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S-2 sponsor Sen. Audette says First Nations status fixes don’t ‘go far enough,’ but it’s ‘one step’ to tackle ‘racist’ Indian Act

  • One of the first government-sponsored bills in the Senate, Bill S-2 seeks to amend the Indian Act—a move that advocates say is welcome, but
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 14, 2025
Michèle Audette
Michèle Audette
PSG Senator Michèle Audette, Bill S-2's sponsor in the Red Chamber, said that witnessing her mother's struggle after losing status informed her advocacy to change the 'racist, discriminatory' Indian Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

S-2 sponsor Sen. Audette says First Nations status fixes don’t ‘go far enough,’ but it’s ‘one step’ to tackle ‘racist’ Indian Act

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 14, 2025
  • One of the first government-sponsored bills in the Senate, Bill S-2 seeks to amend the Indian Act—a move that advocates say is welcome, but

S-2 sponsor Sen. Audette says First Nations status fixes don’t ‘go far enough,’ but it’s ‘one step’ to tackle ‘racist’ Indian Act

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 14, 2025
  • One of the first government-sponsored bills in the Senate, Bill S-2 seeks to amend the Indian Act—a move that advocates say is welcome, but
Michèle Audette
PSG Senator Michèle Audette, Bill S-2's sponsor in the Red Chamber, said that witnessing her mother's struggle after losing status informed her advocacy to change the 'racist, discriminatory' Indian Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Kìwekì Point a beautiful new public space, panorama views

  • High up on a cliff overlooking the mighty Ottawa River, Kìwekì Point is a newly developed public space with beautiful panoramic views of Parliament
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 13, 2025
Kiweki Point
Kiweki Point
Redeveloped by the National Capital Commission, Kiweki Point offers panoramic views of Parliament Hill and Ottawa-Gatineau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Kìwekì Point a beautiful new public space, panorama views

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 13, 2025
  • High up on a cliff overlooking the mighty Ottawa River, Kìwekì Point is a newly developed public space with beautiful panoramic views of Parliament

Kìwekì Point a beautiful new public space, panorama views

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 13, 2025
  • High up on a cliff overlooking the mighty Ottawa River, Kìwekì Point is a newly developed public space with beautiful panoramic views of Parliament
Kiweki Point
Redeveloped by the National Capital Commission, Kiweki Point offers panoramic views of Parliament Hill and Ottawa-Gatineau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s Privy Council Clerk Sabia a ‘relentlessly focused’ changemaker

  • 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.’
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 13, 2025
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

Carney’s Privy Council Clerk Sabia a ‘relentlessly focused’ changemaker

News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 13, 2025
  • 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.’

Carney’s Privy Council Clerk Sabia a ‘relentlessly focused’ changemaker

News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 13, 2025
  • 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

Time to ban destructive practice of bottom trawling

  • It’s a practice responsible for the bulk of the damage that we've have done to the oceans. More than half the fish caught in
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 12, 2025
We cannot rebuild healthy oceans unless that bottom trawling stopped in the safe zones where fish populations should be able to recover, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of David Dodge/Green Energy Futures/Creative Commons

Time to ban destructive practice of bottom trawling

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 12, 2025
  • It’s a practice responsible for the bulk of the damage that we've have done to the oceans. More than half the fish caught in

Time to ban destructive practice of bottom trawling

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | June 12, 2025
  • It’s a practice responsible for the bulk of the damage that we've have done to the oceans. More than half the fish caught in
We cannot rebuild healthy oceans unless that bottom trawling stopped in the safe zones where fish populations should be able to recover, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of David Dodge/Green Energy Futures/Creative Commons

Hill media flock to Carney’s first Rideau Cottage garden party

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted his debut garden party for Hill media on June 11 and more than 100 journalists, Liberals, and their staff
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2025
CPAC's Michael Serapio, right, chats with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the annual Media Garden Party on June 11 outside Rideau Cottage. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Hill media flock to Carney’s first Rideau Cottage garden party

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted his debut garden party for Hill media on June 11 and more than 100 journalists, Liberals, and their staff

Hill media flock to Carney’s first Rideau Cottage garden party

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted his debut garden party for Hill media on June 11 and more than 100 journalists, Liberals, and their staff
CPAC's Michael Serapio, right, chats with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the annual Media Garden Party on June 11 outside Rideau Cottage. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Diversified trade and strong pollution laws work together

  • If Canada wants the strongest economy in the G7, we’ll need to meet a higher environmental standard.
Opinion | BY CASSIE BARKER | June 12, 2025
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

Diversified trade and strong pollution laws work together

Opinion | BY CASSIE BARKER | June 12, 2025
  • If Canada wants the strongest economy in the G7, we’ll need to meet a higher environmental standard.

Diversified trade and strong pollution laws work together

Opinion | BY CASSIE BARKER | June 12, 2025
  • 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

Seven ways Carney’s agenda can advance gender equality

  • The bottom line? Investing in women is good policy and good politics.
Opinion | BY SUZANNE ZACCOUR | June 11, 2025
Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez arrives for the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Mead
Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez arrives for the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Mead
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez, pictured, can demonstrate that her government is serious about its commitment to a robust gender equity analysis by working with feminist civil society experts to apply and evaluate the government’s actions, writes Suzanne Zacour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seven ways Carney’s agenda can advance gender equality

Opinion | BY SUZANNE ZACCOUR | June 11, 2025
  • The bottom line? Investing in women is good policy and good politics.

Seven ways Carney’s agenda can advance gender equality

Opinion | BY SUZANNE ZACCOUR | June 11, 2025
  • The bottom line? Investing in women is good policy and good politics.
Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez arrives for the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Mead
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez, pictured, can demonstrate that her government is serious about its commitment to a robust gender equity analysis by working with feminist civil society experts to apply and evaluate the government’s actions, writes Suzanne Zacour. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Oceans must take centre stage in nation-building projects

  • We are a maritime nation, and it is vital that oceans feature prominently in our nation-building in ways that benefit the entire country.
Opinion | BY DEREK ARMITAGE, TREVOR SWERDFAGER | June 11, 2025
Joanne Thompson
Joanne Thompson
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson should demonstrate global leadership in France this week at the United Nations Ocean Conference, write Derek Armitage and Trevor Swerdfager. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Oceans must take centre stage in nation-building projects

Opinion | BY DEREK ARMITAGE, TREVOR SWERDFAGER | June 11, 2025
  • We are a maritime nation, and it is vital that oceans feature prominently in our nation-building in ways that benefit the entire country.

Oceans must take centre stage in nation-building projects

Opinion | BY DEREK ARMITAGE, TREVOR SWERDFAGER | June 11, 2025
  • We are a maritime nation, and it is vital that oceans feature prominently in our nation-building in ways that benefit the entire country.
Joanne Thompson
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson should demonstrate global leadership in France this week at the United Nations Ocean Conference, write Derek Armitage and Trevor Swerdfager. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Nation building isn’t just about speed—it’s about vision

  • Bill C-5 is walking backwards into the future if it aims to support an outdated and expensive fossil fuel industry while moving in the
Opinion | BY SANDRA SCHWARTZ | June 11, 2025
Being a renewable energy super-power can be the wind that flies our flag, write environmental leaders. Unsplash photograph by Jason Hafso

Nation building isn’t just about speed—it’s about vision

Opinion | BY SANDRA SCHWARTZ | June 11, 2025
  • Bill C-5 is walking backwards into the future if it aims to support an outdated and expensive fossil fuel industry while moving in the

Nation building isn’t just about speed—it’s about vision

Opinion | BY SANDRA SCHWARTZ | June 11, 2025
  • Bill C-5 is walking backwards into the future if it aims to support an outdated and expensive fossil fuel industry while moving in the
Being a renewable energy super-power can be the wind that flies our flag, write environmental leaders. Unsplash photograph by Jason Hafso

PM Carney, Minister Valdez raise Pride flag

  • The Hill Times
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney, Minister Valdez raise Pride flag

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 11, 2025
  • The Hill Times

PM Carney, Minister Valdez raise Pride flag

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 11, 2025
  • The Hill Times
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

More cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed, as other staff hires begin rolling in

  • Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
Public Works Minister Joël Lightbound, left, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon, Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault have all now confirmed their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

More cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed, as other staff hires begin rolling in

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
  • Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and

More cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed, as other staff hires begin rolling in

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
  • Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and
Public Works Minister Joël Lightbound, left, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon, Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault have all now confirmed their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘These events are big challenges’: Carney faces tough road to G7 joint communiqué in Kananaksis

  • As leaders from the Group of Seven gather in Kananaksis, Alta., the chief task will be to mitigate any upheaval from the 'Trump circus,'
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 11, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in the hot seat when he chairs his first G7 summit as leader amid Canada's presidency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘These events are big challenges’: Carney faces tough road to G7 joint communiqué in Kananaksis

News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 11, 2025
  • As leaders from the Group of Seven gather in Kananaksis, Alta., the chief task will be to mitigate any upheaval from the 'Trump circus,'

‘These events are big challenges’: Carney faces tough road to G7 joint communiqué in Kananaksis

News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 11, 2025
  • As leaders from the Group of Seven gather in Kananaksis, Alta., the chief task will be to mitigate any upheaval from the 'Trump circus,'
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in the hot seat when he chairs his first G7 summit as leader amid Canada's presidency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadians deserve more than economic explanation for questionable G7 invites

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has been moving quickly to make major changes to Canada’s economic landscape. But the problem with looking at everything through
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 11, 2025
G7 invitations to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have understandably raised eyebrows. White House photograph by Daniel Torok and courtesy of the World Economic Forum/Valeriano Di Domenico

Canadians deserve more than economic explanation for questionable G7 invites

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 11, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has been moving quickly to make major changes to Canada’s economic landscape. But the problem with looking at everything through

Canadians deserve more than economic explanation for questionable G7 invites

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | June 11, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has been moving quickly to make major changes to Canada’s economic landscape. But the problem with looking at everything through
G7 invitations to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have understandably raised eyebrows. White House photograph by Daniel Torok and courtesy of the World Economic Forum/Valeriano Di Domenico

Can Rodriguez dodge the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ movement developing in Quebec’s Liberal race?

  • It is not just Pablo Rodriguez’s name or urban swagger that may hold him back—he has little growth potential among young people.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 11, 2025
Pablo Rodriguez
Pablo Rodriguez
Despite the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ campaign that is emerging, former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez could win the Quebec Liberal leadership race on the first ballot, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Can Rodriguez dodge the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ movement developing in Quebec’s Liberal race?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 11, 2025
  • It is not just Pablo Rodriguez’s name or urban swagger that may hold him back—he has little growth potential among young people.

Can Rodriguez dodge the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ movement developing in Quebec’s Liberal race?

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | June 11, 2025
  • It is not just Pablo Rodriguez’s name or urban swagger that may hold him back—he has little growth potential among young people.
Pablo Rodriguez
Despite the ‘Anyone But Pablo’ campaign that is emerging, former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez could win the Quebec Liberal leadership race on the first ballot, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Public safety or public suppression?

  • We are entering into a dystopian future that will not keep us safe—it will keep us compliant.
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 11, 2025
The crackdown on recent demonstrations in Los Angeles are an example of what lies down the path to criminalizing protesting that the Canadian government is trying to legislate with Bill C-2, writes Erica Ifill. Screenshot courtesy of NBC News

Public safety or public suppression?

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 11, 2025
  • We are entering into a dystopian future that will not keep us safe—it will keep us compliant.

Public safety or public suppression?

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | June 11, 2025
  • We are entering into a dystopian future that will not keep us safe—it will keep us compliant.
The crackdown on recent demonstrations in Los Angeles are an example of what lies down the path to criminalizing protesting that the Canadian government is trying to legislate with Bill C-2, writes Erica Ifill. Screenshot courtesy of NBC News

Canada needs to be prepared for Trump’s attempt to subvert U.S. democracy: Toronto reader

  • Re: “Trump requires entry permit for Canada’s G7 summit: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, June 4, p. 8). A dark cloud hangs over the
Opinion | June 11, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on April 23. White House photograph by Molly Riley

Canada needs to be prepared for Trump’s attempt to subvert U.S. democracy: Toronto reader

Opinion | June 11, 2025
  • Re: “Trump requires entry permit for Canada’s G7 summit: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, June 4, p. 8). A dark cloud hangs over the

Canada needs to be prepared for Trump’s attempt to subvert U.S. democracy: Toronto reader

Opinion | June 11, 2025
  • Re: “Trump requires entry permit for Canada’s G7 summit: letter writer,” (The Hill Times, June 4, p. 8). A dark cloud hangs over the
U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on April 23. White House photograph by Molly Riley

Let Canada’s telecom builders keep building

  • Bell, Rogers, and Telus should be excluded from the wholesale internet access regime.
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | June 11, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly must reject policies that incentivize the largest network builders to reduce their investments in network infrastructure, writes Robert Ghiz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Let Canada’s telecom builders keep building

Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | June 11, 2025
  • Bell, Rogers, and Telus should be excluded from the wholesale internet access regime.

Let Canada’s telecom builders keep building

Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | June 11, 2025
  • Bell, Rogers, and Telus should be excluded from the wholesale internet access regime.
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly must reject policies that incentivize the largest network builders to reduce their investments in network infrastructure, writes Robert Ghiz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

World leaders converge on Alberta for G7 summit June 15-17

  • MONDAY, JUNE 9—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Minister Champagne at Montreal Conference 2025—Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will take part in a fireside chat at the three-day
Prime Minister Mark Carney will play host to a cavalcade of international leaders during the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., from Sunday, June 15, to Tuesday, June 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

World leaders converge on Alberta for G7 summit June 15-17

  • MONDAY, JUNE 9—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Minister Champagne at Montreal Conference 2025—Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will take part in a fireside chat at the three-day

World leaders converge on Alberta for G7 summit June 15-17

  • MONDAY, JUNE 9—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Minister Champagne at Montreal Conference 2025—Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will take part in a fireside chat at the three-day
Prime Minister Mark Carney will play host to a cavalcade of international leaders during the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., from Sunday, June 15, to Tuesday, June 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Report cards are out

  • Plus, the AFN releases its justice strategy today.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 11, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan released audits of a handful of government programs and initiatives yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Report cards are out

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 11, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN releases its justice strategy today.

Report cards are out

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 11, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN releases its justice strategy today.
Auditor General Karen Hogan released audits of a handful of government programs and initiatives yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal government doesn’t know how many offices sit empty: AG

  • Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report says departments need to accelerate their efforts to reduce office space, and PSPS needs better data on the number
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said the government has accepted all of the recommendations in an audit looking at federal office space which found that Ottawa has been slow to reduce its footprint. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal government doesn’t know how many offices sit empty: AG

News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
  • Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report says departments need to accelerate their efforts to reduce office space, and PSPS needs better data on the number

Federal government doesn’t know how many offices sit empty: AG

News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
  • Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report says departments need to accelerate their efforts to reduce office space, and PSPS needs better data on the number
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said the government has accepted all of the recommendations in an audit looking at federal office space which found that Ottawa has been slow to reduce its footprint. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa’s climate adaptation plans ‘incomplete,’ and ‘neither systematic nor comprehensive,’ says Environment Commissioner DeMarco

  • Canada released its National Adaptation Strategy two years ago—in that time, only one of the strategy's three ‘key’ components has been established, but with
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 10, 2025
Jerry DeMarco
Jerry DeMarco
Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Jerry DeMarco's report on the government's National Adaptation Strategy found that progress is slow and unfocused. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa’s climate adaptation plans ‘incomplete,’ and ‘neither systematic nor comprehensive,’ says Environment Commissioner DeMarco

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 10, 2025
  • Canada released its National Adaptation Strategy two years ago—in that time, only one of the strategy's three ‘key’ components has been established, but with

Ottawa’s climate adaptation plans ‘incomplete,’ and ‘neither systematic nor comprehensive,’ says Environment Commissioner DeMarco

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 10, 2025
  • Canada released its National Adaptation Strategy two years ago—in that time, only one of the strategy's three ‘key’ components has been established, but with
Jerry DeMarco
Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Jerry DeMarco's report on the government's National Adaptation Strategy found that progress is slow and unfocused. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Spending spree

  • Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced yesterday that his government would spend an extra $9-billion on defence this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Spending spree

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
  • Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.

Spending spree

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
  • Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced yesterday that his government would spend an extra $9-billion on defence this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The high price of a handshake: Carney’s G7 Modi invite 

  • If Canada cannot draw a line at political assassination on its own soil, where will we draw one?
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 9, 2025
Canada's invite to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 is historic in the way political duplicities often are: low-key, deliberate, and draped in the language of pragmatic necessity, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The high price of a handshake: Carney’s G7 Modi invite 

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 9, 2025
  • If Canada cannot draw a line at political assassination on its own soil, where will we draw one?

The high price of a handshake: Carney’s G7 Modi invite 

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | June 9, 2025
  • If Canada cannot draw a line at political assassination on its own soil, where will we draw one?
Canada's invite to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 is historic in the way political duplicities often are: low-key, deliberate, and draped in the language of pragmatic necessity, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity

  • Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
Ontario ISG Senator Donna Dasko tabled Bill S-213 with proposed reforms to the Canada Elections Act on May 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known

Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known
Ontario ISG Senator Donna Dasko tabled Bill S-213 with proposed reforms to the Canada Elections Act on May 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘A big get’: PM Carney’s chief of staff pick Blanchard lauded across partisan lines

  • Marc-André Blanchard will take over as chief of staff to the prime minister in July.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
Marc-André Blanchard at a May 2017 press briefing during his time as Canada's permanent representative to the United Nations. Photograph courtesy of the UN/Manuel Elias

‘A big get’: PM Carney’s chief of staff pick Blanchard lauded across partisan lines

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Marc-André Blanchard will take over as chief of staff to the prime minister in July.

‘A big get’: PM Carney’s chief of staff pick Blanchard lauded across partisan lines

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Marc-André Blanchard will take over as chief of staff to the prime minister in July.
Marc-André Blanchard at a May 2017 press briefing during his time as Canada's permanent representative to the United Nations. Photograph courtesy of the UN/Manuel Elias

How soon should we expect this ‘immediate’ military overhaul?

  • The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 9, 2025
David McGuinty
David McGuinty
In Europe, Defence Minister David McGuinty backed away from the word ‘immediate,’ noting the federal government will have more to say ‘very soon’ about its plans, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

How soon should we expect this ‘immediate’ military overhaul?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 9, 2025
  • The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.

How soon should we expect this ‘immediate’ military overhaul?

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 9, 2025
  • The defence minister said the feds will take ‘immediate and decisive action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity’—but announced nothing further.
David McGuinty
In Europe, Defence Minister David McGuinty backed away from the word ‘immediate,’ noting the federal government will have more to say ‘very soon’ about its plans, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What does Trump 2.0 mean for Canada-China relations?

  • Since the U.S. can no longer unite western democracies, Canada should not view China in all negative terms.
Opinion | BY LYNETTE H. ONG | June 9, 2025
The June 5 exchange between Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang is the highest level official exchange between the two countries in recent years, writes Lynette H. Ong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of YouTube/China News Service

What does Trump 2.0 mean for Canada-China relations?

Opinion | BY LYNETTE H. ONG | June 9, 2025
  • Since the U.S. can no longer unite western democracies, Canada should not view China in all negative terms.

What does Trump 2.0 mean for Canada-China relations?

Opinion | BY LYNETTE H. ONG | June 9, 2025
  • Since the U.S. can no longer unite western democracies, Canada should not view China in all negative terms.
The June 5 exchange between Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang is the highest level official exchange between the two countries in recent years, writes Lynette H. Ong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of YouTube/China News Service
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Politics This Morning: Unions and employers take stock after B.C. port agreement

  • Plus, Finance Canada starts the clock on submissions for Budget 2023 legislative proposals.
Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan, pictured here at Rideau Hall on July 26, will be breathing a sigh of relief following last week's vote to ratify a deal at B.C. ports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Unions and employers take stock after B.C. port agreement

  • Plus, Finance Canada starts the clock on submissions for Budget 2023 legislative proposals.

Politics This Morning: Unions and employers take stock after B.C. port agreement

  • Plus, Finance Canada starts the clock on submissions for Budget 2023 legislative proposals.
Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan, pictured here at Rideau Hall on July 26, will be breathing a sigh of relief following last week's vote to ratify a deal at B.C. ports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A dental care workforce shortage threatens the success of the Canadian Dental Care Plan

  • The Canadian Dental Care Plan must also prioritize addressing the unique challenges faced by dental practices in remote and rural communities, often referred to
Opinion | BY GUY AMINI | August 7, 2023
Phase one of the Canadian Dental Care Plan includes the interim Canada Dental Benefit, which covers dental care for children under 12 for eligible families earning less than $90,000 per year, who do not have access to private insurance. Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay

A dental care workforce shortage threatens the success of the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Opinion | BY GUY AMINI | August 7, 2023
  • The Canadian Dental Care Plan must also prioritize addressing the unique challenges faced by dental practices in remote and rural communities, often referred to

A dental care workforce shortage threatens the success of the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Opinion | BY GUY AMINI | August 7, 2023
  • The Canadian Dental Care Plan must also prioritize addressing the unique challenges faced by dental practices in remote and rural communities, often referred to
Phase one of the Canadian Dental Care Plan includes the interim Canada Dental Benefit, which covers dental care for children under 12 for eligible families earning less than $90,000 per year, who do not have access to private insurance. Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay

Steep bonuses for DND execs a real head-scratcher

  • If it were a private sector company, one would expect to see much of DND's senior leadership being escorted to the elevator with their
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 7, 2023
According to documents released under the Access to Information Act, some 252 executives at the Department of National Defence—now overseen by Minister Bill Blair—received a performance bonus between April 2021 and March 2022, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Steep bonuses for DND execs a real head-scratcher

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 7, 2023
  • If it were a private sector company, one would expect to see much of DND's senior leadership being escorted to the elevator with their

Steep bonuses for DND execs a real head-scratcher

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | August 7, 2023
  • If it were a private sector company, one would expect to see much of DND's senior leadership being escorted to the elevator with their
According to documents released under the Access to Information Act, some 252 executives at the Department of National Defence—now overseen by Minister Bill Blair—received a performance bonus between April 2021 and March 2022, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal support for host-directed therapeutics will help prepare for future health emergencies

  • With continued support, HDTs have the potential to become an important tool in both pandemic preparedness and biodefence for Canada and our global partners.
Opinion | BY PAR NIJHAWAN | August 7, 2023
A pedestrian walks past a COVID-19 themed mural outside Ottawa City Hall in January 2021. A new class of host-directed therapeutics could provide protection from both anticipated and unanticipated threats to our population, writes Dr. Par Nijhawan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal support for host-directed therapeutics will help prepare for future health emergencies

Opinion | BY PAR NIJHAWAN | August 7, 2023
  • With continued support, HDTs have the potential to become an important tool in both pandemic preparedness and biodefence for Canada and our global partners.

Federal support for host-directed therapeutics will help prepare for future health emergencies

Opinion | BY PAR NIJHAWAN | August 7, 2023
  • With continued support, HDTs have the potential to become an important tool in both pandemic preparedness and biodefence for Canada and our global partners.
A pedestrian walks past a COVID-19 themed mural outside Ottawa City Hall in January 2021. A new class of host-directed therapeutics could provide protection from both anticipated and unanticipated threats to our population, writes Dr. Par Nijhawan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Disappointed MPs set sights on legislative changes as Ontario finalizes new federal riding map

  • Ontario’s redistribution commission ultimately agreed to act on only five comparatively minor boundary-related changes called for by Liberal and Conservative MPs.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2023
NDP MP Carol Hughes, left, and Liberal MPs Marc Serré, centre, and Michael Coteau all have legislative changes in their sights to improve the federal redistribution process and protect northern Ontario's seats. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster and Andrew Meade

Disappointed MPs set sights on legislative changes as Ontario finalizes new federal riding map

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2023
  • Ontario’s redistribution commission ultimately agreed to act on only five comparatively minor boundary-related changes called for by Liberal and Conservative MPs.

Disappointed MPs set sights on legislative changes as Ontario finalizes new federal riding map

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2023
  • Ontario’s redistribution commission ultimately agreed to act on only five comparatively minor boundary-related changes called for by Liberal and Conservative MPs.
NDP MP Carol Hughes, left, and Liberal MPs Marc Serré, centre, and Michael Coteau all have legislative changes in their sights to improve the federal redistribution process and protect northern Ontario's seats. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster and Andrew Meade

Canadian Dental Care Plan should focus on preventive oral health services

  • The federal government’s recent rollout of the Canada Dental Benefit emphasizes the necessity of access to dental care.
Opinion | BY ANNE CAISSIE | August 7, 2023
Dental hygienists have long called for expanded access to preventive oral care services, writes Anne Caissie. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Canadian Dental Care Plan should focus on preventive oral health services

Opinion | BY ANNE CAISSIE | August 7, 2023
  • The federal government’s recent rollout of the Canada Dental Benefit emphasizes the necessity of access to dental care.

Canadian Dental Care Plan should focus on preventive oral health services

Opinion | BY ANNE CAISSIE | August 7, 2023
  • The federal government’s recent rollout of the Canada Dental Benefit emphasizes the necessity of access to dental care.
Dental hygienists have long called for expanded access to preventive oral care services, writes Anne Caissie. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Some backbench Liberal MPs ‘livid’ with Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle, say PMO ‘couldn’t have done a better job at undermining caucus morale’ 

  • It’s not unusual for passed over MPs to be unhappy after a cabinet shuffle, says senior government relations consultant Greg MacEachern.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 7, 2023
On July 26, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau undertook the biggest revamp of his cabinet since coming to power in 2015. About 80 per cent of ministers were affected by the shuffle in some way. Trudeau promoted seven backbench MPs to replace seven ministers four of whom were not re-offering while three others were dropped. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Some backbench Liberal MPs ‘livid’ with Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle, say PMO ‘couldn’t have done a better job at undermining caucus morale’ 

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 7, 2023
  • It’s not unusual for passed over MPs to be unhappy after a cabinet shuffle, says senior government relations consultant Greg MacEachern.

Some backbench Liberal MPs ‘livid’ with Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle, say PMO ‘couldn’t have done a better job at undermining caucus morale’ 

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 7, 2023
  • It’s not unusual for passed over MPs to be unhappy after a cabinet shuffle, says senior government relations consultant Greg MacEachern.
On July 26, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau undertook the biggest revamp of his cabinet since coming to power in 2015. About 80 per cent of ministers were affected by the shuffle in some way. Trudeau promoted seven backbench MPs to replace seven ministers four of whom were not re-offering while three others were dropped. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The demise of the American republic

  • Why should Canadians pay attention to what’s happening in the Divided States of America? There's a lot of resources here that some Americans would like to
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | August 7, 2023
For the first time in history, Donald Trump is not only increasing his lead in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination based on multiple criminal indictments, but he's also successfully fundraising from them. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The demise of the American republic

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | August 7, 2023
  • Why should Canadians pay attention to what’s happening in the Divided States of America? There's a lot of resources here that some Americans would like to

The demise of the American republic

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | August 7, 2023
  • Why should Canadians pay attention to what’s happening in the Divided States of America? There's a lot of resources here that some Americans would like to
For the first time in history, Donald Trump is not only increasing his lead in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination based on multiple criminal indictments, but he's also successfully fundraising from them. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

‘B.C. is a microcosm of the climate-related disasters’: Sajjan’s move to emergency preparedness welcomed amid summer of unprecedented wildfires and floods

  • Firefighting and insurance groups say Harjit Sajjan's defence, international development, and Pacific agency experience will help him in emergency preparedness role.
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | August 7, 2023
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan is a strong choice for the portfolio, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada's Jason Clark. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘B.C. is a microcosm of the climate-related disasters’: Sajjan’s move to emergency preparedness welcomed amid summer of unprecedented wildfires and floods

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | August 7, 2023
  • Firefighting and insurance groups say Harjit Sajjan's defence, international development, and Pacific agency experience will help him in emergency preparedness role.

‘B.C. is a microcosm of the climate-related disasters’: Sajjan’s move to emergency preparedness welcomed amid summer of unprecedented wildfires and floods

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | August 7, 2023
  • Firefighting and insurance groups say Harjit Sajjan's defence, international development, and Pacific agency experience will help him in emergency preparedness role.
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan is a strong choice for the portfolio, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada's Jason Clark. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A request for humanity in the newly named cabinet

  • Reconciliation is all about learning, making mistakes, and the commitment to do better. Since scripted messaging completely precludes the humanity of relationship, the only
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | August 7, 2023
New Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, second right, with his wife, Harini Sivalingam, second left, and their daughters, Sahanah, right, and Bairvai, left, at Rideau Hall on July 26, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A request for humanity in the newly named cabinet

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | August 7, 2023
  • Reconciliation is all about learning, making mistakes, and the commitment to do better. Since scripted messaging completely precludes the humanity of relationship, the only

A request for humanity in the newly named cabinet

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | August 7, 2023
  • Reconciliation is all about learning, making mistakes, and the commitment to do better. Since scripted messaging completely precludes the humanity of relationship, the only
New Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, second right, with his wife, Harini Sivalingam, second left, and their daughters, Sahanah, right, and Bairvai, left, at Rideau Hall on July 26, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump uses politics of rage to fuel his return to power

  • Chances are the Canadian vexation quotient is nowhere near what we are witnessing south of the border. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is certainly hoping
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | August 7, 2023
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Instead of finishing former U.S. president Donald Trump off, allegations of conspiracy to defraud the government and obstruct an official proceeding have energized his campaign, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump uses politics of rage to fuel his return to power

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | August 7, 2023
  • Chances are the Canadian vexation quotient is nowhere near what we are witnessing south of the border. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is certainly hoping

Trump uses politics of rage to fuel his return to power

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | August 7, 2023
  • Chances are the Canadian vexation quotient is nowhere near what we are witnessing south of the border. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is certainly hoping
Donald Trump
Instead of finishing former U.S. president Donald Trump off, allegations of conspiracy to defraud the government and obstruct an official proceeding have energized his campaign, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘High expectations’ for new housing and infrastructure minister as Sean Fraser takes over ‘Everest-like’ file, say pundits

  • Fraser acknowledged housing is ‘a bottleneck to economic growth,' and it’s 'a real challenge for people my age and younger who are trying to
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 7, 2023
Sean Fraser, who previously served as immigration minister before being shuffled into housing and infrastructure on July 26, first arrived in Parliament in 2015. Fraser won his Nova Scotia riding by comfortable margins in both the 2019 and 2021 federal elections. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘High expectations’ for new housing and infrastructure minister as Sean Fraser takes over ‘Everest-like’ file, say pundits

News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 7, 2023
  • Fraser acknowledged housing is ‘a bottleneck to economic growth,' and it’s 'a real challenge for people my age and younger who are trying to

‘High expectations’ for new housing and infrastructure minister as Sean Fraser takes over ‘Everest-like’ file, say pundits

News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 7, 2023
  • Fraser acknowledged housing is ‘a bottleneck to economic growth,' and it’s 'a real challenge for people my age and younger who are trying to
Sean Fraser, who previously served as immigration minister before being shuffled into housing and infrastructure on July 26, first arrived in Parliament in 2015. Fraser won his Nova Scotia riding by comfortable margins in both the 2019 and 2021 federal elections. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian actors pushing for better promotion of Canadian content on foreign streamers under Broadcast Act modernization consultations

  • Public consultations regarding proposed policy directions for the Online Streaming Act closed on July 25.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 7, 2023
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, pictured July 26, 2023, shortly after being sworn into her new role. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian actors pushing for better promotion of Canadian content on foreign streamers under Broadcast Act modernization consultations

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 7, 2023
  • Public consultations regarding proposed policy directions for the Online Streaming Act closed on July 25.

Canadian actors pushing for better promotion of Canadian content on foreign streamers under Broadcast Act modernization consultations

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 7, 2023
  • Public consultations regarding proposed policy directions for the Online Streaming Act closed on July 25.
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, pictured July 26, 2023, shortly after being sworn into her new role. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada facing harsh attacks from U.S. over next year’s digital services tax

  • With a deal unlikely anytime soon, delaying a possible digital sales tax deprives Canada of billions of dollars in much-needed tax revenues. It is
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | August 7, 2023
Treasury Board President Anita Anand, left, and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, at Rideau Hall on July 26, 2023. Freeland and the Trudeau government are under harsh attacks for not following American orders—in this case, our unilateral decision to proceed with a digital services tax next year, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada facing harsh attacks from U.S. over next year’s digital services tax

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | August 7, 2023
  • With a deal unlikely anytime soon, delaying a possible digital sales tax deprives Canada of billions of dollars in much-needed tax revenues. It is

Canada facing harsh attacks from U.S. over next year’s digital services tax

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | August 7, 2023
  • With a deal unlikely anytime soon, delaying a possible digital sales tax deprives Canada of billions of dollars in much-needed tax revenues. It is
Treasury Board President Anita Anand, left, and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, at Rideau Hall on July 26, 2023. Freeland and the Trudeau government are under harsh attacks for not following American orders—in this case, our unilateral decision to proceed with a digital services tax next year, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Another look at Trudeau’s cabinet moves, electorally

  • A look at how every current, new, and shuffled-out politician did in the 2021 federal election.
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | August 7, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with his cabinet ministers on July 26, 2023, speaking with reporters at Rideau Hall after he shuffled the cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Another look at Trudeau’s cabinet moves, electorally

FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | August 7, 2023
  • A look at how every current, new, and shuffled-out politician did in the 2021 federal election.

Another look at Trudeau’s cabinet moves, electorally

FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | August 7, 2023
  • A look at how every current, new, and shuffled-out politician did in the 2021 federal election.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with his cabinet ministers on July 26, 2023, speaking with reporters at Rideau Hall after he shuffled the cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Blame game over Canadians’ anger helps nobody

  • Our leaders need to consider both why Canadians are angry, as well as how they can address it.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | August 7, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all discussed the anger of Canadian voters last week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Blame game over Canadians’ anger helps nobody

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | August 7, 2023
  • Our leaders need to consider both why Canadians are angry, as well as how they can address it.

Blame game over Canadians’ anger helps nobody

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | August 7, 2023
  • Our leaders need to consider both why Canadians are angry, as well as how they can address it.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all discussed the anger of Canadian voters last week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Governments, scientists should put more brain power into green energy, writes B.C. reader

  • Canada wants to reportedly move forward with more nuclear power plants? Nuclear power is nuclear waste and a major disaster waiting to happen. Why
Opinion | August 7, 2023

Governments, scientists should put more brain power into green energy, writes B.C. reader

Opinion | August 7, 2023
  • Canada wants to reportedly move forward with more nuclear power plants? Nuclear power is nuclear waste and a major disaster waiting to happen. Why

Governments, scientists should put more brain power into green energy, writes B.C. reader

Opinion | August 7, 2023
  • Canada wants to reportedly move forward with more nuclear power plants? Nuclear power is nuclear waste and a major disaster waiting to happen. Why

Trump is obsessed with owning the U.S. presidency, writes B.C. reader

  • Having been exposed to former U.S. president Donald Trump’s behaviour for a long time has also made it very obvious what is driving his
Opinion | August 7, 2023

Trump is obsessed with owning the U.S. presidency, writes B.C. reader

Opinion | August 7, 2023
  • Having been exposed to former U.S. president Donald Trump’s behaviour for a long time has also made it very obvious what is driving his

Trump is obsessed with owning the U.S. presidency, writes B.C. reader

Opinion | August 7, 2023
  • Having been exposed to former U.S. president Donald Trump’s behaviour for a long time has also made it very obvious what is driving his

Three new books out: The Legacy of 9/11; Protecting The Prairies; Fear of a Black Nation; and another look at the cabinet shuffle leaks

  • Plus, Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan is tweeting about her cancer recovery; Conservative MP Doherty's Prince George staffer dies; and MPs hit the summer BBQ
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 7, 2023
Recently released: The Legacy of 9/11: Views from North America is edited by Andrea Charron, Alexander Moens, and Stéphane Roussel; Fear of A Black Nation: Race, Sex, and Security in Sixties Montreal, by David Austin; and Protecting the Prairies: Lorne Scott and the Politics of Conservation, by Andrea Olive. Book cover images courtesy of McGill-Queen's University Press, Between The Lines, and the University of Regina Press

Three new books out: The Legacy of 9/11; Protecting The Prairies; Fear of a Black Nation; and another look at the cabinet shuffle leaks

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 7, 2023
  • Plus, Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan is tweeting about her cancer recovery; Conservative MP Doherty's Prince George staffer dies; and MPs hit the summer BBQ

Three new books out: The Legacy of 9/11; Protecting The Prairies; Fear of a Black Nation; and another look at the cabinet shuffle leaks

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 7, 2023
  • Plus, Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan is tweeting about her cancer recovery; Conservative MP Doherty's Prince George staffer dies; and MPs hit the summer BBQ
Recently released: The Legacy of 9/11: Views from North America is edited by Andrea Charron, Alexander Moens, and Stéphane Roussel; Fear of A Black Nation: Race, Sex, and Security in Sixties Montreal, by David Austin; and Protecting the Prairies: Lorne Scott and the Politics of Conservation, by Andrea Olive. Book cover images courtesy of McGill-Queen's University Press, Between The Lines, and the University of Regina Press

Shocked, disappointed by Ifill’s tweets about Bingo: National Police Federation

  • Erica Ifill, a freelance Hill Times columnist, retweeted a post about members of the Toronto Police Service gathering at an emergency vet clinic in
Opinion | August 7, 2023

Shocked, disappointed by Ifill’s tweets about Bingo: National Police Federation

Opinion | August 7, 2023
  • Erica Ifill, a freelance Hill Times columnist, retweeted a post about members of the Toronto Police Service gathering at an emergency vet clinic in

Shocked, disappointed by Ifill’s tweets about Bingo: National Police Federation

Opinion | August 7, 2023
  • Erica Ifill, a freelance Hill Times columnist, retweeted a post about members of the Toronto Police Service gathering at an emergency vet clinic in

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