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News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | June 6, 2025
Bill C-4 delivers on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promised cuts to the lowest income tax bracket, but adds a section related to laws governing the use of Canadians’ personal information that says political parties only have to develop and publish a privacy policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | June 6, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | June 6, 2025
Bill C-4 delivers on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promised cuts to the lowest income tax bracket, but adds a section related to laws governing the use of Canadians’ personal information that says political parties only have to develop and publish a privacy policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL ROY | June 6, 2025
The federal NDP needs to follow in the footsteps of past NDP premiers like Alberta’s Rachel Notley, B.C.’s John Horgan, and Manitoba’s Gary Doer. It’s a hard path, but worthwhile, writes Michael Roy. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright
Opinion | BY MICHAEL ROY | June 6, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL ROY | June 6, 2025
The federal NDP needs to follow in the footsteps of past NDP premiers like Alberta’s Rachel Notley, B.C.’s John Horgan, and Manitoba’s Gary Doer. It’s a hard path, but worthwhile, writes Michael Roy. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters on June 4, 2025, following the American president's announcement of plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, including Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 6, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters on June 4, 2025, following the American president's announcement of plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, including Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 5, 2025
CAHI Communications Manager Eleanor Hawthorn, left, and Ottawa's Town Crier Liam Cregg, right, present Liberal MP Kody Blois with the CAHI's 2025 Cutest Dog award on behalf of his pooch Louis on June 4 at the Métropolitain Brasserie. Photograph by Cynthia Munster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 5, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 5, 2025
CAHI Communications Manager Eleanor Hawthorn, left, and Ottawa's Town Crier Liam Cregg, right, present Liberal MP Kody Blois with the CAHI's 2025 Cutest Dog award on behalf of his pooch Louis on June 4 at the Métropolitain Brasserie. Photograph by Cynthia Munster
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 5, 2025
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet tabled his party's newest version of a bill to bar supply management concessions in trade negotiations on May 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 5, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 5, 2025
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet tabled his party's newest version of a bill to bar supply management concessions in trade negotiations on May 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
List | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 5, 2025
Liberal MPs Rachel Bendayan, left, Leslie Church, Jaime Battiste, Taleeb Noormohamed, and Yasir Naqvi have been named as parliamentary secretaries. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
List | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 5, 2025
List | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 5, 2025
Liberal MPs Rachel Bendayan, left, Leslie Church, Jaime Battiste, Taleeb Noormohamed, and Yasir Naqvi have been named as parliamentary secretaries. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BILL HENDERSON | June 5, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney pictured at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa during the royals' visit on May 26, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY BILL HENDERSON | June 5, 2025
Opinion | BY BILL HENDERSON | June 5, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney pictured at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa during the royals' visit on May 26, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Greek Ambassador Ekaterini Dimakis, left, welcomes Serbian Ambassador Dejan Ralevic to the Greece national day reception at the Hellenic Event Centre on March 25. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | June 5, 2025
FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | June 5, 2025
Greek Ambassador Ekaterini Dimakis, left, welcomes Serbian Ambassador Dejan Ralevic to the Greece national day reception at the Hellenic Event Centre on March 25. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 5, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel sits for an interview with The Hill Times in West Block on May 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 5, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 5, 2025
Health Minister Marjorie Michel sits for an interview with The Hill Times in West Block on May 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 4, 2025
The 2025-26 main estimates were tabled in the House of Commons by new Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 4, 2025
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 4, 2025
The 2025-26 main estimates were tabled in the House of Commons by new Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 4, 2025
Eleanor Olszewski
Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski urged MPs not to let wildfires ‘become partisan flashpoints,’ saying that she is ‘working closely’ with provinces to manage the federal government’s response. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 4, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 4, 2025
Eleanor Olszewski
Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski urged MPs not to let wildfires ‘become partisan flashpoints,’ saying that she is ‘working closely’ with provinces to manage the federal government’s response. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EMILY HOLTBY | June 4, 2025
Many drivers are hoping to extend the life of their vehicles for as long as possible, particularly given the current economic outlook, writes Emily Holtby. Unsplash photograph by Kate Ibragimova
Opinion | BY EMILY HOLTBY | June 4, 2025
Opinion | BY EMILY HOLTBY | June 4, 2025
Many drivers are hoping to extend the life of their vehicles for as long as possible, particularly given the current economic outlook, writes Emily Holtby. Unsplash photograph by Kate Ibragimova
FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | June 4, 2025
The Team Nritya dance troupe entertains guests at India’s Republic Day party at the Infinity Convention Centre on Jan. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | June 4, 2025
FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | June 4, 2025
The Team Nritya dance troupe entertains guests at India’s Republic Day party at the Infinity Convention Centre on Jan. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | June 4, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree holds a press conference with updates on border security measures outlined in Bill C-2 in the House of Commons foyer on June 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | June 4, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | June 4, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree holds a press conference with updates on border security measures outlined in Bill C-2 in the House of Commons foyer on June 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 4, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the Liberal caucus in West Block on May 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 4, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 4, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the Liberal caucus in West Block on May 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 4, 2025
If we are truly committed to celebrating Pride, we must stand for LGBTQ rights, and queer liberation, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 4, 2025
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 4, 2025
If we are truly committed to celebrating Pride, we must stand for LGBTQ rights, and queer liberation, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 4, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
One might indeed be forgiven for thinking Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is a bit focused on the rear-view mirror, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 4, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 4, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
One might indeed be forgiven for thinking Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is a bit focused on the rear-view mirror, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | June 4, 2025
Opinion | June 4, 2025
Opinion | June 4, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | June 4, 2025
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, left, former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole, and current Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre could all be tapped to help out on the Canada-U.S. file, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | June 4, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | June 4, 2025
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, left, former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole, and current Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre could all be tapped to help out on the Canada-U.S. file, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT FOWLER | June 4, 2025
Donald Trump
Canadians have good reason to dislike and distrust U.S. President Donald Trump, but not everything he has said about defence is wrong, writes Robert R. Fowler. White House photograph by Joyce N. Boghosian
Opinion | BY ROBERT FOWLER | June 4, 2025
Opinion | BY ROBERT FOWLER | June 4, 2025
Donald Trump
Canadians have good reason to dislike and distrust U.S. President Donald Trump, but not everything he has said about defence is wrong, writes Robert R. Fowler. White House photograph by Joyce N. Boghosian
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | June 4, 2025
Conservative MP Tom Kmiec, top left, is the new House deputy speaker. His assistant deputy speakers are Liberal MP Alexandra Mendès, bottom left, and Conservative MP John Nater. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and photograph courtesy of X
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | June 4, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | June 4, 2025
Conservative MP Tom Kmiec, top left, is the new House deputy speaker. His assistant deputy speakers are Liberal MP Alexandra Mendès, bottom left, and Conservative MP John Nater. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and photograph courtesy of X
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 3, 2025
As of June 2, 341 of 343 MPs had been assigned permanent office space, but nearly half of those may still be waiting weeks to get the keys to their new home on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 3, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 3, 2025
As of June 2, 341 of 343 MPs had been assigned permanent office space, but nearly half of those may still be waiting weeks to get the keys to their new home on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LEAH TEMPER | June 3, 2025
The overlapping crises demand more than nudges and voluntary commitments from Prime Minister Mark Carney—they require structural change, writes Leah Temper. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LEAH TEMPER | June 3, 2025
Opinion | BY LEAH TEMPER | June 3, 2025
The overlapping crises demand more than nudges and voluntary commitments from Prime Minister Mark Carney—they require structural change, writes Leah Temper. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 3, 2025
The inability to hold the warming down means more and bigger forest fires, floods, droughts, cyclones, and killer heatwaves, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 3, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 3, 2025
The inability to hold the warming down means more and bigger forest fires, floods, droughts, cyclones, and killer heatwaves, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Julie Dabrusin
Mitigating methane emissions is a low-hanging fruit on which new Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin should take immediate action, write ISG Senator Rosa Galvez and Ari Pottens. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Julie Dabrusin
Mitigating methane emissions is a low-hanging fruit on which new Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin should take immediate action, write ISG Senator Rosa Galvez and Ari Pottens. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 2, 2025
Canadian and French helicopters sit on the flight deck of the Mistral off the coast of Gaspé, Que., on June 20, 2014. DND photograph by MCpl Patrick Blanchard
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 2, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 2, 2025
Canadian and French helicopters sit on the flight deck of the Mistral off the coast of Gaspé, Que., on June 20, 2014. DND photograph by MCpl Patrick Blanchard
Opinion | BY MICHAEL FOX | June 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s mandate letter to cabinet stopped short full Indigenous economic inclusion, but he course-corrected in the Throne Speech, writes Michael Fox. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY MICHAEL FOX | June 2, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL FOX | June 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s mandate letter to cabinet stopped short full Indigenous economic inclusion, but he course-corrected in the Throne Speech, writes Michael Fox. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 1, 2023
Canada must hold free, fair, unfettered, and secure elections at every level of government. This is the foundation of democracy.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 1, 2023
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 1, 2023
Canada must hold free, fair, unfettered, and secure elections at every level of government. This is the foundation of democracy.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY COLIN BENNETT | May 1, 2023
Buried in Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s Budget Implementation Act, Bill C-47, is a brief provision stating that any political party may ‘collect, use, disclose, retain and dispose of personal information in accordance with the party’s privacy policy.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY COLIN BENNETT | May 1, 2023
Opinion | BY COLIN BENNETT | May 1, 2023
Buried in Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s Budget Implementation Act, Bill C-47, is a brief provision stating that any political party may ‘collect, use, disclose, retain and dispose of personal information in accordance with the party’s privacy policy.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | May 1, 2023
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, pictured on the Hill, recently told members of the House Access to Information Committee that if any access-to-information legislative changes are introduced, that would happen during the five-year statutory in 2024-25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | May 1, 2023
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | May 1, 2023
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, pictured on the Hill, recently told members of the House Access to Information Committee that if any access-to-information legislative changes are introduced, that would happen during the five-year statutory in 2024-25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 1, 2023
Nicholas Marcus Thompson, executive director of the Black Class Action Secretariat, seen here in the centre in Sept. 28, 2022, will appear before the Senate Human Rights Committee today to discuss discrimination within the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 1, 2023
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 1, 2023
Nicholas Marcus Thompson, executive director of the Black Class Action Secretariat, seen here in the centre in Sept. 28, 2022, will appear before the Senate Human Rights Committee today to discuss discrimination within the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | May 1, 2023
Opinion | May 1, 2023
Opinion | May 1, 2023
FeatureBY RYAN MANUCHA | May 1, 2023
Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada's Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade, by Ryan Manucha, published by McGill-Queen's University Press. Manucha's book is a finalist for this year's $60,000 Donner Prize. Book cover image courtesy of McGill-Queen's University Press
FeatureBY RYAN MANUCHA | May 1, 2023
FeatureBY RYAN MANUCHA | May 1, 2023
Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada's Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade, by Ryan Manucha, published by McGill-Queen's University Press. Manucha's book is a finalist for this year's $60,000 Donner Prize. Book cover image courtesy of McGill-Queen's University Press
Opinion | May 1, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a Hill scrum on April 25, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | May 1, 2023
Opinion | May 1, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a Hill scrum on April 25, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Award-winning journalist Anna Maria Tremonti pictured at Royal Roads University, where she received an honorary degree in 2018. Tremonti will be the keynote speaker at World Press Freedom Canada’s annual World Press Freedom Day Lunch on May 3. Photograph courtesy of Flickr
Award-winning journalist Anna Maria Tremonti pictured at Royal Roads University, where she received an honorary degree in 2018. Tremonti will be the keynote speaker at World Press Freedom Canada’s annual World Press Freedom Day Lunch on May 3. Photograph courtesy of Flickr
Opinion | May 1, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured, made news again recently for all the wrong reasons, writes letter-writer Lloyd Atkins. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | May 1, 2023
Opinion | May 1, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured, made news again recently for all the wrong reasons, writes letter-writer Lloyd Atkins. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 28, 2023
Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced the federal government's new Official Languages Action Plan on April 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 28, 2023
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 28, 2023
Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced the federal government's new Official Languages Action Plan on April 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | April 28, 2023
National president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada Chris Aylward, left, and Treasury Board President Mona Fortier. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | April 28, 2023
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | April 28, 2023
National president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada Chris Aylward, left, and Treasury Board President Mona Fortier. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) members block the Portage Bridge between Gatineau and Ottawa on April 28, 2023, as part of escalating job actions while on strike. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | April 28, 2023
Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) members block the Portage Bridge between Gatineau and Ottawa on April 28, 2023, as part of escalating job actions while on strike. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HANNAH BAILLIE | April 28, 2023
The federal government and Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos have made health care a priority by investing almost $200-billion over 10 years on a variety of new initiatives, but more action is needed on children’s health, writes Hannah Baillie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HANNAH BAILLIE | April 28, 2023
Opinion | BY HANNAH BAILLIE | April 28, 2023
The federal government and Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos have made health care a priority by investing almost $200-billion over 10 years on a variety of new initiatives, but more action is needed on children’s health, writes Hannah Baillie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 28, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured, is easily filling the gap left open by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh when it comes to the working class, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 28, 2023
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 28, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured, is easily filling the gap left open by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh when it comes to the working class, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The City of Ottawa plans to reopen Wellington Street to vehicle traffic at some point today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The City of Ottawa plans to reopen Wellington Street to vehicle traffic at some point today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino appears with Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness deputy minister Shawn Tupper, left, and CSIS director David Vigneault before the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs in West Block on April 27, 2023, to continue the committee’s study on foreign election interference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | April 27, 2023
Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino appears with Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness deputy minister Shawn Tupper, left, and CSIS director David Vigneault before the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs in West Block on April 27, 2023, to continue the committee’s study on foreign election interference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | April 27, 2023
Liberal MP Judy Sgro, who represents Humber River—Black Creek, Ont., introduced a bill to establish a national strategy on eye care in June 2022. The House of Commons will begin its second reading of the bill on April 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | April 27, 2023
Opinion | April 27, 2023
Liberal MP Judy Sgro, who represents Humber River—Black Creek, Ont., introduced a bill to establish a national strategy on eye care in June 2022. The House of Commons will begin its second reading of the bill on April 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARCIA BRYAN | April 27, 2023
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen. Canada's National Housing Strategy—the key vehicle designed to create affordable housing in recognition of housing as a human right—is insufficient to meet demand for affordable housing, writes Marcia Bryan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARCIA BRYAN | April 27, 2023
Opinion | BY MARCIA BRYAN | April 27, 2023
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen. Canada's National Housing Strategy—the key vehicle designed to create affordable housing in recognition of housing as a human right—is insufficient to meet demand for affordable housing, writes Marcia Bryan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | April 27, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t like democracy, and has been very hostile when border countries have democratic revolutions. But the idea that he has embarked on some crusade to crush democracy—indeed, that his ambitions extend beyond the former borders of the old Soviet Union in any way—is simply ludicrous. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | April 27, 2023
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | April 27, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t like democracy, and has been very hostile when border countries have democratic revolutions. But the idea that he has embarked on some crusade to crush democracy—indeed, that his ambitions extend beyond the former borders of the old Soviet Union in any way—is simply ludicrous. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY JIM HODGSON | April 27, 2023
On April 13, a group of organizations including Oxfam and the United Church of Canada sent a letter to International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, calling for an increase in Canadian humanitiarian aid to Cuba. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JIM HODGSON | April 27, 2023
Opinion | BY JIM HODGSON | April 27, 2023
On April 13, a group of organizations including Oxfam and the United Church of Canada sent a letter to International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, calling for an increase in Canadian humanitiarian aid to Cuba. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade