Shut out from Tory nominations in Calgary, ex-Conservative joins Liberals while another runs as Independent

Ranbir Parmar, who hoped to represent the Tories in Calgary McKnight, has joined the Liberals after not being allowed to contest the nomination. Minesh Patel, who faced a similar experience in Calgary Skyview, is running as an Independent.

Ranbir Parmar, left, who submitted his nomination papers to run as a Conservative candidate in Calgary McKnight but was barred from the race, has now joined the Liberals. Minesh Patel, who was also disallowed from contesting the nomination in Calgary Skyview, is running as an Independent in the April 28 election. Photographs courtesy of Ranbir Parmar and Minesh Patel

Shut out from Tory nominations in Calgary, ex-Conservative joins Liberals while another runs as Independent

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

Ranbir Parmar, who hoped to represent the Tories in Calgary McKnight, has joined the Liberals after not being allowed to contest the nomination. Minesh Patel, who faced a similar experience in Calgary Skyview, is running as an Independent.

Shut out from Tory nominations in Calgary, ex-Conservative joins Liberals while another runs as Independent

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

Ranbir Parmar, who hoped to represent the Tories in Calgary McKnight, has joined the Liberals after not being allowed to contest the nomination. Minesh Patel, who faced a similar experience in Calgary Skyview, is running as an Independent.

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‘Trump effect’ galvanizing Grit Guilbeault’s prospects in rematch against NDP’s Machouf

NewsBY STUART BENSON

With little sign of the Conservatives or the Bloc, the NDP and Green candidates in Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que., are hoping to convince voters Parliament can stand up to the 'Trump menace' without the Liberal incumbent.

‘Trump effect’ galvanizing Grit Guilbeault’s prospects in rematch against NDP’s Machouf

NewsBY STUART BENSON

With little sign of the Conservatives or the Bloc, the NDP and Green candidates in Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que., are hoping to convince voters Parliament can

Housing needs industrial strategy, not ideology

‘I can’t go back and I can’t go forward’: Sudanese mothers struggle with delays to bring Canadian children home

NewsBY NEIL MOSS

Canadian officials have yet to create a pathway for Sudanese mothers to come to Canada with their children, who are citizens.

Canadian officials have yet to create a pathway for Sudanese mothers to come to Canada with their children, who are citizens.

‘I want to feel part of this moment’: Trump effect spurs expats to cast ballots from abroad

NewsBY JARED HILLEL

'Turnout tends to go up for elections that are seen as highly consequential, and this one is shaping up to be among the most important in our lifetimes,' says Dalhousie professor Lori Turnbull.

'Turnout tends to go up for elections that are seen as highly consequential, and this one is shaping up to be among the most

Election ad men: Carney, Trudeau, and Trump play starring roles in the party’s biggest hits, say digital advertising experts

NewsBY STUART BENSON

The Hill Times asked three partisan digital communications experts to look at the 'best' campaign ads so far from the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP.

The Hill Times asked three partisan digital communications experts to look at the 'best' campaign ads so far from the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP.

POLITICS THIS MORNING

Day 33: Sure, but are they funny?

BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA

OPINION & COLUMNISTS

Mark Carney puts it all on the line

Whatever happens on April 28, Mark Carney will be remembered as the man who stepped up to offer his services to fellow Canadians in this moment of national trauma.

BY LES WHITTINGTON

Opinion

BY ANDREW CADDELL

To err is human, to predict malign

Opinion

BY SENATOR MARY ROBINSON

Canada can be an agriculture powerhouse if we meet the moment

Opinion

BY ANDREA NEMTIN

Collaboration is Canada’s innovation superpower

Opinion

BY PSG SENATOR ANDREW CARDOZO

CBC/Radio-Canada is an essential service worth protecting

NEWS

Read it on Reddit? Project looks to help Canadians navigate online political conversations

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Early assessments of the popular subreddit r/Canada found a few 'power users' dominated the discourse, meaning 'a very small group of people have a lot of power to shape the conversation.'

Read it on Reddit? Project looks to help Canadians navigate online political conversations

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Early assessments of the popular subreddit r/Canada found a few 'power users' dominated the discourse, meaning 'a very small group of people have a lot of power to shape the conversation.'

Supply management consensus emerges but Grits, Tories accuse each other of past capitulation

NewsBY NEIL MOSS

In ‘classic 905-swing riding’ of Burlington North–Milton West, Ont., Conservative and Liberal candidates going ‘all-in’ on get-out-the-vote efforts

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

‘We’re behind’: some senior Conservatives call out central campaign for failing to focus more on Trump’s tariffs

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

Carney plays defence as leaders hit debate stage for English rerun

NewsBY STUART BENSON

HILL LIFE & PEOPLE

Parliamentary Calendar

Canada Growth Summit dives into unleashing country’s potential in Toronto on April 24

Podcast

Why you should believe the polls, with Frank Graves

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The Hill Times’ Top 100 Lobbyists in 2025: lobbyists prepare for ‘significant reset’ as federal election begins

List

Election promise tracker: key pledges parties are making this campaign

Podcast

Hot Room explainer: The ‘third party’ advertisers filling up your screens

Daily leader itineraries

Tracking federal parties’ Meta spending in the campaign

MPs not running in the next election

New riding map gives Tories slight boost compared to 2021 election

HILL LIFE & PEOPLE

Day 32: Poilievre in Nova Scotia

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW

Plus, the Conservative leader made his case to the AFN.

Day 32: Poilievre in Nova Scotia

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW

Plus, the Conservative leader made his case to the AFN.

‘A very classy man’: Ex-Trudeau and Turner minister Ed Lumley has died

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

Day 31: Carney in Quebec, Poilievre sets out to take back Vaughan, and Singh campaigns with a former Alberta premier

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA

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

FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Obed to talk about ‘Charting Canada’s Arctic Future’ in Toronto on April 23

POLITICS

Canada’s economic future depends on women—the next government has an opportunity to deliver

OpinionBY MITZIE HUNTER

Tariffs take centre stage as Liberals look to hold Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi

NewsBY HUNTER CRESSWELL

Digging up a hidden election issue: development and control of critical minerals

OpinionBY KEN RUBIN

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

FeatureBY KATE MALLOY

Day 27: Carney in Niagara, Poilievre eyes Vancouver

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW

Plus, the pundit panel tackles campaign endorsements.

Day 27: Carney in Niagara, Poilievre eyes Vancouver

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW

Plus, the pundit panel tackles campaign endorsements.

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OPINION & COLUMNISTS

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BY JOSS REIMER, ELIZABETH MYLES

Health care matters at the federal ballot box

Editorial

BY EDITORIAL

The federal election will affect more than just the domestic front

Opinion

Future MPs should stand up for the rule of law and human rights

Black and racialized Canadians could be a powerful force in this election if they harness the power of block voting

OpinionBY AKOLISA UFODIKE, OLADAPO AKINSIPE

Communities voting around shared interests has helped shape American electoral outcomes for decades, but its potential has not been fully realized in Canada.

DEI: love it or hate it, it’s more profitable

OpinionBY JORY COHEN

Recreation and parks: infrastructure Canada can’t afford to ignore

OpinionBY MARTIN SAMPSON

In uncertain economic times, a bold federal push to build and renew recreation infrastructure would fuel economic growth—just like Centennial-era investments did.

Recreation and parks: infrastructure Canada can’t afford to ignore

OpinionBY MARTIN SAMPSON

In uncertain economic times, a bold federal push to build and renew recreation infrastructure would fuel economic growth—just like Centennial-era investments did.

Trump trumpets to be noticed: B.C. letter writer

Opinion

Sudan civil war an outlier in Africa

OpinionBY GWYNNE DYER

EDITORIAL CARTOON BY DE ADDER

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Environment & Climate Change

Why health, environment, and justice must be centred in election platforms

We need parties to commit to preserving and expanding the health benefits and avoided health-care costs of current and proposed environmental regulations.

BY TRIYA TESSA RAMBURN, KRISTINA SWAIN

Recreation and parks: infrastructure Canada can’t afford to ignore

In uncertain economic times, a bold federal push to build and renew recreation infrastructure would fuel economic growth—just like Centennial-era investments did.

BY MARTIN SAMPSON

Unlocking the economic potential in Canada’s lands, forests, and waters

Natural Climate Solutions provide cost-effective ways to conserve and restore the ability of ecosystems to store carbon at a fraction of the cost of technological alternatives.

BY JASON RASEVYCH, MICHAEL TWIGG, SHAUGHN MCARTHUR

Trump: a suite of global dangers

The DOGE initiative is an ideological wrecking ball set to destroy the U.S. government—arguably the most important government in the world— and threatening the health and security of the majority of Americans, along with multitudes globally.

BY BILL HENDERSON

Trade war could ‘upend’ EV sector, Canada must argue for integrated market, says CEO of vehicle manufacturing group

There are signs of pushback against measures by the Trump administration that threaten clean energy development, according to Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association head Flavio Volpe.

BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

FOREIGN POLICY

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

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Canada’s next government must stand up for humanity

OpinionBY SANA BéG

This election is a chance for Canada to reaffirm its role as a global leader in restoring human dignity for the most vulnerable people across the world.

Canada’s next government must stand up for humanity

OpinionBY SANA BéG

This election is a chance for Canada to reaffirm its role as a global leader in restoring human dignity for the most vulnerable people across the world.

BOOKS, BIG IDEAS, Q&As

Angus says his new book is not a lament, it’s a call to arms

FeatureBY KATE MALLOY

Charlie Angus talks about his new book, Dangerous Memory: Coming of Age in the Decade of Greed, and about the state of federal politics today.

Angus says his new book is not a lament, it’s a call to arms

FeatureBY KATE MALLOY

Charlie Angus talks about his new book, Dangerous Memory: Coming of Age in the Decade of Greed, and about the state of federal politics today.

Author of Trudeau biography says he doesn’t think Trudeau will run again, but Lanthier says ‘even if he might lose, he wants to go down fighting against Pierre Poilievre’

FeatureBY KATE MALLOY

Exploring the legacy of COVID pandemic panic

FeatureBY JOANNA BARON, CHRISTINE VAN GEYN

Getting everyone a ‘front door into the health system’: Jane Philpott weighs in on fixing health care, and her future in politics

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW

U.S. election preoccupies Canada’s top 50 foreign influencers as feds’ focus gets pulled from Asia strategy

NewsBY NEIL MOSS, STEPHEN JEFFERY, STUART BENSON, JONAH GRIGNON

Federal election brings new crop of defence promises to break

OpinionBY SCOTT TAYLOR

Both governing parties have a proven track record of neglecting Canada's national defence and veterans.

Whichever way you cast your vote in the coming election, do not believe the promises made regarding defence investment, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Master Corporal Alana Morin

Federal election brings new crop of defence promises to break

OpinionBY SCOTT TAYLOR

Both governing parties have a proven track record of neglecting Canada's national defence and veterans.

Federal election brings new crop of defence promises to break

OpinionBY SCOTT TAYLOR

Both governing parties have a proven track record of neglecting Canada's national defence and veterans.

The roadmap to protecting Canada’s economy with energy

OpinionBY DENNIS DARBY

The federal election provides a critical opportunity to translate shifting public attitudes into a coherent and forward-looking energy policy.

Canada has to create an alternative to foreign takeovers

OpinionBY DAVID CRANE

If Canada is to succeed, we have to recognize not only that we live in a shifting geopolitical order, but also in a technological revolution, an essential green transition to avert the worst impacts of climate change, and the shifting needs of an aging population.

No more scraps: making the election about ending hunger in Canada

OpinionBY NICK SAUL, JASMINE RAMZE REZAEE

We need concrete commitments from every party to tackle food insecurity head-on, such as strengthening income security programs like the Canada Child Benefit and the newly-created Canada Disability Benefit.

In 2023, a staggering 8.7 million people—one in four—faced food insecurity due to financial hardship, write Nick Saul and Jasmine Ramze Rezaee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

No more scraps: making the election about ending hunger in Canada

OpinionBY NICK SAUL, JASMINE RAMZE REZAEE

We need concrete commitments from every party to tackle food insecurity head-on, such as strengthening income security programs like the Canada Child Benefit and the newly-created Canada Disability Benefit.

No more scraps: making the election about ending hunger in Canada

OpinionBY NICK SAUL, JASMINE RAMZE REZAEE

We need concrete commitments from every party to tackle food insecurity head-on, such as strengthening income security programs like the Canada Child Benefit and the newly-created Canada Disability Benefit.

Is Canada keeping pace with agricultural innovation?

OpinionBY ASIM BISWAS

Climate change, labour shortages, and an ever-increasing global demand for food require creative solutions that transcend traditional farming methods.

Trade talks more opaque after Canada’s foreign ministry cuts live briefings in wake of media leaks

NewsBY NEIL MOSS

Global Affairs Canada says it ended live trade briefings because leaks could threaten the final deal, but the department says it has 'no reason to believe' that the Canada-Indonesia trade pact was actually affected after reporting by The Hill Times.

Canada ‘isolated’ as most nations rebuff retaliatory tariffs on America, says former CUSMA negotiator Verheul

NewsBY NEIL MOSS

Only Canada and China have chosen to impose counter levies in response to American tariffs.

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Day 26: Round two in Montreal

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA

Plus, the parties get called out for failing to cost their platforms.

Day 26: Round two in Montreal

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA

Plus, the parties get called out for failing to cost their platforms.

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

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

‘These books all contribute to the national debate of headline issues’: Donner Prize nominees include titles on COVID response, intimate partner violence, corporate governance, and judicial power

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

Day 25: Leaders debate en français

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Ex-PC MP Bob Corbett has died

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

Day 24: Poilievre vs. the Charter

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA

Q&A | Unpacking the ‘astonishing’ swing in federal polls with Frank Graves

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW

Day 23: Poilievre and Carney speak in Montreal; Singh targets a Liberal Toronto riding

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA

Duelling Broadbent and CSFN summits take over Ottawa

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE

Parliamentary Calendar

Party leaders face off on Montreal debate stage April 16 and 17

Podcast

‘No magic math’—Why cutting waste won’t fund election promises

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The Hill Times’ Top 100 Best Books in 2024

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The federal public servants running in election 2025

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

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

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Finance & Budget

Cost of living, housing the top priority for young voters, not Trump

In a federal election dominated by trade and sovereignty, generation Z is prioritizing affordability when casting their ballots, a recent Abacus Data poll suggests.

BY ELEANOR WAND

Grits lead in polls for new Canadians’ support, but Tories can still gain traction as loyalties remain up for grabs, say researchers

'Newcomers are clearly focused on making ends meet, and building a stable future,' says Daniel Bernhard, CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship.

BY IREM KOCA

Real chance of global recession due to U.S. trade war, say economists

U.S. President Donald Trump is ‘playing with matches and gasoline when it comes to trade wars,’ according to Fen Hampson, professor of international affairs with Carleton University.

BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Canada needs a national strategy for security, trade, and economy to contend with Trump, say political science experts

'A royal commission on securing Canada’s future is not optional. It is essential,' reads a March 24 open letter to the prime minister, signed by almost 100 experts in political science and other fields.

BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Q&A | The politics of pitching fiscal restraint and public service cuts with Sahir Khan

‘No magic math’: an expert in government finances addresses why cutting waste won’t fund election promises.

BY PETER MAZEREEUW

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.

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.