Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressing the media regarding the separation of migrant children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, on June 20. He called the situation "wrong" and unacceptable. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Trudeau’s comments on child separation built on deck of political realities stacked higher by Trump factor, say observers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday called the separation of migrant children from their parents as a result of the Trump administration's new zero-tolerance policy as “wrong” and “unacceptable.” For some Canadians outraged after seeing…
Feds unveil new requirements in its funding for infrastructure projects
The new rules will extend to projects under review through the feds’ Smart Cities Challenge, a $75-million competition among cities to encourage innovation, and the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.Trudeau in the ‘penalty box,’ Conservatives top Liberals, poll suggests
The Conservatives have 36 per cent support, while the governing Liberals fall slightly behind, at 34 per cent, and the NDP is at 18 per cent, according to new Campaign Research poll results.Politics This Morning
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‘We’re in uncharted waters’: public personal attacks unprecedented in Canada-U.S. relationship, say ex-ambassadors to Washington, Ottawa
Several ex-U.S. envoys say the current ambassador, Kelly Craft, is in a tougher spot than they were, and at least one Canadian is emailing with her to provide support.Extreme partisanship to blame for sustained spike in time allocation, ex-MPs say
‘The challenge is for people to actually act like grown-ups, work behind the scenes,’ says former Conservative House leader Jay Hill.Canada’s approach to Trump administration in 2018 was ‘the right one,’ says Trudeau as summer break begins
'One of things we’ve seen from the president is that he prides himself on a certain degree of unpredictability,' said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at an end-of-sitting press conference today.Canada seen to ‘dial back’ UN Security Council bid, say insiders, all ‘rhetoric,’ no action
While some say there's still time ahead of the 2020 vote, many question whether there's political will to get the job done.Clerk’s comments ‘not providing leadership’ to change public service culture, say opposition MPs
Liberal MPs blame a Harper-era atmosphere in the bureaucracy as they back PCO Clerk Michael Wernick in his war of words with the federal auditor.Unions swamped by Phoenix; hiring staff to keep afloat
‘It’s just been overwhelming,’ says CAPE leader Greg Phillips as government announces union partnership to find new pay system.Ottawa’s efforts to restore relations with Tehran going ‘nowhere,’ says academic
Consular issues tend to 'occupy a lot of the bandwidth of relations,' making it hard for both parties to break new ground, says Thomas Juneau, a professor at the University of Ottawa.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressing the media regarding the separation of migrant children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, on June 20. He called the situation "wrong" and unacceptable. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Trudeau’s comments on child separation built on deck of political realities stacked higher by Trump factor, say observers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday called the separation of migrant children from their parents as a result of the Trump administration's new zero-tolerance policy as “wrong” and “unacceptable.” For some Canadians outraged after seeing…
Conservative fortunes benefit from Scheer, Bernier on same team
Any political party is better with diverse voices in it. Some tension around policy is needed, particularly when you are in opposition, so ideas can be debated before they become platform planks.Ford Nation and the demise of the campaign playbook
Doug Ford’s PCs ditched the conventional emphasis on winning over the mainstream media, and look what happened.Ford’s right-wing populism: the gift that keeps on giving, for the rich
Ontario’s Doug Ford followed the Donald Trump model: a rich business person who fumed about how people were being screwed by the evil elites and waved around a lot of vague promises to fix everything for the little guy.
Luck is on the Hill as MPs celebrate Irish Day
Ryerson University has a new project to help whistleblowers, there is a new all-party caucus for pilots' safety, and the Canadian War Museum hosted PM Trudeau at a top Liberal donor event.Election reform bill faces difficulties: a missed timing deadline and the absence of political consensus
Numerous observers have suggested that Canada should adopt New Zealand’s approach to election law changes which require the support of at least 75 per cent of elected Members of Parliament.Fix ‘disconnect’ that leaves parliamentary secretaries out of political-fundraising rules, say Senators
Parliamentary secretaries are ‘closely associated to the exercise of power,’ says Sen. Serge Joyal, who wants to see them covered in the bill's new transparency rules.
Strongman’s grip on Turkey not so ironclad
About half of Turkey’s voters still want the secular state they used to have, which means that Mr. Erdogan’s ostentatious piety and strident promotion of political Islam alienate almost as many voters as they seduce.St. Kitts and Nevis foreign minister pushes for visa waiver in Ottawa visit
The Caribbean state is wondering why Canada maintains a visa requirement years after it says it’s cleaned up security problems with its citizenship program.The beautifully subversive politics of Anthony Bourdain
While people continue to share the impact the writer and world traveller had on their lives, his most lasting legacy may be political.
Defence deputy minister to start sweeping procurement-rules review this summer
Jody Thomas says she wants to pare down the procurement process to get new equipment quicker. Industry and opposition critics support the idea.Talks underway for ‘ambitious’ clean fuel standard not broad enough, says Tory critic
Stakeholders say they’re happy with level of federal engagement, but caution against rushing the process.Strange bedfellows: industry and eco-advocates lobby together on CEPA reforms
Industry and environmental groups are pushing Environment Minister Catherine McKenna on reforms to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, which Ottawa is carefully reviewing for the first time in 20 years.
House officers spent $18-million last year, first spending tallies reveal
In MP spending, Liberal Terry Sheehan was the most frugal, and caucus colleague Bob Nault spent the most.
Transport minister names Marc Roy as chief of staff
Plus, Olivier Auger has left Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly’s office, among other recent staff departures.
PM treats Hill media to a night of locally made delicacies at annual garden party
Guests came home with mud on their shoes, but the ice cream and other desserts were worth it.
Zerucelli, Julien exit the Prime Minister’s Office
Hill Climbers rounds up the six former Conservative staffers and five former Conservatives MPs who were elected to sit in the Ontario legislature on June 7.This just in: lobbying czar Bélanger tables her first annual lobbying report
The Globe and Mail won the prestigious Michener Award, the public service awards happened last week, and Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland received the Diplomat of the Year Award.Centre Block closure, renos delayed until after summer
Senators were told this morning that the Upper Chamber’s interim home at the Government Conference Centre won't be ready in time for the fall sitting this September.
It’s time Canada re-engage with the UN Industrial Development Organization
The country ought to fully enable its global development commitments by working with UNIDO.
MIKTA: unlikely partners with like-minded goals
Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey, and Australia have joined forces to promote an effective, rules-based global order.
Advocacy approach to upcoming Indigenous rights bill at stake in AFN national chief elections
Assembly of First Nations national chief Perry Bellegarde, who's running for re-election next month, is facing challenges from candidates who want to overhaul the influential advocacy organization's relationship with the Liberal government, something that could…
Philpott says Crown-Indigenous relations have improved, but still ‘a lot of repair and reconciliation to do’
Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott also talked about the government's focus on self-governance when it comes to Indigenous services, the pledge to end long-term drinking water advisories, and what inspires her.Canadians conflicted on Indigenous issues and Trudeau’s handling of the file, poll shows
About 53 per cent of respondents said that 'in modern Canada, Indigenous people should have no special status that other Canadians don’t have.'
Politics This Morning: Freeland to meet with NAFTA council; Chief justice to hold presser; Sohi, Hussen in Toronto to tout infrastructure project
Happy Friday, Here's a look at what's on the go today: Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi and Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen are teaming up for a joint announcement at 9:30 a.m. on community-related infrastructure projects. They'll be at…
When opinions diverge between the PMO/PCO and the bureaucracy, the department head soon ‘retires’ or becomes a ‘senior adviser’ in a small office. Speaking truth to power isn't valued.
The latest call for sleeping bags comes after a camo mix-up in Afghanistan and a lack of flak jackets in the ‘90s.
The campaign is lining up to be a watershed election for reasons that are only indirectly related to Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard’s record in government and circumstances that are partly beyond his control.
One factor aggravating the situation in Europe is that only a few of the EU’s 28 countries are carrying almost all of the burden: Italy, Spain, Greece, and Germany, writes columnist Gwynne Dyer.
Michael Wernick has also decided to engage in a high-risk, high return game of 'gotcha' with the country’s most powerful number-cruncher.
Not only is Bill C-71 devoid of any bold measures to combat the upward trends of gun-related crime, homicides and suicides, it barely fulfills the Liberal election promises.The Hill Times in print
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Minister Duclos promotes press secretary Gauduchon to director
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos recently promoted his press secretary, Émilie Gauduchon, to take over as director of communications in his ministerial office. Ms. Gauduchon had stepped in as acting communications director…New policy director in place in Status of Women Minister Monsef’s office
Federal Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef has a new director of policy in place in her ministerial office, after Yanique Williams exited the International Trade Minister’s Office to take on the job as of June 4.…NDP names investigator into MP Moore allegations
The NDP has named Ottawa-based mediator Deborah Jelly to investigate MP Christine Moore, who last month was accused of sexual misconduct by a former soldier. The investigation officially began on June 1, said James Smith,…Global News’ Mike Le Couteur, Liberal MP Ouellette scrap over soccer match
Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette was not too impressed when Hill reporters had to cancel a soccer match they were going to play against MPs on June 4. “Little known fact. The House of Commons has a…Press gallery members schmooze, bhangra, and laugh at annual dinner
From teaching the press gallery to bhangra, to jokes about #MeToo and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s not-so-popular trip to India, everyone can agree this year’s Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner was a hit. More than 500…More than 700 were hoppin’ and poppin’ at The Hill Times’ Party on the Hill
You better believe it: word on the street was that The Hill Times put on a fantastic party that was boppin’, hoppin’, poppin’, and more than 700 people were schmoozing at the Sir John A.…Despite security, corruption concerns, Canada, Moldova sign FIPA paving way for trade growth
Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Moldova’s Foreign Affairs Minister Tudor Ulianovschi signed a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) Tuesday, which Mr. Ulianovschi says sends a “clear political message” Moldova is ready for more…PS DeCourcey takes Security Council pitch to CARICOM party
More than 200 guests convened in the Adam Room at the Chateau Laurier last week to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the creation of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), with an eye to the future. The room…MPs set to head home for the summer this week
It's another busy week on the Hill, as MPs hold their last caucus meetings and tie up a flurry of legislative loose ends in order to leave town this week for the summer, with Senators set to follow close behind.A young Indigenous woman performs before a crowd gathered to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in Hull, Que., on Thursday, June 21.Annual Features
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