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James McLeod

James McLeod is the political reporter for The Telegram. He moved to the East Coast from Toronto in 2008 while pursuing a degree in journalism from Ryerson University and began covering national and local politics full-time in 2011. A past winner of the Atlantic Journalism Awards’ Jim MacNeill New Journalist Award, Mr. McLeod is a regular voice on CBC Radio. He lives in St. John’s.

Conservative MP Khanna mobilizing support for Poilievre’s upcoming leadership review, say Conservative sources

  • The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative MP Khanna mobilizing support for Poilievre’s upcoming leadership review, say Conservative sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
  • The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.

Conservative MP Khanna mobilizing support for Poilievre’s upcoming leadership review, say Conservative sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
  • The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fending off threats to the Great Lakes

  • Plus, Ontario drives up the value of building permits issued in May.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 14, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will give an update on protecting the Great Lakes today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fending off threats to the Great Lakes

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 14, 2025
  • Plus, Ontario drives up the value of building permits issued in May.

Fending off threats to the Great Lakes

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 14, 2025
  • Plus, Ontario drives up the value of building permits issued in May.
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will give an update on protecting the Great Lakes today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Energy Minister Hodgson top-lobbied in Carney cabinet since May shuffle

  • The Pathways Alliance's list of advocacy priorities include a recommendation for the federal government to repeal the industrial carbon pricing system, which they call
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 14, 2025
With 43 communication reports, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was the minister whom lobbyists communicated with the most since cabinet was appointed on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Energy Minister Hodgson top-lobbied in Carney cabinet since May shuffle

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 14, 2025
  • The Pathways Alliance's list of advocacy priorities include a recommendation for the federal government to repeal the industrial carbon pricing system, which they call

Energy Minister Hodgson top-lobbied in Carney cabinet since May shuffle

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 14, 2025
  • The Pathways Alliance's list of advocacy priorities include a recommendation for the federal government to repeal the industrial carbon pricing system, which they call
With 43 communication reports, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was the minister whom lobbyists communicated with the most since cabinet was appointed on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Why government’s aversion to risk impacts Indigenous Peoples the most

  • CIRNAC and ISC must be forced to actually get the money out the door to Indigenous communities because this is the rare case in
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | July 14, 2025
Rebecca Alty, Mark Carney
Rebecca Alty, Mark Carney
As a part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, right, spending review of government operations, departments that serve Indigenous Peoples—including Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada led by Minister Rebecca Alty, left—must be required to fulfill their spending obligations and "get the money out the door," writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Why government’s aversion to risk impacts Indigenous Peoples the most

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | July 14, 2025
  • CIRNAC and ISC must be forced to actually get the money out the door to Indigenous communities because this is the rare case in

Why government’s aversion to risk impacts Indigenous Peoples the most

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | July 14, 2025
  • CIRNAC and ISC must be forced to actually get the money out the door to Indigenous communities because this is the rare case in
Rebecca Alty, Mark Carney
As a part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, right, spending review of government operations, departments that serve Indigenous Peoples—including Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada led by Minister Rebecca Alty, left—must be required to fulfill their spending obligations and "get the money out the door," writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Can Canada be a clean energy superpower? Not without tax credits

  • It will take enormous commitment and discipline to meet the bold promise of making Canada a clean energy superpower—traits that have not yet been
Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | July 14, 2025
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said in a recent speech that the climate is changing, and the Canadian economy has to be retooled to reflect that reality, but Shawn McCarthy argues that Hodgson's government has not demonstrated the same urgency around clean-economy policies that it has shown with deregulation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Can Canada be a clean energy superpower? Not without tax credits

Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | July 14, 2025
  • It will take enormous commitment and discipline to meet the bold promise of making Canada a clean energy superpower—traits that have not yet been

Can Canada be a clean energy superpower? Not without tax credits

Opinion | BY SHAWN MCCARTHY | July 14, 2025
  • It will take enormous commitment and discipline to meet the bold promise of making Canada a clean energy superpower—traits that have not yet been
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said in a recent speech that the climate is changing, and the Canadian economy has to be retooled to reflect that reality, but Shawn McCarthy argues that Hodgson's government has not demonstrated the same urgency around clean-economy policies that it has shown with deregulation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The value of strategic praise

  • Sometimes in politics, loving your enemies can be the right political play, and not just because it’ll drive them a little bit crazy.
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 14, 2025
Advocacy groups should note that it's beneficial to their cause if they publicly praise a politician or government that's acting on an issue important to the group even if the political leanings between the two are different, writes Gerry Nicholls. For one, that praise will make it harder for the politician to reverse their decision. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

The value of strategic praise

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 14, 2025
  • Sometimes in politics, loving your enemies can be the right political play, and not just because it’ll drive them a little bit crazy.

The value of strategic praise

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 14, 2025
  • Sometimes in politics, loving your enemies can be the right political play, and not just because it’ll drive them a little bit crazy.
Advocacy groups should note that it's beneficial to their cause if they publicly praise a politician or government that's acting on an issue important to the group even if the political leanings between the two are different, writes Gerry Nicholls. For one, that praise will make it harder for the politician to reverse their decision. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

What will kill the electric car this time: Trump or Canada’s haplessness?

  • Until further notice, we are passengers in this environmental and economic setback, and Donald Trump is at the wheel.
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | July 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Mélanie Joly, right, who was then foreign affairs minister, met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on May 6. Joly, now industry minister, is the federal lead on the auto file. Photograph courtesy of X/Mélanie Joly

What will kill the electric car this time: Trump or Canada’s haplessness?

Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | July 14, 2025
  • Until further notice, we are passengers in this environmental and economic setback, and Donald Trump is at the wheel.

What will kill the electric car this time: Trump or Canada’s haplessness?

Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | July 14, 2025
  • Until further notice, we are passengers in this environmental and economic setback, and Donald Trump is at the wheel.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Mélanie Joly, right, who was then foreign affairs minister, met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on May 6. Joly, now industry minister, is the federal lead on the auto file. Photograph courtesy of X/Mélanie Joly

We need a fix for bureaucratic delays—but is it a pipe dream?

  • The prime minister could and should spend his entire mandate trying to do this. But this is a classic example of a problem where
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | July 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic Leblanc, far left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade.

We need a fix for bureaucratic delays—but is it a pipe dream?

Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | July 14, 2025
  • The prime minister could and should spend his entire mandate trying to do this. But this is a classic example of a problem where

We need a fix for bureaucratic delays—but is it a pipe dream?

Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | July 14, 2025
  • The prime minister could and should spend his entire mandate trying to do this. But this is a classic example of a problem where
Mark Carney
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic Leblanc, far left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade.

Some nuclear projects do provide benefits, but nuclear waste disposal is another story: letter writer

  • Re: “Canada fails to meet key principle of nuclear safety: Ottawa activist,” (The Hill Times, June 16, 2025) and “Public comment on nuclear regulator welcome, but misinformation
Opinion | July 14, 2025
typewriter
typewriter
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Some nuclear projects do provide benefits, but nuclear waste disposal is another story: letter writer

Opinion | July 14, 2025
  • Re: “Canada fails to meet key principle of nuclear safety: Ottawa activist,” (The Hill Times, June 16, 2025) and “Public comment on nuclear regulator welcome, but misinformation

Some nuclear projects do provide benefits, but nuclear waste disposal is another story: letter writer

Opinion | July 14, 2025
  • Re: “Canada fails to meet key principle of nuclear safety: Ottawa activist,” (The Hill Times, June 16, 2025) and “Public comment on nuclear regulator welcome, but misinformation
typewriter
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Digital sovereignty must drive Canada’s U.S. trade strategy

  • The approach we choose for trade talks will determine whether Canada controls its digital future or remains forever dependent on others’ technological infrastructure.
Opinion | BY BARRY APPLETON | July 14, 2025
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Digital sovereignty must drive Canada’s U.S. trade strategy

Opinion | BY BARRY APPLETON | July 14, 2025
  • The approach we choose for trade talks will determine whether Canada controls its digital future or remains forever dependent on others’ technological infrastructure.

Digital sovereignty must drive Canada’s U.S. trade strategy

Opinion | BY BARRY APPLETON | July 14, 2025
  • The approach we choose for trade talks will determine whether Canada controls its digital future or remains forever dependent on others’ technological infrastructure.
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ex-justice minister David Lametti joins Carney’s PMO

  • Also, former longtime Conservative MP Jake Epp has died, the last of the Hill's feral cats has also passed away, and ex-PM Stephen Harper
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 14, 2025
Former justice minister David Lametti, pictured in 2022, returns to the Hill on July 14 as the prime minister's principal secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ex-justice minister David Lametti joins Carney’s PMO

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 14, 2025
  • Also, former longtime Conservative MP Jake Epp has died, the last of the Hill's feral cats has also passed away, and ex-PM Stephen Harper

Ex-justice minister David Lametti joins Carney’s PMO

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 14, 2025
  • Also, former longtime Conservative MP Jake Epp has died, the last of the Hill's feral cats has also passed away, and ex-PM Stephen Harper
Former justice minister David Lametti, pictured in 2022, returns to the Hill on July 14 as the prime minister's principal secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate ethics office ‘not keeping up with demand,’ calls for more resources in annual report

  • The first annual report from the new Senate Ethics Officer says the office is struggling with ‘strained’ resources and unable to keep up with
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 13, 2025
The Red Chamber currently seats 103 Senators, just two seats shy of its capacity, after a slate of new Senators were appointed in the last couple of years. This may be putting strain on the office of the Senate Ethics Officer, which says it is having difficulty keeping up with Senator requests. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate ethics office ‘not keeping up with demand,’ calls for more resources in annual report

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 13, 2025
  • The first annual report from the new Senate Ethics Officer says the office is struggling with ‘strained’ resources and unable to keep up with

Senate ethics office ‘not keeping up with demand,’ calls for more resources in annual report

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 13, 2025
  • The first annual report from the new Senate Ethics Officer says the office is struggling with ‘strained’ resources and unable to keep up with
The Red Chamber currently seats 103 Senators, just two seats shy of its capacity, after a slate of new Senators were appointed in the last couple of years. This may be putting strain on the office of the Senate Ethics Officer, which says it is having difficulty keeping up with Senator requests. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As Ontario Liberal Leader Crombie faces review, Liberal MP Erskine-Smith opens door for ‘renewal’ in provincial leadership: email

  • Kingston Liberal MPP Ted Hsu says he supports Bonnie Crombie as the party leader, but would leave it up to party delegates to vote
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is opening up the debate for ‘renewal’ in Ontario provincial leadership, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As Ontario Liberal Leader Crombie faces review, Liberal MP Erskine-Smith opens door for ‘renewal’ in provincial leadership: email

News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
  • Kingston Liberal MPP Ted Hsu says he supports Bonnie Crombie as the party leader, but would leave it up to party delegates to vote

As Ontario Liberal Leader Crombie faces review, Liberal MP Erskine-Smith opens door for ‘renewal’ in provincial leadership: email

News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
  • Kingston Liberal MPP Ted Hsu says he supports Bonnie Crombie as the party leader, but would leave it up to party delegates to vote
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is opening up the debate for ‘renewal’ in Ontario provincial leadership, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney is walking a political tightrope on our energy future

  • Clean energy is the path forward. Markets will eventually turn against fossil fuels, leaving taxpayers to shoulder the financial burden of supporting new infrastructure
Opinion | BY ANDY HIRA | July 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s current approach of appeasing our fossil fuel-producing provinces is based on short-term logic, writes Andy Hira. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney is walking a political tightrope on our energy future

Opinion | BY ANDY HIRA | July 10, 2025
  • Clean energy is the path forward. Markets will eventually turn against fossil fuels, leaving taxpayers to shoulder the financial burden of supporting new infrastructure

Carney is walking a political tightrope on our energy future

Opinion | BY ANDY HIRA | July 10, 2025
  • Clean energy is the path forward. Markets will eventually turn against fossil fuels, leaving taxpayers to shoulder the financial burden of supporting new infrastructure
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s current approach of appeasing our fossil fuel-producing provinces is based on short-term logic, writes Andy Hira. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP shapes leadership race as cracks form between HQ and grassroots members

  • A new group is encouraging donors to support local riding associations, intending to divert five to 10 per cent of funds away from the
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 10, 2025
Don Davies
Don Davies
After April’s election resulted in a devastating loss for the NDP, the party appointed Don Davies as interim leader. Now, New Democrats prepare for a leadership race while battling infighting among party management and grassroots supporters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP shapes leadership race as cracks form between HQ and grassroots members

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 10, 2025
  • A new group is encouraging donors to support local riding associations, intending to divert five to 10 per cent of funds away from the

NDP shapes leadership race as cracks form between HQ and grassroots members

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 10, 2025
  • A new group is encouraging donors to support local riding associations, intending to divert five to 10 per cent of funds away from the
Don Davies
After April’s election resulted in a devastating loss for the NDP, the party appointed Don Davies as interim leader. Now, New Democrats prepare for a leadership race while battling infighting among party management and grassroots supporters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Champagne brings some fresh faces to finance file

  • Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Minister Champagne brings some fresh faces to finance file

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
  • Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.

Minister Champagne brings some fresh faces to finance file

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
  • Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Musk, Trump, and Mao

  • There isn’t time for Musk to build a nationwide third party before the November 2026 mid-term elections for the Senate and the House of
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 10, 2025
Most American political analysts have dismissed the electoral prospects of Elon Musk’s new political party, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr

Musk, Trump, and Mao

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 10, 2025
  • There isn’t time for Musk to build a nationwide third party before the November 2026 mid-term elections for the Senate and the House of

Musk, Trump, and Mao

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 10, 2025
  • There isn’t time for Musk to build a nationwide third party before the November 2026 mid-term elections for the Senate and the House of
Most American political analysts have dismissed the electoral prospects of Elon Musk’s new political party, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr

AFN tackles C-5

  • Plus, the Air Force gets a new number one.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 10, 2025
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak has called a forum for First Nations leaders today on the government's Building Canada Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

AFN tackles C-5

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 10, 2025
  • Plus, the Air Force gets a new number one.

AFN tackles C-5

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 10, 2025
  • Plus, the Air Force gets a new number one.
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak has called a forum for First Nations leaders today on the government's Building Canada Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s wildfire response infrastructure is failing when lives depend on it

  • Wildfires require unprecedented co-ordination across jurisdictions and countries. Yet our communication infrastructure remains siloed, fragmented, and vulnerable to the conditions these disasters create.
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
As thousands of people evacuate due to raging wildfires, our communications infrastructure is breaking down exactly when emergency responders and evacuees need it, writes Kevin Fernandes. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba

Canada’s wildfire response infrastructure is failing when lives depend on it

Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
  • Wildfires require unprecedented co-ordination across jurisdictions and countries. Yet our communication infrastructure remains siloed, fragmented, and vulnerable to the conditions these disasters create.

Canada’s wildfire response infrastructure is failing when lives depend on it

Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
  • Wildfires require unprecedented co-ordination across jurisdictions and countries. Yet our communication infrastructure remains siloed, fragmented, and vulnerable to the conditions these disasters create.
As thousands of people evacuate due to raging wildfires, our communications infrastructure is breaking down exactly when emergency responders and evacuees need it, writes Kevin Fernandes. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba

An Indigenous-led second port on Hudson Bay will help unite Canada

  • Currently, most of our products go to the easy market down south, but we have long been anxious to diversify our customer base.
Opinion | BY DOROTHY DOBBIE | July 9, 2025
Part of the Hudson Bay shoreline in Churchill, Man. Port Nelson is more accessible in the winter, and several port facilities could be built to handle all sorts of commodities, writes Dorothy Dobbie. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

An Indigenous-led second port on Hudson Bay will help unite Canada

Opinion | BY DOROTHY DOBBIE | July 9, 2025
  • Currently, most of our products go to the easy market down south, but we have long been anxious to diversify our customer base.

An Indigenous-led second port on Hudson Bay will help unite Canada

Opinion | BY DOROTHY DOBBIE | July 9, 2025
  • Currently, most of our products go to the easy market down south, but we have long been anxious to diversify our customer base.
Part of the Hudson Bay shoreline in Churchill, Man. Port Nelson is more accessible in the winter, and several port facilities could be built to handle all sorts of commodities, writes Dorothy Dobbie. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Time for feds to clarify plan for military wage boost, say observers 

  • Defence Minister David McGuinty initially signalled an 'immediate' 20-per-cent pay raise, but Chief of the Defence Staff Jennie Carignan has indicated a longer timeline.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 9, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty indicated in June that the pay raise for military members would be immediate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time for feds to clarify plan for military wage boost, say observers 

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 9, 2025
  • Defence Minister David McGuinty initially signalled an 'immediate' 20-per-cent pay raise, but Chief of the Defence Staff Jennie Carignan has indicated a longer timeline.

Time for feds to clarify plan for military wage boost, say observers 

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 9, 2025
  • Defence Minister David McGuinty initially signalled an 'immediate' 20-per-cent pay raise, but Chief of the Defence Staff Jennie Carignan has indicated a longer timeline.
Defence Minister David McGuinty indicated in June that the pay raise for military members would be immediate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada today: an exporting country in a trade-compromised world

  • For all the effort towards building new overseas trade relationships, the prospects for an outward-focused nation like Canada—where exports account for 34 per cent
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The reordering of Canadian export options is taking place in a world of increasing anti-globalization, splintering trade frameworks, and deteriorating supply chains, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada today: an exporting country in a trade-compromised world

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
  • For all the effort towards building new overseas trade relationships, the prospects for an outward-focused nation like Canada—where exports account for 34 per cent

Canada today: an exporting country in a trade-compromised world

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
  • For all the effort towards building new overseas trade relationships, the prospects for an outward-focused nation like Canada—where exports account for 34 per cent
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The reordering of Canadian export options is taking place in a world of increasing anti-globalization, splintering trade frameworks, and deteriorating supply chains, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This moment in our history calls all Canadians: reflections from a first-time Senator

  • The role of the Senate is to look beyond the headlines, to resist reactive politics, and to legislate for a Canada that thrives across
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR FARAH MOHAMED | July 9, 2025
Not everyone who sits in the Senate agrees with each other, but they share a belief that this country is worth the hard work, writes ISG Senator Farah Mohamed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This moment in our history calls all Canadians: reflections from a first-time Senator

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR FARAH MOHAMED | July 9, 2025
  • The role of the Senate is to look beyond the headlines, to resist reactive politics, and to legislate for a Canada that thrives across

This moment in our history calls all Canadians: reflections from a first-time Senator

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR FARAH MOHAMED | July 9, 2025
  • The role of the Senate is to look beyond the headlines, to resist reactive politics, and to legislate for a Canada that thrives across
Not everyone who sits in the Senate agrees with each other, but they share a belief that this country is worth the hard work, writes ISG Senator Farah Mohamed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Amid Trump’s trade turbulence, Canadians deserve more transparency

  • No one is asking for the Canadian side to show all of its cards, but tabling objectives in Parliament and indicating red lines could
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 9, 2025
The Canadian government has been saddled with getting the best possible deal for the country with U.S. President Donald Trump. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Amid Trump’s trade turbulence, Canadians deserve more transparency

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 9, 2025
  • No one is asking for the Canadian side to show all of its cards, but tabling objectives in Parliament and indicating red lines could

Amid Trump’s trade turbulence, Canadians deserve more transparency

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 9, 2025
  • No one is asking for the Canadian side to show all of its cards, but tabling objectives in Parliament and indicating red lines could
The Canadian government has been saddled with getting the best possible deal for the country with U.S. President Donald Trump. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Winning the legislation lottery: MPs eye causes that hit close to home for fall bills

  • ‘I’m very excited about it,’ says Liberal MP Ahmed Hussen, who’s among the first set of MPs to get a crack at proposing legislation
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Winning the legislation lottery: MPs eye causes that hit close to home for fall bills

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
  • ‘I’m very excited about it,’ says Liberal MP Ahmed Hussen, who’s among the first set of MPs to get a crack at proposing legislation

Winning the legislation lottery: MPs eye causes that hit close to home for fall bills

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
  • ‘I’m very excited about it,’ says Liberal MP Ahmed Hussen, who’s among the first set of MPs to get a crack at proposing legislation
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Action must follow Canada’s tone shift on Gaza

  • History will judge Canada’s response over Gaza; it will not be enough to point to statements of concern, or empty ultimatums.
Opinion | BY KETTY NIVYABANDI | July 9, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. It’s too early to tell whether the Canadian government’s May statement signals a meaningful shift toward a 'human rights first' approach to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, writes Ketty Nivyabandi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Action must follow Canada’s tone shift on Gaza

Opinion | BY KETTY NIVYABANDI | July 9, 2025
  • History will judge Canada’s response over Gaza; it will not be enough to point to statements of concern, or empty ultimatums.

Action must follow Canada’s tone shift on Gaza

Opinion | BY KETTY NIVYABANDI | July 9, 2025
  • History will judge Canada’s response over Gaza; it will not be enough to point to statements of concern, or empty ultimatums.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. It’s too early to tell whether the Canadian government’s May statement signals a meaningful shift toward a 'human rights first' approach to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, writes Ketty Nivyabandi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump motivated by self-interest in trade talks: letter writer

  • Re: “‘What is being promised?’: NDP, labour call for more transparency in trade talk with Trump. (The Hill Times, July 2, 2025, p. 4)
Opinion | July 9, 2025
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Trump motivated by self-interest in trade talks: letter writer

Opinion | July 9, 2025
  • Re: “‘What is being promised?’: NDP, labour call for more transparency in trade talk with Trump. (The Hill Times, July 2, 2025, p. 4)

Trump motivated by self-interest in trade talks: letter writer

Opinion | July 9, 2025
  • Re: “‘What is being promised?’: NDP, labour call for more transparency in trade talk with Trump. (The Hill Times, July 2, 2025, p. 4)
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Politics This Morning: NDP gather in the Hammer

  • Plus, the PBO will release a snapshot of Canada’s economy and finances.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will help to usher his party through its first in-person policy convention in years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: NDP gather in the Hammer

  • Plus, the PBO will release a snapshot of Canada’s economy and finances.

Politics This Morning: NDP gather in the Hammer

  • Plus, the PBO will release a snapshot of Canada’s economy and finances.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will help to usher his party through its first in-person policy convention in years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Jewish and Muslim groups in Canada both describe unprecedented fear following Hamas attacks

  • Canadian Jewish leaders are warning community members to be vigilant about their personal safety, while a group representing Canadian Muslims says it has seen
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | October 12, 2023
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, right, speaks with reporters in the West Block alongside Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. In an Oct. 12 statement, LeBlanc said the RCMP is exercising 'heightened vigilance around places of significance to the Jewish community.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Jewish and Muslim groups in Canada both describe unprecedented fear following Hamas attacks

News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | October 12, 2023
  • Canadian Jewish leaders are warning community members to be vigilant about their personal safety, while a group representing Canadian Muslims says it has seen

Jewish and Muslim groups in Canada both describe unprecedented fear following Hamas attacks

News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | October 12, 2023
  • Canadian Jewish leaders are warning community members to be vigilant about their personal safety, while a group representing Canadian Muslims says it has seen
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, right, speaks with reporters in the West Block alongside Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. In an Oct. 12 statement, LeBlanc said the RCMP is exercising 'heightened vigilance around places of significance to the Jewish community.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As Trudeau hosts CARICOM, will he repeat mistakes of the past?

  • Justin Trudeau is at risk of repeating the mistakes of former prime minister Jean Chrétien when it comes to Haiti, relying on weapons to
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | October 12, 2023
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly wants 'to do more' on Haiti. That usually means humanitarian aid will rapidly follow the deployment of 1,000 armed Kenya-led soldiers to the beleaguered island. Since 2010, Canada has directed $1.87-billion in aid to Haiti. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As Trudeau hosts CARICOM, will he repeat mistakes of the past?

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | October 12, 2023
  • Justin Trudeau is at risk of repeating the mistakes of former prime minister Jean Chrétien when it comes to Haiti, relying on weapons to

As Trudeau hosts CARICOM, will he repeat mistakes of the past?

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | October 12, 2023
  • Justin Trudeau is at risk of repeating the mistakes of former prime minister Jean Chrétien when it comes to Haiti, relying on weapons to
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly wants 'to do more' on Haiti. That usually means humanitarian aid will rapidly follow the deployment of 1,000 armed Kenya-led soldiers to the beleaguered island. Since 2010, Canada has directed $1.87-billion in aid to Haiti. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s time to screen Canadians for breast cancer starting at age 40

  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this fall, it's time to change Canada's screening guidelines.
Opinion | BY JENNIE DALE | October 12, 2023
Overwhelming evidence proves Canada is not doing enough to support early diagnosis of breast cancer, which drastically improves outcomes and saves lives, and in particular impacts Black, Asian, and Hispanic women, writes Jennie Dale. Photograph courtesy of Klaus Nielsen/pexels

It’s time to screen Canadians for breast cancer starting at age 40

Opinion | BY JENNIE DALE | October 12, 2023
  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this fall, it's time to change Canada's screening guidelines.

It’s time to screen Canadians for breast cancer starting at age 40

Opinion | BY JENNIE DALE | October 12, 2023
  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this fall, it's time to change Canada's screening guidelines.
Overwhelming evidence proves Canada is not doing enough to support early diagnosis of breast cancer, which drastically improves outcomes and saves lives, and in particular impacts Black, Asian, and Hispanic women, writes Jennie Dale. Photograph courtesy of Klaus Nielsen/pexels

Canada must invest in full spectrum of isotope production

  • In the fight against cancer, our strength will come from collaborating within the isotope industry and across sectors to deliver the best options to
Opinion | BY JAMES SCONGACK | October 12, 2023
Bruce Power is the first nuclear power reactor in the world to produce lutetium-177, used to treat a growing number of cancers, in its specialized Isotope Production System, writes James Scongack. Photograph courtesy of Bruce Power/Wikimedia Commons

Canada must invest in full spectrum of isotope production

Opinion | BY JAMES SCONGACK | October 12, 2023
  • In the fight against cancer, our strength will come from collaborating within the isotope industry and across sectors to deliver the best options to

Canada must invest in full spectrum of isotope production

Opinion | BY JAMES SCONGACK | October 12, 2023
  • In the fight against cancer, our strength will come from collaborating within the isotope industry and across sectors to deliver the best options to
Bruce Power is the first nuclear power reactor in the world to produce lutetium-177, used to treat a growing number of cancers, in its specialized Isotope Production System, writes James Scongack. Photograph courtesy of Bruce Power/Wikimedia Commons

Canadians deserve more from our financial sector

  • Despite a joint letter from banks, credit unions, fintechs, consumer and business groups asking for change, Canada has yet to increase access to more
Opinion | BY ALEX VRONCES | October 12, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured recently on the Hill. The federal government has been taking other steps to make life more affordable for Canadians. It should recognize that upgrading our financial sector needs to be part of the strategy, too, writes Alex Vronces. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadians deserve more from our financial sector

Opinion | BY ALEX VRONCES | October 12, 2023
  • Despite a joint letter from banks, credit unions, fintechs, consumer and business groups asking for change, Canada has yet to increase access to more

Canadians deserve more from our financial sector

Opinion | BY ALEX VRONCES | October 12, 2023
  • Despite a joint letter from banks, credit unions, fintechs, consumer and business groups asking for change, Canada has yet to increase access to more
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured recently on the Hill. The federal government has been taking other steps to make life more affordable for Canadians. It should recognize that upgrading our financial sector needs to be part of the strategy, too, writes Alex Vronces. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: PBO costs pharmacare (again)

  • Plus, Chrystia Freeland tells the world how she plans to ‘pay for it all.'
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, has committeed to keeping Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government in power so long as it delivers a pharmacare program and other reforms. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: PBO costs pharmacare (again)

  • Plus, Chrystia Freeland tells the world how she plans to ‘pay for it all.'

Politics This Morning: PBO costs pharmacare (again)

  • Plus, Chrystia Freeland tells the world how she plans to ‘pay for it all.'
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, has committeed to keeping Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government in power so long as it delivers a pharmacare program and other reforms. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s who’s considered human and who’s not’: expert criticizes lack of nuance from Canadian politicians on Israel-Hamas war

  • University of Ottawa professor Ruby Dagher says that while she condemns Hamas’ actions 'in every way possible,' she is concerned about rhetoric from the
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI, CHELSEA NASH | October 11, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, seen here hosting the president of Israel in 2019, has emphasized Israel's 'right to defend itself.' Most major Canadian political parties have made statements to that effect. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s who’s considered human and who’s not’: expert criticizes lack of nuance from Canadian politicians on Israel-Hamas war

News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI, CHELSEA NASH | October 11, 2023
  • University of Ottawa professor Ruby Dagher says that while she condemns Hamas’ actions 'in every way possible,' she is concerned about rhetoric from the

‘It’s who’s considered human and who’s not’: expert criticizes lack of nuance from Canadian politicians on Israel-Hamas war

News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI, CHELSEA NASH | October 11, 2023
  • University of Ottawa professor Ruby Dagher says that while she condemns Hamas’ actions 'in every way possible,' she is concerned about rhetoric from the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, seen here hosting the president of Israel in 2019, has emphasized Israel's 'right to defend itself.' Most major Canadian political parties have made statements to that effect. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre’s possible predicament

  • No matter what the polls might say, Conservatives are never happy and they’re never truly united. How could they be?
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 11, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will never make all conservatives happy, nor will he ever unite them all. But what he can do is keep the conservative base focused on defeating the Liberals, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre’s possible predicament

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 11, 2023
  • No matter what the polls might say, Conservatives are never happy and they’re never truly united. How could they be?

Poilievre’s possible predicament

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 11, 2023
  • No matter what the polls might say, Conservatives are never happy and they’re never truly united. How could they be?
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will never make all conservatives happy, nor will he ever unite them all. But what he can do is keep the conservative base focused on defeating the Liberals, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Engaging Africa offers immense opportunities for Canada

  • Partnership in innovation is key to changing the narrative around Africa.
Opinion | BY KYLE HIEBERT AND TAPFUMA MUSEWE | October 11, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured recently on the Hill. Better engagement with Africa would enable Canada to offset the trade losses. The continent’s diplomatic corps and diaspora communities in Canada have been calling for this for years, write Kyle Hiebert and Tapfuma Musewe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Engaging Africa offers immense opportunities for Canada

Opinion | BY KYLE HIEBERT AND TAPFUMA MUSEWE | October 11, 2023
  • Partnership in innovation is key to changing the narrative around Africa.

Engaging Africa offers immense opportunities for Canada

Opinion | BY KYLE HIEBERT AND TAPFUMA MUSEWE | October 11, 2023
  • Partnership in innovation is key to changing the narrative around Africa.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured recently on the Hill. Better engagement with Africa would enable Canada to offset the trade losses. The continent’s diplomatic corps and diaspora communities in Canada have been calling for this for years, write Kyle Hiebert and Tapfuma Musewe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Australia’s referendum will result in further division

  • Australia's Oct. 14 referendum on having enshrining an Indigenous 'voice' in its Parliament is going to fail, and that will hugely damage trust between
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 11, 2023
When you see Australians adapting to diversity, but still treating Aboriginal people the same old way, you realize that it’s a specific situation, not just the Australian version of a general one. If you require confirmation, just look at New Zealand, where Maori is actually one of the national languages, writes Gwynne Dyer. Pixabay photograph courtesy of RebeccaLintzPhotography

Australia’s referendum will result in further division

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 11, 2023
  • Australia's Oct. 14 referendum on having enshrining an Indigenous 'voice' in its Parliament is going to fail, and that will hugely damage trust between

Australia’s referendum will result in further division

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 11, 2023
  • Australia's Oct. 14 referendum on having enshrining an Indigenous 'voice' in its Parliament is going to fail, and that will hugely damage trust between
When you see Australians adapting to diversity, but still treating Aboriginal people the same old way, you realize that it’s a specific situation, not just the Australian version of a general one. If you require confirmation, just look at New Zealand, where Maori is actually one of the national languages, writes Gwynne Dyer. Pixabay photograph courtesy of RebeccaLintzPhotography

Canadians agree: non-profit sector requires stronger government support to address big challenges

  • According to a recent Imagine Canada survey, most Canadians believe the federal government is not doing enough to help organizations address issues like health
Opinion | BY BRUCE MACDONALD | October 11, 2023
Two in three Canadians say the federal government’s support of the charitable and non-profit sector is very important for ensuring Canadians have access to the services they need, writes Bruce MacDonald. Unsplash photograph by Joel Muniz

Canadians agree: non-profit sector requires stronger government support to address big challenges

Opinion | BY BRUCE MACDONALD | October 11, 2023
  • According to a recent Imagine Canada survey, most Canadians believe the federal government is not doing enough to help organizations address issues like health

Canadians agree: non-profit sector requires stronger government support to address big challenges

Opinion | BY BRUCE MACDONALD | October 11, 2023
  • According to a recent Imagine Canada survey, most Canadians believe the federal government is not doing enough to help organizations address issues like health
Two in three Canadians say the federal government’s support of the charitable and non-profit sector is very important for ensuring Canadians have access to the services they need, writes Bruce MacDonald. Unsplash photograph by Joel Muniz

‘Not a problem of communications, but operations’: Liberals showing signs of a government on ‘autopilot,’ say politicos

  • Voters may have been more receptive to the Liberals' slow delivery when the government was newly elected in 2015, but the Grits will need
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 11, 2023
The longer any government remains in power, the harder it becomes to maintain the continuity of institutional memory and discipline of a freshly elected one, says David Zussman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Not a problem of communications, but operations’: Liberals showing signs of a government on ‘autopilot,’ say politicos

News | BY STUART BENSON | October 11, 2023
  • Voters may have been more receptive to the Liberals' slow delivery when the government was newly elected in 2015, but the Grits will need

‘Not a problem of communications, but operations’: Liberals showing signs of a government on ‘autopilot,’ say politicos

News | BY STUART BENSON | October 11, 2023
  • Voters may have been more receptive to the Liberals' slow delivery when the government was newly elected in 2015, but the Grits will need
The longer any government remains in power, the harder it becomes to maintain the continuity of institutional memory and discipline of a freshly elected one, says David Zussman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Expect ‘wild, woolly, and unruly’ debates as New Democrats reunite in Hamilton for first in-person convention since 2018

  • With a boost of energy from the recent election of an NDP government in Manitoba, federal New Democrats will spend the weekend in Hamilton
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 11, 2023
Strategists and former staffers say NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will need to make good use of the upcoming convention to unite the party's grassroots, and convince Canadians tired of the Liberal government that he can be a compassionate and competent alternative to the Conservatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Expect ‘wild, woolly, and unruly’ debates as New Democrats reunite in Hamilton for first in-person convention since 2018

News | BY STUART BENSON | October 11, 2023
  • With a boost of energy from the recent election of an NDP government in Manitoba, federal New Democrats will spend the weekend in Hamilton

Expect ‘wild, woolly, and unruly’ debates as New Democrats reunite in Hamilton for first in-person convention since 2018

News | BY STUART BENSON | October 11, 2023
  • With a boost of energy from the recent election of an NDP government in Manitoba, federal New Democrats will spend the weekend in Hamilton
Strategists and former staffers say NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will need to make good use of the upcoming convention to unite the party's grassroots, and convince Canadians tired of the Liberal government that he can be a compassionate and competent alternative to the Conservatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs applaud deputy clerk Michel Patrice, who bows out after three decades on the Hill

  • Plus, Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga is named a Politician of the Year by One Young World, and the five finalists for the Balsillie Prize
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 11, 2023
Deputy House clerk of administration Michel Patrice is saying goodbye to Parliament Hill after 30 years serving in the House of Commons and in the Senate. Photograph courtesy of the Senate

MPs applaud deputy clerk Michel Patrice, who bows out after three decades on the Hill

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 11, 2023
  • Plus, Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga is named a Politician of the Year by One Young World, and the five finalists for the Balsillie Prize

MPs applaud deputy clerk Michel Patrice, who bows out after three decades on the Hill

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 11, 2023
  • Plus, Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga is named a Politician of the Year by One Young World, and the five finalists for the Balsillie Prize
Deputy House clerk of administration Michel Patrice is saying goodbye to Parliament Hill after 30 years serving in the House of Commons and in the Senate. Photograph courtesy of the Senate

Diplomatic removals will stunt work of Canada’s High Commission in India: former envoy

  • India has argued that it is seeking 'parity' in calling for the withdrawal of around 40 Canadian diplomats.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 11, 2023
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's rocky relationship has reached a nadir after Canada alleged the Indian government was involved in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diplomatic removals will stunt work of Canada’s High Commission in India: former envoy

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 11, 2023
  • India has argued that it is seeking 'parity' in calling for the withdrawal of around 40 Canadian diplomats.

Diplomatic removals will stunt work of Canada’s High Commission in India: former envoy

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 11, 2023
  • India has argued that it is seeking 'parity' in calling for the withdrawal of around 40 Canadian diplomats.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's rocky relationship has reached a nadir after Canada alleged the Indian government was involved in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Americans ignoring CUSMA auto ruling reveals cracks in deal’s credibility, say trade experts

  • ‘If we can’t figure this one out, the agreement itself will be questioned,’ says Christopher Sands, director of the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute, of
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 11, 2023
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, left, with International Trade Minister Mary Ng on May 2, 2022. Tai and the U.S. government are under the microscope for refusing to comply with a CUSMA dispute settlement ruling. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Americans ignoring CUSMA auto ruling reveals cracks in deal’s credibility, say trade experts

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 11, 2023
  • ‘If we can’t figure this one out, the agreement itself will be questioned,’ says Christopher Sands, director of the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute, of

Americans ignoring CUSMA auto ruling reveals cracks in deal’s credibility, say trade experts

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 11, 2023
  • ‘If we can’t figure this one out, the agreement itself will be questioned,’ says Christopher Sands, director of the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute, of
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, left, with International Trade Minister Mary Ng on May 2, 2022. Tai and the U.S. government are under the microscope for refusing to comply with a CUSMA dispute settlement ruling. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals need a price check on grocery store discourse

  • This past weekend’s Thanksgiving holiday put the high cost of living into stark relief for many—if, for some reason they had remained unaware or
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 11, 2023
Michael Medline, right, president and CEO of Empire Company Ltd. and Sobeys Inc., and Loblaw Companies Ltd. president and chairman Galen Weston appear before the House Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee on March 8 to answer questions about food price inflation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals need a price check on grocery store discourse

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 11, 2023
  • This past weekend’s Thanksgiving holiday put the high cost of living into stark relief for many—if, for some reason they had remained unaware or

Liberals need a price check on grocery store discourse

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 11, 2023
  • This past weekend’s Thanksgiving holiday put the high cost of living into stark relief for many—if, for some reason they had remained unaware or
Michael Medline, right, president and CEO of Empire Company Ltd. and Sobeys Inc., and Loblaw Companies Ltd. president and chairman Galen Weston appear before the House Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee on March 8 to answer questions about food price inflation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Backsliding into hate triggers game of Russian roulette with children’s lives

  • There are real impacts to hateful behaviour, which is why outing someone who has not formed adequate community supports, and whose family support is
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 11, 2023
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has threatened the use of the notwithstanding clause for his school pronoun policy which puts trans kids in danger while releasing them to possible dangerous environments, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Backsliding into hate triggers game of Russian roulette with children’s lives

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 11, 2023
  • There are real impacts to hateful behaviour, which is why outing someone who has not formed adequate community supports, and whose family support is

Backsliding into hate triggers game of Russian roulette with children’s lives

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 11, 2023
  • There are real impacts to hateful behaviour, which is why outing someone who has not formed adequate community supports, and whose family support is
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has threatened the use of the notwithstanding clause for his school pronoun policy which puts trans kids in danger while releasing them to possible dangerous environments, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Soon’ can’t come quickly enough for floundering Liberals

  • In dealing with Canadians’ concerns over grocery costs, the Trudeau Liberals once again find themselves misfiring messages.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 11, 2023
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne
All of Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s moxie and enthusiasm likely won’t be enough to convince Canadians the Liberals are wrestling food inflation and runaway prices to the ground, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Soon’ can’t come quickly enough for floundering Liberals

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 11, 2023
  • In dealing with Canadians’ concerns over grocery costs, the Trudeau Liberals once again find themselves misfiring messages.

‘Soon’ can’t come quickly enough for floundering Liberals

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 11, 2023
  • In dealing with Canadians’ concerns over grocery costs, the Trudeau Liberals once again find themselves misfiring messages.
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne
All of Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s moxie and enthusiasm likely won’t be enough to convince Canadians the Liberals are wrestling food inflation and runaway prices to the ground, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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