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Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner is using her social media platforms to illustrate the call for the Liberal government to scrap its Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DANIEL BERNHARD | August 4, 2025
Lena Metlege Diab
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Lena Metlege Diab. The system that screens, settles, and supports newcomers is impressively dysfunctional, writes Daniel Bernhard. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DANIEL BERNHARD | August 4, 2025
Opinion | BY DANIEL BERNHARD | August 4, 2025
Lena Metlege Diab
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Lena Metlege Diab. The system that screens, settles, and supports newcomers is impressively dysfunctional, writes Daniel Bernhard. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GONZALO PERALTA | July 31, 2025
Languages Canada hopes that new Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab will take a balanced approach and stabilize immigration policy with evidence-based solutions that protect the integrity of both immigration and education, writes Gonzalo Peralta.  The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY GONZALO PERALTA | July 31, 2025
Opinion | BY GONZALO PERALTA | July 31, 2025
Languages Canada hopes that new Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab will take a balanced approach and stabilize immigration policy with evidence-based solutions that protect the integrity of both immigration and education, writes Gonzalo Peralta.  The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 28, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured July 17, 2025, at the Prime Minister’s First Nations summit on Bill C-5 in Gatineau, Que. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 28, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 28, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured July 17, 2025, at the Prime Minister’s First Nations summit on Bill C-5 in Gatineau, Que. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 23, 2025
Minister Lena Metlege Diab oversees Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, which is forecasting a 30 per cent cut in spending over the next three years. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 23, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 23, 2025
Minister Lena Metlege Diab oversees Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, which is forecasting a 30 per cent cut in spending over the next three years. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY CHRISTINA SANTINI | July 21, 2025
Lena Metlege Diab
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is the one that the government can most easily adjust in response to labour needs, writes Christina Santini. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHRISTINA SANTINI | July 21, 2025
Opinion | BY CHRISTINA SANTINI | July 21, 2025
Lena Metlege Diab
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is the one that the government can most easily adjust in response to labour needs, writes Christina Santini. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY, BRIAN MCKENNA | July 15, 2024
Bill Blair
Liberal MP Marie-France Lalonde, left, Defence Minister Bill Blair, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor speak to reporters in the West Block on Dec. 5, 2023. Baseline awareness and understanding of the needs of language and cultural advisers are crucial for meaningful action, write Fardous Hosseiny and Brian McKenna. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY, BRIAN MCKENNA | July 15, 2024
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY, BRIAN MCKENNA | July 15, 2024
Bill Blair
Liberal MP Marie-France Lalonde, left, Defence Minister Bill Blair, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor speak to reporters in the West Block on Dec. 5, 2023. Baseline awareness and understanding of the needs of language and cultural advisers are crucial for meaningful action, write Fardous Hosseiny and Brian McKenna. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has said there’s a lack of consensus in Canada—and the Liberal caucus—about giving status to some undocumented people. But many Canadians support regularization, write Debbie Douglas, Amy Go, Samina Sami, and Samya Hasan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has said there’s a lack of consensus in Canada—and the Liberal caucus—about giving status to some undocumented people. But many Canadians support regularization, write Debbie Douglas, Amy Go, Samina Sami, and Samya Hasan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 1, 2024
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon discussed accomplishments from the spring sitting of Parliament on June 19 on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 1, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 1, 2024
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon discussed accomplishments from the spring sitting of Parliament on June 19 on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PATRICK MACKENZIE | June 27, 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Newcomers to Canada continue to face chronic underemployment, all while Canadian employers cry out for skilled workers, writes Patrick MacKenzie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PATRICK MACKENZIE | June 27, 2024
Opinion | BY PATRICK MACKENZIE | June 27, 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Newcomers to Canada continue to face chronic underemployment, all while Canadian employers cry out for skilled workers, writes Patrick MacKenzie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KETTY NIVYABANDI | June 17, 2024
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has argued that immigration detention in federal prisons would only be used for a 'very small' and 'high risk' segment of the population. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KETTY NIVYABANDI | June 17, 2024
Opinion | BY KETTY NIVYABANDI | June 17, 2024
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has argued that immigration detention in federal prisons would only be used for a 'very small' and 'high risk' segment of the population. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 5, 2024
Jihan Qunoo, right, and her family celebrate with Tim Hortons after her mother, second left, safely arrived in Canada through the super visa program on May 26. Two of Qunoo’s siblings remain in Egypt, while two others are still trapped in Gaza. Photograph courtesy of Jihan Qunoo
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 5, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 5, 2024
Jihan Qunoo, right, and her family celebrate with Tim Hortons after her mother, second left, safely arrived in Canada through the super visa program on May 26. Two of Qunoo’s siblings remain in Egypt, while two others are still trapped in Gaza. Photograph courtesy of Jihan Qunoo
Opinion | BY RANDY HAHN | June 3, 2024
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller holds a press conference in Ottawa on Feb. 29. We must remember that we are not doing newcomers a favour by treating their applications with courtesy and respect, writes Randy Hahn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RANDY HAHN | June 3, 2024
Opinion | BY RANDY HAHN | June 3, 2024
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller holds a press conference in Ottawa on Feb. 29. We must remember that we are not doing newcomers a favour by treating their applications with courtesy and respect, writes Randy Hahn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | May 30, 2024
The Lindo family: Tamarli, left, Temeah, Tameliah, George, Gillandre, and Tamarri. Photograph courtesy of George Lindo
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | May 30, 2024
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | May 30, 2024
The Lindo family: Tamarli, left, Temeah, Tameliah, George, Gillandre, and Tamarri. Photograph courtesy of George Lindo
Opinion | BY YOGENDRA SHAKYA, AXELLE JANCZUR | April 29, 2024
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller holds a press conference in the National Press Theatre on Feb. 29. It is time for Canada to build a truly inclusive immigration framework that promotes the dignity and well-being of all migrants, regardless of their status, write Yogendra Shakya and Axelle Janczur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY YOGENDRA SHAKYA, AXELLE JANCZUR | April 29, 2024
Opinion | BY YOGENDRA SHAKYA, AXELLE JANCZUR | April 29, 2024
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller holds a press conference in the National Press Theatre on Feb. 29. It is time for Canada to build a truly inclusive immigration framework that promotes the dignity and well-being of all migrants, regardless of their status, write Yogendra Shakya and Axelle Janczur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller, left, and Housing Minister Sean Fraser. Walking the extra mile to provide a warm welcome is in the DNA of communities across the country, but we need more leadership from the federal government, write Emilio Rodriguez and Allan Reesor-McDowell. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller, left, and Housing Minister Sean Fraser. Walking the extra mile to provide a warm welcome is in the DNA of communities across the country, but we need more leadership from the federal government, write Emilio Rodriguez and Allan Reesor-McDowell. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | March 25, 2024
Marc Miller
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller. The department wisely warns people on its website about scams targeting newcomers, writes Amit Kumar Sharma. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia.
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | March 25, 2024
Opinion | BY AMIT KUMAR SHARMA | March 25, 2024
Marc Miller
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller. The department wisely warns people on its website about scams targeting newcomers, writes Amit Kumar Sharma. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia.
Opinion | BY MARWAN ISMAIL | March 20, 2024
Immigration continues to be essential to Canada’s growth and prosperity and remains one of our greatest strengths. With strategic management, it can continue to fortify the nation’s socio-economic fabric, writes Marwan Ismail. Image courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY MARWAN ISMAIL | March 20, 2024
Opinion | BY MARWAN ISMAIL | March 20, 2024
Immigration continues to be essential to Canada’s growth and prosperity and remains one of our greatest strengths. With strategic management, it can continue to fortify the nation’s socio-economic fabric, writes Marwan Ismail. Image courtesy of Pexels