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Parliamentarians celebrate Fourth of July at Lornado amid trade war, annexation threats

  • A smaller crowd than usual gathered at Lornado to celebrate Independence Day, as sliders, corn dogs, and California wine was served to members of
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps present the colours at the Fourth of July celebration. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Parliamentarians celebrate Fourth of July at Lornado amid trade war, annexation threats

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
  • A smaller crowd than usual gathered at Lornado to celebrate Independence Day, as sliders, corn dogs, and California wine was served to members of

Parliamentarians celebrate Fourth of July at Lornado amid trade war, annexation threats

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
  • A smaller crowd than usual gathered at Lornado to celebrate Independence Day, as sliders, corn dogs, and California wine was served to members of
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps present the colours at the Fourth of July celebration. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

It’s time to end Canada’s control over First Nations identity

  • Despite promises to gradually transfer control of status registration to First Nations, there is no roadmap, no new funding model, and no accountability.
Opinion | BY KYRA WILSON | July 7, 2025
Rebecca Alty, Mark Carney
Rebecca Alty, Mark Carney
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. First Nations cannot be the only group held back by outdated legislation, and an unaccountable bureaucracy, writes Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s time to end Canada’s control over First Nations identity

Opinion | BY KYRA WILSON | July 7, 2025
  • Despite promises to gradually transfer control of status registration to First Nations, there is no roadmap, no new funding model, and no accountability.

It’s time to end Canada’s control over First Nations identity

Opinion | BY KYRA WILSON | July 7, 2025
  • Despite promises to gradually transfer control of status registration to First Nations, there is no roadmap, no new funding model, and no accountability.
Rebecca Alty, Mark Carney
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. First Nations cannot be the only group held back by outdated legislation, and an unaccountable bureaucracy, writes Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What good is a social safety net that doesn’t catch you?

  • The government should rebuild the Canada Disability Benefit to uphold human rights.
Opinion | BY AMANDA THERRIEN | July 7, 2025
Patty Hajdu
Patty Hajdu
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu. The messaging from the federal government regarding the Canada Disability Benefit’s intended purpose has been inconsistent, writes Amanda Therrien. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What good is a social safety net that doesn’t catch you?

Opinion | BY AMANDA THERRIEN | July 7, 2025
  • The government should rebuild the Canada Disability Benefit to uphold human rights.

What good is a social safety net that doesn’t catch you?

Opinion | BY AMANDA THERRIEN | July 7, 2025
  • The government should rebuild the Canada Disability Benefit to uphold human rights.
Patty Hajdu
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu. The messaging from the federal government regarding the Canada Disability Benefit’s intended purpose has been inconsistent, writes Amanda Therrien. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal major projects office ‘should not take the place of proper consultation with First Nations,’ says AFN national chief

  • Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said in an Intergovernmental Affairs press release on June 26 that the One Canadian Economy Act 'marks a historic milestone in creating a stronger, more inclusive Canada—one where Indigenous partnership is not only valued, but is fundamental to every step of development.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal major projects office ‘should not take the place of proper consultation with First Nations,’ says AFN national chief

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
  • Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for

Federal major projects office ‘should not take the place of proper consultation with First Nations,’ says AFN national chief

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
  • Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said in an Intergovernmental Affairs press release on June 26 that the One Canadian Economy Act 'marks a historic milestone in creating a stronger, more inclusive Canada—one where Indigenous partnership is not only valued, but is fundamental to every step of development.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Environment groups want ‘national interest’ defined in Liberals’ One Economy law

  • The government needs to have a 'national conversation' about what it means to have a project meet Bill C-5's criteria, says Anna Johnston, a
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
Canada-United States Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said in a June 26 press release that the One Canadian Economy Act 'will help attract investment in big nation-building projects that create good-paying jobs, connect our country, and ultimately reduce our reliance on the United States.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Environment groups want ‘national interest’ defined in Liberals’ One Economy law

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
  • The government needs to have a 'national conversation' about what it means to have a project meet Bill C-5's criteria, says Anna Johnston, a

Environment groups want ‘national interest’ defined in Liberals’ One Economy law

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
  • The government needs to have a 'national conversation' about what it means to have a project meet Bill C-5's criteria, says Anna Johnston, a
Canada-United States Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said in a June 26 press release that the One Canadian Economy Act 'will help attract investment in big nation-building projects that create good-paying jobs, connect our country, and ultimately reduce our reliance on the United States.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Backing down on DST is understandable, but doing so on supply management would be another story

  • Trump will definitely be pushing hard for dairy concessions but Carney cannot afford to cave on supply management.
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, cannot afford to give into American demands on supply management, writes Sheila Copps. The long-standing Canadian policy already has the support of the Bloc Québécois, led by Yves-François Blanchet, centre, and the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Backing down on DST is understandable, but doing so on supply management would be another story

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 7, 2025
  • Trump will definitely be pushing hard for dairy concessions but Carney cannot afford to cave on supply management.

Backing down on DST is understandable, but doing so on supply management would be another story

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 7, 2025
  • Trump will definitely be pushing hard for dairy concessions but Carney cannot afford to cave on supply management.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, cannot afford to give into American demands on supply management, writes Sheila Copps. The long-standing Canadian policy already has the support of the Bloc Québécois, led by Yves-François Blanchet, centre, and the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Will the NDP emulate New York City’s Mamdani?

  • Just because a 'new American left' might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
NDP interim leader Don Davies, left, and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who won New York City's mayoral primary race last week, may have dramatically changed the dynamics of left-wing politics in the U.S., writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Will the NDP emulate New York City’s Mamdani?

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
  • Just because a 'new American left' might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.

Will the NDP emulate New York City’s Mamdani?

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
  • Just because a 'new American left' might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.
NDP interim leader Don Davies, left, and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who won New York City's mayoral primary race last week, may have dramatically changed the dynamics of left-wing politics in the U.S., writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Don’t ignore role of climate change in recent rockslide tragedy: letter writer

  • Re: “Members’ statements from June 20,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 25, 2025). Without question, we all grieve the loss of life
Opinion | July 7, 2025
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Don’t ignore role of climate change in recent rockslide tragedy: letter writer

Opinion | July 7, 2025
  • Re: “Members’ statements from June 20,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 25, 2025). Without question, we all grieve the loss of life

Don’t ignore role of climate change in recent rockslide tragedy: letter writer

Opinion | July 7, 2025
  • Re: “Members’ statements from June 20,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 25, 2025). Without question, we all grieve the loss of life
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Unpleasant truths about nuclear energy regulator not misinformation: letter writer

  • Re: “Public comment on nuclear regulator welcome, but misinformation is not: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 23, 2025). Jeremy
Opinion | July 7, 2025
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Unpleasant truths about nuclear energy regulator not misinformation: letter writer

Opinion | July 7, 2025
  • Re: “Public comment on nuclear regulator welcome, but misinformation is not: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 23, 2025). Jeremy

Unpleasant truths about nuclear energy regulator not misinformation: letter writer

Opinion | July 7, 2025
  • Re: “Public comment on nuclear regulator welcome, but misinformation is not: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 23, 2025). Jeremy
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Axworthy’s not wrong: Carney does look like he’s taking a ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump, so far

  • Carney is obviously talking to Trump behind the scenes, but he better start showing Canadians that he has some backbone, too. As difficult as
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Axworthy’s not wrong: Carney does look like he’s taking a ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump, so far

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 7, 2025
  • Carney is obviously talking to Trump behind the scenes, but he better start showing Canadians that he has some backbone, too. As difficult as

Axworthy’s not wrong: Carney does look like he’s taking a ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump, so far

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 7, 2025
  • Carney is obviously talking to Trump behind the scenes, but he better start showing Canadians that he has some backbone, too. As difficult as
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Major projects beget major challenges

  • Mark Carney has demonstrated sure-footedness and confidence in his vision of transforming Canada’s economic fundamentals. However, many of the high cards in his quest
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney , pictured on May 25, 2025, on the Hill, is promising dramatic productivity growth and to build the fastest growing economy in the G7. These are high bars, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Major projects beget major challenges

Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 7, 2025
  • Mark Carney has demonstrated sure-footedness and confidence in his vision of transforming Canada’s economic fundamentals. However, many of the high cards in his quest

Major projects beget major challenges

Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 7, 2025
  • Mark Carney has demonstrated sure-footedness and confidence in his vision of transforming Canada’s economic fundamentals. However, many of the high cards in his quest
Prime Minister Mark Carney , pictured on May 25, 2025, on the Hill, is promising dramatic productivity growth and to build the fastest growing economy in the G7. These are high bars, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Macdonald-Laurier Institute to host talk on AI policy in Canada on July 7: ‘A unique path between the EU and U.S.’

  • SUNDAY, JULY 6—TUESDAY, JULY 8 CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting—The annual Caribbean Community Heads of Government meeting is scheduled to take place from Sunday,
Painted woman
Painted woman
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is hosting a webinar: 'AI Policy in Canada: A Unique Path Between the EU and U.S.,' exploring key legislative developments, evolving regulatory frameworks, and their implications for innovation, privacy, equity, and global competitiveness. Monday, July 7, at 1 p.m. ET happening online. Register via Eventbrite. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Macdonald-Laurier Institute to host talk on AI policy in Canada on July 7: ‘A unique path between the EU and U.S.’

  • SUNDAY, JULY 6—TUESDAY, JULY 8 CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting—The annual Caribbean Community Heads of Government meeting is scheduled to take place from Sunday,

Macdonald-Laurier Institute to host talk on AI policy in Canada on July 7: ‘A unique path between the EU and U.S.’

  • SUNDAY, JULY 6—TUESDAY, JULY 8 CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting—The annual Caribbean Community Heads of Government meeting is scheduled to take place from Sunday,
Painted woman
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is hosting a webinar: 'AI Policy in Canada: A Unique Path Between the EU and U.S.,' exploring key legislative developments, evolving regulatory frameworks, and their implications for innovation, privacy, equity, and global competitiveness. Monday, July 7, at 1 p.m. ET happening online. Register via Eventbrite. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Leaders Stampede to Calgary

  • Plus, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s planned expenses slashed in the next two years.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 4, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will appear at the Laurier Club Stampede reception in Calgary on July 5. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Leaders Stampede to Calgary

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 4, 2025
  • Plus, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s planned expenses slashed in the next two years.

Leaders Stampede to Calgary

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 4, 2025
  • Plus, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s planned expenses slashed in the next two years.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will appear at the Laurier Club Stampede reception in Calgary on July 5. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Digital services tax retreat risks showing ‘Canada will fold’ in Trump trade talks, warn experts

  • The DST has long been a sticking point in Canada-U.S. relations, after the Liberals tried to close what they saw as a loophole for
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 3, 2025
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. Carney has defended eliminating the DST, saying negotiations had restarted with the U.S. as of June 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Digital services tax retreat risks showing ‘Canada will fold’ in Trump trade talks, warn experts

News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 3, 2025
  • The DST has long been a sticking point in Canada-U.S. relations, after the Liberals tried to close what they saw as a loophole for

Digital services tax retreat risks showing ‘Canada will fold’ in Trump trade talks, warn experts

News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 3, 2025
  • The DST has long been a sticking point in Canada-U.S. relations, after the Liberals tried to close what they saw as a loophole for
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. Carney has defended eliminating the DST, saying negotiations had restarted with the U.S. as of June 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Homebuilding is ready for its tech makeover

  • This can help our national housing crisis and scale Canada’s advanced manufacturing sector, positioning our technology firms to compete in global markets.
Opinion | BY JAYSON MYERS | July 3, 2025
Gregor Robertson, a first-time MP and a former mayor of Vancouver, B.C., is now tasked with working on solutions to Canada's housing crisis as minister in charge of the file. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Homebuilding is ready for its tech makeover

Opinion | BY JAYSON MYERS | July 3, 2025
  • This can help our national housing crisis and scale Canada’s advanced manufacturing sector, positioning our technology firms to compete in global markets.

Homebuilding is ready for its tech makeover

Opinion | BY JAYSON MYERS | July 3, 2025
  • This can help our national housing crisis and scale Canada’s advanced manufacturing sector, positioning our technology firms to compete in global markets.
Gregor Robertson, a first-time MP and a former mayor of Vancouver, B.C., is now tasked with working on solutions to Canada's housing crisis as minister in charge of the file. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House and Senate steering committee members named

  • All but four parliamentary committees have chosen their chairs. Of the 26 House committees, Liberal MPs are chairing 21 and Conservatives are heading four.
List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 3, 2025
Former Liberal cabinet ministers Marc Miller, clockwise from top left, Karina Gould, and Ahmed Hussen are all chairing House committees, as is Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu. Red Chamber chairs include Pierre Dalphond (PSG), Rob Black (CSG), Michael MacDonald (CPC), and Hassan Yussuff (ISG). The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Jake Wright

House and Senate steering committee members named

List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 3, 2025
  • All but four parliamentary committees have chosen their chairs. Of the 26 House committees, Liberal MPs are chairing 21 and Conservatives are heading four.

House and Senate steering committee members named

List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 3, 2025
  • All but four parliamentary committees have chosen their chairs. Of the 26 House committees, Liberal MPs are chairing 21 and Conservatives are heading four.
Former Liberal cabinet ministers Marc Miller, clockwise from top left, Karina Gould, and Ahmed Hussen are all chairing House committees, as is Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu. Red Chamber chairs include Pierre Dalphond (PSG), Rob Black (CSG), Michael MacDonald (CPC), and Hassan Yussuff (ISG). The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Jake Wright

Today Tuvalu, tomorrow the world

  • Almost one-third of the South Pacific island’s 10,000 residents entered a lottery whose 280 lucky winners would get a special climate-change visa that entitles
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 3, 2025
The key fact in any discussion about climate refugees is that the tropical countries—like the South Pacific island of Tuvalu—will be hit sooner and harder than those closer to the poles, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Today Tuvalu, tomorrow the world

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 3, 2025
  • Almost one-third of the South Pacific island’s 10,000 residents entered a lottery whose 280 lucky winners would get a special climate-change visa that entitles

Today Tuvalu, tomorrow the world

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 3, 2025
  • Almost one-third of the South Pacific island’s 10,000 residents entered a lottery whose 280 lucky winners would get a special climate-change visa that entitles
The key fact in any discussion about climate refugees is that the tropical countries—like the South Pacific island of Tuvalu—will be hit sooner and harder than those closer to the poles, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Under pressure

  • Plus, digging into Finance Canada’s plan for 2025-26.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 3, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin is meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Under pressure

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 3, 2025
  • Plus, digging into Finance Canada’s plan for 2025-26.

Under pressure

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 3, 2025
  • Plus, digging into Finance Canada’s plan for 2025-26.
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin is meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Queer Senators now outnumber MPs on Pride Caucus, as group looks to include allies

  • Having a historic six openly queer Senators 'comfortable' with their identities and 'not shy to say that they're out' is a step forward for
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 2, 2025 | UPDATED July 3, 2025
The Senators who sit on the Canadian Pride Caucus are Duncan Wilson, top left, Kristopher Wells, Kim Pate, René Cormier, bottom left, Marnie McBean, and Martine Hébert. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of the Senate of Canada

Queer Senators now outnumber MPs on Pride Caucus, as group looks to include allies

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 2, 2025 | UPDATED July 3, 2025
  • Having a historic six openly queer Senators 'comfortable' with their identities and 'not shy to say that they're out' is a step forward for

Queer Senators now outnumber MPs on Pride Caucus, as group looks to include allies

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 2, 2025 | UPDATED July 3, 2025
  • Having a historic six openly queer Senators 'comfortable' with their identities and 'not shy to say that they're out' is a step forward for
The Senators who sit on the Canadian Pride Caucus are Duncan Wilson, top left, Kristopher Wells, Kim Pate, René Cormier, bottom left, Marnie McBean, and Martine Hébert. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of the Senate of Canada

Connecting regional electricity grids should be Canada’s top nation-building project

  • Canada’s provincial electricity systems are impressive but to make the country an energy superpower, they must be linked together.
Opinion | BY PETER NICHOLSON, RICK SMITH | July 2, 2025
Before turning to politics, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was chair of Hydro One Limited, which is Ontario’s largest electricity transmission and distribution service provider. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Connecting regional electricity grids should be Canada’s top nation-building project

Opinion | BY PETER NICHOLSON, RICK SMITH | July 2, 2025
  • Canada’s provincial electricity systems are impressive but to make the country an energy superpower, they must be linked together.

Connecting regional electricity grids should be Canada’s top nation-building project

Opinion | BY PETER NICHOLSON, RICK SMITH | July 2, 2025
  • Canada’s provincial electricity systems are impressive but to make the country an energy superpower, they must be linked together.
Before turning to politics, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was chair of Hydro One Limited, which is Ontario’s largest electricity transmission and distribution service provider. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Thousands come out to celebrate Canada Day

  • The Hill Times
FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | July 2, 2025
Canadian Heritage estimated that 58,000 people came through LeBreton Flats on Canada Day, and 8,000 visited LeBreton Flats for the noon show. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Thousands come out to celebrate Canada Day

FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | July 2, 2025
  • The Hill Times

Thousands come out to celebrate Canada Day

FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | July 2, 2025
  • The Hill Times
Canadian Heritage estimated that 58,000 people came through LeBreton Flats on Canada Day, and 8,000 visited LeBreton Flats for the noon show. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New DND plan gives extra seven years to meet army and navy readiness targets, lowers air force aims

  • Canada is injecting billions of dollars into its military establishment, but questions remain over whether the added funds will see it meet more 'realistic'
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 2, 2025 | UPDATED July 2, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty is being given a large injection of funds to right the ship in his department. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New DND plan gives extra seven years to meet army and navy readiness targets, lowers air force aims

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 2, 2025 | UPDATED July 2, 2025
  • Canada is injecting billions of dollars into its military establishment, but questions remain over whether the added funds will see it meet more 'realistic'

New DND plan gives extra seven years to meet army and navy readiness targets, lowers air force aims

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 2, 2025 | UPDATED July 2, 2025
  • Canada is injecting billions of dollars into its military establishment, but questions remain over whether the added funds will see it meet more 'realistic'
Defence Minister David McGuinty is being given a large injection of funds to right the ship in his department. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘What is being promised?’: NDP, labour call for more transparency in trade talks with Trump 

  • The Liberal government has not tabled a notice of intent for trade negotiations with the U.S., nor a notice of its objectives, seemingly breaking
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc have been tight lipped over what they hope to gain out of a trade deal with the Trump administration. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘What is being promised?’: NDP, labour call for more transparency in trade talks with Trump 

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 2, 2025
  • The Liberal government has not tabled a notice of intent for trade negotiations with the U.S., nor a notice of its objectives, seemingly breaking

‘What is being promised?’: NDP, labour call for more transparency in trade talks with Trump 

News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 2, 2025
  • The Liberal government has not tabled a notice of intent for trade negotiations with the U.S., nor a notice of its objectives, seemingly breaking
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc have been tight lipped over what they hope to gain out of a trade deal with the Trump administration. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ecuador: from chaos to sustained growth

  • Challenges remain, but Ecuador has crossed a threshold. It no longer tolerates excuses. It is no longer waiting for rescue. It is rebuilding from
Opinion | BY ESTEBAN CRESPO POLO | July 2, 2025
Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, left, welcomes President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa Azin to Parliament Hill on March 5, 2024. Noboa, now in his second term, is focused on transformation, writes Ambassador Esteban Crespo Polo. This includes a focus on making Ecuador more globally connected and strengthening institutions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ecuador: from chaos to sustained growth

Opinion | BY ESTEBAN CRESPO POLO | July 2, 2025
  • Challenges remain, but Ecuador has crossed a threshold. It no longer tolerates excuses. It is no longer waiting for rescue. It is rebuilding from

Ecuador: from chaos to sustained growth

Opinion | BY ESTEBAN CRESPO POLO | July 2, 2025
  • Challenges remain, but Ecuador has crossed a threshold. It no longer tolerates excuses. It is no longer waiting for rescue. It is rebuilding from
Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, left, welcomes President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa Azin to Parliament Hill on March 5, 2024. Noboa, now in his second term, is focused on transformation, writes Ambassador Esteban Crespo Polo. This includes a focus on making Ecuador more globally connected and strengthening institutions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The failed $5-billion program the feds can’t shake

  • With the deployment of 200 people and the use of AI in some instances, the Phoenix backlog is gradually coming under control, but a
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 2, 2025
Alex Benay, the associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada in whose lap this mess has landed, estimated on June 23 that the cost of fixing and replacing Phoenix would be $5.1-billion, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The failed $5-billion program the feds can’t shake

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 2, 2025
  • With the deployment of 200 people and the use of AI in some instances, the Phoenix backlog is gradually coming under control, but a

The failed $5-billion program the feds can’t shake

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 2, 2025
  • With the deployment of 200 people and the use of AI in some instances, the Phoenix backlog is gradually coming under control, but a
Alex Benay, the associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada in whose lap this mess has landed, estimated on June 23 that the cost of fixing and replacing Phoenix would be $5.1-billion, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Calgary Stampede kicks off on July 4

  • SATURDAY, JULY 5 Canada First Stampede Barbecue—The Conservative Party of Canada hosts its Canada First Stampede Barbecue at the Calgary Stampede. Saturday, July 5,
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, and his wife, Anaida, at the 2024 Calgary Stampede. This year's Stampede takes place July 4-13, and on July 5, the Conservative Party is hosting a Canada First Stampede Barbecue. Photograph courtesy of Instagram

Calgary Stampede kicks off on July 4

  • SATURDAY, JULY 5 Canada First Stampede Barbecue—The Conservative Party of Canada hosts its Canada First Stampede Barbecue at the Calgary Stampede. Saturday, July 5,

Calgary Stampede kicks off on July 4

  • SATURDAY, JULY 5 Canada First Stampede Barbecue—The Conservative Party of Canada hosts its Canada First Stampede Barbecue at the Calgary Stampede. Saturday, July 5,
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, and his wife, Anaida, at the 2024 Calgary Stampede. This year's Stampede takes place July 4-13, and on July 5, the Conservative Party is hosting a Canada First Stampede Barbecue. Photograph courtesy of Instagram

The right man for this moment in history?

  • The new global development paradigm will need to be eco- rather than ego-centric.
Opinion | BY JOSEPH INGRAM | July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney. We are fortunate in Canada to have a prime minister who is uniquely equipped to confront the ominous polycrisis we face today, writes Joseph Ingram. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The right man for this moment in history?

Opinion | BY JOSEPH INGRAM | July 2, 2025
  • The new global development paradigm will need to be eco- rather than ego-centric.

The right man for this moment in history?

Opinion | BY JOSEPH INGRAM | July 2, 2025
  • The new global development paradigm will need to be eco- rather than ego-centric.
Prime Minister Mark Carney. We are fortunate in Canada to have a prime minister who is uniquely equipped to confront the ominous polycrisis we face today, writes Joseph Ingram. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Longform Substacks offer MPs like Rempel Garner, O’Toole, a chance to exercise ‘thought leadership’

  • Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner praises Substack as the ‘anti-Twitter,’ but a Carleton journalism professor says MPs could use the platform to avoid direct
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 23, 2023
Michelle Rempel Garner
Michelle Rempel Garner
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner, who is one of several MPs writing on Substack, says the newsletter-focused platform shows there is 'an appetite for longform content written by legislators.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Longform Substacks offer MPs like Rempel Garner, O’Toole, a chance to exercise ‘thought leadership’

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 23, 2023
  • Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner praises Substack as the ‘anti-Twitter,’ but a Carleton journalism professor says MPs could use the platform to avoid direct

Longform Substacks offer MPs like Rempel Garner, O’Toole, a chance to exercise ‘thought leadership’

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 23, 2023
  • Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner praises Substack as the ‘anti-Twitter,’ but a Carleton journalism professor says MPs could use the platform to avoid direct
Michelle Rempel Garner
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner, who is one of several MPs writing on Substack, says the newsletter-focused platform shows there is 'an appetite for longform content written by legislators.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Canada’s next great economic boom can be unleashed by the power of housing, immigration, and labour

  • Expanded immigration can work hand-in-hand with the construction industry’s goals to open the way to build the 3.5 million additional homes we need above
Opinion | BY MARK KENNEY | January 23, 2023
Sean Fraser
Sean Fraser
As Immigration Minister Sean Fraser recognized on Nov. 1 when announcing Canada’s new expanded immigration targets, Canada needs a lot more people to address the labour shortage, writes Mark Kenney. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s next great economic boom can be unleashed by the power of housing, immigration, and labour

Opinion | BY MARK KENNEY | January 23, 2023
  • Expanded immigration can work hand-in-hand with the construction industry’s goals to open the way to build the 3.5 million additional homes we need above

Canada’s next great economic boom can be unleashed by the power of housing, immigration, and labour

Opinion | BY MARK KENNEY | January 23, 2023
  • Expanded immigration can work hand-in-hand with the construction industry’s goals to open the way to build the 3.5 million additional homes we need above
Sean Fraser
As Immigration Minister Sean Fraser recognized on Nov. 1 when announcing Canada’s new expanded immigration targets, Canada needs a lot more people to address the labour shortage, writes Mark Kenney. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Armenians are facing another genocide

  • It has now been more than 40 days since Azerbaijan’s genocidal blockade of innocent civilians, which has prevented necessary food and medicine from entering
Opinion | BY RAFFI SARKISSIAN | January 23, 2023
Demonstrators participate in the Artsakh Freedom Protest on George Washington Bridge between New York and New Jersey in October 2020. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/ Hrag Vartanian

Armenians are facing another genocide

Opinion | BY RAFFI SARKISSIAN | January 23, 2023
  • It has now been more than 40 days since Azerbaijan’s genocidal blockade of innocent civilians, which has prevented necessary food and medicine from entering

Armenians are facing another genocide

Opinion | BY RAFFI SARKISSIAN | January 23, 2023
  • It has now been more than 40 days since Azerbaijan’s genocidal blockade of innocent civilians, which has prevented necessary food and medicine from entering
Demonstrators participate in the Artsakh Freedom Protest on George Washington Bridge between New York and New Jersey in October 2020. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/ Hrag Vartanian

Staff moves in Trade Minister Ng’s office, including Sherban’s return

  • Plus, Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen and Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc both recently bade farewell to senior staffers.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 23, 2023
International Trade Minister Mary Ng participates in a press conference in Ottawa on Dec. 2, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Staff moves in Trade Minister Ng’s office, including Sherban’s return

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 23, 2023
  • Plus, Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen and Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc both recently bade farewell to senior staffers.

Staff moves in Trade Minister Ng’s office, including Sherban’s return

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 23, 2023
  • Plus, Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen and Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc both recently bade farewell to senior staffers.
International Trade Minister Mary Ng participates in a press conference in Ottawa on Dec. 2, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Take advantage of real opportunities to improve the Airline Passenger Protection Regulations

  • Since the regulations only hold airlines to account, they do not always address the root causes of disruptions, so we are calling for a
Opinion | BY JEFF MORRISON | January 23, 2023
Travellers pass through the arrivals gate at the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport on Nov. 28, 2022. Despite the fact that recent delays were caused by extreme weather, which no passenger protection regulations could prevent, it is nonetheless a welcome opportunity to revisit the APPR, writes Jeff Morrison. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Take advantage of real opportunities to improve the Airline Passenger Protection Regulations

Opinion | BY JEFF MORRISON | January 23, 2023
  • Since the regulations only hold airlines to account, they do not always address the root causes of disruptions, so we are calling for a

Take advantage of real opportunities to improve the Airline Passenger Protection Regulations

Opinion | BY JEFF MORRISON | January 23, 2023
  • Since the regulations only hold airlines to account, they do not always address the root causes of disruptions, so we are calling for a
Travellers pass through the arrivals gate at the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport on Nov. 28, 2022. Despite the fact that recent delays were caused by extreme weather, which no passenger protection regulations could prevent, it is nonetheless a welcome opportunity to revisit the APPR, writes Jeff Morrison. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

On the persistence of politicians

  • Jacinda Ardern did well in her five-and-a-half years in office, which included a mass-casualty terrorist attack, a volcanic eruption, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 23, 2023
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s soon to be ex-prime minister, has created her own ‘happy juncture,’ writes Gwynne Dyer. Her real strength was a calm and empathetic approach to every problem she dealt with. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

On the persistence of politicians

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 23, 2023
  • Jacinda Ardern did well in her five-and-a-half years in office, which included a mass-casualty terrorist attack, a volcanic eruption, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

On the persistence of politicians

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 23, 2023
  • Jacinda Ardern did well in her five-and-a-half years in office, which included a mass-casualty terrorist attack, a volcanic eruption, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s soon to be ex-prime minister, has created her own ‘happy juncture,’ writes Gwynne Dyer. Her real strength was a calm and empathetic approach to every problem she dealt with. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Ignoring Danielle Smith is Justin Trudeau’s best strategy as she tries to bait him into a fight leading up to Alberta election

  • ‘The heat in the federal-provincial arena has to do with who's coming up for re-election and who's not,’ says pollster Nik Nanos, whose poll
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | January 23, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, Quebec Premier François Legault, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Smith looks to face off against Trudeau in the upcoming Alberta election, say political observers. Meanwhile, federal-provincial relations are quickly deteriorating. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright

Ignoring Danielle Smith is Justin Trudeau’s best strategy as she tries to bait him into a fight leading up to Alberta election

News | BY CHELSEA NASH | January 23, 2023
  • ‘The heat in the federal-provincial arena has to do with who's coming up for re-election and who's not,’ says pollster Nik Nanos, whose poll

Ignoring Danielle Smith is Justin Trudeau’s best strategy as she tries to bait him into a fight leading up to Alberta election

News | BY CHELSEA NASH | January 23, 2023
  • ‘The heat in the federal-provincial arena has to do with who's coming up for re-election and who's not,’ says pollster Nik Nanos, whose poll
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, Quebec Premier François Legault, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Smith looks to face off against Trudeau in the upcoming Alberta election, say political observers. Meanwhile, federal-provincial relations are quickly deteriorating. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright

Does Trudeau have the fire in his belly to stay in the game?

  • Other than the usual suspects, no one is pushing Justin Trudeau out the door. But it would be refreshing if he could take a deep look
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | January 23, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Jan. 12, 2023, has faced ignorant and abusive mobs while campaigning, including ones who hurled stones in his direction. And during the debacle of the Freedom Convoy, the Canadian Border Services Agency received death threats against the prime minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Does Trudeau have the fire in his belly to stay in the game?

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | January 23, 2023
  • Other than the usual suspects, no one is pushing Justin Trudeau out the door. But it would be refreshing if he could take a deep look

Does Trudeau have the fire in his belly to stay in the game?

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | January 23, 2023
  • Other than the usual suspects, no one is pushing Justin Trudeau out the door. But it would be refreshing if he could take a deep look
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Jan. 12, 2023, has faced ignorant and abusive mobs while campaigning, including ones who hurled stones in his direction. And during the debacle of the Freedom Convoy, the Canadian Border Services Agency received death threats against the prime minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cabinet ministers, MPs should stand up to ‘boys and girls in short pants’ to stop PMO interference, says former Grit MP and cabinet minister Easter

  • Bill Morneau’s new book has provided proof points to opposition parties questioning Justin Trudeau government’s competence, says pollster Greg Lyle
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 23, 2023
Wayne Easter, former veteran Liberal cabinet minister and MP, says cabinet ministers should stop taking orders from the Centre, or the PMO. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cabinet ministers, MPs should stand up to ‘boys and girls in short pants’ to stop PMO interference, says former Grit MP and cabinet minister Easter

News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 23, 2023
  • Bill Morneau’s new book has provided proof points to opposition parties questioning Justin Trudeau government’s competence, says pollster Greg Lyle

Cabinet ministers, MPs should stand up to ‘boys and girls in short pants’ to stop PMO interference, says former Grit MP and cabinet minister Easter

News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 23, 2023
  • Bill Morneau’s new book has provided proof points to opposition parties questioning Justin Trudeau government’s competence, says pollster Greg Lyle
Wayne Easter, former veteran Liberal cabinet minister and MP, says cabinet ministers should stop taking orders from the Centre, or the PMO. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving the building

  • At least New Zealand had the guts to talk about real change.
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | January 23, 2023
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation last week from the top job after six years in office. A new Labour Party leader will be elected by the caucus on Feb. 7. Ardern said she was burned out from the brutal job. Ardern sustained attacks on her character and threats against her life. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving the building

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | January 23, 2023
  • At least New Zealand had the guts to talk about real change.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving the building

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | January 23, 2023
  • At least New Zealand had the guts to talk about real change.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation last week from the top job after six years in office. A new Labour Party leader will be elected by the caucus on Feb. 7. Ardern said she was burned out from the brutal job. Ardern sustained attacks on her character and threats against her life. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Former Hill staffer Leslie launches his Conservative nomination campaign for coveted Portage-Lisgar riding, former MP Toet and Winnipeg police officer Caron consider running

  • Former interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen has not yet resigned from her seat, but already the nomination campaign to succeed in the safe Manitoba
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 23, 2023
Conservative MP Candice Bergen, left, is expected to step down from her seat in the coming weeks. To succeed her, Branden Leslie, third from left, a former Hill staffer, has already launched his nomination campaign. Former Conservative MP Lawrence Toet, second from left, and Réjeanne Caron, right, are also considering to run in this contest. The Hill Times file photograph and photographs courtesy of House of Commons, Branden Leslie and twitter.

Former Hill staffer Leslie launches his Conservative nomination campaign for coveted Portage-Lisgar riding, former MP Toet and Winnipeg police officer Caron consider running

News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 23, 2023
  • Former interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen has not yet resigned from her seat, but already the nomination campaign to succeed in the safe Manitoba

Former Hill staffer Leslie launches his Conservative nomination campaign for coveted Portage-Lisgar riding, former MP Toet and Winnipeg police officer Caron consider running

News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 23, 2023
  • Former interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen has not yet resigned from her seat, but already the nomination campaign to succeed in the safe Manitoba
Conservative MP Candice Bergen, left, is expected to step down from her seat in the coming weeks. To succeed her, Branden Leslie, third from left, a former Hill staffer, has already launched his nomination campaign. Former Conservative MP Lawrence Toet, second from left, and Réjeanne Caron, right, are also considering to run in this contest. The Hill Times file photograph and photographs courtesy of House of Commons, Branden Leslie and twitter.

Public servants, unions concerned about transit issues, child care shortages, public health, one week into back-to-hybrid-workplace mandate

  • Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe came out 'very pro return to office' to revitalize downtown, 'but the joke is that if we can’t get downtown
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | January 23, 2023
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, left, Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, pictured Jan. 19, announced that the City of Ottawa will be getting $350-million from the federal government to electrify OC Transpo's fleet of buses. Meanwhile, federal public service have to return to the office at least two to three times per week by the end of March. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Public servants, unions concerned about transit issues, child care shortages, public health, one week into back-to-hybrid-workplace mandate

News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | January 23, 2023
  • Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe came out 'very pro return to office' to revitalize downtown, 'but the joke is that if we can’t get downtown

Public servants, unions concerned about transit issues, child care shortages, public health, one week into back-to-hybrid-workplace mandate

News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | January 23, 2023
  • Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe came out 'very pro return to office' to revitalize downtown, 'but the joke is that if we can’t get downtown
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, left, Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, pictured Jan. 19, announced that the City of Ottawa will be getting $350-million from the federal government to electrify OC Transpo's fleet of buses. Meanwhile, federal public service have to return to the office at least two to three times per week by the end of March. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau’s Hamilton cabinet meeting sounds like a campaign rollout

  • The Liberal cabinet’s decision to meet in Hamilton is not about tourism. It is about politics. If the party is to retain its position in
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | January 23, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on the Hill. The Liberals intend to underscore their work in reducing child-care costs, hiking the minimum wage and introducing national dental benefits. It sounds like a campaign rollout, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau’s Hamilton cabinet meeting sounds like a campaign rollout

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | January 23, 2023
  • The Liberal cabinet’s decision to meet in Hamilton is not about tourism. It is about politics. If the party is to retain its position in

Trudeau’s Hamilton cabinet meeting sounds like a campaign rollout

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | January 23, 2023
  • The Liberal cabinet’s decision to meet in Hamilton is not about tourism. It is about politics. If the party is to retain its position in
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on the Hill. The Liberals intend to underscore their work in reducing child-care costs, hiking the minimum wage and introducing national dental benefits. It sounds like a campaign rollout, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Progressive Afghan women in dangerous limbo, while we wring our hands uselessly

  • Can Canada not, at least, rescue individual women, especially those who worked with Canadians on various women’s 'empowerment programs' during the war? You would
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | January 23, 2023
The group of MPs who have been working behind the scenes, includes Bloc Québécois MP Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe, left, the Green Party's Elizabeth May, the NDP's Heather McPherson, the Conservatives' Alex Ruff and the Liberals' Marcus Powlowski and Leah Taylor Roy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Progressive Afghan women in dangerous limbo, while we wring our hands uselessly

Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | January 23, 2023
  • Can Canada not, at least, rescue individual women, especially those who worked with Canadians on various women’s 'empowerment programs' during the war? You would

Progressive Afghan women in dangerous limbo, while we wring our hands uselessly

Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | January 23, 2023
  • Can Canada not, at least, rescue individual women, especially those who worked with Canadians on various women’s 'empowerment programs' during the war? You would
The group of MPs who have been working behind the scenes, includes Bloc Québécois MP Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe, left, the Green Party's Elizabeth May, the NDP's Heather McPherson, the Conservatives' Alex Ruff and the Liberals' Marcus Powlowski and Leah Taylor Roy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Record-setting December finishes unprecedented year for lobbying activity

  • December set a new record for communication reports filed for that month, with economic development emerging as the top issue discussed overall.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 23, 2023
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen said 'there is more work to be done to ensure that all Canadians have access to quality, affordable housing,' in a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation press release from Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Record-setting December finishes unprecedented year for lobbying activity

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 23, 2023
  • December set a new record for communication reports filed for that month, with economic development emerging as the top issue discussed overall.

Record-setting December finishes unprecedented year for lobbying activity

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 23, 2023
  • December set a new record for communication reports filed for that month, with economic development emerging as the top issue discussed overall.
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen said 'there is more work to be done to ensure that all Canadians have access to quality, affordable housing,' in a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation press release from Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: PM, ministers, and chiefs of staff gather for cabinet retreat

  • The Liberals won't have Hamilton to themselves. Hundreds of migrants and migrant rights advocates plan to demonstrate outside the cabinet retreat.
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | January 23, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, seen here on Jan. 12 in Ottawa at the National Arts Centre, is hosting a cabinet retreat in Hamilton, Ont. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: PM, ministers, and chiefs of staff gather for cabinet retreat

News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | January 23, 2023
  • The Liberals won't have Hamilton to themselves. Hundreds of migrants and migrant rights advocates plan to demonstrate outside the cabinet retreat.

Politics This Morning: PM, ministers, and chiefs of staff gather for cabinet retreat

News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | January 23, 2023
  • The Liberals won't have Hamilton to themselves. Hundreds of migrants and migrant rights advocates plan to demonstrate outside the cabinet retreat.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, seen here on Jan. 12 in Ottawa at the National Arts Centre, is hosting a cabinet retreat in Hamilton, Ont. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘There’s no fixed playbook’: deputy minister retreat chance to look ahead to ‘obvious milestones,’ prep for any potential government transition, say former PCO Clerks

  • Former PCO Clerk Michael Wernick said there were some 'obvious milestones' for the deputy ministers to prepare for, including the federal budget, U.S. President
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | January 23, 2023
Clerk of the Privy Council Janice Charette, left, and former Clerks Michael Wernick and Mel Cappe. Cappe says deputy minister retreats are structured and organized by the Clerk, who relies on a group of officials from the senior personnel secretariat to think about what's needed to be addressed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, file photographs

‘There’s no fixed playbook’: deputy minister retreat chance to look ahead to ‘obvious milestones,’ prep for any potential government transition, say former PCO Clerks

News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | January 23, 2023
  • Former PCO Clerk Michael Wernick said there were some 'obvious milestones' for the deputy ministers to prepare for, including the federal budget, U.S. President

‘There’s no fixed playbook’: deputy minister retreat chance to look ahead to ‘obvious milestones,’ prep for any potential government transition, say former PCO Clerks

News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | January 23, 2023
  • Former PCO Clerk Michael Wernick said there were some 'obvious milestones' for the deputy ministers to prepare for, including the federal budget, U.S. President
Clerk of the Privy Council Janice Charette, left, and former Clerks Michael Wernick and Mel Cappe. Cappe says deputy minister retreats are structured and organized by the Clerk, who relies on a group of officials from the senior personnel secretariat to think about what's needed to be addressed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, file photographs

Peter Nicholson’s bold route to a better health-care system

  • Under Nicholson’s plan, the CHT would be abolished. Instead, corporate and personal income tax points, or HST points, equivalent to the $43-billion CHT could
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | January 23, 2023
In a new policy brief for the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School for Public Policy at the University of Regina, Peter Nicholson has set out a proposal for what would amount to a radical change in how health care is financed in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Peter Nicholson’s bold route to a better health-care system

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | January 23, 2023
  • Under Nicholson’s plan, the CHT would be abolished. Instead, corporate and personal income tax points, or HST points, equivalent to the $43-billion CHT could

Peter Nicholson’s bold route to a better health-care system

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | January 23, 2023
  • Under Nicholson’s plan, the CHT would be abolished. Instead, corporate and personal income tax points, or HST points, equivalent to the $43-billion CHT could
In a new policy brief for the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School for Public Policy at the University of Regina, Peter Nicholson has set out a proposal for what would amount to a radical change in how health care is financed in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

In the world of political leaders, why can’t they be more compelling, and engaging?

  • Sheila Copps wrote an 89th birthday wish to former prime minister Jean Chrétien last week in this newspaper and, as a former member of
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 23, 2023
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, who turned 89 on Jan. 11, was prime minister from 1993 to 2003. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

In the world of political leaders, why can’t they be more compelling, and engaging?

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 23, 2023
  • Sheila Copps wrote an 89th birthday wish to former prime minister Jean Chrétien last week in this newspaper and, as a former member of

In the world of political leaders, why can’t they be more compelling, and engaging?

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | January 23, 2023
  • Sheila Copps wrote an 89th birthday wish to former prime minister Jean Chrétien last week in this newspaper and, as a former member of
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, who turned 89 on Jan. 11, was prime minister from 1993 to 2003. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal Liberals to hold national convention in Ottawa in May

  • Plus, Simon Fraser to host webinar surrounding violence, misogyny and racism in hockey, and Global News journalist David Akin looking for replacement newsletter platform
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | January 23, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on the Hill. The Libs will hold national convention in Ottawa in May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal Liberals to hold national convention in Ottawa in May

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | January 23, 2023
  • Plus, Simon Fraser to host webinar surrounding violence, misogyny and racism in hockey, and Global News journalist David Akin looking for replacement newsletter platform

Federal Liberals to hold national convention in Ottawa in May

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | January 23, 2023
  • Plus, Simon Fraser to host webinar surrounding violence, misogyny and racism in hockey, and Global News journalist David Akin looking for replacement newsletter platform
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on the Hill. The Libs will hold national convention in Ottawa in May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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