How well is the government meeting its diversity targets? The 2023-24 Employment Equity report offers a window into federal efforts to bring about change.
The 2023-24 employment equity report is likely to be the last analysis occurring during a period of growth in the core public service, as the government embarks on a spending review across all departments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
How well is the government meeting its diversity targets? The 2023-24 Employment Equity report offers a window into federal efforts to bring about change.
How well is the government meeting its diversity targets? The 2023-24 Employment Equity report offers a window into federal efforts to bring about change.
The 2023-24 employment equity report is likely to be the last analysis occurring during a period of growth in the core public service, as the government embarks on a spending review across all departments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
First Nations are in a legal bind with drugs coming into our communities. Under current federal legislation, Canada Post requires 'reasonable grounds' before they
The issue of drugs in mail sent through Canada Post goes far beyond one Crown corporation. Our sovereignty means nothing if we cannot control what comes into our own territories, writes Michael Yellowback and Angela Levasseur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
First Nations are in a legal bind with drugs coming into our communities. Under current federal legislation, Canada Post requires 'reasonable grounds' before they
First Nations are in a legal bind with drugs coming into our communities. Under current federal legislation, Canada Post requires 'reasonable grounds' before they
The issue of drugs in mail sent through Canada Post goes far beyond one Crown corporation. Our sovereignty means nothing if we cannot control what comes into our own territories, writes Michael Yellowback and Angela Levasseur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
We should also hope that the lawless nature of Donald Trump’s trade negotiations will be restrained not only by the actions of other major
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
A proposed system of parallel reviews aims to disallow anti-competitive mergers or collaborations, but could block transactions that benefit airline passengers and likely reduce
If economies of scale allow large airlines to operate more efficiently than small ones, airline passengers may well be better off when two airlines merge, writes Matthew Lau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A proposed system of parallel reviews aims to disallow anti-competitive mergers or collaborations, but could block transactions that benefit airline passengers and likely reduce
A proposed system of parallel reviews aims to disallow anti-competitive mergers or collaborations, but could block transactions that benefit airline passengers and likely reduce
If economies of scale allow large airlines to operate more efficiently than small ones, airline passengers may well be better off when two airlines merge, writes Matthew Lau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with First Nations chiefs today to address opposition to his new major projects fast-tracking law. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, an unofficial India-Canada conference is happening in Ottawa today.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with First Nations chiefs today to address opposition to his new major projects fast-tracking law. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has seven confirmed staffers officially working in her office as of mid-July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, an updated look at National Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Andrew Green has been named director of operations.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has seven confirmed staffers officially working in her office as of mid-July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Severe cuts to the budgets of UN humanitarian agencies, including those dealing with refugees and children, have set off panic through the organization.
Severe cuts to the budgets of UN humanitarian agencies, including those dealing with refugees and children, have set off panic through the organization.
Severe cuts to the budgets of UN humanitarian agencies, including those dealing with refugees and children, have set off panic through the organization.
Bob Rae is Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bill C-5 includes 'very dangerous' language that gives 'sweeping powers' to cabinet to disregard important laws, says Kate Kempton, the senior counsel for the
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing a legal challenge against Bill C-5, which allows projects deemed by cabinet to be in the 'national interest' to override several environmental laws. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bill C-5 includes 'very dangerous' language that gives 'sweeping powers' to cabinet to disregard important laws, says Kate Kempton, the senior counsel for the
Bill C-5 includes 'very dangerous' language that gives 'sweeping powers' to cabinet to disregard important laws, says Kate Kempton, the senior counsel for the
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing a legal challenge against Bill C-5, which allows projects deemed by cabinet to be in the 'national interest' to override several environmental laws. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney has championed increased trade and defence links to Europe as part of diversification efforts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada's vacant ambassadorial posting in Germany is just one important embassy abroad that will soon need to be filled as most G7 envoys near
Prime Minister Mark Carney has championed increased trade and defence links to Europe as part of diversification efforts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Norbert Lammert was president of Germany's Bundestag from 2005 to 2017. He now serves as chair of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Both Canada and Germany are 'challenged' by the Trump's administration's 'new understanding' of transatlantic relations, says Norbert Lammert.
Norbert Lammert was president of Germany's Bundestag from 2005 to 2017. He now serves as chair of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the provincial and territorial premiers to discuss the nation's response to the latest tariff action from U.S. President Donald Trump in Huntsville, Ont., on July 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world
THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the provincial and territorial premiers to discuss the nation's response to the latest tariff action from U.S. President Donald Trump in Huntsville, Ont., on July 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney meet alongside the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on June 17. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
India and Canada should see each other not as hesitant allies, but as natural partners for resilient growth.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney meet alongside the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on June 17. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
The political honeymoon Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has enjoyed since the election may have left them unprepared for the strength of the opposition they now face, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The summer months often provide a buffer from intense public scrutiny, but come fall, all eyes will be on the government as it unveils
The political honeymoon Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has enjoyed since the election may have left them unprepared for the strength of the opposition they now face, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Five cranes currently surround Centre Block. Three sit inside the Parliament Welcome Centre pit to facilitate construction of the new underground complex, with two flanking Centre Block's east and west ends to haul material in and out of its internal courtyards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Meanwhile, workers continue to haul bedrock out from under the historic Centre Block building as part of excavations that will reach 23 metres below
Five cranes currently surround Centre Block. Three sit inside the Parliament Welcome Centre pit to facilitate construction of the new underground complex, with two flanking Centre Block's east and west ends to haul material in and out of its internal courtyards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux’s term is up on Sept. 2. The House and Senate finance committees both passed motions urging his reappointment.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux’s term is up soon, with no replacement named as a major fall reset is about to unfold.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux’s term is up on Sept. 2. The House and Senate finance committees both passed motions urging his reappointment.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Volume production and technical innovations have brought the price of solar panels down so low that China is exporting them in huge quantities even to developing countries, writes Gwynne Dyer.
Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Coal, gas, and oil account for about 75 per cent of overall greenhouse gas emissions, so seeing countries like China rapidly switching to cheaper
Volume production and technical innovations have brought the price of solar panels down so low that China is exporting them in huge quantities even to developing countries, writes Gwynne Dyer.
Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Highly restrictive bid criteria made competition 'impossible' for Canadian and European companies to secure the contract for military night-vision goggles, says a filing from
Defence Minister David McGuinty said he would 'look into' the terms of the contract before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal called for the government to put a hold on the procurement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Highly restrictive bid criteria made competition 'impossible' for Canadian and European companies to secure the contract for military night-vision goggles, says a filing from
Highly restrictive bid criteria made competition 'impossible' for Canadian and European companies to secure the contract for military night-vision goggles, says a filing from
Defence Minister David McGuinty said he would 'look into' the terms of the contract before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal called for the government to put a hold on the procurement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has filled some key staff positions in his new ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has made progress in staffing up his new office, and Rob Jamieson is chief of staff
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has filled some key staff positions in his new ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A technical loophole is letting us undermine our climate commitments, and ignores the fundamental reality that greenhouse gas emissions affect our climate regardless of
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson and the government should reconsider the decision and require a comprehensive environmental assessment of the Vista coal mine expansion, writes Stephen Wilton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A technical loophole is letting us undermine our climate commitments, and ignores the fundamental reality that greenhouse gas emissions affect our climate regardless of
A technical loophole is letting us undermine our climate commitments, and ignores the fundamental reality that greenhouse gas emissions affect our climate regardless of
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson and the government should reconsider the decision and require a comprehensive environmental assessment of the Vista coal mine expansion, writes Stephen Wilton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
As the federal Liberals move forward with their financial review, it’s important that they are transparent with Canadians about the actual real-life impacts of
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in the West Block on June 20, 2025, after the passage of Bill C-5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As the federal Liberals move forward with their financial review, it’s important that they are transparent with Canadians about the actual real-life impacts of
As the federal Liberals move forward with their financial review, it’s important that they are transparent with Canadians about the actual real-life impacts of
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in the West Block on June 20, 2025, after the passage of Bill C-5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As a part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, right, spending review of government operations, departments that serve Indigenous Peoples—including Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada led by Minister Rebecca Alty, left—must be required to fulfill their spending obligations and "get the money out the door," writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
CIRNAC and ISC must be forced to actually get the money out the door to Indigenous communities because this is the rare case in
As a part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, right, spending review of government operations, departments that serve Indigenous Peoples—including Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada led by Minister Rebecca Alty, left—must be required to fulfill their spending obligations and "get the money out the door," writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said in a recent speech that the climate is changing, and the Canadian economy has to be retooled to reflect that reality, but Shawn McCarthy argues that Hodgson's government has not demonstrated the same urgency around clean-economy policies that it has shown with deregulation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It will take enormous commitment and discipline to meet the bold promise of making Canada a clean energy superpower—traits that have not yet been
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said in a recent speech that the climate is changing, and the Canadian economy has to be retooled to reflect that reality, but Shawn McCarthy argues that Hodgson's government has not demonstrated the same urgency around clean-economy policies that it has shown with deregulation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters as he arrives for the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on Nov. 1, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters as he arrives for the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on Nov. 1, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Speaking at the Economic Club of Canada on Oct. 30, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly presented a detailed new foreign policy framework. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The framework stands on two planks: defending Canadian sovereignty, and using pragmatic diplomacy to prevent global conflicts.
Speaking at the Economic Club of Canada on Oct. 30, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly presented a detailed new foreign policy framework. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The government-appointed Sustainable Finance Action Council has produced a 'roadmap' for a taxonomy that could unlock billions of dollars in climate investments. The next
From Nov. 1-2 in Ottawa, the Sustainable Finance Forum is hosting a who’s who of financial leaders, policy makers, and experts to engage in conversations that are focused on key actions to drive urgent progress on sustainability. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
The government-appointed Sustainable Finance Action Council has produced a 'roadmap' for a taxonomy that could unlock billions of dollars in climate investments. The next
The government-appointed Sustainable Finance Action Council has produced a 'roadmap' for a taxonomy that could unlock billions of dollars in climate investments. The next
From Nov. 1-2 in Ottawa, the Sustainable Finance Forum is hosting a who’s who of financial leaders, policy makers, and experts to engage in conversations that are focused on key actions to drive urgent progress on sustainability. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Prince Edward Island Senator Percy Downe says that considering the plunging polling numbers, Justin Trudeau could finalize his future plans by February. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Munster
There’s a lot of chattering going on within the Liberal Party about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s future plans and they all expect a decision
Prince Edward Island Senator Percy Downe says that considering the plunging polling numbers, Justin Trudeau could finalize his future plans by February. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Munster
Named in 125 communications reports as of Oct. 30, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, is the most lobbied minister in the government. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, centre, was fifth with 72 reports, and Treasury Board President Anita Anand rounds off the top 10 with 48. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Lawyer and Lobbying Act adviser W. Scott Thurlow says the lobbying commissioner ‘bends over backwards’ to educate organizations about the rules.
Named in 125 communications reports as of Oct. 30, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, is the most lobbied minister in the government. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, centre, was fifth with 72 reports, and Treasury Board President Anita Anand rounds off the top 10 with 48. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Alberta judge Mary Moreau has been appointed to the Supreme Court, and Joy SpearChief-Morris to start political reporter gig at the Toronto Star to cover
The Hill Times columnist and co-host of the Bad + Bitchy podcast Erica Ifill has won The Samara Centre for Democracy's Fourth Pillar award. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Alberta judge Mary Moreau has been appointed to the Supreme Court, and Joy SpearChief-Morris to start political reporter gig at the Toronto Star to cover
Plus, Alberta judge Mary Moreau has been appointed to the Supreme Court, and Joy SpearChief-Morris to start political reporter gig at the Toronto Star to cover
The Hill Times columnist and co-host of the Bad + Bitchy podcast Erica Ifill has won The Samara Centre for Democracy's Fourth Pillar award. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein has reinterpreted the definition of an 'entity' in the post-employment rules, allowing for smoother transitions between government departments.
Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein appeared before the House Ethics Committee on Oct. 16, where he discussed changes to how the federal ethics office administers the Conflict of Interest Act. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein has reinterpreted the definition of an 'entity' in the post-employment rules, allowing for smoother transitions between government departments.
Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein has reinterpreted the definition of an 'entity' in the post-employment rules, allowing for smoother transitions between government departments.
Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein appeared before the House Ethics Committee on Oct. 16, where he discussed changes to how the federal ethics office administers the Conflict of Interest Act. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, heads into the first session of the Canada-CARICOM summit alongside Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, left, and CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Canada-CARICOM strategic partnership paves the way for annual meetings between foreign ministers and senior officials.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, heads into the first session of the Canada-CARICOM summit alongside Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, left, and CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal MP Jenica Atwin, parliamentary sectary to the Indigenous services minister, left, kicked off second reading debate on Bill C-28 on Oct. 20. Former senator Lillian Dyck says she appreciated that Atwin’s speech highlighted how revoking one’s status revokes their identity. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The Liberals’ latest attempt is expected to allow up to 3,500 people to be eligible for Indian status, though it’s ‘just another cleanup,’ says
Liberal MP Jenica Atwin, parliamentary sectary to the Indigenous services minister, left, kicked off second reading debate on Bill C-28 on Oct. 20. Former senator Lillian Dyck says she appreciated that Atwin’s speech highlighted how revoking one’s status revokes their identity. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Post-secondary students took the streets in Montreal on Oct. 30 to protest the Quebec government’s plan to double tuition fees for non-Quebec students. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
To deny one group of citizens their institutions, rights, or access to government services is outright discrimination.
Post-secondary students took the streets in Montreal on Oct. 30 to protest the Quebec government’s plan to double tuition fees for non-Quebec students. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
In his latest book, Canada: Beyond Grudges, Grievances, and Disunity, machinery of government expert Donald Savoie says the accountability of Parliamentarians is the responsibility
‘Take the resources that we give to these officers of Parliament, and give it to the House [and Senate] committees,’ Prof. Donald Savoie says. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In his latest book, Canada: Beyond Grudges, Grievances, and Disunity, machinery of government expert Donald Savoie says the accountability of Parliamentarians is the responsibility
In his latest book, Canada: Beyond Grudges, Grievances, and Disunity, machinery of government expert Donald Savoie says the accountability of Parliamentarians is the responsibility
‘Take the resources that we give to these officers of Parliament, and give it to the House [and Senate] committees,’ Prof. Donald Savoie says. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has no easy fixes and very little likelihood of major shifts in the key economic factors contributing to the public’s discouragement and anxiety, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As long as the economy remains the central political issue, the Liberals’ only real friend is the time between now and the likely federal
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has no easy fixes and very little likelihood of major shifts in the key economic factors contributing to the public’s discouragement and anxiety, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Perhaps former House Speaker Anthony Rota could be appointed as a federal ombudsperson who could demand that government officials respond to citizen comments and inquiries, writes Peter Kirby. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Re: “With social media a key player in political landscape, the roles of Canada’s political institutions need to be redefined, says Savoie,” (The Hill
Perhaps former House Speaker Anthony Rota could be appointed as a federal ombudsperson who could demand that government officials respond to citizen comments and inquiries, writes Peter Kirby. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Re: “Domestic political calculus shapes federal response to Israel-Hamas conflict,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 25). The op-ed by Bhagwant Sandhu cites my research in
Citing only the number of ridings with significant numbers of Jews plays into antisemitic tropes portraying Jews as excessively powerful, writes Andrew Griffith. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Re: “Domestic political calculus shapes federal response to Israel-Hamas conflict,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 25). The op-ed by Bhagwant Sandhu cites my research in
Re: “Domestic political calculus shapes federal response to Israel-Hamas conflict,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 25). The op-ed by Bhagwant Sandhu cites my research in
Citing only the number of ridings with significant numbers of Jews plays into antisemitic tropes portraying Jews as excessively powerful, writes Andrew Griffith. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Israel has every right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, but not to kill or injure innocent Palestinian civilians in the process. Unspeakable tragedies
Israel has every right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, but not to kill or injure innocent Palestinian civilians in the process. Unspeakable tragedies
Israel has every right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, but not to kill or injure innocent Palestinian civilians in the process. Unspeakable tragedies
As a 40-year-old man, when you pack up your old life for a new one where you don’t have a job or really a plan other than being there to support your family you will likely become a hunk, a chunk, or a monk, writes Andrew Elliott. Pexels photograph by Wallace Silva
Why move to a new place if you’re not looking to engage with a new perspective? It’s the initial groundwork that’s tough, but the
As a 40-year-old man, when you pack up your old life for a new one where you don’t have a job or really a plan other than being there to support your family you will likely become a hunk, a chunk, or a monk, writes Andrew Elliott. Pexels photograph by Wallace Silva
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1 House Sitting—The House will sit for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 30-Nov. 10). It will break for one week (Nov. 13-17) and
The National Arts Centre's annual gala on Nov. 1 will feature legendary soprano Renée Fleming and the NAC Orchestra under music director Alexander Shelley. The event will honour philanthropic leaders Janice and Earle O'Born. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1 House Sitting—The House will sit for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 30-Nov. 10). It will break for one week (Nov. 13-17) and
The National Arts Centre's annual gala on Nov. 1 will feature legendary soprano Renée Fleming and the NAC Orchestra under music director Alexander Shelley. The event will honour philanthropic leaders Janice and Earle O'Born. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade