The House of Commons Chamber. MPs are under pressure to pass two government bills with minimal scrutiny before the summer adjournment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The House of Commons Chamber. MPs are under pressure to pass two government bills with minimal scrutiny before the summer adjournment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
The bottom line? Investing in women is good policy and good politics.
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
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
We are a maritime nation, and it is vital that oceans feature prominently in our nation-building in ways that benefit the entire country.
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
A 2024 UN Environment Program report concluded, under a status quo scenario, Earth is on track to reach an approximate 2.7°C increase in planetary warming by
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in West Block on June 6, 2025, to speak about his government’s One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A 2024 UN Environment Program report concluded, under a status quo scenario, Earth is on track to reach an approximate 2.7°C increase in planetary warming by
A 2024 UN Environment Program report concluded, under a status quo scenario, Earth is on track to reach an approximate 2.7°C increase in planetary warming by
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in West Block on June 6, 2025, to speak about his government’s One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
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
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
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
The Hill Times spoke with nearly 20 insiders, including current and former senior government officials, past diplomats, business leaders, analysts, and academics to compile
Observers say Prime Minister Mark Carney's foreign policy legacy could be a major one as he navigates the country's response to moves made by U.S. President Donald Trump. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
The Hill Times spoke with nearly 20 insiders, including current and former senior government officials, past diplomats, business leaders, analysts, and academics to compile
The Hill Times spoke with nearly 20 insiders, including current and former senior government officials, past diplomats, business leaders, analysts, and academics to compile
Observers say Prime Minister Mark Carney's foreign policy legacy could be a major one as he navigates the country's response to moves made by U.S. President Donald Trump. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
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
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
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
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
It is not just Pablo Rodriguez’s name or urban swagger that may hold him back—he has little growth potential among young people.
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
Re: “Urgent: ambitious methane emissions reduction needed,” (The Hill Times, June 2). Some things are hard. Like finding cures for diseases. Some things are
Re: “Urgent: ambitious methane emissions reduction needed,” (The Hill Times, June 2). Some things are hard. Like finding cures for diseases. Some things are
Re: “Urgent: ambitious methane emissions reduction needed,” (The Hill Times, June 2). Some things are hard. Like finding cures for diseases. Some things are
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
Bell, Rogers, and Telus should be excluded from the wholesale internet access regime.
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
During the June 3 emergency debate on the Prairie wildfires, Conservative MP Randy Hoback, left, offered to share his Prince Albert, Sask., constituency office with Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger, whose riding has been affected by the ongoing fires. Screenshots courtesy of CPAC
Plus, ISG Senator René Cormier is the Senate's new deputy Speaker, parliamentarians who've died recently will be remembered on June 16, and The Hill
During the June 3 emergency debate on the Prairie wildfires, Conservative MP Randy Hoback, left, offered to share his Prince Albert, Sask., constituency office with Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger, whose riding has been affected by the ongoing fires. Screenshots courtesy of CPAC
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
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
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
GC Strategies, the beleaguered Ottawa-based firm that was the primary contractor for the ArriveCan app, was awarded dozens of government contracts between 2015 and
Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report showed federal organizations 'frequently did not demonstrate value for money' in dozens of contracts awarded to GC Strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
GC Strategies, the beleaguered Ottawa-based firm that was the primary contractor for the ArriveCan app, was awarded dozens of government contracts between 2015 and
GC Strategies, the beleaguered Ottawa-based firm that was the primary contractor for the ArriveCan app, was awarded dozens of government contracts between 2015 and
Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report showed federal organizations 'frequently did not demonstrate value for money' in dozens of contracts awarded to GC Strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.
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
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
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
With new Prime Minister Mark Carney well-placed to turn the page, Canada can exploit the current geostrategic environment to cultivate a posture of strategic ambiguity, writes Thomas Liu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ottawa can and should rebalance its foreign policy by engaging where interests converge, and holding back where risks loom.
With new Prime Minister Mark Carney well-placed to turn the page, Canada can exploit the current geostrategic environment to cultivate a posture of strategic ambiguity, writes Thomas Liu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
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
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
The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.
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
MPs will debate a motion tabled by the Conservative party's shadow minister for finance, Jasraj Hallan, in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney gives a defence and security update.
MPs will debate a motion tabled by the Conservative party's shadow minister for finance, Jasraj Hallan, in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government tabled much-anticipated legislation on June 6 intended to remove interprovincial trade barriers, ease labour mobility, and help expedite major
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured June 5, 2025, on the Hill. He and the country’s premiers gathered for a first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon on June 2, which included discussions about removing internal trade barriers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government tabled much-anticipated legislation on June 6 intended to remove interprovincial trade barriers, ease labour mobility, and help expedite major
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government tabled much-anticipated legislation on June 6 intended to remove interprovincial trade barriers, ease labour mobility, and help expedite major
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured June 5, 2025, on the Hill. He and the country’s premiers gathered for a first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon on June 2, which included discussions about removing internal trade barriers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ron Bedard, president and CEO of ArcelorMittal Dofasco, the top company that lobbied the government in the first quarter, says the U.S. tariffs represent
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada 'must respond with purpose and force and take every step to protect Canadian workers and businesses against the unjust tariffs imposed by the United States, including on automobiles,' on April 3 in a press release from the Prime Minister's Office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ron Bedard, president and CEO of ArcelorMittal Dofasco, the top company that lobbied the government in the first quarter, says the U.S. tariffs represent
Ron Bedard, president and CEO of ArcelorMittal Dofasco, the top company that lobbied the government in the first quarter, says the U.S. tariffs represent
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada 'must respond with purpose and force and take every step to protect Canadian workers and businesses against the unjust tariffs imposed by the United States, including on automobiles,' on April 3 in a press release from the Prime Minister's Office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to tabling legislation by July 1, 2025, to eliminate all federal barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Beyond the barriers it directly controls, federal engagement and co-ordination is fundamental to mitigating provincial barriers.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to tabling legislation by July 1, 2025, to eliminate all federal barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Trade barriers impeding supply chains and slowing down economic trade include: aligning and improving winter road maintenance standards; increased access to rest areas for
To truly increase efficiencies throughout the supply chain, and trucking specifically, the prime minister will need the commitment and political will of the premiers, the ministers of Transportation and mayors, writes Stephen Laskowski, president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. Photograph courtesy of Tung Lam, Pixabay.com
Trade barriers impeding supply chains and slowing down economic trade include: aligning and improving winter road maintenance standards; increased access to rest areas for
Trade barriers impeding supply chains and slowing down economic trade include: aligning and improving winter road maintenance standards; increased access to rest areas for
To truly increase efficiencies throughout the supply chain, and trucking specifically, the prime minister will need the commitment and political will of the premiers, the ministers of Transportation and mayors, writes Stephen Laskowski, president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. Photograph courtesy of Tung Lam, Pixabay.com
Only through deeper cooperation and integration can Canada fully achieve its economic potential, writes Moshe Lander, a senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University. Photograph courtesy of Koi Roylers, Pixabay.com
A modern economy needs shared standards, interoperable infrastructure, and a workforce free to move where it is most needed.
Only through deeper cooperation and integration can Canada fully achieve its economic potential, writes Moshe Lander, a senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University. Photograph courtesy of Koi Roylers, Pixabay.com
Gloria Hooper, the Silver Cross mother for 2023, arrives at the the National War Memorial in Ottawa for the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11. Hooper's son, Sapper Christopher Holopina, was killed on July 4, 1996, while serving with the Canadian Forces in Bosnia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Gloria Hooper, the Silver Cross mother for 2023, arrives at the the National War Memorial in Ottawa for the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11. Hooper's son, Sapper Christopher Holopina, was killed on July 4, 1996, while serving with the Canadian Forces in Bosnia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives for the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives for the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former Alberta NDP staffer Leah Ward said Chrystia Freeland has made a mistake offering to provide the federal government’s calculations on how much money
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has suggested that if Alberta were to leave the Canada Pension Plan, it could be entitled to 53 per cent of its current assets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former Alberta NDP staffer Leah Ward said Chrystia Freeland has made a mistake offering to provide the federal government’s calculations on how much money
Former Alberta NDP staffer Leah Ward said Chrystia Freeland has made a mistake offering to provide the federal government’s calculations on how much money
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has suggested that if Alberta were to leave the Canada Pension Plan, it could be entitled to 53 per cent of its current assets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MPs receive a ceremonial Bindi at the 23rd National Diwali Celebration on Nov. 9 at the Sir. John A. Macdonald building. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Conservative MP Todd Doherty hosts 23rd national Diwali celebration on the Hill alongside most of the Conservative caucus.
Conservative MPs receive a ceremonial Bindi at the 23rd National Diwali Celebration on Nov. 9 at the Sir. John A. Macdonald building. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Treasury Board President Anita Anand has released the annual performance reports for each federal department and agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Treasury Board President Anita Anand has released the annual performance reports for each federal department and agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Carbon pricing is a necessary piece of the Liberals’ climate agenda, says environmental advocate, but defending it is ‘eating up so much political capital’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference on Oct. 26 with the Liberal Atlantic Caucus to announce measures intended to soften the effect of the carbon tax on Atlantic and rural Canadians. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Carbon pricing is a necessary piece of the Liberals’ climate agenda, says environmental advocate, but defending it is ‘eating up so much political capital’
Carbon pricing is a necessary piece of the Liberals’ climate agenda, says environmental advocate, but defending it is ‘eating up so much political capital’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference on Oct. 26 with the Liberal Atlantic Caucus to announce measures intended to soften the effect of the carbon tax on Atlantic and rural Canadians. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Access-to-information documents released by the Royal Canadian Mint reveal a few twists, such as the fact Buckingham Palace gets to approve and own King Charles III’s images on Canadian currency, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Probing for records on the processes used for some high-ranking official endeavours can yield bits of data that, in turn, raise more questions.
Access-to-information documents released by the Royal Canadian Mint reveal a few twists, such as the fact Buckingham Palace gets to approve and own King Charles III’s images on Canadian currency, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Unifor national president Lana Payne speaks at a press conference in the House of Commons foyer on Nov. 9, 2023, ahead of the tabling of anti-scab legislation Bill C-58. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Unifor national president Lana Payne speaks at a press conference in the House of Commons foyer on Nov. 9, 2023, ahead of the tabling of anti-scab legislation Bill C-58. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Despite global tech leaders opining that AI is an 'existential threat' to humanity, that threat will only arise if the machines were to be endowed with something called 'artificial general intelligence,' which does not currently exists, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
There will surely be new rules made about AI over the next few years, and the leaders of the tech giants wanted to make
Despite global tech leaders opining that AI is an 'existential threat' to humanity, that threat will only arise if the machines were to be endowed with something called 'artificial general intelligence,' which does not currently exists, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez. The federal government is focusing on how Canadian firms can become more resilient in their domestic and global supply chains by applying the learnings and risks of global supply chain weakness drawn from the last few years, writes CEO of Metro Supply Chain Chris Fenton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Large infrastructure projects run most efficiently and have the best outcomes when they follow a supply chain strategy right from the start.
Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez. The federal government is focusing on how Canadian firms can become more resilient in their domestic and global supply chains by applying the learnings and risks of global supply chain weakness drawn from the last few years, writes CEO of Metro Supply Chain Chris Fenton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Editor’s Note: This opinion column was removed on Nov. 19, 2023, over concerns relating to the ongoing safety of the authors. The Hill Times does not
Environment Minister Stephen Guilbeault speaks to reporters in Ottawa on Oct. 26. Governments of all orders need to take action now to accelerate Canada’s clean energy transition, and protect people and communities from the devastating impacts of a warming and increasingly volatile climate, write Rick Smith and Catherine Abreu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Most sectors have momentum, but in a small number of others—most notably oil and gas and buildings—emissions continue to rise.
Environment Minister Stephen Guilbeault speaks to reporters in Ottawa on Oct. 26. Governments of all orders need to take action now to accelerate Canada’s clean energy transition, and protect people and communities from the devastating impacts of a warming and increasingly volatile climate, write Rick Smith and Catherine Abreu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will talk about cutting GHG emissions with cabinet counterpart Jonathan Wilkinson at a virtual conference today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will talk about cutting GHG emissions with cabinet counterpart Jonathan Wilkinson at a virtual conference today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada’s federal Labour Minister and Liberal MP Seamus O'Regan is one of the more high-profile members of his party in Atlantic Canada. If he were to lose his riding in the next federal election, 'it probably means [the Liberals] lose every seat in Newfoundland and Labrador,' said pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
‘I think it will still take more time for all those Liberal MPs to go back into their constituency and make the case to
Canada’s federal Labour Minister and Liberal MP Seamus O'Regan is one of the more high-profile members of his party in Atlantic Canada. If he were to lose his riding in the next federal election, 'it probably means [the Liberals] lose every seat in Newfoundland and Labrador,' said pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters in advance of the Liberal caucus meeting on Nov. 8, 2023, during which he calls for an humanitarian pause of the war in Gaza and comments on the rising hate against Jews and Muslims: 'This is not who we are as Canadians.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters in advance of the Liberal caucus meeting on Nov. 8, 2023, during which he calls for an humanitarian pause of the war in Gaza and comments on the rising hate against Jews and Muslims: 'This is not who we are as Canadians.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
That confined animal feeding operations follow veterinary-approved codes of practice means they are exercising 'reasonable care' under the law, a fact conveniently overlooked by
Concentrated animal feeding operations, like this one pictured in Missouri, U.S. in 2013, are susceptible to disease which is why extraordinary sanitation measures are required, writes Robert Sopuck. Photograph courtesy of Socially Responsible Agriculture Project via Wikimedia Commons
That confined animal feeding operations follow veterinary-approved codes of practice means they are exercising 'reasonable care' under the law, a fact conveniently overlooked by
That confined animal feeding operations follow veterinary-approved codes of practice means they are exercising 'reasonable care' under the law, a fact conveniently overlooked by
Concentrated animal feeding operations, like this one pictured in Missouri, U.S. in 2013, are susceptible to disease which is why extraordinary sanitation measures are required, writes Robert Sopuck. Photograph courtesy of Socially Responsible Agriculture Project via Wikimedia Commons
If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is serious about making Canada an interlocutor of peace and diplomacy, he should use this time to gather academics, experts, and diaspora community members to build global goodwill, policy capacity, and programming which can be deployed once the war is over, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Irrespective of the pulls of domestic politics or the pushes of foreign allies, Justin Trudeau's only priority should be the safe return of all
If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is serious about making Canada an interlocutor of peace and diplomacy, he should use this time to gather academics, experts, and diaspora community members to build global goodwill, policy capacity, and programming which can be deployed once the war is over, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
