Pictured: activists protest abortion at a rally on Parliament Hill in 2023. The annual March for Life will take place on the Hill again today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, how Canada can navigate the India-Pakistan crisis.
Pictured: activists protest abortion at a rally on Parliament Hill in 2023. The annual March for Life will take place on the Hill again today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump on May 6, for the first time in the Oval Office. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
The future of Canada's North American trade deal remains as open question leading up to the mandated 2026 review period.
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump on May 6, for the first time in the Oval Office. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Prime Minister Mark Carney needs to move the legislative review role for the Access to Information Act into the hands of a new parliamentary committee, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Either Canada finally makes a real commitment to timely and more full disclosures, or we sink into a much more autocratic information system.
Prime Minister Mark Carney needs to move the legislative review role for the Access to Information Act into the hands of a new parliamentary committee, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band performs for guests at Qatar’s national day reception at the Westin Hotel on Dec. 11, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band performs for guests at Qatar’s national day reception at the Westin Hotel on Dec. 11, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Newly elected Liberal MPs Chi Nguyen, left; Leslie Church, centre; and Marianne Dandurand sit down for a House of Commons orientation session in the Wellington Building on May 5. All three are former Liberal staffers. The Hill Times photograph Sam Garcia
Among those who celebrated victories on April 28 are former senior PMO staffers John Zerucelli and Marjorie Michel.
Newly elected Liberal MPs Chi Nguyen, left; Leslie Church, centre; and Marianne Dandurand sit down for a House of Commons orientation session in the Wellington Building on May 5. All three are former Liberal staffers. The Hill Times photograph Sam Garcia
As the sole NDP MP left representing the party's historic stronghold on Vancouver Island, Gord Johns says the ‘devastating’ election results highlight the impact
NDP MPs Leah Gazan, left, and MP Gord Johns, and former MP Alistair MacGregor. The caucus shrunk from 25 in 2021 to just seven, and the party was competitive in far fewer contests: 12 won by 15 percentage points or less, compared to 30 in 2021. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
As the sole NDP MP left representing the party's historic stronghold on Vancouver Island, Gord Johns says the ‘devastating’ election results highlight the impact
As the sole NDP MP left representing the party's historic stronghold on Vancouver Island, Gord Johns says the ‘devastating’ election results highlight the impact
NDP MPs Leah Gazan, left, and MP Gord Johns, and former MP Alistair MacGregor. The caucus shrunk from 25 in 2021 to just seven, and the party was competitive in far fewer contests: 12 won by 15 percentage points or less, compared to 30 in 2021. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
I am saddened to hear Prime Minister Mark Carney’s statement that: “Our old relationship with the U.S., a relationship based on steadily increasing integration,
I am saddened to hear Prime Minister Mark Carney’s statement that: “Our old relationship with the U.S., a relationship based on steadily increasing integration,
I am saddened to hear Prime Minister Mark Carney’s statement that: “Our old relationship with the U.S., a relationship based on steadily increasing integration,
It will be interesting to see how Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre—once back in his parliamentary role—chooses to position his party as the Liberals try
It’s not clear what would motivate Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to back off the anti-Liberal crusade he has been profiting off of for years, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It will be interesting to see how Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre—once back in his parliamentary role—chooses to position his party as the Liberals try
It will be interesting to see how Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre—once back in his parliamentary role—chooses to position his party as the Liberals try
It’s not clear what would motivate Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to back off the anti-Liberal crusade he has been profiting off of for years, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
This next stage must be about implementation, removing politics, and ignoring misinformation, and that requires a new approach to how government functions.
Terry Duguid was named environment and climate change minister before the election. Protecting nature can’t just be the job of one department, writes Megan Leslie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
This next stage must be about implementation, removing politics, and ignoring misinformation, and that requires a new approach to how government functions.
This next stage must be about implementation, removing politics, and ignoring misinformation, and that requires a new approach to how government functions.
Terry Duguid was named environment and climate change minister before the election. Protecting nature can’t just be the job of one department, writes Megan Leslie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada must continue to invest in research, innovation, and Indigenous-led forestry solutions to maintain our great forest heritage, write Kate Lindsay, Étienne Bélanger, and Darren Sleep. Unsplash photograph by Markus Spiske
By harvesting responsibly and regenerating diligently, we ensure that future generations will inherit a greener planet.
Canada must continue to invest in research, innovation, and Indigenous-led forestry solutions to maintain our great forest heritage, write Kate Lindsay, Étienne Bélanger, and Darren Sleep. Unsplash photograph by Markus Spiske
Tuktuuyaqtuuq (or Tuk for short) is an Inuvialuit Hamlet located on the shores of the Arctic Ocean at the tip of the Northwest Territories. It is one of the most climate-vulnerable communities in Canada, according to PSG Senator Margaret Dawn Anderson. Photograph courtesy of Margaret Dawn Anderson
Northern and Indigenous voices are essential to national and international climate change, infrastructure, and security conversations.
Tuktuuyaqtuuq (or Tuk for short) is an Inuvialuit Hamlet located on the shores of the Arctic Ocean at the tip of the Northwest Territories. It is one of the most climate-vulnerable communities in Canada, according to PSG Senator Margaret Dawn Anderson. Photograph courtesy of Margaret Dawn Anderson
A long-term reindustrialization strategy will provide clarity of focus, and allow Canada to leverage our well-developed mining and manufacturing sectors.
We must not squander this multi-generational opportunity by treating critical minerals as just another commodity boom, writes Marilyn Spink. Unsplash photograph by Tobias Kleeb
A long-term reindustrialization strategy will provide clarity of focus, and allow Canada to leverage our well-developed mining and manufacturing sectors.
A long-term reindustrialization strategy will provide clarity of focus, and allow Canada to leverage our well-developed mining and manufacturing sectors.
We must not squander this multi-generational opportunity by treating critical minerals as just another commodity boom, writes Marilyn Spink. Unsplash photograph by Tobias Kleeb
There are now so many polar bears around Arviat, Nunavut, writes ISG Senator Nancy Karetak-Lindell, that residents can no longer enjoy the safety she did as a child. DND photograph by Caporal David Veldman
Inuit are very seasonal people, and with climate change and the Arctic warming at an alarming rate, we are facing many environmental challenges.
There are now so many polar bears around Arviat, Nunavut, writes ISG Senator Nancy Karetak-Lindell, that residents can no longer enjoy the safety she did as a child. DND photograph by Caporal David Veldman
Economic realities, post-COVID inflation, cost of living, and now U.S. President Donald Trump’s MAGA economic warfare are all fuelling a renewed neoliberal surge.
Expect a very squishy climate plan with expanding fossil fuel production instead of the needed managed decline from Prime Minister Mark Carney, writes Bill Henderson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Economic realities, post-COVID inflation, cost of living, and now U.S. President Donald Trump’s MAGA economic warfare are all fuelling a renewed neoliberal surge.
Economic realities, post-COVID inflation, cost of living, and now U.S. President Donald Trump’s MAGA economic warfare are all fuelling a renewed neoliberal surge.
Expect a very squishy climate plan with expanding fossil fuel production instead of the needed managed decline from Prime Minister Mark Carney, writes Bill Henderson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Despite raising less than half of the Conservatives' first-quarter fundraising total, the Liberals were buoyed to a party-best of $13.7-million with more than 90
The Conservatives under Pierre Poilievre, centre, had another massive first-quarter fundraising total, but their war chest was outnumbered by the Liberals' haul from small donors led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, as the NDP under Jagmeet Singh lagged behind. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Despite raising less than half of the Conservatives' first-quarter fundraising total, the Liberals were buoyed to a party-best of $13.7-million with more than 90
Despite raising less than half of the Conservatives' first-quarter fundraising total, the Liberals were buoyed to a party-best of $13.7-million with more than 90
The Conservatives under Pierre Poilievre, centre, had another massive first-quarter fundraising total, but their war chest was outnumbered by the Liberals' haul from small donors led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, as the NDP under Jagmeet Singh lagged behind. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Seventy per cent of Gaza is already effectively out of bounds for Palestinians, and barring some surprise about-turn, the Great Eviction is getting underway.
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet at The White House on April 7. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Seventy per cent of Gaza is already effectively out of bounds for Palestinians, and barring some surprise about-turn, the Great Eviction is getting underway.
Seventy per cent of Gaza is already effectively out of bounds for Palestinians, and barring some surprise about-turn, the Great Eviction is getting underway.
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet at The White House on April 7. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Prime Minister Mark Carney, and three of his cabinet ministers are in Washington, D.C., to talk trade and tariffs with the U.S. President Donald Trump. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, the Conservative caucus assembles on the Hill to chart a way forward.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, and three of his cabinet ministers are in Washington, D.C., to talk trade and tariffs with the U.S. President Donald Trump. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Then prime minister Brian Mulroney, second left, Mila Mulroney, then-U.S. president Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan, singing When Irish Eyes Are Smiling at the Shamrock Summit in Quebec City, held March 17-18, 1985. Photograph courtesy of the White House
Former U.S. president Ronald Reagan warned in 1988 in one of his famous weekly radio addresses: 'We should beware of the demagogs who are
Then prime minister Brian Mulroney, second left, Mila Mulroney, then-U.S. president Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan, singing When Irish Eyes Are Smiling at the Shamrock Summit in Quebec City, held March 17-18, 1985. Photograph courtesy of the White House
Residents of our nation's capital are all-too aware of how threatening these geese can be during the spring mating season after they have laid their eggs, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Sunny
Perhaps our military planners could avoid a repeat of this year's Canada goose dilemma by having service dogs on the Carling Campus grounds.
Residents of our nation's capital are all-too aware of how threatening these geese can be during the spring mating season after they have laid their eggs, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Sunny
Privacy is a fundamental right that reinforces the freedoms and trust that underpin our democracy and that unite us as Canadians, writes Philippe Dufresne. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
We need modernized privacy laws that advance the public interest, and foster a strong Canadian economy.
Privacy is a fundamental right that reinforces the freedoms and trust that underpin our democracy and that unite us as Canadians, writes Philippe Dufresne. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
This is a request to pause to consider a priority that escaped discussion during the campaign—reconciliation and the wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples of this
Prime Minister Mark Carney should make reconciliation a mandatory item in every federal line department and agency, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
This is a request to pause to consider a priority that escaped discussion during the campaign—reconciliation and the wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples of this
This is a request to pause to consider a priority that escaped discussion during the campaign—reconciliation and the wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples of this
Prime Minister Mark Carney should make reconciliation a mandatory item in every federal line department and agency, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Washington, D.C. today and will meet the U.S. President Donald Trump tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Alberta premier talks about the province’s path forward under a fourth Liberal term.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Washington, D.C. today and will meet the U.S. President Donald Trump tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The new PM's $290,000 ‘investment’ in Meta advertising during the leadership race will pay dividends during a general election, says digital strategist Harneet Singh.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, spent just shy of $300,000 during Liberal leadership race to introduce himself to the party membership and Canadians at large, while the Pierre Poilievre-led Conservatives approach $200,000 per week to define him in at least three different languages. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The new PM's $290,000 ‘investment’ in Meta advertising during the leadership race will pay dividends during a general election, says digital strategist Harneet Singh.
The new PM's $290,000 ‘investment’ in Meta advertising during the leadership race will pay dividends during a general election, says digital strategist Harneet Singh.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, spent just shy of $300,000 during Liberal leadership race to introduce himself to the party membership and Canadians at large, while the Pierre Poilievre-led Conservatives approach $200,000 per week to define him in at least three different languages. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Donald Trump represents a poisonous addition to this country’s often-rancorous, decades-old debate over pipelines and the oil and gas industry’s environmental impacts. Any appeal
International Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, picture at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Donald Trump represents a poisonous addition to this country’s often-rancorous, decades-old debate over pipelines and the oil and gas industry’s environmental impacts. Any appeal
Donald Trump represents a poisonous addition to this country’s often-rancorous, decades-old debate over pipelines and the oil and gas industry’s environmental impacts. Any appeal
International Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, picture at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives demonstrate that provincial governments want even more regressive amendments to their freedom of information acts, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Our inaction on internal trade and information barriers, and climate-change strategies hinders our future survival and development.
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives demonstrate that provincial governments want even more regressive amendments to their freedom of information acts, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to dim the focus on gender equality reflects a troubling trend that will erode Canada’s leadership in equal rights.
New Health Minister Kamal Khera, left, was diversity, inclusion, and persons with disabilities minister from July 2023 until last week. Former women and gender equality minister Marci Ien is no longer in cabinet after leading the file since October 2021. Both roles no longer exist in cabinet. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to dim the focus on gender equality reflects a troubling trend that will erode Canada’s leadership in equal rights.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to dim the focus on gender equality reflects a troubling trend that will erode Canada’s leadership in equal rights.
New Health Minister Kamal Khera, left, was diversity, inclusion, and persons with disabilities minister from July 2023 until last week. Former women and gender equality minister Marci Ien is no longer in cabinet after leading the file since October 2021. Both roles no longer exist in cabinet. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
While a few prestigious Black Canadians such as Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis and new Democratic Institutions Minister Arielle Kayabaga have broken through systemic barriers, their successes are exceptions rather than the norm, writes Nnamdi Ndubuka. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The upcoming federal elections are a chance to motivate political participation and empower Black Canadians to exercise their democratic rights.
While a few prestigious Black Canadians such as Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis and new Democratic Institutions Minister Arielle Kayabaga have broken through systemic barriers, their successes are exceptions rather than the norm, writes Nnamdi Ndubuka. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to reporters after the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on March 14.
The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
On March 14, Mark Carney became Canada’s new prime minister, naming a much smaller cabinet of 23 ministers, most of whom were also part
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to reporters after the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on March 14.
The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Defence Minister Bill Blair’s March 8 shipbuilding contract announcement was unsurprisingly dropped into a media void, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Buried in the fine print of the Canadian Surface Combatant announcement was the fact that the total cost to build these three warships is expected
Defence Minister Bill Blair’s March 8 shipbuilding contract announcement was unsurprisingly dropped into a media void, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
This is an opportunity for Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault to do something bold as is demanded by these existential times, writes Sen. Andrew Cardozo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
We have the building blocks to define a Canadian identity, but they need to be reviewed, reformed, and rebuilt.
This is an opportunity for Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault to do something bold as is demanded by these existential times, writes Sen. Andrew Cardozo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Rodrigo Duterte finished his single permitted term as Philippines president in 2022, leaving 30,000 police murders in his wake and a popular approval rating
Last week’s arrest of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court for the ‘crime against humanity’ of mass murder was long overdue, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Rodrigo Duterte finished his single permitted term as Philippines president in 2022, leaving 30,000 police murders in his wake and a popular approval rating
Rodrigo Duterte finished his single permitted term as Philippines president in 2022, leaving 30,000 police murders in his wake and a popular approval rating
Last week’s arrest of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court for the ‘crime against humanity’ of mass murder was long overdue, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Although these are turbulent times, there is a tremendous energy around the Canada-Ireland relationship, and a sense that we are starting to really explore
For more than 300 years, Irish people have spread out to all regions of Canada, building new lives and helping to shape the very structures of this proud nation, writes Ambassador John Concannon. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Although these are turbulent times, there is a tremendous energy around the Canada-Ireland relationship, and a sense that we are starting to really explore
Although these are turbulent times, there is a tremendous energy around the Canada-Ireland relationship, and a sense that we are starting to really explore
For more than 300 years, Irish people have spread out to all regions of Canada, building new lives and helping to shape the very structures of this proud nation, writes Ambassador John Concannon. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
An interpreter covers a press conference with then-prime minister Justin Trudeau in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
None of the 21 candidates who sat the Translation Bureau’s most recent accreditation exam this past October were successful.
An interpreter covers a press conference with then-prime minister Justin Trudeau in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Infrastructure Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, left, Jobs Minister Steven MacKinnon, then-transport Minister Anita Anand, and then-environment minister Steven Guilbeault announced appointments to government agencies and Crown corporations in the last two weeks of Justin Trudeau's prime ministership. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Mark Fisher joins the Canada Water Agency, the prime minister will soon have a new PCO foreign and defence policy adviser, and four new
Infrastructure Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, left, Jobs Minister Steven MacKinnon, then-transport Minister Anita Anand, and then-environment minister Steven Guilbeault announced appointments to government agencies and Crown corporations in the last two weeks of Justin Trudeau's prime ministership. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Democracy Watch is urging federal parties to work together to pass legislation that could help address foreign interference, such as Bill C-65 and Bill
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, commissioner of the public inquiry into foreign interference, issued a final report on Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Democracy Watch is urging federal parties to work together to pass legislation that could help address foreign interference, such as Bill C-65 and Bill
Democracy Watch is urging federal parties to work together to pass legislation that could help address foreign interference, such as Bill C-65 and Bill
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, commissioner of the public inquiry into foreign interference, issued a final report on Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Tariffs and the threat of tariffs from the U.S. and China could have devastating effects on Canada’s agriculture sector, say agriculture industry insiders.
To support Canada's farmers, Lawrence MacAulay announced on March 7 that Ottawa will set the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program at $250,000 for the 2025 program year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Tariffs and the threat of tariffs from the U.S. and China could have devastating effects on Canada’s agriculture sector, say agriculture industry insiders.
Tariffs and the threat of tariffs from the U.S. and China could have devastating effects on Canada’s agriculture sector, say agriculture industry insiders.
To support Canada's farmers, Lawrence MacAulay announced on March 7 that Ottawa will set the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program at $250,000 for the 2025 program year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
With the right investments in research, innovation, and farmer education, Canada can lead the global transition toward a more sustainable and resilient agricultural future.
For Canada to realize the full potential of circular bioeconomy in agriculture, stronger government and industry support programs are essential, writes Dr. Saji George, an associate professor at McGill University. Photograph by Dirk Schumacher, Pixabay.com
With the right investments in research, innovation, and farmer education, Canada can lead the global transition toward a more sustainable and resilient agricultural future.
With the right investments in research, innovation, and farmer education, Canada can lead the global transition toward a more sustainable and resilient agricultural future.
For Canada to realize the full potential of circular bioeconomy in agriculture, stronger government and industry support programs are essential, writes Dr. Saji George, an associate professor at McGill University. Photograph by Dirk Schumacher, Pixabay.com
The agriculture sector has always adapted to challenges, but today's complex, interconnected problems require collaborative solutions across government, industry, and research institutions.
Canada stands at an inflection point. With thoughtful investment, policy reform, and technological innovation, we can transform current supply chain vulnerabilities into future competitive advantages, writes Dr. Asim Biswas. Photograph by Jannis Knorr, Pexels.com
The agriculture sector has always adapted to challenges, but today's complex, interconnected problems require collaborative solutions across government, industry, and research institutions.
The agriculture sector has always adapted to challenges, but today's complex, interconnected problems require collaborative solutions across government, industry, and research institutions.
Canada stands at an inflection point. With thoughtful investment, policy reform, and technological innovation, we can transform current supply chain vulnerabilities into future competitive advantages, writes Dr. Asim Biswas. Photograph by Jannis Knorr, Pexels.com
The federal government’s Food Policy for Canada was announced in 2019 by Liberal MP Marie-Claude Bibeau, then serving as minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Tackling food waste is not easy, but, like climate action, it is important. Reducing food waste could help meet the needs of the millions
The federal government’s Food Policy for Canada was announced in 2019 by Liberal MP Marie-Claude Bibeau, then serving as minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade