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Tories raise $5-million, Libs $2.38-million, NDP $1.99-million in first fiscal quarter

Tories raise $5-million, Libs $2.38-million, NDP $1.99-million in first fiscal quarter
But insiders say to wait for next returns to really gauge political support.

‘It’s time for action’ on House oversight of $255-billion spending estimates, say MPs

‘It’s time for action’ on House oversight of $255-billion spending estimates, say MPs
After months of study, the House Government Operations Committee will draw up a report to improve Parliamentary oversight of the federal government’s annual spending estimates. But many experts aren’t very hopeful anything will change. MPs hope it will.

Conservative MP Hawn estimates CF-18 costs $12,000 less per flying hour than F-35 fighter jet

Conservative MP Hawn estimates CF-18 costs $12,000 less per flying hour than F-35 fighter jet
Conservative MP Laurie, who has been deeply involved with the $25-billion F-35 stealth fighter jet project, says the cost of operating Canada’s current fleet of CF-18 fighter jets is $12,000 less per flying hour for each plane than the current forecast costs for maintaining and operating the sophisticated F-35s.

Tories should look at alternatives to F-35s after U.S. subcommittee recommends cutting $528-million from its own purchase, say MPs

Tories should look at alternatives to F-35s after U.S. subcommittee recommends cutting $528-million from its own purchase, say MPs
'The Americans are delaying procurement or cutting back on their own procurement, and that means our costs go up,' says NDP MP Matthew Kellway.

High-level bureaucratic panel to oversee fighter jets process led by same departments accused of hiding extra $10-billion

High-level bureaucratic panel to oversee fighter jets process led by same departments accused of hiding extra $10-billion
A high-level panel of bureaucrats to supervise the multi-billion-dollar acquisition of new fighter jets will be led by top officials from the same departments that were at the centre of a report from Auditor General Michael Ferguson last month that accused the government of withholding $10-billion in costs for 65 F-35 stealth fighters.

FEATURE

‘People are not quotes or clips, used to illustrate stories about war and conflict. People are the story, always.’

‘People are not quotes or clips, used to illustrate stories about war and conflict. People are the story, always.’
CBC The National reporter Nahlah Ayed talks about living in a Palestinian refugee camp, the oppression of ordinary Arabs, and reporting in the Middle East today as a Canadian of Palestinian descent who speaks Arabic fluently.

CBC’s historically split on what it should be, says Stursberg

CBC’s historically split on what it should be, says Stursberg
But Richard Stursberg says it’s time to have a serious discussion about the CBC, fund it properly, and move on.

Former public servant takes alleged harassment case to Supreme Court

Former public servant takes alleged harassment case to Supreme Court
Zabia Chamberlain, who claims she was harassed by her boss at HRSDC, is fighting for her financial security and for closure.

Canada's Financial Sector

Canada's Financial Sector

May 14, 2012
LIST/CHART/SURVEYS
  • The 81 Closest Ridings Where MPs Won by 10 Per Cent or Less
  • Chiefs of Staff, Communications Directors, Press Secretaries to Cabinet Ministers
  • Cabinet’s Directors of Communications and Chiefs of Staff List 2011
THIS WEEK'S HILL TIMES
Feds send ‘strong signal’ to PS executives on ‘at-risk’ pay
Government House leader like air traffic controller, directs traffic in daily Question Period political drama
House set to pass controversial Copyright Bill next week, after 10,000 consultations
Lead ‘robocalls’ investigator experienced in ‘politically charged’ investigations
Lobbying czar should be able to fine lobbyists: House Ethics Committee report
Lobbying czar should be able to fine lobbyists: House Ethics Committee report
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
EDITORIAL

HILL LIFE & PEOPLE SLIDESHOWS
Peter Milliken portait unveiling May 9, 2012

The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Former House Speaker Peter Milliken poses with artist Paul Wyse, who painted his portrait.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Conservative MPs Ed Holder, Patrick Brown and Rod Bruinooge.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Hill and Knowlton's Don Boudria.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Former Senator Marcel Prud'homme and former Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Former prime minister Joe Clark and Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Liberal Senator Joseph Day, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and Peter Milliken.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
The crowd.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Bob Rae, Government House Leader Peter Van Loan, Peter Milliken, Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella, Thomas Mulcair.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Peter Milliken, Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Peter Milliken and House Speaker Andrew Scheer unveil the portrait.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Peter Milliken and the portrait.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Artist Paul Wyse.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Liberal interim leader Bob Rae, Government House Leader Peter Van Loan, House Speaker Andrew Scheer.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
NDP MP Denise Savoie and Peter Milliken.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
The portrait gets taken out to be hung.
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Liberal Senator David Smith.

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