Reading Time: 6 minutes Disponible en français. On June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, communities in Canada hold events to celebrate Indigenous cultures and contributions. To mark the occasion, this HillNote provides an overview of the history of Indigenous theatre, highlights the contributions of… Read More ›
History
Putting Indigenous Perspectives on the Map: Indigenous Mapping and Place Names*
Reading Time: 6 minutes Disponible en français. For National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, communities across Canada will hold events to celebrate Indigenous cultures and contributions to Canada. Indigenous peoples are working to put Indigenous perspectives on the map of Canada. This HillNote… Read More ›
Executive Summary – The Evolution of Defence Procurement in Canada: A Hundred-Year History
Reading Time: 2 minutes (Disponible en français : Résumé – L’évolution de l’approvisionnement en matière de défense au Canada : une histoire centenaire) In Canada, defence procurement currently involves several federal departments and agencies, including the Department of National Defence; Public Services and Procurement… Read More ›
The Rise and Fall of Arms Control?
Reading Time: 5 minutes (Disponible en français : Contrôle des armements : après l’essor, le déclin?) In the late 1980s and early 1990s, superpower tensions began to fade. As a result, it became possible to negotiate complex agreements on conventional arms and weapons of… Read More ›
The Canadian Economy in Turbulent Times
Reading Time: < 1 minute Revised on 28 July 2020, 8:35 a.m. (Disponible en français : L’économie canadienne dans la tourmente) Over its history, Canada’s economy has been affected by major international and domestic events such as financial crises, pandemics, international conflicts and environmental incidents…. Read More ›
Black History Month: Key Dates and Key People
Reading Time: 4 minutes (Disponible en français : Mois de l’histoire des noirs : dates et personnages clés) February is Black History Month, a time when Canadians are invited to reflect on the history of Black people in Canada, and to honour the many… Read More ›
Contributions of Indigenous Artists to the Parliament Buildings
Reading Time: 5 minutes You may also wish to consult other HillNotes in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. (Disponible en français : Œuvres d’artistes autochtones dans les édifices du Parlement) On June 21st Canada will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. Communities across the… Read More ›
Canada and NATO – 70 Years of Involvement
Reading Time: 6 minutes (Disponible en français : Le Canada et l’OTAN – 70 ans de participation) On 30 April 1949, the Government of Canada ratified the North Atlantic Treaty, becoming one of the 12 founding members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). A political,… Read More ›
To Be or Not to Be an Officer of Parliament, That Is the Question
Reading Time: 4 minutes (Disponible en français : Être ou ne pas être un haut fonctionnaire du Parlement, telle est la question) The year 2017 produced a new crop of officers of Parliament. New incumbents have been appointed in the roles of Commissioner of Official Languages,… Read More ›
Update — National Aboriginal Day: Celebrating Indigenous Cultures, Heritage and Achievements
Reading Time: 4 minutes You may also wish to consult other HillNotes in honour of National Aboriginal Day (Disponible en français : Mise à jour — Journée nationale des Autochtones : Célébrer la culture, le patrimoine et les réalisations autochtones) On June 21, hundreds… Read More ›