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
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
Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for
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
Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for
Bill C-5 will create a major projects office with an advisory council of Indigenous representatives, but leaders from those groups are still waiting for
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
Canada-United States Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said in a June 26 press release that the One Canadian Economy Act 'will help attract investment in big nation-building projects that create good-paying jobs, connect our country, and ultimately reduce our reliance on the United States.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The government needs to have a 'national conversation' about what it means to have a project meet Bill C-5's criteria, says Anna Johnston, a
Canada-United States Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said in a June 26 press release that the One Canadian Economy Act 'will help attract investment in big nation-building projects that create good-paying jobs, connect our country, and ultimately reduce our reliance on the United States.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
Just because a 'new American left' might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.
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
Multiple Conservative EDA members in Mississauga-Erin Mills, Ont., want the party’s national council to annul the results of the June 25 AGM after they
Between 80 and 90 Conservative riding association members for Mississauga–Erin Mills, Ont., attended the June 25 annual general meeting. Many party members chanted 'shame, shame, shame' after a GTA regional organizer disqualified a slate of 30 candidates from running for the riding's board of directors. Photograph supplied by a Conservative Party member
Multiple Conservative EDA members in Mississauga-Erin Mills, Ont., want the party’s national council to annul the results of the June 25 AGM after they
Multiple Conservative EDA members in Mississauga-Erin Mills, Ont., want the party’s national council to annul the results of the June 25 AGM after they
Between 80 and 90 Conservative riding association members for Mississauga–Erin Mills, Ont., attended the June 25 annual general meeting. Many party members chanted 'shame, shame, shame' after a GTA regional organizer disqualified a slate of 30 candidates from running for the riding's board of directors. Photograph supplied by a Conservative Party member
Mark Carney has demonstrated sure-footedness and confidence in his vision of transforming Canada’s economic fundamentals. However, many of the high cards in his quest
Prime Minister Mark Carney , pictured on May 25, 2025, on the Hill, is promising dramatic productivity growth and to build the fastest growing economy in the G7. These are high bars, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney has demonstrated sure-footedness and confidence in his vision of transforming Canada’s economic fundamentals. However, many of the high cards in his quest
Mark Carney has demonstrated sure-footedness and confidence in his vision of transforming Canada’s economic fundamentals. However, many of the high cards in his quest
Prime Minister Mark Carney , pictured on May 25, 2025, on the Hill, is promising dramatic productivity growth and to build the fastest growing economy in the G7. These are high bars, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government Transformation, and Public Services and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound previously said the rules, 'the roles, and the responsibilities of everyone in the procurement process across departments need to be very clear.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
New procurement rules include a $20-million limit on time- and task-based contracts, stricter oversight, and mandatory value-for-money reviews.
Government Transformation, and Public Services and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound previously said the rules, 'the roles, and the responsibilities of everyone in the procurement process across departments need to be very clear.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. Carney has defended eliminating the DST, saying negotiations had restarted with the U.S. as of June 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The DST has long been a sticking point in Canada-U.S. relations, after the Liberals tried to close what they saw as a loophole for
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. Carney has defended eliminating the DST, saying negotiations had restarted with the U.S. as of June 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. Building a brain economy will require co-ordination across departments, write Jennie Z. Young and Julian Karaguesian. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The brain economy is emerging, whether we shape it or not. Canada has the tools, the talent, and the momentum. What we need now
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. Building a brain economy will require co-ordination across departments, write Jennie Z. Young and Julian Karaguesian. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
All but four parliamentary committees have chosen their chairs. Of the 26 House committees, Liberal MPs are chairing 21 and Conservatives are heading four.
Former Liberal cabinet ministers Marc Miller, clockwise from top left, Karina Gould, and Ahmed Hussen are all chairing House committees, as is Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu. Red Chamber chairs include Pierre Dalphond (PSG), Rob Black (CSG), Michael MacDonald (CPC), and Hassan Yussuff (ISG). The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Jake Wright
All but four parliamentary committees have chosen their chairs. Of the 26 House committees, Liberal MPs are chairing 21 and Conservatives are heading four.
All but four parliamentary committees have chosen their chairs. Of the 26 House committees, Liberal MPs are chairing 21 and Conservatives are heading four.
Former Liberal cabinet ministers Marc Miller, clockwise from top left, Karina Gould, and Ahmed Hussen are all chairing House committees, as is Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu. Red Chamber chairs include Pierre Dalphond (PSG), Rob Black (CSG), Michael MacDonald (CPC), and Hassan Yussuff (ISG). The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Jake Wright
Almost one-third of the South Pacific island’s 10,000 residents entered a lottery whose 280 lucky winners would get a special climate-change visa that entitles
The key fact in any discussion about climate refugees is that the tropical countries—like the South Pacific island of Tuvalu—will be hit sooner and harder than those closer to the poles, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Almost one-third of the South Pacific island’s 10,000 residents entered a lottery whose 280 lucky winners would get a special climate-change visa that entitles
Almost one-third of the South Pacific island’s 10,000 residents entered a lottery whose 280 lucky winners would get a special climate-change visa that entitles
The key fact in any discussion about climate refugees is that the tropical countries—like the South Pacific island of Tuvalu—will be hit sooner and harder than those closer to the poles, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
By shifting project approvals from 'whether' to 'how,' streamlining interprovincial trade, and accelerating infrastructure, the One Canadian Economy Act is a positive step. Now, that
Canada-U.S. Relations Minister Dominic LeBlance, pictured, is the sponsor of the One Canadian Economy Act. As G7 nations race to secure global capital, Canada risks falling behind, unless we act now. We must act with equal urgency and ambition if we want to be competitive, write Stéphane Paquet and Jacquie Griffiths. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
By shifting project approvals from 'whether' to 'how,' streamlining interprovincial trade, and accelerating infrastructure, the One Canadian Economy Act is a positive step. Now, that
By shifting project approvals from 'whether' to 'how,' streamlining interprovincial trade, and accelerating infrastructure, the One Canadian Economy Act is a positive step. Now, that
Canada-U.S. Relations Minister Dominic LeBlance, pictured, is the sponsor of the One Canadian Economy Act. As G7 nations race to secure global capital, Canada risks falling behind, unless we act now. We must act with equal urgency and ambition if we want to be competitive, write Stéphane Paquet and Jacquie Griffiths. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
The Senators who sit on the Canadian Pride Caucus are Duncan Wilson, top left, Kristopher Wells, Kim Pate, René Cormier, bottom left, Marnie McBean, and Martine Hébert.
The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of the Senate of Canada
Having a historic six openly queer Senators 'comfortable' with their identities and 'not shy to say that they're out' is a step forward for
The Senators who sit on the Canadian Pride Caucus are Duncan Wilson, top left, Kristopher Wells, Kim Pate, René Cormier, bottom left, Marnie McBean, and Martine Hébert.
The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of the Senate of Canada
Before turning to politics, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was chair of Hydro One Limited, which is Ontario’s largest electricity transmission and distribution service provider. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada’s provincial electricity systems are impressive but to make the country an energy superpower, they must be linked together.
Before turning to politics, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson was chair of Hydro One Limited, which is Ontario’s largest electricity transmission and distribution service provider. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Last June, the federal government announced that existing open-net salmon farms in British Columbia would have five years to transition to land-based, closed-containment systems, with the farms banned outright in the Discovery Islands and the Broughton Archipelago since 2023 due to concerns over their connection to sea lice infestations. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Competing analyses are providing new ammunition in the debate over the link between sea lice, B.C.’s coastal salmon farms, and the feds' upcoming 2029
Last June, the federal government announced that existing open-net salmon farms in British Columbia would have five years to transition to land-based, closed-containment systems, with the farms banned outright in the Discovery Islands and the Broughton Archipelago since 2023 due to concerns over their connection to sea lice infestations. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Canada is injecting billions of dollars into its military establishment, but questions remain over whether the added funds will see it meet more 'realistic'
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Defence Minister David McGuinty is being given a large injection of funds to right the ship in his department. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Canada is injecting billions of dollars into its military establishment, but questions remain over whether the added funds will see it meet more 'realistic'
News| BY NEIL MOSS| July 2, 2025 | UPDATED July 2, 2025
Canada is injecting billions of dollars into its military establishment, but questions remain over whether the added funds will see it meet more 'realistic'
Defence Minister David McGuinty is being given a large injection of funds to right the ship in his department. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc have been tight lipped over what they hope to gain out of a trade deal with the Trump administration. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Liberal government has not tabled a notice of intent for trade negotiations with the U.S., nor a notice of its objectives, seemingly breaking
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc have been tight lipped over what they hope to gain out of a trade deal with the Trump administration. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Much like for the rest of Canada, the economy, the environment, housing, Indigenous issues, and our relationship with our American neighbour loom large for
Kathleen Lake in Kluane National Park, with King's Throne in the distance. Government is the mainstay of the Yukon economy, followed by tourism and mining, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
Much like for the rest of Canada, the economy, the environment, housing, Indigenous issues, and our relationship with our American neighbour loom large for
Much like for the rest of Canada, the economy, the environment, housing, Indigenous issues, and our relationship with our American neighbour loom large for
Kathleen Lake in Kluane National Park, with King's Throne in the distance. Government is the mainstay of the Yukon economy, followed by tourism and mining, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
Alex Benay, the associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada in whose lap this mess has landed, estimated on June 23 that the cost of fixing and replacing Phoenix would be $5.1-billion, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With the deployment of 200 people and the use of AI in some instances, the Phoenix backlog is gradually coming under control, but a
Alex Benay, the associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada in whose lap this mess has landed, estimated on June 23 that the cost of fixing and replacing Phoenix would be $5.1-billion, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
SATURDAY, JULY 5 Canada First Stampede Barbecue—The Conservative Party of Canada hosts its Canada First Stampede Barbecue at the Calgary Stampede. Saturday, July 5,
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, and his wife, Anaida, at the 2024 Calgary Stampede. This year's Stampede takes place July 4-13, and on July 5, the Conservative Party is hosting a Canada First Stampede Barbecue. Photograph courtesy of Instagram
SATURDAY, JULY 5 Canada First Stampede Barbecue—The Conservative Party of Canada hosts its Canada First Stampede Barbecue at the Calgary Stampede. Saturday, July 5,
SATURDAY, JULY 5 Canada First Stampede Barbecue—The Conservative Party of Canada hosts its Canada First Stampede Barbecue at the Calgary Stampede. Saturday, July 5,
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, and his wife, Anaida, at the 2024 Calgary Stampede. This year's Stampede takes place July 4-13, and on July 5, the Conservative Party is hosting a Canada First Stampede Barbecue. Photograph courtesy of Instagram
AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon is sworn in to cabinet on May 13. Appointing a minister of AI is a welcome signal, but it is no substitute for real ambition, write Alexander Landry and Brendan Conway-Smith. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
If Canada wants to turn its G7 presidency into something lasting, AI is a clear test.
AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon is sworn in to cabinet on May 13. Appointing a minister of AI is a welcome signal, but it is no substitute for real ambition, write Alexander Landry and Brendan Conway-Smith. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canada is deciding whether and how to regulate a class of toxic substances known as PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances), more commonly known as 'forever chemicals.'
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin. PFAS are a test of whether our laws and political systems can finally prioritize human health over harmful products and outdated industry practices, write Dr. Lyndia Dernis and Dr. Jane McArthur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada is deciding whether and how to regulate a class of toxic substances known as PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances), more commonly known as 'forever chemicals.'
Canada is deciding whether and how to regulate a class of toxic substances known as PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances), more commonly known as 'forever chemicals.'
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin. PFAS are a test of whether our laws and political systems can finally prioritize human health over harmful products and outdated industry practices, write Dr. Lyndia Dernis and Dr. Jane McArthur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney and cabinet have their work cut out to prove they are committed to continuing to walk the path toward true reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Indigenous leaders have called the feds’ recent Bill C-5 push a 'huge step backward' in the Crown-Indigenous relationship.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and cabinet have their work cut out to prove they are committed to continuing to walk the path toward true reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In February, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a review of the Canada’s Competition Act. Canada's competition law privileges mergers that reduce redundancies that might improve resilience in key areas of our economy, even if these mergers harm consumers in the process, write Robin Shaban and Keldon Bester.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
On the morning of July 8, Canadians woke up to the consequences of monopoly. Rogers’ nationwide wireless and wireline networks had gone down, which
In February, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a review of the Canada’s Competition Act. Canada's competition law privileges mergers that reduce redundancies that might improve resilience in key areas of our economy, even if these mergers harm consumers in the process, write Robin Shaban and Keldon Bester.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pierre Poilievre’s aggressive Conservative leadership campaign, which has left opponents “no room to breathe,” is very different from a traditional front-runner candidate bid for
Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with Jean Charest on May 5, 2022, at the Canada Strong and Free Network's leadership debate, has waged an aggressive campaign against his opponents, raising questions about whether he can lead a unified party if he wins. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pierre Poilievre’s aggressive Conservative leadership campaign, which has left opponents “no room to breathe,” is very different from a traditional front-runner candidate bid for
Pierre Poilievre’s aggressive Conservative leadership campaign, which has left opponents “no room to breathe,” is very different from a traditional front-runner candidate bid for
Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with Jean Charest on May 5, 2022, at the Canada Strong and Free Network's leadership debate, has waged an aggressive campaign against his opponents, raising questions about whether he can lead a unified party if he wins. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
An Elections Canada regular polling station in Ottawa, on Sept. 20, 2021. Money should not bar potential political candidates from running for office, but it is a significant factor in Canadian politics at all levels of government, writes Amanda Bittner. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
So, you want to run for politics, but you are worried about the financial costs of taking time off work to campaign. Do you
An Elections Canada regular polling station in Ottawa, on Sept. 20, 2021. Money should not bar potential political candidates from running for office, but it is a significant factor in Canadian politics at all levels of government, writes Amanda Bittner. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Money and politics: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative interim leader Candice Bergen, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party interim leader Amita Kuttner. It’s almost impossible this summer to escape or to ignore the hard, cold realities of what’s currently going on in the world, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
OAKVILLE, ONT.—It should go without saying that 2022 hasn’t exactly been a typical year, which also means this hasn’t exactly been a typical summer.
Money and politics: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative interim leader Candice Bergen, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party interim leader Amita Kuttner. It’s almost impossible this summer to escape or to ignore the hard, cold realities of what’s currently going on in the world, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
With “intense” fighting expected in the coming months, Ukraine’s new ambassador says prompt delivery of arms is crucial as negotiations with Russia will happen
Before becoming Ukraine's latest ambassador in Ottawa, Yulia Kovaliv was the deputy head of office for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With “intense” fighting expected in the coming months, Ukraine’s new ambassador says prompt delivery of arms is crucial as negotiations with Russia will happen
With “intense” fighting expected in the coming months, Ukraine’s new ambassador says prompt delivery of arms is crucial as negotiations with Russia will happen
Before becoming Ukraine's latest ambassador in Ottawa, Yulia Kovaliv was the deputy head of office for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Let’s face it—the premiers’ meeting last week was an absolute disappointment, to put it politely. Public health advocates such as the Canadian Health Coalition
Let’s face it—the premiers’ meeting last week was an absolute disappointment, to put it politely. Public health advocates such as the Canadian Health Coalition
Let’s face it—the premiers’ meeting last week was an absolute disappointment, to put it politely. Public health advocates such as the Canadian Health Coalition
If the Liberals want universal broadband in Canada by 2030, they don’t have the policies to ensure success. Firstly, most of Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s digital policies around equitable broadband over-rely on funds, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
OTTAWA—Don’t spend that five-day Rogers credit in one place, y’all. It’s now nearly two weeks after the outage that rocked the country, caused by
If the Liberals want universal broadband in Canada by 2030, they don’t have the policies to ensure success. Firstly, most of Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s digital policies around equitable broadband over-rely on funds, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
THURSDAY, JULY 21 Pop-Up Online Campaign School—Equal Voice hosts a pop-up online Campaign School. This two-hour workshop will focus on candidates who are already
Pope Francis will arrive in Edmonton, Alta., on July 24 to begin his six-day tour of Canada focused on Indigenous reconciliation and healing. Photograph courtesy of Flicker/Catholic Church in England and Wales
THURSDAY, JULY 21 Pop-Up Online Campaign School—Equal Voice hosts a pop-up online Campaign School. This two-hour workshop will focus on candidates who are already
THURSDAY, JULY 21 Pop-Up Online Campaign School—Equal Voice hosts a pop-up online Campaign School. This two-hour workshop will focus on candidates who are already
Pope Francis will arrive in Edmonton, Alta., on July 24 to begin his six-day tour of Canada focused on Indigenous reconciliation and healing. Photograph courtesy of Flicker/Catholic Church in England and Wales
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly sits alongside her Chinese, America, Brazilian, and German counterparts at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Bali, Indonesia on July 8. The relatively young G20 was designed to bring together leading wealthy and developing nations to tackle world problems, but it has instead laid bare the acceptance in some capitals of Putin’s bloodletting, writes Les Whittington. Photograph by Ron Przysucha courtesy of Flickr/the U.S. Department of State
OTTAWA—No doubt there are millions of people who, like me, wake up every morning thinking: the Russians are actually conducting a war of outright,
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly sits alongside her Chinese, America, Brazilian, and German counterparts at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Bali, Indonesia on July 8. The relatively young G20 was designed to bring together leading wealthy and developing nations to tackle world problems, but it has instead laid bare the acceptance in some capitals of Putin’s bloodletting, writes Les Whittington. Photograph by Ron Przysucha courtesy of Flickr/the U.S. Department of State
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne will appear before the House Industry and Technology Committee alongside officials from Rogers and the CRTC to provide answers on the cause of the July 8 outage, its impact, and best practices to avoid future emergencies.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Rogers Communications has until the end of the week to provide detailed answers to the country’s telecom regulator, explaining the “how” and “why” of
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne will appear before the House Industry and Technology Committee alongside officials from Rogers and the CRTC to provide answers on the cause of the July 8 outage, its impact, and best practices to avoid future emergencies.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal MP Robert Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the foreign affairs minister, has visited seven African countries over three cross-Atlantic trips while preparing a new African strategy for cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With two new diplomatic missions in Africa, Canada is moving to increase its engagement on the continent as a new strategy is being prepared
Liberal MP Robert Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the foreign affairs minister, has visited seven African countries over three cross-Atlantic trips while preparing a new African strategy for cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Good Wednesday morning, It’s a slow day in Ottawa, to put it mildly. Many of the real and would-be power players are elsewhere today.
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, right, pictured with husband Bernard Sévigny during the cabinet swearing-in ceremony in 2019. Bibeau is meeting with her provincial counterparts in Saskatoon today to talk about the next five-year government plan for the sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Good Wednesday morning, It’s a slow day in Ottawa, to put it mildly. Many of the real and would-be power players are elsewhere today.
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, right, pictured with husband Bernard Sévigny during the cabinet swearing-in ceremony in 2019. Bibeau is meeting with her provincial counterparts in Saskatoon today to talk about the next five-year government plan for the sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, pictured during a press conference on Dec. 13, 2021. The central bank hiked its key interest rate by 100 basis points to reach 2.5 per cent on July 13, the largest such increase since 1998. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Following the Bank of Canada’s largest single rate increase since 1998, economists say the fight now is making sure recent spikes in inflation don’t
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, pictured during a press conference on Dec. 13, 2021. The central bank hiked its key interest rate by 100 basis points to reach 2.5 per cent on July 13, the largest such increase since 1998. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mahone Bay in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is known as a challenge for the cyclist, for two reasons: there are plenty of hills, and lots of headwinds, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
MONTREAL—In the Maritimes, everyone has a story. No matter where you go, there is someone with an opinion. And Maritimers like to talk. No
Mahone Bay in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is known as a challenge for the cyclist, for two reasons: there are plenty of hills, and lots of headwinds, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
NDP MP Charlie Angus' book Cobalt: Cradle of the Demon Metals, Birth of a Mining Superpower, made the shortlist for the 2022 Speaker’s Book Award. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, image courtesy of House of Anansi Press
NDP MP Charlie Angus’ new book, Cobalt: Cradle of the Demon Metals, Birth of a Mining Superpower, has been shortlisted for the 2022 Speaker’s Book
NDP MP Charlie Angus' book Cobalt: Cradle of the Demon Metals, Birth of a Mining Superpower, made the shortlist for the 2022 Speaker’s Book Award. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, image courtesy of House of Anansi Press
A Via Rail train sits in Ottawa's station during an event to unveil the new fleet of Siemens trains replacing old ones on the Québec City-Windsor corridor on Nov. 30, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Last week, news surfaced that Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault’s plan to tour the country by Via Rail train to talk climate change and emissions
A Via Rail train sits in Ottawa's station during an event to unveil the new fleet of Siemens trains replacing old ones on the Québec City-Windsor corridor on Nov. 30, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bolstered by strong votes of confidence from the chiefs who gathered at the Assembly of First Nations’ annual general assembly earlier this month, National
AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, pictured, met on July 16 with Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, who introduced the motion to suspend Archibald during the organization's annual general assembly in Vancouver, B.C. Archibald is set to meet with AFN regional chiefs on July 22, for first time since overcoming their attempt to suspend her. Photograph courtesy of Laura Barrios
Bolstered by strong votes of confidence from the chiefs who gathered at the Assembly of First Nations’ annual general assembly earlier this month, National
Bolstered by strong votes of confidence from the chiefs who gathered at the Assembly of First Nations’ annual general assembly earlier this month, National
AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, pictured, met on July 16 with Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, who introduced the motion to suspend Archibald during the organization's annual general assembly in Vancouver, B.C. Archibald is set to meet with AFN regional chiefs on July 22, for first time since overcoming their attempt to suspend her. Photograph courtesy of Laura Barrios
Good Tuesday morning, If inflation has hit you hard, dear reader, PTM can only hope that you aren’t in the market for a new
The Canada Border Services Agency recently moved to add mattresses to the list of products imported from China that will be subject to extra 'dumping' duties. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Good Tuesday morning, If inflation has hit you hard, dear reader, PTM can only hope that you aren’t in the market for a new
The Canada Border Services Agency recently moved to add mattresses to the list of products imported from China that will be subject to extra 'dumping' duties. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
The Conservative Party leadership candidates, from left: Pierre Poilievre, Leslyn Lewis, Jean Charest, Roman Baber, and Scott Aitchison. 'People become populist when they're blocked, when they don't have social mobility, when they feel that they do all the right things and they can't get ahead,' says Tasha Kheiriddin. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and handouts
The Conservative Party faces “an imperative” to reach a broad, diverse voter base if it hopes to form government again, says Tasha Kheiriddin, a
The Conservative Party leadership candidates, from left: Pierre Poilievre, Leslyn Lewis, Jean Charest, Roman Baber, and Scott Aitchison. 'People become populist when they're blocked, when they don't have social mobility, when they feel that they do all the right things and they can't get ahead,' says Tasha Kheiriddin. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and handouts