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S-2 sponsor Sen. Audette says First Nations status fixes don’t ‘go far enough,’ but it’s ‘one step’ to tackle ‘racist’ Indian Act

  • One of the first government-sponsored bills in the Senate, Bill S-2 seeks to amend the Indian Act—a move that advocates say is welcome, but
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 14, 2025
Michèle Audette
Michèle Audette
PSG Senator Michèle Audette, Bill S-2's sponsor in the Red Chamber, said that witnessing her mother's struggle after losing status informed her advocacy to change the 'racist, discriminatory' Indian Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

S-2 sponsor Sen. Audette says First Nations status fixes don’t ‘go far enough,’ but it’s ‘one step’ to tackle ‘racist’ Indian Act

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 14, 2025
  • One of the first government-sponsored bills in the Senate, Bill S-2 seeks to amend the Indian Act—a move that advocates say is welcome, but

S-2 sponsor Sen. Audette says First Nations status fixes don’t ‘go far enough,’ but it’s ‘one step’ to tackle ‘racist’ Indian Act

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 14, 2025
  • One of the first government-sponsored bills in the Senate, Bill S-2 seeks to amend the Indian Act—a move that advocates say is welcome, but
Michèle Audette
PSG Senator Michèle Audette, Bill S-2's sponsor in the Red Chamber, said that witnessing her mother's struggle after losing status informed her advocacy to change the 'racist, discriminatory' Indian Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Kìwekì Point a beautiful new public space, panorama views

  • High up on a cliff overlooking the mighty Ottawa River, Kìwekì Point is a newly developed public space with beautiful panoramic views of Parliament
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 13, 2025
Kiweki Point
Kiweki Point
Redeveloped by the National Capital Commission, Kiweki Point offers panoramic views of Parliament Hill and Ottawa-Gatineau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Kìwekì Point a beautiful new public space, panorama views

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 13, 2025
  • High up on a cliff overlooking the mighty Ottawa River, Kìwekì Point is a newly developed public space with beautiful panoramic views of Parliament

Kìwekì Point a beautiful new public space, panorama views

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 13, 2025
  • High up on a cliff overlooking the mighty Ottawa River, Kìwekì Point is a newly developed public space with beautiful panoramic views of Parliament
Kiweki Point
Redeveloped by the National Capital Commission, Kiweki Point offers panoramic views of Parliament Hill and Ottawa-Gatineau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s Privy Council Clerk Sabia a ‘relentlessly focused’ changemaker

  • Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia’s appointment drew praise from Tories, and came just days after he said Canada suffers from an ‘ambition deficit.’
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 13, 2025
Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia is the new Privy Council clerk and secretary to the cabinet, effective July 7. In this 2022 photo, he testifies at the Rouleau Inquiry into the Freedom Convoy protests that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for weeks. Sabia was deputy finance minister when he testified before the commission The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s Privy Council Clerk Sabia a ‘relentlessly focused’ changemaker

News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 13, 2025
  • Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia’s appointment drew praise from Tories, and came just days after he said Canada suffers from an ‘ambition deficit.’

Carney’s Privy Council Clerk Sabia a ‘relentlessly focused’ changemaker

News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 13, 2025
  • Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia’s appointment drew praise from Tories, and came just days after he said Canada suffers from an ‘ambition deficit.’
Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia is the new Privy Council clerk and secretary to the cabinet, effective July 7. In this 2022 photo, he testifies at the Rouleau Inquiry into the Freedom Convoy protests that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for weeks. Sabia was deputy finance minister when he testified before the commission The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time to ban destructive practice of bottom trawling

  • It’s a practice responsible for the bulk of the damage that we've have done to the oceans. More than half the fish caught in
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 12, 2025
We cannot rebuild healthy oceans unless that bottom trawling stopped in the safe zones where fish populations should be able to recover, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of David Dodge/Green Energy Futures/Creative Commons

Time to ban destructive practice of bottom trawling

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 12, 2025
  • It’s a practice responsible for the bulk of the damage that we've have done to the oceans. More than half the fish caught in

Time to ban destructive practice of bottom trawling

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 12, 2025
  • It’s a practice responsible for the bulk of the damage that we've have done to the oceans. More than half the fish caught in
We cannot rebuild healthy oceans unless that bottom trawling stopped in the safe zones where fish populations should be able to recover, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of David Dodge/Green Energy Futures/Creative Commons

Hill media flock to Carney’s first Rideau Cottage garden party

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted his debut garden party for Hill media on June 11 and more than 100 journalists, Liberals, and their staff
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2025
CPAC's Michael Serapio, right, chats with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the annual Media Garden Party on June 11 outside Rideau Cottage. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Hill media flock to Carney’s first Rideau Cottage garden party

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted his debut garden party for Hill media on June 11 and more than 100 journalists, Liberals, and their staff

Hill media flock to Carney’s first Rideau Cottage garden party

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted his debut garden party for Hill media on June 11 and more than 100 journalists, Liberals, and their staff
CPAC's Michael Serapio, right, chats with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the annual Media Garden Party on June 11 outside Rideau Cottage. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Diversified trade and strong pollution laws work together

  • If Canada wants the strongest economy in the G7, we’ll need to meet a higher environmental standard.
Opinion | BY CASSIE BARKER | June 12, 2025
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin. Taking away hard-fought pollution rules will create additional barriers to new markets for our exports, writes Cassie Barker. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diversified trade and strong pollution laws work together

Opinion | BY CASSIE BARKER | June 12, 2025
  • If Canada wants the strongest economy in the G7, we’ll need to meet a higher environmental standard.

Diversified trade and strong pollution laws work together

Opinion | BY CASSIE BARKER | June 12, 2025
  • If Canada wants the strongest economy in the G7, we’ll need to meet a higher environmental standard.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin. Taking away hard-fought pollution rules will create additional barriers to new markets for our exports, writes Cassie Barker. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seven ways Carney’s agenda can advance gender equality

  • The bottom line? Investing in women is good policy and good politics.
Opinion | BY SUZANNE ZACCOUR | June 11, 2025
Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez arrives for the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Mead
Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez arrives for the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Mead
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez, pictured, can demonstrate that her government is serious about its commitment to a robust gender equity analysis by working with feminist civil society experts to apply and evaluate the government’s actions, writes Suzanne Zacour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seven ways Carney’s agenda can advance gender equality

Opinion | BY SUZANNE ZACCOUR | June 11, 2025
  • The bottom line? Investing in women is good policy and good politics.

Seven ways Carney’s agenda can advance gender equality

Opinion | BY SUZANNE ZACCOUR | June 11, 2025
  • The bottom line? Investing in women is good policy and good politics.
Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez arrives for the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Mead
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez, pictured, can demonstrate that her government is serious about its commitment to a robust gender equity analysis by working with feminist civil society experts to apply and evaluate the government’s actions, writes Suzanne Zacour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Oceans must take centre stage in nation-building projects

  • We are a maritime nation, and it is vital that oceans feature prominently in our nation-building in ways that benefit the entire country.
Opinion | BY DEREK ARMITAGE, TREVOR SWERDFAGER | June 11, 2025
Joanne Thompson
Joanne Thompson
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson should demonstrate global leadership in France this week at the United Nations Ocean Conference, write Derek Armitage and Trevor Swerdfager. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Oceans must take centre stage in nation-building projects

Opinion | BY DEREK ARMITAGE, TREVOR SWERDFAGER | June 11, 2025
  • We are a maritime nation, and it is vital that oceans feature prominently in our nation-building in ways that benefit the entire country.

Oceans must take centre stage in nation-building projects

Opinion | BY DEREK ARMITAGE, TREVOR SWERDFAGER | June 11, 2025
  • We are a maritime nation, and it is vital that oceans feature prominently in our nation-building in ways that benefit the entire country.
Joanne Thompson
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson should demonstrate global leadership in France this week at the United Nations Ocean Conference, write Derek Armitage and Trevor Swerdfager. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Nation building isn’t just about speed—it’s about vision

  • Bill C-5 is walking backwards into the future if it aims to support an outdated and expensive fossil fuel industry while moving in the
Opinion | BY SANDRA SCHWARTZ | June 11, 2025
Being a renewable energy super-power can be the wind that flies our flag, write environmental leaders. Unsplash photograph by Jason Hafso

Nation building isn’t just about speed—it’s about vision

Opinion | BY SANDRA SCHWARTZ | June 11, 2025
  • Bill C-5 is walking backwards into the future if it aims to support an outdated and expensive fossil fuel industry while moving in the

Nation building isn’t just about speed—it’s about vision

Opinion | BY SANDRA SCHWARTZ | June 11, 2025
  • Bill C-5 is walking backwards into the future if it aims to support an outdated and expensive fossil fuel industry while moving in the
Being a renewable energy super-power can be the wind that flies our flag, write environmental leaders. Unsplash photograph by Jason Hafso

PM Carney, Minister Valdez raise Pride flag

  • The Hill Times
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney, Minister Valdez raise Pride flag

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 11, 2025
  • The Hill Times

PM Carney, Minister Valdez raise Pride flag

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 11, 2025
  • The Hill Times
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

More cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed, as other staff hires begin rolling in

  • Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
Public Works Minister Joël Lightbound, left, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon, Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault have all now confirmed their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

More cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed, as other staff hires begin rolling in

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
  • Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and

More cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed, as other staff hires begin rolling in

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
  • Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and
Public Works Minister Joël Lightbound, left, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon, Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault have all now confirmed their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘These events are big challenges’: Carney faces tough road to G7 joint communiqué in Kananaksis

  • As leaders from the Group of Seven gather in Kananaksis, Alta., the chief task will be to mitigate any upheaval from the 'Trump circus,'
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 11, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in the hot seat when he chairs his first G7 summit as leader amid Canada's presidency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘These events are big challenges’: Carney faces tough road to G7 joint communiqué in Kananaksis

News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 11, 2025
  • As leaders from the Group of Seven gather in Kananaksis, Alta., the chief task will be to mitigate any upheaval from the 'Trump circus,'

‘These events are big challenges’: Carney faces tough road to G7 joint communiqué in Kananaksis

News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 11, 2025
  • As leaders from the Group of Seven gather in Kananaksis, Alta., the chief task will be to mitigate any upheaval from the 'Trump circus,'
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in the hot seat when he chairs his first G7 summit as leader amid Canada's presidency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadians deserve more than economic explanation for questionable G7 invites

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has been moving quickly to make major changes to Canada’s economic landscape. But the problem with looking at everything through
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 11, 2025
G7 invitations to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have understandably raised eyebrows. White House photograph by Daniel Torok and courtesy of the World Economic Forum/Valeriano Di Domenico

Canadians deserve more than economic explanation for questionable G7 invites

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 11, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has been moving quickly to make major changes to Canada’s economic landscape. But the problem with looking at everything through

Canadians deserve more than economic explanation for questionable G7 invites

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 11, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has been moving quickly to make major changes to Canada’s economic landscape. But the problem with looking at everything through
G7 invitations to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have understandably raised eyebrows. White House photograph by Daniel Torok and courtesy of the World Economic Forum/Valeriano Di Domenico

Can Rodriguez dodge the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ movement developing in Quebec’s Liberal race?

  • It is not just Pablo Rodriguez’s name or urban swagger that may hold him back—he has little growth potential among young people.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 11, 2025
Pablo Rodriguez
Pablo Rodriguez
Despite the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ campaign that is emerging, former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez could win the Quebec Liberal leadership race on the first ballot, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Can Rodriguez dodge the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ movement developing in Quebec’s Liberal race?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 11, 2025
  • It is not just Pablo Rodriguez’s name or urban swagger that may hold him back—he has little growth potential among young people.

Can Rodriguez dodge the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ movement developing in Quebec’s Liberal race?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 11, 2025
  • It is not just Pablo Rodriguez’s name or urban swagger that may hold him back—he has little growth potential among young people.
Pablo Rodriguez
Despite the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ campaign that is emerging, former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez could win the Quebec Liberal leadership race on the first ballot, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Public safety or public suppression?

  • We are entering into a dystopian future that will not keep us safe—it will keep us compliant.
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 11, 2025
The crackdown on recent demonstrations in Los Angeles are an example of what lies down the path to criminalizing protesting that the Canadian government is trying to legislate with Bill C-2, writes Erica Ifill. Screenshot courtesy of NBC News

Public safety or public suppression?

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 11, 2025
  • We are entering into a dystopian future that will not keep us safe—it will keep us compliant.

Public safety or public suppression?

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 11, 2025
  • We are entering into a dystopian future that will not keep us safe—it will keep us compliant.
The crackdown on recent demonstrations in Los Angeles are an example of what lies down the path to criminalizing protesting that the Canadian government is trying to legislate with Bill C-2, writes Erica Ifill. Screenshot courtesy of NBC News

Canada needs to be prepared for Trump’s attempt to subvert U.S. democracy: Toronto reader

  • Re: “Trump requires entry permit for Canada’s G7 summit: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, June 4, p. 8). A dark cloud hangs over the
Opinion | June 11, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on April 23. White House photograph by Molly Riley

Canada needs to be prepared for Trump’s attempt to subvert U.S. democracy: Toronto reader

Opinion | June 11, 2025
  • Re: “Trump requires entry permit for Canada’s G7 summit: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, June 4, p. 8). A dark cloud hangs over the

Canada needs to be prepared for Trump’s attempt to subvert U.S. democracy: Toronto reader

Opinion | June 11, 2025
  • Re: “Trump requires entry permit for Canada’s G7 summit: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, June 4, p. 8). A dark cloud hangs over the
U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on April 23. White House photograph by Molly Riley

Let Canada’s telecom builders keep building

  • Bell, Rogers, and Telus should be excluded from the wholesale internet access regime.
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | June 11, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly must reject policies that incentivize the largest network builders to reduce their investments in network infrastructure, writes Robert Ghiz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Let Canada’s telecom builders keep building

Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | June 11, 2025
  • Bell, Rogers, and Telus should be excluded from the wholesale internet access regime.

Let Canada’s telecom builders keep building

Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | June 11, 2025
  • Bell, Rogers, and Telus should be excluded from the wholesale internet access regime.
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly must reject policies that incentivize the largest network builders to reduce their investments in network infrastructure, writes Robert Ghiz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

World leaders converge on Alberta for G7 summit June 15-17

  • MONDAY, JUNE 9—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Minister Champagne at Montreal Conference 2025—Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will take part in a fireside chat at the three-day
Prime Minister Mark Carney will play host to a cavalcade of international leaders during the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., from Sunday, June 15, to Tuesday, June 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

World leaders converge on Alberta for G7 summit June 15-17

  • MONDAY, JUNE 9—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Minister Champagne at Montreal Conference 2025—Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will take part in a fireside chat at the three-day

World leaders converge on Alberta for G7 summit June 15-17

  • MONDAY, JUNE 9—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Minister Champagne at Montreal Conference 2025—Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will take part in a fireside chat at the three-day
Prime Minister Mark Carney will play host to a cavalcade of international leaders during the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., from Sunday, June 15, to Tuesday, June 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Report cards are out

  • Plus, the AFN releases its justice strategy today.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 11, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan released audits of a handful of government programs and initiatives yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Report cards are out

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 11, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN releases its justice strategy today.

Report cards are out

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 11, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN releases its justice strategy today.
Auditor General Karen Hogan released audits of a handful of government programs and initiatives yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal government doesn’t know how many offices sit empty: AG

  • Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report says departments need to accelerate their efforts to reduce office space, and PSPS needs better data on the number
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said the government has accepted all of the recommendations in an audit looking at federal office space which found that Ottawa has been slow to reduce its footprint. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal government doesn’t know how many offices sit empty: AG

News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
  • Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report says departments need to accelerate their efforts to reduce office space, and PSPS needs better data on the number

Federal government doesn’t know how many offices sit empty: AG

News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
  • Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report says departments need to accelerate their efforts to reduce office space, and PSPS needs better data on the number
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said the government has accepted all of the recommendations in an audit looking at federal office space which found that Ottawa has been slow to reduce its footprint. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa’s climate adaptation plans ‘incomplete,’ and ‘neither systematic nor comprehensive,’ says Environment Commissioner DeMarco

  • Canada released its National Adaptation Strategy two years ago—in that time, only one of the strategy's three ‘key’ components has been established, but with
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 10, 2025
Jerry DeMarco
Jerry DeMarco
Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Jerry DeMarco's report on the government's National Adaptation Strategy found that progress is slow and unfocused. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa’s climate adaptation plans ‘incomplete,’ and ‘neither systematic nor comprehensive,’ says Environment Commissioner DeMarco

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 10, 2025
  • Canada released its National Adaptation Strategy two years ago—in that time, only one of the strategy's three ‘key’ components has been established, but with

Ottawa’s climate adaptation plans ‘incomplete,’ and ‘neither systematic nor comprehensive,’ says Environment Commissioner DeMarco

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 10, 2025
  • Canada released its National Adaptation Strategy two years ago—in that time, only one of the strategy's three ‘key’ components has been established, but with
Jerry DeMarco
Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Jerry DeMarco's report on the government's National Adaptation Strategy found that progress is slow and unfocused. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Spending spree

  • Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced yesterday that his government would spend an extra $9-billion on defence this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Spending spree

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
  • Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.

Spending spree

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
  • Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced yesterday that his government would spend an extra $9-billion on defence this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The high price of a handshake: Carney’s G7 Modi invite 

  • If Canada cannot draw a line at political assassination on its own soil, where will we draw one?
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 9, 2025
Canada's invite to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 is historic in the way political duplicities often are: low-key, deliberate, and draped in the language of pragmatic necessity, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The high price of a handshake: Carney’s G7 Modi invite 

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 9, 2025
  • If Canada cannot draw a line at political assassination on its own soil, where will we draw one?

The high price of a handshake: Carney’s G7 Modi invite 

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 9, 2025
  • If Canada cannot draw a line at political assassination on its own soil, where will we draw one?
Canada's invite to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 is historic in the way political duplicities often are: low-key, deliberate, and draped in the language of pragmatic necessity, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity

  • Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
Ontario ISG Senator Donna Dasko tabled Bill S-213 with proposed reforms to the Canada Elections Act on May 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known

Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known
Ontario ISG Senator Donna Dasko tabled Bill S-213 with proposed reforms to the Canada Elections Act on May 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘A big get’: PM Carney’s chief of staff pick Blanchard lauded across partisan lines

  • Marc-André Blanchard will take over as chief of staff to the prime minister in July.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
Marc-André Blanchard at a May 2017 press briefing during his time as Canada's permanent representative to the United Nations. Photograph courtesy of the UN/Manuel Elias

‘A big get’: PM Carney’s chief of staff pick Blanchard lauded across partisan lines

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Marc-André Blanchard will take over as chief of staff to the prime minister in July.

‘A big get’: PM Carney’s chief of staff pick Blanchard lauded across partisan lines

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Marc-André Blanchard will take over as chief of staff to the prime minister in July.
Marc-André Blanchard at a May 2017 press briefing during his time as Canada's permanent representative to the United Nations. Photograph courtesy of the UN/Manuel Elias

How soon should we expect this ‘immediate’ military overhaul?

  • The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 9, 2025
David McGuinty
David McGuinty
In Europe, Defence Minister David McGuinty backed away from the word ‘immediate,’ noting the federal government will have more to say ‘very soon’ about its plans, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

How soon should we expect this ‘immediate’ military overhaul?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 9, 2025
  • The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.

How soon should we expect this ‘immediate’ military overhaul?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 9, 2025
  • The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.
David McGuinty
In Europe, Defence Minister David McGuinty backed away from the word ‘immediate,’ noting the federal government will have more to say ‘very soon’ about its plans, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What does Trump 2.0 mean for Canada-China relations?

  • Since the U.S. can no longer unite western democracies, Canada should not view China in all negative terms.
Opinion | BY LYNETTE H. ONG | June 9, 2025
The June 5 exchange between Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang is the highest level official exchange between the two countries in recent years, writes Lynette H. Ong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of YouTube/China News Service

What does Trump 2.0 mean for Canada-China relations?

Opinion | BY LYNETTE H. ONG | June 9, 2025
  • Since the U.S. can no longer unite western democracies, Canada should not view China in all negative terms.

What does Trump 2.0 mean for Canada-China relations?

Opinion | BY LYNETTE H. ONG | June 9, 2025
  • Since the U.S. can no longer unite western democracies, Canada should not view China in all negative terms.
The June 5 exchange between Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang is the highest level official exchange between the two countries in recent years, writes Lynette H. Ong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of YouTube/China News Service
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An opportunity to fulfill a promise: the Canada Disability Benefit

  • The Canada Disability Benefit Act was passed unanimously in Parliament with all-party support. It is every party's responsibility to fulfill its promise.
Opinion | BY KRISTA CARR | August 19, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Going into a federal election year, Canadians with disabilities are waiting to know how will each party commit to improving the Canada Disability Benefit, writes Krista Carr. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

An opportunity to fulfill a promise: the Canada Disability Benefit

Opinion | BY KRISTA CARR | August 19, 2024
  • The Canada Disability Benefit Act was passed unanimously in Parliament with all-party support. It is every party's responsibility to fulfill its promise.

An opportunity to fulfill a promise: the Canada Disability Benefit

Opinion | BY KRISTA CARR | August 19, 2024
  • The Canada Disability Benefit Act was passed unanimously in Parliament with all-party support. It is every party's responsibility to fulfill its promise.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Going into a federal election year, Canadians with disabilities are waiting to know how will each party commit to improving the Canada Disability Benefit, writes Krista Carr. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

All-hands-on-deck approach needed to solve Canada’s primary care crisis

  • Every person in Canada should have access to a primary care team that can manage health issues faced by a patient collaboratively.
Opinion | BY IVY OANDASAN, IVY BOURGEAULT | August 19, 2024
Federal Health Minister Mark Holland. As the setter of national standards, the federal government has an important role to play in supporting the provinces and territories to deliver necessary primary care services, write Dr. Ivy Oandasan and Dr. Ivy Bourgeault. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

All-hands-on-deck approach needed to solve Canada’s primary care crisis

Opinion | BY IVY OANDASAN, IVY BOURGEAULT | August 19, 2024
  • Every person in Canada should have access to a primary care team that can manage health issues faced by a patient collaboratively.

All-hands-on-deck approach needed to solve Canada’s primary care crisis

Opinion | BY IVY OANDASAN, IVY BOURGEAULT | August 19, 2024
  • Every person in Canada should have access to a primary care team that can manage health issues faced by a patient collaboratively.
Federal Health Minister Mark Holland. As the setter of national standards, the federal government has an important role to play in supporting the provinces and territories to deliver necessary primary care services, write Dr. Ivy Oandasan and Dr. Ivy Bourgeault. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Halifax Liberal MP Fillmore not resigning seat until end of month, but NDP candidate Roberts campaigning for months

  • The NDP came within three points of winning the Halifax riding in 2021, and the left-of-centre party will carry this riding in the yet-to-be-scheduled
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 19, 2024
Former NDP MLA Lisa Roberts, left, lost the last election to Liberal MP Andy Fillmore by a three percentage point margin. Now, Fillmore is stepping down to run for the mayor of Halifax, and Roberts has been campaigning since spring to win this seat. Photographs courtesy of Lisa Roberts and andyfillmore.ca

Halifax Liberal MP Fillmore not resigning seat until end of month, but NDP candidate Roberts campaigning for months

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 19, 2024
  • The NDP came within three points of winning the Halifax riding in 2021, and the left-of-centre party will carry this riding in the yet-to-be-scheduled

Halifax Liberal MP Fillmore not resigning seat until end of month, but NDP candidate Roberts campaigning for months

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 19, 2024
  • The NDP came within three points of winning the Halifax riding in 2021, and the left-of-centre party will carry this riding in the yet-to-be-scheduled
Former NDP MLA Lisa Roberts, left, lost the last election to Liberal MP Andy Fillmore by a three percentage point margin. Now, Fillmore is stepping down to run for the mayor of Halifax, and Roberts has been campaigning since spring to win this seat. Photographs courtesy of Lisa Roberts and andyfillmore.ca

New phase of Russia-Ukraine war amounts to a big gamble

  • Now that Ukrainian forces are occupying territory inside Russia, what will Putin do?
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | August 19, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, pictured left with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on Sept. 22, 2023, is still holding off the Russian invaders three years on, and his government is still in place, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New phase of Russia-Ukraine war amounts to a big gamble

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | August 19, 2024
  • Now that Ukrainian forces are occupying territory inside Russia, what will Putin do?

New phase of Russia-Ukraine war amounts to a big gamble

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | August 19, 2024
  • Now that Ukrainian forces are occupying territory inside Russia, what will Putin do?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, pictured left with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on Sept. 22, 2023, is still holding off the Russian invaders three years on, and his government is still in place, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Feds confuse the funding for unmarked graves evidence search

  • This September and on this National Day of Reconciliation, take the time to consider the amount of expertise in Indigenous communities, the strength to
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | August 19, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree. The government should cover the costs at searches at all sites with unmarked graves potentially holding the bodies of Indigenous children, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds confuse the funding for unmarked graves evidence search

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | August 19, 2024
  • This September and on this National Day of Reconciliation, take the time to consider the amount of expertise in Indigenous communities, the strength to

Feds confuse the funding for unmarked graves evidence search

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | August 19, 2024
  • This September and on this National Day of Reconciliation, take the time to consider the amount of expertise in Indigenous communities, the strength to
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree. The government should cover the costs at searches at all sites with unmarked graves potentially holding the bodies of Indigenous children, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

All eyes on the Democratic National Convention

  • Plus, Quebec’s caribou protection order triggers a fresh political row.
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris
Canadian parliamentarians are at the Democratic National Convention where Kamala Harris will be named as the official democrat nominee for November's U.S. election. Image courtesy of the Wikimedia Commons

All eyes on the Democratic National Convention

  • Plus, Quebec’s caribou protection order triggers a fresh political row.

All eyes on the Democratic National Convention

  • Plus, Quebec’s caribou protection order triggers a fresh political row.
Kamala Harris
Canadian parliamentarians are at the Democratic National Convention where Kamala Harris will be named as the official democrat nominee for November's U.S. election. Image courtesy of the Wikimedia Commons

Trudeau should be more transparent about his daily agenda

  • There are safety concerns in revealing too much of a leader's itinerary over time. But for a political class facing a serious public trust
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | August 19, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
The prime minister’s itinerary is distributed daily to the press gallery, often noting no public events have been scheduled, only for Justin Trudeau to emerge at carnivals, festivals, and parades. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau should be more transparent about his daily agenda

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | August 19, 2024
  • There are safety concerns in revealing too much of a leader's itinerary over time. But for a political class facing a serious public trust

Trudeau should be more transparent about his daily agenda

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | August 19, 2024
  • There are safety concerns in revealing too much of a leader's itinerary over time. But for a political class facing a serious public trust
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
The prime minister’s itinerary is distributed daily to the press gallery, often noting no public events have been scheduled, only for Justin Trudeau to emerge at carnivals, festivals, and parades. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Outreach to diaspora groups ‘critical’ as Canada and Australia look to one another in foreign interference fight

  • Australian Senator David Shoebridge says his nation's experience shows foreign interference laws won't work without trust between vulnerable communities and law enforcement.
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | August 19, 2024
Australian Parliament House. The country passed foreign interference laws, including the creation of a foreign influence registry, in 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Stephen Jeffery

Outreach to diaspora groups ‘critical’ as Canada and Australia look to one another in foreign interference fight

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | August 19, 2024
  • Australian Senator David Shoebridge says his nation's experience shows foreign interference laws won't work without trust between vulnerable communities and law enforcement.

Outreach to diaspora groups ‘critical’ as Canada and Australia look to one another in foreign interference fight

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | August 19, 2024
  • Australian Senator David Shoebridge says his nation's experience shows foreign interference laws won't work without trust between vulnerable communities and law enforcement.
Australian Parliament House. The country passed foreign interference laws, including the creation of a foreign influence registry, in 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Stephen Jeffery

Witness says she’ll return if invited after fracas at House Status of Women Committee, it’s more important than ‘petty politics’

  • Conservatives are calling on the Liberals to allow witnesses to return to speak after a disastrous House committee meeting on July 31.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 19, 2024
Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld wrote in an Aug. 7 op-ed that the chair of the House Status of Women committee called a meeting with only a few days notice, and only with witnesses proposed by Conservative party members. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Witness says she’ll return if invited after fracas at House Status of Women Committee, it’s more important than ‘petty politics’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 19, 2024
  • Conservatives are calling on the Liberals to allow witnesses to return to speak after a disastrous House committee meeting on July 31.

Witness says she’ll return if invited after fracas at House Status of Women Committee, it’s more important than ‘petty politics’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 19, 2024
  • Conservatives are calling on the Liberals to allow witnesses to return to speak after a disastrous House committee meeting on July 31.
Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld wrote in an Aug. 7 op-ed that the chair of the House Status of Women committee called a meeting with only a few days notice, and only with witnesses proposed by Conservative party members. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Marlene Catterall was a high-energy, superbly skilled politician

  • As the first woman chief government whip, she ensured that caucus ran smoothly and legislation got passed. She didn't take up much space, but knew
Opinion | BY ISABEL METCALFE | August 19, 2024
Liberal MPs Anne McLellan, left, and Marlene Catterall at an Ottawa daycare centre in 2005. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Marlene Catterall was a high-energy, superbly skilled politician

Opinion | BY ISABEL METCALFE | August 19, 2024
  • As the first woman chief government whip, she ensured that caucus ran smoothly and legislation got passed. She didn't take up much space, but knew

Marlene Catterall was a high-energy, superbly skilled politician

Opinion | BY ISABEL METCALFE | August 19, 2024
  • As the first woman chief government whip, she ensured that caucus ran smoothly and legislation got passed. She didn't take up much space, but knew
Liberal MPs Anne McLellan, left, and Marlene Catterall at an Ottawa daycare centre in 2005. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Canada needs a new growth agenda

  • More Canadian talent will be motivated to move south unless we can do much better on innovation and productivity.
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | August 19, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured in a scrum on the Hill. Dynamic growth should be our national priority. We know we have much talent and potential in the Canadian population for remarkable innovation, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada needs a new growth agenda

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | August 19, 2024
  • More Canadian talent will be motivated to move south unless we can do much better on innovation and productivity.

Canada needs a new growth agenda

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | August 19, 2024
  • More Canadian talent will be motivated to move south unless we can do much better on innovation and productivity.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured in a scrum on the Hill. Dynamic growth should be our national priority. We know we have much talent and potential in the Canadian population for remarkable innovation, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

If they get any traction, from who will the Canadian Future Party skim votes?

  • The centre is where the majority of Canadians would like to be. But there's a big question as to whether Dominic Cardy's party can
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | August 19, 2024
Dominic Cardy, right, interim leader of the Canadian Future Party, and Tara McPhail, interim national council president, hold a press conference in Ottawa on Aug. 14, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

If they get any traction, from who will the Canadian Future Party skim votes?

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | August 19, 2024
  • The centre is where the majority of Canadians would like to be. But there's a big question as to whether Dominic Cardy's party can

If they get any traction, from who will the Canadian Future Party skim votes?

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | August 19, 2024
  • The centre is where the majority of Canadians would like to be. But there's a big question as to whether Dominic Cardy's party can
Dominic Cardy, right, interim leader of the Canadian Future Party, and Tara McPhail, interim national council president, hold a press conference in Ottawa on Aug. 14, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What about the public service under a Conservative government?

  • If there's a change in government, the ball will be in the court of the senior public service to show that they deserve the
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | August 19, 2024
Top public servants will need to show quickly and concretely that they understand the new context, and can steer departments and agencies in a nimble and responsive manner. If they can’t, they may find others waiting in the wings to do so in their place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What about the public service under a Conservative government?

Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | August 19, 2024
  • If there's a change in government, the ball will be in the court of the senior public service to show that they deserve the

What about the public service under a Conservative government?

Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | August 19, 2024
  • If there's a change in government, the ball will be in the court of the senior public service to show that they deserve the
Top public servants will need to show quickly and concretely that they understand the new context, and can steer departments and agencies in a nimble and responsive manner. If they can’t, they may find others waiting in the wings to do so in their place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chuck Strahl was ‘smart, sharp, funny, and he brought a smile everywhere he went’: politicos

  • Plus, Tory MP Garnett Genuis welcomes his sixth child, Bloc Leader Blanchet bumps into former foe David Lametti, and the U.S. ambassador hosts CAF
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 19, 2024
Chuck Strahl, right, pictured May 2007, with former top bureaucrat Yaprak Baltaciouglu, died on Aug. 13, aged 67. 'Chuck was a special man with vision, determination, humour, and an unwavering moral compass,' wrote Baltaciouglu last week on social media. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Chuck Strahl was ‘smart, sharp, funny, and he brought a smile everywhere he went’: politicos

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 19, 2024
  • Plus, Tory MP Garnett Genuis welcomes his sixth child, Bloc Leader Blanchet bumps into former foe David Lametti, and the U.S. ambassador hosts CAF

Chuck Strahl was ‘smart, sharp, funny, and he brought a smile everywhere he went’: politicos

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 19, 2024
  • Plus, Tory MP Garnett Genuis welcomes his sixth child, Bloc Leader Blanchet bumps into former foe David Lametti, and the U.S. ambassador hosts CAF
Chuck Strahl, right, pictured May 2007, with former top bureaucrat Yaprak Baltaciouglu, died on Aug. 13, aged 67. 'Chuck was a special man with vision, determination, humour, and an unwavering moral compass,' wrote Baltaciouglu last week on social media. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Canada should hold Hamas accountable for neglect of Palestinians: letter writer

  • Re: “Polio in Gaza adds a deadly layer to conflict, says letter writer,” (The Hill Times, Aug. 7). Letter-writer Denise MacDonald laments the rise
Opinion | August 19, 2024
Image courtesy of Pexels.com

Canada should hold Hamas accountable for neglect of Palestinians: letter writer

Opinion | August 19, 2024
  • Re: “Polio in Gaza adds a deadly layer to conflict, says letter writer,” (The Hill Times, Aug. 7). Letter-writer Denise MacDonald laments the rise

Canada should hold Hamas accountable for neglect of Palestinians: letter writer

Opinion | August 19, 2024
  • Re: “Polio in Gaza adds a deadly layer to conflict, says letter writer,” (The Hill Times, Aug. 7). Letter-writer Denise MacDonald laments the rise
Image courtesy of Pexels.com

Fraser Institute analysts don’t recommend effective mitigation plan or policies: Bill Henderson

  • Re: “Fossil fuel consumption rising despite net-zero plans worldwide,” (The Hill Times, Aug. 8). In their op-ed on fossil fuel consumption, Julio Mejia and
Opinion | August 19, 2024

Fraser Institute analysts don’t recommend effective mitigation plan or policies: Bill Henderson

Opinion | August 19, 2024
  • Re: “Fossil fuel consumption rising despite net-zero plans worldwide,” (The Hill Times, Aug. 8). In their op-ed on fossil fuel consumption, Julio Mejia and

Fraser Institute analysts don’t recommend effective mitigation plan or policies: Bill Henderson

Opinion | August 19, 2024
  • Re: “Fossil fuel consumption rising despite net-zero plans worldwide,” (The Hill Times, Aug. 8). In their op-ed on fossil fuel consumption, Julio Mejia and

U.S. Democratic convention shakes down this week in Chicago

  • MONDAY, AUG. 19—THURSDAY, AUG. 22  U.S. Democratic National Convention—The U.S. Democratic National Convention will take place in Chicago, Ill., Monday, Aug. 19 to Thursday,
U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris will officially be nominated the Democratic Party's presidential candidate this week in Chicago. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

U.S. Democratic convention shakes down this week in Chicago

  • MONDAY, AUG. 19—THURSDAY, AUG. 22  U.S. Democratic National Convention—The U.S. Democratic National Convention will take place in Chicago, Ill., Monday, Aug. 19 to Thursday,

U.S. Democratic convention shakes down this week in Chicago

  • MONDAY, AUG. 19—THURSDAY, AUG. 22  U.S. Democratic National Convention—The U.S. Democratic National Convention will take place in Chicago, Ill., Monday, Aug. 19 to Thursday,
U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris will officially be nominated the Democratic Party's presidential candidate this week in Chicago. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Byelections loom large as parties enter final summer stretch

  • Liberals are laying low and seem to be lacking urgency after their Toronto byelection defeat back in June, say pollsters.
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | August 16, 2024
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre have been travelling the country meeting Canadians this summer. Photographs courtesy of Instagram

Byelections loom large as parties enter final summer stretch

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | August 16, 2024
  • Liberals are laying low and seem to be lacking urgency after their Toronto byelection defeat back in June, say pollsters.

Byelections loom large as parties enter final summer stretch

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | August 16, 2024
  • Liberals are laying low and seem to be lacking urgency after their Toronto byelection defeat back in June, say pollsters.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre have been travelling the country meeting Canadians this summer. Photographs courtesy of Instagram

‘One-off funding announcements’ not the way to fix homelessness and substance use, says Burlington mayor

  • A group representing Ontario’s big cities is calling on the province to appoint a minister to lead a plan to tackle homelessness, mental health,
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | August 16, 2024
Ya’ara Saks
Ya’ara Saks
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks did not reply to a request for comment from Hill Times Health about calls from Ontario’s big city mayors for Ottawa to step up on homelessness, mental health, and substance use. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘One-off funding announcements’ not the way to fix homelessness and substance use, says Burlington mayor

News | BY TESSIE SANCI | August 16, 2024
  • A group representing Ontario’s big cities is calling on the province to appoint a minister to lead a plan to tackle homelessness, mental health,

‘One-off funding announcements’ not the way to fix homelessness and substance use, says Burlington mayor

News | BY TESSIE SANCI | August 16, 2024
  • A group representing Ontario’s big cities is calling on the province to appoint a minister to lead a plan to tackle homelessness, mental health,
Ya’ara Saks
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks did not reply to a request for comment from Hill Times Health about calls from Ontario’s big city mayors for Ottawa to step up on homelessness, mental health, and substance use. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre cruises for cash

  • Plus, how lonely are Canadians?
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is appearing at a fundraiser at a Cruise Terminal The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre cruises for cash

  • Plus, how lonely are Canadians?

Poilievre cruises for cash

  • Plus, how lonely are Canadians?
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is appearing at a fundraiser at a Cruise Terminal The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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