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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 ANDREW CADDELL | March 20, 2024
France Bélisle stepped down as the mayor of Gatineau, Que., on Feb. 22, citing personal attacks and death threats in the course of doing her job. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/City of Gatineau
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 20, 2024
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 20, 2024
France Bélisle stepped down as the mayor of Gatineau, Que., on Feb. 22, citing personal attacks and death threats in the course of doing her job. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/City of Gatineau
Opinion | March 20, 2024
Opinion | March 20, 2024
Opinion | March 20, 2024
Canada must employ a ‘whole-of-government’ approach to work towards a solution for the overuse of antibiotics and their unintended consequences to the entire eco-environment writes Sen. Judith G. Seidman. Unsplash photograph by Towfiqu Barbhuiya
Canada must employ a ‘whole-of-government’ approach to work towards a solution for the overuse of antibiotics and their unintended consequences to the entire eco-environment writes Sen. Judith G. Seidman. Unsplash photograph by Towfiqu Barbhuiya
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have a crucial role in promoting accelerated climate action as the route to energy security and economic prosperity, write Caroline Brouillette and Luca Bergamaschi. Photograph courtesy of the U.K. Government, and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have a crucial role in promoting accelerated climate action as the route to energy security and economic prosperity, write Caroline Brouillette and Luca Bergamaschi. Photograph courtesy of the U.K. Government, and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KRISTINE D’ARBELLES | March 20, 2024
Although the satisfaction rates among EV drivers are extremely high, if we want to get to mass adoption, we need to take a real hard look at our public charging infrastructure, writes Kristine D’Arbelles. Unsplash photograph by Zaptec
Opinion | BY KRISTINE D’ARBELLES | March 20, 2024
Opinion | BY KRISTINE D’ARBELLES | March 20, 2024
Although the satisfaction rates among EV drivers are extremely high, if we want to get to mass adoption, we need to take a real hard look at our public charging infrastructure, writes Kristine D’Arbelles. Unsplash photograph by Zaptec
Opinion | BY BRIAN KINGSTON | March 20, 2024
Closing the charging gap requires that more than 100 public chargers are built every single day for the next 11 years, writes Brian Kingston. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN KINGSTON | March 20, 2024
Opinion | BY BRIAN KINGSTON | March 20, 2024
Closing the charging gap requires that more than 100 public chargers are built every single day for the next 11 years, writes Brian Kingston. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ADAM THORN, SARAH BUTSON | March 20, 2024
According to a 2023 poll conducted by Abacus Data for the Canadian Lung Association, 79 per cent of respondents are concerned about the effect of traffic emissions on air quality, write Adam Thorn and Sarah Butson. Pexels photograph by Towfiqu Barbhuiya
Opinion | BY ADAM THORN, SARAH BUTSON | March 20, 2024
Opinion | BY ADAM THORN, SARAH BUTSON | March 20, 2024
According to a 2023 poll conducted by Abacus Data for the Canadian Lung Association, 79 per cent of respondents are concerned about the effect of traffic emissions on air quality, write Adam Thorn and Sarah Butson. Pexels photograph by Towfiqu Barbhuiya
Opinion | BY DAVID ADAMS | March 20, 2024
The good news is that national registrations of zero-emission vehicles reached 11.7 per cent of new vehicle registrations in 2023, up from 8.9 per cent in 2022, writes David Adams. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID ADAMS | March 20, 2024
Opinion | BY DAVID ADAMS | March 20, 2024
The good news is that national registrations of zero-emission vehicles reached 11.7 per cent of new vehicle registrations in 2023, up from 8.9 per cent in 2022, writes David Adams. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ELIZABETH MAY | March 20, 2024
To be competitive, we need to be able to use our grid like a battery, and all Canadians should be encouraged to install renewable energy systems, writes Elizabeth May. Pexels photograph by Gustavo Fring
Opinion | BY ELIZABETH MAY | March 20, 2024
Opinion | BY ELIZABETH MAY | March 20, 2024
To be competitive, we need to be able to use our grid like a battery, and all Canadians should be encouraged to install renewable energy systems, writes Elizabeth May. Pexels photograph by Gustavo Fring
In Canada, one-in-nine new car sales registered in 2023 were either battery electric or a plug-in hybrid, and the number of ZEVs sold increased by almost 50 per cent compared to 2022, writes Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In Canada, one-in-nine new car sales registered in 2023 were either battery electric or a plug-in hybrid, and the number of ZEVs sold increased by almost 50 per cent compared to 2022, writes Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NDP MP LAUREL COLLINS | March 20, 2024
The upfront cost of transitioning to an electric school bus fleet across the country is worthwhile when considering the long-term impacts, writes Laurel Collins. Unsplash photograph by Megan Lee
Opinion | BY NDP MP LAUREL COLLINS | March 20, 2024
Opinion | BY NDP MP LAUREL COLLINS | March 20, 2024
The upfront cost of transitioning to an electric school bus fleet across the country is worthwhile when considering the long-term impacts, writes Laurel Collins. Unsplash photograph by Megan Lee
Opinion | BY JODI HALL | March 20, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser attends a press conference in the National Press Theatre on Dec. 12, 2023. The federal government can, among other things, ensure the GST rental housing rebate regulations include long-term care homes, writes Jodi Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JODI HALL | March 20, 2024
Opinion | BY JODI HALL | March 20, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser attends a press conference in the National Press Theatre on Dec. 12, 2023. The federal government can, among other things, ensure the GST rental housing rebate regulations include long-term care homes, writes Jodi Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
PSG Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, left, and ISG Senator Nancy Hartling will host a lunch event marking National Social Work Month on Thursday, March 21, in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. Photograph courtesy of Sen. Wanda Thomas Bernard's office, and The Hill Times photograph by Charelle Evelyn
PSG Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, left, and ISG Senator Nancy Hartling will host a lunch event marking National Social Work Month on Thursday, March 21, in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. Photograph courtesy of Sen. Wanda Thomas Bernard's office, and The Hill Times photograph by Charelle Evelyn
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 20, 2024
The five finalists vying for the Writers' Trust of Canada $25,000 prize are, from left: Rob Goodman, Benjamin Perrin, Donald J. Savoie, Astra Taylor, and John Vaillant. Photographs courtesy of The Writers' Trust of Canada
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 20, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 20, 2024
The five finalists vying for the Writers' Trust of Canada $25,000 prize are, from left: Rob Goodman, Benjamin Perrin, Donald J. Savoie, Astra Taylor, and John Vaillant. Photographs courtesy of The Writers' Trust of Canada
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree is one of eight ministers who will appear before parliamentary committees today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree is one of eight ministers who will appear before parliamentary committees today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | March 20, 2024
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Opinion | March 20, 2024
Opinion | March 20, 2024
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News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 19, 2024
RCMP pallbearers carry the late prime minister Brian Mulroney’s casket into the Sir John A. Macdonald building on March 19, 2024, where Mulroney lies in state before his state funeral in Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 19, 2024
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 19, 2024
RCMP pallbearers carry the late prime minister Brian Mulroney’s casket into the Sir John A. Macdonald building on March 19, 2024, where Mulroney lies in state before his state funeral in Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY AMIN KAMALEDDIN | March 19, 2024
Recruiters often use a one-size-fits-all approach to screen potential candidates. This is not accessible based on the needs of neurodivergent individuals and fails to reveal their true potential, writes Amin Kamaleddin. Graphic by MissLunaRose12 courtesy of Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license
Opinion | BY AMIN KAMALEDDIN | March 19, 2024
Opinion | BY AMIN KAMALEDDIN | March 19, 2024
Recruiters often use a one-size-fits-all approach to screen potential candidates. This is not accessible based on the needs of neurodivergent individuals and fails to reveal their true potential, writes Amin Kamaleddin. Graphic by MissLunaRose12 courtesy of Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license
Michael Wernick
Michael Wernick served at the head of the prime minister's civil service department from 2016 to 2019. He'll testify before a parliamentary committee studying the SNC-Lavalin scandal today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Michael Wernick
Michael Wernick served at the head of the prime minister's civil service department from 2016 to 2019. He'll testify before a parliamentary committee studying the SNC-Lavalin scandal today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RHONDA GOSSEN | March 18, 2024
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly and Canada are being called upon by activists and groups around the world to support a global effort to codify gender apartheid as a crime against humanity, writes Rhonda Gossen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RHONDA GOSSEN | March 18, 2024
Opinion | BY RHONDA GOSSEN | March 18, 2024
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly and Canada are being called upon by activists and groups around the world to support a global effort to codify gender apartheid as a crime against humanity, writes Rhonda Gossen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade