Conservative Leader Andrew has to avoid Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, right, outshining him on the national stage. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Conservative premiers on campaign trail give Scheer little boost, say pollsters
Premiers' attack on carbon tax help entrench the Tory base support, but has yet to wield large support from swing voters.
NDP hits pause on ads, Grits and Tories suspend TV campaigns as pre-election spending cap, summer doldrums kick in
The NDP says it's temporarily pausing its advertising campaign and will be back before the end of the month, but the Liberals and Conservatives are continuing to run dozens of social media ads. Canada’s upcoming federal election could expose deepening societal rifts and ‘ordered’ populism, says Graves
Though divisive politics has become a regular feature of political culture in Canada, thanks in part to the rhetoric from the country's southern neighbours, some MPs say there's been pushback to that kind of messaging. Politics This Morning
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With Canada’s election looming, sense of urgency growing over passage of new NAFTA, say Republican aides
On Tuesday, they head to Winnipeg to discuss Indigenous issues, and later this week, will be in Calgary for energy and trade talks. Engage Canada won’t run more attack ads before election
Unifor, the group’s biggest backer, and Conservative rival Canada Proud will both run political ads during the new pre-writ period established by the Liberal government.Generational changes in the Sikh Canadian vote could spell trouble for Liberals
The days when most Canadian Sikhs could be counted on to vote Liberal could be over, experts say. ‘A complete travesty’: court’s decision against Vice Media sets ‘chill’ for journalists, say media groups
A former CSIS analyst says the RCMP had a ‘strong case’ against journalist Ben Makuch, but the vice-president of the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression says the ruling will ‘hurt the institution of journalism.' Supreme Court nominee to face questions on training for judges, French education rights
Independent Senator Kim Pate, who will be among those in attendance at Nicholas Kasirer's hearing next week, is interested in hearing about his views about how systemic inequality can affect access to justice.NDP loses Supreme Court appeal bid, ending challenge of BOIE’s $4-million repayment order
No doubt adding to the NDP’s financial woes is the fact the application for leave to appeal at the Supreme Court of Canada was dismissed with costs to the House. Conservative MP Gallant calls for review of St. Lawrence water regulation plan and links to flooding, though experts deny connection
Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant also wrote to Jane Corwin, chair on the International Joint Commission, calling for a review of the water regulation plan and to make adjustments accordingly.Conservative Leader Andrew has to avoid Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, right, outshining him on the national stage. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Conservative premiers on campaign trail give Scheer little boost, say pollsters
Premiers' attack on carbon tax help entrench the Tory base support, but has yet to wield large support from swing voters.
If Scheer’s elected in October, it will be another sign politics has taken a radical turn, and not for the best
As events south of the border have shown, the downside of negative partisanship is the short trip voters often take from the frying pan into the fire.Factors governing party nominations extremely complex
A party race does not necessarily guarantee a more democratic outcome.Kinsellian tactics vs. the zen room
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has come to understand that she might have to toughen up her act, which would explain why her party recently hired Warren Kinsella, a combative, seasoned political operative.
Liberals passing the buck on weapons ban
If the Liberal government truly believes that the legal availability of assault weapons puts the public at risk, then why not enact measures that are available to them right now, while they are still in power?Trudeau’s legislative record unlikely to motivate voters in the fall, with a few exceptions: pollsters
Many achievements and blunders enshrined in legislation are ancient history in the minds of voters, who cast their ballots based on the next thing you can do for them, say politicos and pollsters.Will the Senate respect democracy and First Nations rights?
Three important pieces of legislation sit in the Senate today, subject to the whim of a small group of Senators, which is a gross undermining of the democratic process.
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Boris Johnson, who is poised to win the Conservative leadership, may be the last prime minister of a genuinely united kingdom, writes columnist Gwynne Dyer. Afghanistan: ‘a decent interval’
There is movement towards peace in Afghanistan—or at least towards an end to the American military ordeal there, which has lasted for almost 18 years. The only losers in the settlement will be the Afghans, who have to live under Taliban rule again. But that was always going to happen in the end.Don’t let the good vibes from Ukraine reform conference fade
In today’s world, it makes good sense to ensure Ukraine stays with law-abiding democracies rather than with caustic Russia.
Controversial addition to Château Laurier hotel could mean a ‘jettison’ of its history, opponents say, as MPs take note
Current and former Hillites against plans for the Château Laurier Hotel include Liberal Senators Serge Joyal and Jim Munson, staffer Penny Collenette, former cabinet minister David Collenette, and Maureen McTeer.Lobbying watchdog says glitch in system skewed volume of registrations
Lobbying commissioner Nancy Bélanger says she's considering doing 'spot checks' for political activities in an effort to advise lobbyists of how their lobbying activities might be affected in the future.Municipalities close conference with sights set on Election 2019
So coming out of FCM’s conference and heading to the election 2019, municipalities stand ready to continue working with every federal party to empower Canada’s local leaders. Because that’s how we’ll build better lives.
Recent staff exits in Treasury Board President Murray’s office, Liberal research bureau
Meanwhile, Melissa Rumble has been promoted to take over as director of operations to Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan.
This just in: U.S. Congressional district staffers coming to Canada to talk trade, immigration, Indigenous issues
Plus, House Speaker Geoff Regan cycling to raise MS research funds, and Russell Mirasty sworn in as Saskatchewan's first Indigenous lieutenant-governor.
Sri Lankan envoy reflects on ‘very challenging’ first year handling ‘sensitive’ files
‘This is what we can’t accept’: A unanimous House motion in June called on the UN to investigate ‘allegations of genocide’ against the country’s minority Tamils, a term the South Asian nation categorically rejects.
‘Sunny’ assistant deputy sergeant-at-arms bids the Hill adieu
Plus, Rosemarie Falk welcomes a baby, and Amita Kuttner revealed as the Green Party's science and innovation critic. Science and Sport Minister Duncan down a director
Plus, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has a new policy adviser in her office, Pearson Croney-Clark. ‘I started there with Mr. Trudeau and I finished with Mr. Trudeau’: longtime Parliamentary Restaurant stalwart Marguerite Charlebois retires
Plus, Warren Kinsella is added to the Green Party's war room, and Pierre Pettigrew is named Asia Pacific Foundation board chair.
Lack of Inuit language supports a key concern for advocates 20 years after Nunavut formed
Fostering use of Inuit languages was a key aim in creating Nunavut, but 20 years later, NTI president Aluki Kotierk says there's been a 'failure' when it comes to providing essential services to the public in Inuktut.
Opposition MPs skirt top soldier, place blame for DND ‘chaos’ on Trudeau, Sajjan
Conservative and NDP MPs say chief of defence staff Gen. Jonathan Vance was 'following orders' coming from the PMO and the defence minister.
Premiers’ meeting sheds light on the real dimensions of Canada’s energy politics
It may have been unintentional, but the premiers helped define some issues that Canadians need to sort out before the Oct. 21 election.
Alberta inquiry into ‘foreign-funded’ anti-energy industry groups latest chapter in ‘misdirected attacks,’ says charity
The provincial NDP critic says inquiry is 'only going to increase opposition to energy development in Alberta,' with one expert calling it attempt to put a 'chill' on activism in Canada.Resource minister playing partisan politics with pipeline
Minister Amarjeet Sohi’s comments perpetuate a divisive narrative that hurts the country and continue the government’s use of Bill C-69 as a political wedge.Annual Features
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Plus, the Senate Ethics Committee is assembling for an in-camera meeting today. They'll likely be discussing the Senate ethics officer's report on ex-Senator Don Meredith that concluded he harassed several of his aides. 
When universities continue to work with China, we're reminded that in spite of our differences, we also share similar goals—trade diversification, climate change, and preparing for our aging societies.
But I am hopeful that both Carolyn Bennett and the Denesuline will consider moving forward allowing the land claim agreements to move to community ratification and advancing reconciliation.
The immigration minister should take note that all of the approaches used so far for the family reunification program have fallen short of meeting the objective of fairness.
The biggest, most ambitious proposals for conserving lands have come from Indigenous nations.
If the Greens are truly looking to make inroads, they should not be soliciting tired advice from politicos of yesteryear.
Looking beyond a cenotaph, if Canada really wanted to honour the soldiers, we would conduct a full parliamentary inquiry into how we were drawn into an unwinnable war.Recent staff exits in Treasury Board President Murray’s office, Liberal research bureau
Meanwhile, Melissa Rumble has been promoted to take over as director of operations to Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan.
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New chief of staff for Public Services Minister Qualtrough
Plus, Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef has a new issues manager in her office. New policy directors for ministers Morneau, Champagne, and LeBlanc
Justin To has left the finance minister’s office, and deputy policy director Ian Foucher has already been promoted to replace him. Liberals accuse Conservatives of promoting anti-abortion movie, reopening abortion debate
Plus, Tories flip pancakes, don ten-gallon hats at Calgary Stampede; Conservative react with furor to professor's 'classist' tweet; and former NDP MP John Rafferty has died at 65.U.S. Embassy packs NAC for Fourth of July party
Plus, Vassy Kapelos ties the knot, both Stockwell Day and Wayne Easter get another award, and Sarah McLachlan is coming to Ottawa! Public servants, feds inch closer to contracts with tentative agreements before election
The Public Service Alliance of Canada remains at an impasse with the federal government however, with national president Chris Aylward saying they won’t take an ‘inferior’ deal just to get it done before the election. SAP Canada pitches NextGen plan to standardize human resources processes
When processes are 'standardized, the collective input into a payroll system becomes a lot simpler,' says Robert Conlin, SAP Canada's vice-president of the public sector.U.S. Embassy brings bayou to Bytown for Fourth of July
Though U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft was in Calgary, the U.S. Embassy's Fourth of July party was still filled with food and fun. Hill media descend on 24 Sussex for annual garden party
The prime minister opened up his backyard for one last shindig before politicians and journalists gear up for what's going to be a busy summer. U.S. Ambassador Craft in ‘departure mode’ with ‘unconventional’ Fourth of July, say former diplomats
The outgoing U.S. ambassador was big on relationships and will be remembered for key Trump ties that proved useful during NAFTA renegotiations, says Liberal MP Wayne Easter.Diplomatic spouses find community, give back with Wabano fundraiser
The Heads of Mission Spouses Association is planning a June 11 charity event for the Wabano Centre, helping raise funds for school supplies for 50 children.GG to cheer on Canada at Pan American Games in Lima, meet Peru’s president
GG to Cheer on Canada at XVIII Pan American Games in Lima—Gov. Gen. Julie Payette, pictured July 1, 2018, on the Hill, will travel to Lima, Peru, from July 23 to July 27, 2019, to attend a Team Canada Welcome Ceremony and the Opening Ceremony of the XVIII Pan American Games. She will also visit with Peru's President Martin Vizcarra.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor and Marco Mendicino, parliamentary secretary to the infrastructure and communities minister, make their way to the National Press Theatre on Monday to take the Conservatives to task over their promise to review the feds' revamped Canada Food Guide, arguing the party is spreading misinformation. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has argued that the guide was developed without proper consultation and that it's biased against milk.
Comedian Rick Mercer and then-Reform Party MP Deb Grey, pictured in the late 1990s on Parliament Hill doing a shoot for CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes, which Mr. Mercer hosted at the time. The Hill Times photograph by Terry McDonald 
