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As it weighs Bill C-12, the Senate can guide Canada toward the nearest offramp rather than inch us further along the U.S.’s path, write Ketty Nivyabandi and France-Isabelle Langlois. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ASMA FAIZI | December 17, 2025
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, led by Minister Lena Diab, has made commitments and developed plans to address racism, but there is no clear roadmap to addressing inequity in processing refugee applications in Africa, writes Asma Faizi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ASMA FAIZI | December 17, 2025
Opinion | BY ASMA FAIZI | December 17, 2025
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, led by Minister Lena Diab, has made commitments and developed plans to address racism, but there is no clear roadmap to addressing inequity in processing refugee applications in Africa, writes Asma Faizi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | December 3, 2025
A constituent of Immigration Minister Lena Diab says she was told by the cabinet member that she wouldn't speak about matters under her ministerial responsibility while in Halifax. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | December 3, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | December 3, 2025
A constituent of Immigration Minister Lena Diab says she was told by the cabinet member that she wouldn't speak about matters under her ministerial responsibility while in Halifax. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 23, 2025
Minister Lena Metlege Diab oversees Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, which is forecasting a 30 per cent cut in spending over the next three years. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 23, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | July 23, 2025
Minister Lena Metlege Diab oversees Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, which is forecasting a 30 per cent cut in spending over the next three years. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 23, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree told the House on June 11 that Bill C-2 would 'go after transnational child sex offenders' and also 'choke off organized crime's illegal profits with a crackdown on money laundering,' and 'grant our border officer provisions to search export containers and stop auto theft rings.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 23, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | June 23, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree told the House on June 11 that Bill C-2 would 'go after transnational child sex offenders' and also 'choke off organized crime's illegal profits with a crackdown on money laundering,' and 'grant our border officer provisions to search export containers and stop auto theft rings.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 22, 2025
Salma Mohammed, left, with her four-year-old son, Mohammed Mostafa, who is a Canadian citizen who has been unable to leave Sudan. Photograph courtesy of Salma Mohammed
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 22, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 22, 2025
Salma Mohammed, left, with her four-year-old son, Mohammed Mostafa, who is a Canadian citizen who has been unable to leave Sudan. Photograph courtesy of Salma Mohammed
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2016
Immigration Minister John McCallum is making the case for allowing more immigrants—but not too many more, just yet. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2016
Immigration Minister John McCallum is making the case for allowing more immigrants—but not too many more, just yet. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | October 26, 2016
Johannes Van Der Klaauw isn't here for long, but he's making the most of what time he does have. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | October 26, 2016
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | October 26, 2016
Johannes Van Der Klaauw isn't here for long, but he's making the most of what time he does have. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 12, 2016
Despite some foul-ups in recent months and what some see as a tendency to rag the puck with too many public consultations, Justin Trudeau's government is showing it can pick out must-do items and forge ahead, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 12, 2016
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 12, 2016
Despite some foul-ups in recent months and what some see as a tendency to rag the puck with too many public consultations, Justin Trudeau's government is showing it can pick out must-do items and forge ahead, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI | October 10, 2016
Someone like Donald Trump could find opportunities for political success in Canada if people who express concern over immigration and refugees are constantly shouted down as a racist, writes Angelo Persichilli. Photograph by Gage Skidmore
Opinion | BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI | October 10, 2016
Opinion | BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI | October 10, 2016
Someone like Donald Trump could find opportunities for political success in Canada if people who express concern over immigration and refugees are constantly shouted down as a racist, writes Angelo Persichilli. Photograph by Gage Skidmore
Opinion | October 5, 2016
Opinion | October 5, 2016
Opinion | October 5, 2016
Feature | BY DEREK ABMA | October 3, 2016
Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch is standing by her proposal to test immigrants for anti-Canadian values and has yet to discuss any other issues as part of her leadership bid. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Feature | BY DEREK ABMA | October 3, 2016
Feature | BY DEREK ABMA | October 3, 2016
Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch is standing by her proposal to test immigrants for anti-Canadian values and has yet to discuss any other issues as part of her leadership bid. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 28, 2016
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 28, 2016
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 28, 2016
Opinion | BY SHAUGHN MCARTHUR | September 27, 2016
The Kara Tepe refugee camp on Lesbos Island, Greece. UN Photo by Rick Bajornas
Opinion | BY SHAUGHN MCARTHUR | September 27, 2016
Opinion | BY SHAUGHN MCARTHUR | September 27, 2016
The Kara Tepe refugee camp on Lesbos Island, Greece. UN Photo by Rick Bajornas
Opinion | BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI | September 26, 2016
Immigration Minister John McCallum is mistaken if he thinks Canada can solve the world's refugee crisis or that our immigration 'model' can be adopted by most other countries, writes Angelo Persichilli. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI | September 26, 2016
Opinion | BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI | September 26, 2016
Immigration Minister John McCallum is mistaken if he thinks Canada can solve the world's refugee crisis or that our immigration 'model' can be adopted by most other countries, writes Angelo Persichilli. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | September 21, 2016
Immigration Minister John McCallum has said he is open to killing the Designated Countries of Origin list altogether, say insiders. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | September 21, 2016
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | September 21, 2016
Immigration Minister John McCallum has said he is open to killing the Designated Countries of Origin list altogether, say insiders. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY MARV BERNSTEIN | September 20, 2016
While Canada is a great place to grow up for most of its children, some children are falling farther behind—such as our Aboriginal and immigrant children, as well as those living in poverty and involved in the youth criminal justice system. Photograph courtesy of UNICEF
Opinion | BY MARV BERNSTEIN | September 20, 2016
Opinion | BY MARV BERNSTEIN | September 20, 2016
While Canada is a great place to grow up for most of its children, some children are falling farther behind—such as our Aboriginal and immigrant children, as well as those living in poverty and involved in the youth criminal justice system. Photograph courtesy of UNICEF
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | September 20, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signs the Paris Agreement on April 22, 2016 at the UN Headquarters in New York City. UN Photo by Amanda Voisard
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | September 20, 2016
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | September 20, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signs the Paris Agreement on April 22, 2016 at the UN Headquarters in New York City. UN Photo by Amanda Voisard