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Liberal MP Ujjal Dosanjh

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will meet her counterpart from the European Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will meet her counterpart from the European Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet speaks after assuming command of the Royal Canadian Air Force at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum on July 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet speaks after assuming command of the Royal Canadian Air Force at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum on July 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is opening up the debate for ‘renewal’ in Ontario provincial leadership, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is opening up the debate for ‘renewal’ in Ontario provincial leadership, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney shouldn’t lean too heavily on his corporate background, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Applying Bay Street’s quarterly logic of returns on capital investment to a 158-year-old civil service is a slow grind to institutional death. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney shouldn’t lean too heavily on his corporate background, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Applying Bay Street’s quarterly logic of returns on capital investment to a 158-year-old civil service is a slow grind to institutional death. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies have some work to do this summer to pull their parties ahead, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies have some work to do this summer to pull their parties ahead, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Mark Carney
A new Clean Energy Canada polls suggests 85 per cent of Canadians want stronger federal climate action. But Prime Minister Mark Carney's government appears to be moving in the opposite direction, write Richard van der Jagt, Maria Medeleanu, and Geoff Strong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
A new Clean Energy Canada polls suggests 85 per cent of Canadians want stronger federal climate action. But Prime Minister Mark Carney's government appears to be moving in the opposite direction, write Richard van der Jagt, Maria Medeleanu, and Geoff Strong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed on further collaboration across a range of sectors. No 10 Downing Street photograph by Simon Dawson
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed on further collaboration across a range of sectors. No 10 Downing Street photograph by Simon Dawson
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
As thousands of people evacuate due to raging wildfires, our communications infrastructure is breaking down exactly when emergency responders and evacuees need it, writes Kevin Fernandes. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
As thousands of people evacuate due to raging wildfires, our communications infrastructure is breaking down exactly when emergency responders and evacuees need it, writes Kevin Fernandes. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 9, 2025
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
Based on his recent podcast appearances, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon comes across as a diehard who has no clue about Canada or its people, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 9, 2025
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
Based on his recent podcast appearances, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon comes across as a diehard who has no clue about Canada or its people, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
Sharon Musgrave
Recently retired senior CBC producer Sharon Musgrave is an unforgettable force, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
Sharon Musgrave
Recently retired senior CBC producer Sharon Musgrave is an unforgettable force, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The reordering of Canadian export options is taking place in a world of increasing anti-globalization, splintering trade frameworks, and deteriorating supply chains, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The reordering of Canadian export options is taking place in a world of increasing anti-globalization, splintering trade frameworks, and deteriorating supply chains, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 9, 2025
Kent Vachon, left, is heading up Canada's new full embassy in Laos, which opened in March. His was one of 24 heads-of-mission appointments announced on July 3, including Anderson Blanc to Mozambique, Alison Grant to Austria, and Tarik Khan to Pakistan. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, screenshots courtesy of X and the Government of Canada
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 9, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 9, 2025
Kent Vachon, left, is heading up Canada's new full embassy in Laos, which opened in March. His was one of 24 heads-of-mission appointments announced on July 3, including Anderson Blanc to Mozambique, Alison Grant to Austria, and Tarik Khan to Pakistan. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, screenshots courtesy of X and the Government of Canada
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Charlottetown this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Charlottetown this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, pictured with Conservative MP Dalwinder Gill, said that, if elected in a Aug. 18 byelection, he would fight for Alberta, adding that ‘the era of Ottawa telling Alberta to shut up and pay up must come to an end once and for all.’ Photograph courtesy of X
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, pictured with Conservative MP Dalwinder Gill, said that, if elected in a Aug. 18 byelection, he would fight for Alberta, adding that ‘the era of Ottawa telling Alberta to shut up and pay up must come to an end once and for all.’ Photograph courtesy of X
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
Mark Carney
The upcoming fall sitting of Parliament will be a test of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s seriousness about democratic integrity, writes Henry Chan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
Mark Carney
The upcoming fall sitting of Parliament will be a test of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s seriousness about democratic integrity, writes Henry Chan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic tells reporters that there needs to be a major overhaul of Canada's $37-billion procurement system to fix persistent issues on July 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic tells reporters that there needs to be a major overhaul of Canada's $37-billion procurement system to fix persistent issues on July 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, 2025, at the West Wing entrance of the White House. White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 7, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, 2025, at the West Wing entrance of the White House. White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
Senior leadership may be accurate in assessing a seven-year window to recover the military. However, in what universe can that be considered a plan, asks Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Brendan Gamache
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
Senior leadership may be accurate in assessing a seven-year window to recover the military. However, in what universe can that be considered a plan, asks Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Brendan Gamache
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
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
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
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 7, 2025
The Dalai Lama, pictured in April 2012 during a visit to Ottawa, turned 90 on July 6. China views his death as a golden opportunity to ‘nationalize’ Tibetan Buddhism by giving the state the power to choose his successor, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 7, 2025
The Dalai Lama, pictured in April 2012 during a visit to Ottawa, turned 90 on July 6. China views his death as a golden opportunity to ‘nationalize’ Tibetan Buddhism by giving the state the power to choose his successor, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
Chrystia Freelan
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has criticized a decision by BC Ferries to buy vessels made in China. A Commons committee is meeting on that topic today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
Chrystia Freelan
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has criticized a decision by BC Ferries to buy vessels made in China. A Commons committee is meeting on that topic today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
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
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House's Oval Office, on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House's Oval Office, on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
Patrick Brazeau
Non-affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau is an advocate for mental health for men and boys. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Patrick Brazeau
Non-affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau is an advocate for mental health for men and boys. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
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
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | December 12, 2022
Montreal Canadiens NHL goalie Carey Price apologized last week for the timing of his social media post criticizing the government's gun control bill. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | December 12, 2022
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | December 12, 2022
Montreal Canadiens NHL goalie Carey Price apologized last week for the timing of his social media post criticizing the government's gun control bill. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY B. THOMAS HALL | December 12, 2022
The process of Senate modernization only began with the increase in the number of Senators who don’t belong to any political party. To achieve its purpose, modernization requires changes both in the way Senators organize themselves and in the Senate procedures. But Senators cannot do all the heavy lifting on their own, writes B. Thomas Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY B. THOMAS HALL | December 12, 2022
Opinion | BY B. THOMAS HALL | December 12, 2022
The process of Senate modernization only began with the increase in the number of Senators who don’t belong to any political party. To achieve its purpose, modernization requires changes both in the way Senators organize themselves and in the Senate procedures. But Senators cannot do all the heavy lifting on their own, writes B. Thomas Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 12, 2022
Canada’s rich Strategic Innovation Fund and the equally rich Net Zero Accelerator are mainly subsidizing foreign corporations to locate in Canada where they can generate wealth for their foreign parents, writes David Crane.   Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 12, 2022
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | December 12, 2022
Canada’s rich Strategic Innovation Fund and the equally rich Net Zero Accelerator are mainly subsidizing foreign corporations to locate in Canada where they can generate wealth for their foreign parents, writes David Crane.   Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | December 12, 2022
The corrosive power of social media in having people ‘believe’ total nonsense and not critically analyze what they are being drawn into was illuminated with astonishing clarity in the Freedom Convoy Inquiry. As Winston Churchill was fond of saying, democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others, writes Tom McElroy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | December 12, 2022
Opinion | December 12, 2022
The corrosive power of social media in having people ‘believe’ total nonsense and not critically analyze what they are being drawn into was illuminated with astonishing clarity in the Freedom Convoy Inquiry. As Winston Churchill was fond of saying, democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others, writes Tom McElroy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | December 12, 2022
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May recently landed in some hot water after she attempted an applause line.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | December 12, 2022
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | December 12, 2022
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May recently landed in some hot water after she attempted an applause line.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 12, 2022
Claudette Commanda, pictured at the National Indigenous Peoples’ Day Ceremony in Gatineau, Que., in 2018, has been picked by Ottawa Magazine as one of the city’s top leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 12, 2022
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 12, 2022
Claudette Commanda, pictured at the National Indigenous Peoples’ Day Ceremony in Gatineau, Que., in 2018, has been picked by Ottawa Magazine as one of the city’s top leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | December 12, 2022
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will be heading into a provincial election in the spring. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | December 12, 2022
Opinion | December 12, 2022
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will be heading into a provincial election in the spring. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | December 12, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Dec. 6, 2022, at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Big City Caucus in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | December 12, 2022
Opinion | December 12, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Dec. 6, 2022, at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Big City Caucus in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The 'Party Under the Stars,' will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Ottawa City Hall. Tickets are $40. MPs from all parties are invited to support post-combat wellness programs, with 100 per cent of all net proceeds going to the cause. Canadian Country Music Award-winner Jason McCoy, pictured, will perform. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The 'Party Under the Stars,' will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Ottawa City Hall. Tickets are $40. MPs from all parties are invited to support post-combat wellness programs, with 100 per cent of all net proceeds going to the cause. Canadian Country Music Award-winner Jason McCoy, pictured, will perform. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | December 12, 2022
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Nov. 24, 2022, in Ottawa. The federal fiscal response to the unprecedented changes in the economy brought on by the COVID pandemic seems to have been—if not exactly error-free—nimble and, on balance, appropriate, writes Michael Hatfield. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | December 12, 2022
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | December 12, 2022
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Nov. 24, 2022, in Ottawa. The federal fiscal response to the unprecedented changes in the economy brought on by the COVID pandemic seems to have been—if not exactly error-free—nimble and, on balance, appropriate, writes Michael Hatfield. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | December 11, 2022
On Dec. 5, four Canadian universities published Canada’s Food Price Report 2023, which predicts food prices will continue to rise between five and seven per cent in 2023, with the cost of vegetables, dairy, and meat rising the most. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | December 11, 2022
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | December 11, 2022
On Dec. 5, four Canadian universities published Canada’s Food Price Report 2023, which predicts food prices will continue to rise between five and seven per cent in 2023, with the cost of vegetables, dairy, and meat rising the most. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 9, 2022
John Brassard, Matthew Green, Nancy Bélanger
Conservative MP John Brassard, left, and NDP MP Matthew Green are on the House Ethics Committee, which has called Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger, right, to appear in the new year to answer questions about her most recent draft proposal for updates to the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 9, 2022
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 9, 2022
John Brassard, Matthew Green, Nancy Bélanger
Conservative MP John Brassard, left, and NDP MP Matthew Green are on the House Ethics Committee, which has called Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger, right, to appear in the new year to answer questions about her most recent draft proposal for updates to the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | December 9, 2022
On Dec. 7, the Bank of Canada, led by Governor Tiff Macklem, hiked its interest rate by a half point to 4.25 per cent. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | December 9, 2022
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | December 9, 2022
On Dec. 7, the Bank of Canada, led by Governor Tiff Macklem, hiked its interest rate by a half point to 4.25 per cent. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2022
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will announce a government strategy for managing 'critical minerals' today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2022
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2022
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will announce a government strategy for managing 'critical minerals' today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MELANIE SNOW AND SARAH KORPAN | December 8, 2022
To create real accountability, the proposed law should require transparent reporting on both the targets and the plan (including reasons for failures) and empower the Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco, pictured, to examine and report on the Government of Canada’s implementation of the plans to achieve the targets.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MELANIE SNOW AND SARAH KORPAN | December 8, 2022
Opinion | BY MELANIE SNOW AND SARAH KORPAN | December 8, 2022
To create real accountability, the proposed law should require transparent reporting on both the targets and the plan (including reasons for failures) and empower the Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco, pictured, to examine and report on the Government of Canada’s implementation of the plans to achieve the targets.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANTHONY CARRICATO | December 8, 2022
While most Canadians might know that Brussels is the home of the European Union, under its founding treaty, Strasbourg, France, is the seat of the EU Parliament, pictured here. Photograph courtesy of Diliff/Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ANTHONY CARRICATO | December 8, 2022
Opinion | BY ANTHONY CARRICATO | December 8, 2022
While most Canadians might know that Brussels is the home of the European Union, under its founding treaty, Strasbourg, France, is the seat of the EU Parliament, pictured here. Photograph courtesy of Diliff/Wikimedia Commons
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
House of Commons Clerk Charles Robert, pictured during an interview with The Hill Times in January 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
House of Commons Clerk Charles Robert, pictured during an interview with The Hill Times in January 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, and Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau all have new hands at the till of their communications shops. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, and Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau all have new hands at the till of their communications shops. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Cynthia Münster
Opinion | BY ALEC MILNE | December 8, 2022
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry François-Philippe Champagne, pictured in a Hill scrum recently, launched a review of the Competition Act on Nov. 17, 2022. Specifically, the discussion paper released by Champagne cites challenges raised by the conduct of 'Big Tech' industry leaders, writes Alec Milne. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALEC MILNE | December 8, 2022
Opinion | BY ALEC MILNE | December 8, 2022
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry François-Philippe Champagne, pictured in a Hill scrum recently, launched a review of the Competition Act on Nov. 17, 2022. Specifically, the discussion paper released by Champagne cites challenges raised by the conduct of 'Big Tech' industry leaders, writes Alec Milne. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade