ArriveCan contractor admits ‘mistakes,’ faces historic public rebuke in Parliament

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After being admonished in the House of Commons on April 17, ArriveCan contractor Kristian Firth confirms the RCMP searched his property, but that it was not related to the ArriveCan investigation.

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ArriveCan contractor admits ‘mistakes,’ faces historic public rebuke in Parliament

NewsBY IREM KOCA

After being admonished in the House of Commons on April 17, ArriveCan contractor Kristian Firth confirms the RCMP searched his property, but that it was not related to the ArriveCan investigation.

ArriveCan contractor admits ‘mistakes,’ faces historic public rebuke in Parliament

NewsBY IREM KOCA

After being admonished in the House of Commons on April 17, ArriveCan contractor Kristian Firth confirms the RCMP searched his property, but that it was not related to the ArriveCan investigation.

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Procurement watchdog to probe ‘bait and switch’ practices across departments amid ArriveCan revelations

NewsBY IREM KOCA

Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic's January report found most of the subcontractors pitched to secure a contract with the government on the ArriveCan application did not perform the work.

Procurement watchdog to probe ‘bait and switch’ practices across departments amid ArriveCan revelations

NewsBY IREM KOCA

Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic's January report found most of the subcontractors pitched to secure a contract with the government on the ArriveCan application did

Farmers facing head winds investing in new migrant worker housing

The Canadian Conservative movement is tired of apologizing for their ideas

NewsBY STUART BENSON

‘Conservatism no longer a dirty word’: Canada Strong and Free Conference shows confidence and conviction in Conservative ideas, and a rejection of ‘centrist orthodoxy' as right-wingers make their power play, say politicos.

‘Conservatism no longer a dirty word’: Canada Strong and Free Conference shows confidence and conviction in Conservative ideas, and a rejection of ‘centrist orthodoxy'

Liberals continue ‘big budget’ spending trend, increasing capital gains tax to maintain deficit

NewsBY CHELSEA NASH

The government could be overestimating its projected new revenues from tax policy changes, says one finance expert.

The government could be overestimating its projected new revenues from tax policy changes, says one finance expert.

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Politics This Morning: MPs to question Kristian Firth at the bar of the House

Plus, the budget bragging tour begins (continues).

BY PETER MAZEREEUW, CHELSEA NASH

OPINION & COLUMNISTS

Housing the latest skirmish pitting progressive government against zombie neoliberalism

The growing disparity in wealth between homeowners and those who cannot afford to buy into the residential lottery has become a pressing matter of inequality.

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Opinion

Time for some Liberal soul searching

BY TIM POWERS

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Is there another Charest in the Quebec Liberals’ future?

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Should telecommunications be nationalized?

BY MARK HANCOCK

Opinion

Airports and the Canadian government can work together to supercharge the benefits of air connectivity

BY NEIL PAKEY

NEWS

Canada’s updated defence policy muted on UN peacekeeping as historic low contributions persist

NewsBY NEIL MOSS

Observers are expressing growing doubt over whether Canada will ever deploy the quick reaction force pledged in 2017.

Canada’s updated defence policy muted on UN peacekeeping as historic low contributions persist

NewsBY NEIL MOSS

Observers are expressing growing doubt over whether Canada will ever deploy the quick reaction force pledged in 2017.

House to pilot pay-per-use electric vehicle charging for MPs, staff

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Canada’s ‘win-win’ EU pact met with mounting concerns amid drawn-out confirmation

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Centre Block project contracting ramps up as focus shifts from demolition to rebuild

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Struggling low-cost air carriers require feds’ intervention on price competition, says aviation expert

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Politicians, press, and politicos pack The Mét for post-budget pints

FeatureBY STUART BENSON

iPolitics and Earnscliffe hosted their annual post-budget day bash at the Métropolitain Brasserie on April 16 and it was fun.

Politicians, press, and politicos pack The Mét for post-budget pints

FeatureBY STUART BENSON

iPolitics and Earnscliffe hosted their annual post-budget day bash at the Métropolitain Brasserie on April 16 and it was fun.

Fresh hires in offices of PM Trudeau and ministers Wilkinson, Valdez

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Photo of the Day: Chrystia Freeland takes questions about Budget 2024

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE

Compass Rose’s recovering journalists nurture ink-stained roots with newsletter launch

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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tries on new shoes in preparation for the federal budget

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POLITICS

Senate amends rules for regional offices, spares East Block cafeteria

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Freeland releases budget Tuesday, April 16, at 4 p.m. in the House

Conservatives gather at Canada Strong and Free Network conference

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE

‘Polls are bullshit’ Broadbent Progress Summit hears as politicos talk of potential NDP ‘collapse’

NewsBY CHELSEA NASH

Poilievre pitches ‘common-sense Canadian consensus’ at Canada Strong and Free conference, casts Trudeau as ‘illiberal’ outlier

NewsBY STUART BENSON

In a keynote speech to the Canada Strong and Free Networking Conference on April 11, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre detailed his 'simple plan' to cut taxes, housing prices, and crime.

Poilievre pitches ‘common-sense Canadian consensus’ at Canada Strong and Free conference, casts Trudeau as ‘illiberal’ outlier

NewsBY STUART BENSON

In a keynote speech to the Canada Strong and Free Networking Conference on April 11, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre detailed his 'simple plan' to cut taxes, housing prices, and crime.

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National surgical wait times strategy needed

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Bill 21 should be quickly repealed

BY FRANK BAYLIS

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How women are helping deliver a healthier, polio-free world

BY JENNIFER JONES, STEPHANIE URCHICK

Business investment key to addressing Canada’s productivity crisis

OpinionBY TEGAN HILL

Governments across Canada can enact policies to help stimulate business investment, productivity gains, and stronger economic growth.

Political parties shouldn’t get to set all of their own rules

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Here are the facts about education and copyright: library reps

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Here are the facts about education and copyright: library reps

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Netanyahu not alone in his motives, says Calgary reader

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Canada’s budgetary process: a failing grade in First Nations partnership

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Environment & Climate Change

Why wait for disasters to strike to draw on research evidence?

We need to strengthen the evidence-support system by taking stock of what we already have and building on these strengths. Political staffers from all parties and public servants have key roles to play in these efforts.

BY JOHN N. LAVIS AND KERRY WADDELL

Environmental groups urge an end to fossil fuel subsidies in two reports outlining Canada’s oil and gas financing

The government gave at least $18.553-billion in financial support in 2023 to fossil fuel and petrochemical firms, including $8-billion worth of loan guarantees for the TransMountain pipeline, $7.339-billion in public financing through Export Development Canada, and over $1.3-billion for carbon capture and storage projects, according to the reports.

BY MIKE LAPOINTE

To curb pollution, government should put a price on it, says letter writer

The federal carbon-pricing plan’s broken promise to small business

Almost none of the billions of dollars collected in carbon tax revenues have found their way back to SMEs since 2019, leaving them disillusioned and struggling to keep up with the rising cost of doing business.

BY JAIRO YUNIS

A closer look at the federal carbon tax

As of April 1, the federal carbon tax that applies in nine provinces and two territories rose from $65 a tonne to $80 a tonne.

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FOREIGN POLICY

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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Why doesn’t Michael Harris cry out for Hamas to surrender and release the Israeli hostages, asks letter-writer Alan Williams

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Why doesn’t Michael Harris cry out for Hamas to surrender and release the Israeli hostages, asks letter-writer Alan Williams

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BOOKS, BIG IDEAS, Q&As

MacGregor’s success is more than ‘luck’

FeatureBY KATE MALLOY

Roy MacGregor was a small-town kid from Ontario's backwoods who made it big in Canada's media world. In Paper Trails, he tells the story about his own colourful life with the same detail and high-calibre soul that he gave to his 50 years in the newspaper business. His engaging and entertaining book is worth reading.

MacGregor’s success is more than ‘luck’

FeatureBY KATE MALLOY

Roy MacGregor was a small-town kid from Ontario's backwoods who made it big in Canada's media world. In Paper Trails, he tells the story about his own colourful life with the same detail and high-calibre soul that he gave to his 50 years in the newspaper business. His engaging and entertaining book is worth reading.

Ibbitson gives Diefenbaker his proper place in history without downgrading Pearson’s legacy

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What shape does hope take in a world we can see is rushing to destroy itself?

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To learn about the future of inflation, look to lessons from the past

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Canada’s commercial aviation in crisis: fact or fiction?

OpinionBY JOHN GRADEK

Aggressive plans to meet the post-pandemic moment put aviation’s partners in difficult situations, attempting on many occasions to handle volumes beyond the capacity of available resources.

Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters before the cabinet meeting in West Block on Feb. 13. Aviation seems to have a human resource sizing issue as well as a competitive behaviour paradigm that need to be addressed with government support, writes John Gradek. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s commercial aviation in crisis: fact or fiction?

OpinionBY JOHN GRADEK

Aggressive plans to meet the post-pandemic moment put aviation’s partners in difficult situations, attempting on many occasions to handle volumes beyond the capacity of available resources.

Canada’s commercial aviation in crisis: fact or fiction?

OpinionBY JOHN GRADEK

Aggressive plans to meet the post-pandemic moment put aviation’s partners in difficult situations, attempting on many occasions to handle volumes beyond the capacity of available resources.

Better working conditions can make air travel a smoother ride

OpinionBY LANA PAYNE

By failing to improve working conditions, airlines, airports, and government are guaranteeing that the industry cannot meet the needs of passengers.

Aviation sustainability is more than just cleaner jet fuel

OpinionBY SUZANNE KEARNS

The future of Canada’s aviation industry hinges on integrating sustainability into every facet of our operations.

Navigating Canada’s aerospace future: a call to action for an industrial aerospace strategy

OpinionBY MIKE MUELLER

Already contributing to $27-billion in GDP in 2022, Canada’s aerospace industry has the potential to be a major engine of the economy.

Canada’s aerospace industry can be our ticket to greater economic stability, but we need a strategy to better align policies, investments, and opportunities, writes Mike Mueller. Unsplash photograph by John McArthur

Navigating Canada’s aerospace future: a call to action for an industrial aerospace strategy

OpinionBY MIKE MUELLER

Already contributing to $27-billion in GDP in 2022, Canada’s aerospace industry has the potential to be a major engine of the economy.

Navigating Canada’s aerospace future: a call to action for an industrial aerospace strategy

OpinionBY MIKE MUELLER

Already contributing to $27-billion in GDP in 2022, Canada’s aerospace industry has the potential to be a major engine of the economy.

Freeland’s budget should focus on housing, ending homelessness, writes Ottawa reader

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Now is the time to invest in sustainable aviation

OpinionBY DAVID ZINGG

Government funding currently places far too little emphasis on the societal benefits of aviation, and too much on its perceived economic benefits.

Space systems are too important to leave unprotected against cyber attack

OpinionBY PAUL MEYER

Canada has not designated space systems as part of the nation’s critical infrastructure, even though allies Australia, France, and the United Kingdom have done

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It could be the end of the world, but the journos looked fine at the 2024 Press Gallery Dinner

FeatureBY STUART BENSON

Independent journalist Paul Wells received the 2024 Charles Lynch Award, and the giant novelty cheque was awarded to La Fondation Donatien-Frémont.

It could be the end of the world, but the journos looked fine at the 2024 Press Gallery Dinner

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Independent journalist Paul Wells received the 2024 Charles Lynch Award, and the giant novelty cheque was awarded to La Fondation Donatien-Frémont.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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Boris Johnson and Tony Abbott open the Canada Strong and Free Networking Conference

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One staffer in, one out for ministers Freeland, Joly

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Director-level changes for ministers Ien, Petitpas Taylor

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Finance & Budget

Budget projects savings through ‘natural attrition’ of public service jobs

The 5,000 public servants projected to leave in the next four years are expected to make up the bulk of previously announced savings targets.

BY MIKE LAPOINTE

Hard to see the ‘big picture’: Canada must improve how budget and estimates are presented, say public finance experts

Many experts say the budget should be presented before the main estimates, possibly on a fixed annual date. Liberal MP John McKay says MPs must ‘mine for the gold’ in the current system, while Tory MP Stephanie Kusie says the entire process must be ‘completely overhauled.’

BY IAN CAMPBELL

Environmental groups urge an end to fossil fuel subsidies in two reports outlining Canada’s oil and gas financing

The government gave at least $18.553-billion in financial support in 2023 to fossil fuel and petrochemical firms, including $8-billion worth of loan guarantees for the TransMountain pipeline, $7.339-billion in public financing through Export Development Canada, and over $1.3-billion for carbon capture and storage projects, according to the reports.

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Liberals’ pre-budget ‘full-court press’ to win back younger voters a stress test for caucus election readiness, say politicos

Despite flooding the zone ahead of the budget, being aggressive will only take the Liberals so far, and budget announcements without proper execution would bring any momentum to a screeching halt, says former Conservative staffer Andrea Sarkic.

BY STUART BENSON

A closer look at the federal carbon tax

As of April 1, the federal carbon tax that applies in nine provinces and two territories rose from $65 a tonne to $80 a tonne.

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Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez said the national supply chain office “will enhance the resilience, efficiency, and reliability of our transportation systems,” in a Transport Canada press release on Dec. 1, 2023.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.