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Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will meet her counterpart from the European Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will meet her counterpart from the European Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet speaks after assuming command of the Royal Canadian Air Force at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum on July 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet speaks after assuming command of the Royal Canadian Air Force at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum on July 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is opening up the debate for ‘renewal’ in Ontario provincial leadership, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STUART BENSON | July 10, 2025
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is opening up the debate for ‘renewal’ in Ontario provincial leadership, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney shouldn’t lean too heavily on his corporate background, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Applying Bay Street’s quarterly logic of returns on capital investment to a 158-year-old civil service is a slow grind to institutional death. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2025
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | July 10, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney shouldn’t lean too heavily on his corporate background, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Applying Bay Street’s quarterly logic of returns on capital investment to a 158-year-old civil service is a slow grind to institutional death. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies have some work to do this summer to pull their parties ahead, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies have some work to do this summer to pull their parties ahead, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Mark Carney
A new Clean Energy Canada polls suggests 85 per cent of Canadians want stronger federal climate action. But Prime Minister Mark Carney's government appears to be moving in the opposite direction, write Richard van der Jagt, Maria Medeleanu, and Geoff Strong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
A new Clean Energy Canada polls suggests 85 per cent of Canadians want stronger federal climate action. But Prime Minister Mark Carney's government appears to be moving in the opposite direction, write Richard van der Jagt, Maria Medeleanu, and Geoff Strong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed on further collaboration across a range of sectors. No 10 Downing Street photograph by Simon Dawson
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed on further collaboration across a range of sectors. No 10 Downing Street photograph by Simon Dawson
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
As thousands of people evacuate due to raging wildfires, our communications infrastructure is breaking down exactly when emergency responders and evacuees need it, writes Kevin Fernandes. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
As thousands of people evacuate due to raging wildfires, our communications infrastructure is breaking down exactly when emergency responders and evacuees need it, writes Kevin Fernandes. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 9, 2025
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
Based on his recent podcast appearances, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon comes across as a diehard who has no clue about Canada or its people, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 9, 2025
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
Based on his recent podcast appearances, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon comes across as a diehard who has no clue about Canada or its people, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
Sharon Musgrave
Recently retired senior CBC producer Sharon Musgrave is an unforgettable force, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
Sharon Musgrave
Recently retired senior CBC producer Sharon Musgrave is an unforgettable force, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The reordering of Canadian export options is taking place in a world of increasing anti-globalization, splintering trade frameworks, and deteriorating supply chains, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The reordering of Canadian export options is taking place in a world of increasing anti-globalization, splintering trade frameworks, and deteriorating supply chains, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 9, 2025
Kent Vachon, left, is heading up Canada's new full embassy in Laos, which opened in March. His was one of 24 heads-of-mission appointments announced on July 3, including Anderson Blanc to Mozambique, Alison Grant to Austria, and Tarik Khan to Pakistan. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, screenshots courtesy of X and the Government of Canada
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 9, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 9, 2025
Kent Vachon, left, is heading up Canada's new full embassy in Laos, which opened in March. His was one of 24 heads-of-mission appointments announced on July 3, including Anderson Blanc to Mozambique, Alison Grant to Austria, and Tarik Khan to Pakistan. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, screenshots courtesy of X and the Government of Canada
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Charlottetown this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Charlottetown this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, pictured with Conservative MP Dalwinder Gill, said that, if elected in a Aug. 18 byelection, he would fight for Alberta, adding that ‘the era of Ottawa telling Alberta to shut up and pay up must come to an end once and for all.’ Photograph courtesy of X
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, pictured with Conservative MP Dalwinder Gill, said that, if elected in a Aug. 18 byelection, he would fight for Alberta, adding that ‘the era of Ottawa telling Alberta to shut up and pay up must come to an end once and for all.’ Photograph courtesy of X
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
Mark Carney
The upcoming fall sitting of Parliament will be a test of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s seriousness about democratic integrity, writes Henry Chan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
Mark Carney
The upcoming fall sitting of Parliament will be a test of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s seriousness about democratic integrity, writes Henry Chan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic tells reporters that there needs to be a major overhaul of Canada's $37-billion procurement system to fix persistent issues on July 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic tells reporters that there needs to be a major overhaul of Canada's $37-billion procurement system to fix persistent issues on July 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, 2025, at the West Wing entrance of the White House. White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 7, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, 2025, at the West Wing entrance of the White House. White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
Senior leadership may be accurate in assessing a seven-year window to recover the military. However, in what universe can that be considered a plan, asks Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Brendan Gamache
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
Senior leadership may be accurate in assessing a seven-year window to recover the military. However, in what universe can that be considered a plan, asks Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Brendan Gamache
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps present the colours at the Fourth of July celebration. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps present the colours at the Fourth of July celebration. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 7, 2025
The Dalai Lama, pictured in April 2012 during a visit to Ottawa, turned 90 on July 6. China views his death as a golden opportunity to ‘nationalize’ Tibetan Buddhism by giving the state the power to choose his successor, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 7, 2025
The Dalai Lama, pictured in April 2012 during a visit to Ottawa, turned 90 on July 6. China views his death as a golden opportunity to ‘nationalize’ Tibetan Buddhism by giving the state the power to choose his successor, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
Chrystia Freelan
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has criticized a decision by BC Ferries to buy vessels made in China. A Commons committee is meeting on that topic today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
Chrystia Freelan
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has criticized a decision by BC Ferries to buy vessels made in China. A Commons committee is meeting on that topic today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said in an Intergovernmental Affairs press release on June 26 that the One Canadian Economy Act 'marks a historic milestone in creating a stronger, more inclusive Canada—one where Indigenous partnership is not only valued, but is fundamental to every step of development.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said in an Intergovernmental Affairs press release on June 26 that the One Canadian Economy Act 'marks a historic milestone in creating a stronger, more inclusive Canada—one where Indigenous partnership is not only valued, but is fundamental to every step of development.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House's Oval Office, on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House's Oval Office, on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
Patrick Brazeau
Non-affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau is an advocate for mental health for men and boys. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Patrick Brazeau
Non-affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau is an advocate for mental health for men and boys. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
NDP interim leader Don Davies, left, and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who won New York City's mayoral primary race last week, may have dramatically changed the dynamics of left-wing politics in the U.S., writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
NDP interim leader Don Davies, left, and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who won New York City's mayoral primary race last week, may have dramatically changed the dynamics of left-wing politics in the U.S., writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | January 6, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at 9:05 a.m. on Dec. 16, 2024, arriving for his cabinet meeting in West Block, the same morning Chrystia Freeland resigned from cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | January 6, 2025
Opinion | BY JAMIE CARROLL | January 6, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at 9:05 a.m. on Dec. 16, 2024, arriving for his cabinet meeting in West Block, the same morning Chrystia Freeland resigned from cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LLOYD AXWORTHY AND ALLAN ROCK | January 6, 2025
The protocol is supported by children’s rights experts, scholars, child activists, and more than 500,000 global citizens who’ve signed an open letter from Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, pictured, calling on world leaders to act, write Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY LLOYD AXWORTHY AND ALLAN ROCK | January 6, 2025
Opinion | BY LLOYD AXWORTHY AND ALLAN ROCK | January 6, 2025
The protocol is supported by children’s rights experts, scholars, child activists, and more than 500,000 global citizens who’ve signed an open letter from Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, pictured, calling on world leaders to act, write Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY WILLIAM ERIC ALTVATER | January 5, 2025
As this continent’s population increased, the available sources for power generation have not been able to satisfy insatiable desires. Some have finally acknowledged that fossil fuels are not the golden egg they were once deemed to be, writes William Altvater. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WILLIAM ERIC ALTVATER | January 5, 2025
Opinion | BY WILLIAM ERIC ALTVATER | January 5, 2025
As this continent’s population increased, the available sources for power generation have not been able to satisfy insatiable desires. Some have finally acknowledged that fossil fuels are not the golden egg they were once deemed to be, writes William Altvater. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHELLE HEWITT, LUCA PATUELLI | January 5, 2025
Recent developments only reinforce why Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has earned its failing grade when it comes to keeping promises to Canadians with disabilities, write Michelle Hewitt and Luca 'Lazy Legs' Patuelli. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHELLE HEWITT, LUCA PATUELLI | January 5, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHELLE HEWITT, LUCA PATUELLI | January 5, 2025
Recent developments only reinforce why Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has earned its failing grade when it comes to keeping promises to Canadians with disabilities, write Michelle Hewitt and Luca 'Lazy Legs' Patuelli. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 4, 2025
The national Liberal caucus will be holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The regional caucuses will meet Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning. All eyes will be on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 4, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | January 4, 2025
The national Liberal caucus will be holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The regional caucuses will meet Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning. All eyes will be on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 4, 2025
Jean-Yves Duclos
On Dec. 17, Public Services and Procurement Canada, led by Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, released its 2024 departmental results report which showed a $92-million overall rise in spending from the previous fiscal year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 4, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 4, 2025
Jean-Yves Duclos
On Dec. 17, Public Services and Procurement Canada, led by Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, released its 2024 departmental results report which showed a $92-million overall rise in spending from the previous fiscal year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Marco Mendicino
Liberal MP Marco Mendicino is scheduled to host a New Year's Levée in his Toronto riding on Jan. 12.
Marco Mendicino
Liberal MP Marco Mendicino is scheduled to host a New Year's Levée in his Toronto riding on Jan. 12.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 3, 2025
Tropical Storm Trami, pictured, is a large, catastrophic cyclone that hit the Philippines, and impacted Vietnam, Thailand, and China in October 2024. The Philippines was hit by six cyclones last October, and still there’s no big public demand there for a rapid switch to renewable energy sources, writes Gwynne Dyer. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 3, 2025
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | January 3, 2025
Tropical Storm Trami, pictured, is a large, catastrophic cyclone that hit the Philippines, and impacted Vietnam, Thailand, and China in October 2024. The Philippines was hit by six cyclones last October, and still there’s no big public demand there for a rapid switch to renewable energy sources, writes Gwynne Dyer. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 3, 2025
Chef Judson Simpson started his professional journey on Parliament Hill in 1991, and is now only two years away from retiring. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 3, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 3, 2025
Chef Judson Simpson started his professional journey on Parliament Hill in 1991, and is now only two years away from retiring. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 3, 2025
In the wake of the unsealed U.S. indictment implicating Canadian Lauren Chen, left, in a Kremlin-backed influence campaign, social media users quickly—and without evidence—accused Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party of collusion, posting thousands of comments with hashtags like #PierrePutin in the following days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 3, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 3, 2025
In the wake of the unsealed U.S. indictment implicating Canadian Lauren Chen, left, in a Kremlin-backed influence campaign, social media users quickly—and without evidence—accused Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party of collusion, posting thousands of comments with hashtags like #PierrePutin in the following days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
Opinion | BY GRACE CHIUTSI, THARANI NAPPER | January 2, 2025
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen arrives for the Liberal party caucus meeting in West Block on Oct. 23, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GRACE CHIUTSI, THARANI NAPPER | January 2, 2025
Opinion | BY GRACE CHIUTSI, THARANI NAPPER | January 2, 2025
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen arrives for the Liberal party caucus meeting in West Block on Oct. 23, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANTON WAGNER | January 2, 2025
Mushroom clouds over Hiroshima, Japan, left, and Nagasaki in August 1945. Canadians have forgotten the pivotal role Canada played in the development of atom bombs that now threaten the very existence of human civilization, writes Anton Wagner. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ANTON WAGNER | January 2, 2025
Opinion | BY ANTON WAGNER | January 2, 2025
Mushroom clouds over Hiroshima, Japan, left, and Nagasaki in August 1945. Canadians have forgotten the pivotal role Canada played in the development of atom bombs that now threaten the very existence of human civilization, writes Anton Wagner. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | January 2, 2025
If Justin Trudeau were to resign, Dominic LeBlanc, pictured, should be named interim party leader. He should convene all the opposition leaders and premiers to sit at a war table to come up with options to deal with the incoming U.S. president, writes Errol Mendes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | January 2, 2025
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | January 2, 2025
If Justin Trudeau were to resign, Dominic LeBlanc, pictured, should be named interim party leader. He should convene all the opposition leaders and premiers to sit at a war table to come up with options to deal with the incoming U.S. president, writes Errol Mendes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JENNIFER BRENNAN | January 2, 2025
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) president Nathan Obed. ITK is developing Inuit Nunangat University, which holds the promise to fundamentally transform the education system guided by the vision and values of Inuit, writes Jennifer Brennan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JENNIFER BRENNAN | January 2, 2025
Opinion | BY JENNIFER BRENNAN | January 2, 2025
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) president Nathan Obed. ITK is developing Inuit Nunangat University, which holds the promise to fundamentally transform the education system guided by the vision and values of Inuit, writes Jennifer Brennan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 2, 2025
Chrystia Freeland
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, with Chrystia Freeland prior to her resignation from cabinet. A new biography on Freeland details the former finance minister and deputy prime minister's past. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 2, 2025
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 2, 2025
Chrystia Freeland
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, with Chrystia Freeland prior to her resignation from cabinet. A new biography on Freeland details the former finance minister and deputy prime minister's past. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | January 2, 2025
Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's resignation and flight to Russia presents a major blow to Iran's influence in the Middle East, writes Andrew Latham. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | January 2, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | January 2, 2025
Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's resignation and flight to Russia presents a major blow to Iran's influence in the Middle East, writes Andrew Latham. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | January 1, 2025
This year saw many instances of work disruptions, including strikes by public sector employees. The government has proven open to intervening to bringing work stoppages to an end, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | January 1, 2025
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | January 1, 2025
This year saw many instances of work disruptions, including strikes by public sector employees. The government has proven open to intervening to bringing work stoppages to an end, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 1, 2025
House of Commons
The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act prohibits an MP or Senator from using parliamentary privilege as a defence if they were to reveal state secrets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 1, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 1, 2025
House of Commons
The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act prohibits an MP or Senator from using parliamentary privilege as a defence if they were to reveal state secrets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | December 31, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair. By adopting a focused and pragmatic strategy to protect its undersea cables, Canada can safeguard its national interests and contribute to the stability of the global order, writes Andrew Latham. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | December 31, 2024
Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | December 31, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair. By adopting a focused and pragmatic strategy to protect its undersea cables, Canada can safeguard its national interests and contribute to the stability of the global order, writes Andrew Latham. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | December 31, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland, and Defence Minister Bill Blair were all the subjects of the most-read stories this year. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | December 31, 2024
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | December 31, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland, and Defence Minister Bill Blair were all the subjects of the most-read stories this year. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade