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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 INDEPENDENT SENATOR YVONNE BOYER | November 14, 2018
Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott, pictured speaking June 21 in Ottawa’s Vincent Massey Park at a Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, announced in September that Canada would commit $68-million over three years to improve health services in Indigenous communities. This is a welcomed, but more action is required, says Independent Sen. Yvonne Boyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY INDEPENDENT SENATOR YVONNE BOYER | November 14, 2018
Opinion | BY INDEPENDENT SENATOR YVONNE BOYER | November 14, 2018
Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott, pictured speaking June 21 in Ottawa’s Vincent Massey Park at a Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, announced in September that Canada would commit $68-million over three years to improve health services in Indigenous communities. This is a welcomed, but more action is required, says Independent Sen. Yvonne Boyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ELIZABETH MAY | November 14, 2018
Former MP Terence Young’s daughter Vanessa died in 2000 at the age of 15 after suffering complications while taking the prescribed drug Prepulsid for minor indigestion issues. The drug has since been taken off the market. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
Opinion | BY ELIZABETH MAY | November 14, 2018
Opinion | BY ELIZABETH MAY | November 14, 2018
Former MP Terence Young’s daughter Vanessa died in 2000 at the age of 15 after suffering complications while taking the prescribed drug Prepulsid for minor indigestion issues. The drug has since been taken off the market. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 8, 2018
Conservative Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu said it's 'unfortunate' the Senate committee studying Bill C-58 won't hear from a very important witness after the Tax Court chief justice backed out of closed-door testimony on Nov. 8. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 8, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 8, 2018
Conservative Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu said it's 'unfortunate' the Senate committee studying Bill C-58 won't hear from a very important witness after the Tax Court chief justice backed out of closed-door testimony on Nov. 8. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY SENATOR MARY JANE MCCALLUM | October 24, 2018
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Oct. 11 that no binding constitutional duty exists for Indigenous consultation to occur before a law is passed. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY SENATOR MARY JANE MCCALLUM | October 24, 2018
Opinion | BY SENATOR MARY JANE MCCALLUM | October 24, 2018
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Oct. 11 that no binding constitutional duty exists for Indigenous consultation to occur before a law is passed. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
A worker inspects plants at the Tweed cannabis plant in Smiths Falls, Ont., one of several cannabis companies that have sprouted up in the years prior to legalization. Consultants and industry insiders predict lobbying isn’t likely to taper off after pot is legal on Oct. 17, suggesting it will instead climb as groups jockey to tweak existing law and inform new regulations ahead of a 12-month deadline to legalize other forms, like edibles. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
A worker inspects plants at the Tweed cannabis plant in Smiths Falls, Ont., one of several cannabis companies that have sprouted up in the years prior to legalization. Consultants and industry insiders predict lobbying isn’t likely to taper off after pot is legal on Oct. 17, suggesting it will instead climb as groups jockey to tweak existing law and inform new regulations ahead of a 12-month deadline to legalize other forms, like edibles. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
A woman sits on Parliament Hill in April, at the last 4-20 protest before cannabis became legal in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
A woman sits on Parliament Hill in April, at the last 4-20 protest before cannabis became legal in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY STAN STAPLETON | October 17, 2018
An aerial view of Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge for Aboriginal Women in Maple Creek, Sask., where Terri-Lynne McClintic was transferred. She pleaded guilty in 2010 to first-degree murder in the death of eight-year-old Tori Stafford. There are no fences around the lodge. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Correctional Service Canada
Opinion | BY STAN STAPLETON | October 17, 2018
Opinion | BY STAN STAPLETON | October 17, 2018
An aerial view of Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge for Aboriginal Women in Maple Creek, Sask., where Terri-Lynne McClintic was transferred. She pleaded guilty in 2010 to first-degree murder in the death of eight-year-old Tori Stafford. There are no fences around the lodge. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Correctional Service Canada
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
In the days before cannabis legalization, Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair told reporters Canada's regulated market will do a 'much better job protecting our kids' and begin an 'important process' offering consumers 'a responsible and healthier choice.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
In the days before cannabis legalization, Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair told reporters Canada's regulated market will do a 'much better job protecting our kids' and begin an 'important process' offering consumers 'a responsible and healthier choice.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 17, 2018
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer speaks to reporters last month surrounded by caucus members, left, Michelle Rempel and Tony Clement, and, right, Rachael Harder. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 17, 2018
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 17, 2018
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer speaks to reporters last month surrounded by caucus members, left, Michelle Rempel and Tony Clement, and, right, Rachael Harder. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LISA VAN DUSEN | October 3, 2018
Testifying at the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 27, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, right, refuted Professor Christine Blasey Ford's account of him allegedly sexually assaulting her 36 years ago. Screenshots courtesy of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
Opinion | BY LISA VAN DUSEN | October 3, 2018
Opinion | BY LISA VAN DUSEN | October 3, 2018
Testifying at the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 27, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, right, refuted Professor Christine Blasey Ford's account of him allegedly sexually assaulting her 36 years ago. Screenshots courtesy of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 26, 2018
Egyptian Ambassador Motaz Mounir Zahran will end his four-year term in Ottawa at the end of September. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 26, 2018
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 26, 2018
Egyptian Ambassador Motaz Mounir Zahran will end his four-year term in Ottawa at the end of September. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 26, 2018
In the three weeks since Nike’s ad campaign featuring football player Colin Kaepernick launched, the company added US$6-billion to its market value. Image courtesy of Colin Kaepernick’s Twitter page
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 26, 2018
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | September 26, 2018
In the three weeks since Nike’s ad campaign featuring football player Colin Kaepernick launched, the company added US$6-billion to its market value. Image courtesy of Colin Kaepernick’s Twitter page