Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing another test in Ottawa today while he works for international consensus in Kananaskis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing another test in Ottawa today while he works for international consensus in Kananaskis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre right, met with U.S. President Donald Trump at G7 in Kananaskis, Alta., for the first time since their Oval Office meeting last month. Screenshot courtesy of X
Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump overshadowed the first day of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre right, met with U.S. President Donald Trump at G7 in Kananaskis, Alta., for the first time since their Oval Office meeting last month. Screenshot courtesy of X
The Bloc Québécois, led by Yves-François Blanchet, are slamming Bill C-5 as an attempt at governmental overreach that risks violating provincial jurisdiction in Quebec.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The One Canadian Economy Act is being rammed through the House via a ‘non-democratic’ process and would result in governmental overreach, say the Bloc
The Bloc Québécois, led by Yves-François Blanchet, are slamming Bill C-5 as an attempt at governmental overreach that risks violating provincial jurisdiction in Quebec.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A bigger paycheque may cause some existing soldiers to stick around, but simply wearing a uniform does not provide relief for the burnt-out personnel who are trades qualified, and in high demand for operations, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician
Unfortunately, the one resource which the military is critically lacking is something that cannot be easily bought: trained personnel.
A bigger paycheque may cause some existing soldiers to stick around, but simply wearing a uniform does not provide relief for the burnt-out personnel who are trades qualified, and in high demand for operations, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says the Liberals should 'think twice' about Bill C-5 and 'giving this kind of wide open political discretion to potentially a different government and a different prime minister.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Bill C-5 ‘is 100 per cent about unfettered political discretion exercised by cabinet,’ says the Green leader.
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says the Liberals should 'think twice' about Bill C-5 and 'giving this kind of wide open political discretion to potentially a different government and a different prime minister.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon. Canada can leverage its respected position to convene a network of flexible alliances and agile institutions, write Stephen J. Toope and Mark Daley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With its pioneering AI history and commitment to global leadership, Canada must help chart a course for much needed, practical governance.
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon. Canada can leverage its respected position to convene a network of flexible alliances and agile institutions, write Stephen J. Toope and Mark Daley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney, Marc-André Blanchard, and Michael Sabia have extensive public service experience which will prove to be an asset in delivering on the government’s
Prime Minister Mark Carney should use the national Liberal caucus as a sounding board before introducing any policy or legislation to better gauge how Canadians might respond, says Donald Savoie, one of the country's leading experts on government machinery. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney, Marc-André Blanchard, and Michael Sabia have extensive public service experience which will prove to be an asset in delivering on the government’s
Mark Carney, Marc-André Blanchard, and Michael Sabia have extensive public service experience which will prove to be an asset in delivering on the government’s
Prime Minister Mark Carney should use the national Liberal caucus as a sounding board before introducing any policy or legislation to better gauge how Canadians might respond, says Donald Savoie, one of the country's leading experts on government machinery. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Conservative campaign team ‘missed the moment’ rather than rising to meet it—ultimately losing the 2025 election, says an unsuccessful Conservative candidate.
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured June 10 on the Hill, has been reaching out to candidates of record from the last election to get their feedback on why the party fell short, and to find out whether they are planning to run in the next campaign, say Conservatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Conservative campaign team ‘missed the moment’ rather than rising to meet it—ultimately losing the 2025 election, says an unsuccessful Conservative candidate.
The Conservative campaign team ‘missed the moment’ rather than rising to meet it—ultimately losing the 2025 election, says an unsuccessful Conservative candidate.
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured June 10 on the Hill, has been reaching out to candidates of record from the last election to get their feedback on why the party fell short, and to find out whether they are planning to run in the next campaign, say Conservatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Amongst NATO’s list of defence-critical raw materials, Canada is well positioned to fill almost all of them, in particular aluminum, cobalt, germanium, gallium, tungsten, titanium, graphite, platinum, and some rare earths, writes Heather Exner-Pirot, director of energy, natural resources and environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Photograph courtesy of Deyler Rivera Segura, Pexels.com
Being a mining superpower isn’t just about mining the most. It’s also about having the ability to supply the material needs of our allies
Amongst NATO’s list of defence-critical raw materials, Canada is well positioned to fill almost all of them, in particular aluminum, cobalt, germanium, gallium, tungsten, titanium, graphite, platinum, and some rare earths, writes Heather Exner-Pirot, director of energy, natural resources and environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Photograph courtesy of Deyler Rivera Segura, Pexels.com
While on the campaign trail, Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to make Canada both the strongest economy in the G7 and an energy superpower, writes Bryan N. Detchou, senior director of natural resources, environment and sustainability with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If we don’t seize this moment, we may not get another. Because if Canada doesn’t step up, others will.
While on the campaign trail, Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to make Canada both the strongest economy in the G7 and an energy superpower, writes Bryan N. Detchou, senior director of natural resources, environment and sustainability with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
These protesters passionately disagree with Trump’s ruthless round-up, detention, and deportation of hundreds of immigrants to a prison in El Salvador. This is the
U.S. President Donald Trump deployed 700 Marines to Los Angeles in reaction to protests against his immigration raids. That is in addition to his federalizing thousands of California National Guard members for the same purpose. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House.
These protesters passionately disagree with Trump’s ruthless round-up, detention, and deportation of hundreds of immigrants to a prison in El Salvador. This is the
These protesters passionately disagree with Trump’s ruthless round-up, detention, and deportation of hundreds of immigrants to a prison in El Salvador. This is the
U.S. President Donald Trump deployed 700 Marines to Los Angeles in reaction to protests against his immigration raids. That is in addition to his federalizing thousands of California National Guard members for the same purpose. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House.
Political commentator Chantal Hébert, left, wrote recently in l’Actualité that she’ll be keeping an eye on Prime Minister Mark Carney, second left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, second right, and former Alberta premier Jason Kenney this summer. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright, Andrew Meade, and Sam Garcia
Also, Michael Sabia will take over from John Hannaford as Privy Council clerk next month, Prince Edward is coming to Ottawa for Canada Day,
Political commentator Chantal Hébert, left, wrote recently in l’Actualité that she’ll be keeping an eye on Prime Minister Mark Carney, second left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, second right, and former Alberta premier Jason Kenney this summer. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright, Andrew Meade, and Sam Garcia
Political parties will never voluntarily hold fair and open nominations. Prime Minister Mark Carney has an opportunity to reform this system by working with
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with reporters outside the Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on June 4, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Political parties will never voluntarily hold fair and open nominations. Prime Minister Mark Carney has an opportunity to reform this system by working with
Political parties will never voluntarily hold fair and open nominations. Prime Minister Mark Carney has an opportunity to reform this system by working with
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with reporters outside the Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on June 4, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A March 2025 report by the International Atomic Energy Agency flagged a serious problem in Canada’s nuclear governance regime. Canada has not incorporated the fundamental safety
A March 2025 report by the International Atomic Energy Agency flagged a serious problem in Canada’s nuclear governance regime. Canada has not incorporated the fundamental safety
A March 2025 report by the International Atomic Energy Agency flagged a serious problem in Canada’s nuclear governance regime. Canada has not incorporated the fundamental safety
Prime Minister Mark Carney's bold agenda will undoubtedly meet obstacles in the form of bureaucratic inertia and the opinions of highly influential voices, including
Prime Minister Mark Carney's ambitious agenda includes a plan to meet NATO's spending commitment of two per cent in this fiscal year and legislation to eliminate the federal barriers to internal trade.
The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney's bold agenda will undoubtedly meet obstacles in the form of bureaucratic inertia and the opinions of highly influential voices, including
Prime Minister Mark Carney's bold agenda will undoubtedly meet obstacles in the form of bureaucratic inertia and the opinions of highly influential voices, including
Prime Minister Mark Carney's ambitious agenda includes a plan to meet NATO's spending commitment of two per cent in this fiscal year and legislation to eliminate the federal barriers to internal trade.
The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
SUNDAY, JUNE 15—TUESDAY, JUNE 17 G7 Summit—This year, Canada is president of the G7, and the annual leaders’ meeting will take place in Kananaskis,
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok will speak at C.D. Howe Institute's panel 'Asserting Canada's Arctic Sovereignty' on June 17 in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
SUNDAY, JUNE 15—TUESDAY, JUNE 17 G7 Summit—This year, Canada is president of the G7, and the annual leaders’ meeting will take place in Kananaskis,
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok will speak at C.D. Howe Institute's panel 'Asserting Canada's Arctic Sovereignty' on June 17 in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
To deliver on affordability, decarbonization, housing, and long-term national security, the federal government must frame the responsible development of our minerals and metals, oil and gas, and forest products as central to the public good, writes Margareta Dovgal, managing director of Resource Works Society. Photograph courtesy of energepic.com, Pexels.com
Liberals cannot afford to simply tolerate Canada’s resource economy. They must champion it.
To deliver on affordability, decarbonization, housing, and long-term national security, the federal government must frame the responsible development of our minerals and metals, oil and gas, and forest products as central to the public good, writes Margareta Dovgal, managing director of Resource Works Society. Photograph courtesy of energepic.com, Pexels.com
Despite our long-standing status as a resource rich nation, many of Canada’s identified 34 critical minerals are not those we’re experienced in producing, writes Dr. Charlotte Gibson, an assistant professor and director of the Critical Minerals Processing Lab at Queen’s University. Photograph by Gabriela Palai, Pexels.com
While Canada has long been a major producer of copper, nickel, zinc and others on the critical minerals list, our path to getting other
Despite our long-standing status as a resource rich nation, many of Canada’s identified 34 critical minerals are not those we’re experienced in producing, writes Dr. Charlotte Gibson, an assistant professor and director of the Critical Minerals Processing Lab at Queen’s University. Photograph by Gabriela Palai, Pexels.com
If Mark Carney wants to bolster our relationships with allies and find new markets for our forest products, he’s going to have to embark on a different sort of nation-building project, one that reshapes logging into a truly sustainable industry, writes David Wallis, policy manager for reforestation at Nature Canada. Photograph courtesy of NoName_13, Pixabay.com
Canada was built on forestry, but if we want to ensure that that industry and the over 200,000 people employed in it can continue
If Mark Carney wants to bolster our relationships with allies and find new markets for our forest products, he’s going to have to embark on a different sort of nation-building project, one that reshapes logging into a truly sustainable industry, writes David Wallis, policy manager for reforestation at Nature Canada. Photograph courtesy of NoName_13, Pixabay.com
Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia’s appointment drew praise from Tories, and came just days after he said Canada suffers from an ‘ambition deficit.’
Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia is the new Privy Council clerk and secretary to the cabinet, effective July 7. In this 2022 photo, he testifies at the Rouleau Inquiry into the Freedom Convoy protests that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for weeks. Sabia was deputy finance minister when he testified before the commission The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia’s appointment drew praise from Tories, and came just days after he said Canada suffers from an ‘ambition deficit.’
Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia’s appointment drew praise from Tories, and came just days after he said Canada suffers from an ‘ambition deficit.’
Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia is the new Privy Council clerk and secretary to the cabinet, effective July 7. In this 2022 photo, he testifies at the Rouleau Inquiry into the Freedom Convoy protests that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for weeks. Sabia was deputy finance minister when he testified before the commission The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon. MPs will start debating a government motion on speeding up the process for passing the Liberals' One Canadian Economy Act today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Carney holds a meeting of the National Security Council.
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon. MPs will start debating a government motion on speeding up the process for passing the Liberals' One Canadian Economy Act today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will play host at the upcoming G7 Summit. Canada should insist that foreign assistance be put on an equal footing with diplomacy, trade, and security, write Barbara Grantham, Lauren Ravon, and Danny Glenwright. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If there was ever a time for Canada to step up as a champion of gender equality, human rights, peace, and international assistance—it is
Prime Minister Mark Carney will play host at the upcoming G7 Summit. Canada should insist that foreign assistance be put on an equal footing with diplomacy, trade, and security, write Barbara Grantham, Lauren Ravon, and Danny Glenwright. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin. Taking away hard-fought pollution rules will create additional barriers to new markets for our exports, writes Cassie Barker. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If Canada wants the strongest economy in the G7, we’ll need to meet a higher environmental standard.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin. Taking away hard-fought pollution rules will create additional barriers to new markets for our exports, writes Cassie Barker. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
What we need is a co-ordinated, long-range strategy, a national trade corridor plan that links the country’s productive zones to its export gateways through
The Vancouver Centerm Terminal in Vancouver, B.C., is shown above. Ports are the gateways to global markets, according to Gary Mar, president and CEO of the Canada West Foundation. Photograph courtesy of Dietmar Rabich, shared under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license
What we need is a co-ordinated, long-range strategy, a national trade corridor plan that links the country’s productive zones to its export gateways through
What we need is a co-ordinated, long-range strategy, a national trade corridor plan that links the country’s productive zones to its export gateways through
The Vancouver Centerm Terminal in Vancouver, B.C., is shown above. Ports are the gateways to global markets, according to Gary Mar, president and CEO of the Canada West Foundation. Photograph courtesy of Dietmar Rabich, shared under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license
Perhaps there’s some rare practice, wherein if you clutch pearls tightly enough, they will transform into diamonds. It could be the Liberals’ secret plan
Whether it’s merely a pressure tactic or a legitimate threat from the web giants, the response to C-18 should have come as no 'surprise' to Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Perhaps there’s some rare practice, wherein if you clutch pearls tightly enough, they will transform into diamonds. It could be the Liberals’ secret plan
Perhaps there’s some rare practice, wherein if you clutch pearls tightly enough, they will transform into diamonds. It could be the Liberals’ secret plan
Whether it’s merely a pressure tactic or a legitimate threat from the web giants, the response to C-18 should have come as no 'surprise' to Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Heavy wildfire smoke obscures Parliament Hill on June 30. Whether or not we want to accept it, our behavioural patterns are already being altered at micro levels by climate change, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
The early-summer challenges thousands of families are facing have political potency and recast issues in a different light.
Heavy wildfire smoke obscures Parliament Hill on June 30. Whether or not we want to accept it, our behavioural patterns are already being altered at micro levels by climate change, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Investigations into the July 6, 2013, Lac-Mégantic rail disaster revealed that proper processes hadn’t been followed by the company or by Transport Canada, and that warnings by employees had been ignored, writes Ian Bron. Photograph courtesy of the Transportation Safety of Board Canada/Flickr
Canadian governments all wring their hands when things go badly awry, but fail to take the one step that would arguably make the greatest
Investigations into the July 6, 2013, Lac-Mégantic rail disaster revealed that proper processes hadn’t been followed by the company or by Transport Canada, and that warnings by employees had been ignored, writes Ian Bron. Photograph courtesy of the Transportation Safety of Board Canada/Flickr
Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell’s latest report says the current state of the grocery business hurts consumers and does not drive companies to lower their
A relic of the 1980s when policymakers felt bigger was better for the Canadian economy, our version of anti-trust policy has over the years reduced competition and allowed concentration to take place across the business sector, writes Les Whittington. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell’s latest report says the current state of the grocery business hurts consumers and does not drive companies to lower their
Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell’s latest report says the current state of the grocery business hurts consumers and does not drive companies to lower their
A relic of the 1980s when policymakers felt bigger was better for the Canadian economy, our version of anti-trust policy has over the years reduced competition and allowed concentration to take place across the business sector, writes Les Whittington. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand, left, and BBC journalist Anita Anand got to meet each other in London, U.K., last week. Screenshots courtesy of the BBC
Plus, a WE Charity lawsuit against the CBC will be heard in an American courtroom, Geoff Regan joins Sandstone Group, and Lloyd Longfield will
Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand, left, and BBC journalist Anita Anand got to meet each other in London, U.K., last week. Screenshots courtesy of the BBC
Bill S-241 supports the animal care, conservation, scientific, and public education work of excellent zoos that meet and maintain the highest standards, writes Sen. Marty Klyne. Unsplash photograph by Rachel Schauerman
Given Senate delay and obstruction, passing a version of Bill S-241 may rely on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government.
Bill S-241 supports the animal care, conservation, scientific, and public education work of excellent zoos that meet and maintain the highest standards, writes Sen. Marty Klyne. Unsplash photograph by Rachel Schauerman
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the summer and is on break for 12 weeks. It will resume sitting again
Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, right, will host provincial and territorial premiers at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg for the summer Council of the Federation meeting July 10-12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the summer and is on break for 12 weeks. It will resume sitting again
Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, right, will host provincial and territorial premiers at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg for the summer Council of the Federation meeting July 10-12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Pablo Rodriguez talks online news and the Big Bad Platforms.
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan has to weigh if and when to bring the hammer down on striking port workers using back-to-work legislation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Pablo Rodriguez talks online news and the Big Bad Platforms.
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan has to weigh if and when to bring the hammer down on striking port workers using back-to-work legislation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bloc Québécois MP Kristina Michaud, left, Conservative MP Bernard Généreux, and Liberal National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier have all expressed disappointment over the loss of a riding in eastern Quebec. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade, and photograph courtesy of Facebook
Not all MPs are left unhappy with the Quebec commission’s final decisions, which included accepting nine out of 10 calls for riding name changes.
Bloc Québécois MP Kristina Michaud, left, Conservative MP Bernard Généreux, and Liberal National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier have all expressed disappointment over the loss of a riding in eastern Quebec. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade, and photograph courtesy of Facebook
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan should step up on loaning more of Canada's SDR funds to countries in need, writes Dena Sharafdin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Why keep something you don’t need when there are others who can use it? When the International Monetary Fund issued the special drawing rights (SDR)
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan should step up on loaning more of Canada's SDR funds to countries in need, writes Dena Sharafdin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, the Federal Court rules that Canada must resume funding Indigenous police services in Northern Ontario while negotiations continue on a new agreement.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, seen here on June 20, will join cabinet colleague Diane Lebouthillier in her Quebec riding today to announce funding to rebuild coastal rail lines. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, the Federal Court rules that Canada must resume funding Indigenous police services in Northern Ontario while negotiations continue on a new agreement.
Plus, the Federal Court rules that Canada must resume funding Indigenous police services in Northern Ontario while negotiations continue on a new agreement.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, seen here on June 20, will join cabinet colleague Diane Lebouthillier in her Quebec riding today to announce funding to rebuild coastal rail lines. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It does not take much imagination to ponder what would have happened if Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin had succeeded in ousting Russian President Vladimir Putin, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of CNN
Vladimir Putin may be a madman, but Yevgeny Prigozhin is a ruthless lunatic who was never advocating for a peaceful resolution to the war
It does not take much imagination to ponder what would have happened if Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin had succeeded in ousting Russian President Vladimir Putin, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of CNN
The CCSA's 'Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines' suggested Canadians reduce risk associated with alcohol consumption by consuming no more than two standard drinks per week. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
It’s clear that more research is needed to best inform Canadians on their alcohol intake.
The CCSA's 'Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines' suggested Canadians reduce risk associated with alcohol consumption by consuming no more than two standard drinks per week. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, left, has a new director of operations, while Seniors Minister Kamal Khera has promoted a new director of communications. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Minister Kamal Khera also recently added a new policy adviser to her team, and bade farewell to a social media assistant.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, left, has a new director of operations, while Seniors Minister Kamal Khera has promoted a new director of communications. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos, centre, at a June 19, 2023, press conference. Nothing much seems to be going on to fix the problems with our quickly eroding public health-care 'system,' write the authors. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
None of the issues affecting our health care are new. What's new is its continuing deterioration to the point of crisis and the broadening
Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos, centre, at a June 19, 2023, press conference. Nothing much seems to be going on to fix the problems with our quickly eroding public health-care 'system,' write the authors. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The climate problem is too serious to engage in unrealistic modelling exercises. Wishful thinking about nuclear energy will only thwart our ability to act
Then-minister of natural resources Seamus O'Regan speaks at the Canadian Nuclear Association's annual conference in Ottawa in Feb. 2020. Underlying O'Regan's 2020 statement that there is 'no path to net-zero without nuclear' is wishful thinking about the economics of nuclear energy, write M.V. Ramana and Susan O'Donnell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The climate problem is too serious to engage in unrealistic modelling exercises. Wishful thinking about nuclear energy will only thwart our ability to act
The climate problem is too serious to engage in unrealistic modelling exercises. Wishful thinking about nuclear energy will only thwart our ability to act
Then-minister of natural resources Seamus O'Regan speaks at the Canadian Nuclear Association's annual conference in Ottawa in Feb. 2020. Underlying O'Regan's 2020 statement that there is 'no path to net-zero without nuclear' is wishful thinking about the economics of nuclear energy, write M.V. Ramana and Susan O'Donnell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, may gain some 'political cover' from a drop in headline inflation, but cost of living remains an issue on which Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre can attack the government, say observers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
A full-point drop in headline inflation puts the government on a ‘good trajectory,’ but the ‘last mile’ will be the ‘toughest,’ says former Liberal
The Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, may gain some 'political cover' from a drop in headline inflation, but cost of living remains an issue on which Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre can attack the government, say observers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
CTV Ottawa reporter Glen McGregor, left, and bureau chief Joyce Napier were among many journalists let go by Bell Media on June 14. Instead of cuts, Bell might have considered investing more in their trusted journalists, writes Michael Harris. Photo courtesy of Twitter, and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Press independence, and therefore the quality of news the public gets, is under pressure by interfering owners almost everywhere.
CTV Ottawa reporter Glen McGregor, left, and bureau chief Joyce Napier were among many journalists let go by Bell Media on June 14. Instead of cuts, Bell might have considered investing more in their trusted journalists, writes Michael Harris. Photo courtesy of Twitter, and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A cyclist, pictured June 6, 2023, rides past the Parliament Buildings on a day when the wildfire smoke was off the charts in Ottawa. Smoky skies returned to Ottawa last week as Canada's worst wildfire season on record continued. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A survey from Abacus Data and Clean Energy Canada shows many Canadians have linked this year’s record wildfire season with climate change.
A cyclist, pictured June 6, 2023, rides past the Parliament Buildings on a day when the wildfire smoke was off the charts in Ottawa. Smoky skies returned to Ottawa last week as Canada's worst wildfire season on record continued. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade