the need for justice and accountability, Canada has shown no sign of revisiting its opposition to the International Criminal Court exercising any jurisdiction over serious crimes committed in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, writes Farida Deif. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FARIDA DEIF | November 15, 2023
Opinion | BY FARIDA DEIF | November 15, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly speaks to reporters in Ottawa on Sept. 18. Despite the need for justice and accountability, Canada has shown no sign of revisiting its opposition to the International Criminal Court exercising any jurisdiction over serious crimes committed in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, writes Farida Deif. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JIM CRESKEY | November 15, 2023
Peter Showler (Feb. 17, 1944-Oct. 30, 2023) was, among many other things, a refugee advocate with the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, former chair of the Immigration and Refugee Board, and a dear friend, writes Jim Creskey. The Hill Times photograph by Kristen Shane
Opinion | BY JIM CRESKEY | November 15, 2023
Opinion | BY JIM CRESKEY | November 15, 2023
Peter Showler (Feb. 17, 1944-Oct. 30, 2023) was, among many other things, a refugee advocate with the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, former chair of the Immigration and Refugee Board, and a dear friend, writes Jim Creskey. The Hill Times photograph by Kristen Shane
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 15, 2023
Longtime political journalist Denis Ferland, who covered federal politics with Radio-Canada for 21 years, has died at the age of 66. Screenshot courtesy of CBC/Radio-Canada
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 15, 2023
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 15, 2023
Longtime political journalist Denis Ferland, who covered federal politics with Radio-Canada for 21 years, has died at the age of 66. Screenshot courtesy of CBC/Radio-Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will lead the Canadian delegation attending the three-day APEC leaders' meeting in San Francisco, Calif., Nov. 15-17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will lead the Canadian delegation attending the three-day APEC leaders' meeting in San Francisco, Calif., Nov. 15-17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to the APEC summit for the rest of the week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to the APEC summit for the rest of the week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 15, 2023
A recent review of newly imposed Canada Labour Code and Accessible Canada Act obligations has prompted the Senate to reconsider whether Senators should still be able to set up regional offices. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 15, 2023
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 15, 2023
A recent review of newly imposed Canada Labour Code and Accessible Canada Act obligations has prompted the Senate to reconsider whether Senators should still be able to set up regional offices. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 15, 2023
Anita Anand
Treasury Board President Anita Anand tabled the 2022-23 Public Accounts in the House on Oct. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 15, 2023
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 15, 2023
Anita Anand
Treasury Board President Anita Anand tabled the 2022-23 Public Accounts in the House on Oct. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 14, 2023
Finnish MP Jarmo Lindberg says Ukraine can't keep pace with the Russian war machine on its own. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 14, 2023
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 14, 2023
Finnish MP Jarmo Lindberg says Ukraine can't keep pace with the Russian war machine on its own. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MP Kelly McCauley, centre, pictured with fellow OGGO committee members Julie Vignola and Gord Johns. The committee meets again today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MP Kelly McCauley, centre, pictured with fellow OGGO committee members Julie Vignola and Gord Johns. The committee meets again today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSEPH INGRAM | November 13, 2023
Steven Guilbeault.
Environment Minister Stephen Guilbeault speaks to reporters in Ottawa on June 15. The electorate will only support urgent action to reduce emissions if it believes that its welfare is directly dependent on quickly reducing warming, writes Joseph Ingram. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSEPH INGRAM | November 13, 2023
Opinion | BY JOSEPH INGRAM | November 13, 2023
Steven Guilbeault.
Environment Minister Stephen Guilbeault speaks to reporters in Ottawa on June 15. The electorate will only support urgent action to reduce emissions if it believes that its welfare is directly dependent on quickly reducing warming, writes Joseph Ingram. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 13, 2023
Canadian Forces soldiers from Joint Task Force Afghanistan Roto 4 participate in a Remembrance Day ceremony held at Kandahar Airfield, Nov. 11, 2007. DND photograph by Cplc Robert Bottrill
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 13, 2023
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 13, 2023
Canadian Forces soldiers from Joint Task Force Afghanistan Roto 4 participate in a Remembrance Day ceremony held at Kandahar Airfield, Nov. 11, 2007. DND photograph by Cplc Robert Bottrill
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | November 13, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, seen here on Oct. 5, both worked on setting up a beneficial ownership registry for federally-regulated corporations. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | November 13, 2023
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | November 13, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, seen here on Oct. 5, both worked on setting up a beneficial ownership registry for federally-regulated corporations. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2023
International Trade Minister Mary Ng's team includes new addition Sean O'Neill as director of parliamentary affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2023
International Trade Minister Mary Ng's team includes new addition Sean O'Neill as director of parliamentary affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia