Independent Senators Group Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain says Senators understand 'now more than ever' the need 'to scrutinize bills without delaying the government agenda.'
New Senate Conservative Leader Leo Housakos, left, returning Independent Senators Group Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain, returning Canadian Senator Group Leader Scott Tannas, and newly elected Progressive Senate Group Leader, Brian Francis. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Senator Brian Francis
Independent Senators Group Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain says Senators understand 'now more than ever' the need 'to scrutinize bills without delaying the government agenda.'
Independent Senators Group Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain says Senators understand 'now more than ever' the need 'to scrutinize bills without delaying the government agenda.'
New Senate Conservative Leader Leo Housakos, left, returning Independent Senators Group Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain, returning Canadian Senator Group Leader Scott Tannas, and newly elected Progressive Senate Group Leader, Brian Francis. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Senator Brian Francis
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound has been getting briefed on his new job. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Why are billions in public funding flowing offshore instead of helping to develop Canadian industries and foster intellectual property ownership?
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound has been getting briefed on his new job. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The PM must decide wither to continue subsidizing and expanding fossil fuels, or steer decisively toward a clean, independent, and resilient energy future.
Prime Minister Mark Carney must be bold, ambitious, and decisive if he wants to put his mark on a transformation that will build our country’s resilience for decades to come, writes Caroline Brouillette. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The PM must decide wither to continue subsidizing and expanding fossil fuels, or steer decisively toward a clean, independent, and resilient energy future.
The PM must decide wither to continue subsidizing and expanding fossil fuels, or steer decisively toward a clean, independent, and resilient energy future.
Prime Minister Mark Carney must be bold, ambitious, and decisive if he wants to put his mark on a transformation that will build our country’s resilience for decades to come, writes Caroline Brouillette. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured, co-hosts the G7 meeting with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, new MPs get an orientation in parliamentary procedures.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured, co-hosts the G7 meeting with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Conservatives may be more accessible after the election, but don’t bank on them softening their stance on defunding the CBC, says communications strategist
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's post-election press conferences on Parliament Hill have loosened up from the strict four-question limit he held to during the campaign. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Conservatives may be more accessible after the election, but don’t bank on them softening their stance on defunding the CBC, says communications strategist
The Conservatives may be more accessible after the election, but don’t bank on them softening their stance on defunding the CBC, says communications strategist
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's post-election press conferences on Parliament Hill have loosened up from the strict four-question limit he held to during the campaign. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Recent court decisions have recognized that English-speaking Quebecers are a unique community, with our own important institutions, and we need more of this.
Nationalist francophones often portray Anglo Quebecers as their adversaries for long ago slights, but we are much more allies than they may think, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by Tim Marshall
Recent court decisions have recognized that English-speaking Quebecers are a unique community, with our own important institutions, and we need more of this.
Recent court decisions have recognized that English-speaking Quebecers are a unique community, with our own important institutions, and we need more of this.
Nationalist francophones often portray Anglo Quebecers as their adversaries for long ago slights, but we are much more allies than they may think, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by Tim Marshall
The feds have seen the opportunity global sports performances provide to advance the country’s reputation, open doors for diplomacy and trade, and boost our
If the prime minister and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden lean in here they could produce some big wins from which we’d all benefit, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The feds have seen the opportunity global sports performances provide to advance the country’s reputation, open doors for diplomacy and trade, and boost our
The feds have seen the opportunity global sports performances provide to advance the country’s reputation, open doors for diplomacy and trade, and boost our
If the prime minister and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden lean in here they could produce some big wins from which we’d all benefit, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 Trade Conference 2025—The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts its Trade Conference 2025, a full-day conversation on trade in Canada’s major economic
The 45th Parliament will get underway on May 26, with MPs filling the House of Commons Chamber for the first time since late 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 Trade Conference 2025—The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts its Trade Conference 2025, a full-day conversation on trade in Canada’s major economic
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 Trade Conference 2025—The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts its Trade Conference 2025, a full-day conversation on trade in Canada’s major economic
The 45th Parliament will get underway on May 26, with MPs filling the House of Commons Chamber for the first time since late 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus: judicial recount confirms the Liberals have Milton East-Halton Hills South, Ont.; former NDP staffer Anthony Salloum launches a 'cathartic' blog; and Tessie Sanci
Louis, top left, Leo, Darcy, centre left, Isey, Noodle, bottom left, and Peanut are just six of the 20 finalists vying for your votes in this year's Cutest Pets on the Hill contest. Photographs courtesy of the Canadian Animal Health Institute
Plus: judicial recount confirms the Liberals have Milton East-Halton Hills South, Ont.; former NDP staffer Anthony Salloum launches a 'cathartic' blog; and Tessie Sanci
Plus: judicial recount confirms the Liberals have Milton East-Halton Hills South, Ont.; former NDP staffer Anthony Salloum launches a 'cathartic' blog; and Tessie Sanci
Louis, top left, Leo, Darcy, centre left, Isey, Noodle, bottom left, and Peanut are just six of the 20 finalists vying for your votes in this year's Cutest Pets on the Hill contest. Photographs courtesy of the Canadian Animal Health Institute
David McGuinty brings a modicum of cabinet experience and a modicum of intelligence awareness to his new defence portfolio, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Defence Minister David McGuinty is going to need a lot of support from Carney's Liberal government to truly right the CAF ship.
David McGuinty brings a modicum of cabinet experience and a modicum of intelligence awareness to his new defence portfolio, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Indigenous Services Canada is being headed by an Indigenous person for the first time ever—something Mandy Gull-Masty says adds to the ‘pressure’ to succeed,
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, and Governor General Mary Simon at the May 13 cabinet ceremony.
The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Indigenous Services Canada is being headed by an Indigenous person for the first time ever—something Mandy Gull-Masty says adds to the ‘pressure’ to succeed,
Indigenous Services Canada is being headed by an Indigenous person for the first time ever—something Mandy Gull-Masty says adds to the ‘pressure’ to succeed,
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, and Governor General Mary Simon at the May 13 cabinet ceremony.
The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
The 20th Century Boys' Dave Fraser, left, Richard Mahoney, centre, and Peter Van Dusen, right, rocked the Rainbow Bistro with their annual spring concert on May 16 and raised $4,500 for PAL Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
The 20th Century Boys returned to the Rainbow Bistro for their annual spring fundraiser, and they rocked it.
The 20th Century Boys' Dave Fraser, left, Richard Mahoney, centre, and Peter Van Dusen, right, rocked the Rainbow Bistro with their annual spring concert on May 16 and raised $4,500 for PAL Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, will probably insist once again that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ‘no cards,’ and must submit, but that wasn’t true then and it isn’t true now, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Although the U.S. president will try to bully Ukraine into accepting Russia’s terms, there is no evidence that Ukraine is really on the brink
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, will probably insist once again that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ‘no cards,’ and must submit, but that wasn’t true then and it isn’t true now, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
The benefit’s onerous application process presents a challenge for patients, especially those who may be among the 6.5 million Canadians without a primary care
At a time when patients struggle to access timely care and physicians lose 18.5 million hours each year to administrative tasks, dumping more paperwork onto doctors’ desks is simply unfathomable, writes Dr. Joss Reimer. Pexels photograph by Polina Tankilevitch
The benefit’s onerous application process presents a challenge for patients, especially those who may be among the 6.5 million Canadians without a primary care
The benefit’s onerous application process presents a challenge for patients, especially those who may be among the 6.5 million Canadians without a primary care
At a time when patients struggle to access timely care and physicians lose 18.5 million hours each year to administrative tasks, dumping more paperwork onto doctors’ desks is simply unfathomable, writes Dr. Joss Reimer. Pexels photograph by Polina Tankilevitch
Stephanie McLean, centre with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon, was sworn in as secretary of state for seniors on May 13. That’s a good first step, but there still needs to be a full ministerial portfolio for older persons, write Gabrielle Gallant and Kahir Lalji. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
With older adults soon to make up a quarter of our population, Canada needs focused and empowered leadership to prepare for the realities of
Stephanie McLean, centre with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon, was sworn in as secretary of state for seniors on May 13. That’s a good first step, but there still needs to be a full ministerial portfolio for older persons, write Gabrielle Gallant and Kahir Lalji. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu will oversee Employment and Social Development Canada in her role, but without a dedicated minister for disability advocacy, some are concerned their voices won't be heard. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The gap comes at a crucial time for advocates, as a new disability benefit program is being criticized for not fulfilling its stated goal
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu will oversee Employment and Social Development Canada in her role, but without a dedicated minister for disability advocacy, some are concerned their voices won't be heard. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Also, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami celebrates country food and culture, Freedom Convoy-inspired play is coming to the NAC, and Métis artist’s work gets national audience.
Authors Kevin Quigley, Kaitlynne Lowe, Sarah Moore and Brianna Wolfe have won this year's prestigious Donner Prize for their book Seized By Uncertainty: The Markets, Media and Special Interests that Shaped Canada’s Response to COVID-19, published by McGill-Queen’s University Press. Book cover and author photographs courtesy of McGill-Queen's University Press
Also, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami celebrates country food and culture, Freedom Convoy-inspired play is coming to the NAC, and Métis artist’s work gets national audience.
Also, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami celebrates country food and culture, Freedom Convoy-inspired play is coming to the NAC, and Métis artist’s work gets national audience.
Authors Kevin Quigley, Kaitlynne Lowe, Sarah Moore and Brianna Wolfe have won this year's prestigious Donner Prize for their book Seized By Uncertainty: The Markets, Media and Special Interests that Shaped Canada’s Response to COVID-19, published by McGill-Queen’s University Press. Book cover and author photographs courtesy of McGill-Queen's University Press
Even though accepting the jet is clearly unconstitutional, as Representative Jamie Raskin and Senator Richard Blumenthal have pointed out, Donald Trump got the gift legally
U.S. Donald Trump accepted a $400-million jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar last week, even though he insists it was a gift to the Pentagon. What people don’t know, and probably never will, is what the other half of the exchange might have been, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Even though accepting the jet is clearly unconstitutional, as Representative Jamie Raskin and Senator Richard Blumenthal have pointed out, Donald Trump got the gift legally
Even though accepting the jet is clearly unconstitutional, as Representative Jamie Raskin and Senator Richard Blumenthal have pointed out, Donald Trump got the gift legally
U.S. Donald Trump accepted a $400-million jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar last week, even though he insists it was a gift to the Pentagon. What people don’t know, and probably never will, is what the other half of the exchange might have been, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Maybe, if this summer’s wildfires and other disruptions become bad enough, they will refocus public attention on climate and Mark Carney’s new government will
It took Alberta Premier Danielle Smith a nano-second (after her 'positive' first conversation with the new prime minister), to trash some of his new cabinet choices, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Maybe, if this summer’s wildfires and other disruptions become bad enough, they will refocus public attention on climate and Mark Carney’s new government will
Maybe, if this summer’s wildfires and other disruptions become bad enough, they will refocus public attention on climate and Mark Carney’s new government will
It took Alberta Premier Danielle Smith a nano-second (after her 'positive' first conversation with the new prime minister), to trash some of his new cabinet choices, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said there will be a fall economic statement, but no federal budget before the summer, which is being slammed by the opposition parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It’s unlikely that Carney and his new cabinet will have much time for summer holidays if they are to deliver a more resilient and
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said there will be a fall economic statement, but no federal budget before the summer, which is being slammed by the opposition parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In his press conference following the appointment of the new cabinet on May 13, Pierre Poilievre said a few nice words in the beginning, but then he could not refrain from individually attacking almost everything about the construction of the new cabinet, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
The country is in a tariff war with Trump and we need all hands deck to save Canadian jobs and industries. If he insists on continuing
In his press conference following the appointment of the new cabinet on May 13, Pierre Poilievre said a few nice words in the beginning, but then he could not refrain from individually attacking almost everything about the construction of the new cabinet, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Author Bryce C. Tingle on why he wrote this book: 'Business corporations are among the most important and powerful institutions in our society, but most Canadians don’t actually know how they are governed and who gets a say in what they do.' Book cover and author photograph courtesy of Cambridge University Press
The following is an excerpt from Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance, by Bryce C. Tingle, shortlisted for this year's Donner Prize, one of the
Author Bryce C. Tingle on why he wrote this book: 'Business corporations are among the most important and powerful institutions in our society, but most Canadians don’t actually know how they are governed and who gets a say in what they do.' Book cover and author photograph courtesy of Cambridge University Press
TUESDAY, MAY 20 Webinar: ‘Elections in Troubled Times’—McGill University hosts a webinar, “Elections in Troubled Times: The 2025 Canadian Election in Historical Perspective Webinar,”
Globe and Mail columnist Andrew Coyne will launch his new book, The Crisis of Canadian Democracy, published by Sutherland Books, on Wednesday, May 21, at the Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
TUESDAY, MAY 20 Webinar: ‘Elections in Troubled Times’—McGill University hosts a webinar, “Elections in Troubled Times: The 2025 Canadian Election in Historical Perspective Webinar,”
TUESDAY, MAY 20 Webinar: ‘Elections in Troubled Times’—McGill University hosts a webinar, “Elections in Troubled Times: The 2025 Canadian Election in Historical Perspective Webinar,”
Globe and Mail columnist Andrew Coyne will launch his new book, The Crisis of Canadian Democracy, published by Sutherland Books, on Wednesday, May 21, at the Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
U.S. President Donald Trump, centre, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok
Trump's disruption shone a light on fundamental changes that are needed in order for Canada to survive and thrive in this new global trade
U.S. President Donald Trump, centre, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok
The Government of Canada’s Challenger jet sits on the tarmac at the Ottawa International Airport on May 17, 2022, after Charles, then-Prince of Wales, and Camilla, then-Duchess of Cornwall, arrive in the National Capital Region stop of their Canadian tour.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Government of Canada’s Challenger jet sits on the tarmac at the Ottawa International Airport on May 17, 2022, after Charles, then-Prince of Wales, and Camilla, then-Duchess of Cornwall, arrive in the National Capital Region stop of their Canadian tour.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly made a public statement recently in support of persecuted women in Iran and Ukraine. To be sure, Ottawa is correct in doing so, but why does it ignore violence against women in countries that we consider to be strong economic and trade partners? The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It's inconceivable that Canada is silent while a woman is raped every 17 minutes in India. Canada can't just choose certain women and ignore
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly made a public statement recently in support of persecuted women in Iran and Ukraine. To be sure, Ottawa is correct in doing so, but why does it ignore violence against women in countries that we consider to be strong economic and trade partners? The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A well-co-ordinated semiconductor ecosystem in Canada will help existing companies expand, new companies to be incubated, and thousands of Canadians be trained to work
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on Oct. 26, 2022. Canada needs a comprehensive Canadian semiconductor ecosystem to develop our world-class talent, writes Gordon Harling. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A well-co-ordinated semiconductor ecosystem in Canada will help existing companies expand, new companies to be incubated, and thousands of Canadians be trained to work
A well-co-ordinated semiconductor ecosystem in Canada will help existing companies expand, new companies to be incubated, and thousands of Canadians be trained to work
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on Oct. 26, 2022. Canada needs a comprehensive Canadian semiconductor ecosystem to develop our world-class talent, writes Gordon Harling. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A report from the Justice & Corporate Accountability Project uses access-to-information records to piece together how embassy and trade commission officials responded when Jennifer
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, seen here on Nov. 28, launched the Voices at Risk guidelines in 2016, when she was Canada's minister for international trade. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A report from the Justice & Corporate Accountability Project uses access-to-information records to piece together how embassy and trade commission officials responded when Jennifer
A report from the Justice & Corporate Accountability Project uses access-to-information records to piece together how embassy and trade commission officials responded when Jennifer
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, seen here on Nov. 28, launched the Voices at Risk guidelines in 2016, when she was Canada's minister for international trade. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh takes questions from reporters outside the House of Commons before Question Period on Dec. 14, 2022, two days after threatening to pull his party's support from the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals over the rising health-care crisis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
‘It’s just too soon’ to throw out the Liberal-NDP deal says Cam Holmstrom, noting NDP threats around withdrawing due to the ongoing health-care crisis
New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh takes questions from reporters outside the House of Commons before Question Period on Dec. 14, 2022, two days after threatening to pull his party's support from the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals over the rising health-care crisis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
To reduce emissions significantly by 2030 and get to net-zero emissions by 2050, it is imperative that industry leaders embrace innovative technologies and that governments design policies and financial incentives that support them. Quickly, writes Apoorv Sinha. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Smart policies and investments can speed up green innovations.
To reduce emissions significantly by 2030 and get to net-zero emissions by 2050, it is imperative that industry leaders embrace innovative technologies and that governments design policies and financial incentives that support them. Quickly, writes Apoorv Sinha. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Plus, the electoral redistribution commission for Manitoba tabled its final proposal on Dec. 6, which includes a reversal of its suggested expansion of Churchill–Keewatinook
Notable boundary changes have been made to the ridings of Saskatchewan Conservative MP Gary Vidal, left, Newfoundland Liberal MP Churence Rogers, and Manitoba NDP MP Niki Ashton between the first and final redistribution proposals. Photographs courtesy of Facebook and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, the electoral redistribution commission for Manitoba tabled its final proposal on Dec. 6, which includes a reversal of its suggested expansion of Churchill–Keewatinook
Plus, the electoral redistribution commission for Manitoba tabled its final proposal on Dec. 6, which includes a reversal of its suggested expansion of Churchill–Keewatinook
Notable boundary changes have been made to the ridings of Saskatchewan Conservative MP Gary Vidal, left, Newfoundland Liberal MP Churence Rogers, and Manitoba NDP MP Niki Ashton between the first and final redistribution proposals. Photographs courtesy of Facebook and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Trucks park in front of Centre Block along Wellington Street on Feb. 17, 2022, as the Freedom Convoy’s occupation of downtown Ottawa enters its third week.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Trucks park in front of Centre Block along Wellington Street on Feb. 17, 2022, as the Freedom Convoy’s occupation of downtown Ottawa enters its third week.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett heads to a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block after speaking with reporters on Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Hill Climbers catches up with some former staffers, including a number of ex-aides in then-Conservative leader Erin O'Toole’s office.
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett heads to a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block after speaking with reporters on Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canadian authorities should end this uncertainty by promising to promptly help bring home all Canadians detained in northeast Syria since at least 2019 by
As the new year approaches, families of Canadians unlawfully detained in dire conditions in northeast Syria are anxiously awaiting Jan. 6. That’s when a court in Canada will resume hearings on whether the government has violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms by not repatriating their loved ones from the war-wracked region. Photograph courtesy of Human Rights Watch
Canadian authorities should end this uncertainty by promising to promptly help bring home all Canadians detained in northeast Syria since at least 2019 by
Canadian authorities should end this uncertainty by promising to promptly help bring home all Canadians detained in northeast Syria since at least 2019 by
As the new year approaches, families of Canadians unlawfully detained in dire conditions in northeast Syria are anxiously awaiting Jan. 6. That’s when a court in Canada will resume hearings on whether the government has violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms by not repatriating their loved ones from the war-wracked region. Photograph courtesy of Human Rights Watch
Immigration lawyers criticize the department for its lack of transparency and poor communication with applicants, as well as for some unfair inconsistencies in policy.
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser boasted a record year for immigration processing in 2022, but four experts in the field—including immigration lawyers and academics—criticized the department for a lack of transparency and inconsistency in the way it applies policies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration lawyers criticize the department for its lack of transparency and poor communication with applicants, as well as for some unfair inconsistencies in policy.
Immigration lawyers criticize the department for its lack of transparency and poor communication with applicants, as well as for some unfair inconsistencies in policy.
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser boasted a record year for immigration processing in 2022, but four experts in the field—including immigration lawyers and academics—criticized the department for a lack of transparency and inconsistency in the way it applies policies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.S. President Joe Biden, left, is reportedly dealing with a request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government to provide it with cluster munitions in its fight against Russia. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and Flickr/President of Ukraine
Ukraine should be provided with robust military assistance to defend itself, but the further use of cluster bombs would be a tragic mistake.
U.S. President Joe Biden, left, is reportedly dealing with a request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government to provide it with cluster munitions in its fight against Russia. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and Flickr/President of Ukraine
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, pictured on the Hill on Nov. 29, 2022. On Dec. 13, Treasury Board tabled its statutory review of Canada's Access to Information Act—two-and-a-half years after it began. It's a dense, bureaucratic essay without concrete recommendations or proposed amendments, passing itself off as a legislative review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Treasury Board is not capable of being the engine and manager of any access-to-information regime, writes Ken Rubin.
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, pictured on the Hill on Nov. 29, 2022. On Dec. 13, Treasury Board tabled its statutory review of Canada's Access to Information Act—two-and-a-half years after it began. It's a dense, bureaucratic essay without concrete recommendations or proposed amendments, passing itself off as a legislative review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau giving increasingly clear signs that he plans to seek re-election, it may no longer be a priority for him to make the supply-and-confidence agreement with the NDP last a full term, says strategist Yan Plante. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pollster David Coletto says opposition parties have not yet drawn clear 'battle lines' to differentiate their own positions from the government.
With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau giving increasingly clear signs that he plans to seek re-election, it may no longer be a priority for him to make the supply-and-confidence agreement with the NDP last a full term, says strategist Yan Plante. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Restorative ocean-based carbon removal offers immense opportunity to tackle twin biodiversity-climate crises and should be a Canadian comparative advantage.
As the host of COP15, and a country that places environmental action at the centre of its domestic and international agendas, Canada is in the unique position to lead implementation of the new Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Restorative ocean-based carbon removal offers immense opportunity to tackle twin biodiversity-climate crises and should be a Canadian comparative advantage.
Restorative ocean-based carbon removal offers immense opportunity to tackle twin biodiversity-climate crises and should be a Canadian comparative advantage.
As the host of COP15, and a country that places environmental action at the centre of its domestic and international agendas, Canada is in the unique position to lead implementation of the new Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
The COP15 agreement spotlighted the need for sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture by increasing biodiversity-friendly practices and implementing innovative approaches that contribute to
As COP15 wrapped just a few days ago in Montreal, hosted by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, we saw important progress on biodiversity targets and an opportunity for Canadian aquaculture to play a significant role, writes Timothy Kennedy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The COP15 agreement spotlighted the need for sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture by increasing biodiversity-friendly practices and implementing innovative approaches that contribute to
The COP15 agreement spotlighted the need for sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture by increasing biodiversity-friendly practices and implementing innovative approaches that contribute to
As COP15 wrapped just a few days ago in Montreal, hosted by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, we saw important progress on biodiversity targets and an opportunity for Canadian aquaculture to play a significant role, writes Timothy Kennedy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former Ontario finance minister Charles Sousa won the Mississauga-Lakeshore election on Dec. 12 by a margin of 14 percentage points, over Conservative candidate Ron Chhinzer, and also defeated NDP candidate Julia Cole. Photographs courtesy of Twitter and Linkedin
The effect of strategic voting is ‘critical’ and a key concern for New Democrats as it could create a 'winning scenario' for the Liberals
Former Ontario finance minister Charles Sousa won the Mississauga-Lakeshore election on Dec. 12 by a margin of 14 percentage points, over Conservative candidate Ron Chhinzer, and also defeated NDP candidate Julia Cole. Photographs courtesy of Twitter and Linkedin
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was Mr. Clean, thought to be so rich that he wouldn’t need to steal, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
President Cyril Ramaphosa was seen as the last, best hope by the remaining uncorrupted parts of the African National Congres, which has seen its
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was Mr. Clean, thought to be so rich that he wouldn’t need to steal, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
