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S-2 sponsor Sen. Audette says First Nations status fixes don’t ‘go far enough,’ but it’s ‘one step’ to tackle ‘racist’ Indian Act

  • One of the first government-sponsored bills in the Senate, Bill S-2 seeks to amend the Indian Act—a move that advocates say is welcome, but
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 14, 2025
Michèle Audette
Michèle Audette
PSG Senator Michèle Audette, Bill S-2's sponsor in the Red Chamber, said that witnessing her mother's struggle after losing status informed her advocacy to change the 'racist, discriminatory' Indian Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

S-2 sponsor Sen. Audette says First Nations status fixes don’t ‘go far enough,’ but it’s ‘one step’ to tackle ‘racist’ Indian Act

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 14, 2025
  • One of the first government-sponsored bills in the Senate, Bill S-2 seeks to amend the Indian Act—a move that advocates say is welcome, but

S-2 sponsor Sen. Audette says First Nations status fixes don’t ‘go far enough,’ but it’s ‘one step’ to tackle ‘racist’ Indian Act

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 14, 2025
  • One of the first government-sponsored bills in the Senate, Bill S-2 seeks to amend the Indian Act—a move that advocates say is welcome, but
Michèle Audette
PSG Senator Michèle Audette, Bill S-2's sponsor in the Red Chamber, said that witnessing her mother's struggle after losing status informed her advocacy to change the 'racist, discriminatory' Indian Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Kìwekì Point a beautiful new public space, panorama views

  • High up on a cliff overlooking the mighty Ottawa River, Kìwekì Point is a newly developed public space with beautiful panoramic views of Parliament
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 13, 2025
Kiweki Point
Kiweki Point
Redeveloped by the National Capital Commission, Kiweki Point offers panoramic views of Parliament Hill and Ottawa-Gatineau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Kìwekì Point a beautiful new public space, panorama views

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 13, 2025
  • High up on a cliff overlooking the mighty Ottawa River, Kìwekì Point is a newly developed public space with beautiful panoramic views of Parliament

Kìwekì Point a beautiful new public space, panorama views

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 13, 2025
  • High up on a cliff overlooking the mighty Ottawa River, Kìwekì Point is a newly developed public space with beautiful panoramic views of Parliament
Kiweki Point
Redeveloped by the National Capital Commission, Kiweki Point offers panoramic views of Parliament Hill and Ottawa-Gatineau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s Privy Council Clerk Sabia a ‘relentlessly focused’ changemaker

  • Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia’s appointment drew praise from Tories, and came just days after he said Canada suffers from an ‘ambition deficit.’
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 13, 2025
Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia is the new Privy Council clerk and secretary to the cabinet, effective July 7. In this 2022 photo, he testifies at the Rouleau Inquiry into the Freedom Convoy protests that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for weeks. Sabia was deputy finance minister when he testified before the commission The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s Privy Council Clerk Sabia a ‘relentlessly focused’ changemaker

News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 13, 2025
  • Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia’s appointment drew praise from Tories, and came just days after he said Canada suffers from an ‘ambition deficit.’

Carney’s Privy Council Clerk Sabia a ‘relentlessly focused’ changemaker

News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 13, 2025
  • Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia’s appointment drew praise from Tories, and came just days after he said Canada suffers from an ‘ambition deficit.’
Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia is the new Privy Council clerk and secretary to the cabinet, effective July 7. In this 2022 photo, he testifies at the Rouleau Inquiry into the Freedom Convoy protests that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for weeks. Sabia was deputy finance minister when he testified before the commission The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time to ban destructive practice of bottom trawling

  • It’s a practice responsible for the bulk of the damage that we've have done to the oceans. More than half the fish caught in
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 12, 2025
We cannot rebuild healthy oceans unless that bottom trawling stopped in the safe zones where fish populations should be able to recover, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of David Dodge/Green Energy Futures/Creative Commons

Time to ban destructive practice of bottom trawling

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 12, 2025
  • It’s a practice responsible for the bulk of the damage that we've have done to the oceans. More than half the fish caught in

Time to ban destructive practice of bottom trawling

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 12, 2025
  • It’s a practice responsible for the bulk of the damage that we've have done to the oceans. More than half the fish caught in
We cannot rebuild healthy oceans unless that bottom trawling stopped in the safe zones where fish populations should be able to recover, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of David Dodge/Green Energy Futures/Creative Commons

Hill media flock to Carney’s first Rideau Cottage garden party

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted his debut garden party for Hill media on June 11 and more than 100 journalists, Liberals, and their staff
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2025
CPAC's Michael Serapio, right, chats with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the annual Media Garden Party on June 11 outside Rideau Cottage. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Hill media flock to Carney’s first Rideau Cottage garden party

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted his debut garden party for Hill media on June 11 and more than 100 journalists, Liberals, and their staff

Hill media flock to Carney’s first Rideau Cottage garden party

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted his debut garden party for Hill media on June 11 and more than 100 journalists, Liberals, and their staff
CPAC's Michael Serapio, right, chats with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the annual Media Garden Party on June 11 outside Rideau Cottage. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Diversified trade and strong pollution laws work together

  • If Canada wants the strongest economy in the G7, we’ll need to meet a higher environmental standard.
Opinion | BY CASSIE BARKER | June 12, 2025
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin. Taking away hard-fought pollution rules will create additional barriers to new markets for our exports, writes Cassie Barker. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diversified trade and strong pollution laws work together

Opinion | BY CASSIE BARKER | June 12, 2025
  • If Canada wants the strongest economy in the G7, we’ll need to meet a higher environmental standard.

Diversified trade and strong pollution laws work together

Opinion | BY CASSIE BARKER | June 12, 2025
  • If Canada wants the strongest economy in the G7, we’ll need to meet a higher environmental standard.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin. Taking away hard-fought pollution rules will create additional barriers to new markets for our exports, writes Cassie Barker. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seven ways Carney’s agenda can advance gender equality

  • The bottom line? Investing in women is good policy and good politics.
Opinion | BY SUZANNE ZACCOUR | June 11, 2025
Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez arrives for the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Mead
Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez arrives for the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Mead
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez, pictured, can demonstrate that her government is serious about its commitment to a robust gender equity analysis by working with feminist civil society experts to apply and evaluate the government’s actions, writes Suzanne Zacour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seven ways Carney’s agenda can advance gender equality

Opinion | BY SUZANNE ZACCOUR | June 11, 2025
  • The bottom line? Investing in women is good policy and good politics.

Seven ways Carney’s agenda can advance gender equality

Opinion | BY SUZANNE ZACCOUR | June 11, 2025
  • The bottom line? Investing in women is good policy and good politics.
Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez arrives for the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Mead
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez, pictured, can demonstrate that her government is serious about its commitment to a robust gender equity analysis by working with feminist civil society experts to apply and evaluate the government’s actions, writes Suzanne Zacour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Oceans must take centre stage in nation-building projects

  • We are a maritime nation, and it is vital that oceans feature prominently in our nation-building in ways that benefit the entire country.
Opinion | BY DEREK ARMITAGE, TREVOR SWERDFAGER | June 11, 2025
Joanne Thompson
Joanne Thompson
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson should demonstrate global leadership in France this week at the United Nations Ocean Conference, write Derek Armitage and Trevor Swerdfager. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Oceans must take centre stage in nation-building projects

Opinion | BY DEREK ARMITAGE, TREVOR SWERDFAGER | June 11, 2025
  • We are a maritime nation, and it is vital that oceans feature prominently in our nation-building in ways that benefit the entire country.

Oceans must take centre stage in nation-building projects

Opinion | BY DEREK ARMITAGE, TREVOR SWERDFAGER | June 11, 2025
  • We are a maritime nation, and it is vital that oceans feature prominently in our nation-building in ways that benefit the entire country.
Joanne Thompson
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson should demonstrate global leadership in France this week at the United Nations Ocean Conference, write Derek Armitage and Trevor Swerdfager. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Nation building isn’t just about speed—it’s about vision

  • Bill C-5 is walking backwards into the future if it aims to support an outdated and expensive fossil fuel industry while moving in the
Opinion | BY SANDRA SCHWARTZ | June 11, 2025
Being a renewable energy super-power can be the wind that flies our flag, write environmental leaders. Unsplash photograph by Jason Hafso

Nation building isn’t just about speed—it’s about vision

Opinion | BY SANDRA SCHWARTZ | June 11, 2025
  • Bill C-5 is walking backwards into the future if it aims to support an outdated and expensive fossil fuel industry while moving in the

Nation building isn’t just about speed—it’s about vision

Opinion | BY SANDRA SCHWARTZ | June 11, 2025
  • Bill C-5 is walking backwards into the future if it aims to support an outdated and expensive fossil fuel industry while moving in the
Being a renewable energy super-power can be the wind that flies our flag, write environmental leaders. Unsplash photograph by Jason Hafso

PM Carney, Minister Valdez raise Pride flag

  • The Hill Times
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney, Minister Valdez raise Pride flag

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 11, 2025
  • The Hill Times

PM Carney, Minister Valdez raise Pride flag

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 11, 2025
  • The Hill Times
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

More cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed, as other staff hires begin rolling in

  • Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
Public Works Minister Joël Lightbound, left, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon, Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault have all now confirmed their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

More cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed, as other staff hires begin rolling in

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
  • Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and

More cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed, as other staff hires begin rolling in

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
  • Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and
Public Works Minister Joël Lightbound, left, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon, Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault have all now confirmed their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘These events are big challenges’: Carney faces tough road to G7 joint communiqué in Kananaksis

  • As leaders from the Group of Seven gather in Kananaksis, Alta., the chief task will be to mitigate any upheaval from the 'Trump circus,'
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 11, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in the hot seat when he chairs his first G7 summit as leader amid Canada's presidency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘These events are big challenges’: Carney faces tough road to G7 joint communiqué in Kananaksis

News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 11, 2025
  • As leaders from the Group of Seven gather in Kananaksis, Alta., the chief task will be to mitigate any upheaval from the 'Trump circus,'

‘These events are big challenges’: Carney faces tough road to G7 joint communiqué in Kananaksis

News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 11, 2025
  • As leaders from the Group of Seven gather in Kananaksis, Alta., the chief task will be to mitigate any upheaval from the 'Trump circus,'
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in the hot seat when he chairs his first G7 summit as leader amid Canada's presidency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadians deserve more than economic explanation for questionable G7 invites

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has been moving quickly to make major changes to Canada’s economic landscape. But the problem with looking at everything through
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 11, 2025
G7 invitations to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have understandably raised eyebrows. White House photograph by Daniel Torok and courtesy of the World Economic Forum/Valeriano Di Domenico

Canadians deserve more than economic explanation for questionable G7 invites

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 11, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has been moving quickly to make major changes to Canada’s economic landscape. But the problem with looking at everything through

Canadians deserve more than economic explanation for questionable G7 invites

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 11, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has been moving quickly to make major changes to Canada’s economic landscape. But the problem with looking at everything through
G7 invitations to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have understandably raised eyebrows. White House photograph by Daniel Torok and courtesy of the World Economic Forum/Valeriano Di Domenico

Can Rodriguez dodge the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ movement developing in Quebec’s Liberal race?

  • It is not just Pablo Rodriguez’s name or urban swagger that may hold him back—he has little growth potential among young people.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 11, 2025
Pablo Rodriguez
Pablo Rodriguez
Despite the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ campaign that is emerging, former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez could win the Quebec Liberal leadership race on the first ballot, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Can Rodriguez dodge the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ movement developing in Quebec’s Liberal race?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 11, 2025
  • It is not just Pablo Rodriguez’s name or urban swagger that may hold him back—he has little growth potential among young people.

Can Rodriguez dodge the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ movement developing in Quebec’s Liberal race?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 11, 2025
  • It is not just Pablo Rodriguez’s name or urban swagger that may hold him back—he has little growth potential among young people.
Pablo Rodriguez
Despite the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ campaign that is emerging, former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez could win the Quebec Liberal leadership race on the first ballot, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Public safety or public suppression?

  • We are entering into a dystopian future that will not keep us safe—it will keep us compliant.
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 11, 2025
The crackdown on recent demonstrations in Los Angeles are an example of what lies down the path to criminalizing protesting that the Canadian government is trying to legislate with Bill C-2, writes Erica Ifill. Screenshot courtesy of NBC News

Public safety or public suppression?

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 11, 2025
  • We are entering into a dystopian future that will not keep us safe—it will keep us compliant.

Public safety or public suppression?

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 11, 2025
  • We are entering into a dystopian future that will not keep us safe—it will keep us compliant.
The crackdown on recent demonstrations in Los Angeles are an example of what lies down the path to criminalizing protesting that the Canadian government is trying to legislate with Bill C-2, writes Erica Ifill. Screenshot courtesy of NBC News

Canada needs to be prepared for Trump’s attempt to subvert U.S. democracy: Toronto reader

  • Re: “Trump requires entry permit for Canada’s G7 summit: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, June 4, p. 8). A dark cloud hangs over the
Opinion | June 11, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on April 23. White House photograph by Molly Riley

Canada needs to be prepared for Trump’s attempt to subvert U.S. democracy: Toronto reader

Opinion | June 11, 2025
  • Re: “Trump requires entry permit for Canada’s G7 summit: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, June 4, p. 8). A dark cloud hangs over the

Canada needs to be prepared for Trump’s attempt to subvert U.S. democracy: Toronto reader

Opinion | June 11, 2025
  • Re: “Trump requires entry permit for Canada’s G7 summit: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, June 4, p. 8). A dark cloud hangs over the
U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on April 23. White House photograph by Molly Riley

Let Canada’s telecom builders keep building

  • Bell, Rogers, and Telus should be excluded from the wholesale internet access regime.
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | June 11, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly must reject policies that incentivize the largest network builders to reduce their investments in network infrastructure, writes Robert Ghiz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Let Canada’s telecom builders keep building

Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | June 11, 2025
  • Bell, Rogers, and Telus should be excluded from the wholesale internet access regime.

Let Canada’s telecom builders keep building

Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | June 11, 2025
  • Bell, Rogers, and Telus should be excluded from the wholesale internet access regime.
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly must reject policies that incentivize the largest network builders to reduce their investments in network infrastructure, writes Robert Ghiz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

World leaders converge on Alberta for G7 summit June 15-17

  • MONDAY, JUNE 9—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Minister Champagne at Montreal Conference 2025—Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will take part in a fireside chat at the three-day
Prime Minister Mark Carney will play host to a cavalcade of international leaders during the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., from Sunday, June 15, to Tuesday, June 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

World leaders converge on Alberta for G7 summit June 15-17

  • MONDAY, JUNE 9—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Minister Champagne at Montreal Conference 2025—Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will take part in a fireside chat at the three-day

World leaders converge on Alberta for G7 summit June 15-17

  • MONDAY, JUNE 9—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Minister Champagne at Montreal Conference 2025—Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will take part in a fireside chat at the three-day
Prime Minister Mark Carney will play host to a cavalcade of international leaders during the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., from Sunday, June 15, to Tuesday, June 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Report cards are out

  • Plus, the AFN releases its justice strategy today.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 11, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan released audits of a handful of government programs and initiatives yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Report cards are out

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 11, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN releases its justice strategy today.

Report cards are out

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 11, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN releases its justice strategy today.
Auditor General Karen Hogan released audits of a handful of government programs and initiatives yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal government doesn’t know how many offices sit empty: AG

  • Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report says departments need to accelerate their efforts to reduce office space, and PSPS needs better data on the number
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said the government has accepted all of the recommendations in an audit looking at federal office space which found that Ottawa has been slow to reduce its footprint. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal government doesn’t know how many offices sit empty: AG

News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
  • Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report says departments need to accelerate their efforts to reduce office space, and PSPS needs better data on the number

Federal government doesn’t know how many offices sit empty: AG

News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
  • Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report says departments need to accelerate their efforts to reduce office space, and PSPS needs better data on the number
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said the government has accepted all of the recommendations in an audit looking at federal office space which found that Ottawa has been slow to reduce its footprint. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa’s climate adaptation plans ‘incomplete,’ and ‘neither systematic nor comprehensive,’ says Environment Commissioner DeMarco

  • Canada released its National Adaptation Strategy two years ago—in that time, only one of the strategy's three ‘key’ components has been established, but with
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 10, 2025
Jerry DeMarco
Jerry DeMarco
Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Jerry DeMarco's report on the government's National Adaptation Strategy found that progress is slow and unfocused. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa’s climate adaptation plans ‘incomplete,’ and ‘neither systematic nor comprehensive,’ says Environment Commissioner DeMarco

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 10, 2025
  • Canada released its National Adaptation Strategy two years ago—in that time, only one of the strategy's three ‘key’ components has been established, but with

Ottawa’s climate adaptation plans ‘incomplete,’ and ‘neither systematic nor comprehensive,’ says Environment Commissioner DeMarco

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 10, 2025
  • Canada released its National Adaptation Strategy two years ago—in that time, only one of the strategy's three ‘key’ components has been established, but with
Jerry DeMarco
Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Jerry DeMarco's report on the government's National Adaptation Strategy found that progress is slow and unfocused. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Spending spree

  • Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced yesterday that his government would spend an extra $9-billion on defence this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Spending spree

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
  • Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.

Spending spree

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
  • Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced yesterday that his government would spend an extra $9-billion on defence this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The high price of a handshake: Carney’s G7 Modi invite 

  • If Canada cannot draw a line at political assassination on its own soil, where will we draw one?
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 9, 2025
Canada's invite to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 is historic in the way political duplicities often are: low-key, deliberate, and draped in the language of pragmatic necessity, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The high price of a handshake: Carney’s G7 Modi invite 

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 9, 2025
  • If Canada cannot draw a line at political assassination on its own soil, where will we draw one?

The high price of a handshake: Carney’s G7 Modi invite 

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 9, 2025
  • If Canada cannot draw a line at political assassination on its own soil, where will we draw one?
Canada's invite to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 is historic in the way political duplicities often are: low-key, deliberate, and draped in the language of pragmatic necessity, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity

  • Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
Ontario ISG Senator Donna Dasko tabled Bill S-213 with proposed reforms to the Canada Elections Act on May 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known

Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known
Ontario ISG Senator Donna Dasko tabled Bill S-213 with proposed reforms to the Canada Elections Act on May 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘A big get’: PM Carney’s chief of staff pick Blanchard lauded across partisan lines

  • Marc-André Blanchard will take over as chief of staff to the prime minister in July.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
Marc-André Blanchard at a May 2017 press briefing during his time as Canada's permanent representative to the United Nations. Photograph courtesy of the UN/Manuel Elias

‘A big get’: PM Carney’s chief of staff pick Blanchard lauded across partisan lines

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Marc-André Blanchard will take over as chief of staff to the prime minister in July.

‘A big get’: PM Carney’s chief of staff pick Blanchard lauded across partisan lines

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Marc-André Blanchard will take over as chief of staff to the prime minister in July.
Marc-André Blanchard at a May 2017 press briefing during his time as Canada's permanent representative to the United Nations. Photograph courtesy of the UN/Manuel Elias

How soon should we expect this ‘immediate’ military overhaul?

  • The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 9, 2025
David McGuinty
David McGuinty
In Europe, Defence Minister David McGuinty backed away from the word ‘immediate,’ noting the federal government will have more to say ‘very soon’ about its plans, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

How soon should we expect this ‘immediate’ military overhaul?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 9, 2025
  • The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.

How soon should we expect this ‘immediate’ military overhaul?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 9, 2025
  • The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.
David McGuinty
In Europe, Defence Minister David McGuinty backed away from the word ‘immediate,’ noting the federal government will have more to say ‘very soon’ about its plans, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What does Trump 2.0 mean for Canada-China relations?

  • Since the U.S. can no longer unite western democracies, Canada should not view China in all negative terms.
Opinion | BY LYNETTE H. ONG | June 9, 2025
The June 5 exchange between Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang is the highest level official exchange between the two countries in recent years, writes Lynette H. Ong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of YouTube/China News Service

What does Trump 2.0 mean for Canada-China relations?

Opinion | BY LYNETTE H. ONG | June 9, 2025
  • Since the U.S. can no longer unite western democracies, Canada should not view China in all negative terms.

What does Trump 2.0 mean for Canada-China relations?

Opinion | BY LYNETTE H. ONG | June 9, 2025
  • Since the U.S. can no longer unite western democracies, Canada should not view China in all negative terms.
The June 5 exchange between Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang is the highest level official exchange between the two countries in recent years, writes Lynette H. Ong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of YouTube/China News Service
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There’s a recruitment and retention crisis decades in the making

  • While their mandate has expanded, Canadian Forces cannot maintain personnel levels, as many are leaving their postings and they cannot bring new hires on
Opinion | BY NDP MP LINDSAY MATHYSSEN | May 29, 2023
We cannot fly fighter jets without pilots and we cannot operate submarines without fleets. Our single greatest national defence priority must be rebuilding trust in our defence community, writes NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

There’s a recruitment and retention crisis decades in the making

Opinion | BY NDP MP LINDSAY MATHYSSEN | May 29, 2023
  • While their mandate has expanded, Canadian Forces cannot maintain personnel levels, as many are leaving their postings and they cannot bring new hires on

There’s a recruitment and retention crisis decades in the making

Opinion | BY NDP MP LINDSAY MATHYSSEN | May 29, 2023
  • While their mandate has expanded, Canadian Forces cannot maintain personnel levels, as many are leaving their postings and they cannot bring new hires on
We cannot fly fighter jets without pilots and we cannot operate submarines without fleets. Our single greatest national defence priority must be rebuilding trust in our defence community, writes NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada can ill afford to ignore the treatment of military families: our national security depends on it

  • Government leaders must work together to ensure that Canadian Armed Forces members and their families do not suffer.
Opinion | BY GREGORY LICK | May 29, 2023
National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa on Feb. 26, 2021. National security depends on ensuring the fair treatment of Canada's military members and their families, writes Gregory Lick, the National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces ombudsman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada can ill afford to ignore the treatment of military families: our national security depends on it

Opinion | BY GREGORY LICK | May 29, 2023
  • Government leaders must work together to ensure that Canadian Armed Forces members and their families do not suffer.

Canada can ill afford to ignore the treatment of military families: our national security depends on it

Opinion | BY GREGORY LICK | May 29, 2023
  • Government leaders must work together to ensure that Canadian Armed Forces members and their families do not suffer.
National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa on Feb. 26, 2021. National security depends on ensuring the fair treatment of Canada's military members and their families, writes Gregory Lick, the National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces ombudsman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Government’s defence policy review an opportunity to leverage Canada’s industrial strengths

  • We cannot afford to overlook the broad array of challenges facing our defence and security. However, the review also presents a major opportunity to
Opinion | BY GAPHEL KONGTSA | May 29, 2023
The government should work closely with the private sector to ensure that the defence industrial base is prepared to meet the requirements of this once-in-a-generation modernization effort, writes Gaphel Kongtsa, a Policy Advisor at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Photograph by Tyler Brenot, distributed under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license

Government’s defence policy review an opportunity to leverage Canada’s industrial strengths

Opinion | BY GAPHEL KONGTSA | May 29, 2023
  • We cannot afford to overlook the broad array of challenges facing our defence and security. However, the review also presents a major opportunity to

Government’s defence policy review an opportunity to leverage Canada’s industrial strengths

Opinion | BY GAPHEL KONGTSA | May 29, 2023
  • We cannot afford to overlook the broad array of challenges facing our defence and security. However, the review also presents a major opportunity to
The government should work closely with the private sector to ensure that the defence industrial base is prepared to meet the requirements of this once-in-a-generation modernization effort, writes Gaphel Kongtsa, a Policy Advisor at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Photograph by Tyler Brenot, distributed under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license

The role of cybersecurity in modern warfare

  • Canada must continue to strengthen its legal system to confront new cyber threats.
Opinion | BY CAROLINE CAMERON | May 29, 2023
Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino is the sponsor of Bill C-26, an act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other acts, which completed second reading in the House on March 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The role of cybersecurity in modern warfare

Opinion | BY CAROLINE CAMERON | May 29, 2023
  • Canada must continue to strengthen its legal system to confront new cyber threats.

The role of cybersecurity in modern warfare

Opinion | BY CAROLINE CAMERON | May 29, 2023
  • Canada must continue to strengthen its legal system to confront new cyber threats.
Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino is the sponsor of Bill C-26, an act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other acts, which completed second reading in the House on March 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Continental defence modernization: a pressing need

  • The programs included for continental defence modernization are the right ones. However, in light of recent developments in the threat landscape, these programs should
Opinion | BY JORDAN MILLER | May 29, 2023
Improving Canada and NORAD’s situational awareness of space is vital to understanding the potential threats that exist beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Space capabilities are so embedded in our daily lives that they are taken for granted, writes Jordan Miller. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Continental defence modernization: a pressing need

Opinion | BY JORDAN MILLER | May 29, 2023
  • The programs included for continental defence modernization are the right ones. However, in light of recent developments in the threat landscape, these programs should

Continental defence modernization: a pressing need

Opinion | BY JORDAN MILLER | May 29, 2023
  • The programs included for continental defence modernization are the right ones. However, in light of recent developments in the threat landscape, these programs should
Improving Canada and NORAD’s situational awareness of space is vital to understanding the potential threats that exist beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Space capabilities are so embedded in our daily lives that they are taken for granted, writes Jordan Miller. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Before insisting on public inquiry, leaders should review confidential information

  • It is disappointing that Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet would make up their mind without reviewing the relevant
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 29, 2023
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet have declined David Johnston's invitation to review the evidence he used to come up with his conclusions. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Before insisting on public inquiry, leaders should review confidential information

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 29, 2023
  • It is disappointing that Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet would make up their mind without reviewing the relevant

Before insisting on public inquiry, leaders should review confidential information

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 29, 2023
  • It is disappointing that Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet would make up their mind without reviewing the relevant
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet have declined David Johnston's invitation to review the evidence he used to come up with his conclusions. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Alberta votes

  • Plus, Governor General Mary Simon hosts a state dinner for the president of Iceland.
United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith, pictured here in Ottawa on March 23, held a slim lead in polling in the days leading up to the Alberta election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Alberta votes

  • Plus, Governor General Mary Simon hosts a state dinner for the president of Iceland.

Politics This Morning: Alberta votes

  • Plus, Governor General Mary Simon hosts a state dinner for the president of Iceland.
United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith, pictured here in Ottawa on March 23, held a slim lead in polling in the days leading up to the Alberta election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Journos, pundits and politicians, including a ‘flabbergasted’ former party leader, weigh in on foreign election interference report, special rapporteur’s integrity

  • Plus, the National Police Federation releases a bilingual coffee table book to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the RCMP, and architects
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 29, 2023
Former governor general David Johnston, appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as special rapporteur tasked to look into foreign election interference allegations, released his first report on May 23, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Journos, pundits and politicians, including a ‘flabbergasted’ former party leader, weigh in on foreign election interference report, special rapporteur’s integrity

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 29, 2023
  • Plus, the National Police Federation releases a bilingual coffee table book to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the RCMP, and architects

Journos, pundits and politicians, including a ‘flabbergasted’ former party leader, weigh in on foreign election interference report, special rapporteur’s integrity

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 29, 2023
  • Plus, the National Police Federation releases a bilingual coffee table book to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the RCMP, and architects
Former governor general David Johnston, appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as special rapporteur tasked to look into foreign election interference allegations, released his first report on May 23, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A dramatic change in the threat situation would leave Canada no time to react

  • If geopolitical conditions change, such as they did in the last fifteen months, Canada's preparedness is nowhere near where it should be.
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP JOHN MCKAY | May 29, 2023
In spring 2022, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Canada’s NORAD Modernization Plan, which invests $38.6-billion to modernize Canadian NORAD capabilities. Canada’s current defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, launched in 2017, is intended to provide the Canadian Armed Forces with the capabilities and equipment to protect Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A dramatic change in the threat situation would leave Canada no time to react

Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP JOHN MCKAY | May 29, 2023
  • If geopolitical conditions change, such as they did in the last fifteen months, Canada's preparedness is nowhere near where it should be.

A dramatic change in the threat situation would leave Canada no time to react

Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP JOHN MCKAY | May 29, 2023
  • If geopolitical conditions change, such as they did in the last fifteen months, Canada's preparedness is nowhere near where it should be.
In spring 2022, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Canada’s NORAD Modernization Plan, which invests $38.6-billion to modernize Canadian NORAD capabilities. Canada’s current defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, launched in 2017, is intended to provide the Canadian Armed Forces with the capabilities and equipment to protect Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fresh faces on Lebouthillier’s team, O’Regan has new interim policy head

  • Plus, an update on Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s team, where Daniel Jennings was recently hired as a special assistant.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2023
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan have both made changes to their staff rosters this spring. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Fresh faces on Lebouthillier’s team, O’Regan has new interim policy head

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2023
  • Plus, an update on Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s team, where Daniel Jennings was recently hired as a special assistant.

Fresh faces on Lebouthillier’s team, O’Regan has new interim policy head

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2023
  • Plus, an update on Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s team, where Daniel Jennings was recently hired as a special assistant.
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan have both made changes to their staff rosters this spring. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Trudeau should have appointed Wilson-Raybould ‘special rapporteur’: British Columbia reader

  • Once again, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has demonstrated he lacks common sense. Why would he appoint a perceived friend of his family to investigate
Opinion | May 29, 2023

Trudeau should have appointed Wilson-Raybould ‘special rapporteur’: British Columbia reader

Opinion | May 29, 2023
  • Once again, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has demonstrated he lacks common sense. Why would he appoint a perceived friend of his family to investigate

Trudeau should have appointed Wilson-Raybould ‘special rapporteur’: British Columbia reader

Opinion | May 29, 2023
  • Once again, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has demonstrated he lacks common sense. Why would he appoint a perceived friend of his family to investigate

How about Doug Ford’s election meddling, asks reader

  • Re: “China’s meddling single most important reason for slipping Liberal support in polls, say political players,” (The Hill Times, May 22, by Abbas Rana).
Opinion | May 29, 2023
Ontario Premier Doug Ford. In Ontario, where a looming democratic mayoral election in Toronto is threatened by comments from our Progressive Conservative premier, there's not a sound, writes Tom McElroy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

How about Doug Ford’s election meddling, asks reader

Opinion | May 29, 2023
  • Re: “China’s meddling single most important reason for slipping Liberal support in polls, say political players,” (The Hill Times, May 22, by Abbas Rana).

How about Doug Ford’s election meddling, asks reader

Opinion | May 29, 2023
  • Re: “China’s meddling single most important reason for slipping Liberal support in polls, say political players,” (The Hill Times, May 22, by Abbas Rana).
Ontario Premier Doug Ford. In Ontario, where a looming democratic mayoral election in Toronto is threatened by comments from our Progressive Conservative premier, there's not a sound, writes Tom McElroy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Hill Times is free to cite Powers, but he’s not a ‘Conservative strategist,’ writes Conservative Party’s Fischer

  • Re: “Poilievre wants ‘culture war between elites and common sense’ on safe supply: Tory strategist Powers,” (The Hill Times, May 24). Wednesday’s issue of The
Opinion | May 29, 2023

The Hill Times is free to cite Powers, but he’s not a ‘Conservative strategist,’ writes Conservative Party’s Fischer

Opinion | May 29, 2023
  • Re: “Poilievre wants ‘culture war between elites and common sense’ on safe supply: Tory strategist Powers,” (The Hill Times, May 24). Wednesday’s issue of The

The Hill Times is free to cite Powers, but he’s not a ‘Conservative strategist,’ writes Conservative Party’s Fischer

Opinion | May 29, 2023
  • Re: “Poilievre wants ‘culture war between elites and common sense’ on safe supply: Tory strategist Powers,” (The Hill Times, May 24). Wednesday’s issue of The

House of Commons returns on Monday for four consecutive sitting weeks

  • MONDAY, MAY 29 House Sitting—The House will return again on Monday, May 29. It will sit for four consecutive weeks (May 29-June 23). It’s
House is back: Liberal MPs Pam Damoff, left, Francesco Sorbara and Salma Zahid arrive for Question Period in the West Block on May 18, 2023. The House is scheduled to sit from May 29-June 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House of Commons returns on Monday for four consecutive sitting weeks

  • MONDAY, MAY 29 House Sitting—The House will return again on Monday, May 29. It will sit for four consecutive weeks (May 29-June 23). It’s

House of Commons returns on Monday for four consecutive sitting weeks

  • MONDAY, MAY 29 House Sitting—The House will return again on Monday, May 29. It will sit for four consecutive weeks (May 29-June 23). It’s
House is back: Liberal MPs Pam Damoff, left, Francesco Sorbara and Salma Zahid arrive for Question Period in the West Block on May 18, 2023. The House is scheduled to sit from May 29-June 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Committee report sounds alarm bells about DFO science

  • The Government of Canada must use the results of the recommended investigations, examinations and audits to overhaul and reform the Department of Fisheries and
Opinion | BY SEAN JONES | May 29, 2023
Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray must take the House Fisheries and Oceans Committee's recommendations for changes to her department seriously, writes Sean Jones. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Committee report sounds alarm bells about DFO science

Opinion | BY SEAN JONES | May 29, 2023
  • The Government of Canada must use the results of the recommended investigations, examinations and audits to overhaul and reform the Department of Fisheries and

Committee report sounds alarm bells about DFO science

Opinion | BY SEAN JONES | May 29, 2023
  • The Government of Canada must use the results of the recommended investigations, examinations and audits to overhaul and reform the Department of Fisheries and
Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray must take the House Fisheries and Oceans Committee's recommendations for changes to her department seriously, writes Sean Jones. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Nail-biter Alberta election will test Premier Smith’s populist message, and guide Poilievre’s strategy for the next federal election: leading pollster

  • Calgary-area ridings will play a key role in the outcome of the provincial election, but even at this late stage, the election is too
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 26, 2023
Incumbent Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party are likely to win the May 29 provincial election, according to a recent poll. But political insiders warn that the outcome is too close to call and that Rachel Notley's NDP still have a shot. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Nail-biter Alberta election will test Premier Smith’s populist message, and guide Poilievre’s strategy for the next federal election: leading pollster

News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 26, 2023
  • Calgary-area ridings will play a key role in the outcome of the provincial election, but even at this late stage, the election is too

Nail-biter Alberta election will test Premier Smith’s populist message, and guide Poilievre’s strategy for the next federal election: leading pollster

News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 26, 2023
  • Calgary-area ridings will play a key role in the outcome of the provincial election, but even at this late stage, the election is too
Incumbent Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party are likely to win the May 29 provincial election, according to a recent poll. But political insiders warn that the outcome is too close to call and that Rachel Notley's NDP still have a shot. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Public interest in AI offers ‘unique moment’ for regulatory action

  • In government, ‘everybody's talking about’ artificial intelligence, but ‘nobody knows quite what to do,’ said Daniel Araya of CIGI.
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 26, 2023
A spokesperson for Canadian Heritage, led by Minister Pablo Rodriguez, said the department is monitoring advancements in AI as it relates to its work regulating online platforms. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Public interest in AI offers ‘unique moment’ for regulatory action

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 26, 2023
  • In government, ‘everybody's talking about’ artificial intelligence, but ‘nobody knows quite what to do,’ said Daniel Araya of CIGI.

Public interest in AI offers ‘unique moment’ for regulatory action

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | May 26, 2023
  • In government, ‘everybody's talking about’ artificial intelligence, but ‘nobody knows quite what to do,’ said Daniel Araya of CIGI.
A spokesperson for Canadian Heritage, led by Minister Pablo Rodriguez, said the department is monitoring advancements in AI as it relates to its work regulating online platforms. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Guilbeault and provincial peers talk conservation 

  • Plus, Lantsman addresses a municipality summit.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will wrap up a meeting with Canadian provincial and territorial ministers on conservation and biodiversity with a press conference today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Guilbeault and provincial peers talk conservation 

  • Plus, Lantsman addresses a municipality summit.

Politics This Morning: Guilbeault and provincial peers talk conservation 

  • Plus, Lantsman addresses a municipality summit.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will wrap up a meeting with Canadian provincial and territorial ministers on conservation and biodiversity with a press conference today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Russia: the least bad option?

  • The soldiers and secret policemen around Vladimir Putin hate Yevgeny Prigozhin, but if Putin goes, so will most of them. Does Prigozhin see himself
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 25, 2023
Not only did Russian President Vladimir Putin launch his invasion of Ukraine ignorant of the victim’s ability and willingness to resist—he expected three days to crush the Ukrainian resistance and then a victory parade in Kyiv—but from the start he saw them in purely stereotypical terms, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia

Russia: the least bad option?

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 25, 2023
  • The soldiers and secret policemen around Vladimir Putin hate Yevgeny Prigozhin, but if Putin goes, so will most of them. Does Prigozhin see himself

Russia: the least bad option?

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 25, 2023
  • The soldiers and secret policemen around Vladimir Putin hate Yevgeny Prigozhin, but if Putin goes, so will most of them. Does Prigozhin see himself
Not only did Russian President Vladimir Putin launch his invasion of Ukraine ignorant of the victim’s ability and willingness to resist—he expected three days to crush the Ukrainian resistance and then a victory parade in Kyiv—but from the start he saw them in purely stereotypical terms, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia

What’s the plan for importing more nuclear waste into Canada?

  • What's needed is a strong statement from Natural Resources Canada that we will never accept high-level nuclear waste from other nations, and an amendment
Opinion | BY SUSAN O’DONNELL, OLE HENDRICKSON | May 25, 2023
An anti-nuclear sign on a farm in South Bruce, Ont., next to the proposed site of a deep geological repository for high-level nuclear waste. Photograph courtesy of Michelle Stein

What’s the plan for importing more nuclear waste into Canada?

Opinion | BY SUSAN O’DONNELL, OLE HENDRICKSON | May 25, 2023
  • What's needed is a strong statement from Natural Resources Canada that we will never accept high-level nuclear waste from other nations, and an amendment

What’s the plan for importing more nuclear waste into Canada?

Opinion | BY SUSAN O’DONNELL, OLE HENDRICKSON | May 25, 2023
  • What's needed is a strong statement from Natural Resources Canada that we will never accept high-level nuclear waste from other nations, and an amendment
An anti-nuclear sign on a farm in South Bruce, Ont., next to the proposed site of a deep geological repository for high-level nuclear waste. Photograph courtesy of Michelle Stein

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