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Ontario Provincial Police and Ottawa Police arrest protesters on Metcalfe Street near Parliament Hill following the invocation of the Emergencies Act on Jan. 14, 2022, to clear out the Freedom Convoy occupation of downtown Ottawa. On Jan. 16, 2026, a Federal Court of Appeal upheld the ruling that its use was unjustified and unreasonable. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 18, 2025
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
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 18, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 18, 2025
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
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 17, 2025
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Justice Minister Sean Fraser at a press conference after introducing Bill C-16 into the House of Commons on Dec. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 17, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 17, 2025
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Justice Minister Sean Fraser at a press conference after introducing Bill C-16 into the House of Commons on Dec. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
When Alberta Premier Danielle Smith invoked the notwithstanding clause to prevent the courts from challenging three transgender bills in Alberta, she used the very tools of democracy against itself. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
When Alberta Premier Danielle Smith invoked the notwithstanding clause to prevent the courts from challenging three transgender bills in Alberta, she used the very tools of democracy against itself. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bill S-232, the Can't Buy My Silence Bill, would protect federal workers and those employed at Crown corporations like the CBC, as well as entities funded by federal money such as Hockey Canada, from NDAs. It also protects private individuals who are asked by the federal government to sign an NDA, write Julie Macfarlane and Sen. Marilou McPhedran. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Bill S-232, the Can't Buy My Silence Bill, would protect federal workers and those employed at Crown corporations like the CBC, as well as entities funded by federal money such as Hockey Canada, from NDAs. It also protects private individuals who are asked by the federal government to sign an NDA, write Julie Macfarlane and Sen. Marilou McPhedran. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 17, 2025
Dr. Ivan Zinger, correctional investigator of Canada, holds up his last annual report on Nov. 12, 2025, at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 17, 2025
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 17, 2025
Dr. Ivan Zinger, correctional investigator of Canada, holds up his last annual report on Nov. 12, 2025, at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY BENJAMIN PERRIN | May 6, 2024
Benjamin Perrin on why his book is important: 'Indictment shares the first-hand stories of people whose lives have been devastated by the criminal justice system along with the latest research. It proposes a new transformative justice vision to help transform trauma rather than continue to transmit it.' Book cover and author photograph courtesy of Aevo UTP
Feature | BY BENJAMIN PERRIN | May 6, 2024
Feature | BY BENJAMIN PERRIN | May 6, 2024
Benjamin Perrin on why his book is important: 'Indictment shares the first-hand stories of people whose lives have been devastated by the criminal justice system along with the latest research. It proposes a new transformative justice vision to help transform trauma rather than continue to transmit it.' Book cover and author photograph courtesy of Aevo UTP
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | April 29, 2024
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured, was among those in 2021 who criticized the decision to grant bail to Umar Zameer. Without an external review of the judicial process in this case, too many questions remain unanswered, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | April 29, 2024
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | April 29, 2024
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured, was among those in 2021 who criticized the decision to grant bail to Umar Zameer. Without an external review of the judicial process in this case, too many questions remain unanswered, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY JOANNA BARON, CHRISTINE VAN GEYN | April 24, 2024
Pandemic Panic will be very relevant to policymakers in that it provides a critical analysis of past actions and their implications, offering lessons that can inform future crisis response and policy development, writes the Donner Prize Foundation. Book cover image courtesy of Optimum Publishing International
Feature | BY JOANNA BARON, CHRISTINE VAN GEYN | April 24, 2024
Feature | BY JOANNA BARON, CHRISTINE VAN GEYN | April 24, 2024
Pandemic Panic will be very relevant to policymakers in that it provides a critical analysis of past actions and their implications, offering lessons that can inform future crisis response and policy development, writes the Donner Prize Foundation. Book cover image courtesy of Optimum Publishing International
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 24, 2024
Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani vowed to act 'expeditiously' to address the judicial appointments backlog after he was shuffled into the portfolio last July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 24, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 24, 2024
Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani vowed to act 'expeditiously' to address the judicial appointments backlog after he was shuffled into the portfolio last July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 22, 2024
The parties led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, are fighting side-by-side in court this week in a judicial review over how their parties use Canadian voters' personal data. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 22, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 22, 2024
The parties led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, are fighting side-by-side in court this week in a judicial review over how their parties use Canadian voters' personal data. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FRANK BAYLIS | April 17, 2024
The Veritas (Truth) statue outside the Supreme Court of Canada building in Ottawa. Quebec's Bill 21 removes fundamental rights from its citizens. Now we will see what the Supreme Court has to say about this, writes Frank Baylis. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY FRANK BAYLIS | April 17, 2024
Opinion | BY FRANK BAYLIS | April 17, 2024
The Veritas (Truth) statue outside the Supreme Court of Canada building in Ottawa. Quebec's Bill 21 removes fundamental rights from its citizens. Now we will see what the Supreme Court has to say about this, writes Frank Baylis. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Justice Minister Arif Virani introduced the Online Harms Act on Feb. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justice Minister Arif Virani introduced the Online Harms Act on Feb. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 15, 2024
The parties led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh lost in a court application on April 10 to delay a judicial review over how their parties use Canadian voters' personal data. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 15, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 15, 2024
The parties led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh lost in a court application on April 10 to delay a judicial review over how their parties use Canadian voters' personal data. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 15, 2024
RCMP Commissioner Michel Duheme. Civilian oversight and accountability of policing is an essential plank of any democracy, writes Rose LeMay.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 15, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | April 15, 2024
RCMP Commissioner Michel Duheme. Civilian oversight and accountability of policing is an essential plank of any democracy, writes Rose LeMay.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 10, 2024
The parties led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are seeking another delay in a years-long battle over how their parties use the personal information of Canadian voters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 10, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | April 10, 2024
The parties led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are seeking another delay in a years-long battle over how their parties use the personal information of Canadian voters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT SOPUCK | April 3, 2024
Justice Minister Arif Virani pictured on the Hill onJan. 30, 2024, is the federal cabinet minister responsible for the Online Harms Bill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT SOPUCK | April 3, 2024
Opinion | BY ROBERT SOPUCK | April 3, 2024
Justice Minister Arif Virani pictured on the Hill onJan. 30, 2024, is the federal cabinet minister responsible for the Online Harms Bill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 28, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
On March 20, Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc introduced Bill C-65, an Act to amend the Canada Elections Act, which includes a section regarding privacy policies for federal political parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 28, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 28, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
On March 20, Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc introduced Bill C-65, an Act to amend the Canada Elections Act, which includes a section regarding privacy policies for federal political parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade