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A Starlink satellite, pictured in 2025. The 6G technology refers to the next wave of wireless communications. It will be the successor to 5G tech, which was first introduced in 2019 and has since become widely available, both in Canada and throughout the world. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | October 29, 2025
Whether it’s sensors on a mining site or autonomous systems managing a port terminal, telecom is the hidden infrastructure that makes every other piece of infrastructure work, writes Robert Ghiz. Pexels photograph by Kostas Dimopoulos
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | October 29, 2025
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | October 29, 2025
Whether it’s sensors on a mining site or autonomous systems managing a port terminal, telecom is the hidden infrastructure that makes every other piece of infrastructure work, writes Robert Ghiz. Pexels photograph by Kostas Dimopoulos
Opinion | BY PETER GARLAND, ROB MCMAHON | October 29, 2025
Canada has a proud history in innovation in communications, and a major incentive has always been the need to connect with more remote populations, write Peter Garland and Rob McMahon. Pexels photograph by Gu Bra 
Opinion | BY PETER GARLAND, ROB MCMAHON | October 29, 2025
Opinion | BY PETER GARLAND, ROB MCMAHON | October 29, 2025
Canada has a proud history in innovation in communications, and a major incentive has always been the need to connect with more remote populations, write Peter Garland and Rob McMahon. Pexels photograph by Gu Bra 
Opinion | BY ALEX GRECO | October 29, 2025
Canadians need confidence that their digital backbone is resilient against espionage, cyberattacks, and disinformation, writes Alex Greco. Unsplash photograph by JJ Ying
Opinion | BY ALEX GRECO | October 29, 2025
Opinion | BY ALEX GRECO | October 29, 2025
Canadians need confidence that their digital backbone is resilient against espionage, cyberattacks, and disinformation, writes Alex Greco. Unsplash photograph by JJ Ying
Opinion | BY TYSON MACAULAY | October 29, 2025
A major telecoms disruption can set off immediate cascading impacts that rapidly drive other critical industries out of operation, writes Tyson Macaulay. Unsplash photograph by Discover Savsat
Opinion | BY TYSON MACAULAY | October 29, 2025
Opinion | BY TYSON MACAULAY | October 29, 2025
A major telecoms disruption can set off immediate cascading impacts that rapidly drive other critical industries out of operation, writes Tyson Macaulay. Unsplash photograph by Discover Savsat
Opinion | BY PHILIP PALMER, LEN ST-AUBIN | October 29, 2025
Canadians have access to unprecedented choice, yet the traditional regulatory system continues to focus on legacy objectives and established players, write Philip Palmer and Len St-Aubin. Unsplash photograph by Shutter Speed
Opinion | BY PHILIP PALMER, LEN ST-AUBIN | October 29, 2025
Opinion | BY PHILIP PALMER, LEN ST-AUBIN | October 29, 2025
Canadians have access to unprecedented choice, yet the traditional regulatory system continues to focus on legacy objectives and established players, write Philip Palmer and Len St-Aubin. Unsplash photograph by Shutter Speed
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
If the digital divide is to be successfully bridged, content providers and application developers must therefore deliver content to remote communities differently than they do elsewhere, write Catherine Rosenberg and Andrew Lappalainen. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
If the digital divide is to be successfully bridged, content providers and application developers must therefore deliver content to remote communities differently than they do elsewhere, write Catherine Rosenberg and Andrew Lappalainen. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY JASON BIRD | February 17, 2021
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller is pictured at a Feb. 10 press conference in Ottawa. Promises, like improved high-speed internet access, are made to Indigenous communities quite a lot and there always seem to be issues around delivery on the promises being made, writes Jason Bird. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JASON BIRD | February 17, 2021
Opinion | BY JASON BIRD | February 17, 2021
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller is pictured at a Feb. 10 press conference in Ottawa. Promises, like improved high-speed internet access, are made to Indigenous communities quite a lot and there always seem to be issues around delivery on the promises being made, writes Jason Bird. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | January 27, 2021
Among new Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s many priorities are helping grow Canada’s economy, creating jobs, ensuring Canada’s long-term competitiveness on the world stage, and promoting a cleaner environment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | January 27, 2021
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ | January 27, 2021
Among new Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s many priorities are helping grow Canada’s economy, creating jobs, ensuring Canada’s long-term competitiveness on the world stage, and promoting a cleaner environment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT STEIN | November 12, 2020
It's time to stop penalizing Canadians for choosing a competitive service provider. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Opinion | BY MATT STEIN | November 12, 2020
Opinion | BY MATT STEIN | November 12, 2020
It's time to stop penalizing Canadians for choosing a competitive service provider. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash
Opinion | BY ROB MCMAHON | October 26, 2020
Above all, in the spirit of reconciliation and the context of COVID-19, government could provide direct funding to the non-profit and Indigenous service providers operating in high-cost service areas, writes Rob McMahon. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ROB MCMAHON | October 26, 2020
Opinion | BY ROB MCMAHON | October 26, 2020
Above all, in the spirit of reconciliation and the context of COVID-19, government could provide direct funding to the non-profit and Indigenous service providers operating in high-cost service areas, writes Rob McMahon. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
The Green Party of Canada has long called for investing and upgrading critical infrastructure to ensure safe water access in every community to end drinking water and boil water advisories and prioritize high quality, safe and affordable housing, writes leader Annamie Paul. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
The Green Party of Canada has long called for investing and upgrading critical infrastructure to ensure safe water access in every community to end drinking water and boil water advisories and prioritize high quality, safe and affordable housing, writes leader Annamie Paul. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | October 21, 2020
Rural Canadians deserve equitable internet access so they can go to school, work, and connect with loved ones no matter where they live in Canada, writes the NDP's Taylor Bachrach. Pixabay photograph by Jan Vasek
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | October 21, 2020
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | October 21, 2020
Rural Canadians deserve equitable internet access so they can go to school, work, and connect with loved ones no matter where they live in Canada, writes the NDP's Taylor Bachrach. Pixabay photograph by Jan Vasek
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | October 21, 2020
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is seen via video conference at a June 2 media availability in Ottawa. A majority of leaders surveyed confirmed the pandemic has pushed them to adopt new technologies faster than their original plans, including video conferencing, writes Harry Sharma. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | October 21, 2020
Opinion | BY HARRY SHARMA | October 21, 2020
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is seen via video conference at a June 2 media availability in Ottawa. A majority of leaders surveyed confirmed the pandemic has pushed them to adopt new technologies faster than their original plans, including video conferencing, writes Harry Sharma. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ, TEJAS RAO | October 14, 2020
Examples of 5G-enabled technologies that will help reduce GHG emissions include smart transportation solutions that optimize vehicle traffic patterns and reduce congestion, write Robert Ghiz and Tejas Rao. Unsplash photograph by Alexander Popov
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ, TEJAS RAO | October 14, 2020
Opinion | BY ROBERT GHIZ, TEJAS RAO | October 14, 2020
Examples of 5G-enabled technologies that will help reduce GHG emissions include smart transportation solutions that optimize vehicle traffic patterns and reduce congestion, write Robert Ghiz and Tejas Rao. Unsplash photograph by Alexander Popov