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The first two CT-102B Astra II Basic Flying Training aircraft are pictured at the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport in Gatineau, Que. on Sept. 11, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 28, 2025
The RCMP arrested four men on July 8 who were allegedly involved in activities intending to forcibly take possession of land in the Québec City area. Military-style training in which the accused took part. Photograph courtesy of the RCMP
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 28, 2025
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 28, 2025
The RCMP arrested four men on July 8 who were allegedly involved in activities intending to forcibly take possession of land in the Québec City area. Military-style training in which the accused took part. Photograph courtesy of the RCMP
Opinion | BY BRUCE CAMPBELL | July 6, 2025
Twelve years after the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster, the lessons have not been learned in terms of preventing future disasters, writes Bruce Campbell. Photograph courtesy of the Transportation Safety of Board Canada/Flickr
Opinion | BY BRUCE CAMPBELL | July 6, 2025
Opinion | BY BRUCE CAMPBELL | July 6, 2025
Twelve years after the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster, the lessons have not been learned in terms of preventing future disasters, writes Bruce Campbell. Photograph courtesy of the Transportation Safety of Board Canada/Flickr
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | July 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre. Canada's ambitious goals will require major initiatives by all levels of government, and by the private sector, as well as co-ordination between sectors if they are to be achieved efficiently and in a timely manner, writes Michael Hatfield. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | July 2, 2025
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | July 2, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre. Canada's ambitious goals will require major initiatives by all levels of government, and by the private sector, as well as co-ordination between sectors if they are to be achieved efficiently and in a timely manner, writes Michael Hatfield. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 30, 2025
Theresa Tam
Dr. Theresa Tam was Canada’s chief public health officer between June 26, 2017, and June 20, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 30, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | June 30, 2025
Theresa Tam
Dr. Theresa Tam was Canada’s chief public health officer between June 26, 2017, and June 20, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 26, 2025
Wildfire in Nopiming
Wildfires burning across the country, including in Manitoba, pictured, have experts and governments looking to solutions to improve future wildfire responses. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 26, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 26, 2025
Wildfire in Nopiming
Wildfires burning across the country, including in Manitoba, pictured, have experts and governments looking to solutions to improve future wildfire responses. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Manitoba
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 28, 2024
During a tour of the Joyceville prison abattoir last November, Evolve Our Prison Farms founder Calvin Neufeld said 'even the air felt unhealthy,' and without significant spending and thorough renovations, he doesn't believe any food should ever be produced inside again. Photographs courtesy of Calvin Neufeld
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 28, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 28, 2024
During a tour of the Joyceville prison abattoir last November, Evolve Our Prison Farms founder Calvin Neufeld said 'even the air felt unhealthy,' and without significant spending and thorough renovations, he doesn't believe any food should ever be produced inside again. Photographs courtesy of Calvin Neufeld
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | May 22, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. CBSA remains the only major enforcement agency without independent civilian oversight, and the government’s bill to create it is not high among its legislative priorities, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | May 22, 2024
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | May 22, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. CBSA remains the only major enforcement agency without independent civilian oversight, and the government’s bill to create it is not high among its legislative priorities, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2024
Conservative MP Marty Morantz makes his way past Parliamentary Protective Service officers to get to the West Block on Jan. 31, 2022, amid the so-called Freedom Convoy's occupation of Wellington Street. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2024
Conservative MP Marty Morantz makes his way past Parliamentary Protective Service officers to get to the West Block on Jan. 31, 2022, amid the so-called Freedom Convoy's occupation of Wellington Street. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 22, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc testifies at the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference on April 10. LeBlanc introduced a new Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act that would require those working for foreign powers to register, capturing a broad range of activities including legal advice. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 22, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 22, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc testifies at the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference on April 10. LeBlanc introduced a new Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act that would require those working for foreign powers to register, capturing a broad range of activities including legal advice. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 20, 2024
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their communities due to wildfires in the Manitoba riding represented by NDP MP Niki Ashton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 20, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 20, 2024
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their communities due to wildfires in the Manitoba riding represented by NDP MP Niki Ashton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 15, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc tabled the Countering Foreign Interference Act in the House on May 6. The bill would create a new 'country-agnostic' foreign influence and transparency registry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 15, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 15, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc tabled the Countering Foreign Interference Act in the House on May 6. The bill would create a new 'country-agnostic' foreign influence and transparency registry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 13, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc introduced Bill C-70, Countering Foreign Interference Act, in the House on May 6.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 13, 2024
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | May 13, 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc introduced Bill C-70, Countering Foreign Interference Act, in the House on May 6.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 8, 2024
If left unchecked, foreign interference threats could further reduce Canadians' trust in the resilience of our democratic institutions, says Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 8, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 8, 2024
If left unchecked, foreign interference threats could further reduce Canadians' trust in the resilience of our democratic institutions, says Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 29, 2024
After hearing from nearly 70 witnesses over 10 days earlier this spring, Foreign Interference Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue is set to release her interim report on May 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 29, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 29, 2024
After hearing from nearly 70 witnesses over 10 days earlier this spring, Foreign Interference Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue is set to release her interim report on May 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY IAN BRON | April 15, 2024
Successive reports by the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada suggest there is a cultural problem at the Correctional Service of Canada, writes Ian Bron. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc oversees the CSC. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY IAN BRON | April 15, 2024
Opinion | BY IAN BRON | April 15, 2024
Successive reports by the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada suggest there is a cultural problem at the Correctional Service of Canada, writes Ian Bron. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc oversees the CSC. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 15, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says 'we can expect that the wildfire season will start sooner and end later and potentially be more explosive.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 15, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 15, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says 'we can expect that the wildfire season will start sooner and end later and potentially be more explosive.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 10, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the Foreign Interference Commission that he relies primarily on in-person briefings from his advisers for critical issues. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 10, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | April 10, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the Foreign Interference Commission that he relies primarily on in-person briefings from his advisers for critical issues. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade