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Opinion | BY GARY MAR | July 19, 2025
Rail capacity has long been an intractable issue across Canada. In Alberta, about 55 per cent of non-pipeline exports are shipped by rail. Exporters say they face an uncompetitive rail environment and limited capacity, writes Gary Mar, president and CEO of the Canada West Foundation. Photograph courtesy of Tony Hisgett, Flickr.com
Opinion | BY GARY MAR | July 19, 2025
Opinion | BY GARY MAR | July 19, 2025
Rail capacity has long been an intractable issue across Canada. In Alberta, about 55 per cent of non-pipeline exports are shipped by rail. Exporters say they face an uncompetitive rail environment and limited capacity, writes Gary Mar, president and CEO of the Canada West Foundation. Photograph courtesy of Tony Hisgett, Flickr.com
With global instability mounting and growing threats from south of the border, the stakes for Canada’s economy and our ability to compete have never been higher. Image courtesy of Pexels/Avijit Singh
With global instability mounting and growing threats from south of the border, the stakes for Canada’s economy and our ability to compete have never been higher. Image courtesy of Pexels/Avijit Singh
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 19, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is hoping to secure a seat in the House this August, but his competition doesn’t think he should be so confident about his chances in the upcoming byelection. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 19, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 19, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is hoping to secure a seat in the House this August, but his competition doesn’t think he should be so confident about his chances in the upcoming byelection. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | July 18, 2025
The Lawn Summer Nights celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, with an event on July 9 that raised $11,619 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | July 18, 2025
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | July 18, 2025
The Lawn Summer Nights celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, with an event on July 9 that raised $11,619 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is among the cabinet members holding a presser on wildfires today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is among the cabinet members holding a presser on wildfires today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | July 17, 2025
The 2023-24 employment equity report is likely to be the last analysis occurring during a period of growth in the core public service, as the government embarks on a spending review across all departments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | July 17, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | July 17, 2025
The 2023-24 employment equity report is likely to be the last analysis occurring during a period of growth in the core public service, as the government embarks on a spending review across all departments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
A new report from Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux reports the number of full-time public servants has ballooned from 335,000 in In 2006-07 to 445,000 in 2024-25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
A new report from Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux reports the number of full-time public servants has ballooned from 335,000 in In 2006-07 to 445,000 in 2024-25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | July 17, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | July 17, 2025
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | July 17, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | July 17, 2025
If economies of scale allow large airlines to operate more efficiently than small ones, airline passengers may well be better off when two airlines merge, writes Matthew Lau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | July 17, 2025
Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | July 17, 2025
If economies of scale allow large airlines to operate more efficiently than small ones, airline passengers may well be better off when two airlines merge, writes Matthew Lau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CéLINE DELACROIX | July 16, 2025
Contrary to the assumptions of traditional economic models, living standards can continue to rise even as the population gradually declines, writes Céline Delacroix. Pexels photograph by Matilda Wormwood
Opinion | BY CéLINE DELACROIX | July 16, 2025
Opinion | BY CéLINE DELACROIX | July 16, 2025
Contrary to the assumptions of traditional economic models, living standards can continue to rise even as the population gradually declines, writes Céline Delacroix. Pexels photograph by Matilda Wormwood
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has seven confirmed staffers officially working in her office as of mid-July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has seven confirmed staffers officially working in her office as of mid-July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | July 16, 2025
Bob Rae is Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | July 16, 2025
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | July 16, 2025
Bob Rae is Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
Independent Senator Hassan Yussuff is a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney's 19-member Council on Canada-U.S. Relations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
Independent Senator Hassan Yussuff is a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney's 19-member Council on Canada-U.S. Relations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney has championed increased trade and defence links to Europe as part of diversification efforts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney has championed increased trade and defence links to Europe as part of diversification efforts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
Norbert Lammert was president of Germany's Bundestag from 2005 to 2017. He now serves as chair of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
Norbert Lammert was president of Germany's Bundestag from 2005 to 2017. He now serves as chair of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | July 16, 2025
Mark Carney
It makes sense for Prime Minister Mark Carney to give on some smaller issues, and to promise other things that won't be delivered until after U.S. President Donald Trump's term has ended, writes Ronald Heale. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | July 16, 2025
Opinion | July 16, 2025
Mark Carney
It makes sense for Prime Minister Mark Carney to give on some smaller issues, and to promise other things that won't be delivered until after U.S. President Donald Trump's term has ended, writes Ronald Heale. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | July 16, 2025
Opinion | July 16, 2025
Opinion | July 16, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the provincial and territorial premiers to discuss the nation's response to the latest tariff action from U.S. President Donald Trump in Huntsville, Ont., on July 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the provincial and territorial premiers to discuss the nation's response to the latest tariff action from U.S. President Donald Trump in Huntsville, Ont., on July 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Assembly of First Nations Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold a press conference in Ottawa ahead of her meeting with the prime minister tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Assembly of First Nations Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold a press conference in Ottawa ahead of her meeting with the prime minister tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | July 16, 2025
The political honeymoon Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has enjoyed since the election may have left them unprepared for the strength of the opposition they now face, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | July 16, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | July 16, 2025
The political honeymoon Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has enjoyed since the election may have left them unprepared for the strength of the opposition they now face, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
Five cranes currently surround Centre Block. Three sit inside the Parliament Welcome Centre pit to facilitate construction of the new underground complex, with two flanking Centre Block's east and west ends to haul material in and out of its internal courtyards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
Five cranes currently surround Centre Block. Three sit inside the Parliament Welcome Centre pit to facilitate construction of the new underground complex, with two flanking Centre Block's east and west ends to haul material in and out of its internal courtyards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his cabinet today to discuss the latest, looming deadline for U.S.-Canada trade talks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his cabinet today to discuss the latest, looming deadline for U.S.-Canada trade talks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 14, 2025
Solar panels
Volume production and technical innovations have brought the price of solar panels down so low that China is exporting them in huge quantities even to developing countries, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 14, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 14, 2025
Solar panels
Volume production and technical innovations have brought the price of solar panels down so low that China is exporting them in huge quantities even to developing countries, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 14, 2025
David McGuinty
Defence Minister David McGuinty said he would 'look into' the terms of the contract before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal called for the government to put a hold on the procurement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 14, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 14, 2025
David McGuinty
Defence Minister David McGuinty said he would 'look into' the terms of the contract before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal called for the government to put a hold on the procurement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 14, 2025
The self-proclaimed ‘Blue Hackle Mafia’ Facebook group posted images of male soldiers in uniform exposing their genitals, others posing naked with Canadian Forces weapons, or simulating sexual acts with each other in uniform. Photograph courtesy of Facebook first published by The Ottawa Citizen
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 14, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 14, 2025
The self-proclaimed ‘Blue Hackle Mafia’ Facebook group posted images of male soldiers in uniform exposing their genitals, others posing naked with Canadian Forces weapons, or simulating sexual acts with each other in uniform. Photograph courtesy of Facebook first published by The Ottawa Citizen
Opinion | BY STEPHEN WILTON | July 14, 2025
Tim Hodgson
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson and the government should reconsider the decision and require a comprehensive environmental assessment of the Vista coal mine expansion, writes Stephen Wilton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY STEPHEN WILTON | July 14, 2025
Opinion | BY STEPHEN WILTON | July 14, 2025
Tim Hodgson
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson and the government should reconsider the decision and require a comprehensive environmental assessment of the Vista coal mine expansion, writes Stephen Wilton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 9, 2024
Protesters march during a pro-Palestine rally on Nov. 25, 2023. The weaponization of safety is actively being used to limit our Charter rights, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 9, 2024
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 9, 2024
Protesters march during a pro-Palestine rally on Nov. 25, 2023. The weaponization of safety is actively being used to limit our Charter rights, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 9, 2024
Ultimately, Liberal caucus members need to decide if they will be complicit in accepting the terms and conditions of an almost-certain political defeat, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 9, 2024
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 9, 2024
Ultimately, Liberal caucus members need to decide if they will be complicit in accepting the terms and conditions of an almost-certain political defeat, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | October 9, 2024
Opinion | October 9, 2024
Opinion | October 9, 2024
Opinion | October 9, 2024
COVID-19 vaccine
Pexels photograph by Nataliya Vaitkevich
Opinion | October 9, 2024
Opinion | October 9, 2024
COVID-19 vaccine
Pexels photograph by Nataliya Vaitkevich
Opinion | October 9, 2024
Opinion | October 9, 2024
Opinion | October 9, 2024
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
The chances of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal minority surviving very much longer have gone from iffy to something approaching zero, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 9, 2024
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
The chances of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal minority surviving very much longer have gone from iffy to something approaching zero, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Matt Jeneroux
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux will be honoured as one of seven Champions of Mental Health by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health on Oct. 10. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Matt Jeneroux
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux will be honoured as one of seven Champions of Mental Health by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health on Oct. 10. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Opinion | BY NDP MP LORI IDLOUT | October 9, 2024
Dan Vandal
While Liberals like Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal are proud of their so-called increased investments, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit are suffering in overcrowded, substandard housing, writes Lori Idlout. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NDP MP LORI IDLOUT | October 9, 2024
Opinion | BY NDP MP LORI IDLOUT | October 9, 2024
Dan Vandal
While Liberals like Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal are proud of their so-called increased investments, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit are suffering in overcrowded, substandard housing, writes Lori Idlout. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RANJAN DATTA, MARGOT HURLBERT | October 9, 2024
Much of Canada’s aging infrastructure is unprepared for more frequent challenges like floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and extreme heat or cold, write Ranjan Datta and Margot Hurlbert. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RANJAN DATTA, MARGOT HURLBERT | October 9, 2024
Opinion | BY RANJAN DATTA, MARGOT HURLBERT | October 9, 2024
Much of Canada’s aging infrastructure is unprepared for more frequent challenges like floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and extreme heat or cold, write Ranjan Datta and Margot Hurlbert. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BARBARA ROBINSON | October 9, 2024
Bardish Chagger
Liberal MP Bardish Chagger is bringing a petition to the floor of the House to bring attention to a simple but profoundly effective change to the National Building Code, writes Barbara Robinson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BARBARA ROBINSON | October 9, 2024
Opinion | BY BARBARA ROBINSON | October 9, 2024
Bardish Chagger
Liberal MP Bardish Chagger is bringing a petition to the floor of the House to bring attention to a simple but profoundly effective change to the National Building Code, writes Barbara Robinson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KERRY BLACK | October 9, 2024
The return on the dollar is often higher in areas that have been historically excluded from infrastructure investment, writes Kerry Black. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KERRY BLACK | October 9, 2024
Opinion | BY KERRY BLACK | October 9, 2024
The return on the dollar is often higher in areas that have been historically excluded from infrastructure investment, writes Kerry Black. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JANICE MYERS | October 9, 2024
Sean Fraser
Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Minister Sean Fraser. Every new housing development, whether urban or suburban, places demands on infrastructure, writes Janice Myers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JANICE MYERS | October 9, 2024
Opinion | BY JANICE MYERS | October 9, 2024
Sean Fraser
Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Minister Sean Fraser. Every new housing development, whether urban or suburban, places demands on infrastructure, writes Janice Myers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR PAT DUNCAN | October 9, 2024
There is far more to be done in the Yukon, and this work will require the ongoing commitment of all involved, writes ISG Sen. Pat Duncan. Flickr photograph by Louis White
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR PAT DUNCAN | October 9, 2024
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR PAT DUNCAN | October 9, 2024
There is far more to be done in the Yukon, and this work will require the ongoing commitment of all involved, writes ISG Sen. Pat Duncan. Flickr photograph by Louis White
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ANNIE KOUTRAKIS | October 9, 2024
Housing construction in a Claridge Homes development at Findlay Creek in Ottawa on Aug. 22, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ANNIE KOUTRAKIS | October 9, 2024
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ANNIE KOUTRAKIS | October 9, 2024
Housing construction in a Claridge Homes development at Findlay Creek in Ottawa on Aug. 22, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 9, 2024
Mark Carney, left, Jody Wilson-Raybould, and Lloyd Axworthy all have new books coming out soon. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 9, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 9, 2024
Mark Carney, left, Jody Wilson-Raybould, and Lloyd Axworthy all have new books coming out soon. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Former industry minister Navdeep Bains will testify virtually about his time overseeing SDTC today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former industry minister Navdeep Bains will testify virtually about his time overseeing SDTC today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | October 8, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
In an Oct. 8 scrum, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre doubled down on the comments made the day before that earned him a rebuke from the House Speaker. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | October 8, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | October 8, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
In an Oct. 8 scrum, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre doubled down on the comments made the day before that earned him a rebuke from the House Speaker. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 8, 2024
Senator Peter Harder
PSG Senator Peter Harder says he was prompted to table his motion on use of the notwithstanding clause after hearing comments from the federal Conservative leader this past spring. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 8, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 8, 2024
Senator Peter Harder
PSG Senator Peter Harder says he was prompted to table his motion on use of the notwithstanding clause after hearing comments from the federal Conservative leader this past spring. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould will appear virtually before a Senate committee studying the government's progress implementing the UNDRIP. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould will appear virtually before a Senate committee studying the government's progress implementing the UNDRIP. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade