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Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon said the government told OpenAI to produce 'hard proposals,' and the government is 'also looking [at] proposals that have to do with escalation thresholds.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 4, 2026
Bell Media president Sean Cohan, left, and Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller at the Canadian Media Producers Association's annual Prime Time conference on Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 4, 2026
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 4, 2026
Bell Media president Sean Cohan, left, and Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller at the Canadian Media Producers Association's annual Prime Time conference on Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | February 3, 2026
Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture Marc Miller at the Canadian Media Producers Association's annual Prime Time conference in Ottawa, Ont., on Jan. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | February 3, 2026
News | BY DAVIS LEGREE | February 3, 2026
Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture Marc Miller at the Canadian Media Producers Association's annual Prime Time conference in Ottawa, Ont., on Jan. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY CATHERINE TAIT | February 2, 2026
Elon Musk, Donald Trump
X owner Elon Musk, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House on May 30, 2025. White House photograph by Molly Riley
Opinion | BY CATHERINE TAIT | February 2, 2026
Opinion | BY CATHERINE TAIT | February 2, 2026
Elon Musk, Donald Trump
X owner Elon Musk, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House on May 30, 2025. White House photograph by Molly Riley
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, embraces Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams on the Prime Time red carpet at the Canadian Media Producers Association's conference on Jan. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY SAM GARCIA | January 30, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, embraces Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams on the Prime Time red carpet at the Canadian Media Producers Association's conference on Jan. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 21, 2026
After a recent leak of an advisory for Prime Minister Mark Carney's international travel plans, the Parliamentary Press Gallery executive discussed whether there were any options to reinforce members' obligations to respect embargoes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 21, 2026
News | BY STUART BENSON | January 21, 2026
After a recent leak of an advisory for Prime Minister Mark Carney's international travel plans, the Parliamentary Press Gallery executive discussed whether there were any options to reinforce members' obligations to respect embargoes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 19, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured during a question and answer session with local high school students at the Museum of Nature in Ottawa on June 6, 2022. The prime minister was the recipient of 'by far the highest total of tweets and likely toxic tweets' during the 2021 federal election campaign, according to research from the Samara Centre for Democracy. Screenshot courtesy of Samara Centre for Democracy
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 19, 2022
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 19, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured during a question and answer session with local high school students at the Museum of Nature in Ottawa on June 6, 2022. The prime minister was the recipient of 'by far the highest total of tweets and likely toxic tweets' during the 2021 federal election campaign, according to research from the Samara Centre for Democracy. Screenshot courtesy of Samara Centre for Democracy
Opinion | BY PENNY MAMAIS | August 19, 2022
Lisa LaFlamme, pictured here delivering her farewell to viewers in a video she recorded from home, was abruptly let go from her long-time position as CTV News anchor last week. Screenshot courtesy of Twitter
Opinion | BY PENNY MAMAIS | August 19, 2022
Opinion | BY PENNY MAMAIS | August 19, 2022
Lisa LaFlamme, pictured here delivering her farewell to viewers in a video she recorded from home, was abruptly let go from her long-time position as CTV News anchor last week. Screenshot courtesy of Twitter
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 17, 2022
The Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill, left, Global News reporter Rachel Gilmore, and Toronto Star podcast co-host and producer Saba Eitizaz were named in ugly messages that have been reported to law enforcement. Global News editor-in-chief Sonia Verma says 'this type of abuse is of increasing concern.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photographs courtesy of Twitter
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 17, 2022
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 17, 2022
The Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill, left, Global News reporter Rachel Gilmore, and Toronto Star podcast co-host and producer Saba Eitizaz were named in ugly messages that have been reported to law enforcement. Global News editor-in-chief Sonia Verma says 'this type of abuse is of increasing concern.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photographs courtesy of Twitter
Feature | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 1, 2022
CTV's Glen McGregor, pictured in these screen shots, gets into a scuffle with 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich's supporters outside the downtown Ottawa courthouse following her release on bail on July 26. Screenshots courtesy of @613_Me Twitter
Feature | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 1, 2022
Feature | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 1, 2022
CTV's Glen McGregor, pictured in these screen shots, gets into a scuffle with 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich's supporters outside the downtown Ottawa courthouse following her release on bail on July 26. Screenshots courtesy of @613_Me Twitter
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 29, 2022
In an exit interview, outgoing Commissioner of Canada Elections Yves Côté reflects on his 10 years in the post, and the rise of new challenges, and opportunities, that his successor will face. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 29, 2022
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 29, 2022
In an exit interview, outgoing Commissioner of Canada Elections Yves Côté reflects on his 10 years in the post, and the rise of new challenges, and opportunities, that his successor will face. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARTIN PETRIN | June 22, 2022
‘The law according to Elon Musk’ is not an appropriate model for the way forward for securities markets or online platforms, writes Martin Petrin. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Daniel Oberhaus
Opinion | BY MARTIN PETRIN | June 22, 2022
Opinion | BY MARTIN PETRIN | June 22, 2022
‘The law according to Elon Musk’ is not an appropriate model for the way forward for securities markets or online platforms, writes Martin Petrin. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Daniel Oberhaus
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | June 19, 2022
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault, pictured in this file photograph at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, says disinformation is a 'serious threat' to Canadian democracy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | June 19, 2022
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | June 19, 2022
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault, pictured in this file photograph at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, says disinformation is a 'serious threat' to Canadian democracy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 16, 2022
Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot in the head in the occupied West Bank while wearing a press vest and helmet, as she was standing with three other journalists. Al Jazeera reports she was killed by Israeli forces; Israel disputes this. Photograph courtesy of Twitter
Feature | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 16, 2022
Feature | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 16, 2022
Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot in the head in the occupied West Bank while wearing a press vest and helmet, as she was standing with three other journalists. Al Jazeera reports she was killed by Israeli forces; Israel disputes this. Photograph courtesy of Twitter
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | May 16, 2022
According to TVO's Steve Paikin, Doug Ford, pictured on Parliament Hill in 2019, will be the first premier in 50 years not to do an interview with him. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | May 16, 2022
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | May 16, 2022
According to TVO's Steve Paikin, Doug Ford, pictured on Parliament Hill in 2019, will be the first premier in 50 years not to do an interview with him. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY DENNIS KOVTUN | May 6, 2022
Jamil Jivani, pictured right on the screen, and Roby Soave, left on the screen, debate regulating big tech. The panel was moderated by former Harper-era cabinet minister Tony Clement. The Hill Times photograph by Dennis Kovtun
News | BY DENNIS KOVTUN | May 6, 2022
News | BY DENNIS KOVTUN | May 6, 2022
Jamil Jivani, pictured right on the screen, and Roby Soave, left on the screen, debate regulating big tech. The panel was moderated by former Harper-era cabinet minister Tony Clement. The Hill Times photograph by Dennis Kovtun
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 4, 2022
Russian Ambassador Oleg Stepanov says Canada and the rest of the West are in the wrong for always accepting Ukraine's version of events and rejecting all Russian explanations. The Canadian government says it's working with many global partners to counter and correct disinformation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 4, 2022
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 4, 2022
Russian Ambassador Oleg Stepanov says Canada and the rest of the West are in the wrong for always accepting Ukraine's version of events and rejecting all Russian explanations. The Canadian government says it's working with many global partners to counter and correct disinformation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2022
Journalist Fatima Syed, addressing the room after receiving the 2022 Press Freedom Award alongside editor and publisher Tai Huynh, said 'the absence of journalism is also an issue of press freedom.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2022
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2022
Journalist Fatima Syed, addressing the room after receiving the 2022 Press Freedom Award alongside editor and publisher Tai Huynh, said 'the absence of journalism is also an issue of press freedom.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade