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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 ROBERT GHIZ | July 29, 2020
Canada’s successful participation in this global recovery will depend largely on massive new investments in expanding our telecommunications networks to reach all Canadians and introducing new innovations to ensure Canadians can compete and prosper in the digital economy, writes CWTA president Robert Ghiz. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | July 29, 2020
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | July 29, 2020
Canada’s successful participation in this global recovery will depend largely on massive new investments in expanding our telecommunications networks to reach all Canadians and introducing new innovations to ensure Canadians can compete and prosper in the digital economy, writes CWTA president Robert Ghiz. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 22, 2020
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says Canada's decision on Huawei will be based on the interests and security of Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 22, 2020
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 22, 2020
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says Canada's decision on Huawei will be based on the interests and security of Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are pictured at the G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Que., in 2018. The Canada-U.S. relationship must thrive in both good and challenging times, valuing our integrated societies and economies not as a burden—but as a strength, writes Conservative MP Colin Carrie. Photograph courtesy of Global Affairs Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are pictured at the G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Que., in 2018. The Canada-U.S. relationship must thrive in both good and challenging times, valuing our integrated societies and economies not as a burden—but as a strength, writes Conservative MP Colin Carrie. Photograph courtesy of Global Affairs Canada
Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan could barely be understood during the April 28 inaugural virtual meeting of the House’s special COVID-19 Pandemic Committee due to a poor internet connection. Screencap via ParlVu
Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan could barely be understood during the April 28 inaugural virtual meeting of the House’s special COVID-19 Pandemic Committee due to a poor internet connection. Screencap via ParlVu
News | BY ANJA KARADEGLIJA | March 30, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured speaking to the media on March 23, 2020, outside of Rideau Cottage, says he wouldn’t rule out using location data from Canadians’ phones to trace the path of the novel coronavirus. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ANJA KARADEGLIJA | March 30, 2020
News | BY ANJA KARADEGLIJA | March 30, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured speaking to the media on March 23, 2020, outside of Rideau Cottage, says he wouldn’t rule out using location data from Canadians’ phones to trace the path of the novel coronavirus. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JIM HINTON | March 25, 2020
In November 2017, then-Google chairman Eric Schmidt, at an appearance at the Google Go North conference in Toronto with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, thanked Canada for its contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning. Screenshot courtesy of Twitter
Opinion | BY JIM HINTON | March 25, 2020
Opinion | BY JIM HINTON | March 25, 2020
In November 2017, then-Google chairman Eric Schmidt, at an appearance at the Google Go North conference in Toronto with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, thanked Canada for its contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning. Screenshot courtesy of Twitter
Opinion | BY SARAH GANTER | March 25, 2020
Many of us depend now, more than ever, on stable and speedy connections to work from home, to socialize, to receive information and distraction all at once, writes Sarah Ganter. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY SARAH GANTER | March 25, 2020
Opinion | BY SARAH GANTER | March 25, 2020
Many of us depend now, more than ever, on stable and speedy connections to work from home, to socialize, to receive information and distraction all at once, writes Sarah Ganter. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | March 25, 2020
The global innovation and technology community is currently engaged in studying the full implications of the AI-5G convergence, with cybersecurity emerging as one of the most researched topics in this space. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | March 25, 2020
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | March 25, 2020
The global innovation and technology community is currently engaged in studying the full implications of the AI-5G convergence, with cybersecurity emerging as one of the most researched topics in this space. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Nearly one million Canadians don't even have broadband internet access, or they have excessively expensive access compared to other G7 countries. In an increasingly technology-driven world, people who don’t have access to fast, reliable broadband services are victims of a new type of social inequality, writes Michelle Rempel Garner. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Nearly one million Canadians don't even have broadband internet access, or they have excessively expensive access compared to other G7 countries. In an increasingly technology-driven world, people who don’t have access to fast, reliable broadband services are victims of a new type of social inequality, writes Michelle Rempel Garner. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ANJA KARADEGLIJA | February 10, 2020
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is responsible for making good on the government's promise to lower wireless rates in Canada, but the arm's-length CRTC is in charge of regulating the sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANJA KARADEGLIJA | February 10, 2020
Opinion | BY ANJA KARADEGLIJA | February 10, 2020
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is responsible for making good on the government's promise to lower wireless rates in Canada, but the arm's-length CRTC is in charge of regulating the sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2020
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, pictured on the Hill on Jan. 28, 2020, in a scrum. Public Safety Canada said 'an examination of emerging 5G technology and the associated security and economic considerations is underway. We are taking all security factors into account, including those from our Allies and our security agencies. We will ensure that our networks are kept secure and will take the appropriate decisions in due course.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2020
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | February 10, 2020
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, pictured on the Hill on Jan. 28, 2020, in a scrum. Public Safety Canada said 'an examination of emerging 5G technology and the associated security and economic considerations is underway. We are taking all security factors into account, including those from our Allies and our security agencies. We will ensure that our networks are kept secure and will take the appropriate decisions in due course.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CONG PEIWU | January 15, 2020
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair speaks to reporters in West Block on Dec. 6, 2019. The Liberal government’s decision as to whether Huawei will be allowed to participate in 5G network construction in Canada shouldn’t be politicized, writes Chinese envoy Cong Peiwu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CONG PEIWU | January 15, 2020
Opinion | BY CONG PEIWU | January 15, 2020
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair speaks to reporters in West Block on Dec. 6, 2019. The Liberal government’s decision as to whether Huawei will be allowed to participate in 5G network construction in Canada shouldn’t be politicized, writes Chinese envoy Cong Peiwu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade