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Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a commitment to 'protect the programs that save families thousands of dollars per year, including pharmacare,' during a May 2 press conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a commitment to 'protect the programs that save families thousands of dollars per year, including pharmacare,' during a May 2 press conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has repeatedly stated he's willing to adopt a new approach to energy development, combining increased conventional oil production with climate mitigation tactics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has repeatedly stated he's willing to adopt a new approach to energy development, combining increased conventional oil production with climate mitigation tactics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has altered the federal party, jettisoning traditional conservatism and replacing it with those nationalist and populist elements, writes William Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has altered the federal party, jettisoning traditional conservatism and replacing it with those nationalist and populist elements, writes William Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
Inside hospitals, AI can forecast recovery times and support better discharge planning—ensuring patients are released appropriately and beds are freed up for new admissions, writes Hossein Abouee Mehrizi. Pexels photograph by RDNE Stock project
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
Inside hospitals, AI can forecast recovery times and support better discharge planning—ensuring patients are released appropriately and beds are freed up for new admissions, writes Hossein Abouee Mehrizi. Pexels photograph by RDNE Stock project
The government must develop a pan-Canadian framework for AI in health care that facilitates access to data for the development and effective implementation of these technologies in clinical practice, writes Samira Abbasgholizadeh-Rahimi. Unsplash photograph by Steve Johnson
The government must develop a pan-Canadian framework for AI in health care that facilitates access to data for the development and effective implementation of these technologies in clinical practice, writes Samira Abbasgholizadeh-Rahimi. Unsplash photograph by Steve Johnson
Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
There’s no way to perfectly plan for an uncertain future, but another major health emergency is likely—and clapping won’t help, writes Michelle Cohen. Unsplash photograph by Martin Sanchez
Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHELLE COHEN | May 14, 2025
There’s no way to perfectly plan for an uncertain future, but another major health emergency is likely—and clapping won’t help, writes Michelle Cohen. Unsplash photograph by Martin Sanchez
Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
Over the last five years, biotechnology has stepped into the spotlight as a critical component of public health, economic growth, and our ability to respond to future health challenges, writes Wendy Zatylny. Unsplash photograph by Timon Studler
Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
Over the last five years, biotechnology has stepped into the spotlight as a critical component of public health, economic growth, and our ability to respond to future health challenges, writes Wendy Zatylny. Unsplash photograph by Timon Studler
Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
When Prime Minister Mark Carney promised $4-billion for ‘community health-care infrastructure’ during the campaign, Canada gained a huge opportunity, writes Kate Mulligan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
When Prime Minister Mark Carney promised $4-billion for ‘community health-care infrastructure’ during the campaign, Canada gained a huge opportunity, writes Kate Mulligan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canadian institutions complying with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Day 1 executive order is a serious mistake that sets a very bad precedent, write Jocelyn Downie and Françoise Baylis. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Canadian institutions complying with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Day 1 executive order is a serious mistake that sets a very bad precedent, write Jocelyn Downie and Françoise Baylis. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon flanked new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon flanked new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
Retiring Conservative senator Don Plett sat down with The Hill Times in his third-floor office in the Senate of Canada Building on May 7. He officially retires on May 14. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
Retiring Conservative senator Don Plett sat down with The Hill Times in his third-floor office in the Senate of Canada Building on May 7. He officially retires on May 14. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland at the May 13 cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland at the May 13 cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Today’s Red Chamber is an essential guardrail against the takeover of our democracy by any one political party or ideological group, writes Sen. Stan Kutcher. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Today’s Red Chamber is an essential guardrail against the takeover of our democracy by any one political party or ideological group, writes Sen. Stan Kutcher. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
As we head into renewed trade discussions with the U.S., their need for critical minerals provides Canada the chance to align economic strategy with national security and climate objectives, writes Mark Selby. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
As we head into renewed trade discussions with the U.S., their need for critical minerals provides Canada the chance to align economic strategy with national security and climate objectives, writes Mark Selby. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
Volunteering is about giving back to the community, which strongly aligns to the sense of duty and service that military members develop during their careers, writes Alyson Mahar. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
Opinion | BY ALYSON MAHAR | May 13, 2025
Volunteering is about giving back to the community, which strongly aligns to the sense of duty and service that military members develop during their careers, writes Alyson Mahar. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 12, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to hit NATO's defence spending target of two per cent of GDP by 2030. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 12, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | May 12, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to hit NATO's defence spending target of two per cent of GDP by 2030. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 12, 2025
The U.S. president is handing international viewers a direct comparison of his country’s military fitness, drill, and deportment against the super well-rehearsed Russian showboats, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Dmitriy Fomin
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 12, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 12, 2025
The U.S. president is handing international viewers a direct comparison of his country’s military fitness, drill, and deportment against the super well-rehearsed Russian showboats, writes Scott Taylor. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Dmitriy Fomin
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
True reconciliation requires co-developing distinctions-based tools like tariff relief, investment supports, and procurement reform, writes Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
Opinion | BY VICTORIA PRUDEN | May 12, 2025
True reconciliation requires co-developing distinctions-based tools like tariff relief, investment supports, and procurement reform, writes Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council
Opinion | BY JOSH MARANDO | May 12, 2025
The story of this election isn’t that young Canadians abandoned progressivism. It’s that they’re more open to political alternatives than they’ve been in years, writes Josh Marando. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY JOSH MARANDO | May 12, 2025
Opinion | BY JOSH MARANDO | May 12, 2025
The story of this election isn’t that young Canadians abandoned progressivism. It’s that they’re more open to political alternatives than they’ve been in years, writes Josh Marando. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 12, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative leader in the House Andrew Scheer, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet all got a salary increase under the Parliament of Canada Act, effective April 1, 2025. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 12, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 12, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative leader in the House Andrew Scheer, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet all got a salary increase under the Parliament of Canada Act, effective April 1, 2025. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 12, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney said that economy would become the strongest 'in the G7.' No matter the outcome of Canada-U.S. negotiations, this new economy matters even more, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 12, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 12, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney said that economy would become the strongest 'in the G7.' No matter the outcome of Canada-U.S. negotiations, this new economy matters even more, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 12, 2025
Mollie Anderson, left, and her uncle Rick Anderson at the Jaimie Anderson fundraiser at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, Que., in 2016. For this year's fundraiser, Mollie Anderson is organizing a political film festival in Ottawa with her father, Bruce. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 12, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 12, 2025
Mollie Anderson, left, and her uncle Rick Anderson at the Jaimie Anderson fundraiser at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, Que., in 2016. For this year's fundraiser, Mollie Anderson is organizing a political film festival in Ottawa with her father, Bruce. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 12, 2025
Conservative MP Andrew Scheer was elected as the interim leader in the House at last week's Conservative Party caucus meeting on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 12, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 12, 2025
Conservative MP Andrew Scheer was elected as the interim leader in the House at last week's Conservative Party caucus meeting on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | May 12, 2025
If Pope Leo, left, uses his moral voice to speak against war and the unbearable suffering of the people of Gaza and Ukraine, a new sense of hope will be felt everywhere. If Mark Carney can quell Donald Trump by fostering strong co-operation with a range of other countries, Canada could be a significant player in global politics. Photograph courtesy of Wikipedia, and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | May 12, 2025
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | May 12, 2025
If Pope Leo, left, uses his moral voice to speak against war and the unbearable suffering of the people of Gaza and Ukraine, a new sense of hope will be felt everywhere. If Mark Carney can quell Donald Trump by fostering strong co-operation with a range of other countries, Canada could be a significant player in global politics. Photograph courtesy of Wikipedia, and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | September 6, 2023
Opinion | September 6, 2023
Opinion | September 6, 2023
Opinion | BY YAROSLAV BARAN | September 6, 2023
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre’s convention keynote address will provide him with an opportunity to build on his last major speech when he won his leadership last September, and expand on the program he started laying out then, writes Yaroslav Baran. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY YAROSLAV BARAN | September 6, 2023
Opinion | BY YAROSLAV BARAN | September 6, 2023
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre’s convention keynote address will provide him with an opportunity to build on his last major speech when he won his leadership last September, and expand on the program he started laying out then, writes Yaroslav Baran. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will discuss the bank's recent interest rate decision and Canada’s economic outlook at a Sept. 7 event hosted by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will discuss the bank's recent interest rate decision and Canada’s economic outlook at a Sept. 7 event hosted by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Tiff Macklem leads the Bank of Canada, which will announce its latest decision on the key interest rate this morning. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Tiff Macklem leads the Bank of Canada, which will announce its latest decision on the key interest rate this morning. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 5, 2023
Human rights lawyer Alex Neve says the Canadian government is shirking its responsibility for detained Canadians in Syria. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 5, 2023
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 5, 2023
Human rights lawyer Alex Neve says the Canadian government is shirking its responsibility for detained Canadians in Syria. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 5, 2023
Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich leaves the provincial courthouse in Ottawa on Sept. 5, 2023. Lich and co-accused Chris Barber stand trial for a number of offences including mischief, obstructing police, counselling others to commit mischief, and intimidation in connection to their involvement with the 2022 Freedom Convoy occupation of Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 5, 2023
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 5, 2023
Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich leaves the provincial courthouse in Ottawa on Sept. 5, 2023. Lich and co-accused Chris Barber stand trial for a number of offences including mischief, obstructing police, counselling others to commit mischief, and intimidation in connection to their involvement with the 2022 Freedom Convoy occupation of Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, seen here with his cabinet on July 26, will spend the week in Indonesia, Singapore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, seen here with his cabinet on July 26, will spend the week in Indonesia, Singapore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | September 4, 2023
If you insult King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand, or challenge the establishment, you’re in deep trouble, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Thailand’s Department of Public Relations, Office of the Secretariat of the Prime Minister
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | September 4, 2023
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | September 4, 2023
If you insult King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand, or challenge the establishment, you’re in deep trouble, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Thailand’s Department of Public Relations, Office of the Secretariat of the Prime Minister
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 4, 2023
For the men and women of 8 Wing, the charges against Col. Leif Dahl, left, are the second time the trust in their leadership and chain of command have been challenged in recent memory, writes Scott Taylor. Photographs courtesy of DND, Lieutenant Kurt Visser
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 4, 2023
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 4, 2023
For the men and women of 8 Wing, the charges against Col. Leif Dahl, left, are the second time the trust in their leadership and chain of command have been challenged in recent memory, writes Scott Taylor. Photographs courtesy of DND, Lieutenant Kurt Visser
Barbed wires have come to represent a particular place for Indigenous peoples, writes Senator Mary Jane McCallum. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Barbed wires have come to represent a particular place for Indigenous peoples, writes Senator Mary Jane McCallum. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY TIM WOODS | September 4, 2023
A wildfire located southeast of Edson, Alta., in the summer of 2023. Young people in Canada are understandably distraught at the horrific fires this year, but Canadians born between 1939 and 1945 should make the case for optimism, writes Tim Woods. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Alberta
Opinion | BY TIM WOODS | September 4, 2023
Opinion | BY TIM WOODS | September 4, 2023
A wildfire located southeast of Edson, Alta., in the summer of 2023. Young people in Canada are understandably distraught at the horrific fires this year, but Canadians born between 1939 and 1945 should make the case for optimism, writes Tim Woods. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Alberta
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | September 4, 2023
Erica Ifill, The Hill Times columnist, co-host of the Bad + Bitchy podcast, and press freedom award winner, says she believes anger comes from pain, but that if the pain is dealt with, anger can turn into a tool for change. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | September 4, 2023
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | September 4, 2023
Erica Ifill, The Hill Times columnist, co-host of the Bad + Bitchy podcast, and press freedom award winner, says she believes anger comes from pain, but that if the pain is dealt with, anger can turn into a tool for change. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 4, 2023
The trial balloon floated about the demolition of 24 Sussex Drive should be pricked immediately, writes Sheila Copps.  The Hill Times photograph by Kevin Philipupillai
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 4, 2023
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 4, 2023
The trial balloon floated about the demolition of 24 Sussex Drive should be pricked immediately, writes Sheila Copps.  The Hill Times photograph by Kevin Philipupillai
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 4, 2023
The embrace of so-called 'friendshoring', of which Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is a fan, is a new form of protectionism, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 4, 2023
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 4, 2023
The embrace of so-called 'friendshoring', of which Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is a fan, is a new form of protectionism, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 4, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to reporters outside the House of Commons chamber. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 4, 2023
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 4, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to reporters outside the House of Commons chamber. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | September 4, 2023
Opinion | September 4, 2023
Opinion | September 4, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will speak at the party's policy convention, which will run in Quebec City from Sept. 7-9 The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will speak at the party's policy convention, which will run in Quebec City from Sept. 7-9 The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FAREED KHAN | September 4, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his way to a press conference in March 2021, during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadians deserve answers about how this unprecedented national emergency was handled by all levels of government, writes Fareed Khan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FAREED KHAN | September 4, 2023
Opinion | BY FAREED KHAN | September 4, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his way to a press conference in March 2021, during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadians deserve answers about how this unprecedented national emergency was handled by all levels of government, writes Fareed Khan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | September 4, 2023
Opinion | September 4, 2023
Opinion | September 4, 2023
News | September 4, 2023
Treasury Board President Anita Anand says she 'takes diversity in the public service extremely seriously. I will be working hard every day to ensure that diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination in the public service continue to be a top priority' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | September 4, 2023
News | September 4, 2023
Treasury Board President Anita Anand says she 'takes diversity in the public service extremely seriously. I will be working hard every day to ensure that diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination in the public service continue to be a top priority' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade