Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin is meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, digging into Finance Canada’s plan for 2025-26.
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin is meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
With billions on the line and a track record of failed targets, how PSPC plans to deliver on its goals is unclear from its
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
The Privy Council Office's departmental plan outlines $278-million in spending this fiscal year—easily a four-year high—while forecasting cuts down to $214-million by 2027-28.
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
The Privy Council Office's departmental plan outlines $278-million in spending this fiscal year—easily a four-year high—while forecasting cuts down to $214-million by 2027-28.
The Privy Council Office's departmental plan outlines $278-million in spending this fiscal year—easily a four-year high—while forecasting cuts down to $214-million by 2027-28.
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
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
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
Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to build the economy of the future by using AI to unlock productivity and Canadian competitiveness. Many think
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
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
Challenges remain, but Ecuador has crossed a threshold. It no longer tolerates excuses. It is no longer waiting for rescue. It is rebuilding from
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
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
Also, Prime Minister Carney calls a byelection in Alberta for Aug. 18, a Quebec court will hear the Terrebonne vote results case this fall,
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
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
The new global development paradigm will need to be eco- rather than ego-centric.
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
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
All governments—municipal, provincial, federal, and Indigenous—should take stock and ask: who is at the table?
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
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
When first announced two years ago, the estimated price tag was $13-billion over five years, and then $4.4-billion ongoing.
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
In a country of many competing interests and multiple governments, getting them all to co-ordinate their activities to achieve the ambitious goals outlined at
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
In a country of many competing interests and multiple governments, getting them all to co-ordinate their activities to achieve the ambitious goals outlined at
In a country of many competing interests and multiple governments, getting them all to co-ordinate their activities to achieve the ambitious goals outlined at
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
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
The pressure is on for the prime minister present a fall budget that delivers on campaign promises while meeting the commitment of balancing the
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
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
Canada should continue working with European partners and others, who are also likely to face similar threats on the digital tax from the U.S.
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
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
An investment in tungsten production could benefit all of our NATO allies, allowing them to source Canadian rather than Chinese tungsten.
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
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
Bill C-5's two major components seek to address internal trade barriers, and to fast-track national interest projects.
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
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
The federal government needs to stop hiring generalist policy writers and start hiring experts in their field, and then hire managers and leaders with
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
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
Just because Canada is a kinder and gentler place than the U.S., and just because we mediate our differences with civil words not civil
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
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
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Michael Sabia will be the next Clerk of the Privy Council, effective July 7. Sabia will join Carney
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
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
The message seems to be 'trust me'—and so far, most Canadians are inclined to. Besides, a honeymoon is not the time for awkward questions.
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
MONDAY, JUNE 30 Senator Gold’s Retirement—Today is non-affiliated Quebec Senator Marc Gold’s 75th birthday, which means his mandatory retirement from the Senate. TUESDAY, JULY 1
People pictured on July 1, 2023, at the Canada Day festivities at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
MONDAY, JUNE 30 Senator Gold’s Retirement—Today is non-affiliated Quebec Senator Marc Gold’s 75th birthday, which means his mandatory retirement from the Senate. TUESDAY, JULY 1
MONDAY, JUNE 30 Senator Gold’s Retirement—Today is non-affiliated Quebec Senator Marc Gold’s 75th birthday, which means his mandatory retirement from the Senate. TUESDAY, JULY 1
People pictured on July 1, 2023, at the Canada Day festivities at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre introduced a motion on May 18 calling on the government to stop providing non-toxic drugs to those suffering from opioid addiction. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pollster Nik Nanos says Canadians’ view of safe-supply programs are a ‘mixed bag,’ but nearly half of Canadians support Poilievre’s calls to focus on
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre introduced a motion on May 18 calling on the government to stop providing non-toxic drugs to those suffering from opioid addiction. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former police officer Gregory Brown says the lack of sufficient accountability and supervision of bail conditions are the criminal justice system's 'dirty little secret.’
Justice Minister David Lametti introduced the Liberals' bail-reform legislation on May 16, which would make it more difficult to receive bail for repeat violent offenders, those accused of violent offences with a weapon, and those accused of intimate partner violence. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former police officer Gregory Brown says the lack of sufficient accountability and supervision of bail conditions are the criminal justice system's 'dirty little secret.’
Former police officer Gregory Brown says the lack of sufficient accountability and supervision of bail conditions are the criminal justice system's 'dirty little secret.’
Justice Minister David Lametti introduced the Liberals' bail-reform legislation on May 16, which would make it more difficult to receive bail for repeat violent offenders, those accused of violent offences with a weapon, and those accused of intimate partner violence. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Marie-Danielle Smith named permanent Parliament Hill bureau editor at the Canadian Press, and former U.S. ambassador to Canada finishes third in Kentucky’s GOP
Two books by the prime minister's wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau will be published in the next two years by Penguin Random House Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
Plus, Marie-Danielle Smith named permanent Parliament Hill bureau editor at the Canadian Press, and former U.S. ambassador to Canada finishes third in Kentucky’s GOP
Plus, Marie-Danielle Smith named permanent Parliament Hill bureau editor at the Canadian Press, and former U.S. ambassador to Canada finishes third in Kentucky’s GOP
Two books by the prime minister's wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau will be published in the next two years by Penguin Random House Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma says he would like Canada to look at 'criminality' of protests occurring outside of his country's diplomatic missions in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
India is the latest of a handful of countries to raise concerns about diplomatic protection in Canada.
Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma says he would like Canada to look at 'criminality' of protests occurring outside of his country's diplomatic missions in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal MP Robert Oliphant has led Canada's work planning how to reimagine Ottawa's foreign policy engagement with Africa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
'This looks to me like, once again, we’re putting Africa on the backburner,' says NDP MP Heather McPherson about the government's delay in putting
Liberal MP Robert Oliphant has led Canada's work planning how to reimagine Ottawa's foreign policy engagement with Africa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In a wide-ranging interview, Mexican Ambassador Carlos Joaquín González talks American migrant concerns, tourism rebounds, energy disputes, and an upcoming Three Amigos summit.
Mexican Ambassador Carlos Joaquín González comes to Canada having previously served as the governor of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
In a wide-ranging interview, Mexican Ambassador Carlos Joaquín González talks American migrant concerns, tourism rebounds, energy disputes, and an upcoming Three Amigos summit.
In a wide-ranging interview, Mexican Ambassador Carlos Joaquín González talks American migrant concerns, tourism rebounds, energy disputes, and an upcoming Three Amigos summit.
Mexican Ambassador Carlos Joaquín González comes to Canada having previously served as the governor of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
On May 23, special rapporteur on foreign interference David Johnston recommended against holding a public inquiry into foreign meddling in Canadian elections. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
On May 23, former governor general David Johnston took what some have said is the surprising step of recommending against a public inquiry into
On May 23, special rapporteur on foreign interference David Johnston recommended against holding a public inquiry into foreign meddling in Canadian elections. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As the governments of Ontario and Canada rush to subsidize manufacturers of electric car batteries and other so-called clean technologies, there is scant opposition
As the governments of Ontario and Canada rush to subsidize manufacturers of electric car batteries and other so-called clean technologies, there is scant opposition
As the governments of Ontario and Canada rush to subsidize manufacturers of electric car batteries and other so-called clean technologies, there is scant opposition
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Ottawa on Sept. 23, 2022. There was media speculation that during a recent meeting in Korea, talks between the two leaders involved a potential submarine deal, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Korean military analysts were quick to note that Korea's KSS-III submarines would be a perfect fit for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future requirements.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Ottawa on Sept. 23, 2022. There was media speculation that during a recent meeting in Korea, talks between the two leaders involved a potential submarine deal, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
The new, apparently permanent, financial reality Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem described—and the painful fallout it entails—has the potential to scramble the political outlook, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The end of the low-interest-rate policy sets the stage for widespread household financial stress in 2025 and 2026, when the majority of mortgages are
The new, apparently permanent, financial reality Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem described—and the painful fallout it entails—has the potential to scramble the political outlook, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Roberts Bank megaport approval casts a shadow on Canada’s domestic commitment to align federal policies and actions to its biodiversity commitments.
At the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Montreal, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated, ‘Nature is under threat; in fact it’s under attack.’ Far from reversing that attack, the Roberts Bank decision he and his ministers made ramps it up in coastal British Columbia, write Emily McMillan and Patrick Nadeau. Photograph courtesy of UN Biodiversity/Flickr
The Roberts Bank megaport approval casts a shadow on Canada’s domestic commitment to align federal policies and actions to its biodiversity commitments.
The Roberts Bank megaport approval casts a shadow on Canada’s domestic commitment to align federal policies and actions to its biodiversity commitments.
At the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Montreal, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated, ‘Nature is under threat; in fact it’s under attack.’ Far from reversing that attack, the Roberts Bank decision he and his ministers made ramps it up in coastal British Columbia, write Emily McMillan and Patrick Nadeau. Photograph courtesy of UN Biodiversity/Flickr
As the spouse of a Canadian diplomat posted to Jamaica, Andrew Elliott writes that adjusting to a new role is a Sisyphean task for any man in his 40s. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Elliott
Over the last eight months, I have been on a journey of self-discovery as the accompanying spouse to a Canadian diplomat on posting.
As the spouse of a Canadian diplomat posted to Jamaica, Andrew Elliott writes that adjusting to a new role is a Sisyphean task for any man in his 40s. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Elliott
Transport Canada must escalate the pollution control and match the laws directly abutting Canada, instead of delaying regulations with voluntary half-steps.
In 2019, the British Columbia coast was subjected to 32 billion litres of dumping of sewage, greywater, and acidic fossil fuel waste from scrubbers, writes Anna Barford. Unsplash photograph by Juan Molina
Transport Canada must escalate the pollution control and match the laws directly abutting Canada, instead of delaying regulations with voluntary half-steps.
Transport Canada must escalate the pollution control and match the laws directly abutting Canada, instead of delaying regulations with voluntary half-steps.
In 2019, the British Columbia coast was subjected to 32 billion litres of dumping of sewage, greywater, and acidic fossil fuel waste from scrubbers, writes Anna Barford. Unsplash photograph by Juan Molina
Although body-worn camera technology is still relatively new to policing, it will be some time before we determine the efficacy and long-term costs associated with these devices, writes Christopher J. Schneider. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It is indisputable that the proliferation of body-worn camera programs will greatly increase police budgets.
Although body-worn camera technology is still relatively new to policing, it will be some time before we determine the efficacy and long-term costs associated with these devices, writes Christopher J. Schneider. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 House Not Sitting—The House is adjourned for one week and will return again on Monday, May 29. It will sit for
Japanese Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi will take part in a panel discussion on ‘G7 Hiroshima and Beyond’ hosted by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa on May 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 House Not Sitting—The House is adjourned for one week and will return again on Monday, May 29. It will sit for
Japanese Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi will take part in a panel discussion on ‘G7 Hiroshima and Beyond’ hosted by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa on May 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Capitol Building in Washington. MPs and Senators in the Parliamentary Black Caucus are in D.C. to meet with American counterparts this week. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
The Capitol Building in Washington. MPs and Senators in the Parliamentary Black Caucus are in D.C. to meet with American counterparts this week. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre takes the built-in cantankerous critic role of his job to new dimensions, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Channelling anger is easy. Showing us more about how you would diffuse the anger and deliver good governance would be welcome.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre takes the built-in cantankerous critic role of his job to new dimensions, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, the House of Commons is hiring a new law clerk and parliamentary counsel.
David Johnston will hold a press conference at 12 p.m. Ottawa time today to announce his initial recommendation on whether the government should call a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, the House of Commons is hiring a new law clerk and parliamentary counsel.
David Johnston will hold a press conference at 12 p.m. Ottawa time today to announce his initial recommendation on whether the government should call a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
