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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
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 14, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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
First-time MP Evan Solomon is sworn in as artificial intelligence and digital innovation minister on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
First-time MP Evan Solomon is sworn in as artificial intelligence and digital innovation minister on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
Philippe Dufresne
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said in February that data breaches ‘have surged over the past decade.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
Philippe Dufresne
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said in February that data breaches ‘have surged over the past decade.’ 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
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
Liberal MP-elect Sima Acan, left, with Prime Minister Mark Carney during the recent federal election campaign. Photograph courtesy of X/Sima Acan
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
Liberal MP-elect Sima Acan, left, with Prime Minister Mark Carney during the recent federal election campaign. Photograph courtesy of X/Sima Acan
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
The new high commissioner of Botswana, Mpho Churchill Mophuting, left, presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
The new high commissioner of Botswana, Mpho Churchill Mophuting, left, presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, will have an in-person meeting with Canada’s premiers in Saskatchewan on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, will have an in-person meeting with Canada’s premiers in Saskatchewan on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has a lengthy and complicated to-do list, and his immediate priorities should be to be to invest in defence abroad, and focus on northern sovereignty, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has a lengthy and complicated to-do list, and his immediate priorities should be to be to invest in defence abroad, and focus on northern sovereignty, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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 GLENN THIBEAULT | May 14, 2025
Accessibility to timely care, medications, and life-saving devices remains uneven across jurisdictions, writes Glenn Thibeault. Unsplash photograph by isens usa
Opinion | BY GLENN THIBEAULT | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY GLENN THIBEAULT | May 14, 2025
Accessibility to timely care, medications, and life-saving devices remains uneven across jurisdictions, writes Glenn Thibeault. Unsplash photograph by isens usa
Opinion | BY ALIKI THOMAS | May 14, 2025
What should be core to a just and effective health-care system is now treated as a luxury—accessible only to those who can afford it, writes Aliki Thomas. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Opinion | BY ALIKI THOMAS | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY ALIKI THOMAS | May 14, 2025
What should be core to a just and effective health-care system is now treated as a luxury—accessible only to those who can afford it, writes Aliki Thomas. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
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
Canadian lung charities have solutions worth sharing, but what’s missing is a clear commitment to making lung health a priority at home, write Jessica Buckley and Jeffrey Beach. Unsplash photograph by Robina Weermeijer
Canadian lung charities have solutions worth sharing, but what’s missing is a clear commitment to making lung health a priority at home, write Jessica Buckley and Jeffrey Beach. Unsplash photograph by Robina Weermeijer
Opinion | BY ABRAR AHMED | May 14, 2025
The creation of Health Workforce Canada is a good first step. Next, affected specialties like surgeons must be represented, writes Abrar Ahmed. Unsplash photograph by National Cancer Institute
Opinion | BY ABRAR AHMED | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY ABRAR AHMED | May 14, 2025
The creation of Health Workforce Canada is a good first step. Next, affected specialties like surgeons must be represented, writes Abrar Ahmed. Unsplash photograph by National Cancer Institute
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
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 13, 2025
Some of the new members of cabinet include returning members, clockwise from left: Anita Anand, David McGuinty, François-Philippe Champagne, and Mélanie Joly, as well as rookie MPs Tim Hodgson, Evan Solomon, Eleanor Olszewski, and Rebecca Chartrand. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of LinkedIn and the Liberal Party of Canada
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 13, 2025
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 13, 2025
Some of the new members of cabinet include returning members, clockwise from left: Anita Anand, David McGuinty, François-Philippe Champagne, and Mélanie Joly, as well as rookie MPs Tim Hodgson, Evan Solomon, Eleanor Olszewski, and Rebecca Chartrand. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of LinkedIn and the Liberal Party of Canada
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
News | BY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND | May 13, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet will be sworn in at Rideau Hall today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet will be sworn in at Rideau Hall today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
True reconciliation requires co-developing distinctions-based tools like tariff relief, investment supports, and procurement reform, writes Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
True reconciliation requires co-developing distinctions-based tools like tariff relief, investment supports, and procurement reform, writes Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council
Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | May 12, 2025
As Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, begins his tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, will he comply like his predecessor did in CUSMA, or resist to protect Canada’s sovereignty, asks Wenran Jiang. White House photograph by Gabriel B Kotico
Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | May 12, 2025
Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | May 12, 2025
As Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, begins his tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, will he comply like his predecessor did in CUSMA, or resist to protect Canada’s sovereignty, asks Wenran Jiang. White House photograph by Gabriel B Kotico
Naturopathic doctors are a key part of a holistic, modern health-care system, providing evidence-based care that intentionally holds space for traditional knowledge, write Gemma Beierback, and Jenny Gardipy. Unsplash photograph by Content Pixie
Naturopathic doctors are a key part of a holistic, modern health-care system, providing evidence-based care that intentionally holds space for traditional knowledge, write Gemma Beierback, and Jenny Gardipy. Unsplash photograph by Content Pixie
Opinion | BY KEN COATES | February 5, 2024
In then-prime minister Jean Chrétien’s last term, innovation was held as Canada’s great economic hope, writes Ken Coates. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY KEN COATES | February 5, 2024
Opinion | BY KEN COATES | February 5, 2024
In then-prime minister Jean Chrétien’s last term, innovation was held as Canada’s great economic hope, writes Ken Coates. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY KARIMA BAWA AND MYRA TAWFIK | February 5, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, centre, said that 'developing and retaining intellectual property is vitally important for the success of Canada’s innovation strategy,' in a departmental press release on April 26, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KARIMA BAWA AND MYRA TAWFIK | February 5, 2024
Opinion | BY KARIMA BAWA AND MYRA TAWFIK | February 5, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, centre, said that 'developing and retaining intellectual property is vitally important for the success of Canada’s innovation strategy,' in a departmental press release on April 26, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSEANN O’REILLY RUNTE | February 5, 2024
As we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb. 11, here are a few stories of women who have added and who continue to add significantly to research and innovation through their personal work, writes Roseann O'Reilly Runte. Image courtesy of Pexels.com
Opinion | BY ROSEANN O’REILLY RUNTE | February 5, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSEANN O’REILLY RUNTE | February 5, 2024
As we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb. 11, here are a few stories of women who have added and who continue to add significantly to research and innovation through their personal work, writes Roseann O'Reilly Runte. Image courtesy of Pexels.com
Opinion | BY ELIZABETH MAY | February 5, 2024
Next time a CEO says climate is not their business, someone should give their board of directors a refresher on Canadian law, writes Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY ELIZABETH MAY | February 5, 2024
Opinion | BY ELIZABETH MAY | February 5, 2024
Next time a CEO says climate is not their business, someone should give their board of directors a refresher on Canadian law, writes Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 5, 2024
James McCarten, Washington, D.C., correspondent for The Canadian Press, is now the acting Ottawa bureau chief for the organization in addition to his reporting responsibilities in the United States. Photograph courtesy of LinkedIn
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 5, 2024
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 5, 2024
James McCarten, Washington, D.C., correspondent for The Canadian Press, is now the acting Ottawa bureau chief for the organization in addition to his reporting responsibilities in the United States. Photograph courtesy of LinkedIn
Opinion | BY NDP MP RICHARD CANNINGS | February 5, 2024
Along side the loss of IP in Canada is the continued loss of researchers to other countries simply due to lack of financial support for early career scientists and for basic research, writes NDP MP Richard Cannings. Photograph by Nick Youngson, distributed under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license, Pix4free.org
Opinion | BY NDP MP RICHARD CANNINGS | February 5, 2024
Opinion | BY NDP MP RICHARD CANNINGS | February 5, 2024
Along side the loss of IP in Canada is the continued loss of researchers to other countries simply due to lack of financial support for early career scientists and for basic research, writes NDP MP Richard Cannings. Photograph by Nick Youngson, distributed under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license, Pix4free.org
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP RYAN TURNBULL | February 5, 2024
The Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, part of Bill C-27, sets a foundation for regulating the design, development, and deployment of AI systems, writes Liberal MP Ryan Turnbull. Photograph courtesy of rawpixel.com, distributed under a CC0 1.0 DEED license
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP RYAN TURNBULL | February 5, 2024
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP RYAN TURNBULL | February 5, 2024
The Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, part of Bill C-27, sets a foundation for regulating the design, development, and deployment of AI systems, writes Liberal MP Ryan Turnbull. Photograph courtesy of rawpixel.com, distributed under a CC0 1.0 DEED license
Opinion | BY RIKIA SADDY | February 5, 2024
The first phase of Canada's Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy was launched in 2017, with intention of building a strong Canadian talent pipeline and ecosystem, including the establishment of centres of research, innovation and training at the national AI institutes. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay, distributed under a CC0 1.0 DEED license
Opinion | BY RIKIA SADDY | February 5, 2024
Opinion | BY RIKIA SADDY | February 5, 2024
The first phase of Canada's Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy was launched in 2017, with intention of building a strong Canadian talent pipeline and ecosystem, including the establishment of centres of research, innovation and training at the national AI institutes. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay, distributed under a CC0 1.0 DEED license
Opinion | BY AMIR ASIF AND DAVID PHIPPS | February 5, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released a blueprint to guide the operations of the Canada Innovation Corporation on Feb. 16, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY AMIR ASIF AND DAVID PHIPPS | February 5, 2024
Opinion | BY AMIR ASIF AND DAVID PHIPPS | February 5, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released a blueprint to guide the operations of the Canada Innovation Corporation on Feb. 16, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | February 5, 2024
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is opening a new provincial office in Ottawa today nine years after former Conservative Alberta premier Jim Prentice shut it down. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | February 5, 2024
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | February 5, 2024
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is opening a new provincial office in Ottawa today nine years after former Conservative Alberta premier Jim Prentice shut it down. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 5, 2024
The West Block building, current home of the House of Commons, on Jan. 17, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 5, 2024
List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 5, 2024
The West Block building, current home of the House of Commons, on Jan. 17, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, right, pictured with deputy governor Carolyn Rogers at the House Finance Committee on Feb. 16, 2023, will deliver remarks in English and French at a lunch event hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 11:45 a.m. in Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, right, pictured with deputy governor Carolyn Rogers at the House Finance Committee on Feb. 16, 2023, will deliver remarks in English and French at a lunch event hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 11:45 a.m. in Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | February 5, 2024
Opinion | February 5, 2024
Opinion | February 5, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | February 2, 2024
Procurement ombudsman Alexander Jeglic says that if you can't prove a procurement system is fair, that puts everyone involved in a difficult position. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | February 2, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | February 2, 2024
Procurement ombudsman Alexander Jeglic says that if you can't prove a procurement system is fair, that puts everyone involved in a difficult position. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JULIA ANDERSON | February 2, 2024
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. The onus is on decision-makers to continue reminding Canadians—through both words and action—why international development matters, writes Julia Anderson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JULIA ANDERSON | February 2, 2024
Opinion | BY JULIA ANDERSON | February 2, 2024
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. The onus is on decision-makers to continue reminding Canadians—through both words and action—why international development matters, writes Julia Anderson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 2, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge told the Canadian Media Producers Association's Prime Time conference that 'none of us really know exactly the extent of the changes that artificial intelligence is going to bring forward.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 2, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 2, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge told the Canadian Media Producers Association's Prime Time conference that 'none of us really know exactly the extent of the changes that artificial intelligence is going to bring forward.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will testify before the Foreign Interference Commission today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will testify before the Foreign Interference Commission today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | February 1, 2024
Ottawa-based trans advocate Fae Johnstone says the federal Liberal government needs to do more to protect the rights of the LGBTQ+ community including trans people, and combat the rise in transphobia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | February 1, 2024
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | February 1, 2024
Ottawa-based trans advocate Fae Johnstone says the federal Liberal government needs to do more to protect the rights of the LGBTQ+ community including trans people, and combat the rise in transphobia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOCELYN DOWNIE, MONA GUPTA | February 1, 2024
Mark Holland
On Feb. 1, Health Minister Mark Holland introduced legislation that would delay legalizing MAID for mental illness as the sole underlying cause. The federal government cannot reasonably justify this based on the work of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying, write Jocelyn Downie and Mona Gupta. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOCELYN DOWNIE, MONA GUPTA | February 1, 2024
Opinion | BY JOCELYN DOWNIE, MONA GUPTA | February 1, 2024
Mark Holland
On Feb. 1, Health Minister Mark Holland introduced legislation that would delay legalizing MAID for mental illness as the sole underlying cause. The federal government cannot reasonably justify this based on the work of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying, write Jocelyn Downie and Mona Gupta. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade