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U.S. President Donald Trump, left, greets Prime Minister Mark Carney outside of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 6, 2025. Trump may be choosing to first threaten Canada over its digital services tax in order to scare European countries with the same plan, writes Errol P. Mendes. Official White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | October 30, 2024
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. It’s crucial policymakers ensure telecom regulations provide sufficient incentives to promote continuous investment in innovation and network infrastructure, writes Robert Ghiz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | October 30, 2024
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. It’s crucial policymakers ensure telecom regulations provide sufficient incentives to promote continuous investment in innovation and network infrastructure, writes Robert Ghiz. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL MCNALLY | October 30, 2024
The CRTC reports that the Trans-Canada Highway still has 600 km of roadway lacking a wireless signal, writes Michael McNally. Pexels photograph by Tara Robinson
Opinion | BY MICHAEL MCNALLY | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY MICHAEL MCNALLY | October 30, 2024
The CRTC reports that the Trans-Canada Highway still has 600 km of roadway lacking a wireless signal, writes Michael McNally. Pexels photograph by Tara Robinson
Opinion | BY BRIAN LAKEY | October 30, 2024
Arif Virani
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, and Justice Minister Arif Virani. We must legislate stiffer penalties in order to prosecute, and—ideally—deter copper thieves, writes Brian Lakey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRIAN LAKEY | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY BRIAN LAKEY | October 30, 2024
Arif Virani
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, and Justice Minister Arif Virani. We must legislate stiffer penalties in order to prosecute, and—ideally—deter copper thieves, writes Brian Lakey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERIK BOHLIN | October 30, 2024
Research over the last 20 years has established that broadband plays a significant role in enhancing productivity and economic growth, writes Erik Bohlin. Pexels photograph by Manuel Geissinger
Opinion | BY ERIK BOHLIN | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY ERIK BOHLIN | October 30, 2024
Research over the last 20 years has established that broadband plays a significant role in enhancing productivity and economic growth, writes Erik Bohlin. Pexels photograph by Manuel Geissinger
Opinion | BY MICHEL MERSEREAU | October 30, 2024
Data indicates that while progress has been made in overall levels of household broadband adoption, affordability remains a problem in low-income households, writes Michel Mersereau. Unsplash photograph by Compare Fibre
Opinion | BY MICHEL MERSEREAU | October 30, 2024
Opinion | BY MICHEL MERSEREAU | October 30, 2024
Data indicates that while progress has been made in overall levels of household broadband adoption, affordability remains a problem in low-income households, writes Michel Mersereau. Unsplash photograph by Compare Fibre
Opinion | BY RAY NOYES | January 13, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has committed to connecting 98 per cent of Canadians to high-speed internet by 2026 and all Canadians by 2030—a target already too far away, writes Ray Noyes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RAY NOYES | January 13, 2022
Opinion | BY RAY NOYES | January 13, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has committed to connecting 98 per cent of Canadians to high-speed internet by 2026 and all Canadians by 2030—a target already too far away, writes Ray Noyes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOHNSEN ROMERO | December 28, 2021
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured in September 2020 with then-press secretary Syrine Khoury, said in November that a decision about the use of Huawei’s equipment in the country’s 5G network was coming shortly. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOHNSEN ROMERO | December 28, 2021
Opinion | BY JOHNSEN ROMERO | December 28, 2021
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured in September 2020 with then-press secretary Syrine Khoury, said in November that a decision about the use of Huawei’s equipment in the country’s 5G network was coming shortly. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | June 16, 2021
Among the lessons learned, the pandemic has fostered a greater appreciation for the fixed and wireless broadband networks that allowed Canadians to stay connected, conduct business, learn remotely, and receive critical services, writes Robert Ghiz. Unsplash photograph by Avi Richards
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | June 16, 2021
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | June 16, 2021
Among the lessons learned, the pandemic has fostered a greater appreciation for the fixed and wireless broadband networks that allowed Canadians to stay connected, conduct business, learn remotely, and receive critical services, writes Robert Ghiz. Unsplash photograph by Avi Richards
Opinion | BY MATT STEIN | June 9, 2021
CRTC chairperson Ian Scott is pictured in Ottawa in December 2018. The CRTC has ensured that Canadians’ internet rates, which are already among the highest in the developed world, will continue to rise. Companies like ours will struggle to invest in the innovation consumers so badly need and want, writes Matt Stein. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY MATT STEIN | June 9, 2021
Opinion | BY MATT STEIN | June 9, 2021
CRTC chairperson Ian Scott is pictured in Ottawa in December 2018. The CRTC has ensured that Canadians’ internet rates, which are already among the highest in the developed world, will continue to rise. Companies like ours will struggle to invest in the innovation consumers so badly need and want, writes Matt Stein. The Hill Times file photograph
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault’s proposed amendments to the Broadcasting Act, through Bill C-10, have confused everyone and the law’s introduction raises questions about how to govern the information environment, write Alicia Wanless and Jacob N. Shapiro. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault’s proposed amendments to the Broadcasting Act, through Bill C-10, have confused everyone and the law’s introduction raises questions about how to govern the information environment, write Alicia Wanless and Jacob N. Shapiro. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BENJAMIN DACHIS | March 31, 2021
Accurately assessing prices across time and jurisdictions for telecommunications involves resolving differences across tiers for service and bundled pricing for a diversity of consumer profiles. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Opinion | BY BENJAMIN DACHIS | March 31, 2021
Opinion | BY BENJAMIN DACHIS | March 31, 2021
Accurately assessing prices across time and jurisdictions for telecommunications involves resolving differences across tiers for service and bundled pricing for a diversity of consumer profiles. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ALI EHSASSI | March 24, 2021
The advance towards a smarter, more connected economy is already underway thanks to AI—especially in sectors such as autonomous vehicles, advanced manufacturing, and remote health care, writes Ali Ehsassi. Pexels photograph by Ketut Subiyanto
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ALI EHSASSI | March 24, 2021
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ALI EHSASSI | March 24, 2021
The advance towards a smarter, more connected economy is already underway thanks to AI—especially in sectors such as autonomous vehicles, advanced manufacturing, and remote health care, writes Ali Ehsassi. Pexels photograph by Ketut Subiyanto
Opinion | BY JOëL BLIT | March 24, 2021
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne is pictured in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2020. If we are to seize this historical opportunity, we must establish an innovation advisory group to work alongside other COVID-19 advisory bodies in charting the best path through the pandemic, writes Joel Blit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOëL BLIT | March 24, 2021
Opinion | BY JOëL BLIT | March 24, 2021
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne is pictured in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2020. If we are to seize this historical opportunity, we must establish an innovation advisory group to work alongside other COVID-19 advisory bodies in charting the best path through the pandemic, writes Joel Blit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | March 24, 2021
Minster of Innovation, Science, and Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne, pictured on Sept. 14, 2020, is in charge the departments tasked with reviewing the Rogers-Shaw merger. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | March 24, 2021
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | March 24, 2021
Minster of Innovation, Science, and Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne, pictured on Sept. 14, 2020, is in charge the departments tasked with reviewing the Rogers-Shaw merger. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JAY THOMSON | February 24, 2021
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured Nov. 3, 2020, on the Hill, the day he introduced Bill C-10 to amend the Broadcasting Act. The bill has passed second reading and is before the House Heritage Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JAY THOMSON | February 24, 2021
Opinion | BY JAY THOMSON | February 24, 2021
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured Nov. 3, 2020, on the Hill, the day he introduced Bill C-10 to amend the Broadcasting Act. The bill has passed second reading and is before the House Heritage Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERIKA SIMPSON | February 22, 2021
The last Canadians involved in the NATO training mission in Afghanistan board an American Chinook helicopter on March 12, 2014 as they leave Kabul, Afghanistan. Conditions-based negotiations, renewed and smaller NATO troop commitments, as well as a commission that disarms the parties could lead to success in Afghanistan over time, writes Erika Simpson. Canadian Armed Forces photograph by Patrick Blanchard
Opinion | BY ERIKA SIMPSON | February 22, 2021
Opinion | BY ERIKA SIMPSON | February 22, 2021
The last Canadians involved in the NATO training mission in Afghanistan board an American Chinook helicopter on March 12, 2014 as they leave Kabul, Afghanistan. Conditions-based negotiations, renewed and smaller NATO troop commitments, as well as a commission that disarms the parties could lead to success in Afghanistan over time, writes Erika Simpson. Canadian Armed Forces photograph by Patrick Blanchard
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | February 17, 2021
The mandate letter of Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured on Nov. 9, 2020, tasks her with increasing 'high-speed broadband coverage in rural Canada by leading the rollout of existing investments.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | February 17, 2021
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | February 17, 2021
The mandate letter of Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured on Nov. 9, 2020, tasks her with increasing 'high-speed broadband coverage in rural Canada by leading the rollout of existing investments.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade