Rick Hillier

• Canada is facing ‘irrelevance’ on world stage, ex-defence chief warns

  When asked what he thinks is Canada's biggest national security risk, retired general Rick Hillier says it is Canada's 'irrelevance' on the world stage.

  Canada

  Feb 25
  
• The West Block Transcript – Episode 24, Season 13

  Today marks the beginning of the third year since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the war is entering a precarious phase with concern that Ukraine could be faltering.

  Politics

  Feb 25
  
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• The West Block – Episode 6, Season 12

  Watch the full episode of The West Block with host Mercedes Stephenson – Oct. 23, 2022.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2022
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• Military recruiting issues may be ‘more serious’ than senior ranks letting on: Hillier

  Until the recruitment issue is addressed, the Canadian Forces will continue to be "in a huge amount of trouble," retired Gen. Rick Hillier warned.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2022
• Ottawa’s turbine return may weaken West’s unity against Russia: Rick Hillier

  Ottawa has faced harsh criticism over its decision earlier this month to return six turbines to Gazprom for the Nord Stream 1 pipeline that sees Russian gas flow to Europe.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2022
• Tractor leads hundreds through downtown Toronto in Ukraine solidarity march

  The Stand With Ukraine march began at 2 p.m. at Yonge and Bloor moving to Nathan Phillips Square in front of Toronto City Hall.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2022
• COVID-19: Ottawa mayor asks for ‘fair share’ of Ontario’s vaccine doses

  Ottawa's mayor is calling for a more equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario, claiming the nation's capital hasn't received its 'fair share.'

  Health

  Mar 26, 2021
• Retired general Rick Hillier leaving role as head of Ontario vaccine task force, Ford says

  Premier Doug Ford said Monday that retired general Rick Hillier will step away from the role when his contract expires on March 31 after turning down a request to stay on.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Ontario doctors ‘frustrated’ by Ford government’s vaccine rollout plan

  "There's tremendous frustration amongst doctors," one Toronto physician told Global News, adding, "People in the community are worried."

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination portal, service desk to open on March 15

  An online booking system and service desk will become available on March 15 and people in that 80 and older age range, or those booking, for them can access it.

  Health

  Feb 24, 2021