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Summer recess is a pivotal time for national parties

  • During the break, the Liberals should try to sway opposition MPs to their benches, which would be a challenge to Pierre Poilievre’s leadership; and
Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies have some work to do this summer to pull their parties ahead, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Summer recess is a pivotal time for national parties

Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
  • During the break, the Liberals should try to sway opposition MPs to their benches, which would be a challenge to Pierre Poilievre’s leadership; and

Summer recess is a pivotal time for national parties

Opinion | BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS | July 10, 2025
  • During the break, the Liberals should try to sway opposition MPs to their benches, which would be a challenge to Pierre Poilievre’s leadership; and
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and interim NDP Leader Don Davies have some work to do this summer to pull their parties ahead, writes Andrew Tzembelicos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Minister Champagne brings some fresh faces to finance file

  • Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Minister Champagne brings some fresh faces to finance file

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
  • Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.

Minister Champagne brings some fresh faces to finance file

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
  • Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Musk, Trump, and Mao

  • There isn’t time for Musk to build a nationwide third party before the November 2026 mid-term elections for the Senate and the House of
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 10, 2025
Most American political analysts have dismissed the electoral prospects of Elon Musk’s new political party, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr

Musk, Trump, and Mao

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 10, 2025
  • There isn’t time for Musk to build a nationwide third party before the November 2026 mid-term elections for the Senate and the House of

Musk, Trump, and Mao

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 10, 2025
  • There isn’t time for Musk to build a nationwide third party before the November 2026 mid-term elections for the Senate and the House of
Most American political analysts have dismissed the electoral prospects of Elon Musk’s new political party, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr

New U.K. trade strategy IDs Canada as ‘key partner’ to boost economy, procurement opportunities

  • The new plan defines strengthening ties with key partners like Canada as an 'obvious priority,' and builds on leaders' commitments.
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed on further collaboration across a range of sectors. No 10 Downing Street photograph by Simon Dawson

New U.K. trade strategy IDs Canada as ‘key partner’ to boost economy, procurement opportunities

News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
  • The new plan defines strengthening ties with key partners like Canada as an 'obvious priority,' and builds on leaders' commitments.

New U.K. trade strategy IDs Canada as ‘key partner’ to boost economy, procurement opportunities

News | BY IREM KOCA | July 9, 2025
  • The new plan defines strengthening ties with key partners like Canada as an 'obvious priority,' and builds on leaders' commitments.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed on further collaboration across a range of sectors. No 10 Downing Street photograph by Simon Dawson

Canada’s wildfire response infrastructure is failing when lives depend on it

  • Wildfires require unprecedented co-ordination across jurisdictions and countries. Yet our communication infrastructure remains siloed, fragmented, and vulnerable to the conditions these disasters create.
Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
As thousands of people evacuate due to raging wildfires, our communications infrastructure is breaking down exactly when emergency responders and evacuees need it, writes Kevin Fernandes. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba

Canada’s wildfire response infrastructure is failing when lives depend on it

Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
  • Wildfires require unprecedented co-ordination across jurisdictions and countries. Yet our communication infrastructure remains siloed, fragmented, and vulnerable to the conditions these disasters create.

Canada’s wildfire response infrastructure is failing when lives depend on it

Opinion | BY KEVIN FERNANDES | July 9, 2025
  • Wildfires require unprecedented co-ordination across jurisdictions and countries. Yet our communication infrastructure remains siloed, fragmented, and vulnerable to the conditions these disasters create.
As thousands of people evacuate due to raging wildfires, our communications infrastructure is breaking down exactly when emergency responders and evacuees need it, writes Kevin Fernandes. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba

An Indigenous-led second port on Hudson Bay will help unite Canada

  • Currently, most of our products go to the easy market down south, but we have long been anxious to diversify our customer base.
Opinion | BY DOROTHY DOBBIE | July 9, 2025
Part of the Hudson Bay shoreline in Churchill, Man. Port Nelson is more accessible in the winter, and several port facilities could be built to handle all sorts of commodities, writes Dorothy Dobbie. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

An Indigenous-led second port on Hudson Bay will help unite Canada

Opinion | BY DOROTHY DOBBIE | July 9, 2025
  • Currently, most of our products go to the easy market down south, but we have long been anxious to diversify our customer base.

An Indigenous-led second port on Hudson Bay will help unite Canada

Opinion | BY DOROTHY DOBBIE | July 9, 2025
  • Currently, most of our products go to the easy market down south, but we have long been anxious to diversify our customer base.
Part of the Hudson Bay shoreline in Churchill, Man. Port Nelson is more accessible in the winter, and several port facilities could be built to handle all sorts of commodities, writes Dorothy Dobbie. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The world could use more like Musgrave

  • When people crap on the mainstream media and talk about bias and self-interest, they clearly have never met anyone like Sharon Musgrave.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
Sharon Musgrave
Sharon Musgrave
Recently retired senior CBC producer Sharon Musgrave is an unforgettable force, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

The world could use more like Musgrave

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
  • When people crap on the mainstream media and talk about bias and self-interest, they clearly have never met anyone like Sharon Musgrave.

The world could use more like Musgrave

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | July 9, 2025
  • When people crap on the mainstream media and talk about bias and self-interest, they clearly have never met anyone like Sharon Musgrave.
Sharon Musgrave
Recently retired senior CBC producer Sharon Musgrave is an unforgettable force, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Canada today: an exporting country in a trade-compromised world

  • For all the effort towards building new overseas trade relationships, the prospects for an outward-focused nation like Canada—where exports account for 34 per cent
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The reordering of Canadian export options is taking place in a world of increasing anti-globalization, splintering trade frameworks, and deteriorating supply chains, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada today: an exporting country in a trade-compromised world

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
  • For all the effort towards building new overseas trade relationships, the prospects for an outward-focused nation like Canada—where exports account for 34 per cent

Canada today: an exporting country in a trade-compromised world

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | July 9, 2025
  • For all the effort towards building new overseas trade relationships, the prospects for an outward-focused nation like Canada—where exports account for 34 per cent
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The reordering of Canadian export options is taking place in a world of increasing anti-globalization, splintering trade frameworks, and deteriorating supply chains, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This moment in our history calls all Canadians: reflections from a first-time Senator

  • The role of the Senate is to look beyond the headlines, to resist reactive politics, and to legislate for a Canada that thrives across
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR FARAH MOHAMED | July 9, 2025
Not everyone who sits in the Senate agrees with each other, but they share a belief that this country is worth the hard work, writes ISG Senator Farah Mohamed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This moment in our history calls all Canadians: reflections from a first-time Senator

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR FARAH MOHAMED | July 9, 2025
  • The role of the Senate is to look beyond the headlines, to resist reactive politics, and to legislate for a Canada that thrives across

This moment in our history calls all Canadians: reflections from a first-time Senator

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR FARAH MOHAMED | July 9, 2025
  • The role of the Senate is to look beyond the headlines, to resist reactive politics, and to legislate for a Canada that thrives across
Not everyone who sits in the Senate agrees with each other, but they share a belief that this country is worth the hard work, writes ISG Senator Farah Mohamed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hodgson to P.E.I. to talk resource strategy

  • Plus, the NDP launches a ‘renewal process’.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 9, 2025
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Charlottetown this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hodgson to P.E.I. to talk resource strategy

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 9, 2025
  • Plus, the NDP launches a ‘renewal process’.

Hodgson to P.E.I. to talk resource strategy

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 9, 2025
  • Plus, the NDP launches a ‘renewal process’.
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Charlottetown this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Winning the legislation lottery: MPs eye causes that hit close to home for fall bills

  • ‘I’m very excited about it,’ says Liberal MP Ahmed Hussen, who’s among the first set of MPs to get a crack at proposing legislation
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Winning the legislation lottery: MPs eye causes that hit close to home for fall bills

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
  • ‘I’m very excited about it,’ says Liberal MP Ahmed Hussen, who’s among the first set of MPs to get a crack at proposing legislation

Winning the legislation lottery: MPs eye causes that hit close to home for fall bills

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
  • ‘I’m very excited about it,’ says Liberal MP Ahmed Hussen, who’s among the first set of MPs to get a crack at proposing legislation
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Action must follow Canada’s tone shift on Gaza

  • History will judge Canada’s response over Gaza; it will not be enough to point to statements of concern, or empty ultimatums.
Opinion | BY KETTY NIVYABANDI | July 9, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. It’s too early to tell whether the Canadian government’s May statement signals a meaningful shift toward a 'human rights first' approach to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, writes Ketty Nivyabandi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Action must follow Canada’s tone shift on Gaza

Opinion | BY KETTY NIVYABANDI | July 9, 2025
  • History will judge Canada’s response over Gaza; it will not be enough to point to statements of concern, or empty ultimatums.

Action must follow Canada’s tone shift on Gaza

Opinion | BY KETTY NIVYABANDI | July 9, 2025
  • History will judge Canada’s response over Gaza; it will not be enough to point to statements of concern, or empty ultimatums.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. It’s too early to tell whether the Canadian government’s May statement signals a meaningful shift toward a 'human rights first' approach to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, writes Ketty Nivyabandi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s record on foreign interference is uninspiring, so far

  • The new government must demonstrate a genuine commitment to rebuilding confidence in our democratic system by appointing a commissioner for the Foreign Influence Transparency
Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
The upcoming fall sitting of Parliament will be a test of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s seriousness about democratic integrity, writes Henry Chan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s record on foreign interference is uninspiring, so far

Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
  • The new government must demonstrate a genuine commitment to rebuilding confidence in our democratic system by appointing a commissioner for the Foreign Influence Transparency

Carney’s record on foreign interference is uninspiring, so far

Opinion | BY HENRY CHAN | July 8, 2025
  • The new government must demonstrate a genuine commitment to rebuilding confidence in our democratic system by appointing a commissioner for the Foreign Influence Transparency
Mark Carney
The upcoming fall sitting of Parliament will be a test of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s seriousness about democratic integrity, writes Henry Chan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We can no longer sustain Band-Aid solutions’: watchdog calls for urgent changes to federal procurement

  • The system is 'marked by silos of responsibility and accountability,' and needs a convening figure, says Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic in a new report.
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic tells reporters that there needs to be a major overhaul of Canada's $37-billion procurement system to fix persistent issues on July 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We can no longer sustain Band-Aid solutions’: watchdog calls for urgent changes to federal procurement

News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
  • The system is 'marked by silos of responsibility and accountability,' and needs a convening figure, says Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic in a new report.

‘We can no longer sustain Band-Aid solutions’: watchdog calls for urgent changes to federal procurement

News | BY IREM KOCA | July 8, 2025
  • The system is 'marked by silos of responsibility and accountability,' and needs a convening figure, says Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic in a new report.
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic tells reporters that there needs to be a major overhaul of Canada's $37-billion procurement system to fix persistent issues on July 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland pushes for a win at internal trade summit

  • Plus, Jeglic calls for five changes to federal procurement.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 8, 2025
Minister Chrystia Freeland is taking part in a high-profile meeting on internal trade in Quebec City today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland pushes for a win at internal trade summit

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 8, 2025
  • Plus, Jeglic calls for five changes to federal procurement.

Freeland pushes for a win at internal trade summit

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 8, 2025
  • Plus, Jeglic calls for five changes to federal procurement.
Minister Chrystia Freeland is taking part in a high-profile meeting on internal trade in Quebec City today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Is the CAF past the point of no return?

  • Perhaps the Liberals need to do more than make promises of massive budget increases if there are too few personnel left in uniform to
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
Senior leadership may be accurate in assessing a seven-year window to recover the military. However, in what universe can that be considered a plan, asks Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Brendan Gamache

Is the CAF past the point of no return?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
  • Perhaps the Liberals need to do more than make promises of massive budget increases if there are too few personnel left in uniform to

Is the CAF past the point of no return?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 7, 2025
  • Perhaps the Liberals need to do more than make promises of massive budget increases if there are too few personnel left in uniform to
Senior leadership may be accurate in assessing a seven-year window to recover the military. However, in what universe can that be considered a plan, asks Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Brendan Gamache

Parliamentarians celebrate Fourth of July at Lornado amid trade war, annexation threats

  • A smaller crowd than usual gathered at Lornado to celebrate Independence Day, as sliders, corn dogs, and California wine was served to members of
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps present the colours at the Fourth of July celebration. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Parliamentarians celebrate Fourth of July at Lornado amid trade war, annexation threats

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
  • A smaller crowd than usual gathered at Lornado to celebrate Independence Day, as sliders, corn dogs, and California wine was served to members of

Parliamentarians celebrate Fourth of July at Lornado amid trade war, annexation threats

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 7, 2025
  • A smaller crowd than usual gathered at Lornado to celebrate Independence Day, as sliders, corn dogs, and California wine was served to members of
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps present the colours at the Fourth of July celebration. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

It’s time to end Canada’s control over First Nations identity

  • Despite promises to gradually transfer control of status registration to First Nations, there is no roadmap, no new funding model, and no accountability.
Opinion | BY KYRA WILSON | July 7, 2025
Rebecca Alty, Mark Carney
Rebecca Alty, Mark Carney
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. First Nations cannot be the only group held back by outdated legislation, and an unaccountable bureaucracy, writes Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s time to end Canada’s control over First Nations identity

Opinion | BY KYRA WILSON | July 7, 2025
  • Despite promises to gradually transfer control of status registration to First Nations, there is no roadmap, no new funding model, and no accountability.

It’s time to end Canada’s control over First Nations identity

Opinion | BY KYRA WILSON | July 7, 2025
  • Despite promises to gradually transfer control of status registration to First Nations, there is no roadmap, no new funding model, and no accountability.
Rebecca Alty, Mark Carney
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. First Nations cannot be the only group held back by outdated legislation, and an unaccountable bureaucracy, writes Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chinese boats get feds in hot water

  • Plus, Ford and Smith sell their ‘pipe’line dream.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
Chrystia Freelan
Chrystia Freelan
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has criticized a decision by BC Ferries to buy vessels made in China. A Commons committee is meeting on that topic today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chinese boats get feds in hot water

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
  • Plus, Ford and Smith sell their ‘pipe’line dream.

Chinese boats get feds in hot water

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
  • Plus, Ford and Smith sell their ‘pipe’line dream.
Chrystia Freelan
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has criticized a decision by BC Ferries to buy vessels made in China. A Commons committee is meeting on that topic today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal major projects office ‘should not take the place of proper consultation with First Nations,’ says AFN national chief

  • 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
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said in an Intergovernmental Affairs press release on June 26 that the One Canadian Economy Act 'marks a historic milestone in creating a stronger, more inclusive Canada—one where Indigenous partnership is not only valued, but is fundamental to every step of development.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal major projects office ‘should not take the place of proper consultation with First Nations,’ says AFN national chief

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
  • 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

Federal major projects office ‘should not take the place of proper consultation with First Nations,’ says AFN national chief

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
  • 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

Environment groups want ‘national interest’ defined in Liberals’ One Economy law

  • 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
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
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

Environment groups want ‘national interest’ defined in Liberals’ One Economy law

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
  • 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

Environment groups want ‘national interest’ defined in Liberals’ One Economy law

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 7, 2025
  • 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

An invitation to parliamentarians: let’s build an all-party men’s mental health caucus

  • The caucus will look at what can be done in the realms of education, employment, family, mental health services and civic society, all with
Opinion | BY SENATOR PATRICK BRAZEAU, ROB WHITLEY, JUSTIN TROTTIER | July 7, 2025
Non-affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau is an advocate for mental health for men and boys. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

An invitation to parliamentarians: let’s build an all-party men’s mental health caucus

Opinion | BY SENATOR PATRICK BRAZEAU, ROB WHITLEY, JUSTIN TROTTIER | July 7, 2025
  • The caucus will look at what can be done in the realms of education, employment, family, mental health services and civic society, all with

An invitation to parliamentarians: let’s build an all-party men’s mental health caucus

Opinion | BY SENATOR PATRICK BRAZEAU, ROB WHITLEY, JUSTIN TROTTIER | July 7, 2025
  • The caucus will look at what can be done in the realms of education, employment, family, mental health services and civic society, all with
Non-affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau is an advocate for mental health for men and boys. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will the NDP emulate New York City’s Mamdani?

  • Just because a 'new American left' might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
NDP interim leader Don Davies, left, and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who won New York City's mayoral primary race last week, may have dramatically changed the dynamics of left-wing politics in the U.S., writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Will the NDP emulate New York City’s Mamdani?

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
  • Just because a 'new American left' might be surging in the U.S., that doesn’t mean it’ll also happen here in Canada.

Will the NDP emulate New York City’s Mamdani?

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 7, 2025
  • 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

Don’t ignore role of climate change in recent rockslide tragedy: letter writer

  • Re: “Members’ statements from June 20,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 25, 2025). Without question, we all grieve the loss of life
Opinion | July 7, 2025
typewriter
typewriter
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Don’t ignore role of climate change in recent rockslide tragedy: letter writer

Opinion | July 7, 2025
  • Re: “Members’ statements from June 20,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 25, 2025). Without question, we all grieve the loss of life

Don’t ignore role of climate change in recent rockslide tragedy: letter writer

Opinion | July 7, 2025
  • Re: “Members’ statements from June 20,” (The Hill Times, letter to the editor, June 25, 2025). Without question, we all grieve the loss of life
typewriter
Image courtesy of Pexels.com

Chants of ‘shame’ erupt at Conservative AGM in GTA after organizer ‘unfairly’ disqualifies a slate of 30 candidates

  • 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
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 7, 2025
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

Chants of ‘shame’ erupt at Conservative AGM in GTA after organizer ‘unfairly’ disqualifies a slate of 30 candidates

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 7, 2025
  • 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

Chants of ‘shame’ erupt at Conservative AGM in GTA after organizer ‘unfairly’ disqualifies a slate of 30 candidates

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 7, 2025
  • 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

Axworthy’s not wrong: Carney does look like he’s taking a ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump, so far

  • Carney is obviously talking to Trump behind the scenes, but he better start showing Canadians that he has some backbone, too. As difficult as
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Axworthy’s not wrong: Carney does look like he’s taking a ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump, so far

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 7, 2025
  • Carney is obviously talking to Trump behind the scenes, but he better start showing Canadians that he has some backbone, too. As difficult as

Axworthy’s not wrong: Carney does look like he’s taking a ‘bootlicking’ approach to Trump, so far

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 7, 2025
  • Carney is obviously talking to Trump behind the scenes, but he better start showing Canadians that he has some backbone, too. As difficult as
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Major projects beget major challenges

  • 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
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 7, 2025
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

Major projects beget major challenges

Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 7, 2025
  • 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

Major projects beget major challenges

Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 7, 2025
  • 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
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Priorities for a troubled electorate

  • This fall, the government has to focus on delivering on past promises and ensuring programs are reaching Canadians.
Opinion | BY CHRISTIAN VON DONAT | September 12, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party 'have done an excellent job focusing their priorities on why so many Canadians are unhappy,' and want the next election to be framed as a 'change-election,' writes Christian von Donat, a vice-president at Impact Public Affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Priorities for a troubled electorate

Opinion | BY CHRISTIAN VON DONAT | September 12, 2024
  • This fall, the government has to focus on delivering on past promises and ensuring programs are reaching Canadians.

Priorities for a troubled electorate

Opinion | BY CHRISTIAN VON DONAT | September 12, 2024
  • This fall, the government has to focus on delivering on past promises and ensuring programs are reaching Canadians.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party 'have done an excellent job focusing their priorities on why so many Canadians are unhappy,' and want the next election to be framed as a 'change-election,' writes Christian von Donat, a vice-president at Impact Public Affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Elections Canada braces for mammoth byelection ballot count as protesters sign up dozens of candidates

  • John Dale, one of 77 candidates running in LaSalle–Émard–Verdun, Que., as part of a protest for electoral reform, said disruption is expected in social
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | September 12, 2024
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault.
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault.
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault. Elections Canada is running simulations to 'adapt our procedures to avoid unnecessary delays' in counting ballot papers with 91 candidates in LaSalle–Émard–Verdun, Que., on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Elections Canada braces for mammoth byelection ballot count as protesters sign up dozens of candidates

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | September 12, 2024
  • John Dale, one of 77 candidates running in LaSalle–Émard–Verdun, Que., as part of a protest for electoral reform, said disruption is expected in social

Elections Canada braces for mammoth byelection ballot count as protesters sign up dozens of candidates

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | September 12, 2024
  • John Dale, one of 77 candidates running in LaSalle–Émard–Verdun, Que., as part of a protest for electoral reform, said disruption is expected in social
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault.
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault. Elections Canada is running simulations to 'adapt our procedures to avoid unnecessary delays' in counting ballot papers with 91 candidates in LaSalle–Émard–Verdun, Que., on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fish fight

  • Plus, Tom Clark testifies for the condo purchase probe.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 12, 2024
Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier is under fire from some of her provincial counterparts after a contentious meeting last month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fish fight

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 12, 2024
  • Plus, Tom Clark testifies for the condo purchase probe.

Fish fight

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 12, 2024
  • Plus, Tom Clark testifies for the condo purchase probe.
Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier is under fire from some of her provincial counterparts after a contentious meeting last month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre didn’t bully Singh into breaking Liberal deal

  • I’d suggest Pierre Poilievre likely knew Jagmeet Singh would inevitably cancel the deal with the Liberals this fall, which is why he ran his
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 11, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Poilievre is benefiting from a common logical fallacy, specifically the one referred to as 'causation implying correlation,' writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Poilievre didn’t bully Singh into breaking Liberal deal

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 11, 2024
  • I’d suggest Pierre Poilievre likely knew Jagmeet Singh would inevitably cancel the deal with the Liberals this fall, which is why he ran his

Poilievre didn’t bully Singh into breaking Liberal deal

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | September 11, 2024
  • I’d suggest Pierre Poilievre likely knew Jagmeet Singh would inevitably cancel the deal with the Liberals this fall, which is why he ran his
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Poilievre is benefiting from a common logical fallacy, specifically the one referred to as 'causation implying correlation,' writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Voters want a financial system aligned with climate action

  • Requiring climate transition plans is one key policy, as is clarifying that group leaders should aim to help mitigate climate change and its resulting
Opinion | BY JULIE SEGAL | September 11, 2024
Independent Senator Rosa Galvez introduced Bill S-243, The Climate Aligned Finance Act, in the Senate in March 2022. The bill completed second reading in June 2023, and is currently under consideration by the Senate's Banking, Commerce and the Economy committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Voters want a financial system aligned with climate action

Opinion | BY JULIE SEGAL | September 11, 2024
  • Requiring climate transition plans is one key policy, as is clarifying that group leaders should aim to help mitigate climate change and its resulting

Voters want a financial system aligned with climate action

Opinion | BY JULIE SEGAL | September 11, 2024
  • Requiring climate transition plans is one key policy, as is clarifying that group leaders should aim to help mitigate climate change and its resulting
Independent Senator Rosa Galvez introduced Bill S-243, The Climate Aligned Finance Act, in the Senate in March 2022. The bill completed second reading in June 2023, and is currently under consideration by the Senate's Banking, Commerce and the Economy committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Climate-resilient infrastructure: a burning platform

  • Recent climate-related disasters are shining a bright light on another serious problem: their huge negative impact on critical infrastructure, deepened by infrastructure failings. 
Opinion | BY RODRIGUE GILBERT | September 11, 2024
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Sean Fraser. Too often, infrastructure investments seem to be at the mercy of political gamesmanship between parties and orders of government, writes Rodrigue Gilbert. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Climate-resilient infrastructure: a burning platform

Opinion | BY RODRIGUE GILBERT | September 11, 2024
  • Recent climate-related disasters are shining a bright light on another serious problem: their huge negative impact on critical infrastructure, deepened by infrastructure failings. 

Climate-resilient infrastructure: a burning platform

Opinion | BY RODRIGUE GILBERT | September 11, 2024
  • Recent climate-related disasters are shining a bright light on another serious problem: their huge negative impact on critical infrastructure, deepened by infrastructure failings. 
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Sean Fraser. Too often, infrastructure investments seem to be at the mercy of political gamesmanship between parties and orders of government, writes Rodrigue Gilbert. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre urges NDP to support his non-confidence motion when Parliament resumes

  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a press conference in Parliament Hill’s West Block today to announce that he will present a non-confidence motion “at
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 11, 2024
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre urges NDP to support his non-confidence motion when Parliament resumes

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 11, 2024
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a press conference in Parliament Hill’s West Block today to announce that he will present a non-confidence motion “at

Poilievre urges NDP to support his non-confidence motion when Parliament resumes

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 11, 2024
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a press conference in Parliament Hill’s West Block today to announce that he will present a non-confidence motion “at
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Blame games on politically-targeted bot campaigns ‘irresponsible’ without verification, says researcher

  • Newsrooms ‘didn't do a great job’ when first reporting on the bots promoting a Poilievre rally, and that’s ‘the danger in horse race political
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | September 11, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
An Aug. 28 McGill University report found 'no evidence' that any political party was behind a series of bot posts about a rally held by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in Northern Ontario this summer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Blame games on politically-targeted bot campaigns ‘irresponsible’ without verification, says researcher

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | September 11, 2024
  • Newsrooms ‘didn't do a great job’ when first reporting on the bots promoting a Poilievre rally, and that’s ‘the danger in horse race political

Blame games on politically-targeted bot campaigns ‘irresponsible’ without verification, says researcher

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | September 11, 2024
  • Newsrooms ‘didn't do a great job’ when first reporting on the bots promoting a Poilievre rally, and that’s ‘the danger in horse race political
Pierre Poilievre
An Aug. 28 McGill University report found 'no evidence' that any political party was behind a series of bot posts about a rally held by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in Northern Ontario this summer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Consulting the diaspora key to unlocking strong partnerships in Africa

  • There is no formal framework through which the diaspora can shape Canada-Africa relations, making it challenging to influence policy.
Opinion | BY MAFOYA DOSSOUMON | September 11, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly
In August, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced the start of a month-long public consultation for Canada's new policy for African engagement. Canada must bring Africa from the periphery to the core of its foreign policy, writes Mafoya Dossoumon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Consulting the diaspora key to unlocking strong partnerships in Africa

Opinion | BY MAFOYA DOSSOUMON | September 11, 2024
  • There is no formal framework through which the diaspora can shape Canada-Africa relations, making it challenging to influence policy.

Consulting the diaspora key to unlocking strong partnerships in Africa

Opinion | BY MAFOYA DOSSOUMON | September 11, 2024
  • There is no formal framework through which the diaspora can shape Canada-Africa relations, making it challenging to influence policy.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly
In August, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced the start of a month-long public consultation for Canada's new policy for African engagement. Canada must bring Africa from the periphery to the core of its foreign policy, writes Mafoya Dossoumon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hogue inquiry to return after summer’s ‘disturbing’ lack of focus on foreign interference, says Stephanie Carvin

  • The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions begins its second round of public hearings on Sept. 16.
News | BY STUART BENSON | September 11, 2024
Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2024.
Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2024.
Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue and the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference will return on Sept. 16 with public hearings to broaden the study's focus to the strength of Canada’s democratic institutions, and the experiences of affected diaspora communities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hogue inquiry to return after summer’s ‘disturbing’ lack of focus on foreign interference, says Stephanie Carvin

News | BY STUART BENSON | September 11, 2024
  • The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions begins its second round of public hearings on Sept. 16.

Hogue inquiry to return after summer’s ‘disturbing’ lack of focus on foreign interference, says Stephanie Carvin

News | BY STUART BENSON | September 11, 2024
  • The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions begins its second round of public hearings on Sept. 16.
Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2024.
Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue and the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference will return on Sept. 16 with public hearings to broaden the study's focus to the strength of Canada’s democratic institutions, and the experiences of affected diaspora communities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal Liberals face ‘wipeout’ in B.C. blue wave, say pollsters

  • Angus Reid’s Shachi Kurl says B.C. United sunk under a rising Conservative tide, and warns previously safe Vancouver federal Liberal ridings could face similar
News | BY STUART BENSON | September 11, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the Liberal caucus at its winter retreat in West Block on Jan. 27, 2023, before the House resumes sitting for the first time in 2023.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the Liberal caucus at its winter retreat in West Block on Jan. 27, 2023, before the House resumes sitting for the first time in 2023.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal caucus held their summer retreat in Nanaimo, B.C., where provincial pollsters say the landscape is shaky for the party in the next federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal Liberals face ‘wipeout’ in B.C. blue wave, say pollsters

News | BY STUART BENSON | September 11, 2024
  • Angus Reid’s Shachi Kurl says B.C. United sunk under a rising Conservative tide, and warns previously safe Vancouver federal Liberal ridings could face similar

Federal Liberals face ‘wipeout’ in B.C. blue wave, say pollsters

News | BY STUART BENSON | September 11, 2024
  • Angus Reid’s Shachi Kurl says B.C. United sunk under a rising Conservative tide, and warns previously safe Vancouver federal Liberal ridings could face similar
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the Liberal caucus at its winter retreat in West Block on Jan. 27, 2023, before the House resumes sitting for the first time in 2023.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal caucus held their summer retreat in Nanaimo, B.C., where provincial pollsters say the landscape is shaky for the party in the next federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada faces $100-million forfeiture ‘test case’ as Russian airline sues over grounded plane

  • Canada gave itself the power to repurpose assets seized from sanctioned individuals and entities as part of the 2022 federal budget.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 11, 2024
Under Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, Global Affairs Canada has sanctioned 1,500 Russian individuals and 646 entities as of Sept. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada faces $100-million forfeiture ‘test case’ as Russian airline sues over grounded plane

News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 11, 2024
  • Canada gave itself the power to repurpose assets seized from sanctioned individuals and entities as part of the 2022 federal budget.

Canada faces $100-million forfeiture ‘test case’ as Russian airline sues over grounded plane

News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 11, 2024
  • Canada gave itself the power to repurpose assets seized from sanctioned individuals and entities as part of the 2022 federal budget.
Under Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, Global Affairs Canada has sanctioned 1,500 Russian individuals and 646 entities as of Sept. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Learning from Gaudreau

  • The deaths of hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau give us all the chance to reflect on how they brought people together during their
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 11, 2024
As we grieve the Gaudreaus, let us remember the simple lessons their lives taught us, and that they are transferable beyond the ice, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CityNews

Learning from Gaudreau

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 11, 2024
  • The deaths of hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau give us all the chance to reflect on how they brought people together during their

Learning from Gaudreau

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | September 11, 2024
  • The deaths of hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau give us all the chance to reflect on how they brought people together during their
As we grieve the Gaudreaus, let us remember the simple lessons their lives taught us, and that they are transferable beyond the ice, writes Tim Powers. Screenshot courtesy of CityNews

End of Liberal-NDP deal bodes ill for any chance of House civility

  • A key pillar of the supply-and-confidence agreement signed between the Liberals and NDP in March 2022 was for there to be “no surprises.” Well,
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 11, 2024
The House of Commons is going to be an even more tetchy place now that the Liberal-NDP deal is over. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

End of Liberal-NDP deal bodes ill for any chance of House civility

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 11, 2024
  • A key pillar of the supply-and-confidence agreement signed between the Liberals and NDP in March 2022 was for there to be “no surprises.” Well,

End of Liberal-NDP deal bodes ill for any chance of House civility

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 11, 2024
  • A key pillar of the supply-and-confidence agreement signed between the Liberals and NDP in March 2022 was for there to be “no surprises.” Well,
The House of Commons is going to be an even more tetchy place now that the Liberal-NDP deal is over. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Improve access to prostate cancer diagnosis tools: Cancer Society volunteer

  • I am an emergency medicine physician, but more importantly, I am a husband, a father, a brother, a son, and a friend. At age
Opinion | September 11, 2024

Improve access to prostate cancer diagnosis tools: Cancer Society volunteer

Opinion | September 11, 2024
  • I am an emergency medicine physician, but more importantly, I am a husband, a father, a brother, a son, and a friend. At age

Improve access to prostate cancer diagnosis tools: Cancer Society volunteer

Opinion | September 11, 2024
  • I am an emergency medicine physician, but more importantly, I am a husband, a father, a brother, a son, and a friend. At age

Ontario could go further in relaxing prohibition-era rules, says letter writer

  • Kudos to our premier for allowing beer and wine to be sold in convenience and corner stores across Ontario, and for his expansion of
Opinion | September 11, 2024
Doug Ford
Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

Ontario could go further in relaxing prohibition-era rules, says letter writer

Opinion | September 11, 2024
  • Kudos to our premier for allowing beer and wine to be sold in convenience and corner stores across Ontario, and for his expansion of

Ontario could go further in relaxing prohibition-era rules, says letter writer

Opinion | September 11, 2024
  • Kudos to our premier for allowing beer and wine to be sold in convenience and corner stores across Ontario, and for his expansion of
Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

Like his father, Trudeau will know when to quit

  • Justin Trudeau will see the writing on the wall, and give the Liberal Party a chance to choose a new leader.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 11, 2024
Pierre Trudeau, left, knew when his time was up. His son, Justin Trudeau, will choose to go out on top, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Library and Archives Canada and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Like his father, Trudeau will know when to quit

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 11, 2024
  • Justin Trudeau will see the writing on the wall, and give the Liberal Party a chance to choose a new leader.

Like his father, Trudeau will know when to quit

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 11, 2024
  • Justin Trudeau will see the writing on the wall, and give the Liberal Party a chance to choose a new leader.
Pierre Trudeau, left, knew when his time was up. His son, Justin Trudeau, will choose to go out on top, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Library and Archives Canada and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Wake up, Canada: there’s no health or wealth without proper funding of health research

  • Canada provides significantly more in annual subsidies for the fossil fuel industry than it does to conduct the research that underpins the health and
Opinion | BY ABRAHAM FUKS, JOHN BERGERON, ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER | September 11, 2024
Minister of Health Mark Holland makes an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Program at Dentistry at Bank St in Ottawa on Aug. 7, 2024.
Minister of Health Mark Holland makes an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Program at Dentistry at Bank St in Ottawa on Aug. 7, 2024.
Health Minister Mark Holland. Funding for investigator-driven health research is the water that is necessary to produce the fruits of health and wealth for Canadians, write Abraham Fuks, John Bergeron, and Senator Stanley Kutcher. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Wake up, Canada: there’s no health or wealth without proper funding of health research

Opinion | BY ABRAHAM FUKS, JOHN BERGERON, ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER | September 11, 2024
  • Canada provides significantly more in annual subsidies for the fossil fuel industry than it does to conduct the research that underpins the health and

Wake up, Canada: there’s no health or wealth without proper funding of health research

Opinion | BY ABRAHAM FUKS, JOHN BERGERON, ISG SENATOR STANLEY KUTCHER | September 11, 2024
  • Canada provides significantly more in annual subsidies for the fossil fuel industry than it does to conduct the research that underpins the health and
Minister of Health Mark Holland makes an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Program at Dentistry at Bank St in Ottawa on Aug. 7, 2024.
Health Minister Mark Holland. Funding for investigator-driven health research is the water that is necessary to produce the fruits of health and wealth for Canadians, write Abraham Fuks, John Bergeron, and Senator Stanley Kutcher. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative MP Chong to explore Canada-Taiwan partnership at Sept. 11 event

  • SATURDAY, SEPT. 7—SUNDAY, SEPT. 15 Week of Mexico in Canada—The Embassy of Mexico hosts the Week of Mexico in Canada, and the second edition
Conservative MPs Michael Chong and Luc Berthold attend a meeting of the Special Committee on the Canada–People’s Republic of China Relationship in West Block on March 26, 2024.
Conservative MPs Michael Chong and Luc Berthold attend a meeting of the Special Committee on the Canada–People’s Republic of China Relationship in West Block on March 26, 2024.
Conservative MP Michael Chong will participate in a seminar hosted by the Toronto Region Board of Trade, and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative MP Chong to explore Canada-Taiwan partnership at Sept. 11 event

  • SATURDAY, SEPT. 7—SUNDAY, SEPT. 15 Week of Mexico in Canada—The Embassy of Mexico hosts the Week of Mexico in Canada, and the second edition

Conservative MP Chong to explore Canada-Taiwan partnership at Sept. 11 event

  • SATURDAY, SEPT. 7—SUNDAY, SEPT. 15 Week of Mexico in Canada—The Embassy of Mexico hosts the Week of Mexico in Canada, and the second edition
Conservative MPs Michael Chong and Luc Berthold attend a meeting of the Special Committee on the Canada–People’s Republic of China Relationship in West Block on March 26, 2024.
Conservative MP Michael Chong will participate in a seminar hosted by the Toronto Region Board of Trade, and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal MP Ehsassi named one of Canada’s most influential lawyers

  • Also, Senator Petten takes on a new role, Don Boudria has a lot to celebrate, and former Alberta NDP minister Shannon Phillips joins strategy
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 11, 2024
Canadian Lawyer magazine named Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi one of the country’s top 25 most influential lawyers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal MP Ehsassi named one of Canada’s most influential lawyers

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 11, 2024
  • Also, Senator Petten takes on a new role, Don Boudria has a lot to celebrate, and former Alberta NDP minister Shannon Phillips joins strategy

Liberal MP Ehsassi named one of Canada’s most influential lawyers

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 11, 2024
  • Also, Senator Petten takes on a new role, Don Boudria has a lot to celebrate, and former Alberta NDP minister Shannon Phillips joins strategy
Canadian Lawyer magazine named Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi one of the country’s top 25 most influential lawyers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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