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Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty introduced Bill C-10 into the House of Commons on Sept. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID HUTTON | November 13, 2025
Public Sector Integrity Commissioner Harriet Solloway poses for a portrait at her office in Ottawa on July 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID HUTTON | November 13, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID HUTTON | November 13, 2025
Public Sector Integrity Commissioner Harriet Solloway poses for a portrait at her office in Ottawa on July 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | November 12, 2025
Canada's Correctional Investigator Ivan Zinger has catalogued issues plaguing this country's prison system after 20 years with the office, including the past nine years at the organization's helm. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY MARLO GLASS | November 12, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | November 12, 2025
Canada's Correctional Investigator Ivan Zinger has catalogued issues plaguing this country's prison system after 20 years with the office, including the past nine years at the organization's helm. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | November 6, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, and RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme, pictured Oct. 20, 2025, at the Senate National Security, Defence, and Veterans Affairs Committee, have committed to hiring additional officers in the RCMP, which is currently experiencing a 7.7 per cent total vacancy rate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | November 6, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | November 6, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, and RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme, pictured Oct. 20, 2025, at the Senate National Security, Defence, and Veterans Affairs Committee, have committed to hiring additional officers in the RCMP, which is currently experiencing a 7.7 per cent total vacancy rate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 27, 2025
Since making comments about the RCMP that were published on a YouTube channel over a week ago, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been on the receiving end of public and anonymous criticism from Conservative insiders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 27, 2025
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 27, 2025
Since making comments about the RCMP that were published on a YouTube channel over a week ago, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been on the receiving end of public and anonymous criticism from Conservative insiders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
Justice Minister Sean Fraser unveiled the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
Justice Minister Sean Fraser unveiled the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SAMANTHA MCALEESE | October 30, 2019
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale introduced the Liberals’ pot-record suspension bill in March, but was criticized for not going far enough and automatically expunging criminal records for simple cannabis possession. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SAMANTHA MCALEESE | October 30, 2019
Opinion | BY SAMANTHA MCALEESE | October 30, 2019
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale introduced the Liberals’ pot-record suspension bill in March, but was criticized for not going far enough and automatically expunging criminal records for simple cannabis possession. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | July 31, 2019
The Senate rose for the summer without passing Bill C-337, a private member’s bill which had received unanimous support in the House of Commons in May 2017. By not passing the bill, the Senate decided to roll the dice with the lives of women who were depending on it to do the right thing, writes Kathleen Finlay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | July 31, 2019
Opinion | BY KATHLEEN FINLAY | July 31, 2019
The Senate rose for the summer without passing Bill C-337, a private member’s bill which had received unanimous support in the House of Commons in May 2017. By not passing the bill, the Senate decided to roll the dice with the lives of women who were depending on it to do the right thing, writes Kathleen Finlay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NINA RUSSELL | July 25, 2019
Justice Minister David Lametti says he sees no need for a legally entrenched bilingualism requirement in the nomination process for Supreme Court of Canada justices, and that the informal process now already 'puts a high premium on functional bilingualism.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NINA RUSSELL | July 25, 2019
News | BY NINA RUSSELL | July 25, 2019
Justice Minister David Lametti says he sees no need for a legally entrenched bilingualism requirement in the nomination process for Supreme Court of Canada justices, and that the informal process now already 'puts a high premium on functional bilingualism.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bill C-83 creates a new way of dealing with inmates who need to be separated from the general prison population for safety reasons. Photograph courtesy of Michael Coghlan
Bill C-83 creates a new way of dealing with inmates who need to be separated from the general prison population for safety reasons. Photograph courtesy of Michael Coghlan
Opinion | BY JUSTIN MOHAMMED | May 1, 2019
Border Security Minister Bill Blair has sought to reopen negotiations on the Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JUSTIN MOHAMMED | May 1, 2019
Opinion | BY JUSTIN MOHAMMED | May 1, 2019
Border Security Minister Bill Blair has sought to reopen negotiations on the Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 1, 2019
In March, U.S. President Donald Trump intervened in the case of a U.S. Navy SEAL charged with murder for his alleged actions in Iraq, saying he would be moved to ‘less restrictive confinement.’ Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 1, 2019
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | May 1, 2019
In March, U.S. President Donald Trump intervened in the case of a U.S. Navy SEAL charged with murder for his alleged actions in Iraq, saying he would be moved to ‘less restrictive confinement.’ Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 24, 2019
Former Conservative leader Rona Ambrose says a 'concerted' effort in the Senate has kept her bill from appearing before a committee—a necessary step before the Red Chamber can vote on her private member's bill and send it back to the House. With eight sitting weeks left, time is running out. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 24, 2019
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 24, 2019
Former Conservative leader Rona Ambrose says a 'concerted' effort in the Senate has kept her bill from appearing before a committee—a necessary step before the Red Chamber can vote on her private member's bill and send it back to the House. With eight sitting weeks left, time is running out. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ARTHUR COCKFIELD | April 17, 2019
Lawyers chat in the Supreme Court of Canada building in Ottawa. Ontario lawyers are divided about whether to support a law society commitment that they ‘abide by a statement of principles acknowledging their obligation to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion generally.’ The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY ARTHUR COCKFIELD | April 17, 2019
Opinion | BY ARTHUR COCKFIELD | April 17, 2019
Lawyers chat in the Supreme Court of Canada building in Ottawa. Ontario lawyers are divided about whether to support a law society commitment that they ‘abide by a statement of principles acknowledging their obligation to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion generally.’ The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 17, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at a Liberal caucus meeting on April 3, the day after he booted former ministers Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from caucus. The prime minister is least effective when he tries to be the sole decider, says columnist Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 17, 2019
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 17, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at a Liberal caucus meeting on April 3, the day after he booted former ministers Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from caucus. The prime minister is least effective when he tries to be the sole decider, says columnist Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 17, 2019
A Senate committee has complained twice about Jody Wilson-Raybould, pictured during her February testimony before the House Justice Committee, for failing to testify on legislative changes when she was justice minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 17, 2019
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 17, 2019
A Senate committee has complained twice about Jody Wilson-Raybould, pictured during her February testimony before the House Justice Committee, for failing to testify on legislative changes when she was justice minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 10, 2019
Quebec Premier François Legault's government has introduced Bill 21, which purports to ensure the neutrality of the government by insisting no one in a position of authority be allowed to wear ‘religious symbols’ while exercising their functions. Photograph courtesy of CAQ/Instagram
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 10, 2019
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 10, 2019
Quebec Premier François Legault's government has introduced Bill 21, which purports to ensure the neutrality of the government by insisting no one in a position of authority be allowed to wear ‘religious symbols’ while exercising their functions. Photograph courtesy of CAQ/Instagram
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | March 29, 2019
Ex-attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould, pictured during her appearance before the House Justice Committee on Feb. 27, has submitted a package of materials to support her testimony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | March 29, 2019
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | March 29, 2019
Ex-attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould, pictured during her appearance before the House Justice Committee on Feb. 27, has submitted a package of materials to support her testimony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade