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News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2025
The House of Commons will be back in business in the West Block starting with the election of the Speaker on May 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2025
The House of Commons will be back in business in the West Block starting with the election of the Speaker on May 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 16, 2025
When speaking to reporters on May 14, Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, who formerly served as the environment minister, seemed to contradict the prime minister on the issue of new pipelines. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 16, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 16, 2025
When speaking to reporters on May 14, Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, who formerly served as the environment minister, seemed to contradict the prime minister on the issue of new pipelines. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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
List | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 15, 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
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | May 15, 2025
Pierre Poilievre, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre in Montreal on April 15, 2025 was so close for so long to winning a Conservative supermajority. The party could almost taste it, but it was not to be, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | May 15, 2025
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | May 15, 2025
Pierre Poilievre, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre in Montreal on April 15, 2025 was so close for so long to winning a Conservative supermajority. The party could almost taste it, but it was not to be, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
Moves from the U.S. represent an existential threat to Canada’s EV investments, and the viability of the large battery plants under various stages of planning and construction in Ontario and Quebec, writes Joseph Fournier. Photograph courtesy of Noya Fields/Flickr
Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
Moves from the U.S. represent an existential threat to Canada’s EV investments, and the viability of the large battery plants under various stages of planning and construction in Ontario and Quebec, writes Joseph Fournier. Photograph courtesy of Noya Fields/Flickr
Opinion | BY KEN POLK | May 15, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre at a whistle-stop rally at Olde Stanley’s Maple Lane Farm in Edwards, Ont., on April 27, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEN POLK | May 15, 2025
Opinion | BY KEN POLK | May 15, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre at a whistle-stop rally at Olde Stanley’s Maple Lane Farm in Edwards, Ont., on April 27, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 15, 2025
David McGuinty
New National Defence Minister David McGuinty and the government's spending commitments will likely be put in the international spotlight at next month's NATO Summit in the Netherlands. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 15, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 15, 2025
David McGuinty
New National Defence Minister David McGuinty and the government's spending commitments will likely be put in the international spotlight at next month's NATO Summit in the Netherlands. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has comprehensively trashed the European delusion that the United States would come to its defence if Russia invaded, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has comprehensively trashed the European delusion that the United States would come to its defence if Russia invaded, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 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
List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 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
Opinion | BY RACHEL REEVE | May 14, 2025
The research emerging from Canadian labs is not just about molecules and mechanisms, it’s also about giving people longer, healthier, and a better quality of life, writes Rachel Reeve. Unsplash photograph by Sweet Life
Opinion | BY RACHEL REEVE | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY RACHEL REEVE | May 14, 2025
The research emerging from Canadian labs is not just about molecules and mechanisms, it’s also about giving people longer, healthier, and a better quality of life, writes Rachel Reeve. Unsplash photograph by Sweet Life
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
Afrikaners aren’t actually refugees. They are bit-players in a secular passion play staged by U.S. President Donald Trump, right, probably at the suggestion of his faithful side-kick Elon Musk, left, who grew up very rich in apartheid-era South Africa, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
Afrikaners aren’t actually refugees. They are bit-players in a secular passion play staged by U.S. President Donald Trump, right, probably at the suggestion of his faithful side-kick Elon Musk, left, who grew up very rich in apartheid-era South Africa, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
Philippe Dufresne
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said in February that data breaches ‘have surged over the past decade.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
Philippe Dufresne
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said in February that data breaches ‘have surged over the past decade.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | May 14, 2025
Doctor
Building an integrated health data system requires harmonized standards and regulations, an area where the federal government should take a leading role, writes Liam MacDonald. Pexels photograph by Polina Tankilevitch
Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | May 14, 2025
Doctor
Building an integrated health data system requires harmonized standards and regulations, an area where the federal government should take a leading role, writes Liam MacDonald. Pexels photograph by Polina Tankilevitch
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
The new high commissioner of Botswana, Mpho Churchill Mophuting, left, presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
The new high commissioner of Botswana, Mpho Churchill Mophuting, left, presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, received generally good reviews for his first Oval Office outing with U.S. President Donald Trump, but don’t expect things to be seamless. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, received generally good reviews for his first Oval Office outing with U.S. President Donald Trump, but don’t expect things to be seamless. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has repeatedly stated he's willing to adopt a new approach to energy development, combining increased conventional oil production with climate mitigation tactics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has repeatedly stated he's willing to adopt a new approach to energy development, combining increased conventional oil production with climate mitigation tactics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has a lengthy and complicated to-do list, and his immediate priorities should be to be to invest in defence abroad, and focus on northern sovereignty, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has a lengthy and complicated to-do list, and his immediate priorities should be to be to invest in defence abroad, and focus on northern sovereignty, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ukrainian Ambassador Yuliya Kovaliv, left, former Liberal minister David Lametti, and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley are among the panellists taking part in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's B7 Summit May 14-16 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of the U.S. State Department
Ukrainian Ambassador Yuliya Kovaliv, left, former Liberal minister David Lametti, and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley are among the panellists taking part in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's B7 Summit May 14-16 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of the U.S. State Department
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
Inside hospitals, AI can forecast recovery times and support better discharge planning—ensuring patients are released appropriately and beds are freed up for new admissions, writes Hossein Abouee Mehrizi. Pexels photograph by RDNE Stock project
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
Inside hospitals, AI can forecast recovery times and support better discharge planning—ensuring patients are released appropriately and beds are freed up for new admissions, writes Hossein Abouee Mehrizi. Pexels photograph by RDNE Stock project
Opinion | BY ALIKI THOMAS | May 14, 2025
What should be core to a just and effective health-care system is now treated as a luxury—accessible only to those who can afford it, writes Aliki Thomas. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Opinion | BY ALIKI THOMAS | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY ALIKI THOMAS | May 14, 2025
What should be core to a just and effective health-care system is now treated as a luxury—accessible only to those who can afford it, writes Aliki Thomas. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Opinion | BY IVY BOURGEAULT | May 14, 2025
Canada needs more health professionals, and the federal government can act immediately by expanding tuition supports, targeted scholarships, and student loan forgiveness, writes Ivy Bourgeault. Unsplash photograph by Hush Naidoo Jade Photography
Opinion | BY IVY BOURGEAULT | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY IVY BOURGEAULT | May 14, 2025
Canada needs more health professionals, and the federal government can act immediately by expanding tuition supports, targeted scholarships, and student loan forgiveness, writes Ivy Bourgeault. Unsplash photograph by Hush Naidoo Jade Photography
Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
Over the last five years, biotechnology has stepped into the spotlight as a critical component of public health, economic growth, and our ability to respond to future health challenges, writes Wendy Zatylny. Unsplash photograph by Timon Studler
Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
Over the last five years, biotechnology has stepped into the spotlight as a critical component of public health, economic growth, and our ability to respond to future health challenges, writes Wendy Zatylny. Unsplash photograph by Timon Studler
Opinion | BY ABRAR AHMED | May 14, 2025
The creation of Health Workforce Canada is a good first step. Next, affected specialties like surgeons must be represented, writes Abrar Ahmed. Unsplash photograph by National Cancer Institute
Opinion | BY ABRAR AHMED | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY ABRAR AHMED | May 14, 2025
The creation of Health Workforce Canada is a good first step. Next, affected specialties like surgeons must be represented, writes Abrar Ahmed. Unsplash photograph by National Cancer Institute
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 14, 2025
Former longtime NDP MP Charlie Angus confirmed on May 11 that he's not looking to return to elected office or to attempt another leadership run. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 14, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 14, 2025
Former longtime NDP MP Charlie Angus confirmed on May 11 that he's not looking to return to elected office or to attempt another leadership run. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon flanked new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon flanked new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | March 18, 2024
As we contemplate the future of the agri-food sector, a paramount concern is the financial vulnerability of businesses in the supply chain, writes NDP MP Alistair MacGregor. Photograph courtesy of freestocks.org, distributed under a CC0 1.0 DEED licence
Opinion | March 18, 2024
Opinion | March 18, 2024
As we contemplate the future of the agri-food sector, a paramount concern is the financial vulnerability of businesses in the supply chain, writes NDP MP Alistair MacGregor. Photograph courtesy of freestocks.org, distributed under a CC0 1.0 DEED licence
Bringing players and governments together is also important to identify and implement the necessary adjustments to the various programs during the forthcoming negotiations on the Canadian Partnership for Agriculture, writes Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron. Photograph courtesy of Mark Stebnicki, Pexels.com
Bringing players and governments together is also important to identify and implement the necessary adjustments to the various programs during the forthcoming negotiations on the Canadian Partnership for Agriculture, writes Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron. Photograph courtesy of Mark Stebnicki, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY GUILLAUME LHERMIE | March 18, 2024
Transitioning our food systems is a unique opportunity to implement cross sectorial public policies, writes Guillaume Lhermie veterinarian, professor of animal health economics and policy, affiliated research at the One Health Consortium, and director of the Simpson Centre for food and agricultural policy, at the University of Calgary. Photograph courtesy of rawpixel.com
Opinion | BY GUILLAUME LHERMIE | March 18, 2024
Opinion | BY GUILLAUME LHERMIE | March 18, 2024
Transitioning our food systems is a unique opportunity to implement cross sectorial public policies, writes Guillaume Lhermie veterinarian, professor of animal health economics and policy, affiliated research at the One Health Consortium, and director of the Simpson Centre for food and agricultural policy, at the University of Calgary. Photograph courtesy of rawpixel.com
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 18, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to hammer home at every opportunity, on every platform, that he gets it, and he’s up to the job. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 18, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | March 18, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to hammer home at every opportunity, on every platform, that he gets it, and he’s up to the job. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP MP Heather McPherson, her party's foreign affairs critic, is leading the charge on the NDP's motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, which will be debated and subject to a vote in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP MP Heather McPherson, her party's foreign affairs critic, is leading the charge on the NDP's motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, which will be debated and subject to a vote in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PAUL PARK | March 18, 2024
A statue of Ted Rogers Jr. in Toronto, who died in 2008, and built a cable television empire in Rogers Communications. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Wikimedia Commons
FeatureBY PAUL PARK | March 18, 2024
FeatureBY PAUL PARK | March 18, 2024
A statue of Ted Rogers Jr. in Toronto, who died in 2008, and built a cable television empire in Rogers Communications. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | March 18, 2024
Image courtesy of Pexels.com
Opinion | March 18, 2024
Opinion | March 18, 2024
Image courtesy of Pexels.com
Opinion | March 18, 2024
Opinion | March 18, 2024
Opinion | March 18, 2024
Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal will deliver remarks at the 23rd annual Arctic Energy and Resource Symposium hosted by the Canadian Institute, March 20-21 in Calgary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal will deliver remarks at the 23rd annual Arctic Energy and Resource Symposium hosted by the Canadian Institute, March 20-21 in Calgary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 18, 2024
The building housing CBC's production centre in downtown Ottawa has been sold to Public Services and Procurement Canada by Moreguard Corporation for $125.3-million. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 18, 2024
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 18, 2024
The building housing CBC's production centre in downtown Ottawa has been sold to Public Services and Procurement Canada by Moreguard Corporation for $125.3-million. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 15, 2024
Jennifer Ditchburn, president and CEO of the Institute for Research on Public Policy, says 'I think all of us hope that our governments learned lessons key lessons from the COVID-19 crisis' following the release of a landmark report looking into the governmental response to the public health crisis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 15, 2024
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 15, 2024
Jennifer Ditchburn, president and CEO of the Institute for Research on Public Policy, says 'I think all of us hope that our governments learned lessons key lessons from the COVID-19 crisis' following the release of a landmark report looking into the governmental response to the public health crisis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will hold private meetings with 'energy' executives in Calgary today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will hold private meetings with 'energy' executives in Calgary today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | March 14, 2024
GC Strategies co-founder Darren Anthony appeared before the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee on March 14. Screenshot courtesy of House of Commons
News | BY IREM KOCA | March 14, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | March 14, 2024
GC Strategies co-founder Darren Anthony appeared before the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee on March 14. Screenshot courtesy of House of Commons
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 14, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, left, and Treasury Board President Anita Anand. One of the fundamental roles of Parliament is to scrutinize government spending. However, the current budget and spending estimates cycle makes it difficult for MPs to closely study and influence the way funds are being spent, say current and former officials. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 14, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 14, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, left, and Treasury Board President Anita Anand. One of the fundamental roles of Parliament is to scrutinize government spending. However, the current budget and spending estimates cycle makes it difficult for MPs to closely study and influence the way funds are being spent, say current and former officials. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. Family members are often the first point of contact when a loved one is struggling, and play an important role in suicide prevention, write Fardous Hosseiny and Laryssa Lamrockis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. Family members are often the first point of contact when a loved one is struggling, and play an important role in suicide prevention, write Fardous Hosseiny and Laryssa Lamrockis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FRANK BAYLIS | March 14, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. Striving for peace in the Middle East is part of Canada's legacy, writes Frank Baylis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FRANK BAYLIS | March 14, 2024
Opinion | BY FRANK BAYLIS | March 14, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. Striving for peace in the Middle East is part of Canada's legacy, writes Frank Baylis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KRISTINA ACRI | March 14, 2024
If pharmacare becomes the law of the land, the 25 million Canadians who currently have private drug insurance plans will suddenly find themselves with significantly less coverage, writes Kristina Acri. Unsplash photograph by the National Cancer Institute
Opinion | BY KRISTINA ACRI | March 14, 2024
Opinion | BY KRISTINA ACRI | March 14, 2024
If pharmacare becomes the law of the land, the 25 million Canadians who currently have private drug insurance plans will suddenly find themselves with significantly less coverage, writes Kristina Acri. Unsplash photograph by the National Cancer Institute
Opinion | BY MICHAEL KACZOROWSKI | March 14, 2024
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney speaks at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa on Mar. 5, 2019. In June 1987, Mulroney led an all-night negotiation session at the Langevin Block, where he shuttled back and forth, meeting with provincial premiers in groups or individually, to finalize the Meech Lake Accord. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL KACZOROWSKI | March 14, 2024
Opinion | BY MICHAEL KACZOROWSKI | March 14, 2024
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney speaks at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa on Mar. 5, 2019. In June 1987, Mulroney led an all-night negotiation session at the Langevin Block, where he shuttled back and forth, meeting with provincial premiers in groups or individually, to finalize the Meech Lake Accord. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 14, 2024
Organ virtuoso Xaver Varnus, left, watches violinist Zoltán Schwartz's solo during a performance at the official residence of the Ambassador of Hungary Mária Vass-Salazar on March 12. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 14, 2024
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 14, 2024
Organ virtuoso Xaver Varnus, left, watches violinist Zoltán Schwartz's solo during a performance at the official residence of the Ambassador of Hungary Mária Vass-Salazar on March 12. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Jenna Sudds was made Canada's minister of families, children and social development in July of 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Jenna Sudds was made Canada's minister of families, children and social development in July of 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade