Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters yesterday that the government won't be releasing a budget this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters yesterday that the government won't be releasing a budget this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
When Prime Minister Mark Carney tapped 28 new cabinet ministers and 10 secretaries of state on May 13, he empowered them to take leadership
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canadian health care isn’t without its problems, but we are fortunate to have highly skilled, caring providers, up-to-date infrastructure, and excellent researchers, writes Farah Shroff. Unsplash photograph by Maxime Doré
Renewing publicly funded health care that is accessible for all is vital in these times.
Canadian health care isn’t without its problems, but we are fortunate to have highly skilled, caring providers, up-to-date infrastructure, and excellent researchers, writes Farah Shroff. Unsplash photograph by Maxime Doré
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said in February that data breaches ‘have surged over the past decade.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The repercussions of data breaches go beyond compromised personal information, bringing also a broader economic impact.
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said in February that data breaches ‘have surged over the past decade.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prior to the April 28 federal election, Ottawa secured pharmacare agreements with four jurisdictions: British Columbia, Manitoba, the Yukon, and Prince Edward Island.
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a commitment to 'protect the programs that save families thousands of dollars per year, including pharmacare,' during a May 2 press conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prior to the April 28 federal election, Ottawa secured pharmacare agreements with four jurisdictions: British Columbia, Manitoba, the Yukon, and Prince Edward Island.
Prior to the April 28 federal election, Ottawa secured pharmacare agreements with four jurisdictions: British Columbia, Manitoba, the Yukon, and Prince Edward Island.
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a commitment to 'protect the programs that save families thousands of dollars per year, including pharmacare,' during a May 2 press conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In a wide-ranging interview, new Motswana High Commissioner Mpho Churchill Mophuting talks about a deeper relationship with Canada, Ottawa's Africa strategy, and peacekeeping.
The new high commissioner of Botswana, Mpho Churchill Mophuting, left, presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
In a wide-ranging interview, new Motswana High Commissioner Mpho Churchill Mophuting talks about a deeper relationship with Canada, Ottawa's Africa strategy, and peacekeeping.
In a wide-ranging interview, new Motswana High Commissioner Mpho Churchill Mophuting talks about a deeper relationship with Canada, Ottawa's Africa strategy, and peacekeeping.
The new high commissioner of Botswana, Mpho Churchill Mophuting, left, presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, will have an in-person meeting with Canada’s premiers in Saskatchewan on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The prime minister must now prove that ‘experience’ is more than just a campaign slogan, and that he is prepared to unite a divided
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, will have an in-person meeting with Canada’s premiers in Saskatchewan on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney has a lengthy and complicated to-do list, and his immediate priorities should be to be to invest in defence abroad, and focus on northern sovereignty, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The threats to Canada are many, and as numerous from the inside as from the outside.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has a lengthy and complicated to-do list, and his immediate priorities should be to be to invest in defence abroad, and focus on northern sovereignty, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
There’s no way to perfectly plan for an uncertain future, but another major health emergency is likely—and clapping won’t help, writes Michelle Cohen. Unsplash photograph by Martin Sanchez
In a globalized world, pandemics are a national security concern, and being prepared to launch a robust response is essential for the health of
There’s no way to perfectly plan for an uncertain future, but another major health emergency is likely—and clapping won’t help, writes Michelle Cohen. Unsplash photograph by Martin Sanchez
Accessibility to timely care, medications, and life-saving devices remains uneven across jurisdictions, writes Glenn Thibeault. Unsplash photograph by isens usa
Canada needs political will, targeted investment, and a commitment to three fundamental priorities: alignment, accessibility, and affordability.
Accessibility to timely care, medications, and life-saving devices remains uneven across jurisdictions, writes Glenn Thibeault. Unsplash photograph by isens usa
What should be core to a just and effective health-care system is now treated as a luxury—accessible only to those who can afford it, writes Aliki Thomas. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Rehabilitation is not a luxury. It is the bridge between medical intervention and meaningful participation in life.
What should be core to a just and effective health-care system is now treated as a luxury—accessible only to those who can afford it, writes Aliki Thomas. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Domestic leaders should reject any suggestion that an executive order from a U.S. president can justify abandoning our fundamental commitments to equality, justice, and
Canadian institutions complying with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Day 1 executive order is a serious mistake that sets a very bad precedent, write Jocelyn Downie and Françoise Baylis. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Domestic leaders should reject any suggestion that an executive order from a U.S. president can justify abandoning our fundamental commitments to equality, justice, and
Domestic leaders should reject any suggestion that an executive order from a U.S. president can justify abandoning our fundamental commitments to equality, justice, and
Canadian institutions complying with U.S. President Donald Trump’s Day 1 executive order is a serious mistake that sets a very bad precedent, write Jocelyn Downie and Françoise Baylis. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House
Canadian lung charities have solutions worth sharing, but what’s missing is a clear commitment to making lung health a priority at home, write Jessica Buckley and Jeffrey Beach. Unsplash photograph by Robina Weermeijer
Canada should support a landmark WHO resolution addressing the alarming rise in both communicable and non-communicable respiratory diseases.
Canadian lung charities have solutions worth sharing, but what’s missing is a clear commitment to making lung health a priority at home, write Jessica Buckley and Jeffrey Beach. Unsplash photograph by Robina Weermeijer
Asking doctors to ‘come home’ without addressing why they leave implies physicians are to blame, and overlooks systemic barriers like poor job opportunities for
The creation of Health Workforce Canada is a good first step. Next, affected specialties like surgeons must be represented, writes Abrar Ahmed. Unsplash photograph by National Cancer Institute
Asking doctors to ‘come home’ without addressing why they leave implies physicians are to blame, and overlooks systemic barriers like poor job opportunities for
Asking doctors to ‘come home’ without addressing why they leave implies physicians are to blame, and overlooks systemic barriers like poor job opportunities for
The creation of Health Workforce Canada is a good first step. Next, affected specialties like surgeons must be represented, writes Abrar Ahmed. Unsplash photograph by National Cancer Institute
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland at the May 13 cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his team is focused on growing an economy that 'is resilient in the face of economic shock,' and put
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland at the May 13 cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Liberal Tatiana Auguste’s win in Terrebonne, Que., brings the count of former staffers turned first-time MPs to at least eight.
Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Some of the new members of cabinet include returning members, clockwise from left: Anita Anand, David McGuinty, François-Philippe Champagne, and Mélanie Joly, as well as rookie MPs Tim Hodgson, Evan Solomon, Eleanor Olszewski, and Rebecca Chartrand. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of LinkedIn and the Liberal Party of Canada
In a major cabinet shakeup, Prime Minister Mark Carney named two dozen new faces to his senior team—made up of 28 ministers tackling the
Some of the new members of cabinet include returning members, clockwise from left: Anita Anand, David McGuinty, François-Philippe Champagne, and Mélanie Joly, as well as rookie MPs Tim Hodgson, Evan Solomon, Eleanor Olszewski, and Rebecca Chartrand. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and courtesy of LinkedIn and the Liberal Party of Canada
Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in
Volunteering is about giving back to the community, which strongly aligns to the sense of duty and service that military members develop during their careers, writes Alyson Mahar. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in
Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in
Volunteering is about giving back to the community, which strongly aligns to the sense of duty and service that military members develop during their careers, writes Alyson Mahar. Pexels photograph by Kampus Production
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
In a major shakeup, Prime Minister Mark Carney named 16 new faces to his 28-member cabinet, but kept a dozen Trudeau-era ministers in his
Prime Minister Mark Carney, front centre, poses for a photo with Governor General Mary Simon and the members of his core cabinet and team of ministers of state at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
True reconciliation requires co-developing distinctions-based tools like tariff relief, investment supports, and procurement reform, writes Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council
The Métis played a crucial role in the founding of this country and its economy, yet too often we are treated as the forgotten
True reconciliation requires co-developing distinctions-based tools like tariff relief, investment supports, and procurement reform, writes Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council
As Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, begins his tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, will he comply like his predecessor did in CUSMA, or resist to protect Canada’s sovereignty, asks Wenran Jiang. White House photograph by Gabriel B Kotico
Those trapped in rigid binaries risk becoming collateral damage in a conflict that transcends borders, ideologies, and even economics itself.
As Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, begins his tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, will he comply like his predecessor did in CUSMA, or resist to protect Canada’s sovereignty, asks Wenran Jiang. White House photograph by Gabriel B Kotico
Naturopathic doctors are a key part of a holistic, modern health-care system, providing evidence-based care that intentionally holds space for traditional knowledge, write Gemma Beierback, and Jenny Gardipy. Unsplash photograph by Content Pixie
Naturopathic care offers a proven approach to addressing health-care crises disproportionately affecting Indigenous people.
Naturopathic doctors are a key part of a holistic, modern health-care system, providing evidence-based care that intentionally holds space for traditional knowledge, write Gemma Beierback, and Jenny Gardipy. Unsplash photograph by Content Pixie
Among the candidates in the race for the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce –Westmount, Que., byelection are: New Democrat Jean-François Filion, left, Liberal Anna Gainey, Conservative Mathew Kaminski, the Bloc’s Laurence Massey, and Green Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times file photograph, handout photographs, and photograph courtesy of Facebook
Language is on the minds of many voters, and many anglophones may spoil their ballots to show their dissatisfaction.
Among the candidates in the race for the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce –Westmount, Que., byelection are: New Democrat Jean-François Filion, left, Liberal Anna Gainey, Conservative Mathew Kaminski, the Bloc’s Laurence Massey, and Green Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times file photograph, handout photographs, and photograph courtesy of Facebook
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s video appearance at the June 10 Press Gallery Dinner alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had the effect of pointing out that there are matters of state more pressing than the nasty, pox-on-all-your houses skirmish in Parliament, writes Les Whittington. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube
The PM skipped a situation where he would not have been able to avoid addressing the most immediate question on everyone’s mind about David
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s video appearance at the June 10 Press Gallery Dinner alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had the effect of pointing out that there are matters of state more pressing than the nasty, pox-on-all-your houses skirmish in Parliament, writes Les Whittington. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has previously declared that Ukraine ‘should be part of NATO’ and where Canada could play an influential role in swaying alliance partners, writes Oleh Melnychenko. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Decisions regarding new member accession require consensus among all alliance nations, but an agreement on Ukraine's bid seems elusive at present.
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has previously declared that Ukraine ‘should be part of NATO’ and where Canada could play an influential role in swaying alliance partners, writes Oleh Melnychenko. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Hiding artificial intelligence use, automatically incorporating regulations by reference, and using non-disclosure agreements all allow a creep towards government opacity.
When there are efforts to suppress, sanitize, and depersonalize faulty actions or questionable government operations, the public loses out, big time, writes Ken Rubin. Pexels photograph by Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas
Hiding artificial intelligence use, automatically incorporating regulations by reference, and using non-disclosure agreements all allow a creep towards government opacity.
Hiding artificial intelligence use, automatically incorporating regulations by reference, and using non-disclosure agreements all allow a creep towards government opacity.
When there are efforts to suppress, sanitize, and depersonalize faulty actions or questionable government operations, the public loses out, big time, writes Ken Rubin. Pexels photograph by Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas
In Jamaica, the semi-mythical middle lane becomes a reality, and you have milliseconds to use it, writes Andrew Elliott. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Elliott
Diplomatic licence plates don’t confer immunity from prosecution, nor do they magically give you the ability to drive like a local.
In Jamaica, the semi-mythical middle lane becomes a reality, and you have milliseconds to use it, writes Andrew Elliott. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Elliott
Re: “‘Conditions this early in the season are unprecedented’, says Blair, and MPs say ridings dealing with ‘frightening’ wildfires are opening their hearts to
Re: “‘Conditions this early in the season are unprecedented’, says Blair, and MPs say ridings dealing with ‘frightening’ wildfires are opening their hearts to
Re: “‘Conditions this early in the season are unprecedented’, says Blair, and MPs say ridings dealing with ‘frightening’ wildfires are opening their hearts to
An aerial view of the Donnie Creek Complex fire in northern British Columbia on May 27. Photograph courtesy of the B.C. Wildfire Service/Twitter
MONDAY, JUNE 12—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 Conference: ‘Resilient Institutions’—The Institute on Governance and the IRPP’s Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation host a two-day conference, “Resilient Institutions: Learning
The office of Independent Senator Yuen Pau Woo has collaborated on an exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discriminatory law known as the Chinese Exclusion Act, which runs in the Senate of Canada Building until June 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photograph courtesy of Twitter
MONDAY, JUNE 12—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 Conference: ‘Resilient Institutions’—The Institute on Governance and the IRPP’s Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation host a two-day conference, “Resilient Institutions: Learning
MONDAY, JUNE 12—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 Conference: ‘Resilient Institutions’—The Institute on Governance and the IRPP’s Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation host a two-day conference, “Resilient Institutions: Learning
The office of Independent Senator Yuen Pau Woo has collaborated on an exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discriminatory law known as the Chinese Exclusion Act, which runs in the Senate of Canada Building until June 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photograph courtesy of Twitter
Plus, Sean Fraser will take questions about a group of international students facing deportation.
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne struck a pricey deal with automaker Volkswagen to subsidize the construction of a battery plant in Ontario. The Parliamentary Budget Officer will release his analysis of the deal today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Sean Fraser will take questions about a group of international students facing deportation.
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne struck a pricey deal with automaker Volkswagen to subsidize the construction of a battery plant in Ontario. The Parliamentary Budget Officer will release his analysis of the deal today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Mark Holland speaks with reporters about his proposal to make the House of Commons a permanently hybrid institution on June 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
As the spring sitting comes to an end, Parliament has been busy debating the Liberal government’s pitch to make the House of Commons a
Government House Leader Mark Holland speaks with reporters about his proposal to make the House of Commons a permanently hybrid institution on June 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
House officers, whose budgets continue through dissolution, are now able to maintain professional service contracts between Parliaments and parliamentary sessions.
MPs chat in the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block before the start of a special sitting to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 15, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
House officers, whose budgets continue through dissolution, are now able to maintain professional service contracts between Parliaments and parliamentary sessions.
House officers, whose budgets continue through dissolution, are now able to maintain professional service contracts between Parliaments and parliamentary sessions.
MPs chat in the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block before the start of a special sitting to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 15, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Green Party deputy leader Jonathan Pedneault says he is confident that the results of the upcoming by-election in the Liberal stronghold of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que., will reflect the disappointment of voters disillusioned with 'status-quo politics.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Although the Green Party is only polling provincially at about six per cent, concern over the environment is the most pressing issue for Quebec
Green Party deputy leader Jonathan Pedneault says he is confident that the results of the upcoming by-election in the Liberal stronghold of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que., will reflect the disappointment of voters disillusioned with 'status-quo politics.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam will address a conference in Ottawa on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam will address a conference in Ottawa on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The increase in representation in the Alberta legislature rests entirely with Rachel Notley’s NDP opposition whose caucus is now 58 per cent women, in contrast to Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party’s 22 per cent, writes Shari Graydon. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Whether or not women exert meaningful influence in legislatures and Parliament depends in large part on the partisan stripe of who holds power.
The increase in representation in the Alberta legislature rests entirely with Rachel Notley’s NDP opposition whose caucus is now 58 per cent women, in contrast to Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party’s 22 per cent, writes Shari Graydon. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The furious speculation on whether the Ukrainian counter-offensive will succeed has been ongoing for several months already, so the first thing I must tell
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine on June 10, where he committed $500-million in new funding for military assistance for the country as it continues its war with Russia. Photograph courtesy of the President of Ukraine's office
The furious speculation on whether the Ukrainian counter-offensive will succeed has been ongoing for several months already, so the first thing I must tell
The furious speculation on whether the Ukrainian counter-offensive will succeed has been ongoing for several months already, so the first thing I must tell
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine on June 10, where he committed $500-million in new funding for military assistance for the country as it continues its war with Russia. Photograph courtesy of the President of Ukraine's office
Crown corporations are the bridge between the public and private sectors, fluent in both cultures. They can—and should—carry a bigger load in our economic
For every dollar the Business Development Bank of Canada has invested in Canada’s venture capital landscape, it has seen six dollars more from the private sector than if it hadn’t been involved, writes Isabelle Hudon. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Crown corporations are the bridge between the public and private sectors, fluent in both cultures. They can—and should—carry a bigger load in our economic
Crown corporations are the bridge between the public and private sectors, fluent in both cultures. They can—and should—carry a bigger load in our economic
For every dollar the Business Development Bank of Canada has invested in Canada’s venture capital landscape, it has seen six dollars more from the private sector than if it hadn’t been involved, writes Isabelle Hudon. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Members from the 41 Canadian Brigade and local firefighters participate in fire prevention operations in Drayton Valley, Alta., on May 15. DND photograph by MCpl Genevieve Lapointe
A huge investment in Canadian aerospace to build an iconic Canadian-designed water bomber should be a popular one.
Members from the 41 Canadian Brigade and local firefighters participate in fire prevention operations in Drayton Valley, Alta., on May 15. DND photograph by MCpl Genevieve Lapointe
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan speaks with reporters about the auditor general's spring 2023 reports outside the House of Commons in the West Block on March 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, Natalie St-Denis has exited her post as one of two caucus liaisons in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office.
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan speaks with reporters about the auditor general's spring 2023 reports outside the House of Commons in the West Block on March 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen has the job of calibrating affordability criteria for the housing development incentives included as part of the National Housing Strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada’s largest residential landlords say a shortage of new supply is at the heart of the housing crisis, but researchers and advocates are warning
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen has the job of calibrating affordability criteria for the housing development incentives included as part of the National Housing Strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
