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Uncertainty over ‘sunsetting’ programs as Environment Canada’s spending slashed in half by 2028, pending fall budget update

  • The department's plan for 2025-26 says the massive cuts are due to programs that set to expire, and a significant reduction in the returns
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 18, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin did not respond to a request for comment on Environment and Climate Change Canada's departmental plan forecasting a 50 per cent spending cut by 2027-28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Uncertainty over ‘sunsetting’ programs as Environment Canada’s spending slashed in half by 2028, pending fall budget update

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 18, 2025
  • The department's plan for 2025-26 says the massive cuts are due to programs that set to expire, and a significant reduction in the returns

Uncertainty over ‘sunsetting’ programs as Environment Canada’s spending slashed in half by 2028, pending fall budget update

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 18, 2025
  • The department's plan for 2025-26 says the massive cuts are due to programs that set to expire, and a significant reduction in the returns
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin did not respond to a request for comment on Environment and Climate Change Canada's departmental plan forecasting a 50 per cent spending cut by 2027-28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Take me out to the lawn bowling park

  • On a hot summer night on July 9, lawn bowlers came out to the Elmdale Lawn Bowling Club in Ottawa’s Civic Hospital neighbourhood to
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | July 18, 2025
The Lawn Summer Nights celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, with an event on July 9 that raised $11,619 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Take me out to the lawn bowling park

FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | July 18, 2025
  • On a hot summer night on July 9, lawn bowlers came out to the Elmdale Lawn Bowling Club in Ottawa’s Civic Hospital neighbourhood to

Take me out to the lawn bowling park

FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | July 18, 2025
  • On a hot summer night on July 9, lawn bowlers came out to the Elmdale Lawn Bowling Club in Ottawa’s Civic Hospital neighbourhood to
The Lawn Summer Nights celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, with an event on July 9 that raised $11,619 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ministers update public on wildfires

  • Plus, Canadian investors continued to buy more U.S. shares in May.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 18, 2025
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is among the cabinet members holding a presser on wildfires today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Ministers update public on wildfires

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 18, 2025
  • Plus, Canadian investors continued to buy more U.S. shares in May.

Ministers update public on wildfires

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 18, 2025
  • Plus, Canadian investors continued to buy more U.S. shares in May.
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is among the cabinet members holding a presser on wildfires today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds’ new ‘reciprocal procurement’ policy to limit foreign access to contracts amid U.S. trade tensions

  • The new policy is a testament to the 'changing world order,' says Liberal strategist Geoff Turner. 'Now, if you do not have a procurement
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 17, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound announced a new interim procurement policy on July 14 that allows Canada to limit suppliers from countries that restrict access to their own government contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds’ new ‘reciprocal procurement’ policy to limit foreign access to contracts amid U.S. trade tensions

News | BY IREM KOCA | July 17, 2025
  • The new policy is a testament to the 'changing world order,' says Liberal strategist Geoff Turner. 'Now, if you do not have a procurement

Feds’ new ‘reciprocal procurement’ policy to limit foreign access to contracts amid U.S. trade tensions

News | BY IREM KOCA | July 17, 2025
  • The new policy is a testament to the 'changing world order,' says Liberal strategist Geoff Turner. 'Now, if you do not have a procurement
Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound announced a new interim procurement policy on July 14 that allows Canada to limit suppliers from countries that restrict access to their own government contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The PBO’s take on public service bloat and staffing cuts

  • While the size of the public service is beginning to shrink after more than a decade of growth, the forecasted cuts still leaves the
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
A new report from Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux reports the number of full-time public servants has ballooned from 335,000 in In 2006-07 to 445,000 in 2024-25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The PBO’s take on public service bloat and staffing cuts

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
  • While the size of the public service is beginning to shrink after more than a decade of growth, the forecasted cuts still leaves the

The PBO’s take on public service bloat and staffing cuts

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
  • While the size of the public service is beginning to shrink after more than a decade of growth, the forecasted cuts still leaves the
A new report from Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux reports the number of full-time public servants has ballooned from 335,000 in In 2006-07 to 445,000 in 2024-25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

While Carney negotiates with a lawless president, opposition armchair critics should give the prime minister more room to manoeuvre

  • 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
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | July 17, 2025
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

While Carney negotiates with a lawless president, opposition armchair critics should give the prime minister more room to manoeuvre

Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | July 17, 2025
  • 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

While Carney negotiates with a lawless president, opposition armchair critics should give the prime minister more room to manoeuvre

Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | July 17, 2025
  • 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

‘Drill, baby, drill’ is outdated

  • Renewable energy production is now significantly cheaper—and cleaner—to produce. 
Opinion | BY JORY COHEN | July 16, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. The notion of Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' turns a blind eye to the bottom line and the health of our planet, writes Jory Cohen. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House by Daniel Torok

‘Drill, baby, drill’ is outdated

Opinion | BY JORY COHEN | July 16, 2025
  • Renewable energy production is now significantly cheaper—and cleaner—to produce. 

‘Drill, baby, drill’ is outdated

Opinion | BY JORY COHEN | July 16, 2025
  • Renewable energy production is now significantly cheaper—and cleaner—to produce. 
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. The notion of Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' turns a blind eye to the bottom line and the health of our planet, writes Jory Cohen. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House by Daniel Torok

Population planning must look beyond snapshot of fertility levels

  • There is no reason for panic about population decline. Instead, we should focus on promoting reproductive agency, and preparing for an aging society. 
Opinion | BY CéLINE DELACROIX | July 16, 2025
Contrary to the assumptions of traditional economic models, living standards can continue to rise even as the population gradually declines, writes Céline Delacroix. Pexels photograph by Matilda Wormwood

Population planning must look beyond snapshot of fertility levels

Opinion | BY CéLINE DELACROIX | July 16, 2025
  • There is no reason for panic about population decline. Instead, we should focus on promoting reproductive agency, and preparing for an aging society. 

Population planning must look beyond snapshot of fertility levels

Opinion | BY CéLINE DELACROIX | July 16, 2025
  • There is no reason for panic about population decline. Instead, we should focus on promoting reproductive agency, and preparing for an aging society. 
Contrary to the assumptions of traditional economic models, living standards can continue to rise even as the population gradually declines, writes Céline Delacroix. Pexels photograph by Matilda Wormwood

Foreign Affairs Minister Anand names policy director, and more 

  • Plus, an updated look at National Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Andrew Green has been named director of operations.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
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

Foreign Affairs Minister Anand names policy director, and more 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
  • Plus, an updated look at National Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Andrew Green has been named director of operations.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anand names policy director, and more 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
  • Plus, an updated look at National Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Andrew Green has been named director of operations.
Anita Anand
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

‘Nobody is spared’: Treasury Board plans to cut staff by 10 per cent, with most from ‘employer’ oversight roles

  • The Treasury Board Secretariat's departmental plan forecasts an increase in spending, and a decrease in full-time equivalent jobs in its employer oversight unit.
News | BY MARLO GLASS, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 16, 2025
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
The Treasury Board Secretariat, led by President Shafqat Ali, acts as the public service employer, handling administrative oversight of spending and regulation, among other responsibilities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Nobody is spared’: Treasury Board plans to cut staff by 10 per cent, with most from ‘employer’ oversight roles

News | BY MARLO GLASS, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 16, 2025
  • The Treasury Board Secretariat's departmental plan forecasts an increase in spending, and a decrease in full-time equivalent jobs in its employer oversight unit.

‘Nobody is spared’: Treasury Board plans to cut staff by 10 per cent, with most from ‘employer’ oversight roles

News | BY MARLO GLASS, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 16, 2025
  • The Treasury Board Secretariat's departmental plan forecasts an increase in spending, and a decrease in full-time equivalent jobs in its employer oversight unit.
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
The Treasury Board Secretariat, led by President Shafqat Ali, acts as the public service employer, handling administrative oversight of spending and regulation, among other responsibilities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transparency in trade talks to come when deal complete, says Senator on Canada-U.S. council

  • The government has shared limited information about trade negotiations with the prime minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations, says one of its members.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
Independent Senator Hassan Yussuff is a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney's 19-member Council on Canada-U.S. Relations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transparency in trade talks to come when deal complete, says Senator on Canada-U.S. council

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
  • The government has shared limited information about trade negotiations with the prime minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations, says one of its members.

Transparency in trade talks to come when deal complete, says Senator on Canada-U.S. council

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
  • The government has shared limited information about trade negotiations with the prime minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations, says one of its members.
Independent Senator Hassan Yussuff is a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney's 19-member Council on Canada-U.S. Relations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s diplomatic vacancy in Germany lingers despite diversification push

  • 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
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
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 diplomatic vacancy in Germany lingers despite diversification push

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
  • 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

Canada’s diplomatic vacancy in Germany lingers despite diversification push

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2025
  • 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

Has Trump realized Putin was making a fool out of him on the world stage?

  • The Russian leader’s ability to hoodwink the American former reality show host has been a constant element of Trump’s actuality for more than a
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 16, 2025
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump appears to have finally changed his tune on the Russians because Russian President Vladimir Putin has run circles around the self-appointed great dealmaker, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Has Trump realized Putin was making a fool out of him on the world stage?

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 16, 2025
  • The Russian leader’s ability to hoodwink the American former reality show host has been a constant element of Trump’s actuality for more than a

Has Trump realized Putin was making a fool out of him on the world stage?

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 16, 2025
  • The Russian leader’s ability to hoodwink the American former reality show host has been a constant element of Trump’s actuality for more than a
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump appears to have finally changed his tune on the Russians because Russian President Vladimir Putin has run circles around the self-appointed great dealmaker, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Talking to Trump requires Canada to have some sort of leverage: Heale

  • Re: “Axworthy’s not wrong: Carney does look like he’s taking a ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump, so far,” (The Hill Times, July 7, p. 8).
Opinion | July 16, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
It makes sense for Prime Minister Mark Carney to give on some smaller issues, and to promise other things that won't be delivered until after U.S. President Donald Trump's term has ended, writes Ronald Heale. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Talking to Trump requires Canada to have some sort of leverage: Heale

Opinion | July 16, 2025
  • Re: “Axworthy’s not wrong: Carney does look like he’s taking a ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump, so far,” (The Hill Times, July 7, p. 8).

Talking to Trump requires Canada to have some sort of leverage: Heale

Opinion | July 16, 2025
  • Re: “Axworthy’s not wrong: Carney does look like he’s taking a ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump, so far,” (The Hill Times, July 7, p. 8).
Mark Carney
It makes sense for Prime Minister Mark Carney to give on some smaller issues, and to promise other things that won't be delivered until after U.S. President Donald Trump's term has ended, writes Ronald Heale. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Carney’s DST drop was a smart step, says Ottawa reader

  • Re: “‘A critical mistake’: former Grit ministers call out what they say is Carney’s capitulation to Trump,” (The Hill Times, July 9, p. 11).
Opinion | July 16, 2025

Carney’s DST drop was a smart step, says Ottawa reader

Opinion | July 16, 2025
  • Re: “‘A critical mistake’: former Grit ministers call out what they say is Carney’s capitulation to Trump,” (The Hill Times, July 9, p. 11).

Carney’s DST drop was a smart step, says Ottawa reader

Opinion | July 16, 2025
  • Re: “‘A critical mistake’: former Grit ministers call out what they say is Carney’s capitulation to Trump,” (The Hill Times, July 9, p. 11).

Two NDP MPs plan to nominate Francesca Albanese for Nobel Peace Prize

  • Plus: former NDP MPs Guy Caron and Matthew Green won't seek the party's leadership, celebrity chef Guy Fieri likes Laureen Harper's beef ribs, and
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 16, 2025
NDP MPs Alexandre Boulerice, centre, and Heather McPherson, right, plan to nominate UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese, left, for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Photograph courtesy of X and The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Two NDP MPs plan to nominate Francesca Albanese for Nobel Peace Prize

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 16, 2025
  • Plus: former NDP MPs Guy Caron and Matthew Green won't seek the party's leadership, celebrity chef Guy Fieri likes Laureen Harper's beef ribs, and

Two NDP MPs plan to nominate Francesca Albanese for Nobel Peace Prize

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 16, 2025
  • Plus: former NDP MPs Guy Caron and Matthew Green won't seek the party's leadership, celebrity chef Guy Fieri likes Laureen Harper's beef ribs, and
NDP MPs Alexandre Boulerice, centre, and Heather McPherson, right, plan to nominate UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese, left, for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Photograph courtesy of X and The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

First Nations dial up the pressure

  • Plus, a look at the Justice Department’s plan for the coming year.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 16, 2025
Assembly of First Nations Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold a press conference in Ottawa ahead of her meeting with the prime minister tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

First Nations dial up the pressure

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 16, 2025
  • Plus, a look at the Justice Department’s plan for the coming year.

First Nations dial up the pressure

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 16, 2025
  • Plus, a look at the Justice Department’s plan for the coming year.
Assembly of First Nations Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold a press conference in Ottawa ahead of her meeting with the prime minister tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney government’s quest for public service efficiencies will test its mettle

  • The summer months often provide a buffer from intense public scrutiny, but come fall, all eyes will be on the government as it unveils
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | July 16, 2025
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

Carney government’s quest for public service efficiencies will test its mettle

Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | July 16, 2025
  • The summer months often provide a buffer from intense public scrutiny, but come fall, all eyes will be on the government as it unveils

Carney government’s quest for public service efficiencies will test its mettle

Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | July 16, 2025
  • 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

This time, ‘nation building’ must include Indigenous Peoples

  • This is not a threat. It is a reality: the days of trying to bulldoze over Indigenous lands and rights are over.
Opinion | BY DON KELLY | July 15, 2025
Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler speaks during a press conference held by Chiefs of Ontario in the West Block on June 17, 2025, to voice their opposition to Bill C-5 because it doesn't fulfill its constitutional obligations to Indigenous Peoples. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This time, ‘nation building’ must include Indigenous Peoples

Opinion | BY DON KELLY | July 15, 2025
  • This is not a threat. It is a reality: the days of trying to bulldoze over Indigenous lands and rights are over.

This time, ‘nation building’ must include Indigenous Peoples

Opinion | BY DON KELLY | July 15, 2025
  • This is not a threat. It is a reality: the days of trying to bulldoze over Indigenous lands and rights are over.
Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler speaks during a press conference held by Chiefs of Ontario in the West Block on June 17, 2025, to voice their opposition to Bill C-5 because it doesn't fulfill its constitutional obligations to Indigenous Peoples. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney talks Trump with his cabinet

  • Plus, new inflation data incoming.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 15, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his cabinet today to discuss the latest, looming deadline for U.S.-Canada trade talks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney talks Trump with his cabinet

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 15, 2025
  • Plus, new inflation data incoming.

Carney talks Trump with his cabinet

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 15, 2025
  • Plus, new inflation data incoming.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his cabinet today to discuss the latest, looming deadline for U.S.-Canada trade talks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Global progress on renewables but climate tipping points still on the horizon

  • Coal, gas, and oil account for about 75 per cent of overall greenhouse gas emissions, so seeing countries like China rapidly switching to cheaper
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 14, 2025
Solar panels
Solar panels
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

Global progress on renewables but climate tipping points still on the horizon

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 14, 2025
  • Coal, gas, and oil account for about 75 per cent of overall greenhouse gas emissions, so seeing countries like China rapidly switching to cheaper

Global progress on renewables but climate tipping points still on the horizon

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 14, 2025
  • Coal, gas, and oil account for about 75 per cent of overall greenhouse gas emissions, so seeing countries like China rapidly switching to cheaper
Solar panels
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

Bill C-5: RIP reconciliation?

  • An understanding of Indigenous Peoples’ foundational beliefs will explain why they do not rush when making consequential decisions. It’s a mistake to regard their
Opinion | BY DOREEN BARRIE | July 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is buoyed by his April election victory, but if he overplays his hand, he might find that it isn’t just Indigenous groups and environmentalists who are experiencing buyer’s remorse, writes Doreen Barrie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-5: RIP reconciliation?

Opinion | BY DOREEN BARRIE | July 14, 2025
  • An understanding of Indigenous Peoples’ foundational beliefs will explain why they do not rush when making consequential decisions. It’s a mistake to regard their

Bill C-5: RIP reconciliation?

Opinion | BY DOREEN BARRIE | July 14, 2025
  • An understanding of Indigenous Peoples’ foundational beliefs will explain why they do not rush when making consequential decisions. It’s a mistake to regard their
Prime Minister Mark Carney is buoyed by his April election victory, but if he overplays his hand, he might find that it isn’t just Indigenous groups and environmentalists who are experiencing buyer’s remorse, writes Doreen Barrie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Raising hackles: why can’t the CAF help stepping on their own dicks?

  • Protecting the military’s reputation should never take priority over actually handling an issue, like that of the service members involved in a Facebook group sharing
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 14, 2025
The self-proclaimed ‘Blue Hackle Mafia’ Facebook group posted images of male soldiers in uniform exposing their genitals, others posing naked with Canadian Forces weapons, or simulating sexual acts with each other in uniform. Photograph courtesy of Facebook first published by The Ottawa Citizen

Raising hackles: why can’t the CAF help stepping on their own dicks?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 14, 2025
  • Protecting the military’s reputation should never take priority over actually handling an issue, like that of the service members involved in a Facebook group sharing

Raising hackles: why can’t the CAF help stepping on their own dicks?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 14, 2025
  • Protecting the military’s reputation should never take priority over actually handling an issue, like that of the service members involved in a Facebook group sharing
The self-proclaimed ‘Blue Hackle Mafia’ Facebook group posted images of male soldiers in uniform exposing their genitals, others posing naked with Canadian Forces weapons, or simulating sexual acts with each other in uniform. Photograph courtesy of Facebook first published by The Ottawa Citizen

Coal mine expansion a dangerous step backward for public health and our environment

  • A technical loophole is letting us undermine our climate commitments, and ignores the fundamental reality that greenhouse gas emissions affect our climate regardless of
Opinion | BY STEPHEN WILTON | July 14, 2025
Tim Hodgson
Tim Hodgson
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

Coal mine expansion a dangerous step backward for public health and our environment

Opinion | BY STEPHEN WILTON | July 14, 2025
  • A technical loophole is letting us undermine our climate commitments, and ignores the fundamental reality that greenhouse gas emissions affect our climate regardless of

Coal mine expansion a dangerous step backward for public health and our environment

Opinion | BY STEPHEN WILTON | July 14, 2025
  • A technical loophole is letting us undermine our climate commitments, and ignores the fundamental reality that greenhouse gas emissions affect our climate regardless of
Tim Hodgson
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

Courts unlikely to provide fifth extension to Ottawa to address Lost Canadians before November, says immigration lawyer

  • The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has imposed a deadline of Nov. 20, 2025, for the federal government to amend provisions of the first-generation
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 14, 2025
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab said, 'Citizenship is more than a legal status—it’s a profound connection to the values, history, and spirit of Canada,' in a June 5 Immigration press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Courts unlikely to provide fifth extension to Ottawa to address Lost Canadians before November, says immigration lawyer

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 14, 2025
  • The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has imposed a deadline of Nov. 20, 2025, for the federal government to amend provisions of the first-generation

Courts unlikely to provide fifth extension to Ottawa to address Lost Canadians before November, says immigration lawyer

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 14, 2025
  • The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has imposed a deadline of Nov. 20, 2025, for the federal government to amend provisions of the first-generation
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab said, 'Citizenship is more than a legal status—it’s a profound connection to the values, history, and spirit of Canada,' in a June 5 Immigration press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

BC Ferries story reveals Canada’s confused policy on China

  • What basic message are we sending as we condemn the purchase of Chinese-made ferries while profiting from our sale of goods and services to
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 14, 2025
In comments to the House of Commons on June 18, Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland seemed to imply that the ferries could have been purchased from a Canadian company, yet no Canadian shipyard responded when BC Ferries sought proposals last year, David Crane writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

BC Ferries story reveals Canada’s confused policy on China

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 14, 2025
  • What basic message are we sending as we condemn the purchase of Chinese-made ferries while profiting from our sale of goods and services to

BC Ferries story reveals Canada’s confused policy on China

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 14, 2025
  • What basic message are we sending as we condemn the purchase of Chinese-made ferries while profiting from our sale of goods and services to
In comments to the House of Commons on June 18, Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland seemed to imply that the ferries could have been purchased from a Canadian company, yet no Canadian shipyard responded when BC Ferries sought proposals last year, David Crane writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A reality check for the Carney government and Canadians

  • 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
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 14, 2025
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

A reality check for the Carney government and Canadians

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 14, 2025
  • 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

A reality check for the Carney government and Canadians

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 14, 2025
  • 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
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Is Canada really the ‘land of opportunity’?

  • While Canadians may think migrant workers are treated fairly, an increasing number—particularly those who grow and harvest our food—are not.
Opinion | BY JULIA DRYDYK | February 20, 2023
Anyone can be a victim of human trafficking, but migrant workers are at higher risk due to precarious immigration status, isolation, and language barriers, writes Julia Drydyk. Unsplash photograph by Tim Mossholder

Is Canada really the ‘land of opportunity’?

Opinion | BY JULIA DRYDYK | February 20, 2023
  • While Canadians may think migrant workers are treated fairly, an increasing number—particularly those who grow and harvest our food—are not.

Is Canada really the ‘land of opportunity’?

Opinion | BY JULIA DRYDYK | February 20, 2023
  • While Canadians may think migrant workers are treated fairly, an increasing number—particularly those who grow and harvest our food—are not.
Anyone can be a victim of human trafficking, but migrant workers are at higher risk due to precarious immigration status, isolation, and language barriers, writes Julia Drydyk. Unsplash photograph by Tim Mossholder

It’s time for Canada to adopt quantum-safe cryptography

  • The encryption schemes we use today to safeguard sensitive data could be made obsolete in a world where future quantum computers reach their full
Opinion | BY FRANK ATTAIE | February 20, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 26, 2022. Without quantum-safe cryptography in place, data such as confidential government and business information could be at risk, writes Frank Attaie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s time for Canada to adopt quantum-safe cryptography

Opinion | BY FRANK ATTAIE | February 20, 2023
  • The encryption schemes we use today to safeguard sensitive data could be made obsolete in a world where future quantum computers reach their full

It’s time for Canada to adopt quantum-safe cryptography

Opinion | BY FRANK ATTAIE | February 20, 2023
  • The encryption schemes we use today to safeguard sensitive data could be made obsolete in a world where future quantum computers reach their full
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 26, 2022. Without quantum-safe cryptography in place, data such as confidential government and business information could be at risk, writes Frank Attaie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fisheries Minister Murray promotes new parliamentary affairs director

  • Plus, former NDP director of communications Mélanie Richer is now a senior consultant for strategic communications with Earnscliffe Strategies.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 20, 2023
There are two staff promotions to report in Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fisheries Minister Murray promotes new parliamentary affairs director

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 20, 2023
  • Plus, former NDP director of communications Mélanie Richer is now a senior consultant for strategic communications with Earnscliffe Strategies.

Fisheries Minister Murray promotes new parliamentary affairs director

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 20, 2023
  • Plus, former NDP director of communications Mélanie Richer is now a senior consultant for strategic communications with Earnscliffe Strategies.
There are two staff promotions to report in Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

B.C.’s new seat shakes up the Southern Interior as final riding proposal sparks concerns

  • ‘They have created a completely different new riding on both west and east sides, and now there’s no public input process,’ says NDP MP
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 20, 2023
B.C. NDP MP Richard Cannings is among those who have criticized how the redistribution process is organized, following major changes to his riding put forward in the final proposal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

B.C.’s new seat shakes up the Southern Interior as final riding proposal sparks concerns

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 20, 2023
  • ‘They have created a completely different new riding on both west and east sides, and now there’s no public input process,’ says NDP MP

B.C.’s new seat shakes up the Southern Interior as final riding proposal sparks concerns

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 20, 2023
  • ‘They have created a completely different new riding on both west and east sides, and now there’s no public input process,’ says NDP MP
B.C. NDP MP Richard Cannings is among those who have criticized how the redistribution process is organized, following major changes to his riding put forward in the final proposal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bailing out the bail system

  • There have been enough reports revealing gaps in the system. Politicians need to heed the call for reform and immediately start addressing them.
Opinion | BY DON HEAD | February 20, 2023
Justice Minister David Lametti has said he is giving calls for bail reform 'serious consideration.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bailing out the bail system

Opinion | BY DON HEAD | February 20, 2023
  • There have been enough reports revealing gaps in the system. Politicians need to heed the call for reform and immediately start addressing them.

Bailing out the bail system

Opinion | BY DON HEAD | February 20, 2023
  • There have been enough reports revealing gaps in the system. Politicians need to heed the call for reform and immediately start addressing them.
Justice Minister David Lametti has said he is giving calls for bail reform 'serious consideration.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal MPs say they’re frustrated over high rejection, slow processing of visitor-visas, welcome Trudeau calling out Immigration Canada  

  • MPs’ offices should not be extensions of the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada department, says Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 20, 2023
In a highly unusual move, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at a Government of Canada Black History Month event in Ottawa on Feb. 8, 2023, called out Immigration Canada officials on Feb. 10, urging them to soften their approach on processing visitor-visa applications. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Liberal MPs say they’re frustrated over high rejection, slow processing of visitor-visas, welcome Trudeau calling out Immigration Canada  

News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 20, 2023
  • MPs’ offices should not be extensions of the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada department, says Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz.

Liberal MPs say they’re frustrated over high rejection, slow processing of visitor-visas, welcome Trudeau calling out Immigration Canada  

News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 20, 2023
  • MPs’ offices should not be extensions of the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada department, says Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz.
In a highly unusual move, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at a Government of Canada Black History Month event in Ottawa on Feb. 8, 2023, called out Immigration Canada officials on Feb. 10, urging them to soften their approach on processing visitor-visa applications. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Someone has to hold to account the man who wants to take a chainsaw to the U.S. Constitution

  • HALIFAX—If Donald Trump isn’t soon indicted as a serial law-breaker, America will be in chaos by 2024.   Nothing is as important as the rule
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 20, 2023
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
If former U.S. president Donald Trump isn’t soon indicted as a serial law breaker, America will be in chaos by 2024, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Gage Skidmore

Someone has to hold to account the man who wants to take a chainsaw to the U.S. Constitution

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 20, 2023
  • HALIFAX—If Donald Trump isn’t soon indicted as a serial law-breaker, America will be in chaos by 2024.   Nothing is as important as the rule

Someone has to hold to account the man who wants to take a chainsaw to the U.S. Constitution

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | February 20, 2023
  • HALIFAX—If Donald Trump isn’t soon indicted as a serial law-breaker, America will be in chaos by 2024.   Nothing is as important as the rule
Donald Trump
If former U.S. president Donald Trump isn’t soon indicted as a serial law breaker, America will be in chaos by 2024, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Gage Skidmore

Growing ‘generational divide’ as younger Canadians report lower trust in government, greater economic anxiety: poll

  • The survey found that following three years of coping with the pandemic, in addition to increasing economic challenges, 'disappointment in Canada has taken its
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 20, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. A new survey says less than one-third of Gen Z Canadians report they are satisfied with the economy, with only 38 per cent reporting Canada was living up to the value of democracy. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Growing ‘generational divide’ as younger Canadians report lower trust in government, greater economic anxiety: poll

News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 20, 2023
  • The survey found that following three years of coping with the pandemic, in addition to increasing economic challenges, 'disappointment in Canada has taken its

Growing ‘generational divide’ as younger Canadians report lower trust in government, greater economic anxiety: poll

News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 20, 2023
  • The survey found that following three years of coping with the pandemic, in addition to increasing economic challenges, 'disappointment in Canada has taken its
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. A new survey says less than one-third of Gen Z Canadians report they are satisfied with the economy, with only 38 per cent reporting Canada was living up to the value of democracy. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Immigration minister defends department’s multi-million-dollar contracts with McKinsey, but lawyers describe resulting product as ‘crappy’

  • The prime minister announced a review of contracts, which will be completed in June, and the Conservatives want the auditor general to investigate, as
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | February 20, 2023
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser testified at the House Operations and Estimates Committee on Feb. 15 about his department's contracts with McKinsey and Company, even though he was appointed minister just a few months before McKinsey concluded its contract with IRCC. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Immigration minister defends department’s multi-million-dollar contracts with McKinsey, but lawyers describe resulting product as ‘crappy’

News | BY CHELSEA NASH | February 20, 2023
  • The prime minister announced a review of contracts, which will be completed in June, and the Conservatives want the auditor general to investigate, as

Immigration minister defends department’s multi-million-dollar contracts with McKinsey, but lawyers describe resulting product as ‘crappy’

News | BY CHELSEA NASH | February 20, 2023
  • The prime minister announced a review of contracts, which will be completed in June, and the Conservatives want the auditor general to investigate, as
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser testified at the House Operations and Estimates Committee on Feb. 15 about his department's contracts with McKinsey and Company, even though he was appointed minister just a few months before McKinsey concluded its contract with IRCC. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

The RCMP is never held to account for its own tragic, devastating wrongdoing

  • If we don’t do the heavy lifting of fundamental change in the RCMP, we are condemning more Indigenous people to high-risk interactions with the
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 20, 2023
RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki, right, and Deputy Commissioner Brian Brennan at the House Public Safety Committee on July 25, 2022. Lucki is stepping down next month. Lucki, who is stepping down next month, has faced intense criticism for the RCMP’s handling of multiple crises in recent years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The RCMP is never held to account for its own tragic, devastating wrongdoing

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 20, 2023
  • If we don’t do the heavy lifting of fundamental change in the RCMP, we are condemning more Indigenous people to high-risk interactions with the

The RCMP is never held to account for its own tragic, devastating wrongdoing

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | February 20, 2023
  • If we don’t do the heavy lifting of fundamental change in the RCMP, we are condemning more Indigenous people to high-risk interactions with the
RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki, right, and Deputy Commissioner Brian Brennan at the House Public Safety Committee on July 25, 2022. Lucki is stepping down next month. Lucki, who is stepping down next month, has faced intense criticism for the RCMP’s handling of multiple crises in recent years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Better communication, coordination, and possibly regulation needed’ for aerial objects, says former defence minister

  • David Pratt says he believes NORAD had no option but to take down the objects to prevent them from posing a danger, but Janice
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 20, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Feb. 16 that according to the intelligence community’s assessment, the three aerial objects 'were most likely balloons tied to private companies, recreation, or research institutions studying weather or conducting other scientific research.' Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

‘Better communication, coordination, and possibly regulation needed’ for aerial objects, says former defence minister

News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 20, 2023
  • David Pratt says he believes NORAD had no option but to take down the objects to prevent them from posing a danger, but Janice

‘Better communication, coordination, and possibly regulation needed’ for aerial objects, says former defence minister

News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | February 20, 2023
  • David Pratt says he believes NORAD had no option but to take down the objects to prevent them from posing a danger, but Janice
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Feb. 16 that according to the intelligence community’s assessment, the three aerial objects 'were most likely balloons tied to private companies, recreation, or research institutions studying weather or conducting other scientific research.' Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Overhaul of passenger protections to include rail travel is ‘worthy area of focus,’ says NDP transport critic

  • A winter storm swept across Ontario and Quebec in December, resulting in extensive delays and cancellations of train service.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 20, 2023
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra told reporters on Jan. 24 that major travel disruptions experienced last summer and in December made it clear that reforms are needed to better protect passengers from airlines that don't live up to their service standards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Overhaul of passenger protections to include rail travel is ‘worthy area of focus,’ says NDP transport critic

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 20, 2023
  • A winter storm swept across Ontario and Quebec in December, resulting in extensive delays and cancellations of train service.

Overhaul of passenger protections to include rail travel is ‘worthy area of focus,’ says NDP transport critic

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 20, 2023
  • A winter storm swept across Ontario and Quebec in December, resulting in extensive delays and cancellations of train service.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra told reporters on Jan. 24 that major travel disruptions experienced last summer and in December made it clear that reforms are needed to better protect passengers from airlines that don't live up to their service standards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Have they no shame? No, but they have excuses

  • Politicians are not all bottom-feeding sleazes out to feather their own nests, but some are just simply too important. Excuse us if we stop
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | February 20, 2023
John Tory’s revelation that he had an affair with a younger staffer provoked a widespread shudder of disgust, especially among women. Ethics breach, or creepy behaviour? Beyond the public betrayal of his wife of 45 years, there was also the power imbalance, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Have they no shame? No, but they have excuses

Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | February 20, 2023
  • Politicians are not all bottom-feeding sleazes out to feather their own nests, but some are just simply too important. Excuse us if we stop

Have they no shame? No, but they have excuses

Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | February 20, 2023
  • Politicians are not all bottom-feeding sleazes out to feather their own nests, but some are just simply too important. Excuse us if we stop
John Tory’s revelation that he had an affair with a younger staffer provoked a widespread shudder of disgust, especially among women. Ethics breach, or creepy behaviour? Beyond the public betrayal of his wife of 45 years, there was also the power imbalance, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘Defund the CBC’ needs a salvo

  • Poilievre can bash Tait and gain support for his cause. But he would be hard-pressed to attack Rick Mercer or Catherine O’Hara. The other
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 20, 2023
CBC President Catherine Tait, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Tait has not expressed any regret for her comments, saying it's her job to communicate to Canadians –including politicians– the value of the public broadcaster, regardless of their politics. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘Defund the CBC’ needs a salvo

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 20, 2023
  • Poilievre can bash Tait and gain support for his cause. But he would be hard-pressed to attack Rick Mercer or Catherine O’Hara. The other

‘Defund the CBC’ needs a salvo

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | February 20, 2023
  • Poilievre can bash Tait and gain support for his cause. But he would be hard-pressed to attack Rick Mercer or Catherine O’Hara. The other
CBC President Catherine Tait, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Tait has not expressed any regret for her comments, saying it's her job to communicate to Canadians –including politicians– the value of the public broadcaster, regardless of their politics. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Shared accountability is key to protecting passenger rights, says WestJet CEO

  • Shared accountability will provide a better more seamless passenger experience.
Opinion | BY ALEXIS VON HOENSBROECH | February 20, 2023
Every stop in the guest journey, and every provider who can contribute to a delay or cancellation should be held accountable, writes Alexis von Hoensbroech, chief executive officer of WestJet. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Shared accountability is key to protecting passenger rights, says WestJet CEO

Opinion | BY ALEXIS VON HOENSBROECH | February 20, 2023
  • Shared accountability will provide a better more seamless passenger experience.

Shared accountability is key to protecting passenger rights, says WestJet CEO

Opinion | BY ALEXIS VON HOENSBROECH | February 20, 2023
  • Shared accountability will provide a better more seamless passenger experience.
Every stop in the guest journey, and every provider who can contribute to a delay or cancellation should be held accountable, writes Alexis von Hoensbroech, chief executive officer of WestJet. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Advancing prosperity and economic opportunities through a twin transition

  • A twin transition involves innovation and the application of digital technologies that enhance sustainability.
Opinion | BY SHAUNA BRAIL | February 20, 2023
Mobility innovations that have the potential to reduce emissions hold the promise of contributing to sustainability efforts, writes Shauna Brail, associate professor at the Institute for Management & Innovation at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Photograph courtesy of Pexels/Andre Furtado

Advancing prosperity and economic opportunities through a twin transition

Opinion | BY SHAUNA BRAIL | February 20, 2023
  • A twin transition involves innovation and the application of digital technologies that enhance sustainability.

Advancing prosperity and economic opportunities through a twin transition

Opinion | BY SHAUNA BRAIL | February 20, 2023
  • A twin transition involves innovation and the application of digital technologies that enhance sustainability.
Mobility innovations that have the potential to reduce emissions hold the promise of contributing to sustainability efforts, writes Shauna Brail, associate professor at the Institute for Management & Innovation at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Photograph courtesy of Pexels/Andre Furtado

The golden hour in transportation is now

  • It’s time for action to support the ailing transportation industry.
Opinion | BY LINDSAY KISLOCK | February 20, 2023
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured on the Hill. Government needs to focus on infrastructure renewal, speeding up approval processes and hardening transportation assets for climate change, writes Lindsay Kislock, president and CEO of WESTAC The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The golden hour in transportation is now

Opinion | BY LINDSAY KISLOCK | February 20, 2023
  • It’s time for action to support the ailing transportation industry.

The golden hour in transportation is now

Opinion | BY LINDSAY KISLOCK | February 20, 2023
  • It’s time for action to support the ailing transportation industry.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured on the Hill. Government needs to focus on infrastructure renewal, speeding up approval processes and hardening transportation assets for climate change, writes Lindsay Kislock, president and CEO of WESTAC The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Air passenger rights in Canada: a case of misdirection, but the real issue is lack of competition

  • The federal government should focus on policies that increase and encourage airline competition.
Opinion | BY BILL MORRISON | February 20, 2023
Firms that disappoint their customers drive them into the arms of their competitors and this competitive discipline helps maintain standards of service quality, writes Bill Morrison, associate professor of Economics at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Air passenger rights in Canada: a case of misdirection, but the real issue is lack of competition

Opinion | BY BILL MORRISON | February 20, 2023
  • The federal government should focus on policies that increase and encourage airline competition.

Air passenger rights in Canada: a case of misdirection, but the real issue is lack of competition

Opinion | BY BILL MORRISON | February 20, 2023
  • The federal government should focus on policies that increase and encourage airline competition.
Firms that disappoint their customers drive them into the arms of their competitors and this competitive discipline helps maintain standards of service quality, writes Bill Morrison, associate professor of Economics at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

With Canada’s weak protections failing air passengers, all eyes are on the transport minister

  • Canada should look to the European Union’s air passenger protections as an example of a system with fewer loopholes and less administrative burden.
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | February 20, 2023
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured on the Hill. When first introduced in 2019, the Liberals claimed their Air Passenger Protection Regulations would be 'world leading,' but three years and two busy travel seasons marred by delays and cancellations have proven otherwise, writes NDP MP Taylor Bachrach. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade

With Canada’s weak protections failing air passengers, all eyes are on the transport minister

Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | February 20, 2023
  • Canada should look to the European Union’s air passenger protections as an example of a system with fewer loopholes and less administrative burden.

With Canada’s weak protections failing air passengers, all eyes are on the transport minister

Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | February 20, 2023
  • Canada should look to the European Union’s air passenger protections as an example of a system with fewer loopholes and less administrative burden.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured on the Hill. When first introduced in 2019, the Liberals claimed their Air Passenger Protection Regulations would be 'world leading,' but three years and two busy travel seasons marred by delays and cancellations have proven otherwise, writes NDP MP Taylor Bachrach. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade

Rouleau clears Trudeau for invoking Emergencies Act, but also calls out governments for putting politics ahead of people

  • 'Responding to situations of threat and urgency in a federal system requires governments at all levels, and those who lead them, to rise above
Opinion | February 20, 2023
While the Emergencies Act was needed to resolve the situation of the convoy protests and blockades, the emergency itself was the result of a failure of policing and a 'failure of federalism,' Justice Paul Rouleau concluded in his report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Rouleau clears Trudeau for invoking Emergencies Act, but also calls out governments for putting politics ahead of people

Opinion | February 20, 2023
  • 'Responding to situations of threat and urgency in a federal system requires governments at all levels, and those who lead them, to rise above

Rouleau clears Trudeau for invoking Emergencies Act, but also calls out governments for putting politics ahead of people

Opinion | February 20, 2023
  • 'Responding to situations of threat and urgency in a federal system requires governments at all levels, and those who lead them, to rise above
While the Emergencies Act was needed to resolve the situation of the convoy protests and blockades, the emergency itself was the result of a failure of policing and a 'failure of federalism,' Justice Paul Rouleau concluded in his report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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