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‘Survivors are waiting for it’: Sen. Boyer reintroduces bill to criminalize forced, coerced sterilizations

  • Boyer says she hopes the Senate's previous study of her bill tackling forced and coerced sterilizations will speed up its passage in the Upper
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 20, 2025
Senators Éric Forest and Yvonne Boyer
Senators Éric Forest and Yvonne Boyer
ISG Senator Yvonne Boyer says she hopes the current iteration of Bill S-228 will move from the Chamber to the House ‘very soon,’ as she has been ’working on [it] for a number of years.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Survivors are waiting for it’: Sen. Boyer reintroduces bill to criminalize forced, coerced sterilizations

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 20, 2025
  • Boyer says she hopes the Senate's previous study of her bill tackling forced and coerced sterilizations will speed up its passage in the Upper

‘Survivors are waiting for it’: Sen. Boyer reintroduces bill to criminalize forced, coerced sterilizations

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 20, 2025
  • Boyer says she hopes the Senate's previous study of her bill tackling forced and coerced sterilizations will speed up its passage in the Upper
Senators Éric Forest and Yvonne Boyer
ISG Senator Yvonne Boyer says she hopes the current iteration of Bill S-228 will move from the Chamber to the House ‘very soon,’ as she has been ’working on [it] for a number of years.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

All three levels of government must play their part in building up Canada’s supply chains

  • We need strong and resilient supply chains more than ever. This requires co-ordinated action from all levels of government to reduce duplication, fast-track critical
Opinion | BY LINDSAY KISLOCK | June 20, 2025
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, left, Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured in Ottawa on March 21, 2025, have stressed the need to increase interprovincial trade. But there are obstacles at the municipal level that must be dealt with, writes Lindsay Kislock. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

All three levels of government must play their part in building up Canada’s supply chains

Opinion | BY LINDSAY KISLOCK | June 20, 2025
  • We need strong and resilient supply chains more than ever. This requires co-ordinated action from all levels of government to reduce duplication, fast-track critical

All three levels of government must play their part in building up Canada’s supply chains

Opinion | BY LINDSAY KISLOCK | June 20, 2025
  • We need strong and resilient supply chains more than ever. This requires co-ordinated action from all levels of government to reduce duplication, fast-track critical
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, left, Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured in Ottawa on March 21, 2025, have stressed the need to increase interprovincial trade. But there are obstacles at the municipal level that must be dealt with, writes Lindsay Kislock. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s sweeping, omnibus bills called both undemocratic, and meeting the moment

  • Some say bills that address more than one topic should be banned altogether, while others say it’s necessary to deliver legislation quickly during a
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 20, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in West Block on June 19, 2025. Outspoken Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith says MPs don't make laws in Parliament for one government, or one prime minister. 'The laws we pass are binding on all future governments. Even a time-limited law like this one establishes a precedent.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s sweeping, omnibus bills called both undemocratic, and meeting the moment

News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 20, 2025
  • Some say bills that address more than one topic should be banned altogether, while others say it’s necessary to deliver legislation quickly during a

Carney’s sweeping, omnibus bills called both undemocratic, and meeting the moment

News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 20, 2025
  • Some say bills that address more than one topic should be banned altogether, while others say it’s necessary to deliver legislation quickly during a
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in West Block on June 19, 2025. Outspoken Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith says MPs don't make laws in Parliament for one government, or one prime minister. 'The laws we pass are binding on all future governments. Even a time-limited law like this one establishes a precedent.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Less siloed thinking will result in opportunities for a better Arctic

  • Issues of Arctic sovereignty, security, and economic development received significant attention during the federal election, but the window of opportunity for meaningful change in
Opinion | BY TOM HENHEFFER | June 19, 2025
Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Alty, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney are seen in West Block on June 6, 2025. With a new government and prime minister, there is a timely opportunity to advance a vision for a prosperous, secure, and sovereign Arctic, writes Tom Henheffer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Less siloed thinking will result in opportunities for a better Arctic

Opinion | BY TOM HENHEFFER | June 19, 2025
  • Issues of Arctic sovereignty, security, and economic development received significant attention during the federal election, but the window of opportunity for meaningful change in

Less siloed thinking will result in opportunities for a better Arctic

Opinion | BY TOM HENHEFFER | June 19, 2025
  • Issues of Arctic sovereignty, security, and economic development received significant attention during the federal election, but the window of opportunity for meaningful change in
Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Alty, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney are seen in West Block on June 6, 2025. With a new government and prime minister, there is a timely opportunity to advance a vision for a prosperous, secure, and sovereign Arctic, writes Tom Henheffer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada overlooking Africa in quest to diversify trade

  • Debt is eating up a growing portion of the continent’s revenue. And, when cuts to foreign aid happen at the same time as new
Opinion | BY ELISE LEGAULT | June 19, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
By partnering with African countries, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada can help shape a more just, prosperous, and interconnected global economy, writes Elise Legault. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada overlooking Africa in quest to diversify trade

Opinion | BY ELISE LEGAULT | June 19, 2025
  • Debt is eating up a growing portion of the continent’s revenue. And, when cuts to foreign aid happen at the same time as new

Canada overlooking Africa in quest to diversify trade

Opinion | BY ELISE LEGAULT | June 19, 2025
  • Debt is eating up a growing portion of the continent’s revenue. And, when cuts to foreign aid happen at the same time as new
Mark Carney
By partnering with African countries, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada can help shape a more just, prosperous, and interconnected global economy, writes Elise Legault. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Scrapping net-zero commitments step in right direction for CPPIB

  • The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s objective should not be climate activism or other environmental or social concerns, but risk-adjusted financial returns.
Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | June 19, 2025
Perhaps with the net-zero objective out of the way, the CPPIB can rein in some of the administrative and management expenses associated with pursuing net-zero, writes Matthew Lau. Pexels photograph by Mike Chai

Scrapping net-zero commitments step in right direction for CPPIB

Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | June 19, 2025
  • The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s objective should not be climate activism or other environmental or social concerns, but risk-adjusted financial returns.

Scrapping net-zero commitments step in right direction for CPPIB

Opinion | BY MATTHEW LAU | June 19, 2025
  • The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s objective should not be climate activism or other environmental or social concerns, but risk-adjusted financial returns.
Perhaps with the net-zero objective out of the way, the CPPIB can rein in some of the administrative and management expenses associated with pursuing net-zero, writes Matthew Lau. Pexels photograph by Mike Chai

Netanyahu’s wars are movies on repeat

  • Donald Trump has long known that the Israeli prime minister was trying to sucker him into a joint war against Iran, and never fell
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 19, 2025
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on May 22, 2017. Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs photograph by Haim Zach 

Netanyahu’s wars are movies on repeat

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 19, 2025
  • Donald Trump has long known that the Israeli prime minister was trying to sucker him into a joint war against Iran, and never fell

Netanyahu’s wars are movies on repeat

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 19, 2025
  • Donald Trump has long known that the Israeli prime minister was trying to sucker him into a joint war against Iran, and never fell
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on May 22, 2017. Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs photograph by Haim Zach 

The cyber bill is back

  • Plus, the auditor general testifies before a House committee.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 19, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has resurrected a major bill on cyber and telecommunications security from the last Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The cyber bill is back

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 19, 2025
  • Plus, the auditor general testifies before a House committee.

The cyber bill is back

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 19, 2025
  • Plus, the auditor general testifies before a House committee.
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has resurrected a major bill on cyber and telecommunications security from the last Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New minister Lightbound plans to tap AI to help to fix procurement, government efficiency woes

  • With billions of dollars on the line and intense public scrutiny, Government Transformation and Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound says adopting new
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 18, 2025
New Government Transformation and Public Services and Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound says he will prioritize the use of AI to streamline the government procurement process. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New minister Lightbound plans to tap AI to help to fix procurement, government efficiency woes

News | BY IREM KOCA | June 18, 2025
  • With billions of dollars on the line and intense public scrutiny, Government Transformation and Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound says adopting new

New minister Lightbound plans to tap AI to help to fix procurement, government efficiency woes

News | BY IREM KOCA | June 18, 2025
  • With billions of dollars on the line and intense public scrutiny, Government Transformation and Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound says adopting new
New Government Transformation and Public Services and Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound says he will prioritize the use of AI to streamline the government procurement process. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada and Europe can offer a united front for digital sovereignty

  • VivaTech’s decision to spotlight Canada at this year’s forum is more than symbolic. It affirms the growing convergence in approaches to digital innovation.
Opinion | BY ESTELLE AZEMARD | June 18, 2025
Evan Solomon is Canada’s first AI and digital innovation minister, a post that signals a clear commitment to reinforcing national digital infrastructure, writes Estelle Azemard. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada and Europe can offer a united front for digital sovereignty

Opinion | BY ESTELLE AZEMARD | June 18, 2025
  • VivaTech’s decision to spotlight Canada at this year’s forum is more than symbolic. It affirms the growing convergence in approaches to digital innovation.

Canada and Europe can offer a united front for digital sovereignty

Opinion | BY ESTELLE AZEMARD | June 18, 2025
  • VivaTech’s decision to spotlight Canada at this year’s forum is more than symbolic. It affirms the growing convergence in approaches to digital innovation.
Evan Solomon is Canada’s first AI and digital innovation minister, a post that signals a clear commitment to reinforcing national digital infrastructure, writes Estelle Azemard. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Two more ministers, two secs of state lock in chief of staff picks 

  • Hursh Jaswal is once again a chief of staff, this time to Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, left, Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali, Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, and Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr have all named their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Two more ministers, two secs of state lock in chief of staff picks 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
  • Hursh Jaswal is once again a chief of staff, this time to Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai.

Two more ministers, two secs of state lock in chief of staff picks 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
  • Hursh Jaswal is once again a chief of staff, this time to Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai.
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, left, Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali, Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, and Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr have all named their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Military police chief is ignoring the law, shutting down probes into complaints: watchdog report

  • In its 2024 annual report, the Military Police Complaints Commission urges the government to change the laws governing the office of the Canadian Forces
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 18, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty did not respond to requests for comment after a watchdog report said the laws governing the Military Police Complaints Commission need to change. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Military police chief is ignoring the law, shutting down probes into complaints: watchdog report

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 18, 2025
  • In its 2024 annual report, the Military Police Complaints Commission urges the government to change the laws governing the office of the Canadian Forces

Military police chief is ignoring the law, shutting down probes into complaints: watchdog report

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 18, 2025
  • In its 2024 annual report, the Military Police Complaints Commission urges the government to change the laws governing the office of the Canadian Forces
Defence Minister David McGuinty did not respond to requests for comment after a watchdog report said the laws governing the Military Police Complaints Commission need to change. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Electoral success a temporary substitute for Israel-Gaza consensus as caucus quiet on sanctions, say Liberal sources

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney can't keep everyone happy, but he will have more success than his predecessor by focusing on managing international relations rather
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 18, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is far less interested in 'keeping both sides happy,' and given his strong polling numbers and the hopes of potential caucus shuffles, it's no longer 'open season' to second guess his foreign policy decisions, say Liberal sources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Electoral success a temporary substitute for Israel-Gaza consensus as caucus quiet on sanctions, say Liberal sources

News | BY STUART BENSON | June 18, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney can't keep everyone happy, but he will have more success than his predecessor by focusing on managing international relations rather

Electoral success a temporary substitute for Israel-Gaza consensus as caucus quiet on sanctions, say Liberal sources

News | BY STUART BENSON | June 18, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney can't keep everyone happy, but he will have more success than his predecessor by focusing on managing international relations rather
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is far less interested in 'keeping both sides happy,' and given his strong polling numbers and the hopes of potential caucus shuffles, it's no longer 'open season' to second guess his foreign policy decisions, say Liberal sources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

With Indigenous relations taking on an economic lens, consultation will be key, say academics, orgs

  • Indigenous Peoples have understandable concerns about whether the hunger for natural resources could be used as an excuse by the federal government to circumvent
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 18, 2025
Rebecca Alty was sworn in as Crown-Indigenous relations minister at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

With Indigenous relations taking on an economic lens, consultation will be key, say academics, orgs

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 18, 2025
  • Indigenous Peoples have understandable concerns about whether the hunger for natural resources could be used as an excuse by the federal government to circumvent

With Indigenous relations taking on an economic lens, consultation will be key, say academics, orgs

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 18, 2025
  • Indigenous Peoples have understandable concerns about whether the hunger for natural resources could be used as an excuse by the federal government to circumvent
Rebecca Alty was sworn in as Crown-Indigenous relations minister at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘Elbows up’ shouldn’t mean Parliaments hands are tied

  • Co-operation and collaboration are always welcome in Parliament, but that spirit of working together should be used for enhancing, not ignoring, legislation.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 18, 2025
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith recently called out his own party during debate on Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Elbows up’ shouldn’t mean Parliaments hands are tied

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 18, 2025
  • Co-operation and collaboration are always welcome in Parliament, but that spirit of working together should be used for enhancing, not ignoring, legislation.

‘Elbows up’ shouldn’t mean Parliaments hands are tied

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 18, 2025
  • Co-operation and collaboration are always welcome in Parliament, but that spirit of working together should be used for enhancing, not ignoring, legislation.
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith recently called out his own party during debate on Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Making the G7 Summit in Canada significant

  • Canada’s 2025 presidency of the G7 countries comes at a pivotal moment in history as the summit marks its 50th anniversary.  Global issues such
Opinion | June 18, 2025
Canada has the chance to influence how the world’s advanced economies push forward innovative financing towards education in low-income countries, writes Adeolu Adekola. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Making the G7 Summit in Canada significant

Opinion | June 18, 2025
  • Canada’s 2025 presidency of the G7 countries comes at a pivotal moment in history as the summit marks its 50th anniversary.  Global issues such

Making the G7 Summit in Canada significant

Opinion | June 18, 2025
  • Canada’s 2025 presidency of the G7 countries comes at a pivotal moment in history as the summit marks its 50th anniversary.  Global issues such
Canada has the chance to influence how the world’s advanced economies push forward innovative financing towards education in low-income countries, writes Adeolu Adekola. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s move-fast-and-break-things agenda requires a fiscal reality check

  • Change cannot come at the expense of transparency and accountability, and the new government would do well to remember that before it finds itself
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | June 18, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
There’s an early signal that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new government may be willing to sidestep key accountability mechanisms that are essential to responsible governance, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s move-fast-and-break-things agenda requires a fiscal reality check

Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | June 18, 2025
  • Change cannot come at the expense of transparency and accountability, and the new government would do well to remember that before it finds itself

Carney’s move-fast-and-break-things agenda requires a fiscal reality check

Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | June 18, 2025
  • Change cannot come at the expense of transparency and accountability, and the new government would do well to remember that before it finds itself
Mark Carney
There’s an early signal that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new government may be willing to sidestep key accountability mechanisms that are essential to responsible governance, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

That’s what dictators do

  • This plunge into totalitarian-style histrionics is just a minor manifestation of the upheaval in public norms radiating across the U.S. from Trump’s White House.
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 18, 2025
Only five months into his new term, U.S. President Donald Trump has indeed moved quite a ways down the road to his own version of one-man rule, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

That’s what dictators do

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 18, 2025
  • This plunge into totalitarian-style histrionics is just a minor manifestation of the upheaval in public norms radiating across the U.S. from Trump’s White House.

That’s what dictators do

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | June 18, 2025
  • This plunge into totalitarian-style histrionics is just a minor manifestation of the upheaval in public norms radiating across the U.S. from Trump’s White House.
Only five months into his new term, U.S. President Donald Trump has indeed moved quite a ways down the road to his own version of one-man rule, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Will Canada miss the boat on human rights?

  • Canada must treat the seizure of the Madleen as a blatant violation of international maritime norms that deserves real diplomatic consequences.
Opinion | BY NIMAO ALI | June 18, 2025
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Foreign Minister Anita Anand. Canada must join the growing global call for a permanent ceasefire and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, writes Nimao Ali. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Canada miss the boat on human rights?

Opinion | BY NIMAO ALI | June 18, 2025
  • Canada must treat the seizure of the Madleen as a blatant violation of international maritime norms that deserves real diplomatic consequences.

Will Canada miss the boat on human rights?

Opinion | BY NIMAO ALI | June 18, 2025
  • Canada must treat the seizure of the Madleen as a blatant violation of international maritime norms that deserves real diplomatic consequences.
Anita Anand
Foreign Minister Anita Anand. Canada must join the growing global call for a permanent ceasefire and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, writes Nimao Ali. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What do we stand to gain?

  • When Canada stops seeing Indigenous Peoples in the negative and begins to understand and appreciate their strengths, values, cultural knowledge, and ceremonial practices, acceptance
Opinion | BY CYNTHIA WESLEY-ESQUIMAUX | June 18, 2025
The federal and provincial governments stand to gain from traditional knowledge when it comes to mitigating environmental threats from fire, flooding, and growing wind velocity, writes Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux. Unsplash photograph by Kalen Emsley

What do we stand to gain?

Opinion | BY CYNTHIA WESLEY-ESQUIMAUX | June 18, 2025
  • When Canada stops seeing Indigenous Peoples in the negative and begins to understand and appreciate their strengths, values, cultural knowledge, and ceremonial practices, acceptance

What do we stand to gain?

Opinion | BY CYNTHIA WESLEY-ESQUIMAUX | June 18, 2025
  • When Canada stops seeing Indigenous Peoples in the negative and begins to understand and appreciate their strengths, values, cultural knowledge, and ceremonial practices, acceptance
The federal and provincial governments stand to gain from traditional knowledge when it comes to mitigating environmental threats from fire, flooding, and growing wind velocity, writes Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux. Unsplash photograph by Kalen Emsley

Reconciliation or repetition? Carney’s first moves on Indigenous rights face scrutiny

  • Whether the prime minister’s early steps mark a genuine shift or simply another cycle of political performance will define Mark Carney’s reconciliation legacy.
Opinion | BY JACKSON PIND | June 18, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Amid some tensions, there are signs of movement from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, such as acting quickly on making amendments to the Indian Act, writes Jackson Pind. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Reconciliation or repetition? Carney’s first moves on Indigenous rights face scrutiny

Opinion | BY JACKSON PIND | June 18, 2025
  • Whether the prime minister’s early steps mark a genuine shift or simply another cycle of political performance will define Mark Carney’s reconciliation legacy.

Reconciliation or repetition? Carney’s first moves on Indigenous rights face scrutiny

Opinion | BY JACKSON PIND | June 18, 2025
  • Whether the prime minister’s early steps mark a genuine shift or simply another cycle of political performance will define Mark Carney’s reconciliation legacy.
Mark Carney
Amid some tensions, there are signs of movement from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, such as acting quickly on making amendments to the Indian Act, writes Jackson Pind. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Project greenlight bill in focus

  • Plus, Anandasangaree gives notice of another security powers bill.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 18, 2025
Dominic Leblanc
Dominic Leblanc
Minister Dominic LeBlanc's bill on internal trade and major project approvals is being put under a microscope by the Senate and a House committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Project greenlight bill in focus

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 18, 2025
  • Plus, Anandasangaree gives notice of another security powers bill.

Project greenlight bill in focus

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 18, 2025
  • Plus, Anandasangaree gives notice of another security powers bill.
Dominic Leblanc
Minister Dominic LeBlanc's bill on internal trade and major project approvals is being put under a microscope by the Senate and a House committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

BOIE pushes discussion of NDP resources to future meeting as Bloc mulls ‘significant’ rule changes

  • Plus, the board approved a full carryforward for the House's budget this year, with an extra $4.9-million to be sought through the next supplementary
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon, left, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer have both signalled openness to NDP interim leader Don Davies' request for additional resources. Bloc Whip Yves Perron, right, says his caucus is exploring potential related permanent rule changes. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

BOIE pushes discussion of NDP resources to future meeting as Bloc mulls ‘significant’ rule changes

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
  • Plus, the board approved a full carryforward for the House's budget this year, with an extra $4.9-million to be sought through the next supplementary

BOIE pushes discussion of NDP resources to future meeting as Bloc mulls ‘significant’ rule changes

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
  • Plus, the board approved a full carryforward for the House's budget this year, with an extra $4.9-million to be sought through the next supplementary
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon, left, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer have both signalled openness to NDP interim leader Don Davies' request for additional resources. Bloc Whip Yves Perron, right, says his caucus is exploring potential related permanent rule changes. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Carney’s moment to step up on reforming the Access to Information Act

  • It's Prime Minister Mark Carney's time to show whether he will make serious changes to improve government transparency, or if he'll be the latest
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | June 18, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government will be responsible for a review of the Access to Information Act that by law must begin in June 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s moment to step up on reforming the Access to Information Act

Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | June 18, 2025
  • It's Prime Minister Mark Carney's time to show whether he will make serious changes to improve government transparency, or if he'll be the latest

Carney’s moment to step up on reforming the Access to Information Act

Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | June 18, 2025
  • It's Prime Minister Mark Carney's time to show whether he will make serious changes to improve government transparency, or if he'll be the latest
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government will be responsible for a review of the Access to Information Act that by law must begin in June 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney faces another confidence vote

  • Plus, day two of the G7 summit.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 17, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing another test in Ottawa today while he works for international consensus in Kananaskis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney faces another confidence vote

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 17, 2025
  • Plus, day two of the G7 summit.

Carney faces another confidence vote

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 17, 2025
  • Plus, day two of the G7 summit.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing another test in Ottawa today while he works for international consensus in Kananaskis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘I’m a tariff person’: Trump doubles down on levies as new deal pledged within 30 days  

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump overshadowed the first day of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 16, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, right, met with U.S. President Donald Trump, left, at the G7 in Kananaskis, Alta., for the first time since their Oval Office meeting last month. Screenshot courtesy of X

‘I’m a tariff person’: Trump doubles down on levies as new deal pledged within 30 days  

News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 16, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump overshadowed the first day of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta.

‘I’m a tariff person’: Trump doubles down on levies as new deal pledged within 30 days  

News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 16, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump overshadowed the first day of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, right, met with U.S. President Donald Trump, left, at the G7 in Kananaskis, Alta., for the first time since their Oval Office meeting last month. Screenshot courtesy of X

Bill C-5 grants ‘superpowers’ never before seen in ‘environmental law history’: Bloc critic Patrick Bonin

  • The One Canadian Economy Act is being rammed through the House via a ‘non-democratic’ process and would result in governmental overreach, say the Bloc
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 16, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Yves-Francois Blanchet
The Bloc Québécois, led by Yves-François Blanchet, have criticized Bill C-5 as an attempt at governmental overreach that risks violating provincial jurisdiction in Quebec. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-5 grants ‘superpowers’ never before seen in ‘environmental law history’: Bloc critic Patrick Bonin

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 16, 2025
  • The One Canadian Economy Act is being rammed through the House via a ‘non-democratic’ process and would result in governmental overreach, say the Bloc

Bill C-5 grants ‘superpowers’ never before seen in ‘environmental law history’: Bloc critic Patrick Bonin

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 16, 2025
  • The One Canadian Economy Act is being rammed through the House via a ‘non-democratic’ process and would result in governmental overreach, say the Bloc
Yves-Francois Blanchet
The Bloc Québécois, led by Yves-François Blanchet, have criticized Bill C-5 as an attempt at governmental overreach that risks violating provincial jurisdiction in Quebec. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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How we should move forward with the energy transition

  • The path forward includes expanding our wind and solar capacities, harnessing geothermal energy, and continuing to develop cutting-edge carbon capture and storage solutions.
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP GEORGE CHAHAL | June 5, 2024
Canada must strive to become an energy superpower capable of competing in wind, solar, geothermal, and other renewable energy sectors, writes Liberal MP George Chahal.  Unsplash photograph by Ali Kazal

How we should move forward with the energy transition

Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP GEORGE CHAHAL | June 5, 2024
  • The path forward includes expanding our wind and solar capacities, harnessing geothermal energy, and continuing to develop cutting-edge carbon capture and storage solutions.

How we should move forward with the energy transition

Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP GEORGE CHAHAL | June 5, 2024
  • The path forward includes expanding our wind and solar capacities, harnessing geothermal energy, and continuing to develop cutting-edge carbon capture and storage solutions.
Canada must strive to become an energy superpower capable of competing in wind, solar, geothermal, and other renewable energy sectors, writes Liberal MP George Chahal.  Unsplash photograph by Ali Kazal

iPolitics takes over as new host of Parliamentarians of the Year awards

  • It's awards season as Library and Archives Canada dole out their Scholar Awards, the Canadian Screen Awards taps top journalists, uOttawa will honour Lisa
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | June 5, 2024
Then-Canadian Medical Association president and current CSG Senator Gigi Osler, left, with then-NDP MP Georgina Jolibois who received the award for Best Represents Constituents at the 2018 Parliamentarian of the Year Awards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

iPolitics takes over as new host of Parliamentarians of the Year awards

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | June 5, 2024
  • It's awards season as Library and Archives Canada dole out their Scholar Awards, the Canadian Screen Awards taps top journalists, uOttawa will honour Lisa

iPolitics takes over as new host of Parliamentarians of the Year awards

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | June 5, 2024
  • It's awards season as Library and Archives Canada dole out their Scholar Awards, the Canadian Screen Awards taps top journalists, uOttawa will honour Lisa
Then-Canadian Medical Association president and current CSG Senator Gigi Osler, left, with then-NDP MP Georgina Jolibois who received the award for Best Represents Constituents at the 2018 Parliamentarian of the Year Awards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Rate of change

  • Plus, two former Liberal ministers will appear before committees today.
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Rate of change

  • Plus, two former Liberal ministers will appear before committees today.

Rate of change

  • Plus, two former Liberal ministers will appear before committees today.
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau government needs to move into high gear on TRC, MMIWG calls

  • Former commissioners who led the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) recently called on the federal government to use
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 5, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was presented with the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls final report at a closing ceremony in Gatineau, Que., on June 3, 2019. Since then, few of the inquiry's Calls for Justice have been fulfilled. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau government needs to move into high gear on TRC, MMIWG calls

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 5, 2024
  • Former commissioners who led the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) recently called on the federal government to use

Trudeau government needs to move into high gear on TRC, MMIWG calls

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 5, 2024
  • Former commissioners who led the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) recently called on the federal government to use
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was presented with the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls final report at a closing ceremony in Gatineau, Que., on June 3, 2019. Since then, few of the inquiry's Calls for Justice have been fulfilled. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Clones of 100-year-old elm tree planted on eastern slope of Parliament Hill 

  • Six saplings cultivated at the University of Guelph from cuttings taken from the elm tree that was chopped down in 2019 were planted east
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2024
The former 100-year-old elm tree sat between the east end of Centre Block and the Sir John A. Macdonald statue, as seen on Feb. 6, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Clones of 100-year-old elm tree planted on eastern slope of Parliament Hill 

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2024
  • Six saplings cultivated at the University of Guelph from cuttings taken from the elm tree that was chopped down in 2019 were planted east

Clones of 100-year-old elm tree planted on eastern slope of Parliament Hill 

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2024
  • Six saplings cultivated at the University of Guelph from cuttings taken from the elm tree that was chopped down in 2019 were planted east
The former 100-year-old elm tree sat between the east end of Centre Block and the Sir John A. Macdonald statue, as seen on Feb. 6, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hill media flock to Trudeau’s garden and the trivial pursuit of Politico’s glory at The Mét

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invited press gallery reporters, cabinet ministers, and staffers to Rideau Cottage on June 3 for the annual Media Garden Party,
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 4, 2024
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, top left, CTV's Vassy Kapelos, the PMO's Supriya Dwivedi and Katie Telford at the Prime Minister's Media Garden Party, and the CPAC Brainiacs' Gabe Counsil, bottom left, Noah Richardson, Cameron Ryan, Andrew Thomson, and Glenn McInnis hoist the Politico Trivia Cup at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Hill media flock to Trudeau’s garden and the trivial pursuit of Politico’s glory at The Mét

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 4, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invited press gallery reporters, cabinet ministers, and staffers to Rideau Cottage on June 3 for the annual Media Garden Party,

Hill media flock to Trudeau’s garden and the trivial pursuit of Politico’s glory at The Mét

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 4, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invited press gallery reporters, cabinet ministers, and staffers to Rideau Cottage on June 3 for the annual Media Garden Party,
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, top left, CTV's Vassy Kapelos, the PMO's Supriya Dwivedi and Katie Telford at the Prime Minister's Media Garden Party, and the CPAC Brainiacs' Gabe Counsil, bottom left, Noah Richardson, Cameron Ryan, Andrew Thomson, and Glenn McInnis hoist the Politico Trivia Cup at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

AG tables reports

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 4, 2024
Auditor General Karen Hogan published three audits on June 4, including a report looking into 97 professional services contracts awarded to McKinsey and Company between 2011 and 2023 at a value of $200-million. Her report found 'a frequent disregard of federal contracting and procurement policies' in these contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

AG tables reports

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 4, 2024

AG tables reports

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 4, 2024
Auditor General Karen Hogan published three audits on June 4, including a report looking into 97 professional services contracts awarded to McKinsey and Company between 2011 and 2023 at a value of $200-million. Her report found 'a frequent disregard of federal contracting and procurement policies' in these contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Audit finds feds’ McKinsey contracts showed ‘frequent disregard’ for the rules

  • The audit examined $200-million the government spent on McKinsey and Company contracts between 2011 and 2023. It found 'contracting practices often did not demonstrate
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 4, 2024
Auditor General Karen Hogan's June 4 report looked into 97 professional services contracts awarded to McKinsey and Company between 2011 and 2023 by federal departments, agencies, and Crown corporations at a value of $200-million. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Audit finds feds’ McKinsey contracts showed ‘frequent disregard’ for the rules

News | BY IREM KOCA | June 4, 2024
  • The audit examined $200-million the government spent on McKinsey and Company contracts between 2011 and 2023. It found 'contracting practices often did not demonstrate

Audit finds feds’ McKinsey contracts showed ‘frequent disregard’ for the rules

News | BY IREM KOCA | June 4, 2024
  • The audit examined $200-million the government spent on McKinsey and Company contracts between 2011 and 2023. It found 'contracting practices often did not demonstrate
Auditor General Karen Hogan's June 4 report looked into 97 professional services contracts awarded to McKinsey and Company between 2011 and 2023 by federal departments, agencies, and Crown corporations at a value of $200-million. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Value for money

  • Plus, Randy Boissonnault faces the Ethics Committee.
Auditor General Karen Hogan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Value for money

  • Plus, Randy Boissonnault faces the Ethics Committee.

Value for money

  • Plus, Randy Boissonnault faces the Ethics Committee.
Auditor General Karen Hogan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

National housing review panel says housing, like health care, should be universal

  • A review panel studying the financialization of rental housing is calling for national consensus protections for renters, and more funding for non-market housing to
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 3, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser's office says the report will play an important role informing the government's plan to 'solve Canada's housing crisis.' Fraser has until Sept. 26 to deliver the federal government's official response to the review panel's recommendations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

National housing review panel says housing, like health care, should be universal

News | BY STUART BENSON | June 3, 2024
  • A review panel studying the financialization of rental housing is calling for national consensus protections for renters, and more funding for non-market housing to

National housing review panel says housing, like health care, should be universal

News | BY STUART BENSON | June 3, 2024
  • A review panel studying the financialization of rental housing is calling for national consensus protections for renters, and more funding for non-market housing to
Housing Minister Sean Fraser's office says the report will play an important role informing the government's plan to 'solve Canada's housing crisis.' Fraser has until Sept. 26 to deliver the federal government's official response to the review panel's recommendations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

EU law to reduce deforestation misses the Indigenous people for the trees

  • The EU’s rigid stance fails to consider the dynamic nature of Canada’s forests, and risks sidelining Indigenous-led forest management.
Opinion | BY JP GLADU | June 3, 2024
The EU’s goal to combat deforestation globally should not overlook the nuanced practices that have long been part of Canada’s forestry success, writes JP Gladu. Pexels photograph by Roman Biernacki

EU law to reduce deforestation misses the Indigenous people for the trees

Opinion | BY JP GLADU | June 3, 2024
  • The EU’s rigid stance fails to consider the dynamic nature of Canada’s forests, and risks sidelining Indigenous-led forest management.

EU law to reduce deforestation misses the Indigenous people for the trees

Opinion | BY JP GLADU | June 3, 2024
  • The EU’s rigid stance fails to consider the dynamic nature of Canada’s forests, and risks sidelining Indigenous-led forest management.
The EU’s goal to combat deforestation globally should not overlook the nuanced practices that have long been part of Canada’s forestry success, writes JP Gladu. Pexels photograph by Roman Biernacki

Opposition to federal EV standard could cost $90-billion in health benefits

  • In addition to tackling climate change and improving health outcomes, the EV standard also delivers gains for business and the broader economy.
Opinion | BY SEHJAL BHARGAVA, DORIS GRINSPUN, JULIA LANGER | June 3, 2024
One in seven premature deaths in Canada is attributable to air pollution, and tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks are the leading source, write Sehjal Bhargava, Doris Grinspun, and Julia Langer. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Opposition to federal EV standard could cost $90-billion in health benefits

Opinion | BY SEHJAL BHARGAVA, DORIS GRINSPUN, JULIA LANGER | June 3, 2024
  • In addition to tackling climate change and improving health outcomes, the EV standard also delivers gains for business and the broader economy.

Opposition to federal EV standard could cost $90-billion in health benefits

Opinion | BY SEHJAL BHARGAVA, DORIS GRINSPUN, JULIA LANGER | June 3, 2024
  • In addition to tackling climate change and improving health outcomes, the EV standard also delivers gains for business and the broader economy.
One in seven premature deaths in Canada is attributable to air pollution, and tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks are the leading source, write Sehjal Bhargava, Doris Grinspun, and Julia Langer. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

At this critical moment to save nature, we need all departments to act

  • Canadians are depending on all departments, at all levels of government, to be part of the solution.
Opinion | BY DAVID BROWNE, ELIZABETH HENDRIKS, AKAASH MAHARAJ, ALISON WOODLEY | June 3, 2024
Steven Guilbeault.
Steven Guilbeault.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's department has been leading discussions on Canada’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, but it requires a whole of government approach, write environmental leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

At this critical moment to save nature, we need all departments to act

Opinion | BY DAVID BROWNE, ELIZABETH HENDRIKS, AKAASH MAHARAJ, ALISON WOODLEY | June 3, 2024
  • Canadians are depending on all departments, at all levels of government, to be part of the solution.

At this critical moment to save nature, we need all departments to act

Opinion | BY DAVID BROWNE, ELIZABETH HENDRIKS, AKAASH MAHARAJ, ALISON WOODLEY | June 3, 2024
  • Canadians are depending on all departments, at all levels of government, to be part of the solution.
Steven Guilbeault.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's department has been leading discussions on Canada’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, but it requires a whole of government approach, write environmental leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Policy team shake-up in Innovation Minister Champagne’s shop 

  • Along with changes to his policy team, Minister François-Philippe Champagne has a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2024
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, speaks with reporters—including the CBC's Ashley Burke, right—ahead of a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on May 8, as his press secretary, Audrey Milette, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Policy team shake-up in Innovation Minister Champagne’s shop 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2024
  • Along with changes to his policy team, Minister François-Philippe Champagne has a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North.

Policy team shake-up in Innovation Minister Champagne’s shop 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2024
  • Along with changes to his policy team, Minister François-Philippe Champagne has a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North.
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, speaks with reporters—including the CBC's Ashley Burke, right—ahead of a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on May 8, as his press secretary, Audrey Milette, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A little more hope for the climate

  • Solar, wind, and nuclear power are already good alternatives to fossil fuels, and now a promising new contender is emerging.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 3, 2024
We have the tools to get through the climate crisis if we use them wisely, writes Gwynne Dyer. Unsplash photograph by Markus Spiske

A little more hope for the climate

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 3, 2024
  • Solar, wind, and nuclear power are already good alternatives to fossil fuels, and now a promising new contender is emerging.

A little more hope for the climate

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 3, 2024
  • Solar, wind, and nuclear power are already good alternatives to fossil fuels, and now a promising new contender is emerging.
We have the tools to get through the climate crisis if we use them wisely, writes Gwynne Dyer. Unsplash photograph by Markus Spiske

CAF’s toxic leadership exposed

  • It’s a true litmus test of how far morale in the CAF has plummeted when the senior individual representing the concerns of the non-commissioned ranks
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 3, 2024
Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann’s frank assessment of the state of CAF leadership seems to have fallen on deaf ears, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Master Sailor Valerie LeClair

CAF’s toxic leadership exposed

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 3, 2024
  • It’s a true litmus test of how far morale in the CAF has plummeted when the senior individual representing the concerns of the non-commissioned ranks

CAF’s toxic leadership exposed

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 3, 2024
  • It’s a true litmus test of how far morale in the CAF has plummeted when the senior individual representing the concerns of the non-commissioned ranks
Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann’s frank assessment of the state of CAF leadership seems to have fallen on deaf ears, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Master Sailor Valerie LeClair

Canada needs an Immigrant Bill of Rights

  • The newcomers who rely the CBSA and IRCC have a reasonable expectation to be treated in a fair, transparent, and responsive manner.
Opinion | BY RANDY HAHN | June 3, 2024
Marc Miller
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller holds a press conference in Ottawa on Feb. 29. We must remember that we are not doing newcomers a favour by treating their applications with courtesy and respect, writes Randy Hahn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada needs an Immigrant Bill of Rights

Opinion | BY RANDY HAHN | June 3, 2024
  • The newcomers who rely the CBSA and IRCC have a reasonable expectation to be treated in a fair, transparent, and responsive manner.

Canada needs an Immigrant Bill of Rights

Opinion | BY RANDY HAHN | June 3, 2024
  • The newcomers who rely the CBSA and IRCC have a reasonable expectation to be treated in a fair, transparent, and responsive manner.
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller holds a press conference in Ottawa on Feb. 29. We must remember that we are not doing newcomers a favour by treating their applications with courtesy and respect, writes Randy Hahn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Patients know about pharmacare: let’s listen to them on Bill C-64

  • Patient groups’ involvement should be built into the program, not just a one-time pre-consultation.
Opinion | BY JOHN ADAMS, LINDA WILHELM | June 3, 2024
Bill C-64 should speak to the role patients must take in improving equitable access to medication, write John Adams and Linda Wilhelm. Unsplash photograph by National Cancer Institute

Patients know about pharmacare: let’s listen to them on Bill C-64

Opinion | BY JOHN ADAMS, LINDA WILHELM | June 3, 2024
  • Patient groups’ involvement should be built into the program, not just a one-time pre-consultation.

Patients know about pharmacare: let’s listen to them on Bill C-64

Opinion | BY JOHN ADAMS, LINDA WILHELM | June 3, 2024
  • Patient groups’ involvement should be built into the program, not just a one-time pre-consultation.
Bill C-64 should speak to the role patients must take in improving equitable access to medication, write John Adams and Linda Wilhelm. Unsplash photograph by National Cancer Institute

Calgary Liberal MP Chahal trying to ‘build coalition of support’ to stop deportation of truck driver in deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash 

  • Liberal MP George Chahal says he’s undertaking this initiative because Jaskirat Singh Sidhu and his family are his constituents, and it’s his moral duty
News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 3, 2024
Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal is trying to build a 'coalition of support" to stop the deportation of his constituent Jaskirat Singh Sidhu. Last week, he sent an email to all of his colleagues asking for their support. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Calgary Liberal MP Chahal trying to ‘build coalition of support’ to stop deportation of truck driver in deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash 

News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 3, 2024
  • Liberal MP George Chahal says he’s undertaking this initiative because Jaskirat Singh Sidhu and his family are his constituents, and it’s his moral duty

Calgary Liberal MP Chahal trying to ‘build coalition of support’ to stop deportation of truck driver in deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash 

News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 3, 2024
  • Liberal MP George Chahal says he’s undertaking this initiative because Jaskirat Singh Sidhu and his family are his constituents, and it’s his moral duty
Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal is trying to build a 'coalition of support" to stop the deportation of his constituent Jaskirat Singh Sidhu. Last week, he sent an email to all of his colleagues asking for their support. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hannah Arendt had it right: when empathy dies, barbarity is never far behind

  • All Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can promise is seven more months of war and the spectre of famine for a people who’ve lost all
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | June 3, 2024
Palestinians inspect the ruins of Aklouk Tower destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on Oct. 8, 2023, the day after Hamas killed 1,200 people in Israel and took more than 200 hostage. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Hannah Arendt had it right: when empathy dies, barbarity is never far behind

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | June 3, 2024
  • All Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can promise is seven more months of war and the spectre of famine for a people who’ve lost all

Hannah Arendt had it right: when empathy dies, barbarity is never far behind

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | June 3, 2024
  • All Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can promise is seven more months of war and the spectre of famine for a people who’ve lost all
Palestinians inspect the ruins of Aklouk Tower destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on Oct. 8, 2023, the day after Hamas killed 1,200 people in Israel and took more than 200 hostage. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

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