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Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab said, 'Citizenship is more than a legal status—it’s a profound connection to the values, history, and spirit of Canada,' in a June 5 Immigration press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DANIEL BERNHARD | May 19, 2025
If productivity is a form of patriotism, then each of us can do a great service to Canada by helping our families and our neighbours rekindle their love affair with the country, and devote themselves to success, writes Daniel Bernhard. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY DANIEL BERNHARD | May 19, 2025
Opinion | BY DANIEL BERNHARD | May 19, 2025
If productivity is a form of patriotism, then each of us can do a great service to Canada by helping our families and our neighbours rekindle their love affair with the country, and devote themselves to success, writes Daniel Bernhard. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 22, 2025
Salma Mohammed, left, with her four-year-old son, Mohammed Mostafa, who is a Canadian citizen who has been unable to leave Sudan. Photograph courtesy of Salma Mohammed
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 22, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 22, 2025
Salma Mohammed, left, with her four-year-old son, Mohammed Mostafa, who is a Canadian citizen who has been unable to leave Sudan. Photograph courtesy of Salma Mohammed
News | BY KATRYA BOLGER | April 9, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Expert Andrew Griffith says the key issue to watch in this election is which party will present a plan that effectively addresses the challenge of Canada’s 'absorptive capacity,' or ensuring how immigration levels align with housing, health care, and crucial services. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY KATRYA BOLGER | April 9, 2025
News | BY KATRYA BOLGER | April 9, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Expert Andrew Griffith says the key issue to watch in this election is which party will present a plan that effectively addresses the challenge of Canada’s 'absorptive capacity,' or ensuring how immigration levels align with housing, health care, and crucial services. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | April 8, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilevre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will all need to fight for new Canadians' votes. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
News | BY IREM KOCA | April 8, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | April 8, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilevre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will all need to fight for new Canadians' votes. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY CATI COE | March 19, 2025
Low-income migrants who have contributed to Canada’s economy have trouble returning to their country of origin because of residency restrictions on their pensions, writes Cati Coe. Unsplash photograph by Matt Bennett
Opinion | BY CATI COE | March 19, 2025
Opinion | BY CATI COE | March 19, 2025
Low-income migrants who have contributed to Canada’s economy have trouble returning to their country of origin because of residency restrictions on their pensions, writes Cati Coe. Unsplash photograph by Matt Bennett
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 13, 2019
In his attempts to make Quebec more in his own nationalist image, Premier François Legault, pictured, and his Coalition Avenir Quebec party have stumbled badly over three delicate dossiers: immigration, education, and anglophones, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of the CAQ's Instagram
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 13, 2019
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 13, 2019
In his attempts to make Quebec more in his own nationalist image, Premier François Legault, pictured, and his Coalition Avenir Quebec party have stumbled badly over three delicate dossiers: immigration, education, and anglophones, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of the CAQ's Instagram
Opinion | BY JEAN-NICOLAS BEUZE | October 23, 2019
Chrystia Freeland, minister of foreign affairs, is pictured at a Lima Group press conference in Ottawa Feb. 4, 2019. Canada is a founding member of the group, but must do more in terms of actions and resources to help Venezuela, writes Jean-Nicolas Beuze. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JEAN-NICOLAS BEUZE | October 23, 2019
Opinion | BY JEAN-NICOLAS BEUZE | October 23, 2019
Chrystia Freeland, minister of foreign affairs, is pictured at a Lima Group press conference in Ottawa Feb. 4, 2019. Canada is a founding member of the group, but must do more in terms of actions and resources to help Venezuela, writes Jean-Nicolas Beuze. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2019
The Hill Times dives into the issues that have taken a spotlight for Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May so far this campaign. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2019
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2019
The Hill Times dives into the issues that have taken a spotlight for Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May so far this campaign. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 14, 2019
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 14, 2019
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 14, 2019
Opinion | BY KWAME MCKENZIE | October 7, 2019
Studies have shown that when immigrants come to this country, they are two times less likely to have poor health than a white Canadian.  The immigration screening process ensures that we have healthy recruits. However, by seven years, immigrants are two times more likely to have poor health. More than 10 per cent of an immigrant’s health has deteriorated in that time. This is an incredible waste of potential. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia
Opinion | BY KWAME MCKENZIE | October 7, 2019
Opinion | BY KWAME MCKENZIE | October 7, 2019
Studies have shown that when immigrants come to this country, they are two times less likely to have poor health than a white Canadian.  The immigration screening process ensures that we have healthy recruits. However, by seven years, immigrants are two times more likely to have poor health. More than 10 per cent of an immigrant’s health has deteriorated in that time. This is an incredible waste of potential. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | September 26, 2019
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer. Whereas many Conservatives prioritize on cultural values, national security, and jobs, Liberals and NDP place less importance on those concerns, according to a survey from the Digital Democracy Project. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | September 26, 2019
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | September 26, 2019
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer. Whereas many Conservatives prioritize on cultural values, national security, and jobs, Liberals and NDP place less importance on those concerns, according to a survey from the Digital Democracy Project. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 11, 2019
From August 2013 to February 2018, the Syrian government was responsible for the 'majority' of 85 confirmed chemical attacks, according to the Human Rights Watch. United Nations photograph by David Manyua
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 11, 2019
News | BY NEIL MOSS | September 11, 2019
From August 2013 to February 2018, the Syrian government was responsible for the 'majority' of 85 confirmed chemical attacks, according to the Human Rights Watch. United Nations photograph by David Manyua
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 2, 2019
People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier has proposed slashing annual immigration levels to nearly a third of what they are now. Cutting immigration means hurting the economy, argues Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 2, 2019
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 2, 2019
People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier has proposed slashing annual immigration levels to nearly a third of what they are now. Cutting immigration means hurting the economy, argues Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | August 28, 2019
Opinion | August 28, 2019
Opinion | August 28, 2019
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | August 28, 2019
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May have yet to release their party's platforms, but NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh unveiled his in June. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | August 28, 2019
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | August 28, 2019
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May have yet to release their party's platforms, but NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh unveiled his in June. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALI MIRZAD | August 23, 2019
Members of the 6 Mobile Strike Force Kandak move into position during their validation exercise at the Consolidated Fielding Centre, Kabul, Afghanistan, during Operation ATTENTION in Sept. 2013. Canadian Armed Forces photograph courtesy of Sgt. James Funk
Opinion | BY ALI MIRZAD | August 23, 2019
Opinion | BY ALI MIRZAD | August 23, 2019
Members of the 6 Mobile Strike Force Kandak move into position during their validation exercise at the Consolidated Fielding Centre, Kabul, Afghanistan, during Operation ATTENTION in Sept. 2013. Canadian Armed Forces photograph courtesy of Sgt. James Funk
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 21, 2019
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen says 'unlike the other political parties,' the Liberals immigration planning and levels are open, and will reach or exceed one per cent of Canada's population in the final year of their current three-year plan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 21, 2019
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 21, 2019
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen says 'unlike the other political parties,' the Liberals immigration planning and levels are open, and will reach or exceed one per cent of Canada's population in the final year of their current three-year plan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade