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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
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 14, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
List | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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
First-time MP Evan Solomon is sworn in as artificial intelligence and digital innovation minister on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
First-time MP Evan Solomon is sworn in as artificial intelligence and digital innovation minister on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
Philippe Dufresne
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said in February that data breaches ‘have surged over the past decade.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | May 14, 2025
Philippe Dufresne
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said in February that data breaches ‘have surged over the past decade.’ 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
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
Liberal MP-elect Sima Acan, left, with Prime Minister Mark Carney during the recent federal election campaign. Photograph courtesy of X/Sima Acan
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
Liberal MP-elect Sima Acan, left, with Prime Minister Mark Carney during the recent federal election campaign. Photograph courtesy of X/Sima Acan
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
The new high commissioner of Botswana, Mpho Churchill Mophuting, left, presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 14, 2025
The new high commissioner of Botswana, Mpho Churchill Mophuting, left, presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, will have an in-person meeting with Canada’s premiers in Saskatchewan on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, will have an in-person meeting with Canada’s premiers in Saskatchewan on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has a lengthy and complicated to-do list, and his immediate priorities should be to be to invest in defence abroad, and focus on northern sovereignty, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has a lengthy and complicated to-do list, and his immediate priorities should be to be to invest in defence abroad, and focus on northern sovereignty, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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 GLENN THIBEAULT | May 14, 2025
Accessibility to timely care, medications, and life-saving devices remains uneven across jurisdictions, writes Glenn Thibeault. Unsplash photograph by isens usa
Opinion | BY GLENN THIBEAULT | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY GLENN THIBEAULT | May 14, 2025
Accessibility to timely care, medications, and life-saving devices remains uneven across jurisdictions, writes Glenn Thibeault. Unsplash photograph by isens usa
Opinion | BY ALIKI THOMAS | May 14, 2025
What should be core to a just and effective health-care system is now treated as a luxury—accessible only to those who can afford it, writes Aliki Thomas. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Opinion | BY ALIKI THOMAS | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY ALIKI THOMAS | May 14, 2025
What should be core to a just and effective health-care system is now treated as a luxury—accessible only to those who can afford it, writes Aliki Thomas. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
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
Canadian lung charities have solutions worth sharing, but what’s missing is a clear commitment to making lung health a priority at home, write Jessica Buckley and Jeffrey Beach. Unsplash photograph by Robina Weermeijer
Canadian lung charities have solutions worth sharing, but what’s missing is a clear commitment to making lung health a priority at home, write Jessica Buckley and Jeffrey Beach. Unsplash photograph by Robina Weermeijer
Opinion | BY ABRAR AHMED | May 14, 2025
The creation of Health Workforce Canada is a good first step. Next, affected specialties like surgeons must be represented, writes Abrar Ahmed. Unsplash photograph by National Cancer Institute
Opinion | BY ABRAR AHMED | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY ABRAR AHMED | May 14, 2025
The creation of Health Workforce Canada is a good first step. Next, affected specialties like surgeons must be represented, writes Abrar Ahmed. Unsplash photograph by National Cancer Institute
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
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 13, 2025
Some of the new members of cabinet include returning members, clockwise from left: Anita Anand, David McGuinty, François-Philippe Champagne, and Mélanie Joly, as well as rookie MPs Tim Hodgson, Evan Solomon, Eleanor Olszewski, and Rebecca Chartrand. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of LinkedIn and the Liberal Party of Canada
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 13, 2025
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 13, 2025
Some of the new members of cabinet include returning members, clockwise from left: Anita Anand, David McGuinty, François-Philippe Champagne, and Mélanie Joly, as well as rookie MPs Tim Hodgson, Evan Solomon, Eleanor Olszewski, and Rebecca Chartrand. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of LinkedIn and the Liberal Party of Canada
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 MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND | May 13, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet will be sworn in at Rideau Hall today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet will be sworn in at Rideau Hall today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
True reconciliation requires co-developing distinctions-based tools like tariff relief, investment supports, and procurement reform, writes Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
True reconciliation requires co-developing distinctions-based tools like tariff relief, investment supports, and procurement reform, writes Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council
Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | May 12, 2025
As Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, begins his tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, will he comply like his predecessor did in CUSMA, or resist to protect Canada’s sovereignty, asks Wenran Jiang. White House photograph by Gabriel B Kotico
Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | May 12, 2025
Opinion | BY WENRAN JIANG | May 12, 2025
As Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, begins his tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, will he comply like his predecessor did in CUSMA, or resist to protect Canada’s sovereignty, asks Wenran Jiang. White House photograph by Gabriel B Kotico
Naturopathic doctors are a key part of a holistic, modern health-care system, providing evidence-based care that intentionally holds space for traditional knowledge, write Gemma Beierback, and Jenny Gardipy. Unsplash photograph by Content Pixie
Naturopathic doctors are a key part of a holistic, modern health-care system, providing evidence-based care that intentionally holds space for traditional knowledge, write Gemma Beierback, and Jenny Gardipy. Unsplash photograph by Content Pixie
FeatureBY DALE EISLER | May 8, 2023
Dale Eisler: 'I wrote the book to understand the political transformation of Saskatchewan and why it happened, which I believe is one of the more interesting stories in Canadian politics.' Images courtesy of the University of Regina Press
FeatureBY DALE EISLER | May 8, 2023
FeatureBY DALE EISLER | May 8, 2023
Dale Eisler: 'I wrote the book to understand the political transformation of Saskatchewan and why it happened, which I believe is one of the more interesting stories in Canadian politics.' Images courtesy of the University of Regina Press
Opinion | May 8, 2023
In choosing to avoid acknowledging that a smaller global population size is better for all, we take equally important risks: those of dividing the reproductive rights and environmental movements, of missing opportunities to advance reproductive rights for all, and to minimize man-made harm to our planet, writes Céline Delacroix. Image courtesy of Flickr
Opinion | May 8, 2023
Opinion | May 8, 2023
In choosing to avoid acknowledging that a smaller global population size is better for all, we take equally important risks: those of dividing the reproductive rights and environmental movements, of missing opportunities to advance reproductive rights for all, and to minimize man-made harm to our planet, writes Céline Delacroix. Image courtesy of Flickr
Former NDP MP Megan Leslie, left, president and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund-Canada, pictured on May 18, 2022, with NDP national director Anne McGrath, will be a part of The Walrus Talks panel on May 11 at the National Gallery of Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
Former NDP MP Megan Leslie, left, president and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund-Canada, pictured on May 18, 2022, with NDP national director Anne McGrath, will be a part of The Walrus Talks panel on May 11 at the National Gallery of Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 6, 2023
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, left, Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault were all in attendance at the Shaw Centre for the Liberal Party's policy convention on May 6. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 6, 2023
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 6, 2023
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, left, Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault were all in attendance at the Shaw Centre for the Liberal Party's policy convention on May 6. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 5, 2023
In his May 4 keynote speech at the party's biennial convention, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated that he would lead the Liberal Party in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 5, 2023
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 5, 2023
In his May 4 keynote speech at the party's biennial convention, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated that he would lead the Liberal Party in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 5, 2023
Canada's three largest political parties, headed by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, have all filed petitions against a ruling by the B.C. privacy commissioner that would require federal parties to comply with B.C.'s privacy laws when operating in that province. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 5, 2023
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 5, 2023
Canada's three largest political parties, headed by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, have all filed petitions against a ruling by the B.C. privacy commissioner that would require federal parties to comply with B.C.'s privacy laws when operating in that province. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Liberal ministers Harjit Sajjan, left, Karina Gould, and MP Arielle Kayabaga share a laugh at the Liberal Party convention. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Liberal ministers Harjit Sajjan, left, Karina Gould, and MP Arielle Kayabaga share a laugh at the Liberal Party convention. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Former U.S. presidential candidate and secretary of state Hillary Clinton will star at the Liberal Party Convention in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Former U.S. presidential candidate and secretary of state Hillary Clinton will star at the Liberal Party Convention in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 4, 2023
This is not the first time the Liberals have been caught flat-footed in an evacuation emergency. This same Sudanese script was acted out in 2021 in Afghanistan, a file for which Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has taken some heat, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 4, 2023
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 4, 2023
This is not the first time the Liberals have been caught flat-footed in an evacuation emergency. This same Sudanese script was acted out in 2021 in Afghanistan, a file for which Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has taken some heat, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 4, 2023
The political situation facing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith presents an interesting paradox, writes Gerry Nicholls.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 4, 2023
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 4, 2023
The political situation facing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith presents an interesting paradox, writes Gerry Nicholls.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JULIAN BRANCH | May 4, 2023
Since the W5 program, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has authorized a petition demanding action on these potentially toxic pipes. Among other things it calls on the government to 'Take urgent steps to assess health risks of asbestos fibres in drinking water, so the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee to establish a water quality guideline.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JULIAN BRANCH | May 4, 2023
Opinion | BY JULIAN BRANCH | May 4, 2023
Since the W5 program, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has authorized a petition demanding action on these potentially toxic pipes. Among other things it calls on the government to 'Take urgent steps to assess health risks of asbestos fibres in drinking water, so the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee to establish a water quality guideline.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to the Young Liberals at the Liberal Party Convention in Ottawa on May 4, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to the Young Liberals at the Liberal Party Convention in Ottawa on May 4, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | May 4, 2023
Former CSIS intelligence officer Huda Mukbil in London, U.K., in 2005, when she was assisting MI5 with its investigations into two terror attacks on the London transit system on July 7 and 21 of that year. Photograph courtesy of Huda Mukbil
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | May 4, 2023
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | May 4, 2023
Former CSIS intelligence officer Huda Mukbil in London, U.K., in 2005, when she was assisting MI5 with its investigations into two terror attacks on the London transit system on July 7 and 21 of that year. Photograph courtesy of Huda Mukbil
Opinion | BY GORDON C. MCCAULEY | May 4, 2023
The federal government's major support of the life sciences in the pandemic was critical, but cannot stop there. Continued investment is needed so Canada can be a world leader in this key industry, writes Gordon C. McCauley. Photograph courtesy of Pixelbay
Opinion | BY GORDON C. MCCAULEY | May 4, 2023
Opinion | BY GORDON C. MCCAULEY | May 4, 2023
The federal government's major support of the life sciences in the pandemic was critical, but cannot stop there. Continued investment is needed so Canada can be a world leader in this key industry, writes Gordon C. McCauley. Photograph courtesy of Pixelbay
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | May 4, 2023
The coronation of King Charles, pictured with his wife Camilla, raises questions about Canada's relationship with the monarchy. Canadians are 'not particularly sensitive to who is wearing the crown,' but they do feel an 'incredible amount of antipathy and ambivalence towards it,' says Angus Reid president Shachi Kurl. Creative Commons photograph by Mark Tantrum
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | May 4, 2023
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | May 4, 2023
The coronation of King Charles, pictured with his wife Camilla, raises questions about Canada's relationship with the monarchy. Canadians are 'not particularly sensitive to who is wearing the crown,' but they do feel an 'incredible amount of antipathy and ambivalence towards it,' says Angus Reid president Shachi Kurl. Creative Commons photograph by Mark Tantrum
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured delivering a speech in the Shaw Centre at the Liberal caucus' 2022 holiday party. Trudeau will return to the Shaw Centre today to deliver a speech as party of the Liberal Party's policy convention. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured delivering a speech in the Shaw Centre at the Liberal caucus' 2022 holiday party. Trudeau will return to the Shaw Centre today to deliver a speech as party of the Liberal Party's policy convention. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
News | BY TAYLOR O’BRIEN | May 3, 2023
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters on March 27 in the House of Commons foyer. The World Press Freedom Day luncheon on May 3 focused on the spread of misinformation and harassment that journalists, particularly racialized women, experience on social media. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TAYLOR O’BRIEN | May 3, 2023
News | BY TAYLOR O’BRIEN | May 3, 2023
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters on March 27 in the House of Commons foyer. The World Press Freedom Day luncheon on May 3 focused on the spread of misinformation and harassment that journalists, particularly racialized women, experience on social media. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2023
Senator Marilou McPhedran, seen here in June 2022, plans to table legislation next week to prevent federal monies from being used to fund abusive NDAs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2023
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2023
Senator Marilou McPhedran, seen here in June 2022, plans to table legislation next week to prevent federal monies from being used to fund abusive NDAs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GAR PARDY | May 3, 2023
Justice Minster David Lametti needs to exercise his unique discretion to ensure that a Canadian citizen is not subject to arbitrarily politically motivated justice systems, writes Gar Pardy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GAR PARDY | May 3, 2023
Opinion | BY GAR PARDY | May 3, 2023
Justice Minster David Lametti needs to exercise his unique discretion to ensure that a Canadian citizen is not subject to arbitrarily politically motivated justice systems, writes Gar Pardy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade