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Liberal MP Keith Martin

Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
Moves from the U.S. represent an existential threat to Canada’s EV investments, and the viability of the large battery plants under various stages of planning and construction in Ontario and Quebec, writes Joseph Fournier. Photograph courtesy of Noya Fields/Flickr
Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
Moves from the U.S. represent an existential threat to Canada’s EV investments, and the viability of the large battery plants under various stages of planning and construction in Ontario and Quebec, writes Joseph Fournier. Photograph courtesy of Noya Fields/Flickr
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 15, 2025
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand brings a fresh face to a portfolio that badly needs direction, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 15, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 15, 2025
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand brings a fresh face to a portfolio that badly needs direction, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6. Carney and his new cabinet should insist that the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces start thinking and planning as a national force first and foremost. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6. Carney and his new cabinet should insist that the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces start thinking and planning as a national force first and foremost. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has comprehensively trashed the European delusion that the United States would come to its defence if Russia invaded, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has comprehensively trashed the European delusion that the United States would come to its defence if Russia invaded, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 15, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks to reporters after the May 14 cabinet meeting in West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia.
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 15, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 15, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks to reporters after the May 14 cabinet meeting in West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters yesterday that the government won't be releasing a budget this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters yesterday that the government won't be releasing a budget this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
Afrikaners aren’t actually refugees. They are bit-players in a secular passion play staged by U.S. President Donald Trump, right, probably at the suggestion of his faithful side-kick Elon Musk, left, who grew up very rich in apartheid-era South Africa, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
Afrikaners aren’t actually refugees. They are bit-players in a secular passion play staged by U.S. President Donald Trump, right, probably at the suggestion of his faithful side-kick Elon Musk, left, who grew up very rich in apartheid-era South Africa, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger appeared in a May 13 webinar organized by the Public Affairs Association of Canada's Saskatchewan chapter. Screenshot courtesy of the Public Affairs Association of Canada
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger appeared in a May 13 webinar organized by the Public Affairs Association of Canada's Saskatchewan chapter. Screenshot courtesy of the Public Affairs Association of Canada
Opinion | BY FARAH SHROFF | May 14, 2025
Canadian health care isn’t without its problems, but we are fortunate to have highly skilled, caring providers, up-to-date infrastructure, and excellent researchers, writes Farah Shroff. Unsplash photograph by Maxime Doré
Opinion | BY FARAH SHROFF | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY FARAH SHROFF | May 14, 2025
Canadian health care isn’t without its problems, but we are fortunate to have highly skilled, caring providers, up-to-date infrastructure, and excellent researchers, writes Farah Shroff. Unsplash photograph by Maxime Doré
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a commitment to 'protect the programs that save families thousands of dollars per year, including pharmacare,' during a May 2 press conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a commitment to 'protect the programs that save families thousands of dollars per year, including pharmacare,' during a May 2 press conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has repeatedly stated he's willing to adopt a new approach to energy development, combining increased conventional oil production with climate mitigation tactics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has repeatedly stated he's willing to adopt a new approach to energy development, combining increased conventional oil production with climate mitigation tactics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has altered the federal party, jettisoning traditional conservatism and replacing it with those nationalist and populist elements, writes William Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has altered the federal party, jettisoning traditional conservatism and replacing it with those nationalist and populist elements, writes William Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
Inside hospitals, AI can forecast recovery times and support better discharge planning—ensuring patients are released appropriately and beds are freed up for new admissions, writes Hossein Abouee Mehrizi. Pexels photograph by RDNE Stock project
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
Inside hospitals, AI can forecast recovery times and support better discharge planning—ensuring patients are released appropriately and beds are freed up for new admissions, writes Hossein Abouee Mehrizi. Pexels photograph by RDNE Stock project
The government must develop a pan-Canadian framework for AI in health care that facilitates access to data for the development and effective implementation of these technologies in clinical practice, writes Samira Abbasgholizadeh-Rahimi. Unsplash photograph by Steve Johnson
The government must develop a pan-Canadian framework for AI in health care that facilitates access to data for the development and effective implementation of these technologies in clinical practice, writes Samira Abbasgholizadeh-Rahimi. Unsplash photograph by Steve Johnson
Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
There’s no way to perfectly plan for an uncertain future, but another major health emergency is likely—and clapping won’t help, writes Michelle Cohen. Unsplash photograph by Martin Sanchez
Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
There’s no way to perfectly plan for an uncertain future, but another major health emergency is likely—and clapping won’t help, writes Michelle Cohen. Unsplash photograph by Martin Sanchez
Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
Over the last five years, biotechnology has stepped into the spotlight as a critical component of public health, economic growth, and our ability to respond to future health challenges, writes Wendy Zatylny. Unsplash photograph by Timon Studler
Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
Over the last five years, biotechnology has stepped into the spotlight as a critical component of public health, economic growth, and our ability to respond to future health challenges, writes Wendy Zatylny. Unsplash photograph by Timon Studler
Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
When Prime Minister Mark Carney promised $4-billion for ‘community health-care infrastructure’ during the campaign, Canada gained a huge opportunity, writes Kate Mulligan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
When Prime Minister Mark Carney promised $4-billion for ‘community health-care infrastructure’ during the campaign, Canada gained a huge opportunity, writes Kate Mulligan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canadian institutions complying with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Day 1 executive order is a serious mistake that sets a very bad precedent, write Jocelyn Downie and Françoise Baylis. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Canadian institutions complying with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Day 1 executive order is a serious mistake that sets a very bad precedent, write Jocelyn Downie and Françoise Baylis. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon flanked new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon flanked new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
Retiring Conservative senator Don Plett sat down with The Hill Times in his third-floor office in the Senate of Canada Building on May 7. He officially retires on May 14. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
Retiring Conservative senator Don Plett sat down with The Hill Times in his third-floor office in the Senate of Canada Building on May 7. He officially retires on May 14. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland at the May 13 cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland at the May 13 cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Today’s Red Chamber is an essential guardrail against the takeover of our democracy by any one political party or ideological group, writes Sen. Stan Kutcher. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Today’s Red Chamber is an essential guardrail against the takeover of our democracy by any one political party or ideological group, writes Sen. Stan Kutcher. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
As we head into renewed trade discussions with the U.S., their need for critical minerals provides Canada the chance to align economic strategy with national security and climate objectives, writes Mark Selby. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
As we head into renewed trade discussions with the U.S., their need for critical minerals provides Canada the chance to align economic strategy with national security and climate objectives, writes Mark Selby. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
Volunteering is about giving back to the community, which strongly aligns to the sense of duty and service that military members develop during their careers, writes Alyson Mahar. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
Volunteering is about giving back to the community, which strongly aligns to the sense of duty and service that military members develop during their careers, writes Alyson Mahar. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
On Feb. 28 in the Oval Office, a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump devolved into an argument. Their meeting was covered by the media and the bitter exchange was broadcast around the world. Screengrab courtesy of CNN
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
On Feb. 28 in the Oval Office, a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump devolved into an argument. Their meeting was covered by the media and the bitter exchange was broadcast around the world. Screengrab courtesy of CNN
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 10, 2025
Conservative MPs Jake Stewart, left, and Gerald Soroka will not be running again in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Riddhi Kachhela, and courtesy of X
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 10, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 10, 2025
Conservative MPs Jake Stewart, left, and Gerald Soroka will not be running again in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Riddhi Kachhela, and courtesy of X
Opinion | March 10, 2025
Opinion | March 10, 2025
Opinion | March 10, 2025
Opinion | March 10, 2025
Opinion | March 10, 2025
Opinion | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | March 10, 2025
Justin Trudeau, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured at Mar-a-Lago, Nov. 29, 2024. Tough times may lie ahead for Canadians, but tough times are better than bending the knee to a mendacious con man who somehow lied his way back into the White House, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of Justin Trudeau's X handle
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | March 10, 2025
Justin Trudeau, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured at Mar-a-Lago, Nov. 29, 2024. Tough times may lie ahead for Canadians, but tough times are better than bending the knee to a mendacious con man who somehow lied his way back into the White House, writes Michael Harris. Photograph courtesy of Justin Trudeau's X handle
Opinion | BY JESSICA GREEN | March 10, 2025
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. True decarbonization means increasing rapidly clean energy investments, reckoning with our status as an oil and gas producer, and investing in health care and education, writes Jessica Green. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JESSICA GREEN | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY JESSICA GREEN | March 10, 2025
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. True decarbonization means increasing rapidly clean energy investments, reckoning with our status as an oil and gas producer, and investing in health care and education, writes Jessica Green. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | March 10, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | March 10, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 10, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in West Block on March 4, 2025, in reaction to the levying of 25 per cent tariffs by the American government on Canadian exports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | March 10, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in West Block on March 4, 2025, in reaction to the levying of 25 per cent tariffs by the American government on Canadian exports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 10, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference in West Block on March 4, 2025, in reaction to the levying of 25-per-cent tariffs by the American government on Canadian exports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | March 10, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference in West Block on March 4, 2025, in reaction to the levying of 25-per-cent tariffs by the American government on Canadian exports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | March 10, 2025
Wayne Gretzky is a private citizen, and, by all accounts, a decent man. He's choosing, for his own reasons, to avoid public comment on an issue that's close to my heart, writes Matt Gurney.   Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | March 10, 2025
Wayne Gretzky is a private citizen, and, by all accounts, a decent man. He's choosing, for his own reasons, to avoid public comment on an issue that's close to my heart, writes Matt Gurney.   Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GARY STOREY | March 10, 2025
The federal Conservatives under Pierre Poilievre have mounted an attack on the program, but there may still be hope that Canada can revisit carbon pricing after the damage the Poilievre Conservatives have made to it are forgotten. After all, 46 countries, including China, have some form of carbon pricing, writes Gary Storey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GARY STOREY | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY GARY STOREY | March 10, 2025
The federal Conservatives under Pierre Poilievre have mounted an attack on the program, but there may still be hope that Canada can revisit carbon pricing after the damage the Poilievre Conservatives have made to it are forgotten. After all, 46 countries, including China, have some form of carbon pricing, writes Gary Storey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NICHOLAS RIVERS | March 10, 2025
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has said he's open to replacing the carbon tax if Canada can meet its climate change goals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NICHOLAS RIVERS | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY NICHOLAS RIVERS | March 10, 2025
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has said he's open to replacing the carbon tax if Canada can meet its climate change goals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARK JACCARD | March 10, 2025
The oilsands in Fort McMurray, Alta. Canada can achieve zero GHG emissions with regulations alone, and not all regulations are as costly as economists may claim, writes Mark Jaccard. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY MARK JACCARD | March 10, 2025
Opinion | BY MARK JACCARD | March 10, 2025
The oilsands in Fort McMurray, Alta. Canada can achieve zero GHG emissions with regulations alone, and not all regulations are as costly as economists may claim, writes Mark Jaccard. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will host the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Wednesday, March 12-14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will host the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Wednesday, March 12-14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | March 9, 2025
Mark Carney arrives at Rogers Centre Ottawa to a crowd of supporters gathered for the Liberal Party leadership announcement on March 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | March 9, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | March 9, 2025
Mark Carney arrives at Rogers Centre Ottawa to a crowd of supporters gathered for the Liberal Party leadership announcement on March 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 8, 2025
The government is using a virtual assistant tool that uses artificial intelligence to help clear the backlog of pay discrepancies caused by the Phoenix system. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 8, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | March 8, 2025
The government is using a virtual assistant tool that uses artificial intelligence to help clear the backlog of pay discrepancies caused by the Phoenix system. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JONATHAN BERKSHIRE MILLER | March 8, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy hold a joint press conference in Ottawa on Sept. 22, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JONATHAN BERKSHIRE MILLER | March 8, 2025
Opinion | BY JONATHAN BERKSHIRE MILLER | March 8, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy hold a joint press conference in Ottawa on Sept. 22, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | March 7, 2025
Trade insider Flavio Volpe, pictured in 2018, says Americans are the best messengers to tell U.S. President Donald Trump that tariffs are bad for business. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | March 7, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | March 7, 2025
Trade insider Flavio Volpe, pictured in 2018, says Americans are the best messengers to tell U.S. President Donald Trump that tariffs are bad for business. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 7, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers questions at 90 Elgin Street in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2023, before meeting with Canada's premiers to discuss health-care funding. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 7, 2025
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 7, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers questions at 90 Elgin Street in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2023, before meeting with Canada's premiers to discuss health-care funding. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DON DRUMMOND | March 7, 2025
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney said he would rely more on the industrial carbon tax, arguing it would make large polluters pay, not households. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DON DRUMMOND | March 7, 2025
Opinion | BY DON DRUMMOND | March 7, 2025
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney said he would rely more on the industrial carbon tax, arguing it would make large polluters pay, not households. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade