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Scrapping net-zero commitments step in right direction for CPPIB

  • The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s objective should not be climate activism or other environmental or social concerns, but risk-adjusted financial returns.
Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | June 19, 2025
Perhaps with the net-zero objective out of the way, the CPPIB can rein in some of the administrative and management expenses associated with pursuing net-zero, writes Matthew Lau. Pexels photograph by Mike Chai

Scrapping net-zero commitments step in right direction for CPPIB

Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | June 19, 2025
  • The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s objective should not be climate activism or other environmental or social concerns, but risk-adjusted financial returns.

Scrapping net-zero commitments step in right direction for CPPIB

Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | June 19, 2025
  • The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s objective should not be climate activism or other environmental or social concerns, but risk-adjusted financial returns.
Perhaps with the net-zero objective out of the way, the CPPIB can rein in some of the administrative and management expenses associated with pursuing net-zero, writes Matthew Lau. Pexels photograph by Mike Chai

Canadian competitiveness is on the line

  • As Canada’s new government looks to expand trade beyond the United States, carbon must stay top of mind.
Opinion | BY KARI HYDE | June 19, 2025
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, left, has eliminated the province's industrial carbon pricing program. Meanwhile, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is reportedly considering changes to her province's own program. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Canadian competitiveness is on the line

Opinion | BY KARI HYDE | June 19, 2025
  • As Canada’s new government looks to expand trade beyond the United States, carbon must stay top of mind.

Canadian competitiveness is on the line

Opinion | BY KARI HYDE | June 19, 2025
  • As Canada’s new government looks to expand trade beyond the United States, carbon must stay top of mind.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, left, has eliminated the province's industrial carbon pricing program. Meanwhile, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is reportedly considering changes to her province's own program. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Hungary delights with anniversary concert

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FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | June 19, 2025
Pianist Balázs János was the star performer at a concert for the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Liszt Academy at the Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre on May 12. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Hungary delights with anniversary concert

FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | June 19, 2025
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Hungary delights with anniversary concert

FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | June 19, 2025
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Pianist Balázs János was the star performer at a concert for the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Liszt Academy at the Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre on May 12. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New minister Lightbound plans to tap AI to help to fix procurement, government efficiency woes

  • With billions of dollars on the line and intense public scrutiny, Government Transformation and Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound says adopting new
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 18, 2025
New Government Transformation and Public Services and Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound says he will prioritize the use of AI to streamline the government procurement process. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New minister Lightbound plans to tap AI to help to fix procurement, government efficiency woes

News | BY IREM KOCA | June 18, 2025
  • With billions of dollars on the line and intense public scrutiny, Government Transformation and Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound says adopting new

New minister Lightbound plans to tap AI to help to fix procurement, government efficiency woes

News | BY IREM KOCA | June 18, 2025
  • With billions of dollars on the line and intense public scrutiny, Government Transformation and Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound says adopting new
New Government Transformation and Public Services and Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound says he will prioritize the use of AI to streamline the government procurement process. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s first foreign policy test begins in the Middle East

  • By failing to condemn blatant violations of international law, the Liberal government has defaulted to the same old reactive alignment with the United States.
Opinion | BY YOUNES ZANGIABADI | June 18, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As destruction and casualties mount in the Middle East, this marks the first major international test for Carney, writes Younes Zangiabadi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Carney’s first foreign policy test begins in the Middle East

Opinion | BY YOUNES ZANGIABADI | June 18, 2025
  • By failing to condemn blatant violations of international law, the Liberal government has defaulted to the same old reactive alignment with the United States.

Carney’s first foreign policy test begins in the Middle East

Opinion | BY YOUNES ZANGIABADI | June 18, 2025
  • By failing to condemn blatant violations of international law, the Liberal government has defaulted to the same old reactive alignment with the United States.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As destruction and casualties mount in the Middle East, this marks the first major international test for Carney, writes Younes Zangiabadi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Bill removing internal trade barriers risks undermining policy innovation 

  • Does a mutual recognition framework for internal trade put downwards pressure on health, safety, occupational, and environmental standards?
Opinion | BY MARK WINFIELD | June 18, 2025
Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured, is the sponsor of Bill C-5. Simple mutual recognition of provincial standards potentially sets up a lowest common denominator framework for the affected standards, writes Mark Winfield. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill removing internal trade barriers risks undermining policy innovation 

Opinion | BY MARK WINFIELD | June 18, 2025
  • Does a mutual recognition framework for internal trade put downwards pressure on health, safety, occupational, and environmental standards?

Bill removing internal trade barriers risks undermining policy innovation 

Opinion | BY MARK WINFIELD | June 18, 2025
  • Does a mutual recognition framework for internal trade put downwards pressure on health, safety, occupational, and environmental standards?
Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured, is the sponsor of Bill C-5. Simple mutual recognition of provincial standards potentially sets up a lowest common denominator framework for the affected standards, writes Mark Winfield. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Military police chief is ignoring the law, shutting down probes into complaints: watchdog report

  • In its 2024 annual report, the Military Police Complaints Commission urges the government to change the laws governing the office of the Canadian Forces
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 18, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty did not respond to requests for comment after a watchdog report said the laws governing the Military Police Complaints Commission need to change. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Military police chief is ignoring the law, shutting down probes into complaints: watchdog report

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 18, 2025
  • In its 2024 annual report, the Military Police Complaints Commission urges the government to change the laws governing the office of the Canadian Forces

Military police chief is ignoring the law, shutting down probes into complaints: watchdog report

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 18, 2025
  • In its 2024 annual report, the Military Police Complaints Commission urges the government to change the laws governing the office of the Canadian Forces
Defence Minister David McGuinty did not respond to requests for comment after a watchdog report said the laws governing the Military Police Complaints Commission need to change. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Italy raises a glass for national day

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FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | June 18, 2025
Italy’s national day reception was held at the National Gallery of Canada on June 3. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Italy raises a glass for national day

FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | June 18, 2025
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Italy raises a glass for national day

FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | June 18, 2025
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Italy’s national day reception was held at the National Gallery of Canada on June 3. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Why Canada’s engagement with China is strategic sovereignty, not submission

  • Far from capitulation to coercion, Canada’s pursuit of trade diversification reflects a clear-eyed strategy to mitigate existential risks posed by over-reliance on the U.S.
Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | June 18, 2025
There’s a misguided narrative of victimhood that’s being attached to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s willingness to engage with President Xi Jinping’s China, writes Wenran Jiang. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Why Canada’s engagement with China is strategic sovereignty, not submission

Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | June 18, 2025
  • Far from capitulation to coercion, Canada’s pursuit of trade diversification reflects a clear-eyed strategy to mitigate existential risks posed by over-reliance on the U.S.

Why Canada’s engagement with China is strategic sovereignty, not submission

Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | June 18, 2025
  • Far from capitulation to coercion, Canada’s pursuit of trade diversification reflects a clear-eyed strategy to mitigate existential risks posed by over-reliance on the U.S.
There’s a misguided narrative of victimhood that’s being attached to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s willingness to engage with President Xi Jinping’s China, writes Wenran Jiang. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

‘Elbows up’ shouldn’t mean Parliaments hands are tied

  • Co-operation and collaboration are always welcome in Parliament, but that spirit of working together should be used for enhancing, not ignoring, legislation.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 18, 2025
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith recently called out his own party during debate on Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Elbows up’ shouldn’t mean Parliaments hands are tied

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 18, 2025
  • Co-operation and collaboration are always welcome in Parliament, but that spirit of working together should be used for enhancing, not ignoring, legislation.

‘Elbows up’ shouldn’t mean Parliaments hands are tied

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 18, 2025
  • Co-operation and collaboration are always welcome in Parliament, but that spirit of working together should be used for enhancing, not ignoring, legislation.
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith recently called out his own party during debate on Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The notwithstanding clause threatens our democracy

  • Nine Supreme Court judges will have to decide if the notwithstanding clause completely extinguishes the fundamental and legal rights of Canadians.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 18, 2025
François Legault
François Legault
In recent years, the Quebec government of Premier François Legault has used the notwithstanding clause extensively, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The notwithstanding clause threatens our democracy

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 18, 2025
  • Nine Supreme Court judges will have to decide if the notwithstanding clause completely extinguishes the fundamental and legal rights of Canadians.

The notwithstanding clause threatens our democracy

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 18, 2025
  • Nine Supreme Court judges will have to decide if the notwithstanding clause completely extinguishes the fundamental and legal rights of Canadians.
François Legault
In recent years, the Quebec government of Premier François Legault has used the notwithstanding clause extensively, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Loophole Liberals making an ignominious power grab

  • Bill C-5 is environmental racism, which this current government has no problem with committing since it can steamroll any study or assessment that proves
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 18, 2025
Dominic LeBlanc
Dominic LeBlanc
Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic LeBlanc tabled Bill C-5 on June 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Loophole Liberals making an ignominious power grab

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 18, 2025
  • Bill C-5 is environmental racism, which this current government has no problem with committing since it can steamroll any study or assessment that proves

Loophole Liberals making an ignominious power grab

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 18, 2025
  • Bill C-5 is environmental racism, which this current government has no problem with committing since it can steamroll any study or assessment that proves
Dominic LeBlanc
Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic LeBlanc tabled Bill C-5 on June 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

That’s what dictators do

  • This plunge into totalitarian-style histrionics is just a minor manifestation of the upheaval in public norms radiating across the U.S. from Trump’s White House.
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 18, 2025
Only five months into his new term, U.S. President Donald Trump has indeed moved quite a ways down the road to his own version of one-man rule, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

That’s what dictators do

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 18, 2025
  • This plunge into totalitarian-style histrionics is just a minor manifestation of the upheaval in public norms radiating across the U.S. from Trump’s White House.

That’s what dictators do

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 18, 2025
  • This plunge into totalitarian-style histrionics is just a minor manifestation of the upheaval in public norms radiating across the U.S. from Trump’s White House.
Only five months into his new term, U.S. President Donald Trump has indeed moved quite a ways down the road to his own version of one-man rule, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Here’s why Canada should say ‘no’ to LNG

  • Canada has the opportunity to lead in the global clean energy transition, not to follow outdated energy playbooks.
Opinion | BY NICHOLE DUSYK | June 18, 2025
Tim Hodgson
Tim Hodgson
LNG is an increasingly risky bet for Canada and Natural Resources and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson to take, writes Nichole Dusyk. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Here’s why Canada should say ‘no’ to LNG

Opinion | BY NICHOLE DUSYK | June 18, 2025
  • Canada has the opportunity to lead in the global clean energy transition, not to follow outdated energy playbooks.

Here’s why Canada should say ‘no’ to LNG

Opinion | BY NICHOLE DUSYK | June 18, 2025
  • Canada has the opportunity to lead in the global clean energy transition, not to follow outdated energy playbooks.
Tim Hodgson
LNG is an increasingly risky bet for Canada and Natural Resources and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson to take, writes Nichole Dusyk. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senator Mégie marks National Sickle Cell Awareness Day with parliamentary breakfast on June 19

  • TUESDAY, JUNE 17—THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Workshop: ‘The Road to Sovereignty‘—Okimaw and Niipaawi Strategies host “The Road to Sovereignty,” a three-day, high-level gathering focused on building Indigenous
Senator Marie-Françoise Mégie, pictured right with Dimitri St-Julien in 2017, will co-host a parliamentary breakfast to mark National Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senator Mégie marks National Sickle Cell Awareness Day with parliamentary breakfast on June 19

  • TUESDAY, JUNE 17—THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Workshop: ‘The Road to Sovereignty‘—Okimaw and Niipaawi Strategies host “The Road to Sovereignty,” a three-day, high-level gathering focused on building Indigenous

Senator Mégie marks National Sickle Cell Awareness Day with parliamentary breakfast on June 19

  • TUESDAY, JUNE 17—THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Workshop: ‘The Road to Sovereignty‘—Okimaw and Niipaawi Strategies host “The Road to Sovereignty,” a three-day, high-level gathering focused on building Indigenous
Senator Marie-Françoise Mégie, pictured right with Dimitri St-Julien in 2017, will co-host a parliamentary breakfast to mark National Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Reconciliation or repetition? Carney’s first moves on Indigenous rights face scrutiny

  • Whether the prime minister’s early steps mark a genuine shift or simply another cycle of political performance will define Mark Carney’s reconciliation legacy.
Opinion | BY JACKSON PIND | June 18, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Amid some tensions, there are signs of movement from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, such as acting quickly on making amendments to the Indian Act, writes Jackson Pind. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Reconciliation or repetition? Carney’s first moves on Indigenous rights face scrutiny

Opinion | BY JACKSON PIND | June 18, 2025
  • Whether the prime minister’s early steps mark a genuine shift or simply another cycle of political performance will define Mark Carney’s reconciliation legacy.

Reconciliation or repetition? Carney’s first moves on Indigenous rights face scrutiny

Opinion | BY JACKSON PIND | June 18, 2025
  • Whether the prime minister’s early steps mark a genuine shift or simply another cycle of political performance will define Mark Carney’s reconciliation legacy.
Mark Carney
Amid some tensions, there are signs of movement from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, such as acting quickly on making amendments to the Indian Act, writes Jackson Pind. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

How to optimize economic reconciliation through natural resource investment and beyond? Create an Indigenous Development Bank

  • A new pathway is required, shifting away from heavy reliance on budgetary funding and subsidies, and toward more innovative resource mobilization and access to
Opinion | BY GLEN HODGSON | June 18, 2025
Making it possible for Indigenous Peoples to take a direct financial interest in resource development and specific projects will require helping them gain access to financing on acceptable terms, writes Glen Hodgson. Unsplash photograph by Jakub Żerdzicki

How to optimize economic reconciliation through natural resource investment and beyond? Create an Indigenous Development Bank

Opinion | BY GLEN HODGSON | June 18, 2025
  • A new pathway is required, shifting away from heavy reliance on budgetary funding and subsidies, and toward more innovative resource mobilization and access to

How to optimize economic reconciliation through natural resource investment and beyond? Create an Indigenous Development Bank

Opinion | BY GLEN HODGSON | June 18, 2025
  • A new pathway is required, shifting away from heavy reliance on budgetary funding and subsidies, and toward more innovative resource mobilization and access to
Making it possible for Indigenous Peoples to take a direct financial interest in resource development and specific projects will require helping them gain access to financing on acceptable terms, writes Glen Hodgson. Unsplash photograph by Jakub Żerdzicki

Reconciliation is action, not just words

  • Closing the infrastructure gap requires more than land acknowledgements that don’t address truth, Treaties, or commitments.
Opinion | BY MICHELLE ROBINSON | June 18, 2025
Indigenous leadership regularly engages with businesses and governments with solutions to infrastructure needs, which are regularly disregarded, writes Michelle Robinson. Unsplash photograph by Tim Foster

Reconciliation is action, not just words

Opinion | BY MICHELLE ROBINSON | June 18, 2025
  • Closing the infrastructure gap requires more than land acknowledgements that don’t address truth, Treaties, or commitments.

Reconciliation is action, not just words

Opinion | BY MICHELLE ROBINSON | June 18, 2025
  • Closing the infrastructure gap requires more than land acknowledgements that don’t address truth, Treaties, or commitments.
Indigenous leadership regularly engages with businesses and governments with solutions to infrastructure needs, which are regularly disregarded, writes Michelle Robinson. Unsplash photograph by Tim Foster

Carney’s moment to step up on reforming the Access to Information Act

  • It's Prime Minister Mark Carney's time to show whether he will make serious changes to improve government transparency, or if he'll be the latest
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | June 18, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government will be responsible for a review of the Access to Information Act that by law must begin in June 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s moment to step up on reforming the Access to Information Act

Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | June 18, 2025
  • It's Prime Minister Mark Carney's time to show whether he will make serious changes to improve government transparency, or if he'll be the latest

Carney’s moment to step up on reforming the Access to Information Act

Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | June 18, 2025
  • It's Prime Minister Mark Carney's time to show whether he will make serious changes to improve government transparency, or if he'll be the latest
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government will be responsible for a review of the Access to Information Act that by law must begin in June 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

G7 summit wraps without reaching full consensus on Ukraine

  • The G7 released seven statements over the two-day Leaders' Summit, but there were no joint messages devoted to Ukraine.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 17, 2025 | UPDATED June 17, 2025
European Council President António Costa, left, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Canada

G7 summit wraps without reaching full consensus on Ukraine

News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 17, 2025 | UPDATED June 17, 2025
  • The G7 released seven statements over the two-day Leaders' Summit, but there were no joint messages devoted to Ukraine.

G7 summit wraps without reaching full consensus on Ukraine

News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 17, 2025 | UPDATED June 17, 2025
  • The G7 released seven statements over the two-day Leaders' Summit, but there were no joint messages devoted to Ukraine.
European Council President António Costa, left, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Canada

Conservative campaign director Jenni Byrne’s absence from first national council meeting following election loss raises some eyebrows

  • Jenni Byrne, the Conservative campaign director under fire within the party over its April 28 election loss, has been representing the leader at national
News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 17, 2025
Conservative campaign director Jenni Byrne, pictured on the Hill on May 11, 2023, has been representing leader Pierre Poilievre at national council meetings since 2022, but did not attend the June 4 meeting. She told The Hill Times that her absence was due to a prior commitment, and confirmed she will attend the next one. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative campaign director Jenni Byrne’s absence from first national council meeting following election loss raises some eyebrows

News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 17, 2025
  • Jenni Byrne, the Conservative campaign director under fire within the party over its April 28 election loss, has been representing the leader at national

Conservative campaign director Jenni Byrne’s absence from first national council meeting following election loss raises some eyebrows

News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 17, 2025
  • Jenni Byrne, the Conservative campaign director under fire within the party over its April 28 election loss, has been representing the leader at national
Conservative campaign director Jenni Byrne, pictured on the Hill on May 11, 2023, has been representing leader Pierre Poilievre at national council meetings since 2022, but did not attend the June 4 meeting. She told The Hill Times that her absence was due to a prior commitment, and confirmed she will attend the next one. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-5 grants ‘superpowers’ never before seen in ‘environmental law history’: Bloc critic Patrick Bonin

  • The One Canadian Economy Act is being rammed through the House via a ‘non-democratic’ process and would result in governmental overreach, say the Bloc
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 16, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Yves-Francois Blanchet
The Bloc Québécois, led by Yves-François Blanchet, have criticized Bill C-5 as an attempt at governmental overreach that risks violating provincial jurisdiction in Quebec. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-5 grants ‘superpowers’ never before seen in ‘environmental law history’: Bloc critic Patrick Bonin

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 16, 2025
  • The One Canadian Economy Act is being rammed through the House via a ‘non-democratic’ process and would result in governmental overreach, say the Bloc

Bill C-5 grants ‘superpowers’ never before seen in ‘environmental law history’: Bloc critic Patrick Bonin

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 16, 2025
  • The One Canadian Economy Act is being rammed through the House via a ‘non-democratic’ process and would result in governmental overreach, say the Bloc
Yves-Francois Blanchet
The Bloc Québécois, led by Yves-François Blanchet, have criticized Bill C-5 as an attempt at governmental overreach that risks violating provincial jurisdiction in Quebec. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The markets are hungry for Canadian cod. Will we deliver?

  • With a decision from the fisheries minister expected any day now, the global and local realities of northern cod are aligning to create a
Opinion | BY SYLVIE LAPOINTE | June 16, 2025
Joanne Thompson
Joanne Thompson
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson could almost triple last year’s catch level while maintaining sustainable harvesting levels to allow Newfoundland and Labrador to seize the market opportunity knocking on its door, writes Sylvie Lapointe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The markets are hungry for Canadian cod. Will we deliver?

Opinion | BY SYLVIE LAPOINTE | June 16, 2025
  • With a decision from the fisheries minister expected any day now, the global and local realities of northern cod are aligning to create a

The markets are hungry for Canadian cod. Will we deliver?

Opinion | BY SYLVIE LAPOINTE | June 16, 2025
  • With a decision from the fisheries minister expected any day now, the global and local realities of northern cod are aligning to create a
Joanne Thompson
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson could almost triple last year’s catch level while maintaining sustainable harvesting levels to allow Newfoundland and Labrador to seize the market opportunity knocking on its door, writes Sylvie Lapointe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-4, the Trojan horse threat to every Canadian’s privacy

  • A section in the proposed legislation says that no provincial or territorial privacy law can ever apply to a federal party. It’s a shocking
Opinion | BY BILL HEARN | June 16, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals snuck wording into Bill C-4 that would immunize federal political parties from independent oversight on how they collect, use, and keep Canadians' personal information, writes Bill Hearn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-4, the Trojan horse threat to every Canadian’s privacy

Opinion | BY BILL HEARN | June 16, 2025
  • A section in the proposed legislation says that no provincial or territorial privacy law can ever apply to a federal party. It’s a shocking

Bill C-4, the Trojan horse threat to every Canadian’s privacy

Opinion | BY BILL HEARN | June 16, 2025
  • A section in the proposed legislation says that no provincial or territorial privacy law can ever apply to a federal party. It’s a shocking
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals snuck wording into Bill C-4 that would immunize federal political parties from independent oversight on how they collect, use, and keep Canadians' personal information, writes Bill Hearn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada must lead in the age of AI

  • With its pioneering AI history and commitment to global leadership, Canada must help chart a course for much needed, practical governance.
Opinion | BY STEPHEN J. TOOPE, MARK DALEY | June 16, 2025
Evan Solomon
Evan Solomon
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon. Canada can leverage its respected position to convene a network of flexible alliances and agile institutions, write Stephen J. Toope and Mark Daley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada must lead in the age of AI

Opinion | BY STEPHEN J. TOOPE, MARK DALEY | June 16, 2025
  • With its pioneering AI history and commitment to global leadership, Canada must help chart a course for much needed, practical governance.

Canada must lead in the age of AI

Opinion | BY STEPHEN J. TOOPE, MARK DALEY | June 16, 2025
  • With its pioneering AI history and commitment to global leadership, Canada must help chart a course for much needed, practical governance.
Evan Solomon
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon. Canada can leverage its respected position to convene a network of flexible alliances and agile institutions, write Stephen J. Toope and Mark Daley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Serena Ryder, Logan Staats, and Crown Lands rock the GG’s Performing Arts Awards

  • Governor General Mary Simon rolled out the red carpet on June 14 to celebrate the legends, rising stars, and dedicated volunteers of Canada's performing
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 16, 2025
Jess Milton, GGPAA foundation executive director, left; 2025 laureate Bob Ezrin; and singer-songwriter Serena Ryder at the 2025 Governor General Performing Arts Awards at the National Arts Centre on June 14. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Serena Ryder, Logan Staats, and Crown Lands rock the GG’s Performing Arts Awards

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 16, 2025
  • Governor General Mary Simon rolled out the red carpet on June 14 to celebrate the legends, rising stars, and dedicated volunteers of Canada's performing

Serena Ryder, Logan Staats, and Crown Lands rock the GG’s Performing Arts Awards

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 16, 2025
  • Governor General Mary Simon rolled out the red carpet on June 14 to celebrate the legends, rising stars, and dedicated volunteers of Canada's performing
Jess Milton, GGPAA foundation executive director, left; 2025 laureate Bob Ezrin; and singer-songwriter Serena Ryder at the 2025 Governor General Performing Arts Awards at the National Arts Centre on June 14. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Netanyahu’s wars

  • The Israeli PM has broken his lifelong rule, and attacked Iran without America’s full support because he cannot bear to miss the chance to
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 16, 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Iran is on the brink of getting nuclear weapons half a dozen times in the past 20 years, writes Gwynne Dyer. UN photograph by Loey Felipe

Netanyahu’s wars

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 16, 2025
  • The Israeli PM has broken his lifelong rule, and attacked Iran without America’s full support because he cannot bear to miss the chance to

Netanyahu’s wars

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 16, 2025
  • The Israeli PM has broken his lifelong rule, and attacked Iran without America’s full support because he cannot bear to miss the chance to
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Iran is on the brink of getting nuclear weapons half a dozen times in the past 20 years, writes Gwynne Dyer. UN photograph by Loey Felipe
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Environment Minister Guilbeault promotes two new directors

  • Nina Lothian has been named director of climate and energy policy to Guilbeault, making her one of three policy directors now on deck in
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

Environment Minister Guilbeault promotes two new directors

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 8, 2023
  • Nina Lothian has been named director of climate and energy policy to Guilbeault, making her one of three policy directors now on deck in

Environment Minister Guilbeault promotes two new directors

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 8, 2023
  • Nina Lothian has been named director of climate and energy policy to Guilbeault, making her one of three policy directors now on deck in
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

On World Ocean Day, let’s celebrate the thing that connects us all

  • The ocean continues to fight climate change, provides 17 per cent of the world’s animal protein, and helps employ hundreds of thousands of Canadians.
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

On World Ocean Day, let’s celebrate the thing that connects us all

Opinion | BY LOUIE PORTA | June 8, 2023
  • The ocean continues to fight climate change, provides 17 per cent of the world’s animal protein, and helps employ hundreds of thousands of Canadians.

On World Ocean Day, let’s celebrate the thing that connects us all

Opinion | BY LOUIE PORTA | June 8, 2023
  • The ocean continues to fight climate change, provides 17 per cent of the world’s animal protein, and helps employ hundreds of thousands of Canadians.
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

Photo of the day

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

Photo of the day

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 8, 2023

Photo of the day

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

Politics This Morning: Pride and politics

  • Plus, Morneau testimony, take two.
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

Politics This Morning: Pride and politics

  • Plus, Morneau testimony, take two.

Politics This Morning: Pride and politics

  • Plus, Morneau testimony, take two.
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

Johnston’s ‘legitimacy’ as rapporteur a ‘clear concern,’ but remains democratic in absence of a confidence vote, say observers

  • Parliament is ultimately signalling that it is willing to allow the government to decide whether David Johnston should be in the role of special
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

Johnston’s ‘legitimacy’ as rapporteur a ‘clear concern,’ but remains democratic in absence of a confidence vote, say observers

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 7, 2023
  • Parliament is ultimately signalling that it is willing to allow the government to decide whether David Johnston should be in the role of special

Johnston’s ‘legitimacy’ as rapporteur a ‘clear concern,’ but remains democratic in absence of a confidence vote, say observers

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | June 7, 2023
  • Parliament is ultimately signalling that it is willing to allow the government to decide whether David Johnston should be in the role of special
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

Photo of the day

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

Photo of the day

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 7, 2023

Photo of the day

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

Bill C-27 sacrifices consumer privacy for business innovations

  • More regulation is not always better regulation, and keeping the status quo is certainly preferable to a radically worse privacy framework that further tilts the power
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

Bill C-27 sacrifices consumer privacy for business innovations

Opinion | BY YUKA SAI | June 7, 2023
  • More regulation is not always better regulation, and keeping the status quo is certainly preferable to a radically worse privacy framework that further tilts the power

Bill C-27 sacrifices consumer privacy for business innovations

Opinion | BY YUKA SAI | June 7, 2023
  • More regulation is not always better regulation, and keeping the status quo is certainly preferable to a radically worse privacy framework that further tilts the power
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

Explaining the Alberta election

  • The National Citizens Coalition shouldn’t be too gloaty about the UCP’s victory. Just because conservatives won in Alberta doesn’t necessarily mean 'freedom is on the
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

Explaining the Alberta election

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 7, 2023
  • The National Citizens Coalition shouldn’t be too gloaty about the UCP’s victory. Just because conservatives won in Alberta doesn’t necessarily mean 'freedom is on the

Explaining the Alberta election

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | June 7, 2023
  • The National Citizens Coalition shouldn’t be too gloaty about the UCP’s victory. Just because conservatives won in Alberta doesn’t necessarily mean 'freedom is on the
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

Could the insurance companies turn out to be the good guys?

  • As insurance companies pull out of regions most seriously affected by climate-related events, they are gradually destroying their own customer base.
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

Could the insurance companies turn out to be the good guys?

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 7, 2023
  • As insurance companies pull out of regions most seriously affected by climate-related events, they are gradually destroying their own customer base.

Could the insurance companies turn out to be the good guys?

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 7, 2023
  • As insurance companies pull out of regions most seriously affected by climate-related events, they are gradually destroying their own customer base.
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

A new link to hope and reconciliation in Ontario’s north

  • The proposed Northern Road Link would open a new era of economic reconciliation and hope for the Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First
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

A new link to hope and reconciliation in Ontario’s north

Opinion | BY MICHAEL FOX, QASIM SADDIQUE | June 7, 2023
  • The proposed Northern Road Link would open a new era of economic reconciliation and hope for the Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First

A new link to hope and reconciliation in Ontario’s north

Opinion | BY MICHAEL FOX, QASIM SADDIQUE | June 7, 2023
  • The proposed Northern Road Link would open a new era of economic reconciliation and hope for the Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First
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

Intel briefings should prioritize digital hygiene, mitigation against foreign interference over specific threats, says former DND analyst

  • A lot more can be done to raise Parliamentarians' competency regarding how to mitigate their vulnerabilities if they are targeted, says former defence department
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 7, 2023
NDP MP Jenny Kwan, left, and Conservative MPs Michael Chong and Erin O'Toole have all confirmed the Canadian Security Intelligence Service has briefed them about ongoing campaigns allegedly orchestrated by the Chinese government. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Intel briefings should prioritize digital hygiene, mitigation against foreign interference over specific threats, says former DND analyst

News | BY STUART BENSON | June 7, 2023
  • A lot more can be done to raise Parliamentarians' competency regarding how to mitigate their vulnerabilities if they are targeted, says former defence department

Intel briefings should prioritize digital hygiene, mitigation against foreign interference over specific threats, says former DND analyst

News | BY STUART BENSON | June 7, 2023
  • A lot more can be done to raise Parliamentarians' competency regarding how to mitigate their vulnerabilities if they are targeted, says former defence department
NDP MP Jenny Kwan, left, and Conservative MPs Michael Chong and Erin O'Toole have all confirmed the Canadian Security Intelligence Service has briefed them about ongoing campaigns allegedly orchestrated by the Chinese government. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Alberta election shows wooing reluctant Tory voters still a high bar for Singh, says pollster Coletto

  • The Alberta NDP left too much room for the United Conservative Party leader to define herself, a mistake the federal NDP and Liberal leaders
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 7, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, lost 14 ridings to the NDP led by Rachel Notley, centre, on May 29, but politicos say there’s still a high bar for federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, bottom right, to clear if he hopes to duplicate that success federally, especially if Conservative Pierre Poilievre, top right, is given room to define himself. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, file photograph, and courtesy of Dave Cournoyer/Flickr

Alberta election shows wooing reluctant Tory voters still a high bar for Singh, says pollster Coletto

News | BY STUART BENSON | June 7, 2023
  • The Alberta NDP left too much room for the United Conservative Party leader to define herself, a mistake the federal NDP and Liberal leaders

Alberta election shows wooing reluctant Tory voters still a high bar for Singh, says pollster Coletto

News | BY STUART BENSON | June 7, 2023
  • The Alberta NDP left too much room for the United Conservative Party leader to define herself, a mistake the federal NDP and Liberal leaders
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, lost 14 ridings to the NDP led by Rachel Notley, centre, on May 29, but politicos say there’s still a high bar for federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, bottom right, to clear if he hopes to duplicate that success federally, especially if Conservative Pierre Poilievre, top right, is given room to define himself. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, file photograph, and courtesy of Dave Cournoyer/Flickr

‘Let’s challenge the status quo’: Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi officially launches Ontario Liberal leadership bid

  • Plus, Alex Benay makes return into the federal public service, and The Globe and Mail's CEO Phillip Crawley is set to retire.
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 7, 2023
Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi, pictured at the 2023 Liberal National Convention at the Shaw Centre. The former Ontario cabinet minister has officially launched his campaign for the Ontario Liberal Party's top job. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘Let’s challenge the status quo’: Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi officially launches Ontario Liberal leadership bid

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 7, 2023
  • Plus, Alex Benay makes return into the federal public service, and The Globe and Mail's CEO Phillip Crawley is set to retire.

‘Let’s challenge the status quo’: Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi officially launches Ontario Liberal leadership bid

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 7, 2023
  • Plus, Alex Benay makes return into the federal public service, and The Globe and Mail's CEO Phillip Crawley is set to retire.
Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi, pictured at the 2023 Liberal National Convention at the Shaw Centre. The former Ontario cabinet minister has officially launched his campaign for the Ontario Liberal Party's top job. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Wildfire crisis indicates need to refrain from new fossil fuel, LNG projects, say environmentalists

  • Canada must transition off of fossil fuels, which are exacerbating wildfires, according to the David Suzuki Foundation.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 7, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's office says liquid natural gas can play a role in a clean and affordable energy future, 'provided new projects demonstrate best-in-class performance that align with Canada’s climate commitments and meet economic, environmental, and social expectations.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Wildfire crisis indicates need to refrain from new fossil fuel, LNG projects, say environmentalists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 7, 2023
  • Canada must transition off of fossil fuels, which are exacerbating wildfires, according to the David Suzuki Foundation.

Wildfire crisis indicates need to refrain from new fossil fuel, LNG projects, say environmentalists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 7, 2023
  • Canada must transition off of fossil fuels, which are exacerbating wildfires, according to the David Suzuki Foundation.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's office says liquid natural gas can play a role in a clean and affordable energy future, 'provided new projects demonstrate best-in-class performance that align with Canada’s climate commitments and meet economic, environmental, and social expectations.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Advocates call for feds to provide more detail on response to Uganda’s harsh new anti-LGBTQ law

  • 'Calling for the repeal of the law is baseline,' says Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, who wants to see a plan of action from the
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 7, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has called for the repeal of Uganda's latest anti-LGBTQ law. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Advocates call for feds to provide more detail on response to Uganda’s harsh new anti-LGBTQ law

News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 7, 2023
  • 'Calling for the repeal of the law is baseline,' says Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, who wants to see a plan of action from the

Advocates call for feds to provide more detail on response to Uganda’s harsh new anti-LGBTQ law

News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 7, 2023
  • 'Calling for the repeal of the law is baseline,' says Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, who wants to see a plan of action from the
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has called for the repeal of Uganda's latest anti-LGBTQ law. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Flurry of activities’ won’t ensure military culture change, say analysts

  • 'We could well end up with a situation where all the Arbour recommendations have been implemented, but we still don’t have meaningful culture change,'
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 7, 2023
Defence Minister Anita Anand says 'significant progress' is being made to address sexual harassment and misconduct in the Canadian military. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Flurry of activities’ won’t ensure military culture change, say analysts

News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 7, 2023
  • 'We could well end up with a situation where all the Arbour recommendations have been implemented, but we still don’t have meaningful culture change,'

‘Flurry of activities’ won’t ensure military culture change, say analysts

News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 7, 2023
  • 'We could well end up with a situation where all the Arbour recommendations have been implemented, but we still don’t have meaningful culture change,'
Defence Minister Anita Anand says 'significant progress' is being made to address sexual harassment and misconduct in the Canadian military. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A dozen envoys collect awards for public diplomacy performance

  • The Ambassador of the Year awards returned for the first time since the early days of the pandemic.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 7, 2023
Winning envoys and civil society figures at the 4th annual Canada's Ambassadors of the Year Awards on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A dozen envoys collect awards for public diplomacy performance

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 7, 2023
  • The Ambassador of the Year awards returned for the first time since the early days of the pandemic.

A dozen envoys collect awards for public diplomacy performance

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 7, 2023
  • The Ambassador of the Year awards returned for the first time since the early days of the pandemic.
Winning envoys and civil society figures at the 4th annual Canada's Ambassadors of the Year Awards on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Time get serious about ‘silly season’

  • The final post-Victoria Day stretch of parliamentary sitting weeks is known in the Ottawa bubble as “silly season.” Despite its light-hearted and breezy name,
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 7, 2023
An early fire season has led to numerous wildfires burning in many communities across the country. The climate crisis just one of the many urgent issues that MPs have on their plates, and should be focused on instead of procedural shenanigans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time get serious about ‘silly season’

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 7, 2023
  • The final post-Victoria Day stretch of parliamentary sitting weeks is known in the Ottawa bubble as “silly season.” Despite its light-hearted and breezy name,

Time get serious about ‘silly season’

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 7, 2023
  • The final post-Victoria Day stretch of parliamentary sitting weeks is known in the Ottawa bubble as “silly season.” Despite its light-hearted and breezy name,
An early fire season has led to numerous wildfires burning in many communities across the country. The climate crisis just one of the many urgent issues that MPs have on their plates, and should be focused on instead of procedural shenanigans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Do ministers and senior public servants need bodyguards?

  • The internet has transformed the relation between politicians and the public, and giving fuel to the fire might rebound on those who stoke it.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 7, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives for a press conference at the Sir John A. Macdonald building in Ottawa on June 5, flanked by members of his RCMP protection detail. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Do ministers and senior public servants need bodyguards?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 7, 2023
  • The internet has transformed the relation between politicians and the public, and giving fuel to the fire might rebound on those who stoke it.

Do ministers and senior public servants need bodyguards?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 7, 2023
  • The internet has transformed the relation between politicians and the public, and giving fuel to the fire might rebound on those who stoke it.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives for a press conference at the Sir John A. Macdonald building in Ottawa on June 5, flanked by members of his RCMP protection detail. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trickle-down economics: the hoax that will not die

  • The trend toward lower taxes has tilted the economy in favour of the well-off and left average people struggling to get by on stagnant
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 7, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is already playing the tax-cut card, as has every leader of Canada’s main right-wing party going back 40 years, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trickle-down economics: the hoax that will not die

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 7, 2023
  • The trend toward lower taxes has tilted the economy in favour of the well-off and left average people struggling to get by on stagnant

Trickle-down economics: the hoax that will not die

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 7, 2023
  • The trend toward lower taxes has tilted the economy in favour of the well-off and left average people struggling to get by on stagnant
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is already playing the tax-cut card, as has every leader of Canada’s main right-wing party going back 40 years, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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