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Bipartisan ‘cooler heads’ have vested interest in lowering the temperature on Alberta separatism: Calgary Liberal Hogan

  • Ottawa needs a 'calm, thoughtful' approach that recognizes Alberta's contributions to Canada without giving the premier a reason to keep picking fights, says NDP
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bipartisan ‘cooler heads’ have vested interest in lowering the temperature on Alberta separatism: Calgary Liberal Hogan

News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
  • Ottawa needs a 'calm, thoughtful' approach that recognizes Alberta's contributions to Canada without giving the premier a reason to keep picking fights, says NDP

Bipartisan ‘cooler heads’ have vested interest in lowering the temperature on Alberta separatism: Calgary Liberal Hogan

News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
  • Ottawa needs a 'calm, thoughtful' approach that recognizes Alberta's contributions to Canada without giving the premier a reason to keep picking fights, says NDP
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Health sector looks to pharmacare and more to help address financial hit of U.S. trade war

  • Prior to the April 28 federal election, Ottawa secured pharmacare agreements with four jurisdictions: British Columbia, Manitoba, the Yukon, and Prince Edward Island.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a commitment to 'protect the programs that save families thousands of dollars per year, including pharmacare,' during a May 2 press conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Health sector looks to pharmacare and more to help address financial hit of U.S. trade war

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
  • Prior to the April 28 federal election, Ottawa secured pharmacare agreements with four jurisdictions: British Columbia, Manitoba, the Yukon, and Prince Edward Island.

Health sector looks to pharmacare and more to help address financial hit of U.S. trade war

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
  • Prior to the April 28 federal election, Ottawa secured pharmacare agreements with four jurisdictions: British Columbia, Manitoba, the Yukon, and Prince Edward Island.
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a commitment to 'protect the programs that save families thousands of dollars per year, including pharmacare,' during a May 2 press conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Liberal MP-elect led group that denied Armenian genocide, but backs feds’ recognition

  • Canada has officially recognized the Armenian genocide since 2006.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
Liberal MP-elect Sima Acan, left, with Prime Minister Mark Carney during the recent federal election campaign. Photograph courtesy of X/Sima Acan

New Liberal MP-elect led group that denied Armenian genocide, but backs feds’ recognition

News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
  • Canada has officially recognized the Armenian genocide since 2006.

New Liberal MP-elect led group that denied Armenian genocide, but backs feds’ recognition

News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
  • Canada has officially recognized the Armenian genocide since 2006.
Liberal MP-elect Sima Acan, left, with Prime Minister Mark Carney during the recent federal election campaign. Photograph courtesy of X/Sima Acan

Redefining the Conservative Party’s future: Trumpism vs. traditional conservatism

  • Today, the federal Conservative Party no longer stands at a crossroads of being torn between its traditional progressive conservative roots and the transformative wave
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has altered the federal party, jettisoning traditional conservatism and replacing it with those nationalist and populist elements, writes William Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Redefining the Conservative Party’s future: Trumpism vs. traditional conservatism

Opinion | May 14, 2025
  • Today, the federal Conservative Party no longer stands at a crossroads of being torn between its traditional progressive conservative roots and the transformative wave

Redefining the Conservative Party’s future: Trumpism vs. traditional conservatism

Opinion | May 14, 2025
  • Today, the federal Conservative Party no longer stands at a crossroads of being torn between its traditional progressive conservative roots and the transformative wave
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has altered the federal party, jettisoning traditional conservatism and replacing it with those nationalist and populist elements, writes William Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade barriers are undermining the purpose of foreign aid—and Canada’s global role

  • As Canada continues its commitment to reducing global poverty through Official Development Assistance, we must take a closer look at how our own trade
Opinion | May 14, 2025

Trade barriers are undermining the purpose of foreign aid—and Canada’s global role

Opinion | May 14, 2025
  • As Canada continues its commitment to reducing global poverty through Official Development Assistance, we must take a closer look at how our own trade

Trade barriers are undermining the purpose of foreign aid—and Canada’s global role

Opinion | May 14, 2025
  • As Canada continues its commitment to reducing global poverty through Official Development Assistance, we must take a closer look at how our own trade

Carney sets the stage for consequential meeting with premiers after passing the Trump test

  • The prime minister must now prove that ‘experience’ is more than just a campaign slogan, and that he is prepared to unite a divided
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, will have an in-person meeting with Canada’s premiers in Saskatchewan on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney sets the stage for consequential meeting with premiers after passing the Trump test

Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | May 14, 2025
  • The prime minister must now prove that ‘experience’ is more than just a campaign slogan, and that he is prepared to unite a divided

Carney sets the stage for consequential meeting with premiers after passing the Trump test

Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | May 14, 2025
  • The prime minister must now prove that ‘experience’ is more than just a campaign slogan, and that he is prepared to unite a divided
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, will have an in-person meeting with Canada’s premiers in Saskatchewan on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

AI in health care is running—but where’s it headed?

  • What Canada needs is a federal AI-in-health strategy that is aligned with our health-care values, policy priorities, and regulatory environment.
Opinion | BY SAMIRA ABBASGHOLIZADEH-RAHIMI | May 14, 2025
The government must develop a pan-Canadian framework for AI in health care that facilitates access to data for the development and effective implementation of these technologies in clinical practice, writes Samira Abbasgholizadeh-Rahimi. Unsplash photograph by Steve Johnson

AI in health care is running—but where’s it headed?

Opinion | BY SAMIRA ABBASGHOLIZADEH-RAHIMI | May 14, 2025
  • What Canada needs is a federal AI-in-health strategy that is aligned with our health-care values, policy priorities, and regulatory environment.

AI in health care is running—but where’s it headed?

Opinion | BY SAMIRA ABBASGHOLIZADEH-RAHIMI | May 14, 2025
  • What Canada needs is a federal AI-in-health strategy that is aligned with our health-care values, policy priorities, and regulatory environment.
The government must develop a pan-Canadian framework for AI in health care that facilitates access to data for the development and effective implementation of these technologies in clinical practice, writes Samira Abbasgholizadeh-Rahimi. Unsplash photograph by Steve Johnson

What can the federal government do to prepare Canada for the next health crisis?

  • In a globalized world, pandemics are a national security concern, and being prepared to launch a robust response is essential for the health of
Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
There’s no way to perfectly plan for an uncertain future, but another major health emergency is likely—and clapping won’t help, writes Michelle Cohen. Unsplash photograph by Martin Sanchez

What can the federal government do to prepare Canada for the next health crisis?

Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
  • In a globalized world, pandemics are a national security concern, and being prepared to launch a robust response is essential for the health of

What can the federal government do to prepare Canada for the next health crisis?

Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
  • In a globalized world, pandemics are a national security concern, and being prepared to launch a robust response is essential for the health of
There’s no way to perfectly plan for an uncertain future, but another major health emergency is likely—and clapping won’t help, writes Michelle Cohen. Unsplash photograph by Martin Sanchez

Move from patchwork to progress to unlock the full potential of Canada’s national framework for diabetes

  • Canada needs political will, targeted investment, and a commitment to three fundamental priorities: alignment, accessibility, and affordability.
Opinion | BY GLENN THIBEAULT | May 14, 2025
Accessibility to timely care, medications, and life-saving devices remains uneven across jurisdictions, writes Glenn Thibeault. Unsplash photograph by isens usa

Move from patchwork to progress to unlock the full potential of Canada’s national framework for diabetes

Opinion | BY GLENN THIBEAULT | May 14, 2025
  • Canada needs political will, targeted investment, and a commitment to three fundamental priorities: alignment, accessibility, and affordability.

Move from patchwork to progress to unlock the full potential of Canada’s national framework for diabetes

Opinion | BY GLENN THIBEAULT | May 14, 2025
  • Canada needs political will, targeted investment, and a commitment to three fundamental priorities: alignment, accessibility, and affordability.
Accessibility to timely care, medications, and life-saving devices remains uneven across jurisdictions, writes Glenn Thibeault. Unsplash photograph by isens usa

Canada’s survival depends not just on international trade, but also on social infrastructure

  • It's time to invest in social prescribing, and build stronger communities that can weather the winds of global change.
Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
When Prime Minister Mark Carney promised $4-billion for ‘community health-care infrastructure’ during the campaign, Canada gained a huge opportunity, writes Kate Mulligan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s survival depends not just on international trade, but also on social infrastructure

Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
  • It's time to invest in social prescribing, and build stronger communities that can weather the winds of global change.

Canada’s survival depends not just on international trade, but also on social infrastructure

Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
  • It's time to invest in social prescribing, and build stronger communities that can weather the winds of global change.
Mark Carney
When Prime Minister Mark Carney promised $4-billion for ‘community health-care infrastructure’ during the campaign, Canada gained a huge opportunity, writes Kate Mulligan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian research community must not bend the knee to President Trump

  • Domestic leaders should reject any suggestion that an executive order from a U.S. president can justify abandoning our fundamental commitments to equality, justice, and
Opinion | BY JOCELYN DOWNIE, FRANçOISE BAYLIS | May 14, 2025
Canadian institutions complying with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Day 1 executive order is a serious mistake that sets a very bad precedent, write Jocelyn Downie and Françoise Baylis. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House

Canadian research community must not bend the knee to President Trump

Opinion | BY JOCELYN DOWNIE, FRANçOISE BAYLIS | May 14, 2025
  • Domestic leaders should reject any suggestion that an executive order from a U.S. president can justify abandoning our fundamental commitments to equality, justice, and

Canadian research community must not bend the knee to President Trump

Opinion | BY JOCELYN DOWNIE, FRANçOISE BAYLIS | May 14, 2025
  • Domestic leaders should reject any suggestion that an executive order from a U.S. president can justify abandoning our fundamental commitments to equality, justice, and
Canadian institutions complying with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Day 1 executive order is a serious mistake that sets a very bad precedent, write Jocelyn Downie and Françoise Baylis. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House

As other countries cut public health funding, Canada can lead in lung health

  • Canada should support a landmark WHO resolution addressing the alarming rise in both communicable and non-communicable respiratory diseases.
Opinion | BY JESSICA BUCKLEY, JEFFREY BEACH | May 14, 2025
Canadian lung charities have solutions worth sharing, but what’s missing is a clear commitment to making lung health a priority at home, write Jessica Buckley and Jeffrey Beach. Unsplash photograph by Robina Weermeijer

As other countries cut public health funding, Canada can lead in lung health

Opinion | BY JESSICA BUCKLEY, JEFFREY BEACH | May 14, 2025
  • Canada should support a landmark WHO resolution addressing the alarming rise in both communicable and non-communicable respiratory diseases.

As other countries cut public health funding, Canada can lead in lung health

Opinion | BY JESSICA BUCKLEY, JEFFREY BEACH | May 14, 2025
  • Canada should support a landmark WHO resolution addressing the alarming rise in both communicable and non-communicable respiratory diseases.
Canadian lung charities have solutions worth sharing, but what’s missing is a clear commitment to making lung health a priority at home, write Jessica Buckley and Jeffrey Beach. Unsplash photograph by Robina Weermeijer

‘I hope I can say I have fought the good fight’: Tory stalwart Don Plett retires

  • ‘We have to make sure that we do not wait for the other person to put out the olive branch,’ says the outgoing Conservative
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
Retiring Conservative senator Don Plett sat down with The Hill Times in his third-floor office in the Senate of Canada Building on May 7. He officially retires on May 14. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia

‘I hope I can say I have fought the good fight’: Tory stalwart Don Plett retires

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
  • ‘We have to make sure that we do not wait for the other person to put out the olive branch,’ says the outgoing Conservative

‘I hope I can say I have fought the good fight’: Tory stalwart Don Plett retires

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
  • ‘We have to make sure that we do not wait for the other person to put out the olive branch,’ says the outgoing Conservative
Retiring Conservative senator Don Plett sat down with The Hill Times in his third-floor office in the Senate of Canada Building on May 7. He officially retires on May 14. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia

Carney’s new cabinet balances change with experience, analysts say

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney says his team is focused on growing an economy that 'is resilient in the face of economic shock,' and put
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland at the May 13 cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney’s new cabinet balances change with experience, analysts say

News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney says his team is focused on growing an economy that 'is resilient in the face of economic shock,' and put

Carney’s new cabinet balances change with experience, analysts say

News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney says his team is focused on growing an economy that 'is resilient in the face of economic shock,' and put
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland at the May 13 cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney PMO transition continues, staff await word

  • Plus, Liberal Tatiana Auguste’s win in Terrebonne, Que., brings the count of former staffers turned first-time MPs to at least eight.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney PMO transition continues, staff await word

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
  • Plus, Liberal Tatiana Auguste’s win in Terrebonne, Que., brings the count of former staffers turned first-time MPs to at least eight.

Carney PMO transition continues, staff await word

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
  • Plus, Liberal Tatiana Auguste’s win in Terrebonne, Que., brings the count of former staffers turned first-time MPs to at least eight.
Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s clear leverage to lead on critical minerals

  • A fraction of the funding support provided to battery plants and car makers could unlock a short list of Canada’s most advanced critical minerals
Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
As we head into renewed trade discussions with the U.S., their need for critical minerals provides Canada the chance to align economic strategy with national security and climate objectives, writes Mark Selby. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Canada’s clear leverage to lead on critical minerals

Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
  • A fraction of the funding support provided to battery plants and car makers could unlock a short list of Canada’s most advanced critical minerals

Canada’s clear leverage to lead on critical minerals

Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
  • A fraction of the funding support provided to battery plants and car makers could unlock a short list of Canada’s most advanced critical minerals
As we head into renewed trade discussions with the U.S., their need for critical minerals provides Canada the chance to align economic strategy with national security and climate objectives, writes Mark Selby. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Volunteering should be at the forefront of veteran policy in Canada

  • Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
Volunteering is about giving back to the community, which strongly aligns to the sense of duty and service that military members develop during their careers, writes Alyson Mahar. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production

Volunteering should be at the forefront of veteran policy in Canada

Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
  • Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in

Volunteering should be at the forefront of veteran policy in Canada

Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
  • Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in
Volunteering is about giving back to the community, which strongly aligns to the sense of duty and service that military members develop during their careers, writes Alyson Mahar. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production

Carney taps host of new MPs to 28-member cabinet, creates 10 secretaries of state

  • In a major shakeup, Prime Minister Mark Carney named 16 new faces to his 28-member cabinet, but kept a dozen Trudeau-era ministers in his
News | BY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney taps host of new MPs to 28-member cabinet, creates 10 secretaries of state

News | BY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND | May 13, 2025
  • In a major shakeup, Prime Minister Mark Carney named 16 new faces to his 28-member cabinet, but kept a dozen Trudeau-era ministers in his

Carney taps host of new MPs to 28-member cabinet, creates 10 secretaries of state

News | BY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND | May 13, 2025
  • In a major shakeup, Prime Minister Mark Carney named 16 new faces to his 28-member cabinet, but kept a dozen Trudeau-era ministers in his
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Martial pride on parade

  • Trump's planned spectacle will look like amateur hour compared to what Russia, China, and North Korea routinely stage for their masses.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 12, 2025
The U.S. president is handing international viewers a direct comparison of his country’s military fitness, drill, and deportment against the super well-rehearsed Russian showboats, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Dmitriy Fomin

Martial pride on parade

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 12, 2025
  • Trump's planned spectacle will look like amateur hour compared to what Russia, China, and North Korea routinely stage for their masses.

Martial pride on parade

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 12, 2025
  • Trump's planned spectacle will look like amateur hour compared to what Russia, China, and North Korea routinely stage for their masses.
The U.S. president is handing international viewers a direct comparison of his country’s military fitness, drill, and deportment against the super well-rehearsed Russian showboats, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Dmitriy Fomin

Growing the Métis economy must be a national priority for the renewed government

  • The Métis played a crucial role in the founding of this country and its economy, yet too often we are treated as the forgotten
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
True reconciliation requires co-developing distinctions-based tools like tariff relief, investment supports, and procurement reform, writes Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council

Growing the Métis economy must be a national priority for the renewed government

Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
  • The Métis played a crucial role in the founding of this country and its economy, yet too often we are treated as the forgotten

Growing the Métis economy must be a national priority for the renewed government

Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
  • The Métis played a crucial role in the founding of this country and its economy, yet too often we are treated as the forgotten
True reconciliation requires co-developing distinctions-based tools like tariff relief, investment supports, and procurement reform, writes Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council

The art of hedging a deal

  • Those trapped in rigid binaries risk becoming collateral damage in a conflict that transcends borders, ideologies, and even economics itself.
Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | May 12, 2025
As Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, begins his tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, will he comply like his predecessor did in CUSMA, or resist to protect Canada’s sovereignty, asks Wenran Jiang. White House photograph by Gabriel B Kotico

The art of hedging a deal

Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | May 12, 2025
  • Those trapped in rigid binaries risk becoming collateral damage in a conflict that transcends borders, ideologies, and even economics itself.

The art of hedging a deal

Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | May 12, 2025
  • Those trapped in rigid binaries risk becoming collateral damage in a conflict that transcends borders, ideologies, and even economics itself.
As Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, begins his tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, will he comply like his predecessor did in CUSMA, or resist to protect Canada’s sovereignty, asks Wenran Jiang. White House photograph by Gabriel B Kotico

MPs, Senators get a salary boost, Carney will now earn $419,600, Scheer $308,800, and Blanchet $261,500

  • All MPs and Senators got an automatic salary increase on April 1. As well, government and opposition MPs who hold additional roles, such as
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 12, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative leader in the House Andrew Scheer, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet all got a salary increase under the Parliament of Canada Act, effective April 1, 2025. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

MPs, Senators get a salary boost, Carney will now earn $419,600, Scheer $308,800, and Blanchet $261,500

News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 12, 2025
  • All MPs and Senators got an automatic salary increase on April 1. As well, government and opposition MPs who hold additional roles, such as

MPs, Senators get a salary boost, Carney will now earn $419,600, Scheer $308,800, and Blanchet $261,500

News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 12, 2025
  • All MPs and Senators got an automatic salary increase on April 1. As well, government and opposition MPs who hold additional roles, such as
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative leader in the House Andrew Scheer, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet all got a salary increase under the Parliament of Canada Act, effective April 1, 2025. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Carney must lead efforts to transform Canada’s economy

  • While dealing with the U.S. on our future relationship is critical, the effort to create a new Canadian economy is even more important.
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 12, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney said that economy would become the strongest 'in the G7.' No matter the outcome of Canada-U.S. negotiations, this new economy matters even more, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney must lead efforts to transform Canada’s economy

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 12, 2025
  • While dealing with the U.S. on our future relationship is critical, the effort to create a new Canadian economy is even more important.

Carney must lead efforts to transform Canada’s economy

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 12, 2025
  • While dealing with the U.S. on our future relationship is critical, the effort to create a new Canadian economy is even more important.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney said that economy would become the strongest 'in the G7.' No matter the outcome of Canada-U.S. negotiations, this new economy matters even more, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Former diplomats talk foreign policy at Ottawa summit

  • Plus, a Nova Scotia senator lays out some First Nations' priorities for the Carney government.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 12, 2025
Senator Peter Boehm is among the speakers at a foreign policy conference taking place in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Former diplomats talk foreign policy at Ottawa summit

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 12, 2025
  • Plus, a Nova Scotia senator lays out some First Nations' priorities for the Carney government.

Former diplomats talk foreign policy at Ottawa summit

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 12, 2025
  • Plus, a Nova Scotia senator lays out some First Nations' priorities for the Carney government.
Senator Peter Boehm is among the speakers at a foreign policy conference taking place in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives had a ‘somewhat frank’ talk about their fourth election loss to Liberals since 2015, some want a full post-mortem: ‘there should be accountability’

  • The Conservative Party began its post-election review last week and talked about what happened in the April 28 election, with the process expected to
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 12, 2025
Conservative MP Andrew Scheer was elected as the interim leader in the House at last week's Conservative Party caucus meeting on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Conservatives had a ‘somewhat frank’ talk about their fourth election loss to Liberals since 2015, some want a full post-mortem: ‘there should be accountability’

News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 12, 2025
  • The Conservative Party began its post-election review last week and talked about what happened in the April 28 election, with the process expected to

Conservatives had a ‘somewhat frank’ talk about their fourth election loss to Liberals since 2015, some want a full post-mortem: ‘there should be accountability’

News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 12, 2025
  • The Conservative Party began its post-election review last week and talked about what happened in the April 28 election, with the process expected to
Conservative MP Andrew Scheer was elected as the interim leader in the House at last week's Conservative Party caucus meeting on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney and the Pope each have the power to help change the world

  •             EDMONTON—Two new leaders, the American Pope Leo XIV and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, have suddenly entered the world stage. With the election
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | May 12, 2025
If Pope Leo, left, uses his moral voice to speak against war and the unbearable suffering of the people of Gaza and Ukraine, a new sense of hope will be felt everywhere. If Mark Carney can quell Donald Trump by fostering strong co-operation with a range of other countries, Canada could be a significant player in global politics. Photograph courtesy of Wikipedia, and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney and the Pope each have the power to help change the world

Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | May 12, 2025
  •             EDMONTON—Two new leaders, the American Pope Leo XIV and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, have suddenly entered the world stage. With the election

Carney and the Pope each have the power to help change the world

Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | May 12, 2025
  •             EDMONTON—Two new leaders, the American Pope Leo XIV and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, have suddenly entered the world stage. With the election
If Pope Leo, left, uses his moral voice to speak against war and the unbearable suffering of the people of Gaza and Ukraine, a new sense of hope will be felt everywhere. If Mark Carney can quell Donald Trump by fostering strong co-operation with a range of other countries, Canada could be a significant player in global politics. Photograph courtesy of Wikipedia, and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A strong Canada means being a global leader on the academic stage: DeSousa

  • At post-secondary campuses across Canada, around two million students are wrapping up their studies. Many of these bright-eyed, hopeful students will one day become
Opinion | May 12, 2025
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A strong Canada means being a global leader on the academic stage: DeSousa

Opinion | May 12, 2025
  • At post-secondary campuses across Canada, around two million students are wrapping up their studies. Many of these bright-eyed, hopeful students will one day become

A strong Canada means being a global leader on the academic stage: DeSousa

Opinion | May 12, 2025
  • At post-secondary campuses across Canada, around two million students are wrapping up their studies. Many of these bright-eyed, hopeful students will one day become
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Ancestral Algonquin remains likely ended up in bricks and mortar of Parliament Buildings: Global Centre for Pluralism report

  • The remains of Algonquin ancestors are likely embedded in the mortar of the original Parliament Buildings, because the sand used for the buildings came
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | October 10, 2022
The construction of the original Parliament Buildings in 1865. Sand used in the mortar for these buildings was sourced from the site of an ancient Algonquin burial ground. Photograph courtesy of Library and Archives Canada

Ancestral Algonquin remains likely ended up in bricks and mortar of Parliament Buildings: Global Centre for Pluralism report

News | BY CHELSEA NASH | October 10, 2022
  • The remains of Algonquin ancestors are likely embedded in the mortar of the original Parliament Buildings, because the sand used for the buildings came

Ancestral Algonquin remains likely ended up in bricks and mortar of Parliament Buildings: Global Centre for Pluralism report

News | BY CHELSEA NASH | October 10, 2022
  • The remains of Algonquin ancestors are likely embedded in the mortar of the original Parliament Buildings, because the sand used for the buildings came
The construction of the original Parliament Buildings in 1865. Sand used in the mortar for these buildings was sourced from the site of an ancient Algonquin burial ground. Photograph courtesy of Library and Archives Canada

‘We’re a long way from that’: replacing Hockey Canada a difficult process, but experts say other levers can address the ‘deeply rooted culture of misogyny’

  • Replacing Hockey Canada with a new organization entirely would be a difficult—though not impossible—process, but there remain many other steps that can be taken
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 7, 2022
Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge, left, pictured on July 26, 2022, with Isabelle Mondou, deputy minister at Canadian Heritage, at the House Canadian Heritage Committee to answer questions about Hockey Canada's sexual misconduct scandal. St-Onge has been ramping up pressure on Hockey Canada to address how the organization is governed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’re a long way from that’: replacing Hockey Canada a difficult process, but experts say other levers can address the ‘deeply rooted culture of misogyny’

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 7, 2022
  • Replacing Hockey Canada with a new organization entirely would be a difficult—though not impossible—process, but there remain many other steps that can be taken

‘We’re a long way from that’: replacing Hockey Canada a difficult process, but experts say other levers can address the ‘deeply rooted culture of misogyny’

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 7, 2022
  • Replacing Hockey Canada with a new organization entirely would be a difficult—though not impossible—process, but there remain many other steps that can be taken
Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge, left, pictured on July 26, 2022, with Isabelle Mondou, deputy minister at Canadian Heritage, at the House Canadian Heritage Committee to answer questions about Hockey Canada's sexual misconduct scandal. St-Onge has been ramping up pressure on Hockey Canada to address how the organization is governed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Committee to grill Hussen on anti-racism contract

  • Good Friday morning, Diversity and Housing Minister AHMED HUSSEN will appear before the House Heritage Committee today for what is generously being described as
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 7, 2022
Today, Diversity and Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen has some explaining to do for a House committee, which is scrutinizing a contract his government issued for anti-racism programming. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Committee to grill Hussen on anti-racism contract

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 7, 2022
  • Good Friday morning, Diversity and Housing Minister AHMED HUSSEN will appear before the House Heritage Committee today for what is generously being described as

Politics This Morning: Committee to grill Hussen on anti-racism contract

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 7, 2022
  • Good Friday morning, Diversity and Housing Minister AHMED HUSSEN will appear before the House Heritage Committee today for what is generously being described as
Today, Diversity and Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen has some explaining to do for a House committee, which is scrutinizing a contract his government issued for anti-racism programming. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Preparing our medical system for the next pandemic

  • Yes, Canada performed well throughout the pandemic, but at what cost? With the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in the world, Canada has become a
Opinion | BY GORDON MCCAULEY AND LESIA BABIAK | October 6, 2022
The pandemic has underlined the fundamental importance of our life sciences sector and the need to be agile in developing new medicines, vaccines, and treatments, write Gordon McCauley and Lesia Babiak. Unsplash photograph by Julia Koblitz

Preparing our medical system for the next pandemic

Opinion | BY GORDON MCCAULEY AND LESIA BABIAK | October 6, 2022
  • Yes, Canada performed well throughout the pandemic, but at what cost? With the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in the world, Canada has become a

Preparing our medical system for the next pandemic

Opinion | BY GORDON MCCAULEY AND LESIA BABIAK | October 6, 2022
  • Yes, Canada performed well throughout the pandemic, but at what cost? With the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in the world, Canada has become a
The pandemic has underlined the fundamental importance of our life sciences sector and the need to be agile in developing new medicines, vaccines, and treatments, write Gordon McCauley and Lesia Babiak. Unsplash photograph by Julia Koblitz

Canada must learn to accommodate China

  • FREDERICTON, N.B.—In 2003, Canada responded to the United States’ illegal invasion of Iraq in two ways. Publicly, the Liberal government declared that Canada would
Opinion | BY SHAUN NARINE | October 6, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Dec. 5, 2017. China invests more than any other country in renewable energies. Its technological prowess and economies of scale mean that China will be an irreplaceable actor in finding green solutions to the climate problem, writes Shaun Narine. PMO photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

Canada must learn to accommodate China

Opinion | BY SHAUN NARINE | October 6, 2022
  • FREDERICTON, N.B.—In 2003, Canada responded to the United States’ illegal invasion of Iraq in two ways. Publicly, the Liberal government declared that Canada would

Canada must learn to accommodate China

Opinion | BY SHAUN NARINE | October 6, 2022
  • FREDERICTON, N.B.—In 2003, Canada responded to the United States’ illegal invasion of Iraq in two ways. Publicly, the Liberal government declared that Canada would
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Dec. 5, 2017. China invests more than any other country in renewable energies. Its technological prowess and economies of scale mean that China will be an irreplaceable actor in finding green solutions to the climate problem, writes Shaun Narine. PMO photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

Chrystia Freeland should be the next secretary general of NATO 

  • OTTAWA—After 73 years, NATO is finally seeking a woman to lead the alliance. Rest assured, there is no shortage of talent across the 30-member bloc. Given the
Opinion | BY GEORGE MONASTIRIAKOS | October 6, 2022
Despite being a founding member of NATO, a Canadian has never held the secretary general position. After 73 years, Chrystia Freeland has a realistic chance of getting the job if she wants it, writes George Monastiriakos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chrystia Freeland should be the next secretary general of NATO 

Opinion | BY GEORGE MONASTIRIAKOS | October 6, 2022
  • OTTAWA—After 73 years, NATO is finally seeking a woman to lead the alliance. Rest assured, there is no shortage of talent across the 30-member bloc. Given the

Chrystia Freeland should be the next secretary general of NATO 

Opinion | BY GEORGE MONASTIRIAKOS | October 6, 2022
  • OTTAWA—After 73 years, NATO is finally seeking a woman to lead the alliance. Rest assured, there is no shortage of talent across the 30-member bloc. Given the
Despite being a founding member of NATO, a Canadian has never held the secretary general position. After 73 years, Chrystia Freeland has a realistic chance of getting the job if she wants it, writes George Monastiriakos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Singh embrace populism lite?

  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Thanks to the NDP, I’m unable at this point to make a fully confident prediction about what kind of communication strategies will be
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 6, 2022
New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured on Sept. 30, 2022, speaking with attendees at the National Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Singh embrace populism lite?

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 6, 2022
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Thanks to the NDP, I’m unable at this point to make a fully confident prediction about what kind of communication strategies will be

Will Singh embrace populism lite?

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | October 6, 2022
  • OAKVILLE, ONT.—Thanks to the NDP, I’m unable at this point to make a fully confident prediction about what kind of communication strategies will be
New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured on Sept. 30, 2022, speaking with attendees at the National Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New report alleges federal government hiding true extent of Trans Mountain’s debt load

  • A new report, released by West Coast Environmental Law, says the government is misleading Canadians about the extent of the debt that the federally
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | October 6, 2022
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Oct. 3, 2022, at the House Finance Committee. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Freeland will have to decide how to deal with the Trans Mountain expansion project's enormous cost overruns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New report alleges federal government hiding true extent of Trans Mountain’s debt load

News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | October 6, 2022
  • A new report, released by West Coast Environmental Law, says the government is misleading Canadians about the extent of the debt that the federally

New report alleges federal government hiding true extent of Trans Mountain’s debt load

News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | October 6, 2022
  • A new report, released by West Coast Environmental Law, says the government is misleading Canadians about the extent of the debt that the federally
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Oct. 3, 2022, at the House Finance Committee. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Freeland will have to decide how to deal with the Trans Mountain expansion project's enormous cost overruns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Supply and command

  • Good Thursday morning, The government’s “Supply Chain Task Force” is set to release its final report today on the trade and manufacturing jam-ups that
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 6, 2022
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra will hold a press conference today to react to the release of the final report from the government-appointed Supply Chain Task Force. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Supply and command

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 6, 2022
  • Good Thursday morning, The government’s “Supply Chain Task Force” is set to release its final report today on the trade and manufacturing jam-ups that

Politics This Morning: Supply and command

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 6, 2022
  • Good Thursday morning, The government’s “Supply Chain Task Force” is set to release its final report today on the trade and manufacturing jam-ups that
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra will hold a press conference today to react to the release of the final report from the government-appointed Supply Chain Task Force. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Populism: three steps forward, two-and-a-half steps back

  • LONDON, U.K.—The reports about Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva’s impending comeback as Brazilian president verged on the ecstatic in the week before the Oct.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 6, 2022
Brazil's incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro was only five points behind his rival in the first round of the presidential election on Oct. 2. In Brazilian politics, the candidates in the lead often fall behind in the second round. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Populism: three steps forward, two-and-a-half steps back

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 6, 2022
  • LONDON, U.K.—The reports about Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva’s impending comeback as Brazilian president verged on the ecstatic in the week before the Oct.

Populism: three steps forward, two-and-a-half steps back

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 6, 2022
  • LONDON, U.K.—The reports about Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva’s impending comeback as Brazilian president verged on the ecstatic in the week before the Oct.
Brazil's incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro was only five points behind his rival in the first round of the presidential election on Oct. 2. In Brazilian politics, the candidates in the lead often fall behind in the second round. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Trudeau-Poilievre talking point fact check: do Canadians pay more for EI today than they did in 2015?

  • Some Canadians are paying slightly higher employment insurance premiums in nominal dollars than they were in 2015, while many others are seeing a reduction
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 6, 2022
In Question Period on Sept. 22, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre (left) and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau each said that EI premiums had been higher under the other's government. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Trudeau-Poilievre talking point fact check: do Canadians pay more for EI today than they did in 2015?

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 6, 2022
  • Some Canadians are paying slightly higher employment insurance premiums in nominal dollars than they were in 2015, while many others are seeing a reduction

Trudeau-Poilievre talking point fact check: do Canadians pay more for EI today than they did in 2015?

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | October 6, 2022
  • Some Canadians are paying slightly higher employment insurance premiums in nominal dollars than they were in 2015, while many others are seeing a reduction
In Question Period on Sept. 22, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre (left) and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau each said that EI premiums had been higher under the other's government. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Canadians believe parties and governments need to act on gender parity in politics

  • What do Iceland, Mexico and New Zealand have in common? On at least one fundamental measure, they’re more democratic than Canada. That’s because in
Opinion | BY SHARI GRAYDON | October 5, 2022
Protesters pictured at the Women's March in Ottawa, on Jan. 21, 2017. Participants wore pink knitted ‘pussyhats,’ in response to Donald Trump’s crude remarks about women. Research by Canada’s Samara Centre for Democracy found that a mere 17 per cent of federal candidates between 2004 and 2019 emerged through such competitions. Parties are already appointing more than four out of five candidates and, clearly, most of them are men, writes Shari Graydon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadians believe parties and governments need to act on gender parity in politics

Opinion | BY SHARI GRAYDON | October 5, 2022
  • What do Iceland, Mexico and New Zealand have in common? On at least one fundamental measure, they’re more democratic than Canada. That’s because in

Canadians believe parties and governments need to act on gender parity in politics

Opinion | BY SHARI GRAYDON | October 5, 2022
  • What do Iceland, Mexico and New Zealand have in common? On at least one fundamental measure, they’re more democratic than Canada. That’s because in
Protesters pictured at the Women's March in Ottawa, on Jan. 21, 2017. Participants wore pink knitted ‘pussyhats,’ in response to Donald Trump’s crude remarks about women. Research by Canada’s Samara Centre for Democracy found that a mere 17 per cent of federal candidates between 2004 and 2019 emerged through such competitions. Parties are already appointing more than four out of five candidates and, clearly, most of them are men, writes Shari Graydon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Second time around: notes on Ottawa’s National Day of Reconciliation 

  • OTTAWA—The second annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation events on Parliament Hill and at LeBreton Flats on Sept. 30 were pretty powerful. All
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | October 5, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Sept. 30, 2022, with former Senator Murray Sinclair at the National Truth and Reconciliation Day event at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. Sinclair said the Reconciliation Day should be like Remembrance Day: to be observed and for all Canadians to take part. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Second time around: notes on Ottawa’s National Day of Reconciliation 

Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | October 5, 2022
  • OTTAWA—The second annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation events on Parliament Hill and at LeBreton Flats on Sept. 30 were pretty powerful. All

Second time around: notes on Ottawa’s National Day of Reconciliation 

Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | October 5, 2022
  • OTTAWA—The second annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation events on Parliament Hill and at LeBreton Flats on Sept. 30 were pretty powerful. All
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Sept. 30, 2022, with former Senator Murray Sinclair at the National Truth and Reconciliation Day event at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. Sinclair said the Reconciliation Day should be like Remembrance Day: to be observed and for all Canadians to take part. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

There are no overnight successes in science: medical research needs more stable funding

  • The rollout of the first bivalent COVID shots is a reminder that the development of these vaccines ranks among the greatest public health achievements
Opinion | BY MICHAEL SEFTON | October 5, 2022
Major bodies like the Canadian Institutes of Health Research are charged with directing scarce public money to support scientific work that’s most likely to yield impactful results. The CIHR is an independent agency established in 2000 and is accountable to Parliament through the Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

There are no overnight successes in science: medical research needs more stable funding

Opinion | BY MICHAEL SEFTON | October 5, 2022
  • The rollout of the first bivalent COVID shots is a reminder that the development of these vaccines ranks among the greatest public health achievements

There are no overnight successes in science: medical research needs more stable funding

Opinion | BY MICHAEL SEFTON | October 5, 2022
  • The rollout of the first bivalent COVID shots is a reminder that the development of these vaccines ranks among the greatest public health achievements
Major bodies like the Canadian Institutes of Health Research are charged with directing scarce public money to support scientific work that’s most likely to yield impactful results. The CIHR is an independent agency established in 2000 and is accountable to Parliament through the Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bank of Canada chief Macklem to deliver keynote in Halifax on Oct. 6

  • WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 House Sitting—The House is sitting until Oct. 7. It will break for one week, Oct. 10-14, and will sit for three
News | October 5, 2022
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will deliver remarks at an event hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Oct. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bank of Canada chief Macklem to deliver keynote in Halifax on Oct. 6

News | October 5, 2022
  • WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 House Sitting—The House is sitting until Oct. 7. It will break for one week, Oct. 10-14, and will sit for three

Bank of Canada chief Macklem to deliver keynote in Halifax on Oct. 6

News | October 5, 2022
  • WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 House Sitting—The House is sitting until Oct. 7. It will break for one week, Oct. 10-14, and will sit for three
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will deliver remarks at an event hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Oct. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The monarch’s sceptre is not a magic wand, writes Kenora reader

  • Re: “The Queen is gone and I’m glad her reign is over,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 21, p. 6). Columnist Erica Ifill condemns Queen
Opinion | October 5, 2022

The monarch’s sceptre is not a magic wand, writes Kenora reader

Opinion | October 5, 2022
  • Re: “The Queen is gone and I’m glad her reign is over,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 21, p. 6). Columnist Erica Ifill condemns Queen

The monarch’s sceptre is not a magic wand, writes Kenora reader

Opinion | October 5, 2022
  • Re: “The Queen is gone and I’m glad her reign is over,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 21, p. 6). Columnist Erica Ifill condemns Queen

How does Canada solve its sustainable infrastructure crisis?

  • The ever-present threat of climate change increasingly permeates every aspect of our lives—from transportation to food security, and from affordable and safe housing to
Opinion | BY RHONDA LENTON | October 5, 2022
Sustainable infrastructure is not only about green transportation and energy-efficient buildings, but also about a shared understanding that we have a collective responsibility to tackle one of the planet’s most complex challenges, writes Rhonda Lenton. Unsplash photograph by Bill Mead

How does Canada solve its sustainable infrastructure crisis?

Opinion | BY RHONDA LENTON | October 5, 2022
  • The ever-present threat of climate change increasingly permeates every aspect of our lives—from transportation to food security, and from affordable and safe housing to

How does Canada solve its sustainable infrastructure crisis?

Opinion | BY RHONDA LENTON | October 5, 2022
  • The ever-present threat of climate change increasingly permeates every aspect of our lives—from transportation to food security, and from affordable and safe housing to
Sustainable infrastructure is not only about green transportation and energy-efficient buildings, but also about a shared understanding that we have a collective responsibility to tackle one of the planet’s most complex challenges, writes Rhonda Lenton. Unsplash photograph by Bill Mead

The future of business success needs trade infrastructure

  • Canada has a serious infrastructure deficit. We have heard this for years. We, at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, have been saying it for
Opinion | BY ROBIN GUY | October 5, 2022
From the global pandemic to the wildfires and flooding in British Columbia, which cut off the Port of Vancouver, to physical disruptions due to blockades and strikes, our transportation system has suffered severe disruptions that have stretched it beyond its limits, writes Robin Guy. Flickr photograph by John Bollwitt

The future of business success needs trade infrastructure

Opinion | BY ROBIN GUY | October 5, 2022
  • Canada has a serious infrastructure deficit. We have heard this for years. We, at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, have been saying it for

The future of business success needs trade infrastructure

Opinion | BY ROBIN GUY | October 5, 2022
  • Canada has a serious infrastructure deficit. We have heard this for years. We, at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, have been saying it for
From the global pandemic to the wildfires and flooding in British Columbia, which cut off the Port of Vancouver, to physical disruptions due to blockades and strikes, our transportation system has suffered severe disruptions that have stretched it beyond its limits, writes Robin Guy. Flickr photograph by John Bollwitt

Francois Legault: the new Duplessis

  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—Here, they call him, deferentially, “Monsieur Legault.” When Quebec Premier François Legault was appearing daily on television, providing avuncular advice on the COVID-19
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 5, 2022
Quebec Premier François Legault is a greater threat to Canadian unity than any of his predecessors, because what they failed to do in the open, he is accomplishing by stealth, writes Andrew Caddell. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/CityNews

Francois Legault: the new Duplessis

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 5, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—Here, they call him, deferentially, “Monsieur Legault.” When Quebec Premier François Legault was appearing daily on television, providing avuncular advice on the COVID-19

Francois Legault: the new Duplessis

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 5, 2022
  • KAMOURASKA, QUE.—Here, they call him, deferentially, “Monsieur Legault.” When Quebec Premier François Legault was appearing daily on television, providing avuncular advice on the COVID-19
Quebec Premier François Legault is a greater threat to Canadian unity than any of his predecessors, because what they failed to do in the open, he is accomplishing by stealth, writes Andrew Caddell. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/CityNews

Continued federal-provincial faceoff not a winning strategy for the country

  • OTTAWA—This week has the potential to be a fascinating and important week in Canadian politics. Why? With a just re-elected Coalition Avenir Québec government
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 5, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are going to have to do some deft stickhandling to manage the challenges coming from Quebec and Alberta, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Continued federal-provincial faceoff not a winning strategy for the country

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 5, 2022
  • OTTAWA—This week has the potential to be a fascinating and important week in Canadian politics. Why? With a just re-elected Coalition Avenir Québec government

Continued federal-provincial faceoff not a winning strategy for the country

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 5, 2022
  • OTTAWA—This week has the potential to be a fascinating and important week in Canadian politics. Why? With a just re-elected Coalition Avenir Québec government
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are going to have to do some deft stickhandling to manage the challenges coming from Quebec and Alberta, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

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