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Chrystia Freeland
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland. If we don’t reimagine our railways now, others will decide the terms of our future, writes Laurence Nguyen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WILLIAM MORRISON | June 19, 2025
The Toronto-Quebec City corridor comprises 42 per cent of the national population and 43 per cent of the labour force. Political support for high-speed rail extends across both federal Liberal and Conservative parties as evidenced in their recent election platforms, writes William Morrison. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY WILLIAM MORRISON | June 19, 2025
Opinion | BY WILLIAM MORRISON | June 19, 2025
The Toronto-Quebec City corridor comprises 42 per cent of the national population and 43 per cent of the labour force. Political support for high-speed rail extends across both federal Liberal and Conservative parties as evidenced in their recent election platforms, writes William Morrison. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Opinion | BY STEPHEN LASKOWSKI | June 9, 2025
To truly increase efficiencies throughout the supply chain, and trucking specifically, the prime minister will need the commitment and political will of the premiers, the ministers of Transportation and mayors, writes Stephen Laskowski, president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. Photograph courtesy of Tung Lam, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY STEPHEN LASKOWSKI | June 9, 2025
Opinion | BY STEPHEN LASKOWSKI | June 9, 2025
To truly increase efficiencies throughout the supply chain, and trucking specifically, the prime minister will need the commitment and political will of the premiers, the ministers of Transportation and mayors, writes Stephen Laskowski, president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. Photograph courtesy of Tung Lam, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY DAVID ABONYI, GEORGE ABONYI | March 26, 2025
Donald Trump
The current challenges go well beyond U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy presents a framework for creative approaches to diversify its economic ties. Gage Skidmore photograph courtesy of Flickr
Opinion | BY DAVID ABONYI, GEORGE ABONYI | March 26, 2025
Opinion | BY DAVID ABONYI, GEORGE ABONYI | March 26, 2025
Donald Trump
The current challenges go well beyond U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy presents a framework for creative approaches to diversify its economic ties. Gage Skidmore photograph courtesy of Flickr
Opinion | BY PASCAL CHAN | February 24, 2025
A winter aerial view of Toronto highways. The World Economic Forum’s Competitiveness Index shows an alarming decline in Canada’s transport infrastructure—our ranking fell from its peak of 10th in the world in 2008, down to 32nd in 2019, writes Pascal Chan. Image courtesy of Pexels/Avijit Singh
Opinion | BY PASCAL CHAN | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY PASCAL CHAN | February 24, 2025
A winter aerial view of Toronto highways. The World Economic Forum’s Competitiveness Index shows an alarming decline in Canada’s transport infrastructure—our ranking fell from its peak of 10th in the world in 2008, down to 32nd in 2019, writes Pascal Chan. Image courtesy of Pexels/Avijit Singh
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | February 20, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives for the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | February 20, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | February 20, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives for the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | November 13, 2023
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez launched the Request for Proposals on Oct. 13 for a project that will establish a high frequency rail line from Québec City to Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | November 13, 2023
Opinion | BY NDP MP TAYLOR BACHRACH | November 13, 2023
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez launched the Request for Proposals on Oct. 13 for a project that will establish a high frequency rail line from Québec City to Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TERRY JOHNSON | November 13, 2023
For several years in its corporate plan, VIA Rail Canada has included a warning that its long-distance fleet is overdue for replacement, and new equipment that would serve Canada well for at least the next 40 years is sorely needed, writes Terry Johnson, president of Transport Action Canada. Photograph by Magnolia677, distributed under a CC BY 4.0 DEED
Opinion | BY TERRY JOHNSON | November 13, 2023
Opinion | BY TERRY JOHNSON | November 13, 2023
For several years in its corporate plan, VIA Rail Canada has included a warning that its long-distance fleet is overdue for replacement, and new equipment that would serve Canada well for at least the next 40 years is sorely needed, writes Terry Johnson, president of Transport Action Canada. Photograph by Magnolia677, distributed under a CC BY 4.0 DEED
Opinion | BY ALI EMADI | November 13, 2023
Canada is doing well in terms of finding, mining, and processing materials critical to EV battery cells, but the real make-or-break will be in capitalizing on these opportunities by developing better technologies for the entire energy storage system and preparing skilled graduates, writes Prof. Ali Emadi of McMaster University. Photograph by Paul Krueger, distributed under a CC BY-NC 2.0 DEED
Opinion | BY ALI EMADI | November 13, 2023
Opinion | BY ALI EMADI | November 13, 2023
Canada is doing well in terms of finding, mining, and processing materials critical to EV battery cells, but the real make-or-break will be in capitalizing on these opportunities by developing better technologies for the entire energy storage system and preparing skilled graduates, writes Prof. Ali Emadi of McMaster University. Photograph by Paul Krueger, distributed under a CC BY-NC 2.0 DEED
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said 'critical minerals represent a generational economic opportunity for Canada,' and that 'Canada is building on its global leadership in the mining industry to seize this opportunity.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said 'critical minerals represent a generational economic opportunity for Canada,' and that 'Canada is building on its global leadership in the mining industry to seize this opportunity.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARZIA RIZVI | November 13, 2023
Electrifying Canada's freight transportation is a challenging but achievable journey with enhanced stakeholder collaboration, writes Marzia Rizvi, manager of program development and communications for the Western Transportation Advisory Council. Photograph by Kabelleger/David Gubler and distributed under a CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED
Opinion | BY MARZIA RIZVI | November 13, 2023
Opinion | BY MARZIA RIZVI | November 13, 2023
Electrifying Canada's freight transportation is a challenging but achievable journey with enhanced stakeholder collaboration, writes Marzia Rizvi, manager of program development and communications for the Western Transportation Advisory Council. Photograph by Kabelleger/David Gubler and distributed under a CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ANNIE KOUTRAKIS | November 13, 2023
Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos said 'the High Frequency Rail project will contribute to the economic development of the regions served, particularly the Quebec region, while promoting labor mobility and green mobility.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ANNIE KOUTRAKIS | November 13, 2023
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP ANNIE KOUTRAKIS | November 13, 2023
Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos said 'the High Frequency Rail project will contribute to the economic development of the regions served, particularly the Quebec region, while promoting labor mobility and green mobility.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NARAYAN KAR AND TIM STACHL | November 13, 2023
Electric vehicles, pictured on May 1, 2019, on the Hill to mark the coming-into-effect of the Incentive for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NARAYAN KAR AND TIM STACHL | November 13, 2023
Opinion | BY NARAYAN KAR AND TIM STACHL | November 13, 2023
Electric vehicles, pictured on May 1, 2019, on the Hill to mark the coming-into-effect of the Incentive for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP VANCE BADAWEY | November 13, 2023
In 2022, then-Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra established the National Supply Chain Task Force to provide recommendations on actions Canada could take to improve the fluidity, efficiency and resiliency of its national transportation supply chain, according to Liberal MP Vance Badawey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP VANCE BADAWEY | November 13, 2023
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP VANCE BADAWEY | November 13, 2023
In 2022, then-Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra established the National Supply Chain Task Force to provide recommendations on actions Canada could take to improve the fluidity, efficiency and resiliency of its national transportation supply chain, according to Liberal MP Vance Badawey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BERNARD LEBLANC | November 8, 2023
Passenger protection isn’t about finding someone to blame. It’s about compensating consumers for a service that wasn’t provided by the business that sold it to them, no matter where the delay or cancellation originated, writes Bernard LeBlanc. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY BERNARD LEBLANC | November 8, 2023
Opinion | BY BERNARD LEBLANC | November 8, 2023
Passenger protection isn’t about finding someone to blame. It’s about compensating consumers for a service that wasn’t provided by the business that sold it to them, no matter where the delay or cancellation originated, writes Bernard LeBlanc. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay