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Defence Minister David McGuinty should consider developing a comprehensive Arctic archipelagic defence concept that would shift attention towards Canada’s land domain, writes Andrew Erskine. Ottawa has already invested heavily in its air and maritime capabilities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JACKIE DAWSON | May 7, 2025
Canada attracts some of the strongest Arctic scientists from around the world, and has science infrastructure and assets including the Amundsen science icebreaker, writes Jackie Dawson. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Tatiana Pichugina
Opinion | BY JACKIE DAWSON | May 7, 2025
Opinion | BY JACKIE DAWSON | May 7, 2025
Canada attracts some of the strongest Arctic scientists from around the world, and has science infrastructure and assets including the Amundsen science icebreaker, writes Jackie Dawson. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Tatiana Pichugina
Opinion | BY SENATOR REBECCA PATTERSON | April 16, 2025
U.S. Coast Guards in the Arctic. The Arctic needs better critical infrastructure for both military and civilian use, including deep seaports, roads, and runways, writes CSG Senator Rebecca Patterson. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY SENATOR REBECCA PATTERSON | April 16, 2025
Opinion | BY SENATOR REBECCA PATTERSON | April 16, 2025
U.S. Coast Guards in the Arctic. The Arctic needs better critical infrastructure for both military and civilian use, including deep seaports, roads, and runways, writes CSG Senator Rebecca Patterson. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY PETER RAUTENBACH | March 13, 2025
Victoria-class Submarine
Projecting a significant Arctic presence is important due to the rapid expansion of Russian Arctic military bases, writes Peter Rautenbach. Department of National Defence photograph by Kenneth Galbraith
Opinion | BY PETER RAUTENBACH | March 13, 2025
Opinion | BY PETER RAUTENBACH | March 13, 2025
Victoria-class Submarine
Projecting a significant Arctic presence is important due to the rapid expansion of Russian Arctic military bases, writes Peter Rautenbach. Department of National Defence photograph by Kenneth Galbraith
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 12, 2025
Our Arctic contains untold stores of minerals, oil, and gas, and holds a coveted shortcut across the top of the world, writes Andrew Caddell. DND photograph by Master Corporal Alana Morin
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 12, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | March 12, 2025
Our Arctic contains untold stores of minerals, oil, and gas, and holds a coveted shortcut across the top of the world, writes Andrew Caddell. DND photograph by Master Corporal Alana Morin
Opinion | BY ERNIE REGEHR | February 26, 2025
Snowmobiles light the drop zone before a Canadian Armed Forces battalion parachute drop near Resolute Bay, Nunavut. DND photograph by Louis Brunet
Opinion | BY ERNIE REGEHR | February 26, 2025
Opinion | BY ERNIE REGEHR | February 26, 2025
Snowmobiles light the drop zone before a Canadian Armed Forces battalion parachute drop near Resolute Bay, Nunavut. DND photograph by Louis Brunet
Opinion | BY RACHEL KIDDELL-MONROE | December 6, 2023
Health Minister Mark Holland and Health Canada should adopt promising health-care technology from other countries that currently don’t exist in Canada, and implement a national TB surveillance program, writes Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY RACHEL KIDDELL-MONROE | December 6, 2023
Opinion | BY RACHEL KIDDELL-MONROE | December 6, 2023
Health Minister Mark Holland and Health Canada should adopt promising health-care technology from other countries that currently don’t exist in Canada, and implement a national TB surveillance program, writes Rachel Kiddell-Monroe. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN KUTZ | December 6, 2023
Susan Kutz, left, and fellow witnesses Natan Obed and Marjolaine Tshernish were left in the wings when a Nov. 6 House Science Committee meeting on traditional knowledge was derailed by a Conservative motion seeking to probe Sustainable Development Technology Canada. Screenshots courtesy of ParlVu
Opinion | BY SUSAN KUTZ | December 6, 2023
Opinion | BY SUSAN KUTZ | December 6, 2023
Susan Kutz, left, and fellow witnesses Natan Obed and Marjolaine Tshernish were left in the wings when a Nov. 6 House Science Committee meeting on traditional knowledge was derailed by a Conservative motion seeking to probe Sustainable Development Technology Canada. Screenshots courtesy of ParlVu
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 6, 2023
On Oct. 4, Defence Minister Bill Blair told reporters the Liberal government has 'significant commitments' to NORAD modernization, and that it is his responsibility to 'exercise control over spending and make sure that we’re getting true value for every dollar that’s spent.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 6, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 6, 2023
On Oct. 4, Defence Minister Bill Blair told reporters the Liberal government has 'significant commitments' to NORAD modernization, and that it is his responsibility to 'exercise control over spending and make sure that we’re getting true value for every dollar that’s spent.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NDP MP LINDSAY MATHYSSEN | November 22, 2023
We need to invest in our frontline of defence in the Arctic by increasing funds to our Canadian Rangers, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and for the well-being of Arctic communities, writes Lindsay Mathyssen. DND photograph by Master Sailor Dan Bard
Opinion | BY NDP MP LINDSAY MATHYSSEN | November 22, 2023
Opinion | BY NDP MP LINDSAY MATHYSSEN | November 22, 2023
We need to invest in our frontline of defence in the Arctic by increasing funds to our Canadian Rangers, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and for the well-being of Arctic communities, writes Lindsay Mathyssen. DND photograph by Master Sailor Dan Bard
Opinion | BY ERIKA SIMPSON | November 22, 2023
A CC-177 Globemaster arrives in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, on Feb. 13, 2016. The rapid pace of climate change means that mounting threats other than Russia and China need urgent attention, writes Erika Simpson. DND photograph by MCpl Louis Brunet
Opinion | BY ERIKA SIMPSON | November 22, 2023
Opinion | BY ERIKA SIMPSON | November 22, 2023
A CC-177 Globemaster arrives in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, on Feb. 13, 2016. The rapid pace of climate change means that mounting threats other than Russia and China need urgent attention, writes Erika Simpson. DND photograph by MCpl Louis Brunet
Opinion | BY LAWRIE CRAWFORD | September 13, 2023
There is no national data for jurisdictional comparisons to build understanding about the patterns of consumption and their consequences across the country, and politicians need to stop putting their head in the sand about the role of alcohol and its deadly harm, writes Lawrie Crawford. Unsplash photograph by Wyron A
Opinion | BY LAWRIE CRAWFORD | September 13, 2023
Opinion | BY LAWRIE CRAWFORD | September 13, 2023
There is no national data for jurisdictional comparisons to build understanding about the patterns of consumption and their consequences across the country, and politicians need to stop putting their head in the sand about the role of alcohol and its deadly harm, writes Lawrie Crawford. Unsplash photograph by Wyron A
Opinion | BY PIERRE LEBLANC | August 21, 2023
Pierre Leblanc has been promoting the development of Resolute Bay as a security hub in the Arctic for all the federal departments to deliver on their national responsibilities. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Forces
Opinion | BY PIERRE LEBLANC | August 21, 2023
Opinion | BY PIERRE LEBLANC | August 21, 2023
Pierre Leblanc has been promoting the development of Resolute Bay as a security hub in the Arctic for all the federal departments to deliver on their national responsibilities. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Forces
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | August 14, 2023
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, right, seen here with cabinet colleagues Marc Miller and Patty Hajdu in May 2023, has been described as a strong supporter of the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | August 14, 2023
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | August 14, 2023
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, right, seen here with cabinet colleagues Marc Miller and Patty Hajdu in May 2023, has been described as a strong supporter of the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY LISA KOPERQUALUK, NEIL BOSE | June 29, 2023
Dr. Wei Qui, left, department of ocean and naval architectural engineering, Memorial University; Lisa Koperqualuk, president ICC Canada; Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne; Lisa Smith, executive director ICC Canada; Dr. Tana Allen, acting vice-president research, Memorial University; Dr. Aldo Chircop, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie Photograph courtesy of ICC Canada
Opinion | BY LISA KOPERQUALUK, NEIL BOSE | June 29, 2023
Opinion | BY LISA KOPERQUALUK, NEIL BOSE | June 29, 2023
Dr. Wei Qui, left, department of ocean and naval architectural engineering, Memorial University; Lisa Koperqualuk, president ICC Canada; Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne; Lisa Smith, executive director ICC Canada; Dr. Tana Allen, acting vice-president research, Memorial University; Dr. Aldo Chircop, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie Photograph courtesy of ICC Canada
Through partnership we can pivot to meet global economic changes and still provide Nunavut with the standard of infrastructure that Canadians expect, writes Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok. Photograph courtesy of the Nunavut Housing Corporation
Through partnership we can pivot to meet global economic changes and still provide Nunavut with the standard of infrastructure that Canadians expect, writes Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok. Photograph courtesy of the Nunavut Housing Corporation
Opinion | BY PAULINE FROST | March 29, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to Ottawa last week was a reminder of the vital, collaborative role Canada and the United States must continue to play in protecting the Porcupine caribou herd and the Gwich’in way of life, writes Chief Pauline Frost. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY PAULINE FROST | March 29, 2023
Opinion | BY PAULINE FROST | March 29, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to Ottawa last week was a reminder of the vital, collaborative role Canada and the United States must continue to play in protecting the Porcupine caribou herd and the Gwich’in way of life, writes Chief Pauline Frost. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY PHOTINIE KOUTSAVLIS | February 8, 2023
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, left, and Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, right. Better policy cohesion is required in the critical minerals, climate, Indigenous reconciliation, and clean technology spaces to ensure the prosperity that mining has brought to Canada’s North, writes Photinie Koutsavlis. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PHOTINIE KOUTSAVLIS | February 8, 2023
Opinion | BY PHOTINIE KOUTSAVLIS | February 8, 2023
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, left, and Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, right. Better policy cohesion is required in the critical minerals, climate, Indigenous reconciliation, and clean technology spaces to ensure the prosperity that mining has brought to Canada’s North, writes Photinie Koutsavlis. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade