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U.S. President Joe Biden had his first sit-down in Ottawa with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau since he came to power in early 2021, with a series of meetings at the West Block on March 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Bonjour Canada’: Biden trumpets Canada-U.S. ties, continental co-operation, plays down disputes

NewsBY NEIL MOSS
  • 'Our destinies are intertwined and they’re inseparable,' says President Joe Biden of Canada-U.S. relations during a more than 30-minute address to Parliament.

‘Bonjour Canada’: Biden trumpets Canada-U.S. ties, continental co-operation, plays down disputes

NewsBY NEIL MOSS
  • 'Our destinies are intertwined and they’re inseparable,' says President Joe Biden of Canada-U.S. relations during a more than 30-minute address to Parliament.
Concrete barricades and planters remain in place along Wellington Street at the intersection with Bank Street on March 20. In the background to the left is the West Block, which includes the temporary House of Commons Chamber, with the Wellington Building to the right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Wellington Street reopening date still up in the air

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT
  • Planning to reopen the street and install temporary bike lanes ‘is nearing completion and staff are now in the process of developing an implementation plan,’ says the city’s traffic services director.

Wellington Street reopening date still up in the air

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT
  • Planning to reopen the street and install temporary bike lanes ‘is nearing completion and staff are now in the process of developing an implementation plan,’ says the city’s traffic services director.
An interpreter works during a press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Feb. 16, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Translation Bureau to hire new interpreter well-being director

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT
  • The new director is part of the bureau's response to a Feb. 1 ruling by the federal Labour Program that it failed to protect its workforce amid a hybrid Parliament.

Translation Bureau to hire new interpreter well-being director

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT
  • The new director is part of the bureau's response to a Feb. 1 ruling by the federal Labour Program that it failed to protect its workforce amid a hybrid Parliament.
Former foreign affairs minister John Baird, left, says more longevity is needed for Canada's top diplomat. Current Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, right, is the fifth to hold the role since the Liberals took power in 2015. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Increased longevity needed for Canada’s foreign minister, says past top diplomat Baird

NewsBY NEIL MOSS
  • Canada has had 13 foreign affairs ministers and two acting ministers over the last 23 years.

Increased longevity needed for Canada’s foreign minister, says past top diplomat Baird

NewsBY NEIL MOSS
  • Canada has had 13 foreign affairs ministers and two acting ministers over the last 23 years.
Justice Minister David Lametti said he believes that the one-year extension of the temporary exclusion of eligibility for persons whose sole medical condition is a mental illness 'will provide sufficient time to ensure our health care system protects those who may be vulnerable and support autonomy and freedom.' The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

End-of-life rights advocates prioritize advanced requests for medically-assisted death, following passing of Bill C-39

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT
  • Bill C-39 adds another year before Canada’s MAID regime expands to allow individuals suffering solely from mental illness to request medically assisted death.

End-of-life rights advocates prioritize advanced requests for medically-assisted death, following passing of Bill C-39

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT
  • Bill C-39 adds another year before Canada’s MAID regime expands to allow individuals suffering solely from mental illness to request medically assisted death.

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