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Linda Silas, front, at an event in Ottawa earlier this year, with Jason MacLean, chair of the Canadian Health Coalition. Silas told The Hill Times that she felt there was a lack of 'directives' from the health ministers after their meeting about how they were going to tackle pan-Canadian licensing and violence against health care workers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 11, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces his government's bill to create 'one Canadian economy out of 13' by eliminating federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility, and to identify and expedite 'nation-building projects' in West Block on June 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 11, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 11, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces his government's bill to create 'one Canadian economy out of 13' by eliminating federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility, and to identify and expedite 'nation-building projects' in West Block on June 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | June 9, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured May 25, 2025, addressing the Liberal caucus on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | June 9, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | June 9, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured May 25, 2025, addressing the Liberal caucus on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 7, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers questions at 90 Elgin Street in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2023, before meeting with Canada's premiers to discuss health-care funding. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 7, 2025
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | March 7, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers questions at 90 Elgin Street in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2023, before meeting with Canada's premiers to discuss health-care funding. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 19, 2025
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he and his fellow territorial leaders are working to present a 'united voice' to ensure any decisions about or for the North are made with northerners at the table. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 19, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | February 19, 2025
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he and his fellow territorial leaders are working to present a 'united voice' to ensure any decisions about or for the North are made with northerners at the table. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 4, 2022
The rationale for Premier François Legualt’s Bill 96 and its absurd regulations is the supposed ‘decline’ of French in Quebec, even though more people are speaking the language than ever before, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 4, 2022
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 4, 2022
The rationale for Premier François Legualt’s Bill 96 and its absurd regulations is the supposed ‘decline’ of French in Quebec, even though more people are speaking the language than ever before, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ENOOKIE INUARAK | April 28, 2022
Enookie Inuarak, pictured in Pond Inlet with his son, Oangna. 'In the summertime, we usually cache meat to make what we call igunaq, aged meat, that we save for the winter. But all summer, there weren't any whales around Pond Inlet. Nobody cached any meat this past summer.' Photograph handout
Opinion | BY ENOOKIE INUARAK | April 28, 2022
Opinion | BY ENOOKIE INUARAK | April 28, 2022
Enookie Inuarak, pictured in Pond Inlet with his son, Oangna. 'In the summertime, we usually cache meat to make what we call igunaq, aged meat, that we save for the winter. But all summer, there weren't any whales around Pond Inlet. Nobody cached any meat this past summer.' Photograph handout
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 27, 2022
Guy Lafleur, pictured centre in his Montreal Canadiens uniform. The sight of Lafleur flying down the ice was unforgettable up close, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Richard Bartlaga
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 27, 2022
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | April 27, 2022
Guy Lafleur, pictured centre in his Montreal Canadiens uniform. The sight of Lafleur flying down the ice was unforgettable up close, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Richard Bartlaga
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | April 25, 2022
A new study of northern Canadians shows a disconnect between northerners and the federal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured here with MP for Winnipeg and Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | April 25, 2022
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | April 25, 2022
A new study of northern Canadians shows a disconnect between northerners and the federal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured here with MP for Winnipeg and Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WYATT JAMES SCHIERMAN | April 20, 2022
The choice Albertans will have to make next year between UCP Premier Jason Kenney and NDP Leader Rachel Notley could not be starker and will determine the direction of policy for years to come, writes Wyatt James Schierman. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WYATT JAMES SCHIERMAN | April 20, 2022
Opinion | BY WYATT JAMES SCHIERMAN | April 20, 2022
The choice Albertans will have to make next year between UCP Premier Jason Kenney and NDP Leader Rachel Notley could not be starker and will determine the direction of policy for years to come, writes Wyatt James Schierman. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2022
NDP MP Lori Idlout told the House Affairs Committee on April 5 that during the last election, she had to describe to people where her name appeared on the ballot. ‘This is not acceptable in a modern Canada. This is not reconciliation.’ The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2022
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2022
NDP MP Lori Idlout told the House Affairs Committee on April 5 that during the last election, she had to describe to people where her name appeared on the ballot. ‘This is not acceptable in a modern Canada. This is not reconciliation.’ The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 20, 2022
Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s approach all along obviously reflected the fact that his base is composed in part by social conservatives, a group that not only opposes COVID vaccines but was key to his long-shot leadership victory in 2018, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 20, 2022
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | April 20, 2022
Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s approach all along obviously reflected the fact that his base is composed in part by social conservatives, a group that not only opposes COVID vaccines but was key to his long-shot leadership victory in 2018, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 6, 2022
After the government’s decision delay was announced, senior N.L. federal cabinet minister Seamus O’Regan, right, appealed for calm and asked that Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault be given some time to reflect, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 6, 2022
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 6, 2022
After the government’s decision delay was announced, senior N.L. federal cabinet minister Seamus O’Regan, right, appealed for calm and asked that Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault be given some time to reflect, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2022
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault, pictured in September 2019, was at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee on March 29 to kick off its study on adding Indigenous languages to federal ballots. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2022
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2022
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault, pictured in September 2019, was at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee on March 29 to kick off its study on adding Indigenous languages to federal ballots. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 30, 2022
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will have some form of reckoning coming after April 9, the day eligible members of the United Conservative Party grade him on his leadership, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 30, 2022
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | March 30, 2022
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will have some form of reckoning coming after April 9, the day eligible members of the United Conservative Party grade him on his leadership, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 29, 2022
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, tabled the Liberal government's proposal to protect Quebec's seats in the House on March 24. Ensuring the province doesn't drop a seat was part of the Liberal-NDP agreement, and NDP MP Daniel Blaikie says the bill is an 'important step' forward. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 29, 2022
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 29, 2022
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, tabled the Liberal government's proposal to protect Quebec's seats in the House on March 24. Ensuring the province doesn't drop a seat was part of the Liberal-NDP agreement, and NDP MP Daniel Blaikie says the bill is an 'important step' forward. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 28, 2022
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney could lose the May 18 leadership review. Originally, the vote was scheduled for April 9 but sensing a defeat, Kenney changed the rules from in person voting to mail in ballot. Everyone who was a party member by March 19 can vote in this leadership review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 28, 2022
News | BY ABBAS RANA | March 28, 2022
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney could lose the May 18 leadership review. Originally, the vote was scheduled for April 9 but sensing a defeat, Kenney changed the rules from in person voting to mail in ballot. Everyone who was a party member by March 19 can vote in this leadership review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade