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Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
Moves from the U.S. represent an existential threat to Canada’s EV investments, and the viability of the large battery plants under various stages of planning and construction in Ontario and Quebec, writes Joseph Fournier. Photograph courtesy of Noya Fields/Flickr
Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
Moves from the U.S. represent an existential threat to Canada’s EV investments, and the viability of the large battery plants under various stages of planning and construction in Ontario and Quebec, writes Joseph Fournier. Photograph courtesy of Noya Fields/Flickr
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 15, 2025
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand brings a fresh face to a portfolio that badly needs direction, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 15, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 15, 2025
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand brings a fresh face to a portfolio that badly needs direction, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6. Carney and his new cabinet should insist that the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces start thinking and planning as a national force first and foremost. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6. Carney and his new cabinet should insist that the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces start thinking and planning as a national force first and foremost. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has comprehensively trashed the European delusion that the United States would come to its defence if Russia invaded, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has comprehensively trashed the European delusion that the United States would come to its defence if Russia invaded, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 15, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks to reporters after the May 14 cabinet meeting in West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia.
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 15, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 15, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks to reporters after the May 14 cabinet meeting in West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters yesterday that the government won't be releasing a budget this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters yesterday that the government won't be releasing a budget this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
Afrikaners aren’t actually refugees. They are bit-players in a secular passion play staged by U.S. President Donald Trump, right, probably at the suggestion of his faithful side-kick Elon Musk, left, who grew up very rich in apartheid-era South Africa, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
Afrikaners aren’t actually refugees. They are bit-players in a secular passion play staged by U.S. President Donald Trump, right, probably at the suggestion of his faithful side-kick Elon Musk, left, who grew up very rich in apartheid-era South Africa, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger appeared in a May 13 webinar organized by the Public Affairs Association of Canada's Saskatchewan chapter. Screenshot courtesy of the Public Affairs Association of Canada
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger appeared in a May 13 webinar organized by the Public Affairs Association of Canada's Saskatchewan chapter. Screenshot courtesy of the Public Affairs Association of Canada
Opinion | BY FARAH SHROFF | May 14, 2025
Canadian health care isn’t without its problems, but we are fortunate to have highly skilled, caring providers, up-to-date infrastructure, and excellent researchers, writes Farah Shroff. Unsplash photograph by Maxime Doré
Opinion | BY FARAH SHROFF | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY FARAH SHROFF | May 14, 2025
Canadian health care isn’t without its problems, but we are fortunate to have highly skilled, caring providers, up-to-date infrastructure, and excellent researchers, writes Farah Shroff. Unsplash photograph by Maxime Doré
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a commitment to 'protect the programs that save families thousands of dollars per year, including pharmacare,' during a May 2 press conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a commitment to 'protect the programs that save families thousands of dollars per year, including pharmacare,' during a May 2 press conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has repeatedly stated he's willing to adopt a new approach to energy development, combining increased conventional oil production with climate mitigation tactics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has repeatedly stated he's willing to adopt a new approach to energy development, combining increased conventional oil production with climate mitigation tactics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has altered the federal party, jettisoning traditional conservatism and replacing it with those nationalist and populist elements, writes William Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has altered the federal party, jettisoning traditional conservatism and replacing it with those nationalist and populist elements, writes William Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
Inside hospitals, AI can forecast recovery times and support better discharge planning—ensuring patients are released appropriately and beds are freed up for new admissions, writes Hossein Abouee Mehrizi. Pexels photograph by RDNE Stock project
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
Inside hospitals, AI can forecast recovery times and support better discharge planning—ensuring patients are released appropriately and beds are freed up for new admissions, writes Hossein Abouee Mehrizi. Pexels photograph by RDNE Stock project
The government must develop a pan-Canadian framework for AI in health care that facilitates access to data for the development and effective implementation of these technologies in clinical practice, writes Samira Abbasgholizadeh-Rahimi. Unsplash photograph by Steve Johnson
The government must develop a pan-Canadian framework for AI in health care that facilitates access to data for the development and effective implementation of these technologies in clinical practice, writes Samira Abbasgholizadeh-Rahimi. Unsplash photograph by Steve Johnson
Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
There’s no way to perfectly plan for an uncertain future, but another major health emergency is likely—and clapping won’t help, writes Michelle Cohen. Unsplash photograph by Martin Sanchez
Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
There’s no way to perfectly plan for an uncertain future, but another major health emergency is likely—and clapping won’t help, writes Michelle Cohen. Unsplash photograph by Martin Sanchez
Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
Over the last five years, biotechnology has stepped into the spotlight as a critical component of public health, economic growth, and our ability to respond to future health challenges, writes Wendy Zatylny. Unsplash photograph by Timon Studler
Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
Over the last five years, biotechnology has stepped into the spotlight as a critical component of public health, economic growth, and our ability to respond to future health challenges, writes Wendy Zatylny. Unsplash photograph by Timon Studler
Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
When Prime Minister Mark Carney promised $4-billion for ‘community health-care infrastructure’ during the campaign, Canada gained a huge opportunity, writes Kate Mulligan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
When Prime Minister Mark Carney promised $4-billion for ‘community health-care infrastructure’ during the campaign, Canada gained a huge opportunity, writes Kate Mulligan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canadian institutions complying with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Day 1 executive order is a serious mistake that sets a very bad precedent, write Jocelyn Downie and Françoise Baylis. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Canadian institutions complying with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Day 1 executive order is a serious mistake that sets a very bad precedent, write Jocelyn Downie and Françoise Baylis. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon flanked new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon flanked new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
Retiring Conservative senator Don Plett sat down with The Hill Times in his third-floor office in the Senate of Canada Building on May 7. He officially retires on May 14. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
Retiring Conservative senator Don Plett sat down with The Hill Times in his third-floor office in the Senate of Canada Building on May 7. He officially retires on May 14. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland at the May 13 cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland at the May 13 cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Today’s Red Chamber is an essential guardrail against the takeover of our democracy by any one political party or ideological group, writes Sen. Stan Kutcher. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Today’s Red Chamber is an essential guardrail against the takeover of our democracy by any one political party or ideological group, writes Sen. Stan Kutcher. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
As we head into renewed trade discussions with the U.S., their need for critical minerals provides Canada the chance to align economic strategy with national security and climate objectives, writes Mark Selby. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
As we head into renewed trade discussions with the U.S., their need for critical minerals provides Canada the chance to align economic strategy with national security and climate objectives, writes Mark Selby. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
Volunteering is about giving back to the community, which strongly aligns to the sense of duty and service that military members develop during their careers, writes Alyson Mahar. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
Volunteering is about giving back to the community, which strongly aligns to the sense of duty and service that military members develop during their careers, writes Alyson Mahar. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
List | June 22, 2022
Conservative leadership candidates Pierre Poilievre, clockwise from top left, Leslyn Lewis, Jean Charest, Scott Aitchison, Patrick Brown, and Roman Baber. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and handouts
List | June 22, 2022
List | June 22, 2022
Conservative leadership candidates Pierre Poilievre, clockwise from top left, Leslyn Lewis, Jean Charest, Scott Aitchison, Patrick Brown, and Roman Baber. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and handouts
Opinion | BY MARTIN PETRIN | June 22, 2022
‘The law according to Elon Musk’ is not an appropriate model for the way forward for securities markets or online platforms, writes Martin Petrin. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Daniel Oberhaus
Opinion | BY MARTIN PETRIN | June 22, 2022
Opinion | BY MARTIN PETRIN | June 22, 2022
‘The law according to Elon Musk’ is not an appropriate model for the way forward for securities markets or online platforms, writes Martin Petrin. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Daniel Oberhaus
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 22, 2022
Quebec has to throw off its parochial mindset and welcome newcomers, otherwise it will continue to shrink and lose any influence, nationally or internationally, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/simplethrill
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 22, 2022
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 22, 2022
Quebec has to throw off its parochial mindset and welcome newcomers, otherwise it will continue to shrink and lose any influence, nationally or internationally, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/simplethrill
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 22, 2022
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's condemnation of the decision for a Global Affairs official to attend a June 10 national day event at the Russian Embassy could have a 'chilling effect' on the relationship between the foreign service and politicians. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 22, 2022
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 22, 2022
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's condemnation of the decision for a Global Affairs official to attend a June 10 national day event at the Russian Embassy could have a 'chilling effect' on the relationship between the foreign service and politicians. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 22, 2022
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, left, and Innovation Minster François-Philippe Champagne head departments pumping out work with discriminatory implications that could reverberate throughout every part of society for generations, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 22, 2022
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 22, 2022
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, left, and Innovation Minster François-Philippe Champagne head departments pumping out work with discriminatory implications that could reverberate throughout every part of society for generations, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Opinion | June 22, 2022
Opinion | June 22, 2022
Opinion | June 22, 2022
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 22, 2022
From late responses to things like inflation support packages or the relaxing of travel mandates, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government seems adrift, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 22, 2022
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 22, 2022
From late responses to things like inflation support packages or the relaxing of travel mandates, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government seems adrift, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault’s mandate letter from the prime minister instructed him to ‘implement a strengthened Freshwater Action Plan, including a historic investment to provide funding to protect and restore large lakes and river systems.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault’s mandate letter from the prime minister instructed him to ‘implement a strengthened Freshwater Action Plan, including a historic investment to provide funding to protect and restore large lakes and river systems.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 22, 2022
Five new seats will be added to the House of Commons as a result of the current redistribution process—assuming Bill C-14, which would stop Quebec from losing a seat is passed as anticipated—bringing the Chamber to 343 seats total. Three of those new seats are in Alberta, where a proposed new map was released on June 10. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 22, 2022
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 22, 2022
Five new seats will be added to the House of Commons as a result of the current redistribution process—assuming Bill C-14, which would stop Quebec from losing a seat is passed as anticipated—bringing the Chamber to 343 seats total. Three of those new seats are in Alberta, where a proposed new map was released on June 10. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 22, 2022
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest pictured during the Conservative Party's first leadership contest debate, held at the Canada Strong and Free Network’s conference in Ottawa on May 5, 2022. Leadership contenders will take the stage once again on July 8 in Calgary, in a debate hosted by the Western Standard. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 22, 2022
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 22, 2022
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest pictured during the Conservative Party's first leadership contest debate, held at the Canada Strong and Free Network’s conference in Ottawa on May 5, 2022. Leadership contenders will take the stage once again on July 8 in Calgary, in a debate hosted by the Western Standard. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal MP Greg Fergus rides an Escape Tours scooter after an announcement for Ottawa Bluesfest and tourism in Ottawa at the Canadian War Museum on June 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal MP Greg Fergus rides an Escape Tours scooter after an announcement for Ottawa Bluesfest and tourism in Ottawa at the Canadian War Museum on June 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured greeting school children touring Parliament Hill earlier this month. Trudeau is in Kigali, Rwanda today for a meeting of Commonwealth nations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured greeting school children touring Parliament Hill earlier this month. Trudeau is in Kigali, Rwanda today for a meeting of Commonwealth nations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | June 22, 2022
Opinion | June 22, 2022
Opinion | June 22, 2022
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 22, 2022
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland told the Special Joint Committee on the Declaration of Emergency on June 14, that the threat to Canada's reputation as a reliable trading partner motivated the government to invoke the Emergencies Act. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 22, 2022
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 22, 2022
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland told the Special Joint Committee on the Declaration of Emergency on June 14, that the threat to Canada's reputation as a reliable trading partner motivated the government to invoke the Emergencies Act. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 22, 2022
Liberal MP Gary Anandasangaree says Canada needs to consider whether there are limits to the right to peaceful protest, and if so, where that line should be drawn, including whether protests based on hate are 'appropriate.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 22, 2022
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 22, 2022
Liberal MP Gary Anandasangaree says Canada needs to consider whether there are limits to the right to peaceful protest, and if so, where that line should be drawn, including whether protests based on hate are 'appropriate.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Our collective prejudice towards care has resulted in a shared belief that care work is unskilled work and therefore can receive low compensation, which is wrong, write Bonita Zarillo and Naomi Lightman. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Our collective prejudice towards care has resulted in a shared belief that care work is unskilled work and therefore can receive low compensation, which is wrong, write Bonita Zarillo and Naomi Lightman. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 22, 2022
Government House Leader Mark Holland is pushing for a year-long extension to the hybrid House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 22, 2022
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 22, 2022
Government House Leader Mark Holland is pushing for a year-long extension to the hybrid House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Algonquin elder Claudette Commanda, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed sign stones on arrival at a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Mādahòkì Farm in Ottawa on June 21, 2022. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade
Algonquin elder Claudette Commanda, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed sign stones on arrival at a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Mādahòkì Farm in Ottawa on June 21, 2022. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 21, 2022
Ontario Provincial Police move in on Wellington Street on Feb. 17, 2022, as the Freedom Convoy’s occupation of downtown Ottawa entered its third week. Police are expecting more protests during Canada Day celebrations and throughout the summer in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 21, 2022
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 21, 2022
Ontario Provincial Police move in on Wellington Street on Feb. 17, 2022, as the Freedom Convoy’s occupation of downtown Ottawa entered its third week. Police are expecting more protests during Canada Day celebrations and throughout the summer in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade