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
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
When Prime Minister Mark Carney tapped 28 new cabinet ministers and 10 secretaries of state on May 13, he empowered them to take leadership
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
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
Renewing publicly funded health care that is accessible for all is vital in these times.
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
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said in February that data breaches ‘have surged over the past decade.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The repercussions of data breaches go beyond compromised personal information, bringing also a broader economic impact.
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said in February that data breaches ‘have surged over the past decade.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prior to the April 28 federal election, Ottawa secured pharmacare agreements with four jurisdictions: British Columbia, Manitoba, the Yukon, and Prince Edward Island.
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
Prior to the April 28 federal election, Ottawa secured pharmacare agreements with four jurisdictions: British Columbia, Manitoba, the Yukon, and Prince Edward Island.
Prior to the April 28 federal election, Ottawa secured pharmacare agreements with four jurisdictions: British Columbia, Manitoba, the Yukon, and Prince Edward Island.
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
In a wide-ranging interview, new Motswana High Commissioner Mpho Churchill Mophuting talks about a deeper relationship with Canada, Ottawa's Africa strategy, and peacekeeping.
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
In a wide-ranging interview, new Motswana High Commissioner Mpho Churchill Mophuting talks about a deeper relationship with Canada, Ottawa's Africa strategy, and peacekeeping.
In a wide-ranging interview, new Motswana High Commissioner Mpho Churchill Mophuting talks about a deeper relationship with Canada, Ottawa's Africa strategy, and peacekeeping.
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
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
The prime minister must now prove that ‘experience’ is more than just a campaign slogan, and that he is prepared to unite a divided
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
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
The threats to Canada are many, and as numerous from the inside as from the outside.
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
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
In a globalized world, pandemics are a national security concern, and being prepared to launch a robust response is essential for the health of
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
Accessibility to timely care, medications, and life-saving devices remains uneven across jurisdictions, writes Glenn Thibeault. Unsplash photograph by isens usa
Canada needs political will, targeted investment, and a commitment to three fundamental priorities: alignment, accessibility, and affordability.
Accessibility to timely care, medications, and life-saving devices remains uneven across jurisdictions, writes Glenn Thibeault. Unsplash photograph by isens usa
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
Rehabilitation is not a luxury. It is the bridge between medical intervention and meaningful participation in life.
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
Domestic leaders should reject any suggestion that an executive order from a U.S. president can justify abandoning our fundamental commitments to equality, justice, and
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
Domestic leaders should reject any suggestion that an executive order from a U.S. president can justify abandoning our fundamental commitments to equality, justice, and
Domestic leaders should reject any suggestion that an executive order from a U.S. president can justify abandoning our fundamental commitments to equality, justice, and
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
Canada should support a landmark WHO resolution addressing the alarming rise in both communicable and non-communicable respiratory diseases.
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
Asking doctors to ‘come home’ without addressing why they leave implies physicians are to blame, and overlooks systemic barriers like poor job opportunities for
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
Asking doctors to ‘come home’ without addressing why they leave implies physicians are to blame, and overlooks systemic barriers like poor job opportunities for
Asking doctors to ‘come home’ without addressing why they leave implies physicians are to blame, and overlooks systemic barriers like poor job opportunities for
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
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
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his team is focused on growing an economy that 'is resilient in the face of economic shock,' and put
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
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
Plus, Liberal Tatiana Auguste’s win in Terrebonne, Que., brings the count of former staffers turned first-time MPs to at least eight.
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
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
In a major cabinet shakeup, Prime Minister Mark Carney named two dozen new faces to his senior team—made up of 28 ministers tackling the
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
Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in
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
Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in
Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in
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
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
In a major shakeup, Prime Minister Mark Carney named 16 new faces to his 28-member cabinet, but kept a dozen Trudeau-era ministers in his
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
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
The Métis played a crucial role in the founding of this country and its economy, yet too often we are treated as the forgotten
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
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
Those trapped in rigid binaries risk becoming collateral damage in a conflict that transcends borders, ideologies, and even economics itself.
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 care offers a proven approach to addressing health-care crises disproportionately affecting Indigenous people.
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
There is a growing body of research confirming that too much screen time can harm a developing brain, and increase rates of youth anxiety and sleep deprivation, writes Lynn Posluns.
Unsplash photograph by Kelly Sikkema
How a Health Canada national awareness campaign on the negative impacts of devices and social media addiction can make a difference.
There is a growing body of research confirming that too much screen time can harm a developing brain, and increase rates of youth anxiety and sleep deprivation, writes Lynn Posluns.
Unsplash photograph by Kelly Sikkema
Using the conditions surrounding the Great Wars as a present-day comparison, the logic goes that the West must vanquish the Russians now in Ukraine, or else President Vladimir Putin will try to conquer the world, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Flickr
To argue that a ‘Great War is coming,’ the doom-mongers have to pretend that such a war will be necessary to stop the Russians.
Using the conditions surrounding the Great Wars as a present-day comparison, the logic goes that the West must vanquish the Russians now in Ukraine, or else President Vladimir Putin will try to conquer the world, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Flickr
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government forced the Conservatives to take a position on the capital gains tax by keeping the policy out of the budget implementation bill, and putting it to a vote in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
‘This unpopular tax is more popular than the Liberals,’ so they see it as a way to ‘bump up their numbers,’ says pollster Nik
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government forced the Conservatives to take a position on the capital gains tax by keeping the policy out of the budget implementation bill, and putting it to a vote in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
While this year’s season is well below 2023’s record so far, Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said multiple regions are at risk this summer
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said this year's wildfire season is so far 'well below the 10-year average for the total area burned.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
While this year’s season is well below 2023’s record so far, Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said multiple regions are at risk this summer
While this year’s season is well below 2023’s record so far, Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said multiple regions are at risk this summer
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said this year's wildfire season is so far 'well below the 10-year average for the total area burned.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Rather than act expeditiously on the advice of intelligence agencies, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plays partisan games, and has politicized the foreign interference file.
Following the stunning NSICOP report, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, is on the attack while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tries to hold the line, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Rather than act expeditiously on the advice of intelligence agencies, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plays partisan games, and has politicized the foreign interference file.
Rather than act expeditiously on the advice of intelligence agencies, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plays partisan games, and has politicized the foreign interference file.
Following the stunning NSICOP report, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, is on the attack while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tries to hold the line, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Fertilizer Canada's Matthew Don Trapp, left, and Emma Trapp with their pugs Max and Otis; Eliza Madeanu, a House of Commons communications advisor, with her husband and their dog Stella, and David Burkholder, special advisor to International Trade Minister Mary Ng, with his cat Justin at CAHI's 2024 Cutest Pets on the Hill Awards on June 11. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
Politicos, staffers, and four-legged friends flock to Métropolitain Brasserie for the Canadian Animal Health Institute’s sophomore awards reception.
Fertilizer Canada's Matthew Don Trapp, left, and Emma Trapp with their pugs Max and Otis; Eliza Madeanu, a House of Commons communications advisor, with her husband and their dog Stella, and David Burkholder, special advisor to International Trade Minister Mary Ng, with his cat Justin at CAHI's 2024 Cutest Pets on the Hill Awards on June 11. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
The world’s collective conscience is demanding a giant reset of the compassion agendas of our top private and public institutions. A generative compassion approach
A generative compassion approach by the federal government would require that every department, agency, and commission undergo a strategic review of its compassion agenda, and develop a set of compassion policies suited to the needs of stakeholders, writes Kathleen Finlay. Pexels photograph by Engin Akyurt
The world’s collective conscience is demanding a giant reset of the compassion agendas of our top private and public institutions. A generative compassion approach
The world’s collective conscience is demanding a giant reset of the compassion agendas of our top private and public institutions. A generative compassion approach
A generative compassion approach by the federal government would require that every department, agency, and commission undergo a strategic review of its compassion agenda, and develop a set of compassion policies suited to the needs of stakeholders, writes Kathleen Finlay. Pexels photograph by Engin Akyurt
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. Ottawa’s Climate Science 2050 report makes not a single mention of geoengineering, write Burgess Langshaw Power and Juan Moreno-Cruz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada can use the wait-and-see approach, or we can use our reputation as a middle power to be an honest broker on this emerging
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. Ottawa’s Climate Science 2050 report makes not a single mention of geoengineering, write Burgess Langshaw Power and Juan Moreno-Cruz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As health-care needs increase in rural and remote Canada, the federal government must do more to encourage occupational therapists to move to these communities.
Failing to include OTs as eligible for Canada’s Student Loan forgiveness program works against ensuring access to quality health-care services in rural and remote communities that most Canadians take for granted, writes Hélène Sabourin. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
As health-care needs increase in rural and remote Canada, the federal government must do more to encourage occupational therapists to move to these communities.
As health-care needs increase in rural and remote Canada, the federal government must do more to encourage occupational therapists to move to these communities.
Failing to include OTs as eligible for Canada’s Student Loan forgiveness program works against ensuring access to quality health-care services in rural and remote communities that most Canadians take for granted, writes Hélène Sabourin. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault recently named a new director of climate and energy policy for his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds has also seen some recent changes to her policy team.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault recently named a new director of climate and energy policy for his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Reporters scrum Liberal MP David McGuinty, chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, before the Liberal caucus meeting on June 12.
Reporters scrum Liberal MP David McGuinty, chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, before the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on June 12, 2024.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Reporters scrum Liberal MP David McGuinty, chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, before the Liberal caucus meeting on June 12.
Reporters scrum Liberal MP David McGuinty, chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, before the Liberal caucus meeting on June 12.
Reporters scrum Liberal MP David McGuinty, chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, before the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on June 12, 2024.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, third from left, and his fellow G7 leaders, pictured in Japan at the 2023 summit. All G7 governments and the European Union must co-operate to create a global list of goods produced by child labour or forced labour, writes Fernando Morales-de la Cruz. White House photograph by Adam Schultz
Despite goals to eliminate child labour by 2025, there are tens of millions of children exploited in the G7 nations’ supply chains, and forced
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, third from left, and his fellow G7 leaders, pictured in Japan at the 2023 summit. All G7 governments and the European Union must co-operate to create a global list of goods produced by child labour or forced labour, writes Fernando Morales-de la Cruz. White House photograph by Adam Schultz
Emmanuel Macron must realize that a crisis over mass migration to Europe is coming soon, driven by global warming. Temperatures in Greece, southern Italy
French President Emmanuel Macron, pictured on the Hill on June 7, 2018, called national elections in France for the end of this month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Emmanuel Macron must realize that a crisis over mass migration to Europe is coming soon, driven by global warming. Temperatures in Greece, southern Italy
Emmanuel Macron must realize that a crisis over mass migration to Europe is coming soon, driven by global warming. Temperatures in Greece, southern Italy
French President Emmanuel Macron, pictured on the Hill on June 7, 2018, called national elections in France for the end of this month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As of September, large online streaming services like Spotify, Netflix, and Amazon will be required to pay five per cent of their annual domestic revenue in contributions to Canadian media funds, which the CRTC estimates would provide $200-million in new annual funding. Unsplash photograph by Tamas Pap
As part of its Online Streaming Act plan, the CRTC ruled that online streamers making more than $25M in domestic revenue must give five
As of September, large online streaming services like Spotify, Netflix, and Amazon will be required to pay five per cent of their annual domestic revenue in contributions to Canadian media funds, which the CRTC estimates would provide $200-million in new annual funding. Unsplash photograph by Tamas Pap
The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians' latest report found the government of India—not Russia—to be the second-most significant foreign interference threat after
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the government 'respectfully disagrees' with elements of the recent report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, and that releasing the identities of implicated parliamentarians could harm criminal investigations, and violate federal secrecy laws. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians' latest report found the government of India—not Russia—to be the second-most significant foreign interference threat after
The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians' latest report found the government of India—not Russia—to be the second-most significant foreign interference threat after
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the government 'respectfully disagrees' with elements of the recent report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, and that releasing the identities of implicated parliamentarians could harm criminal investigations, and violate federal secrecy laws. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former trade negotiator Steve Verheul says it is 'very unlikely' that the CUSMA review in 2026 will lead to the deal expiring 10 years later. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada, the U.S., and Mexico could all be jockeying to sweeten the deal as competing interests and priorities colour the road to the required
Former trade negotiator Steve Verheul says it is 'very unlikely' that the CUSMA review in 2026 will lead to the deal expiring 10 years later. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Europe is falling apart, threatening western hegemonic liberal democratic structures, policies, and values, writes Erica Ifill. Photograph courtesy of the European Parliament/Flickr
The results of the European Parliament elections are just one of many signposts along the path to nationalism on which Canada finds itself.
Europe is falling apart, threatening western hegemonic liberal democratic structures, policies, and values, writes Erica Ifill. Photograph courtesy of the European Parliament/Flickr
It’s almost physically painful to watch the scrambling that has occurred in the wake of the committee report that’s currently rocking Parliament Hill. On
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the Hogue Commission is the right venue to investigate the claims made in the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It’s almost physically painful to watch the scrambling that has occurred in the wake of the committee report that’s currently rocking Parliament Hill. On
It’s almost physically painful to watch the scrambling that has occurred in the wake of the committee report that’s currently rocking Parliament Hill. On
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the Hogue Commission is the right venue to investigate the claims made in the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
