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Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will meet her counterpart from the European Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will meet her counterpart from the European Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
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
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
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
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
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
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
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
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2025
Mark Carney
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
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2025
Mark Carney
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
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
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
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
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
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
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
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
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
Mark Carney
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
Mark Carney
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
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
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
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
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
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
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
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
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
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 9, 2025
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
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
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 9, 2025
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
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
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
Sharon Musgrave
Recently retired senior CBC producer Sharon Musgrave is an unforgettable force, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
Sharon Musgrave
Recently retired senior CBC producer Sharon Musgrave is an unforgettable force, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
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
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
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
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 9, 2025
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
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 9, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 9, 2025
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
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
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
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
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
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
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
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
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
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
Mark Carney
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
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
Mark Carney
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
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
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
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
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
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 7, 2025
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
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 7, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 7, 2025
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
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
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
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
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
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps present the colours at the Fourth of July celebration. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps present the colours at the Fourth of July celebration. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 7, 2025
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
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 7, 2025
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
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
Chrystia Freelan
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
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
Chrystia Freelan
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
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
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
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
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
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 7, 2025
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
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 7, 2025
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
Patrick Brazeau
Non-affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau is an advocate for mental health for men and boys. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Patrick Brazeau
Non-affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau is an advocate for mental health for men and boys. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
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
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
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
Opinion | BY RABIA KHEDR | October 17, 2022
Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough, right, with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland in August 2020. Following the introduction of Bill C-22, disabled Canadians felt heard and validated after feeling left behind by the government’s ableist responses to the pandemic, writes Rabia Khedr. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RABIA KHEDR | October 17, 2022
Opinion | BY RABIA KHEDR | October 17, 2022
Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough, right, with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland in August 2020. Following the introduction of Bill C-22, disabled Canadians felt heard and validated after feeling left behind by the government’s ableist responses to the pandemic, writes Rabia Khedr. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 17, 2022
The latest Tory prime minister, Liz Truss, is likely to be overthrown by her party’s own rebellious Members of Parliament by the end of this month, writes Gwynne Dyer. No. 10 Downing Street photograph courtesy of Simon Dawson
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 17, 2022
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 17, 2022
The latest Tory prime minister, Liz Truss, is likely to be overthrown by her party’s own rebellious Members of Parliament by the end of this month, writes Gwynne Dyer. No. 10 Downing Street photograph courtesy of Simon Dawson
Opinion | BY CAROL THIESSEN, NYAMBURA GITHAIGA | October 17, 2022
Canada needs to bolster local food producers, particularly women, to grow a variety of nutritious foods that would contribute to healthy diets, write Nyambura Githaiga and Carol Thiessen. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY CAROL THIESSEN, NYAMBURA GITHAIGA | October 17, 2022
Opinion | BY CAROL THIESSEN, NYAMBURA GITHAIGA | October 17, 2022
Canada needs to bolster local food producers, particularly women, to grow a variety of nutritious foods that would contribute to healthy diets, write Nyambura Githaiga and Carol Thiessen. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 17, 2022
New Alberta Premier Danielle Smith may be able to harness the power of conservatism in Alberta to win, but given the missteps of her first few days in office, that seems unlikely, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times file photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 17, 2022
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 17, 2022
New Alberta Premier Danielle Smith may be able to harness the power of conservatism in Alberta to win, but given the missteps of her first few days in office, that seems unlikely, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times file photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 17, 2022
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 17, 2022
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 17, 2022
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 17, 2022
Indigenous women, pictured Feb. 24, 2020, protesting against the Coastal Gas pipeline. In a sample of more than 21,000 women in leadership positions in corporate Canada, fewer than one per cent of c-suite roles are held by Indigenous women, according to the 2022 Annual Report Card on Gender Diversity and Leadership by the Prosperity Project. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 17, 2022
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | October 17, 2022
Indigenous women, pictured Feb. 24, 2020, protesting against the Coastal Gas pipeline. In a sample of more than 21,000 women in leadership positions in corporate Canada, fewer than one per cent of c-suite roles are held by Indigenous women, according to the 2022 Annual Report Card on Gender Diversity and Leadership by the Prosperity Project. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 17, 2022
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and now top Conservative MPs Tim Uppal, Melissa Lantsman, Jasraj Hallan, and Leslyn Lewis. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and handouts
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 17, 2022
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 17, 2022
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and now top Conservative MPs Tim Uppal, Melissa Lantsman, Jasraj Hallan, and Leslyn Lewis. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and handouts
Opinion | BY JANE GOODYER | October 17, 2022
Canada is facing a digital skills shortage that, if left unaddressed, will present a major barrier to business growth across all sectors and industries, writes Jane Goodyear. Image Pixabay
Opinion | BY JANE GOODYER | October 17, 2022
Opinion | BY JANE GOODYER | October 17, 2022
Canada is facing a digital skills shortage that, if left unaddressed, will present a major barrier to business growth across all sectors and industries, writes Jane Goodyear. Image Pixabay
Opinion | October 17, 2022
Opinion | October 17, 2022
Opinion | October 17, 2022
Opinion | BY DAVID HUTTON | October 17, 2022
Integrity Commissioner Joe Friday, pictured in this file photo. Although the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner is responsible for overseeing the entire federal public sector with its approximately 400,000 employees spending about $1-billion per day, PSIC rarely finds anything amiss. It has found only 18 cases of wrongdoing in its 15 years of operation, in spite of receiving more than 1,500 disclosures of wrongdoing from whistleblowers, writes David Hutton. The Hill Times file photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY DAVID HUTTON | October 17, 2022
Opinion | BY DAVID HUTTON | October 17, 2022
Integrity Commissioner Joe Friday, pictured in this file photo. Although the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner is responsible for overseeing the entire federal public sector with its approximately 400,000 employees spending about $1-billion per day, PSIC rarely finds anything amiss. It has found only 18 cases of wrongdoing in its 15 years of operation, in spite of receiving more than 1,500 disclosures of wrongdoing from whistleblowers, writes David Hutton. The Hill Times file photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 17, 2022
Ginette Tardif, a labour relations officer for PIPSC, passes through a piece of plastic used to separate the COVID unit at the Fort Hope nursing station. Tariff, along with PIPSC president Jennifer Carr, were visiting to asses the nursing crisis in Northern Canada. Photograph courtesy of Ryan Walter Wagner/PIPSC
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 17, 2022
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 17, 2022
Ginette Tardif, a labour relations officer for PIPSC, passes through a piece of plastic used to separate the COVID unit at the Fort Hope nursing station. Tariff, along with PIPSC president Jennifer Carr, were visiting to asses the nursing crisis in Northern Canada. Photograph courtesy of Ryan Walter Wagner/PIPSC
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 17, 2022
Minister of Innovation François-Philippe Champagne announced more than $85-million for 76 grants through the College and Community Innovation program on Oct. 14, with the goal of supporting research and development at post-secondary educational institutions across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 17, 2022
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 17, 2022
Minister of Innovation François-Philippe Champagne announced more than $85-million for 76 grants through the College and Community Innovation program on Oct. 14, with the goal of supporting research and development at post-secondary educational institutions across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | October 17, 2022
Canadian artist and political cartoonist Michael de Adder, left, and his Oct. 3 cartoon for The Hill Times depicting Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as the lead in the 1976 horror film, 'The Omen,' directed by Richard Donner and written by David Seltzer. Photograph, image courtesy of Twitter
Opinion | October 17, 2022
Opinion | October 17, 2022
Canadian artist and political cartoonist Michael de Adder, left, and his Oct. 3 cartoon for The Hill Times depicting Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as the lead in the 1976 horror film, 'The Omen,' directed by Richard Donner and written by David Seltzer. Photograph, image courtesy of Twitter
Opinion | BY ANDREW CARDOZO | October 17, 2022
Freedom Convoy protesters, pictured Feb. 12, 2022, in downtown Ottawa. How come the Canadian political system has gotten so weirdly turned around where the government is on the defensive for acting, while the insurrectionists are the heroes, writes Andrew Cardozo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CARDOZO | October 17, 2022
Opinion | BY ANDREW CARDOZO | October 17, 2022
Freedom Convoy protesters, pictured Feb. 12, 2022, in downtown Ottawa. How come the Canadian political system has gotten so weirdly turned around where the government is on the defensive for acting, while the insurrectionists are the heroes, writes Andrew Cardozo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | October 17, 2022
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland appeared before the House of Commons Finance Committee on Oct. 3, 2022, to answer MP's questions about the government's bill to temporarily boost the GST credit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | October 17, 2022
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | October 17, 2022
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland appeared before the House of Commons Finance Committee on Oct. 3, 2022, to answer MP's questions about the government's bill to temporarily boost the GST credit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALEXANDRA CUTEAN | October 17, 2022
Canada’s immigration backlog hovers over the one million mark, and the pull of high salaries continue to make working for a U.S. company an attractive option for Canadian STEM talent, according to Alexandra Cutean, the Chief Research Officer at the Information and Communications Technology Council. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ALEXANDRA CUTEAN | October 17, 2022
Opinion | BY ALEXANDRA CUTEAN | October 17, 2022
Canada’s immigration backlog hovers over the one million mark, and the pull of high salaries continue to make working for a U.S. company an attractive option for Canadian STEM talent, according to Alexandra Cutean, the Chief Research Officer at the Information and Communications Technology Council. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 17, 2022
The riding of Mississauga-Lakeshore has been vacant since May, when former Liberal MP Sven Spengemann, left, resigned. To succeed him, the Conservatives have appointed Ron Chinnzer, left; the NDP candidate in the riding is Julia Kole; and Green candidate is Mary Kidnew. As of last week, the Liberals had not nominated a candidate. Photographs courtesy of Twitter, LinkedIn and Mary Kidnew
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 17, 2022
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 17, 2022
The riding of Mississauga-Lakeshore has been vacant since May, when former Liberal MP Sven Spengemann, left, resigned. To succeed him, the Conservatives have appointed Ron Chinnzer, left; the NDP candidate in the riding is Julia Kole; and Green candidate is Mary Kidnew. As of last week, the Liberals had not nominated a candidate. Photographs courtesy of Twitter, LinkedIn and Mary Kidnew
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | October 17, 2022
Some green space behind the Canadian Museum of History, where a portion of the ancient ossuary likely would have been. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | October 17, 2022
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | October 17, 2022
Some green space behind the Canadian Museum of History, where a portion of the ancient ossuary likely would have been. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 17, 2022
John Delacourt, who also spends time as a top government lobbyist, has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize for his short story Liner Notes Photograph courtesy of John Delacourt
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 17, 2022
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 17, 2022
John Delacourt, who also spends time as a top government lobbyist, has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize for his short story Liner Notes Photograph courtesy of John Delacourt
Opinion | BY TED HEWITT | October 17, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has also brought building domestic resilience to the forefront of many national agendas, writes Ted Hewitt. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY TED HEWITT | October 17, 2022
Opinion | BY TED HEWITT | October 17, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has also brought building domestic resilience to the forefront of many national agendas, writes Ted Hewitt. Image courtesy of Pixabay