Liberals ‘live another day’ narrowly win budget vote, avoid election

NewsBY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, RIDDHI KACHHELA, STUART BENSON

Four abstentions and a last-minute Green olive branch from Elizabeth May helped shepherd the Liberals' budget through the House with a vote of 170-168.

Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne speaks to reporters in the House of Commons foyer on Nov. 17, 2025, after the vote on the 2025 federal budget passes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals ‘live another day’ narrowly win budget vote, avoid election

NewsBY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, RIDDHI KACHHELA, STUART BENSON

Four abstentions and a last-minute Green olive branch from Elizabeth May helped shepherd the Liberals' budget through the House with a vote of 170-168.

Liberals ‘live another day’ narrowly win budget vote, avoid election

NewsBY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, RIDDHI KACHHELA, STUART BENSON

Four abstentions and a last-minute Green olive branch from Elizabeth May helped shepherd the Liberals' budget through the House with a vote of 170-168.

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Skeptics say billions of dollars in AI-driven government efficiencies ‘fiscally dubious’

NewsBY MARLO GLASS

Despite the budget's projections, grand promises of technology heralding big savings and government efficiency is evoking the memory of the disastrous Phoenix pay system for some observers.

Skeptics say billions of dollars in AI-driven government efficiencies ‘fiscally dubious’

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Despite the budget's projections, grand promises of technology heralding big savings and government efficiency is evoking the memory of the disastrous Phoenix pay system

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Poilievre should take a page out of Brian Mulroney’s playbook on caucus management, say political players: ‘an absolute master,’ it was his ‘secret sauce’

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

David McLaughlin says building and maintaining trust requires two-way communication. It's also political capital that leaders can draw upon in tough times. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre needs to reach out to his MPs individually, rather than through the House leader and the whip.

David McLaughlin says building and maintaining trust requires two-way communication. It's also political capital that leaders can draw upon in tough times. Conservative Leader

Budget signals strong economic focus, but falls short in details like regulatory burden or clarity on defence spending, say experts, economists

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

'There's an urgency that if we don't go big, then we're going to fall short,' says Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada.

'There's an urgency that if we don't go big, then we're going to fall short,' says Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business

‘We will be facing a financial cliff’: advocates concerned about mental health and substance use programs as bilaterals begin to lapse in 2027

NewsBY TESSIE SANCI

The 2025 budget didn’t include any new funding for these areas as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals continue to rely on bilateral agreements negotiated by the previous government.

The 2025 budget didn’t include any new funding for these areas as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals continue to rely on bilateral agreements negotiated

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Chief of defence staff in full retreat

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A budget that meets the moment

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New list of major projects is good, but the hard part will be actually getting them done

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America is getting to be a strange country

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Losing measles elimination status makes Canada a ‘pariah,’ says Liberal MP

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Disinformation and weak access to health care are playing a part in measles outbreaks, according to some MPs.

Losing measles elimination status makes Canada a ‘pariah,’ says Liberal MP

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Disinformation and weak access to health care are playing a part in measles outbreaks, according to some MPs.

Avoiding ‘expensive failures’: feds risk losing millions in taxpayer dollars if ball dropped on AI procurement, says new report

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Prison watchdog leaves post early with ‘frustrations’ as final report keys in on ‘grossly inadequate’ mental health care behind bars

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Health Minister Marjorie Michel to talk about children’s health on Nov. 17 in Ottawa

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Notable updates to office of Trade Minister Sidhu

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Changes to the trade office include Beata Nawacki taking over as acting policy director following Sarah Manney's exit for the Prime Minister's Office.

Notable updates to office of Trade Minister Sidhu

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Changes to the trade office include Beata Nawacki taking over as acting policy director following Sarah Manney's exit for the Prime Minister's Office.

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POLITICS

Floor-crossings are controversial, but not necessarily a political kiss of death

OpinionBY PAUL PARK

Carney’s fundraising problem

OpinionBY GERRY NICHOLLS

Michaëlle Jean and her eponymous foundation to be fêted at the National Gallery on Nov. 12

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA

Can anyone in Canada capitalize on the Mamdani effect?

OpinionBY ERICA IFILL

The NDP and Conservatives both seem to be lacking the political acumen needed to cash in on voters desperate for a response to the cost-of-living crisis.

Can anyone in Canada capitalize on the Mamdani effect?

OpinionBY ERICA IFILL

The NDP and Conservatives both seem to be lacking the political acumen needed to cash in on voters desperate for a response to the cost-of-living crisis.

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Canada’s ZEV mandate will leave 450,000 drivers stranded

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BY EDITORIAL

Bolton’s right: Canada should slow down negotiations with Trump until U.S. Supreme Court decides on legality of tariffs

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BY DAVID HUTTON

OGGO hearing confirms: our government continues to persecute whistleblowers rather than protect them

Canada’s local infrastructure fund must be fair to workers

OpinionBY RENZE NAUTA

The budget says the government would consider using Community Employment Benefits agreements. While they can be good, some have been used to exclude union workers from projects, leading to reduced competition and large cost overruns.

Schedule ‘A’ and the status of budget 2025: letter writer

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First Nations built the first North American economy—it’s time Canada recognized that

OpinionBY KYRA WILSON | UPDATED November 12, 2025

Partnership with Indigenous Peoples from the beginning of the CUSMA review would be a clear step towards economic reconciliation.

First Nations built the first North American economy—it’s time Canada recognized that

OpinionBY KYRA WILSON | UPDATED November 12, 2025

Partnership with Indigenous Peoples from the beginning of the CUSMA review would be a clear step towards economic reconciliation.

A true conservative party fought its last election 25 years ago

OpinionBY MICHAEL HUENEFELD

Anti-d’Entremont diatribes unbecoming of purported leaders

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Public Service

Skeptics say billions of dollars in AI-driven government efficiencies ‘fiscally dubious’

Despite the budget's projections, grand promises of technology heralding big savings and government efficiency is evoking the memory of the disastrous Phoenix pay system for some observers.

BY MARLO GLASS

It’s time to fix how Canada delivers citizen services

You can’t modernize public service by simply digitizing outdated processes. It's time for performance reform: service design that starts with the citizen and measures success by outcomes, not inputs.

BY MICHAEL WILSON

Prison watchdog leaves post early with ‘frustrations’ as final report keys in on ‘grossly inadequate’ mental health care behind bars

Serving an ombud’s role gives a great deal of power to investigate Canada’s prison system, says Ivan Zinger, but his powers are ultimately limited to making recommendations.

BY MARLO GLASS

Proposed collective bargaining changes could ‘influence the opinions of arbitrators’ to consider feds’ fiscal situation: lawyer

The budget outlines plans to update the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act, which federal unions are criticizing as ‘vague’ and ‘concerning’ for its potential to infringe on workers’ rights.

BY MARLO GLASS

Public service job cuts will be ‘compassionate’ and ‘civilized,’ with the impact on people ‘fairly minimal,’ say local Liberal MPs

Unions representing federal public servants are urging members to talk to their MPs about the impact of the thousands of job losses laid out in the Nov. 4 budget.

BY MARLO GLASS

FOREIGN POLICY

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

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Up to the U.S. to decide if it violated international law with Caribbean boat strikes, says Anand

NewsBY NEIL MOSS

Trump, the BBC, and a bad edit

OpinionBY GWYNNE DYER

Canada’s foreign aid budget cuts hurt global health

OpinionBY DREW-ANNE GLENNIE, JANET BUTLER-MCPHEE, ROBIN MONTGOMERY

At G7, minister touts importance of Canadian leadership on foreign assistance amid billions in budget cuts to international aid

NewsBY NEIL MOSS

Restrictive U.S. worker visa could fuel Canada’s rise as a global tech leader

OpinionBY S. YASH KALASH

The recent introduction of a $100,000 fee per year for H-1B visas is presented as a measure to protect American workers. In practice, it threatens to accelerate brain drain.

Restrictive U.S. worker visa could fuel Canada’s rise as a global tech leader

OpinionBY S. YASH KALASH

The recent introduction of a $100,000 fee per year for H-1B visas is presented as a measure to protect American workers. In practice, it threatens to accelerate brain drain.

BOOKS, BIG IDEAS, Q&As

Canadian war photography historian looks into Vimy Ridge

FeatureBY KATE MALLOY

Carla-Jean Stokes' book about William Ivor Castle's work tells the stories behind the famous photographer's First World War photos, including the ones he manipulated.

Canadian war photography historian looks into Vimy Ridge

FeatureBY KATE MALLOY

Carla-Jean Stokes' book about William Ivor Castle's work tells the stories behind the famous photographer's First World War photos, including the ones he manipulated.

Reconciliation starts local, says author of guide book for non-Indigenous allies

FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Poilievre is a ‘classic political ripper,’ says author of new bestselling biography

FeatureBY KATE MALLOY

Bruce Fanjoy, the man who broke Poilievre’s spell on Carleton, Ont., says he won by door knocking and listening

NewsBY IREM KOCA

Pope Francis was one of the most ‘electrifying papacies in centuries,’ says author of book on pontiff’s life and influences

FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Readiness is built, not assumed: preparing our health system for crisis

OpinionBY ANDY SMITH

When we expand burn care, critical care capacity, or national co-ordination, we are also better equipped to respond to industrial or construction accidents, natural disasters, and future pandemics.

Our networks of trauma and burn specialists already collaborate effectively, but we must ask how we can be more intentional in strengthening that capacity, writes Dr. Andy Smith. Unsplash photograph by National Cancer Institute

Readiness is built, not assumed: preparing our health system for crisis

OpinionBY ANDY SMITH

When we expand burn care, critical care capacity, or national co-ordination, we are also better equipped to respond to industrial or construction accidents, natural disasters, and future pandemics.

Readiness is built, not assumed: preparing our health system for crisis

OpinionBY ANDY SMITH

When we expand burn care, critical care capacity, or national co-ordination, we are also better equipped to respond to industrial or construction accidents, natural disasters, and future pandemics.

The critical-minerals battle is being fought on land—and over the sea

OpinionBY KEN RUBIN

Internal documents give the impression Canada would gladly abandon its current support for a seabed-mining moratorium if some standards were in place.

‘Canadians deserve full confidence that public funds are protected,’ says Liberal MP after PSPC report reveals nearly a dozen employees fired for misconduct

NewsBY IREM KOCA

Public Services and Procurement Canada completed 111 disciplinary investigations in the 2024-25 fiscal year, and found 84 cases of misconduct.

COP 30 unlikely to shift political will

OpinionBY GWYNNE DYER

Money is tight, wars are a huge distraction, and the climate has become unfashionable, so we’ll just have to wait and hope for better times.

Nothing very impressive is likely to come out of the UN climate conference despite the urgency of the situation, writes Gwynne Dyer. UN photograph courtesy by Kiara Worth

COP 30 unlikely to shift political will

OpinionBY GWYNNE DYER

Money is tight, wars are a huge distraction, and the climate has become unfashionable, so we’ll just have to wait and hope for better times.

COP 30 unlikely to shift political will

OpinionBY GWYNNE DYER

Money is tight, wars are a huge distraction, and the climate has become unfashionable, so we’ll just have to wait and hope for better times.

The unintended consequences of stricter rules on public policy engagement

OpinionBY JACQUES J.M. SHORE, SUZANNE SABOURIN

The 2023 changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct around event sponsorship risk undermining public trust in our democratic institutions.

Budget a step in the right direction, but fails to deliver on the ‘hype,’ say lobbyists

NewsBY SERGIY SLIPCHENKO

'There’s been so much buzz that’s been generated around Build Canada Homes ... about generational investments,' says Homeward Public Affairs' Jacob Gorenkoff, 'and we definitely did not see those things in the budget.'

The modern-day malady of modern-day veterans

OpinionBY FARDOUS HOSSEINY

Given the mental health struggles many veterans face, the truth is we continue to lose those who have served to their injuries, but it

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A moment of reflection: Remembrance Day at the National War Memorial

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

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Former Liberal MP Ken Hardie is back on the air in B.C.

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‘It’s none of their business’: Senators hit the brakes on new staff ethics code after political-disclosure rules make waves

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Emergency Management Minister Olszewski to take part in post-budget talk on Nov. 10 in Edmonton

Lest we forget

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COP30 summit minus the climate change ambassador

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Confidence vote: Take two

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

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Budget 2025 is more of the same

The budget has positive measures, but it fails to provide a credible plan for the future. What is the Carney government’s vision for the future?

BY DAVID CRANE

Budget signals strong economic focus, but falls short in details like regulatory burden or clarity on defence spending, say experts, economists

'There's an urgency that if we don't go big, then we're going to fall short,' says Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada.

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Federal spending jumped 5.7 per cent in 2024-25

Program expenses for the year totalled $489.9-billion, while public debt charges reached $53.4-billion.

BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Canada at a crossroads as history repeats itself

We have not learned the lessons of 1995, when that NAFTA era budget dramatically reduced social spending and gutted the civil service. Once again, Canada is meeting a moment with a budget that abandons people and the environment to fuel corporate growth.

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MPs to vote on $10.8-billion spending boost in new estimates

The Canadian Dental Care Plan will receive the largest portion of the funds at $1.6-billion, with Indigenous Services, Crown-Indigenous Relations, and National Defence each requesting over $1-billion.

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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

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

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

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

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

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

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.