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Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin is meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin is meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 2, 2025
Under Minister Joël Lightbound, Public Services and Procurement Canada plans to spend more than $17.5-billion over the next three years, according to its new departmental plan. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 2, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 2, 2025
Under Minister Joël Lightbound, Public Services and Procurement Canada plans to spend more than $17.5-billion over the next three years, according to its new departmental plan. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, signed the introduction to the Privy Council Office's recently-published plan, which incoming Privy Council Clerk Michael Sabia will be expected to execute. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 2, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, signed the introduction to the Privy Council Office's recently-published plan, which incoming Privy Council Clerk Michael Sabia will be expected to execute. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canadian Heritage estimated that 58,000 people came through LeBreton Flats on Canada Day, and 8,000 visited LeBreton Flats for the noon show. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | July 2, 2025
Canadian Heritage estimated that 58,000 people came through LeBreton Flats on Canada Day, and 8,000 visited LeBreton Flats for the noon show. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney cannot let defence spending stand-in for a foreign policy strategy, writes Bhagwant Sandhu.
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 2, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney cannot let defence spending stand-in for a foreign policy strategy, writes Bhagwant Sandhu.
Opinion | BY GILLIAN HADFIELD | July 2, 2025
AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon. Achieving Canada’s ambitious goals for AI will take more than simply building on the world-leading advances in AI technology that this country helped produce, writes Gillian Hadfield. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GILLIAN HADFIELD | July 2, 2025
Opinion | BY GILLIAN HADFIELD | July 2, 2025
AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon. Achieving Canada’s ambitious goals for AI will take more than simply building on the world-leading advances in AI technology that this country helped produce, writes Gillian Hadfield. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ESTEBAN CRESPO POLO | July 2, 2025
Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, left, welcomes President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa Azin to Parliament Hill on March 5, 2024. Noboa, now in his second term, is focused on transformation, writes Ambassador Esteban Crespo Polo. This includes a focus on making Ecuador more globally connected and strengthening institutions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ESTEBAN CRESPO POLO | July 2, 2025
Opinion | BY ESTEBAN CRESPO POLO | July 2, 2025
Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, left, welcomes President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa Azin to Parliament Hill on March 5, 2024. Noboa, now in his second term, is focused on transformation, writes Ambassador Esteban Crespo Polo. This includes a focus on making Ecuador more globally connected and strengthening institutions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 2, 2025
Room 200 in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building, pictured in 2022, will once again host press conferences as renovations take place in the national press theatre's current home in the Wellington Building. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 2, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 2, 2025
Room 200 in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building, pictured in 2022, will once again host press conferences as renovations take place in the national press theatre's current home in the Wellington Building. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
NDP MP Heather McPherson is mulling a bid for the party's leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP MP Heather McPherson is mulling a bid for the party's leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSEPH INGRAM | July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney. We are fortunate in Canada to have a prime minister who is uniquely equipped to confront the ominous polycrisis we face today, writes Joseph Ingram. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSEPH INGRAM | July 2, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSEPH INGRAM | July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney. We are fortunate in Canada to have a prime minister who is uniquely equipped to confront the ominous polycrisis we face today, writes Joseph Ingram. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | July 2, 2025
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Opinion | July 2, 2025
Opinion | July 2, 2025
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Opinion | July 2, 2025
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Opinion | July 2, 2025
Opinion | July 2, 2025
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Opinion | BY JENNIFER ST. GERMAIN | July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, attends a Pride flag raising ceremony on Parliament Hill on June 10. We must double down on levelling the playing field so all can have the opportunity to rise into powerful positions, writes Jennifer St. Germain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JENNIFER ST. GERMAIN | July 2, 2025
Opinion | BY JENNIFER ST. GERMAIN | July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, attends a Pride flag raising ceremony on Parliament Hill on June 10. We must double down on levelling the playing field so all can have the opportunity to rise into powerful positions, writes Jennifer St. Germain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | July 2, 2025
The initial price tag for the national dental care program may well have understated taxpayer costs, and to make matters worse, there are also significant administrative costs, writes Matthew Lau. Photograph courtesy of Pexels/Tima Miroshnichenko
Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | July 2, 2025
Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | July 2, 2025
The initial price tag for the national dental care program may well have understated taxpayer costs, and to make matters worse, there are also significant administrative costs, writes Matthew Lau. Photograph courtesy of Pexels/Tima Miroshnichenko
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre. Canada's ambitious goals will require major initiatives by all levels of government, and by the private sector, as well as co-ordination between sectors if they are to be achieved efficiently and in a timely manner, writes Michael Hatfield. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | July 2, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre. Canada's ambitious goals will require major initiatives by all levels of government, and by the private sector, as well as co-ordination between sectors if they are to be achieved efficiently and in a timely manner, writes Michael Hatfield. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigned on promises to reduce the government's operating budget, but amid increases in defence spending, cuts could hit the public service deeply, according to a report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 30, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigned on promises to reduce the government's operating budget, but amid increases in defence spending, cuts could hit the public service deeply, according to a report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | June 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, greets Prime Minister Mark Carney outside of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 6, 2025. Trump may be choosing to first threaten Canada over its digital services tax in order to scare European countries with the same plan, writes Errol P. Mendes. Official White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | June 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | June 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, greets Prime Minister Mark Carney outside of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 6, 2025. Trump may be choosing to first threaten Canada over its digital services tax in order to scare European countries with the same plan, writes Errol P. Mendes. Official White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, with U.S. President Donald Trump at the recent G7 Summit in Alberta. Carney has indicated that defence infrastructure investment could include things like the development of Canada's critical minerals, notes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Canada
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 30, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, with U.S. President Donald Trump at the recent G7 Summit in Alberta. Carney has indicated that defence infrastructure investment could include things like the development of Canada's critical minerals, notes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Canada
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on June 20, 2025, in the Commons foyer after Bill C-5 passed in the House. Carney is flanked by Liberal MPs, and Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, left, Crown- Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson, and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 30, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on June 20, 2025, in the Commons foyer after Bill C-5 passed in the House. Carney is flanked by Liberal MPs, and Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, left, Crown- Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson, and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | June 30, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre on May 2, 2025. Carney appears to have a capacity for risk, and is expected to demand the same of the public service, writes Rose LeMay. This will have to include proper consequences for bureaucrats who make bad decisions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | June 30, 2025
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | June 30, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre on May 2, 2025. Carney appears to have a capacity for risk, and is expected to demand the same of the public service, writes Rose LeMay. This will have to include proper consequences for bureaucrats who make bad decisions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 30, 2025
Theresa Tam
Dr. Theresa Tam was Canada’s chief public health officer between June 26, 2017, and June 20, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 30, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 30, 2025
Theresa Tam
Dr. Theresa Tam was Canada’s chief public health officer between June 26, 2017, and June 20, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | June 30, 2025
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Opinion | June 30, 2025
Opinion | June 30, 2025
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Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | June 30, 2025
If tolerance of others sets Canadians apart from Americans like U.S. President Donald Trump, this country’s national priorities also have a story to tell, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | June 30, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | June 30, 2025
If tolerance of others sets Canadians apart from Americans like U.S. President Donald Trump, this country’s national priorities also have a story to tell, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 30, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will soon face some friendly fire, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 30, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 30, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will soon face some friendly fire, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | June 30, 2025
Michael Sabia, who starts his new job as Clerk of the Privy Council Office on July 7, is an agent of change in his own right. Both his private sector leadership experience, and his time as the deputy minister of finance during the COVID-19 pandemic, have given him a wealth of experience as an outside-the-box thinker who gets things done. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | June 30, 2025
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | June 30, 2025
Michael Sabia, who starts his new job as Clerk of the Privy Council Office on July 7, is an agent of change in his own right. Both his private sector leadership experience, and his time as the deputy minister of finance during the COVID-19 pandemic, have given him a wealth of experience as an outside-the-box thinker who gets things done. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is still doing well in public opinion polls, despite some of his controversial and contentious moves, so far, Susan Riley writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | June 30, 2025
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is still doing well in public opinion polls, despite some of his controversial and contentious moves, so far, Susan Riley writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
People pictured on July 1, 2023, at the Canada Day festivities at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
People pictured on July 1, 2023, at the Canada Day festivities at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | June 12, 2023
The Canadian Nuclear Laboratories campus in Chalk River, Ont., pictured on May 27, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | June 12, 2023
Opinion | June 12, 2023
The Canadian Nuclear Laboratories campus in Chalk River, Ont., pictured on May 27, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will deliver remarks at a lunch event hosted in Ottawa by the Economic Club of Canada on Tuesday, June 13, at 11:45 a.m. ET at the Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will deliver remarks at a lunch event hosted in Ottawa by the Economic Club of Canada on Tuesday, June 13, at 11:45 a.m. ET at the Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 9, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Following a June 7 interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland reinforced her government's message that Canada remains in a strong fiscal position, and that inflation is expected to drop before the end of the year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 9, 2023
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 9, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Following a June 7 interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland reinforced her government's message that Canada remains in a strong fiscal position, and that inflation is expected to drop before the end of the year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 9, 2023
Michael Vecchio, owner of Petunia the Silkie Chicken, and Brian Platt, who accepted the award on behalf of the Toronto Star's Alison Mah for her cat Shohei Ohtani, at the inaugural 'Cutest Pets on Parliament Hill' awards on June 7 at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 9, 2023
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 9, 2023
Michael Vecchio, owner of Petunia the Silkie Chicken, and Brian Platt, who accepted the award on behalf of the Toronto Star's Alison Mah for her cat Shohei Ohtani, at the inaugural 'Cutest Pets on Parliament Hill' awards on June 7 at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | June 9, 2023
Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough, seen here on Nov. 17, 2022, says she is reviewing the Senate's amendments to the bill to create a federal disability benefit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | June 9, 2023
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | June 9, 2023
Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough, seen here on Nov. 17, 2022, says she is reviewing the Senate's amendments to the bill to create a federal disability benefit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Senate of Canada Building. Senators are currently scheduled to sit up to a week after the House adjourns for the summer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Senate of Canada Building. Senators are currently scheduled to sit up to a week after the House adjourns for the summer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SENATOR KIM PATE | June 8, 2023
As inequality rises, so does the importance of ensuring that individuals are able to meet their basic needs through strong financial, health and social supports including guaranteed liveable basic income, writes Senator Kim Pate. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY SENATOR KIM PATE | June 8, 2023
Opinion | BY SENATOR KIM PATE | June 8, 2023
As inequality rises, so does the importance of ensuring that individuals are able to meet their basic needs through strong financial, health and social supports including guaranteed liveable basic income, writes Senator Kim Pate. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY STEVE BOMS | June 8, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, left, tapped Abraham Tachjian as Canada’s Open Banking Lead in April 2022. Tachjian quickly convened working groups that provided input and feedback. But almost a year later, the government is no further ahead, leaving stakeholders puzzled and frustrated, says Steve Boms. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY STEVE BOMS | June 8, 2023
Opinion | BY STEVE BOMS | June 8, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, left, tapped Abraham Tachjian as Canada’s Open Banking Lead in April 2022. Tachjian quickly convened working groups that provided input and feedback. But almost a year later, the government is no further ahead, leaving stakeholders puzzled and frustrated, says Steve Boms. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 8, 2023
Canada's chief statistician Anil Arora, left, and Abacus Data's CEO David Coletto. Arora says 'our cities are changing dynamically and at a pace that’s pretty amazing, becoming portals to a massive global economy.' Photograph courtesy of Fred Chartrand, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 8, 2023
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 8, 2023
Canada's chief statistician Anil Arora, left, and Abacus Data's CEO David Coletto. Arora says 'our cities are changing dynamically and at a pace that’s pretty amazing, becoming portals to a massive global economy.' Photograph courtesy of Fred Chartrand, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The famous 14: Lib MP Ryan Turnbull, top left, Lib Patrick Weller, NDP Alexandre Boulerice, Lib John Aldag, NDP Taylor Bachrach, Green Elizabeth May, Green Mike Morrice, Lib Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, BQ Jean-Denis Garon, NDP Richard Canning, Lib Jenica Atwin, NDP Daniel Blaikie, NDP Laurel Collins, and Lib Julie Dzerowicz. Photographs courtesy of the House of Commons
The famous 14: Lib MP Ryan Turnbull, top left, Lib Patrick Weller, NDP Alexandre Boulerice, Lib John Aldag, NDP Taylor Bachrach, Green Elizabeth May, Green Mike Morrice, Lib Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, BQ Jean-Denis Garon, NDP Richard Canning, Lib Jenica Atwin, NDP Daniel Blaikie, NDP Laurel Collins, and Lib Julie Dzerowicz. Photographs courtesy of the House of Commons
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 8, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault also has a new Quebec regional adviser and a new scheduler on his team, among other recent changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 8, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 8, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault also has a new Quebec regional adviser and a new scheduler on his team, among other recent changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LOUIE PORTA | June 8, 2023
Even though it might seem limitless when you look out towards the horizon, it’s not—and if we want the ocean to keep taking care of us, we need to take better care of it, writes Louie Porta. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY LOUIE PORTA | June 8, 2023
Opinion | BY LOUIE PORTA | June 8, 2023
Even though it might seem limitless when you look out towards the horizon, it’s not—and if we want the ocean to keep taking care of us, we need to take better care of it, writes Louie Porta. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister for Women and Gender Equality Marci Ien raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 8, 2023 to kick off Pride season across the country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 8, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister for Women and Gender Equality Marci Ien raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 8, 2023 to kick off Pride season across the country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Pride flag will be raised again on Parliament Hill this morning, as it was last year (pictured.) Marci Ien and Jagmeet Singh are among those who have announced they will attend the raising. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Pride flag will be raised again on Parliament Hill this morning, as it was last year (pictured.) Marci Ien and Jagmeet Singh are among those who have announced they will attend the raising. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 7, 2023
David Johnston, the government's independent special rapporteur on foreign interference, appeared before the Procedure and House Affairs Committee to answer questions on June 6, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 7, 2023
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 7, 2023
David Johnston, the government's independent special rapporteur on foreign interference, appeared before the Procedure and House Affairs Committee to answer questions on June 6, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former Liberal MP and the 36th Speaker of the House of Commons Geoff Regan shares a laugh with current House Speaker Anthony Rota, who presided over the unveiling of Regan's official portrait on June 6, 2023, at a ceremony in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. The portrait, done by Canadian James Middleton, will be put on display in West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 7, 2023
Former Liberal MP and the 36th Speaker of the House of Commons Geoff Regan shares a laugh with current House Speaker Anthony Rota, who presided over the unveiling of Regan's official portrait on June 6, 2023, at a ceremony in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. The portrait, done by Canadian James Middleton, will be put on display in West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY YUKA SAI | June 7, 2023
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne, pictured in January 2023. Despite best efforts, Dufresne's office cannot monitor the data practices of every group, and average consumers do not have the savvy to identify and protest all potential privacy violations, writes Yuka Sai. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY YUKA SAI | June 7, 2023
Opinion | BY YUKA SAI | June 7, 2023
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne, pictured in January 2023. Despite best efforts, Dufresne's office cannot monitor the data practices of every group, and average consumers do not have the savvy to identify and protest all potential privacy violations, writes Yuka Sai. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 7, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley. The recent provincial election had barely concluded when opinion pieces started popping up all over the media scrutinizing the results, writes Gerry Nicholls.   The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 7, 2023
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 7, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley. The recent provincial election had barely concluded when opinion pieces started popping up all over the media scrutinizing the results, writes Gerry Nicholls.   The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 7, 2023
The Donnie Creek wildfire in British Columbia on May 27. Further south on the West Coast, climate change-related wildfires are making it too risky to insure Californian houses. Photograph courtesy of the B.C. Wildfire Service
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 7, 2023
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 7, 2023
The Donnie Creek wildfire in British Columbia on May 27. Further south on the West Coast, climate change-related wildfires are making it too risky to insure Californian houses. Photograph courtesy of the B.C. Wildfire Service
Opinion | BY MICHAEL FOX, QASIM SADDIQUE | June 7, 2023
It can be easy for those living in other parts of Canada to take for granted how many of their basic needs are adequately met by having access to the highway network, write Michael Fox and Qasim Saddique. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY MICHAEL FOX, QASIM SADDIQUE | June 7, 2023
Opinion | BY MICHAEL FOX, QASIM SADDIQUE | June 7, 2023
It can be easy for those living in other parts of Canada to take for granted how many of their basic needs are adequately met by having access to the highway network, write Michael Fox and Qasim Saddique. Photograph courtesy of Pexels