With the PM's self-imposed Canada Day deadline to achieve interprovincial free trade, Senators are planning to work in an ‘effective way’ to get legislation
CSG Leader Scott Tannas called the July 1 deadline 'a little bit concerning,' but says Senators eager to work with the government to get legislation passed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With the PM's self-imposed Canada Day deadline to achieve interprovincial free trade, Senators are planning to work in an ‘effective way’ to get legislation
With the PM's self-imposed Canada Day deadline to achieve interprovincial free trade, Senators are planning to work in an ‘effective way’ to get legislation
CSG Leader Scott Tannas called the July 1 deadline 'a little bit concerning,' but says Senators eager to work with the government to get legislation passed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Last Parliament's online harms bill wasn’t perfect, but it was a long-overdue step toward regulating a digital world where harmful content proliferates. Canada needs
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters after the May 13 cabinet shuffle. Online platforms have only become more powerful—and more addictive—deepening the risks for today’s youth, write four fellows at the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Last Parliament's online harms bill wasn’t perfect, but it was a long-overdue step toward regulating a digital world where harmful content proliferates. Canada needs
Last Parliament's online harms bill wasn’t perfect, but it was a long-overdue step toward regulating a digital world where harmful content proliferates. Canada needs
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters after the May 13 cabinet shuffle. Online platforms have only become more powerful—and more addictive—deepening the risks for today’s youth, write four fellows at the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger, and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez have joined the ranks of ministers with confirmed chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight are among those who have elevated first-time chiefs of staff.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger, and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez have joined the ranks of ministers with confirmed chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
At last week’s national caucus meeting, staffers were barred from attending, and Liberal MPs discussed ways to improve the structure of future weekly meetings,
Prime Minister Mark Carney at the May 25 national caucus meeting on Parliament Hill. At last week’s national caucus meeting—held without any staffers—Liberal MPs discussed how to improve the structure of weekly meetings, Liberal sources told The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
At last week’s national caucus meeting, staffers were barred from attending, and Liberal MPs discussed ways to improve the structure of future weekly meetings,
At last week’s national caucus meeting, staffers were barred from attending, and Liberal MPs discussed ways to improve the structure of future weekly meetings,
Prime Minister Mark Carney at the May 25 national caucus meeting on Parliament Hill. At last week’s national caucus meeting—held without any staffers—Liberal MPs discussed how to improve the structure of weekly meetings, Liberal sources told The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Solar makes up about only one per cent of all electricity generation in Canada, writes Joshua Pearce, John M. Thompson chair in Innovation, cross appointed in the Ivey Business School and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Western University. Photograph courtesy of Bruno, Pixabay.com
If Canada got aggressive with agrivoltaics we would have more healthy food for our tables, more income for our farmers, more solar jobs, lower
Solar makes up about only one per cent of all electricity generation in Canada, writes Joshua Pearce, John M. Thompson chair in Innovation, cross appointed in the Ivey Business School and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Western University. Photograph courtesy of Bruno, Pixabay.com
To further the electrical grid renewal and decarbonization there are some 'low-hanging fruit' initiatives that would indicate at least an attempt to progress toward
There are many paths that we can take transforming the electricity system looking forward, but we should surely begin with the ones that use existing, proven technologies to create investment in Canada, writes David A. Johnson, a professor in the department of mechanical engineering at the University of Waterloo. Photograph courtesy of Jukka Niittymaa, Pixabay.com
To further the electrical grid renewal and decarbonization there are some 'low-hanging fruit' initiatives that would indicate at least an attempt to progress toward
To further the electrical grid renewal and decarbonization there are some 'low-hanging fruit' initiatives that would indicate at least an attempt to progress toward
There are many paths that we can take transforming the electricity system looking forward, but we should surely begin with the ones that use existing, proven technologies to create investment in Canada, writes David A. Johnson, a professor in the department of mechanical engineering at the University of Waterloo. Photograph courtesy of Jukka Niittymaa, Pixabay.com
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House on May 6, 2025. The recent royal visit engaged Canadians, and reminded the Orange One that Canada is very much a real country, a fully sovereign nation under a constitutional monarchy, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)
Political leadership requires civility and collegiality to get things done. That is the promise of Mark Carney, compared to the Dark Ages of Donald
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House on May 6, 2025. The recent royal visit engaged Canadians, and reminded the Orange One that Canada is very much a real country, a fully sovereign nation under a constitutional monarchy, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)
Newly elected Members of Parliament attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The opposition parties have a duty to hold the government to account, but they should come up with more serious questions to fit the
Newly elected Members of Parliament attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew declared a state of emergency in the province last week because of fast-spreading and extreme wildfires in northern Manitoba. Thousands of First Nations people in northern Manitoba were evacuated. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The global economy and Canada’s part in it is worth some focus, for sure. But one has to wonder if climate change in this very
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew declared a state of emergency in the province last week because of fast-spreading and extreme wildfires in northern Manitoba. Thousands of First Nations people in northern Manitoba were evacuated. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Via Rail’s high-frequency trains would have been faster (and more reliable) than its current service, which was intended to be a selling point to jaded would-be riders, but wouldn't be high-speed rail, not like the Europeans have, writes Matt Gurney. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Justin Trudeau promised high-speed rail at the end of his mandate. It's now an opportunity for Mark Carney How much faster can we get
Via Rail’s high-frequency trains would have been faster (and more reliable) than its current service, which was intended to be a selling point to jaded would-be riders, but wouldn't be high-speed rail, not like the Europeans have, writes Matt Gurney. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Canada is facing a shortage of skilled workers—including in engineering—underscoring the need for greater investments in engineering programs to attract and retain students.
Aerial view of the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station near Kincardine, Ont. Educating more nuclear engineers will be essential as Canada increasingly turns to nuclear power as a clean energy source, write Hossam Kishawy and Salam Ali. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia
Canada is facing a shortage of skilled workers—including in engineering—underscoring the need for greater investments in engineering programs to attract and retain students.
Canada is facing a shortage of skilled workers—including in engineering—underscoring the need for greater investments in engineering programs to attract and retain students.
Aerial view of the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station near Kincardine, Ont. Educating more nuclear engineers will be essential as Canada increasingly turns to nuclear power as a clean energy source, write Hossam Kishawy and Salam Ali. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia
As the industry continues to evolve, engineers are increasingly focused on economic and ecological efficiency, driving the design of lighter, more sustainable vehicles.
As Canada re-envisions the car industry, including ramping up parts manufacturing in our own country, engineers have a critical role to play, writes Hossam Kishawy. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
As the industry continues to evolve, engineers are increasingly focused on economic and ecological efficiency, driving the design of lighter, more sustainable vehicles.
As the industry continues to evolve, engineers are increasingly focused on economic and ecological efficiency, driving the design of lighter, more sustainable vehicles.
As Canada re-envisions the car industry, including ramping up parts manufacturing in our own country, engineers have a critical role to play, writes Hossam Kishawy. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
A stable, coherent regulatory environment with well-structured incentives to attract the investments needed is a necessary step toward solving the affordability portion of the energy trilemma, writes Olha Sotska, policy adviser at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
While the growth of renewables is critical (and to be continued), they will largely be layered on top of existing traditional energy sources, rather
A stable, coherent regulatory environment with well-structured incentives to attract the investments needed is a necessary step toward solving the affordability portion of the energy trilemma, writes Olha Sotska, policy adviser at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
If we want a nation-building project in Canada that creates jobs, investment, increases energy resilience and sets us up for economic success for the next decade and beyond, then creating a cross-Canadian clean electricity grid is it, writes Will Noel and Jason Wang of the Pembina Institute. Photograph courtesy of Eric Anada, Pexels.com
No matter the industry, there’s one thing that’s always bad for investment: uncertainty. And in the last two years, the Government of Alberta has
If we want a nation-building project in Canada that creates jobs, investment, increases energy resilience and sets us up for economic success for the next decade and beyond, then creating a cross-Canadian clean electricity grid is it, writes Will Noel and Jason Wang of the Pembina Institute. Photograph courtesy of Eric Anada, Pexels.com
There is a strong need to reformulate the energy equation to address electrification challenges in Canada since there is no more feasible cross-border electricity
Key challenges come out of an integrated electricity network with cross-border electricity trade, and out of bilateral agreements to facilitate the exchange of electricity between Canadian provinces and American states, writes Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, a professor and the director of the Clean Energy Research Laboratory at Ontario Tech University. Photograph courtesy of minka2507, Pixabay.com
There is a strong need to reformulate the energy equation to address electrification challenges in Canada since there is no more feasible cross-border electricity
There is a strong need to reformulate the energy equation to address electrification challenges in Canada since there is no more feasible cross-border electricity
Key challenges come out of an integrated electricity network with cross-border electricity trade, and out of bilateral agreements to facilitate the exchange of electricity between Canadian provinces and American states, writes Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, a professor and the director of the Clean Energy Research Laboratory at Ontario Tech University. Photograph courtesy of minka2507, Pixabay.com
Interim NDP leader Don Davies says the party is pushing for additional resources amidst return to Parliament without recognized House status and the fewest seats ever won in the party’s history. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
After a devastating election that shrunk the NDP caucus, interim leader Don Davies says his caucus can still play an important role, predicting that
Interim NDP leader Don Davies says the party is pushing for additional resources amidst return to Parliament without recognized House status and the fewest seats ever won in the party’s history. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has not yet moved the motion required to formally begin the selection process for committees. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, a recap of what went down in the Senate this week.
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has not yet moved the motion required to formally begin the selection process for committees. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
In a post-Throne Speech panel hosted by the Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy, former British Columbia MP Peter Julian noted the speech only signalled maintaining the current national pharmacare program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former NDP MP Peter Julian says pharmacare, in its current state, was only meant to be the initial step to universal drug coverage, and
In a post-Throne Speech panel hosted by the Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy, former British Columbia MP Peter Julian noted the speech only signalled maintaining the current national pharmacare program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
PSG Senator Peter Harder has introduced a historic bill in the Upper Chamber, titled An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause). Its main goal is to put in place legislative safeguards to prevent the excessive use of the notwithstanding clause at the federal level, writes Errol Mendes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Senator Peter Harder's bill would prohibit the pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause at the federal level.
PSG Senator Peter Harder has introduced a historic bill in the Upper Chamber, titled An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause). Its main goal is to put in place legislative safeguards to prevent the excessive use of the notwithstanding clause at the federal level, writes Errol Mendes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Newly elected Conservative MP Michael Ma, left, who represents Markham-Unionville, Ont., and Billy Morin, who represents Edmonton Northwest, Alta., attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21, 2025. They will have to set up their riding offices, too. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Never lose sight of the prime directive: you want to put in place a team to deal with an inordinate number of complicated files
Newly elected Conservative MP Michael Ma, left, who represents Markham-Unionville, Ont., and Billy Morin, who represents Edmonton Northwest, Alta., attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21, 2025. They will have to set up their riding offices, too. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, left, Health Minister Marjorie Michel, Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald are among the ministers who have named chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Stuart Benson
The list includes some first-time chiefs of staff, along with plenty of familiar faces.
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, left, Health Minister Marjorie Michel, Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald are among the ministers who have named chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Stuart Benson
Prime Minister Mark Carney's public across-cabinet missive is short and broad, outlining only seven priorities for all 28 ministers, and departing from his predecessor's
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s singular mandate letter addressed to all ministers, released May 21, puts the onus on ministers to develop their individual priorities within his broader commitments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney's public across-cabinet missive is short and broad, outlining only seven priorities for all 28 ministers, and departing from his predecessor's
Prime Minister Mark Carney's public across-cabinet missive is short and broad, outlining only seven priorities for all 28 ministers, and departing from his predecessor's
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s singular mandate letter addressed to all ministers, released May 21, puts the onus on ministers to develop their individual priorities within his broader commitments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Tourists don’t feel the immediate effects of the countries clamping down, but journalists are the canaries in the coalmine, and I’m certainly feeling the
Quite suddenly, under President Donald Trump, the United States has become just another great power where foreigners watch what they say, try to minimize contacts with official bodies, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Daniel Torok
Tourists don’t feel the immediate effects of the countries clamping down, but journalists are the canaries in the coalmine, and I’m certainly feeling the
Tourists don’t feel the immediate effects of the countries clamping down, but journalists are the canaries in the coalmine, and I’m certainly feeling the
Quite suddenly, under President Donald Trump, the United States has become just another great power where foreigners watch what they say, try to minimize contacts with official bodies, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Daniel Torok
Delegates vote on a resolution at the NDP's 2023 convention. With the goal of broadening the party’s appeal, NDP leadership has adopted the posture of Liberal centrism. The result is blurred lines, policy convergence, and disenchanted voters, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In losing official status, the NDP faces a hard test: does it remain tied to power politics or return to its social democratic origins?
Delegates vote on a resolution at the NDP's 2023 convention. With the goal of broadening the party’s appeal, NDP leadership has adopted the posture of Liberal centrism. The result is blurred lines, policy convergence, and disenchanted voters, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Some Canadians are paying slightly higher employment insurance premiums in nominal dollars than they were in 2015, while many others are seeing a reduction
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Liberal government’s instinct to keep secret a small, but increasing, number of cabinet orders continues as 26 orders-in-council have been withheld from public
Of the more than 1,000 cabinet orders that have been adopted so far in 2022, the Privy Council Office has kept 26 of them secret. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Liberal government’s instinct to keep secret a small, but increasing, number of cabinet orders continues as 26 orders-in-council have been withheld from public
The Liberal government’s instinct to keep secret a small, but increasing, number of cabinet orders continues as 26 orders-in-council have been withheld from public
Of the more than 1,000 cabinet orders that have been adopted so far in 2022, the Privy Council Office has kept 26 of them secret. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
