How well is the government meeting its diversity targets? The 2023-24 Employment Equity report offers a window into federal efforts to bring about change.
The 2023-24 employment equity report is likely to be the last analysis occurring during a period of growth in the core public service, as the government embarks on a spending review across all departments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
How well is the government meeting its diversity targets? The 2023-24 Employment Equity report offers a window into federal efforts to bring about change.
How well is the government meeting its diversity targets? The 2023-24 Employment Equity report offers a window into federal efforts to bring about change.
The 2023-24 employment equity report is likely to be the last analysis occurring during a period of growth in the core public service, as the government embarks on a spending review across all departments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
First Nations are in a legal bind with drugs coming into our communities. Under current federal legislation, Canada Post requires 'reasonable grounds' before they
The issue of drugs in mail sent through Canada Post goes far beyond one Crown corporation. Our sovereignty means nothing if we cannot control what comes into our own territories, writes Michael Yellowback and Angela Levasseur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
First Nations are in a legal bind with drugs coming into our communities. Under current federal legislation, Canada Post requires 'reasonable grounds' before they
First Nations are in a legal bind with drugs coming into our communities. Under current federal legislation, Canada Post requires 'reasonable grounds' before they
The issue of drugs in mail sent through Canada Post goes far beyond one Crown corporation. Our sovereignty means nothing if we cannot control what comes into our own territories, writes Michael Yellowback and Angela Levasseur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
We should also hope that the lawless nature of Donald Trump’s trade negotiations will be restrained not only by the actions of other major
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Official White House photograph by Emily J. Higgins
A proposed system of parallel reviews aims to disallow anti-competitive mergers or collaborations, but could block transactions that benefit airline passengers and likely reduce
If economies of scale allow large airlines to operate more efficiently than small ones, airline passengers may well be better off when two airlines merge, writes Matthew Lau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A proposed system of parallel reviews aims to disallow anti-competitive mergers or collaborations, but could block transactions that benefit airline passengers and likely reduce
A proposed system of parallel reviews aims to disallow anti-competitive mergers or collaborations, but could block transactions that benefit airline passengers and likely reduce
If economies of scale allow large airlines to operate more efficiently than small ones, airline passengers may well be better off when two airlines merge, writes Matthew Lau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with First Nations chiefs today to address opposition to his new major projects fast-tracking law. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, an unofficial India-Canada conference is happening in Ottawa today.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with First Nations chiefs today to address opposition to his new major projects fast-tracking law. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has seven confirmed staffers officially working in her office as of mid-July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, an updated look at National Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Andrew Green has been named director of operations.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has seven confirmed staffers officially working in her office as of mid-July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Severe cuts to the budgets of UN humanitarian agencies, including those dealing with refugees and children, have set off panic through the organization.
Severe cuts to the budgets of UN humanitarian agencies, including those dealing with refugees and children, have set off panic through the organization.
Severe cuts to the budgets of UN humanitarian agencies, including those dealing with refugees and children, have set off panic through the organization.
Bob Rae is Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bill C-5 includes 'very dangerous' language that gives 'sweeping powers' to cabinet to disregard important laws, says Kate Kempton, the senior counsel for the
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing a legal challenge against Bill C-5, which allows projects deemed by cabinet to be in the 'national interest' to override several environmental laws. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bill C-5 includes 'very dangerous' language that gives 'sweeping powers' to cabinet to disregard important laws, says Kate Kempton, the senior counsel for the
Bill C-5 includes 'very dangerous' language that gives 'sweeping powers' to cabinet to disregard important laws, says Kate Kempton, the senior counsel for the
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing a legal challenge against Bill C-5, which allows projects deemed by cabinet to be in the 'national interest' to override several environmental laws. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney has championed increased trade and defence links to Europe as part of diversification efforts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada's vacant ambassadorial posting in Germany is just one important embassy abroad that will soon need to be filled as most G7 envoys near
Prime Minister Mark Carney has championed increased trade and defence links to Europe as part of diversification efforts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Norbert Lammert was president of Germany's Bundestag from 2005 to 2017. He now serves as chair of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Both Canada and Germany are 'challenged' by the Trump's administration's 'new understanding' of transatlantic relations, says Norbert Lammert.
Norbert Lammert was president of Germany's Bundestag from 2005 to 2017. He now serves as chair of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the provincial and territorial premiers to discuss the nation's response to the latest tariff action from U.S. President Donald Trump in Huntsville, Ont., on July 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world
THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the provincial and territorial premiers to discuss the nation's response to the latest tariff action from U.S. President Donald Trump in Huntsville, Ont., on July 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney meet alongside the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on June 17. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
India and Canada should see each other not as hesitant allies, but as natural partners for resilient growth.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney meet alongside the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on June 17. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
The political honeymoon Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has enjoyed since the election may have left them unprepared for the strength of the opposition they now face, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The summer months often provide a buffer from intense public scrutiny, but come fall, all eyes will be on the government as it unveils
The political honeymoon Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has enjoyed since the election may have left them unprepared for the strength of the opposition they now face, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Five cranes currently surround Centre Block. Three sit inside the Parliament Welcome Centre pit to facilitate construction of the new underground complex, with two flanking Centre Block's east and west ends to haul material in and out of its internal courtyards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Meanwhile, workers continue to haul bedrock out from under the historic Centre Block building as part of excavations that will reach 23 metres below
Five cranes currently surround Centre Block. Three sit inside the Parliament Welcome Centre pit to facilitate construction of the new underground complex, with two flanking Centre Block's east and west ends to haul material in and out of its internal courtyards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux’s term is up on Sept. 2. The House and Senate finance committees both passed motions urging his reappointment.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux’s term is up soon, with no replacement named as a major fall reset is about to unfold.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux’s term is up on Sept. 2. The House and Senate finance committees both passed motions urging his reappointment.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Volume production and technical innovations have brought the price of solar panels down so low that China is exporting them in huge quantities even to developing countries, writes Gwynne Dyer.
Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Coal, gas, and oil account for about 75 per cent of overall greenhouse gas emissions, so seeing countries like China rapidly switching to cheaper
Volume production and technical innovations have brought the price of solar panels down so low that China is exporting them in huge quantities even to developing countries, writes Gwynne Dyer.
Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Highly restrictive bid criteria made competition 'impossible' for Canadian and European companies to secure the contract for military night-vision goggles, says a filing from
Defence Minister David McGuinty said he would 'look into' the terms of the contract before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal called for the government to put a hold on the procurement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Highly restrictive bid criteria made competition 'impossible' for Canadian and European companies to secure the contract for military night-vision goggles, says a filing from
Highly restrictive bid criteria made competition 'impossible' for Canadian and European companies to secure the contract for military night-vision goggles, says a filing from
Defence Minister David McGuinty said he would 'look into' the terms of the contract before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal called for the government to put a hold on the procurement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has filled some key staff positions in his new ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has made progress in staffing up his new office, and Rob Jamieson is chief of staff
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has filled some key staff positions in his new ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A technical loophole is letting us undermine our climate commitments, and ignores the fundamental reality that greenhouse gas emissions affect our climate regardless of
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson and the government should reconsider the decision and require a comprehensive environmental assessment of the Vista coal mine expansion, writes Stephen Wilton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A technical loophole is letting us undermine our climate commitments, and ignores the fundamental reality that greenhouse gas emissions affect our climate regardless of
A technical loophole is letting us undermine our climate commitments, and ignores the fundamental reality that greenhouse gas emissions affect our climate regardless of
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson and the government should reconsider the decision and require a comprehensive environmental assessment of the Vista coal mine expansion, writes Stephen Wilton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
As the federal Liberals move forward with their financial review, it’s important that they are transparent with Canadians about the actual real-life impacts of
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in the West Block on June 20, 2025, after the passage of Bill C-5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As the federal Liberals move forward with their financial review, it’s important that they are transparent with Canadians about the actual real-life impacts of
As the federal Liberals move forward with their financial review, it’s important that they are transparent with Canadians about the actual real-life impacts of
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in the West Block on June 20, 2025, after the passage of Bill C-5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As a part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, right, spending review of government operations, departments that serve Indigenous Peoples—including Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada led by Minister Rebecca Alty, left—must be required to fulfill their spending obligations and "get the money out the door," writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
CIRNAC and ISC must be forced to actually get the money out the door to Indigenous communities because this is the rare case in
As a part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, right, spending review of government operations, departments that serve Indigenous Peoples—including Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada led by Minister Rebecca Alty, left—must be required to fulfill their spending obligations and "get the money out the door," writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said in a recent speech that the climate is changing, and the Canadian economy has to be retooled to reflect that reality, but Shawn McCarthy argues that Hodgson's government has not demonstrated the same urgency around clean-economy policies that it has shown with deregulation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It will take enormous commitment and discipline to meet the bold promise of making Canada a clean energy superpower—traits that have not yet been
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said in a recent speech that the climate is changing, and the Canadian economy has to be retooled to reflect that reality, but Shawn McCarthy argues that Hodgson's government has not demonstrated the same urgency around clean-economy policies that it has shown with deregulation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Re: “Palestinian Canadians race against time and each other as Gazan visa cap threatens hope of family reunification,” (The Hill Times, Jan. 22). Stuart Benson’s
Re: “Palestinian Canadians race against time and each other as Gazan visa cap threatens hope of family reunification,” (The Hill Times, Jan. 22). Stuart Benson’s
Re: “Palestinian Canadians race against time and each other as Gazan visa cap threatens hope of family reunification,” (The Hill Times, Jan. 22). Stuart Benson’s
Re: “High prices, lack of charging infrastructure must be addressed to accommodate 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, say auto industry reps,”
Re: “High prices, lack of charging infrastructure must be addressed to accommodate 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, say auto industry reps,”
Re: “High prices, lack of charging infrastructure must be addressed to accommodate 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, say auto industry reps,”
MONDAY, JAN. 29 House Sitting—Parliamentarians return to Ottawa following six weeks in their constituencies. The House will sit until Friday, Feb. 16. The House
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault will take part in a panel discussion titled, 'Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future of Work,' hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa on Monday, Jan. 29, at the NAC in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MONDAY, JAN. 29 House Sitting—Parliamentarians return to Ottawa following six weeks in their constituencies. The House will sit until Friday, Feb. 16. The House
MONDAY, JAN. 29 House Sitting—Parliamentarians return to Ottawa following six weeks in their constituencies. The House will sit until Friday, Feb. 16. The House
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault will take part in a panel discussion titled, 'Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future of Work,' hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa on Monday, Jan. 29, at the NAC in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
An experienced public servant, Nathalie Drouin is the new national security and intelligence adviser to the prime minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
This year will be when the judicial inquiry into foreign interference will 'finally get rolling,' says national security expert Wesley Wark.
An experienced public servant, Nathalie Drouin is the new national security and intelligence adviser to the prime minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The now-annual fundraiser in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada returned for its second in-person event post-pandemic at the Métropolitain Brasserie for a sold-out philanthropic
Dance for Her organizer Heather Bakken of the Pendulum Group, right, alongside fellow organizers KAN Strategies' Greg MacEachern, left, and Deloitte Canada's Shannon Kot, announces the winning raffle ticket on Jan. 25, at the annual fundraiser in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
The now-annual fundraiser in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada returned for its second in-person event post-pandemic at the Métropolitain Brasserie for a sold-out philanthropic
The now-annual fundraiser in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada returned for its second in-person event post-pandemic at the Métropolitain Brasserie for a sold-out philanthropic
Dance for Her organizer Heather Bakken of the Pendulum Group, right, alongside fellow organizers KAN Strategies' Greg MacEachern, left, and Deloitte Canada's Shannon Kot, announces the winning raffle ticket on Jan. 25, at the annual fundraiser in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre lambasted the Montreal and Quebec City mayors on social media in recent days, calling them 'incompetent' for their housing policies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre 'is looking at people to blame for problems that exist in the big cities,' but the challenge is how to
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre lambasted the Montreal and Quebec City mayors on social media in recent days, calling them 'incompetent' for their housing policies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon says priority legislation for the Liberals this winter include Bill C-57, which would implement the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement; and Bill C-50, the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
The Liberals need to reconnect with issues that impact voters' everyday lives, says pollster Greg Lyle, but the clock is ticking.
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon says priority legislation for the Liberals this winter include Bill C-57, which would implement the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement; and Bill C-50, the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
Justice Minister Arif Virani, pictured in Ottawa on Oct. 5, 2023. At CIJA's conference on Oct. 17, 2023, he recommitted the Liberal government to introducing legislation to combat online hate, but it still has yet to be delivered, writes Richard Marceau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The federal government has a central role to play in combating online antisemitism, and legislation can be delayed no longer. Such a law should
Justice Minister Arif Virani, pictured in Ottawa on Oct. 5, 2023. At CIJA's conference on Oct. 17, 2023, he recommitted the Liberal government to introducing legislation to combat online hate, but it still has yet to be delivered, writes Richard Marceau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
An antidote to the pandemic's economic aftershocks, the Student Work Placement Program is helping to course-correct the impacts COVID-19 had on skills development, and
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault. In Budget 2023, the Student Work Placement Program was extended by one year. Advocates of the program are calling for the government to make it permanent. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
An antidote to the pandemic's economic aftershocks, the Student Work Placement Program is helping to course-correct the impacts COVID-19 had on skills development, and
An antidote to the pandemic's economic aftershocks, the Student Work Placement Program is helping to course-correct the impacts COVID-19 had on skills development, and
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault. In Budget 2023, the Student Work Placement Program was extended by one year. Advocates of the program are calling for the government to make it permanent. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. The decisions Canada makes are crucial, as calls grow louder for it to support South Africa’s stance at the International Court of Justice, writes Basema Al-Alami. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As the globe grapples with questions of justice and historical accountability, Canada’s role is under a microscope.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. The decisions Canada makes are crucial, as calls grow louder for it to support South Africa’s stance at the International Court of Justice, writes Basema Al-Alami. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Companies engaged in both civilian and military sectors are also adaptable and flexible. They can respond to changing demands and rapidly evolving technological landscapes,
NATO, headed by Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, pictured, knows that it can and must tap into the expertise of member states, both large and small, to meet its evolving security and defence-related needs, writes Iceland's Ambassador to Canada Hlynur Gudjonsson. Image courtesy of Flickr
Companies engaged in both civilian and military sectors are also adaptable and flexible. They can respond to changing demands and rapidly evolving technological landscapes,
Companies engaged in both civilian and military sectors are also adaptable and flexible. They can respond to changing demands and rapidly evolving technological landscapes,
NATO, headed by Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, pictured, knows that it can and must tap into the expertise of member states, both large and small, to meet its evolving security and defence-related needs, writes Iceland's Ambassador to Canada Hlynur Gudjonsson. Image courtesy of Flickr
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, left, and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne have new hires in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Among the new hires in the trade minister’s office is former Ontario deputy minister Sheldon Levy, who’s now a senior adviser to Mary Ng.
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, left, and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne have new hires in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
On Jan. 23, 2024, a Federal Court ruling issued by Justice Richard Mosley concluded that Ottawa’s use of the Emergencies Act in February 2022 in response to the 'Freedom Convoy' was 'not justified.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
This week's ruling observed the same failure of local authorities as the Rouleau Commission, but came to a different conclusion, note legal experts.
On Jan. 23, 2024, a Federal Court ruling issued by Justice Richard Mosley concluded that Ottawa’s use of the Emergencies Act in February 2022 in response to the 'Freedom Convoy' was 'not justified.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada is a wealthy country with top-performing companies in natural resources, manufacturing, and other industries, but its underperformance in innovation and exporting undermines Canada’s
U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Britain colonized these two countries, forcing them into trade imbalances and economic dependency. Both are wealthy countries with top-performing companies. So why does Canada continue to lag behind? The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada is a wealthy country with top-performing companies in natural resources, manufacturing, and other industries, but its underperformance in innovation and exporting undermines Canada’s
Canada is a wealthy country with top-performing companies in natural resources, manufacturing, and other industries, but its underperformance in innovation and exporting undermines Canada’s
U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Britain colonized these two countries, forcing them into trade imbalances and economic dependency. Both are wealthy countries with top-performing companies. So why does Canada continue to lag behind? The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The constant journalistic prattle about how everything is going wrong is driven partly by the advancing age of the journalists concerned, and partly by
'We will send foreigners back to their homelands. Millions of them. That is not a secret plan. That is a promise,' snarled extreme-right German parliamentarian René Springer, pictured, on social media recently. Photograph courtesy of Olaf Kosinsky/Wikimedia Commons
The constant journalistic prattle about how everything is going wrong is driven partly by the advancing age of the journalists concerned, and partly by
The constant journalistic prattle about how everything is going wrong is driven partly by the advancing age of the journalists concerned, and partly by
'We will send foreigners back to their homelands. Millions of them. That is not a secret plan. That is a promise,' snarled extreme-right German parliamentarian René Springer, pictured, on social media recently. Photograph courtesy of Olaf Kosinsky/Wikimedia Commons
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan. Collaboration across sectors is key to addressing the multifaceted barriers faced by immigrant women trained in STEM. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Instead of making full use of this much-needed supply of talent, we do not recognize or remove the many obstacles in their way.
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan. Collaboration across sectors is key to addressing the multifaceted barriers faced by immigrant women trained in STEM. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade