Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet speaks after assuming command of the Royal Canadian Air Force at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum on July 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet speaks after assuming command of the Royal Canadian Air Force at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum on July 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is opening up the debate for ‘renewal’ in Ontario provincial leadership, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Kingston Liberal MPP Ted Hsu says he supports Bonnie Crombie as the party leader, but would leave it up to party delegates to vote
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is opening up the debate for ‘renewal’ in Ontario provincial leadership, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Austerity masked as modernization has a history. Former Conservative PM Stephen Harper offers the real lessons for navigating the balance between fiscal targets and
Prime Minister Mark Carney shouldn’t lean too heavily on his corporate background, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Applying Bay Street’s quarterly logic of returns on capital investment to a 158-year-old civil service is a slow grind to institutional death. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Austerity masked as modernization has a history. Former Conservative PM Stephen Harper offers the real lessons for navigating the balance between fiscal targets and
Austerity masked as modernization has a history. Former Conservative PM Stephen Harper offers the real lessons for navigating the balance between fiscal targets and
Prime Minister Mark Carney shouldn’t lean too heavily on his corporate background, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Applying Bay Street’s quarterly logic of returns on capital investment to a 158-year-old civil service is a slow grind to institutional death. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies have some work to do this summer to pull their parties ahead, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
During the break, the Liberals should try to sway opposition MPs to their benches, which would be a challenge to Pierre Poilievre’s leadership; and
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies have some work to do this summer to pull their parties ahead, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
The Liberal government needs to prioritize giving Canadians a longer and more prosperous life rather than aligning itself with the fossil fuel industry.
A new Clean Energy Canada polls suggests 85 per cent of Canadians want stronger federal climate action. But Prime Minister Mark Carney's government appears to be moving in the opposite direction, write Richard van der Jagt, Maria Medeleanu, and Geoff Strong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Liberal government needs to prioritize giving Canadians a longer and more prosperous life rather than aligning itself with the fossil fuel industry.
The Liberal government needs to prioritize giving Canadians a longer and more prosperous life rather than aligning itself with the fossil fuel industry.
A new Clean Energy Canada polls suggests 85 per cent of Canadians want stronger federal climate action. But Prime Minister Mark Carney's government appears to be moving in the opposite direction, write Richard van der Jagt, Maria Medeleanu, and Geoff Strong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed on further collaboration across a range of sectors. No 10 Downing Street photograph by Simon Dawson
The new plan defines strengthening ties with key partners like Canada as an 'obvious priority,' and builds on leaders' commitments.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed on further collaboration across a range of sectors. No 10 Downing Street photograph by Simon Dawson
Wildfires require unprecedented co-ordination across jurisdictions and countries. Yet our communication infrastructure remains siloed, fragmented, and vulnerable to the conditions these disasters create.
As thousands of people evacuate due to raging wildfires, our communications infrastructure is breaking down exactly when emergency responders and evacuees need it, writes Kevin Fernandes. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba
Wildfires require unprecedented co-ordination across jurisdictions and countries. Yet our communication infrastructure remains siloed, fragmented, and vulnerable to the conditions these disasters create.
Wildfires require unprecedented co-ordination across jurisdictions and countries. Yet our communication infrastructure remains siloed, fragmented, and vulnerable to the conditions these disasters create.
As thousands of people evacuate due to raging wildfires, our communications infrastructure is breaking down exactly when emergency responders and evacuees need it, writes Kevin Fernandes. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba
Based on his recent podcast appearances, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon comes across as a diehard who has no clue about Canada or its people, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon could be Quebec’s next premier. What does that mean for Canada?
Based on his recent podcast appearances, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon comes across as a diehard who has no clue about Canada or its people, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
For all the effort towards building new overseas trade relationships, the prospects for an outward-focused nation like Canada—where exports account for 34 per cent
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The reordering of Canadian export options is taking place in a world of increasing anti-globalization, splintering trade frameworks, and deteriorating supply chains, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
For all the effort towards building new overseas trade relationships, the prospects for an outward-focused nation like Canada—where exports account for 34 per cent
For all the effort towards building new overseas trade relationships, the prospects for an outward-focused nation like Canada—where exports account for 34 per cent
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The reordering of Canadian export options is taking place in a world of increasing anti-globalization, splintering trade frameworks, and deteriorating supply chains, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, NDP leadership hopefuls start readying their campaigns, Travis Dhanraj exits CBC News, politicos converge on Calgary for the Stampede, former Tory MP Damien
Kent Vachon, left, is heading up Canada's new full embassy in Laos, which opened in March. His was one of 24 heads-of-mission appointments announced on July 3, including Anderson Blanc to Mozambique, Alison Grant to Austria, and Tarik Khan to Pakistan. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, screenshots courtesy of X and the Government of Canada
Plus, NDP leadership hopefuls start readying their campaigns, Travis Dhanraj exits CBC News, politicos converge on Calgary for the Stampede, former Tory MP Damien
Plus, NDP leadership hopefuls start readying their campaigns, Travis Dhanraj exits CBC News, politicos converge on Calgary for the Stampede, former Tory MP Damien
Kent Vachon, left, is heading up Canada's new full embassy in Laos, which opened in March. His was one of 24 heads-of-mission appointments announced on July 3, including Anderson Blanc to Mozambique, Alison Grant to Austria, and Tarik Khan to Pakistan. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, screenshots courtesy of X and the Government of Canada
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Charlottetown this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Charlottetown this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
‘I’m very excited about it,’ says Liberal MP Ahmed Hussen, who’s among the first set of MPs to get a crack at proposing legislation
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
As Mark Carney struggled at the griddle, Pierre Poilievre was busy pitching himself as an Albertan returned ‘home’ at the festival where Alberta Senator
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, pictured with Conservative MP Dalwinder Gill, said that, if elected in a Aug. 18 byelection, he would fight for Alberta, adding that ‘the era of Ottawa telling Alberta to shut up and pay up must come to an end once and for all.’ Photograph courtesy of X
As Mark Carney struggled at the griddle, Pierre Poilievre was busy pitching himself as an Albertan returned ‘home’ at the festival where Alberta Senator
As Mark Carney struggled at the griddle, Pierre Poilievre was busy pitching himself as an Albertan returned ‘home’ at the festival where Alberta Senator
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, pictured with Conservative MP Dalwinder Gill, said that, if elected in a Aug. 18 byelection, he would fight for Alberta, adding that ‘the era of Ottawa telling Alberta to shut up and pay up must come to an end once and for all.’ Photograph courtesy of X
The new government must demonstrate a genuine commitment to rebuilding confidence in our democratic system by appointing a commissioner for the Foreign Influence Transparency
The upcoming fall sitting of Parliament will be a test of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s seriousness about democratic integrity, writes Henry Chan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The new government must demonstrate a genuine commitment to rebuilding confidence in our democratic system by appointing a commissioner for the Foreign Influence Transparency
The new government must demonstrate a genuine commitment to rebuilding confidence in our democratic system by appointing a commissioner for the Foreign Influence Transparency
The upcoming fall sitting of Parliament will be a test of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s seriousness about democratic integrity, writes Henry Chan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The system is 'marked by silos of responsibility and accountability,' and needs a convening figure, says Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic in a new report.
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic tells reporters that there needs to be a major overhaul of Canada's $37-billion procurement system to fix persistent issues on July 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The system is 'marked by silos of responsibility and accountability,' and needs a convening figure, says Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic in a new report.
The system is 'marked by silos of responsibility and accountability,' and needs a convening figure, says Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic in a new report.
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic tells reporters that there needs to be a major overhaul of Canada's $37-billion procurement system to fix persistent issues on July 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, 2025, at the West Wing entrance of the White House. White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico
‘Everything is negotiable at all times’ with U.S. President Donald Trump, says trade consultant Eric Miller.
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, 2025, at the West Wing entrance of the White House. White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico
Senior leadership may be accurate in assessing a seven-year window to recover the military. However, in what universe can that be considered a plan, asks Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Brendan Gamache
Perhaps the Liberals need to do more than make promises of massive budget increases if there are too few personnel left in uniform to
Senior leadership may be accurate in assessing a seven-year window to recover the military. However, in what universe can that be considered a plan, asks Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Brendan Gamache
The Dalai Lama, pictured in April 2012 during a visit to Ottawa, turned 90 on July 6. China views his death as a golden opportunity to ‘nationalize’ Tibetan Buddhism by giving the state the power to choose his successor, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Since the Chinese invasion of 1950, Tibet has been officially part of of the country and Beijing does not like religious leaders who are
The Dalai Lama, pictured in April 2012 during a visit to Ottawa, turned 90 on July 6. China views his death as a golden opportunity to ‘nationalize’ Tibetan Buddhism by giving the state the power to choose his successor, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has criticized a decision by BC Ferries to buy vessels made in China. A Commons committee is meeting on that topic today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has criticized a decision by BC Ferries to buy vessels made in China. A Commons committee is meeting on that topic today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said in an Intergovernmental Affairs press release on June 26 that the One Canadian Economy Act 'marks a historic milestone in creating a stronger, more inclusive Canada—one where Indigenous partnership is not only valued, but is fundamental to every step of development.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for
Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said in an Intergovernmental Affairs press release on June 26 that the One Canadian Economy Act 'marks a historic milestone in creating a stronger, more inclusive Canada—one where Indigenous partnership is not only valued, but is fundamental to every step of development.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House's Oval Office, on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
Donald Trump hates Canada’s supply-management policies. What if he next says either you drop supply management as a policy of your country, or the
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House's Oval Office, on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
NDP interim leader Don Davies, left, and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who won New York City's mayoral primary race last week, may have dramatically changed the dynamics of left-wing politics in the U.S., writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Just because a 'new American left' might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.
NDP interim leader Don Davies, left, and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who won New York City's mayoral primary race last week, may have dramatically changed the dynamics of left-wing politics in the U.S., writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
On April 27, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced the Canadian Armed Forces would be belatedly riding to the rescue for Canadian nationals in Sudan, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The efforts of the Canadian military would have been enhanced if we had kept some sort of diplomatic foothold on the ground.
On April 27, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced the Canadian Armed Forces would be belatedly riding to the rescue for Canadian nationals in Sudan, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier holds a press conference in the foyer of the House of Commons on May 1, 2023, to speak with reporters about a tentative agreement to end the Public Service Alliance of Canada strike, which began on April 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier holds a press conference in the foyer of the House of Commons on May 1, 2023, to speak with reporters about a tentative agreement to end the Public Service Alliance of Canada strike, which began on April 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Yingluck Shinawatra, pictured in 2012, became prime minister of Thailand in 2011, but was removed from office and replaced by General Chan-ocha in 2014. She is now in exile, but the Shinawatra family is looking to lead the country for a third time, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office on Flickr
Politics in Thailand is a vicious circle, and while an election in that country on May 14 could produce a radical break with the
Yingluck Shinawatra, pictured in 2012, became prime minister of Thailand in 2011, but was removed from office and replaced by General Chan-ocha in 2014. She is now in exile, but the Shinawatra family is looking to lead the country for a third time, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office on Flickr
Public Service Alliance of Canada national president Chris Aylward, left, and Treasury Board President Mona Fortier. Fortier called the tentative agreement reached between the government and the union 'excellent news for employees and for Canadians.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Regional executive vice-president for the PSAC national capital region Alex Silas says 'I think we squeezed every drop of juice out of that lemon,'
Public Service Alliance of Canada national president Chris Aylward, left, and Treasury Board President Mona Fortier. Fortier called the tentative agreement reached between the government and the union 'excellent news for employees and for Canadians.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Former RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki appearing at the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in 2022, to discuss allegations of political interference in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass murder investigation. Lucki is no longer around to deal with the recommendations specific to the killings in Nova Scotia, notes Gar Pardy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Over 73 years of investigations, commissions, and inquiries, the RCMP has seen few apparent changes to the way it operates.
Former RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki appearing at the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in 2022, to discuss allegations of political interference in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass murder investigation. Lucki is no longer around to deal with the recommendations specific to the killings in Nova Scotia, notes Gar Pardy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus. Conservative MP Laila Goodridge has a baby, and the Prime Minister’s Office and National Capital Commission websites were recently crashed by hackers.
Then-cabinet ministers Pierre Trudeau, right, John Turner, and Jean Chrétien, and then-prime minister Lester B. Pearson, picture on April 4, 1967, following a cabinet shuffle. Photograph by Duncan Cameron courtesy of Library and Archives Canada
Plus. Conservative MP Laila Goodridge has a baby, and the Prime Minister’s Office and National Capital Commission websites were recently crashed by hackers.
Plus. Conservative MP Laila Goodridge has a baby, and the Prime Minister’s Office and National Capital Commission websites were recently crashed by hackers.
Then-cabinet ministers Pierre Trudeau, right, John Turner, and Jean Chrétien, and then-prime minister Lester B. Pearson, picture on April 4, 1967, following a cabinet shuffle. Photograph by Duncan Cameron courtesy of Library and Archives Canada
The Liberal Party is expecting 3,000 Canadians to attend the May 4-6 national biennial policy convention in Ottawa this week, says party spokesperson Matteo
Ahead of the May 4-6 policy convention, Liberal Party president Suzanne Cowan, centre, seen here with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Liberal House Leader Mark Holland, left, has ordered an investigation to determine who leaked confidential details from the party’s board of directors, according to an internal memo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Liberal Party is expecting 3,000 Canadians to attend the May 4-6 national biennial policy convention in Ottawa this week, says party spokesperson Matteo
The Liberal Party is expecting 3,000 Canadians to attend the May 4-6 national biennial policy convention in Ottawa this week, says party spokesperson Matteo
Ahead of the May 4-6 policy convention, Liberal Party president Suzanne Cowan, centre, seen here with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Liberal House Leader Mark Holland, left, has ordered an investigation to determine who leaked confidential details from the party’s board of directors, according to an internal memo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It is obvious that the Conservative Party of Canada enters Parliament every day with one thought in mind: how to personally demonize Justin Trudeau, and
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. For Poilievre to drone on about Trudeau’s real and imagined elitist excesses is a bit rich for a guy who is reputedly worth $5-million, and who lives in a taxpayer-provided mansion with servants, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
It is obvious that the Conservative Party of Canada enters Parliament every day with one thought in mind: how to personally demonize Justin Trudeau, and
It is obvious that the Conservative Party of Canada enters Parliament every day with one thought in mind: how to personally demonize Justin Trudeau, and
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. For Poilievre to drone on about Trudeau’s real and imagined elitist excesses is a bit rich for a guy who is reputedly worth $5-million, and who lives in a taxpayer-provided mansion with servants, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Canadian Security Intelligence Service director David Vigneault, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
National campaign manager for the Conservatives in 2021 Fred DeLorey says 'during the campaign, we did hear the odd rumbling that something was going
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Canadian Security Intelligence Service director David Vigneault, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Bill C-18 assumes that Indigenous storytelling is only for the Indigenous community. That’s like saying Tanya Talaga’s books can only be read by Indigenous Peoples,
Indigenous men, pictured drumming at a ceremony at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in Ottawa on Aug. 30, 2022. Indigenous storytelling follows cultural protocols about how all things are connected through time and space, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bill C-18 assumes that Indigenous storytelling is only for the Indigenous community. That’s like saying Tanya Talaga’s books can only be read by Indigenous Peoples,
Bill C-18 assumes that Indigenous storytelling is only for the Indigenous community. That’s like saying Tanya Talaga’s books can only be read by Indigenous Peoples,
Indigenous men, pictured drumming at a ceremony at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in Ottawa on Aug. 30, 2022. Indigenous storytelling follows cultural protocols about how all things are connected through time and space, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In the face of the Conservative leader's passionate, energetic retailing of half-truths and venom, what can progressive parties do? They can continue to insist
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre scrums with reporters on the Hill on Feb. 3, 2023. The usually even-tempered leader of the NDP hit the mark last week when he challenged Poilievre’s devotion to the proletariat, noting Conservatives voted against an excess profit tax (aimed at grocers) The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In the face of the Conservative leader's passionate, energetic retailing of half-truths and venom, what can progressive parties do? They can continue to insist
In the face of the Conservative leader's passionate, energetic retailing of half-truths and venom, what can progressive parties do? They can continue to insist
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre scrums with reporters on the Hill on Feb. 3, 2023. The usually even-tempered leader of the NDP hit the mark last week when he challenged Poilievre’s devotion to the proletariat, noting Conservatives voted against an excess profit tax (aimed at grocers) The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Alex Silas, the Public Service Alliance of Canada's regional executive vice-president, National Capital Region, leads PSAC members picketing Parliament Hill in a chant on April 26, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Most Canadians who have not had a double-digit wage hike generally support the government’s approach of holding the line on increases.
Alex Silas, the Public Service Alliance of Canada's regional executive vice-president, National Capital Region, leads PSAC members picketing Parliament Hill in a chant on April 26, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said she is thinking about ending her tweeting days entirely.
'I have received non-stop abuse on Twitter,' she add, adding that receives death threats 'every day,' along with 'very abusive and insulting' comments and 'cruel messages.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Michael Geist says it's 'sad to see how Twitter has been so badly undermined since Elon Musk took over.'
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said she is thinking about ending her tweeting days entirely.
'I have received non-stop abuse on Twitter,' she add, adding that receives death threats 'every day,' along with 'very abusive and insulting' comments and 'cruel messages.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a Hill scrum on April 25, 2023. The federal government is pursuing a role for Canada in electric vehicles, batteries and critical minerals, and is spending billions of dollars on foreign corporations in pursuit of investment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ownership does matter. If so many of our corporate head offices are in other countries, then that's where Canada’s economic future will be decided.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a Hill scrum on April 25, 2023. The federal government is pursuing a role for Canada in electric vehicles, batteries and critical minerals, and is spending billions of dollars on foreign corporations in pursuit of investment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger released proposed updates to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct on Nov. 25, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Changes are expected this summer for rules covering the code of conduct for lobbyists, which haven't been updated since 2015.
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger released proposed updates to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct on Nov. 25, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada must hold free, fair, unfettered, and secure elections at every level of government. This is the foundation of democracy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Once all the panels report, our federal lawmakers should work together to prevent any foreign interference in any election, ever.
Canada must hold free, fair, unfettered, and secure elections at every level of government. This is the foundation of democracy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Buried in Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s Budget Implementation Act, Bill C-47, is a brief provision stating that any political party may ‘collect, use, disclose, retain and dispose of personal information in accordance with the party’s privacy policy.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If Bill C-47 passes, political parties will remain the only type of group in Canada that don't have to abide by the basic privacy
Buried in Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s Budget Implementation Act, Bill C-47, is a brief provision stating that any political party may ‘collect, use, disclose, retain and dispose of personal information in accordance with the party’s privacy policy.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, pictured on the Hill, recently told members of the House Access to Information Committee that if any access-to-information legislative changes are introduced, that would happen during the five-year statutory in 2024-25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The House Access Committee hopes to have a report out in late May or early June. Treasury Board President Mona Fortier's appearance indicated a
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, pictured on the Hill, recently told members of the House Access to Information Committee that if any access-to-information legislative changes are introduced, that would happen during the five-year statutory in 2024-25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Nicholas Marcus Thompson, executive director of the Black Class Action Secretariat, seen here in the centre in Sept. 28, 2022, will appear before the Senate Human Rights Committee today to discuss discrimination within the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, several Parliamentarians plan to participate in a nationwide walkout by PhD students and researchers demanding better pay.
Nicholas Marcus Thompson, executive director of the Black Class Action Secretariat, seen here in the centre in Sept. 28, 2022, will appear before the Senate Human Rights Committee today to discuss discrimination within the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade