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Celebrating Black Canadian trailblazers who’ve played a critical role in public life

  • From former senators Anne Cools and Donald Oliver to current social justice advocates like Nicholas Marcus Thompson, we must recognize those who are breaking
Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | February 16, 2026
Former senators Anne Cools, left, and Donald Oliver and Nicholas Marcus Thompson are among notable Canadians we should celebrate this Black History Month, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Jake Wright, and Andrew Meade

Celebrating Black Canadian trailblazers who’ve played a critical role in public life

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | February 16, 2026
  • From former senators Anne Cools and Donald Oliver to current social justice advocates like Nicholas Marcus Thompson, we must recognize those who are breaking

Celebrating Black Canadian trailblazers who’ve played a critical role in public life

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | February 16, 2026
  • From former senators Anne Cools and Donald Oliver to current social justice advocates like Nicholas Marcus Thompson, we must recognize those who are breaking
Former senators Anne Cools, left, and Donald Oliver and Nicholas Marcus Thompson are among notable Canadians we should celebrate this Black History Month, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Jake Wright, and Andrew Meade

Governments can do more to fight against Islamophobia

  • Canadian Muslims are wondering why their rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are not protected from discriminatory laws, when the courts recognize
Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | January 29, 2026
Parliament Hill was home to a vigil on Jan. 30, 2017, where people gathered by the flame to honour the Quebec mosque attack victims. Now, on Jan. 29 Canadians observe the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia. The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia

Governments can do more to fight against Islamophobia

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | January 29, 2026
  • Canadian Muslims are wondering why their rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are not protected from discriminatory laws, when the courts recognize

Governments can do more to fight against Islamophobia

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | January 29, 2026
  • Canadian Muslims are wondering why their rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are not protected from discriminatory laws, when the courts recognize
Parliament Hill was home to a vigil on Jan. 30, 2017, where people gathered by the flame to honour the Quebec mosque attack victims. Now, on Jan. 29 Canadians observe the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia. The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia

Canada’s public service needs updated visible minority hiring targets

  • Looking at the representation of South Asian Canadians in the federal public service 78 years after the end of British colonization of India.
Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | August 28, 2025
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali. Targets set for the future that are based on outdated data, sets the public service for failure, year after year, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s public service needs updated visible minority hiring targets

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | August 28, 2025
  • Looking at the representation of South Asian Canadians in the federal public service 78 years after the end of British colonization of India.

Canada’s public service needs updated visible minority hiring targets

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | August 28, 2025
  • Looking at the representation of South Asian Canadians in the federal public service 78 years after the end of British colonization of India.
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali. Targets set for the future that are based on outdated data, sets the public service for failure, year after year, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Phoenix pay system: the real story of a public servant

  • When the Pay Centre has deducted taxes on wrongfully calculated amounts, it should apologize to the employee for the mistake and only recover the
Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | March 26, 2025
Public servants affected by the Phoenix Payroll System gather outside Treasury Board offices to call for the government to fix the payroll issues plaguing the public service on Feb. 28, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Phoenix pay system: the real story of a public servant

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | March 26, 2025
  • When the Pay Centre has deducted taxes on wrongfully calculated amounts, it should apologize to the employee for the mistake and only recover the

Phoenix pay system: the real story of a public servant

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | March 26, 2025
  • When the Pay Centre has deducted taxes on wrongfully calculated amounts, it should apologize to the employee for the mistake and only recover the
Public servants affected by the Phoenix Payroll System gather outside Treasury Board offices to call for the government to fix the payroll issues plaguing the public service on Feb. 28, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian workers’ gains are sliding back this Labour Day

  • More than ever, organized labour needs to remain cohesive and proactive.
Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | September 2, 2024
Political attention to resolve workers’ issues does not come by itself. It has to be directed, especially in the case of public sector workers, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times file photograph

Canadian workers’ gains are sliding back this Labour Day

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | September 2, 2024
  • More than ever, organized labour needs to remain cohesive and proactive.

Canadian workers’ gains are sliding back this Labour Day

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | September 2, 2024
  • More than ever, organized labour needs to remain cohesive and proactive.
Political attention to resolve workers’ issues does not come by itself. It has to be directed, especially in the case of public sector workers, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times file photograph

Why Emancipation Day matters

  • Aug. 1 is an occasion to reflect, educate, and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination, which has roots in slavery.
Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | July 31, 2024
An Emancipation Day parade in 1894. While significant progress has been made, Black communities are still dealing with historical and current injustices, writes Waheed Khan. Photograph courtesy of Library and Archives Canada

Why Emancipation Day matters

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | July 31, 2024
  • Aug. 1 is an occasion to reflect, educate, and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination, which has roots in slavery.

Why Emancipation Day matters

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | July 31, 2024
  • Aug. 1 is an occasion to reflect, educate, and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination, which has roots in slavery.
An Emancipation Day parade in 1894. While significant progress has been made, Black communities are still dealing with historical and current injustices, writes Waheed Khan. Photograph courtesy of Library and Archives Canada

Return to which office? Boycotting National Public Service Week

  • Despite the return-to-office mandate, there is simply no space for all public servants to be working in Government of Canada buildings.
Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | June 12, 2024
The Treasury Board Secretariat office at 90 Elgin St. is pictured on April 21, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Return to which office? Boycotting National Public Service Week

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | June 12, 2024
  • Despite the return-to-office mandate, there is simply no space for all public servants to be working in Government of Canada buildings.

Return to which office? Boycotting National Public Service Week

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | June 12, 2024
  • Despite the return-to-office mandate, there is simply no space for all public servants to be working in Government of Canada buildings.
The Treasury Board Secretariat office at 90 Elgin St. is pictured on April 21, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Multiculturalism remains a benefit, not a threat, to Canadian society

  • Canadian Multiculturalism Day is a reminder to not only respect the diversity of views, but also renew our commitment to call out and eliminate
Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | June 26, 2023
If current immigration levels are maintained, Canada’s population will be 50 million in by 2043. This means that the rich cultural diversity of Canada that most of us enjoy today will continue to grow and enrich our country, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Multiculturalism remains a benefit, not a threat, to Canadian society

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | June 26, 2023
  • Canadian Multiculturalism Day is a reminder to not only respect the diversity of views, but also renew our commitment to call out and eliminate

Multiculturalism remains a benefit, not a threat, to Canadian society

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | June 26, 2023
  • Canadian Multiculturalism Day is a reminder to not only respect the diversity of views, but also renew our commitment to call out and eliminate
If current immigration levels are maintained, Canada’s population will be 50 million in by 2043. This means that the rich cultural diversity of Canada that most of us enjoy today will continue to grow and enrich our country, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Québec City mosque attack anniversary a time for action against Islamophobia

  • Canada should prepare and implement a robust strategy that includes public education and building bridges between minority groups, including Muslims and mainstream Canadians.
Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | January 26, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Leaders across the political spectrum need to recognize the negative impact of hate speech and they need to make their position on it public, including with discriminatory legislation such as Quebec's Bill-21, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Québec City mosque attack anniversary a time for action against Islamophobia

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | January 26, 2023
  • Canada should prepare and implement a robust strategy that includes public education and building bridges between minority groups, including Muslims and mainstream Canadians.

Québec City mosque attack anniversary a time for action against Islamophobia

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | January 26, 2023
  • Canada should prepare and implement a robust strategy that includes public education and building bridges between minority groups, including Muslims and mainstream Canadians.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Leaders across the political spectrum need to recognize the negative impact of hate speech and they need to make their position on it public, including with discriminatory legislation such as Quebec's Bill-21, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Remembering the Québec City mosque attack and taking action against Islamophobia

  • On a cold evening on Jan. 29, 2017, members of the Muslim community routinely gathered at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Québec City for
Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | January 29, 2022
Parliament Hill was home to a vigil on Jan. 30, 2017, where people gathered by the flame to honour the Quebec mosque attack victims. Muslims are absent from decision-making tables where meaningful policies can be made and programs can be developed and implemented, which is a contributing factor why concrete actions to effectively address Islamophobia and hate towards Muslims are seriously lacking, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia

Remembering the Québec City mosque attack and taking action against Islamophobia

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | January 29, 2022
  • On a cold evening on Jan. 29, 2017, members of the Muslim community routinely gathered at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Québec City for

Remembering the Québec City mosque attack and taking action against Islamophobia

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | January 29, 2022
  • On a cold evening on Jan. 29, 2017, members of the Muslim community routinely gathered at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Québec City for
Parliament Hill was home to a vigil on Jan. 30, 2017, where people gathered by the flame to honour the Quebec mosque attack victims. Muslims are absent from decision-making tables where meaningful policies can be made and programs can be developed and implemented, which is a contributing factor why concrete actions to effectively address Islamophobia and hate towards Muslims are seriously lacking, writes Waheed Khan. The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia

Canadian Islamic History Month time to work towards a safer, more inclusive country

  • On Oct. 25, 2007, the late Mauril Bélanger, then the Liberal Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, Ont., moved the following resolution, after having completed
Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | October 18, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured visiting the Ottawa Muslim Association (OMA) for Eid al-Adha prayers on Sept. 12, 2016. The month of October has been designated as the Canadian Islamic History Month. The Hill Times file photograph

Canadian Islamic History Month time to work towards a safer, more inclusive country

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | October 18, 2021
  • On Oct. 25, 2007, the late Mauril Bélanger, then the Liberal Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, Ont., moved the following resolution, after having completed

Canadian Islamic History Month time to work towards a safer, more inclusive country

Opinion | BY WAHEED KHAN | October 18, 2021
  • On Oct. 25, 2007, the late Mauril Bélanger, then the Liberal Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, Ont., moved the following resolution, after having completed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured visiting the Ottawa Muslim Association (OMA) for Eid al-Adha prayers on Sept. 12, 2016. The month of October has been designated as the Canadian Islamic History Month. The Hill Times file photograph
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