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‘Difficult, but constructive talks’ ahead: Carney announces plans for White House trip in first post-election press conference 

  • On May 2, Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to Canadian reporters for the first time since the election, announcing his first in-person meeting with
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at his first post-election press conference, where he repeated campaign promises to build the economy, and urged unity in the face of annexation threats and an ongoing trade war with the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Difficult, but constructive talks’ ahead: Carney announces plans for White House trip in first post-election press conference 

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 2, 2025
  • On May 2, Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to Canadian reporters for the first time since the election, announcing his first in-person meeting with

‘Difficult, but constructive talks’ ahead: Carney announces plans for White House trip in first post-election press conference 

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 2, 2025
  • On May 2, Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to Canadian reporters for the first time since the election, announcing his first in-person meeting with
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at his first post-election press conference, where he repeated campaign promises to build the economy, and urged unity in the face of annexation threats and an ongoing trade war with the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time for NDP ‘soul searching’ and ‘reconnecting’ with workers, say labour leaders after electoral collapse

  • ‘Historically, when the NDP is weak, the Liberals tend to try to appeal to the more conservative side of their base,’ says Teamsters’ Mariam
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 2, 2025
The NDP caucus is less than one-third of their number last Parliament, with only seven MPs returning: Gord Johns, clockwise top left, Heather McPherson, Lori Idlout, Jenny Kwan, Leah Gazan, Don Davies, and Alexandre Boulerice. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Time for NDP ‘soul searching’ and ‘reconnecting’ with workers, say labour leaders after electoral collapse

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 2, 2025
  • ‘Historically, when the NDP is weak, the Liberals tend to try to appeal to the more conservative side of their base,’ says Teamsters’ Mariam

Time for NDP ‘soul searching’ and ‘reconnecting’ with workers, say labour leaders after electoral collapse

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 2, 2025
  • ‘Historically, when the NDP is weak, the Liberals tend to try to appeal to the more conservative side of their base,’ says Teamsters’ Mariam
The NDP caucus is less than one-third of their number last Parliament, with only seven MPs returning: Gord Johns, clockwise top left, Heather McPherson, Lori Idlout, Jenny Kwan, Leah Gazan, Don Davies, and Alexandre Boulerice. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Guarding against disinformation requires good journalists, and sometimes a good lawyer

  • World Press Freedom Canada’s annual awards luncheon celebrated the best of Canada’s investigative, local, and student journalists on May 1 at the National Arts
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 2, 2025
Veteran journalist Kevin Newman, left, The Hill Times' Leslie Dickson, and Pendulum Group's Heather Bakken at World Press Freedom Canada's awards luncheon on May 1 at the National Arts Centre. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Guarding against disinformation requires good journalists, and sometimes a good lawyer

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 2, 2025
  • World Press Freedom Canada’s annual awards luncheon celebrated the best of Canada’s investigative, local, and student journalists on May 1 at the National Arts

Guarding against disinformation requires good journalists, and sometimes a good lawyer

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 2, 2025
  • World Press Freedom Canada’s annual awards luncheon celebrated the best of Canada’s investigative, local, and student journalists on May 1 at the National Arts
Veteran journalist Kevin Newman, left, The Hill Times' Leslie Dickson, and Pendulum Group's Heather Bakken at World Press Freedom Canada's awards luncheon on May 1 at the National Arts Centre. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Mark Carney: a leader for turbulent times

  • The new Liberal government must now move swiftly and decisively
Opinion | BY SERGIO MARCHI | May 1, 2025
In the end, a majority of Canadians were attracted to Mark Carney, determining that he possessed the economic experience and credentials required to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Mark Carney: a leader for turbulent times

Opinion | BY SERGIO MARCHI | May 1, 2025
  • The new Liberal government must now move swiftly and decisively

Mark Carney: a leader for turbulent times

Opinion | BY SERGIO MARCHI | May 1, 2025
  • The new Liberal government must now move swiftly and decisively
In the end, a majority of Canadians were attracted to Mark Carney, determining that he possessed the economic experience and credentials required to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bruce Fanjoy, the man who broke Poilievre’s spell on Carleton, Ont., says he won by door knocking and listening

  • Rookie Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy says he decided to run against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre 'because someone needed to.' He also had the help
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 1, 2025
Newly elected Liberal MP for Carleton Bruce Fanjoy says he doesn't consider himself 'special,' but said his win was partly the product of listening to constituents, and said the election in Carleton was a 'referendum' on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre who was defeated after 21 years in the riding. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Bruce Fanjoy, the man who broke Poilievre’s spell on Carleton, Ont., says he won by door knocking and listening

News | BY IREM KOCA | May 1, 2025
  • Rookie Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy says he decided to run against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre 'because someone needed to.' He also had the help

Bruce Fanjoy, the man who broke Poilievre’s spell on Carleton, Ont., says he won by door knocking and listening

News | BY IREM KOCA | May 1, 2025
  • Rookie Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy says he decided to run against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre 'because someone needed to.' He also had the help
Newly elected Liberal MP for Carleton Bruce Fanjoy says he doesn't consider himself 'special,' but said his win was partly the product of listening to constituents, and said the election in Carleton was a 'referendum' on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre who was defeated after 21 years in the riding. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Carney’s first test isn’t Trump, it’s his cabinet

  • Power isn’t only about winning elections. It’s also about building a cabinet that can turn political ambition into actual results.
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 1, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to supporters at the TD Centre in Ottawa on April 29, 2025, after winning the election. If his cabinet can’t deliver, nothing else will, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s first test isn’t Trump, it’s his cabinet

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 1, 2025
  • Power isn’t only about winning elections. It’s also about building a cabinet that can turn political ambition into actual results.

Carney’s first test isn’t Trump, it’s his cabinet

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 1, 2025
  • Power isn’t only about winning elections. It’s also about building a cabinet that can turn political ambition into actual results.
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to supporters at the TD Centre in Ottawa on April 29, 2025, after winning the election. If his cabinet can’t deliver, nothing else will, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Never say never’: NDP MPs Kwan and McPherson won’t rule out leadership bids, but say that’s not the focus right now

  • With the fewest seats ever won, the NDP is destined for a leadership race—something some political players say presents a chance for the party
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 30, 2025
NDP MPs Jenny Kwan, left, and Heather McPherson will be returning to Parliament alongside five others in the shrunken New Democrat caucus. Kwan says the party will continue to fight for Canadians in Parliament 'no matter our number.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘Never say never’: NDP MPs Kwan and McPherson won’t rule out leadership bids, but say that’s not the focus right now

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 30, 2025
  • With the fewest seats ever won, the NDP is destined for a leadership race—something some political players say presents a chance for the party

‘Never say never’: NDP MPs Kwan and McPherson won’t rule out leadership bids, but say that’s not the focus right now

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | April 30, 2025
  • With the fewest seats ever won, the NDP is destined for a leadership race—something some political players say presents a chance for the party
NDP MPs Jenny Kwan, left, and Heather McPherson will be returning to Parliament alongside five others in the shrunken New Democrat caucus. Kwan says the party will continue to fight for Canadians in Parliament 'no matter our number.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Canada’s electoral system keeps sabotaging climate progress

  • We can no longer ignore the direct link between how we vote and our ability to address the climate crisis. Canada urgently needs electoral
Opinion | BY SUZANNE APELIAN, EMERSON HOWITT | April 30, 2025
Pedestrians cross O'Connor Street in downtown Ottawa. Canada faces an existential threat from the climate crisis, yet our electoral system continues to undermine effective climate action, argue Suzanne Apelian and Emerson Howitt. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s electoral system keeps sabotaging climate progress

Opinion | BY SUZANNE APELIAN, EMERSON HOWITT | April 30, 2025
  • We can no longer ignore the direct link between how we vote and our ability to address the climate crisis. Canada urgently needs electoral

Canada’s electoral system keeps sabotaging climate progress

Opinion | BY SUZANNE APELIAN, EMERSON HOWITT | April 30, 2025
  • We can no longer ignore the direct link between how we vote and our ability to address the climate crisis. Canada urgently needs electoral
Pedestrians cross O'Connor Street in downtown Ottawa. Canada faces an existential threat from the climate crisis, yet our electoral system continues to undermine effective climate action, argue Suzanne Apelian and Emerson Howitt. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada must lead global debt cancellation, like it did 25 years ago

  • As Canada considers its place in an increasingly volatile global order, Canadians want to see their country emerge as a voice of solidarity. It
Opinion | BY BETH LORIMER, DEAN DETTLOFF | April 30, 2025
As the late Pope Francis said regarding debt cancellation in this Jubilee year, 'more than a question of generosity, this is a matter of justice,' write Dean Dettloff and Beth Lorimer. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Catholic Church in England and Wales

Canada must lead global debt cancellation, like it did 25 years ago

Opinion | BY BETH LORIMER, DEAN DETTLOFF | April 30, 2025
  • As Canada considers its place in an increasingly volatile global order, Canadians want to see their country emerge as a voice of solidarity. It

Canada must lead global debt cancellation, like it did 25 years ago

Opinion | BY BETH LORIMER, DEAN DETTLOFF | April 30, 2025
  • As Canada considers its place in an increasingly volatile global order, Canadians want to see their country emerge as a voice of solidarity. It
As the late Pope Francis said regarding debt cancellation in this Jubilee year, 'more than a question of generosity, this is a matter of justice,' write Dean Dettloff and Beth Lorimer. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Catholic Church in England and Wales

Trump, tariffs, and the economy ‘crushed’ other election issues that can’t be ignored by the government, say politicos

  • The environment, climate change, public transit, Indigenous reconciliation, and Big Tech took a back seat during the campaign, but governing will mandate their attention,
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump's views on Canada crushed any attempt by Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to steer the election away from anything not focused on Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and Pixabay, and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Trump, tariffs, and the economy ‘crushed’ other election issues that can’t be ignored by the government, say politicos

News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
  • The environment, climate change, public transit, Indigenous reconciliation, and Big Tech took a back seat during the campaign, but governing will mandate their attention,

Trump, tariffs, and the economy ‘crushed’ other election issues that can’t be ignored by the government, say politicos

News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
  • The environment, climate change, public transit, Indigenous reconciliation, and Big Tech took a back seat during the campaign, but governing will mandate their attention,
U.S. President Donald Trump's views on Canada crushed any attempt by Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to steer the election away from anything not focused on Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Wikimedia Commons, and Pixabay, and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Conservatives spent campaign ‘fending off attacks on all sides’ as Liberals, third parties dominated Meta election ads, says expert

  • The five main parties spent more than $5.5-million on Facebook and Instagram ads in the first 30 days of the election campaign, with the
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier are projected to spend nearly $8-million collectively on Meta ads alone this election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Conservatives spent campaign ‘fending off attacks on all sides’ as Liberals, third parties dominated Meta election ads, says expert

News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
  • The five main parties spent more than $5.5-million on Facebook and Instagram ads in the first 30 days of the election campaign, with the

Conservatives spent campaign ‘fending off attacks on all sides’ as Liberals, third parties dominated Meta election ads, says expert

News | BY STUART BENSON | April 30, 2025
  • The five main parties spent more than $5.5-million on Facebook and Instagram ads in the first 30 days of the election campaign, with the
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier are projected to spend nearly $8-million collectively on Meta ads alone this election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Carney clicked with caretaker convention’s call for restraint, experts say

  • Mark Carney's Liberal government had few cabinet orders during the election despite criticism that he wasn't adhering to the caretaker convention.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 30, 2025
The Privy Council Office issues guidance for ministers and the public service on what they can and cannot do during an election period. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney clicked with caretaker convention’s call for restraint, experts say

News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 30, 2025
  • Mark Carney's Liberal government had few cabinet orders during the election despite criticism that he wasn't adhering to the caretaker convention.

Carney clicked with caretaker convention’s call for restraint, experts say

News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 30, 2025
  • Mark Carney's Liberal government had few cabinet orders during the election despite criticism that he wasn't adhering to the caretaker convention.
The Privy Council Office issues guidance for ministers and the public service on what they can and cannot do during an election period. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The true election loser? The mainstream press

  • This was an abysmal demonstration of Canadian mainstream journalism perfectly affirming the emperor’s-new-clothes’ approach to their democratic duty.
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 30, 2025
For such a consequential vote, the treatment of its substance by Canadian news media left much to be desired, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The true election loser? The mainstream press

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 30, 2025
  • This was an abysmal demonstration of Canadian mainstream journalism perfectly affirming the emperor’s-new-clothes’ approach to their democratic duty.

The true election loser? The mainstream press

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 30, 2025
  • This was an abysmal demonstration of Canadian mainstream journalism perfectly affirming the emperor’s-new-clothes’ approach to their democratic duty.
For such a consequential vote, the treatment of its substance by Canadian news media left much to be desired, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will anyone learn anything from the election that was?

  • Don’t give up, relationships matter, hubris is still a killer, and be careful what you wish for.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 30, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will all have some things to take away from this campaign, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Will anyone learn anything from the election that was?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 30, 2025
  • Don’t give up, relationships matter, hubris is still a killer, and be careful what you wish for.

Will anyone learn anything from the election that was?

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 30, 2025
  • Don’t give up, relationships matter, hubris is still a killer, and be careful what you wish for.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will all have some things to take away from this campaign, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and illustration by Joey Sabourin

And now comes the hard part: negotiating with Trump

  • Canadians can’t count on a flip-flop on tariffs since the U.S. president seems obsessed with undermining Canada in keeping with his persistent lusting after
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 30, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump can’t seem to get through a day in the Oval Office without reverting to his accusations about those freeloaders in Canada, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

And now comes the hard part: negotiating with Trump

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 30, 2025
  • Canadians can’t count on a flip-flop on tariffs since the U.S. president seems obsessed with undermining Canada in keeping with his persistent lusting after

And now comes the hard part: negotiating with Trump

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 30, 2025
  • Canadians can’t count on a flip-flop on tariffs since the U.S. president seems obsessed with undermining Canada in keeping with his persistent lusting after
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump can’t seem to get through a day in the Oval Office without reverting to his accusations about those freeloaders in Canada, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Economic Club talks Canada vs. Trump on May 1

  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 CANIC 2025—The Canadian Military Intelligence Association hosts CANIC 2025, the Canadian Intelligence Conference. Participants include Nathalie Drouin, national security and intelligence
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
United States President Donald Trump's approach to Canada is the focus of an Economic Club of Canada event taking place in Toronto on May 1. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House

Economic Club talks Canada vs. Trump on May 1

  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 CANIC 2025—The Canadian Military Intelligence Association hosts CANIC 2025, the Canadian Intelligence Conference. Participants include Nathalie Drouin, national security and intelligence

Economic Club talks Canada vs. Trump on May 1

  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 CANIC 2025—The Canadian Military Intelligence Association hosts CANIC 2025, the Canadian Intelligence Conference. Participants include Nathalie Drouin, national security and intelligence
Donald Trump
United States President Donald Trump's approach to Canada is the focus of an Economic Club of Canada event taking place in Toronto on May 1. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House

AI and the innovation-regulation pendulum

  • Achieving a healthy balance between innovation and regulation is key as Canada continues to pursue more digital transformation initiatives.
Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
The need to build trust in AI and ensure the technology is used for good are key factors in increasing business adoption. Clear rules for data privacy and security would help, writes Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

AI and the innovation-regulation pendulum

Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
  • Achieving a healthy balance between innovation and regulation is key as Canada continues to pursue more digital transformation initiatives.

AI and the innovation-regulation pendulum

Opinion | BY ULRIKE BAHR-GEDALIA | April 30, 2025
  • Achieving a healthy balance between innovation and regulation is key as Canada continues to pursue more digital transformation initiatives.
The need to build trust in AI and ensure the technology is used for good are key factors in increasing business adoption. Clear rules for data privacy and security would help, writes Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Feds must step up to protect Canada’s natural health product industry

  • Instead of supporting these businesses, Health Canada is making it harder for them to survive, and is proposing a punitive and discriminatory cost recovery program.
Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
The natural health products industry is an integral part of Canadians' proactive health care, made up of companies from coast to coast to coast, writes CHFA's Aaron Skelton. Image courtesy of Freepik

Feds must step up to protect Canada’s natural health product industry

Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
  • Instead of supporting these businesses, Health Canada is making it harder for them to survive, and is proposing a punitive and discriminatory cost recovery program.

Feds must step up to protect Canada’s natural health product industry

Opinion | BY AARON SKELTON | April 30, 2025
  • Instead of supporting these businesses, Health Canada is making it harder for them to survive, and is proposing a punitive and discriminatory cost recovery program.
The natural health products industry is an integral part of Canadians' proactive health care, made up of companies from coast to coast to coast, writes CHFA's Aaron Skelton. Image courtesy of Freepik

Pragmatist Carney knows how to beat the bully Trump

  • Mark Carney’s moment in leading world affairs has come. As a pragmatist, he knows how to beat the bully Trump. In facing outward, the
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, takes to the stage after winning the federal election early in the morning on April 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Pragmatist Carney knows how to beat the bully Trump

Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
  • Mark Carney’s moment in leading world affairs has come. As a pragmatist, he knows how to beat the bully Trump. In facing outward, the

Pragmatist Carney knows how to beat the bully Trump

Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | April 29, 2025
  • Mark Carney’s moment in leading world affairs has come. As a pragmatist, he knows how to beat the bully Trump. In facing outward, the
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, takes to the stage after winning the federal election early in the morning on April 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Is Canada drifting towards a two-party trap? 

  • The 2025 election results reveal the dangers of narrowing choices in an era that demands broader solutions.
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took a combined 85 per cent of the popular vote on April 28. That points to a two-party setup, which stifles innovation, intensifies polarization, and reduces politics to a zero-sum game, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Is Canada drifting towards a two-party trap? 

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
  • The 2025 election results reveal the dangers of narrowing choices in an era that demands broader solutions.

Is Canada drifting towards a two-party trap? 

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | April 29, 2025
  • The 2025 election results reveal the dangers of narrowing choices in an era that demands broader solutions.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took a combined 85 per cent of the popular vote on April 28. That points to a two-party setup, which stifles innovation, intensifies polarization, and reduces politics to a zero-sum game, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Conservatives plunge into blame game after election defeat

  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre acknowledged his party’s disappointment over failing to form government, but gave no indication in his concession speech that he intends
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, left, resigned as party leader on election night, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre's party plunged into infighting after an election defeat by the Mark Carney Liberals. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's two-dozen seats could play a pivotal role in the new House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Conservatives plunge into blame game after election defeat

News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre acknowledged his party’s disappointment over failing to form government, but gave no indication in his concession speech that he intends

Conservatives plunge into blame game after election defeat

News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 29, 2025
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre acknowledged his party’s disappointment over failing to form government, but gave no indication in his concession speech that he intends
New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, left, resigned as party leader on election night, while Conservative Pierre Poilievre's party plunged into infighting after an election defeat by the Mark Carney Liberals. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's two-dozen seats could play a pivotal role in the new House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Carney revives Liberal fortunes as party secures historic fourth consecutive election victory 

  • Malek-Michel Jamali, one of Carney’s speechwriters, who was at the TD Place Monday night watching the night unfold, said Canadians are feeling 'anxiety' as
News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured after winning the election in the early hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, warned in his winning speech that the upcoming months may be challenging and will require sacrifices, but emphasized the importance of Canadian unity in the face of threats from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney revives Liberal fortunes as party secures historic fourth consecutive election victory 

News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
  • Malek-Michel Jamali, one of Carney’s speechwriters, who was at the TD Place Monday night watching the night unfold, said Canadians are feeling 'anxiety' as

Carney revives Liberal fortunes as party secures historic fourth consecutive election victory 

News | BY NEIL MOSS, IREM KOCA, ELEANOR WAND | April 29, 2025
  • Malek-Michel Jamali, one of Carney’s speechwriters, who was at the TD Place Monday night watching the night unfold, said Canadians are feeling 'anxiety' as
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured after winning the election in the early hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, warned in his winning speech that the upcoming months may be challenging and will require sacrifices, but emphasized the importance of Canadian unity in the face of threats from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A cost-effective solution to our family physician access crisis

  • Funding Practice Ready Assessment programs across Canada provides an accelerated pathway to license internationally-trained physicians.
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, ISG SENATOR MOHAMED-IQBAL RAVALIA | April 28, 2025
The federal government should fund at least 4,500 Practice Ready Assessment program slots across Canada over a four-year period, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez

A cost-effective solution to our family physician access crisis

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, ISG SENATOR MOHAMED-IQBAL RAVALIA | April 28, 2025
  • Funding Practice Ready Assessment programs across Canada provides an accelerated pathway to license internationally-trained physicians.

A cost-effective solution to our family physician access crisis

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER, ISG SENATOR MOHAMED-IQBAL RAVALIA | April 28, 2025
  • Funding Practice Ready Assessment programs across Canada provides an accelerated pathway to license internationally-trained physicians.
The federal government should fund at least 4,500 Practice Ready Assessment program slots across Canada over a four-year period, write Senators Stanley Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Unsplash photograph by Luis Melendez

Liberals led federal leader stops in snap campaign as parties eye gains in Ontario, Quebec, and B.C. 

  • An analysis of the campaign itineraries shows the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP sent their leaders to Ontario at least 88 times, followed by 44
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

Liberals led federal leader stops in snap campaign as parties eye gains in Ontario, Quebec, and B.C. 

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
  • An analysis of the campaign itineraries shows the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP sent their leaders to Ontario at least 88 times, followed by 44

Liberals led federal leader stops in snap campaign as parties eye gains in Ontario, Quebec, and B.C. 

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 28, 2025
  • An analysis of the campaign itineraries shows the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP sent their leaders to Ontario at least 88 times, followed by 44
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

Farewell to the old order

  • With a brand new leader at the Liberal Party helm and with the distinct chance of new leadership in all the main federal parties,
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
If the polls are right, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney emerges victorious on April 28, it would be a remarkable outcome after the Trudeau era, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Farewell to the old order

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
  • With a brand new leader at the Liberal Party helm and with the distinct chance of new leadership in all the main federal parties,

Farewell to the old order

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | April 28, 2025
  • With a brand new leader at the Liberal Party helm and with the distinct chance of new leadership in all the main federal parties,
Mark Carney
If the polls are right, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney emerges victorious on April 28, it would be a remarkable outcome after the Trudeau era, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘Historic’ election campaign a referendum on Trump tariffs and cost-of-living crisis, say political players

  • Pollster Greg Lyle says this election will likely be remembered as the greatest turnaround in Canadian political history.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If the Liberals were to win, it would signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are the top concern for most Canadians, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘Historic’ election campaign a referendum on Trump tariffs and cost-of-living crisis, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
  • Pollster Greg Lyle says this election will likely be remembered as the greatest turnaround in Canadian political history.

‘Historic’ election campaign a referendum on Trump tariffs and cost-of-living crisis, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | April 28, 2025
  • Pollster Greg Lyle says this election will likely be remembered as the greatest turnaround in Canadian political history.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. If the Liberals were to win, it would signal that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are the top concern for most Canadians, says pollster David Coletto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Day 37: The election ball is in Canada’s court 

  • Plus, federal party leaders to appear at election night celebrations and sobfests.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin

Day 37: The election ball is in Canada’s court 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
  • Plus, federal party leaders to appear at election night celebrations and sobfests.

Day 37: The election ball is in Canada’s court 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
  • Plus, federal party leaders to appear at election night celebrations and sobfests.
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
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Joly’s Africa trip is inconsequential: letter writer

  • “Too little, too late” is this development practitioner’s response to Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s irrelevant marginal inconsequential peregrination to Africa last week. Allocation
Opinion | August 26, 2024

Joly’s Africa trip is inconsequential: letter writer

Opinion | August 26, 2024
  • “Too little, too late” is this development practitioner’s response to Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s irrelevant marginal inconsequential peregrination to Africa last week. Allocation

Joly’s Africa trip is inconsequential: letter writer

Opinion | August 26, 2024
  • “Too little, too late” is this development practitioner’s response to Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s irrelevant marginal inconsequential peregrination to Africa last week. Allocation

Canada can draw inspiration from past summits during G7 presidency

  • Building on success from the 2002 Kananaskis summit, Canada could use its 2025 G7 presidency to negotiate a recommitment to the Global Partnership Against
Opinion | BY LLOYD AXWORTHY, MICHAEL W. MANULAK, ALLAN ROCK | August 26, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, at the 2021 G7 summit. Canada's presidency of the G7 offers the chance to renegotiate a long-term commitment against the spread of weapons of mass destruction, write Lloyd Axworthy, Michael W. Manulak, and Allan Rock. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Simon Dawson, No 10 Downing Street

Canada can draw inspiration from past summits during G7 presidency

Opinion | BY LLOYD AXWORTHY, MICHAEL W. MANULAK, ALLAN ROCK | August 26, 2024
  • Building on success from the 2002 Kananaskis summit, Canada could use its 2025 G7 presidency to negotiate a recommitment to the Global Partnership Against

Canada can draw inspiration from past summits during G7 presidency

Opinion | BY LLOYD AXWORTHY, MICHAEL W. MANULAK, ALLAN ROCK | August 26, 2024
  • Building on success from the 2002 Kananaskis summit, Canada could use its 2025 G7 presidency to negotiate a recommitment to the Global Partnership Against
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, at the 2021 G7 summit. Canada's presidency of the G7 offers the chance to renegotiate a long-term commitment against the spread of weapons of mass destruction, write Lloyd Axworthy, Michael W. Manulak, and Allan Rock. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Simon Dawson, No 10 Downing Street

Liberal cabinet retreat continues in Halifax

  • MONDAY, AUG. 26—TUESDAY, AUG. 27 Victoria Forum—The 2024 Victoria Forum is taking place from Aug. 25 to 27 under the theme “Building Trust for
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will continue his cabinet retreat on Aug. 26 and Aug. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal cabinet retreat continues in Halifax

  • MONDAY, AUG. 26—TUESDAY, AUG. 27 Victoria Forum—The 2024 Victoria Forum is taking place from Aug. 25 to 27 under the theme “Building Trust for

Liberal cabinet retreat continues in Halifax

  • MONDAY, AUG. 26—TUESDAY, AUG. 27 Victoria Forum—The 2024 Victoria Forum is taking place from Aug. 25 to 27 under the theme “Building Trust for
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will continue his cabinet retreat on Aug. 26 and Aug. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fossil fuel sector lobbying analysis shows ‘relentless’ advocacy, says environmental group’s report

  • Representatives of fossil fuel firms and industry groups held an average of nearly five meetings per working day with public office holders in 2023,
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said that the Liberal government's 'suite of major investment tax credits, including for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, is creating more good-paying jobs across Canada,' and 'is helping Canada meet its net-zero by 2050 target,' in a Finance press release on Aug. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fossil fuel sector lobbying analysis shows ‘relentless’ advocacy, says environmental group’s report

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
  • Representatives of fossil fuel firms and industry groups held an average of nearly five meetings per working day with public office holders in 2023,

Fossil fuel sector lobbying analysis shows ‘relentless’ advocacy, says environmental group’s report

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
  • Representatives of fossil fuel firms and industry groups held an average of nearly five meetings per working day with public office holders in 2023,
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said that the Liberal government's 'suite of major investment tax credits, including for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, is creating more good-paying jobs across Canada,' and 'is helping Canada meet its net-zero by 2050 target,' in a Finance press release on Aug. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

March towards clean electricity grid draws out advocacy in environment-focused July lobbying

  • Final Clean Electricity Regulations, intended to support a net-zero electricity grid, are expected to be published later this year.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that 'setting new rules for cleaner power plants is already stimulating investments in lower-cost renewable energy and positioning Canada to be a global clean energy superpower,' in a Natural Resources press release in June. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

March towards clean electricity grid draws out advocacy in environment-focused July lobbying

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
  • Final Clean Electricity Regulations, intended to support a net-zero electricity grid, are expected to be published later this year.

March towards clean electricity grid draws out advocacy in environment-focused July lobbying

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
  • Final Clean Electricity Regulations, intended to support a net-zero electricity grid, are expected to be published later this year.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that 'setting new rules for cleaner power plants is already stimulating investments in lower-cost renewable energy and positioning Canada to be a global clean energy superpower,' in a Natural Resources press release in June. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tory MP Matt Jeneroux honoured for work on men’s mental health awareness

  • Plus, changes in the Conservative shadow cabinet, and Marc Garneau prepares to release his memoir.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 26, 2024
Matt Jeneroux
Matt Jeneroux
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux, second left, during the 2023 Father's Day on the Hill event with NDP MP Gord Johns, left, Bloc MP Julie Vignola, second right, and Liberal MP Majid Jowhari. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Tory MP Matt Jeneroux honoured for work on men’s mental health awareness

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 26, 2024
  • Plus, changes in the Conservative shadow cabinet, and Marc Garneau prepares to release his memoir.

Tory MP Matt Jeneroux honoured for work on men’s mental health awareness

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 26, 2024
  • Plus, changes in the Conservative shadow cabinet, and Marc Garneau prepares to release his memoir.
Matt Jeneroux
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux, second left, during the 2023 Father's Day on the Hill event with NDP MP Gord Johns, left, Bloc MP Julie Vignola, second right, and Liberal MP Majid Jowhari. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Revenue Minister Bibeau’s chief of staff Tsaï-Klassen exits the Hill

  • Plus, Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is down a senior policy adviser.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2024
Marie-Claude Bibeau
Marie-Claude Bibeau
National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau recently said goodbye to her chief of staff of the last year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Revenue Minister Bibeau’s chief of staff Tsaï-Klassen exits the Hill

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2024
  • Plus, Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is down a senior policy adviser.

Revenue Minister Bibeau’s chief of staff Tsaï-Klassen exits the Hill

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2024
  • Plus, Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is down a senior policy adviser.
Marie-Claude Bibeau
National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau recently said goodbye to her chief of staff of the last year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence deal and U.S. engagement top items on cabinet retreat agenda

  • The Halifax retreat will also involve 'talking with folks out here on the East Coast about what really matters,' says Housing Minister Sean Fraser.
News | BY ABBAS RANA, IAN CAMPBELL | August 24, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet in Halifax for their three-day retreat from Aug. 25-27. Some of the key items on the agenda include the Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence agreement, and the Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence deal and U.S. engagement top items on cabinet retreat agenda

News | BY ABBAS RANA, IAN CAMPBELL | August 24, 2024
  • The Halifax retreat will also involve 'talking with folks out here on the East Coast about what really matters,' says Housing Minister Sean Fraser.

Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence deal and U.S. engagement top items on cabinet retreat agenda

News | BY ABBAS RANA, IAN CAMPBELL | August 24, 2024
  • The Halifax retreat will also involve 'talking with folks out here on the East Coast about what really matters,' says Housing Minister Sean Fraser.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet in Halifax for their three-day retreat from Aug. 25-27. Some of the key items on the agenda include the Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence agreement, and the Canada-U.S. relations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

If labour dispute goes ‘sideways’ it could derail Liberal cabinet retreat, says Nanos

  • If the union decides to ‘kick and scream’ in the face of binding arbitration, it could take steps that would lead to trains not
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | August 23, 2024
Steven MacKinnon
Steven MacKinnon
On Aug. 22, Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon referred a dispute between the Teamsters Union and Canada’s two largest railways to the Canada Industrial Relations Board for binding arbitration. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

If labour dispute goes ‘sideways’ it could derail Liberal cabinet retreat, says Nanos

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | August 23, 2024
  • If the union decides to ‘kick and scream’ in the face of binding arbitration, it could take steps that would lead to trains not

If labour dispute goes ‘sideways’ it could derail Liberal cabinet retreat, says Nanos

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | August 23, 2024
  • If the union decides to ‘kick and scream’ in the face of binding arbitration, it could take steps that would lead to trains not
Steven MacKinnon
On Aug. 22, Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon referred a dispute between the Teamsters Union and Canada’s two largest railways to the Canada Industrial Relations Board for binding arbitration. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Original Ganderites layover in Ottawa for NAC’s Come From Away premiere

  • The award-winning Broadway musical is back in town with an all-Canuck cast until Sept. 1 at the National Arts Centre.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | August 23, 2024
The cast of the Ottawa company of Come From Away on opening night at the National Arts Centre on Aug. 22. Photograph by Matthew Murphy, courtesy of the NAC

Original Ganderites layover in Ottawa for NAC’s Come From Away premiere

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | August 23, 2024
  • The award-winning Broadway musical is back in town with an all-Canuck cast until Sept. 1 at the National Arts Centre.

Original Ganderites layover in Ottawa for NAC’s Come From Away premiere

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | August 23, 2024
  • The award-winning Broadway musical is back in town with an all-Canuck cast until Sept. 1 at the National Arts Centre.
The cast of the Ottawa company of Come From Away on opening night at the National Arts Centre on Aug. 22. Photograph by Matthew Murphy, courtesy of the NAC

Systemic labour reform—not tweaks—needed to address major trade disruptions

  • Two-thirds of Canada’s GDP comes from moving goods in and out of the country, yet our current system does not consider this essential. 
Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | August 23, 2024
Steven MacKinnon
Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has ordered the rail labour dispute go to arbitration, but broader reform is needed, writes Carlo Dade.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Systemic labour reform—not tweaks—needed to address major trade disruptions

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | August 23, 2024
  • Two-thirds of Canada’s GDP comes from moving goods in and out of the country, yet our current system does not consider this essential. 

Systemic labour reform—not tweaks—needed to address major trade disruptions

Opinion | BY CARLO DADE | August 23, 2024
  • Two-thirds of Canada’s GDP comes from moving goods in and out of the country, yet our current system does not consider this essential. 
Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has ordered the rail labour dispute go to arbitration, but broader reform is needed, writes Carlo Dade.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Labour minister hits last resort option in rail dispute

  • Plus, Holland cracks down on nicotine replacement products.
Steven MacKinnon
Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has turned to the Canada Industrial Relations Board to solve the rail dispute. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Labour minister hits last resort option in rail dispute

  • Plus, Holland cracks down on nicotine replacement products.

Labour minister hits last resort option in rail dispute

  • Plus, Holland cracks down on nicotine replacement products.
Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has turned to the Canada Industrial Relations Board to solve the rail dispute. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives make good use of their time

  • Even though the next election is likely over a year away, the Conservatives have been running their fundraising machine at full throttle.
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 22, 2024
The Conservative Party has spent millions of dollars on building up the image of their leader, Pierre Poilievre, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives make good use of their time

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 22, 2024
  • Even though the next election is likely over a year away, the Conservatives have been running their fundraising machine at full throttle.

Conservatives make good use of their time

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | August 22, 2024
  • Even though the next election is likely over a year away, the Conservatives have been running their fundraising machine at full throttle.
The Conservative Party has spent millions of dollars on building up the image of their leader, Pierre Poilievre, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s time to fix Canada’s Species at Risk Act

  • There are obvious flaws in the legislation that need to be fixed urgently, both for our environment and our economy. 
Opinion | BY JASON KRIPS | August 22, 2024
Wildfire
Wildfire
The Species at Risk Act and its implementation are frequently barriers to the cycle of sustainable harvesting and planting that mimics the natural cycle of fires, writes Jason Krips. Photograph courtesy of Cpl. Marc-André Leclerc, DND

It’s time to fix Canada’s Species at Risk Act

Opinion | BY JASON KRIPS | August 22, 2024
  • There are obvious flaws in the legislation that need to be fixed urgently, both for our environment and our economy. 

It’s time to fix Canada’s Species at Risk Act

Opinion | BY JASON KRIPS | August 22, 2024
  • There are obvious flaws in the legislation that need to be fixed urgently, both for our environment and our economy. 
Wildfire
The Species at Risk Act and its implementation are frequently barriers to the cycle of sustainable harvesting and planting that mimics the natural cycle of fires, writes Jason Krips. Photograph courtesy of Cpl. Marc-André Leclerc, DND

Pivoting north as a middle power in a multipolar Arctic

  • By effectively managing its Arctic territory, Canada can enhance its global standing, contribute to regional stability, and ensure the well-being of its citizens.
Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | August 22, 2024
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal. Canada's Arctic policy must include building strong alliances, investing in military capabilities, promoting economic development, protecting the environment, and empowering Indigenous Peoples, writes Andrew Latham. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Pivoting north as a middle power in a multipolar Arctic

Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | August 22, 2024
  • By effectively managing its Arctic territory, Canada can enhance its global standing, contribute to regional stability, and ensure the well-being of its citizens.

Pivoting north as a middle power in a multipolar Arctic

Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | August 22, 2024
  • By effectively managing its Arctic territory, Canada can enhance its global standing, contribute to regional stability, and ensure the well-being of its citizens.
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal. Canada's Arctic policy must include building strong alliances, investing in military capabilities, promoting economic development, protecting the environment, and empowering Indigenous Peoples, writes Andrew Latham. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Growing interest in health-care reform, but private payment still ‘too risky’ for parties to propose, says Coletto

  • Health-care reform options can be 'torqued’ on the political stage, making it a difficult policy debate, says former Conservative staffer Laryssa Waler.
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | August 22, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Private payment options for health care remain a 'third rail' for any Canadian political party finds a new poll from Abacus Data. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Growing interest in health-care reform, but private payment still ‘too risky’ for parties to propose, says Coletto

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | August 22, 2024
  • Health-care reform options can be 'torqued’ on the political stage, making it a difficult policy debate, says former Conservative staffer Laryssa Waler.

Growing interest in health-care reform, but private payment still ‘too risky’ for parties to propose, says Coletto

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | August 22, 2024
  • Health-care reform options can be 'torqued’ on the political stage, making it a difficult policy debate, says former Conservative staffer Laryssa Waler.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Private payment options for health care remain a 'third rail' for any Canadian political party finds a new poll from Abacus Data. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Scott McCord: the unsung hero of travel

  • With the travel agent extraordinaire's retirement, expect ministers and half of Ottawa to be late for everything for the foreseeable future.
Opinion | BY SHARAN KAUR | August 22, 2024
Scott McCord is the kind of person who can navigate the labyrinth of Ottawa’s political landscape with the same finesse he uses to book a last-minute flight out of a snowstorm, writes Sharan Kaur. Photograph courtesy of Curtis Perry

Scott McCord: the unsung hero of travel

Opinion | BY SHARAN KAUR | August 22, 2024
  • With the travel agent extraordinaire's retirement, expect ministers and half of Ottawa to be late for everything for the foreseeable future.

Scott McCord: the unsung hero of travel

Opinion | BY SHARAN KAUR | August 22, 2024
  • With the travel agent extraordinaire's retirement, expect ministers and half of Ottawa to be late for everything for the foreseeable future.
Scott McCord is the kind of person who can navigate the labyrinth of Ottawa’s political landscape with the same finesse he uses to book a last-minute flight out of a snowstorm, writes Sharan Kaur. Photograph courtesy of Curtis Perry

Strike or save?

  • Plus, StatsCan reveals where crime is best, and worst in Canada.
Steven MacKinnon
Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has worked to stave off a rail strike that could disrupt business supply chains across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Strike or save?

  • Plus, StatsCan reveals where crime is best, and worst in Canada.

Strike or save?

  • Plus, StatsCan reveals where crime is best, and worst in Canada.
Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has worked to stave off a rail strike that could disrupt business supply chains across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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