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Minister called to de-haze budget math on cuts to veterans’ medical cannabis reimbursement

NewsBY STUART BENSON
  • The proposed $2.50-per-gram reduction in reimbursements could 'fundamentally change' veterans' access to high-quality and affordable products, says Dr. Nick Withers.
Opposition critics and veterans are calling on Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight to explain how only millions of dollars in reimbursement reductions for medical cannabis will amount to the projected $4-billion over four years in savings for her department. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister called to de-haze budget math on cuts to veterans’ medical cannabis reimbursement

NewsBY STUART BENSON
  • The proposed $2.50-per-gram reduction in reimbursements could 'fundamentally change' veterans' access to high-quality and affordable products, says Dr. Nick Withers.

Minister called to de-haze budget math on cuts to veterans’ medical cannabis reimbursement

NewsBY STUART BENSON
  • The proposed $2.50-per-gram reduction in reimbursements could 'fundamentally change' veterans' access to high-quality and affordable products, says Dr. Nick Withers.
Opposition critics and veterans are calling on Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight to explain how only millions of dollars in reimbursement reductions for medical cannabis will amount to the projected $4-billion over four years in savings for her department. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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Ottawa-Alberta energy deal could open door for other provinces to pursue weakened climate policies, say environmental experts: ‘this is just a massive step back’

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 27, outlining a shared commitment to establish Canada as 'a global energy superpower.' The HIll Times photographs by Andrew Meade
NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA
  • Under the MOU, Ottawa's commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.

Ottawa-Alberta energy deal could open door for other provinces to pursue weakened climate policies, say environmental experts: ‘this is just a massive step back’

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA
  • Under the MOU, Ottawa's commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.

Carney hints at coming back-to-office plan for public service

NewsBY MARLO GLASS
  • Speaking in a fireside chat with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Prime Minister Mark Carney says the government will be ‘engaging’ with public sector unions on a return-to-office plan.
  • Speaking in a fireside chat with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Prime Minister Mark Carney says the government will be ‘engaging’ with public sector unions

Feds removed 643 more companies from its Indigenous business directory this year

NewsBY IREM KOCA
  • The database that allows firms to access set-aside federal procurement opportunities 'cannot be trusted ... until it is fully certified by an Indigenous group,' says Shannin Metatawabin, CEO of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association.
  • The database that allows firms to access set-aside federal procurement opportunities 'cannot be trusted ... until it is fully certified by an Indigenous group,'

To trigger a nomination election in a Conservative-held riding in the next election cycle, 51 per cent of the membership must vote for one, according to Conservative sources

NewsBY ABBAS RANA
  • According to new nomination rules, if a Conservative candidate lost two consecutive elections, they will no longer need a waiver from the party to take a third run, say Conservative sources.
  • According to new nomination rules, if a Conservative candidate lost two consecutive elections, they will no longer need a waiver from the party to
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MPs to vote yay or nay for a pipeline, and an election

  • Plus, Sean Fraser unveils his new bill.

OPINION & COLUMNISTS

Government agencies are hardly trying when it comes to transparency

  • We have a very tenuous and shaky situation with increasing setbacks in disclosures, and more creative avoidance, delays, and denials.
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Between a rock and a hard place

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PODCAST: THE HOT ROOM

Mark Critch on Donald Trump, Canadian politics, and being TikTok famous

NEWS

Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin appears at the House Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development on Dec. 1, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Dabrusin top-lobbied cabinet minister, Nature Canada pushes for nature strategy after absence of support in budget

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT
  • A nature strategy to protect Canada's biodiversity was released in June, 2024, but has yet to be funded and implemented.

Dabrusin top-lobbied cabinet minister, Nature Canada pushes for nature strategy after absence of support in budget

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT
  • A nature strategy to protect Canada's biodiversity was released in June, 2024, but has yet to be funded and implemented.
Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet holds a press conference in West Block on June 18, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bloc joins push for mandatory labelling of genetically engineered foods

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HILL LIFE & PEOPLE

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Jeffrey LeBlanc, Eric Janse
'House of Commons Procedure and Practice, Fourth Edition, 2025,' edited by House of Commons Clerk Eric Janse, right, and deputy clerk of procedure Jeffrey LeBlanc, is available both digitally and in hard copy. Book image courtesy of the Library of Parliament and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘An extraordinary level of detail’: new edition of 1,339-page House Procedure and Practice book out now

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY
  • Plus: Diana Fox Carney marks World AIDS Day in Ottawa, Zita Cobb launches Shorefast Institute, and Justin Trudeau brings Katy Perry to lunch with an old friend in Japan.
Jeffrey LeBlanc, Eric Janse

‘An extraordinary level of detail’: new edition of 1,339-page House Procedure and Practice book out now

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY
  • Plus: Diana Fox Carney marks World AIDS Day in Ottawa, Zita Cobb launches Shorefast Institute, and Justin Trudeau brings Katy Perry to lunch with an old friend in Japan.
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POLITICS

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured greeting caucus members in Ottawa. The party is currently investigating who is behind a recent data breach affecting at least 15 Conservative MPs but could actually extend to hundreds of potential nomination candidates and candidates of record. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hundreds of application packages from prospective nomination candidates, actual candidates, and MPs said to be compromised in recent cyber hack, say Conservative sources

NewsBY ABBAS RANA
  • The Conservative Party must release the findings of its internal investigation, including how the data breach occurred, who was responsible, and what accountability measures have been taken, say some victims of last month’s cyber security incident.

Hundreds of application packages from prospective nomination candidates, actual candidates, and MPs said to be compromised in recent cyber hack, say Conservative sources

NewsBY ABBAS RANA
  • The Conservative Party must release the findings of its internal investigation, including how the data breach occurred, who was responsible, and what accountability measures have been taken, say some victims of last month’s cyber security incident.

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OPINION & COLUMNISTS

How Mark Carney can win back friends and influence critical outcomes

OpinionBY SHARI GRAYDON
  • Ensuring women are present, visible, and influential in decision-making bodies has transformative potential on many fronts.
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EDITORIAL CARTOON BY DE ADDER

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FOREIGN POLICY

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Global Affairs Canada, headquartered in Ottawa's Pearson Building, has missions in Japan, Mexico, and Senegal, among others, that are rated in 'critical' condition. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Global Affairs misses benchmark after report shows only 58 per cent of properties abroad in ‘good’ or ‘fair’ condition

NewsBY NEIL MOSS
  • Former diplomat David McKinnon says the state of the foreign ministry’s properties abroad is a long-standing concern, but that similar pressures go far beyond Global Affairs.

Global Affairs misses benchmark after report shows only 58 per cent of properties abroad in ‘good’ or ‘fair’ condition

NewsBY NEIL MOSS
  • Former diplomat David McKinnon says the state of the foreign ministry’s properties abroad is a long-standing concern, but that similar pressures go far beyond Global Affairs.

BOOKS, BIG IDEAS, Q&As

The Taking of Vimy Ridge: First World War Photographs of William Ivor Castle, by Carla-Jean Stokes, looks at the 150 photographs taken by Castle at Vimy Ridge. Book cover courtesy of Wilfrid Laurier Press University Press

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.
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Policy

Policy

Time to strengthen Canada’s infrastructure planning 

OpinionBY JENNIFER ANGEL, PETER WELTMAN
  • Canada has big ambitions to build. Our success will depend not just on what we build, but how we build it.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. Canada’s current approach to funding, planning and building infrastructure cannot meet future demand and growth, write Canadian Infrastructure Council members. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time to strengthen Canada’s infrastructure planning 

Prime Minister Mark Carney
OpinionBY JENNIFER ANGEL, PETER WELTMAN
  • Canada has big ambitions to build. Our success will depend not just on what we build, but how we build it.

Time to strengthen Canada’s infrastructure planning 

OpinionBY JENNIFER ANGEL, PETER WELTMAN
  • Canada has big ambitions to build. Our success will depend not just on what we build, but how we build it.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. Canada’s current approach to funding, planning and building infrastructure cannot meet future demand and growth, write Canadian Infrastructure Council members. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Untrodden ground: Carney looks to kickstart post-NAFTA economy

OpinionBY LES WHITTINGTON
  • The decision to put the possibility of a pipeline back in the national conversation marks a seismic shift in the Liberals’ approach to climate action and the economy writ large.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to lessen the binary choices on the environment and conventional energy development, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Untrodden ground: Carney looks to kickstart post-NAFTA economy

Mark Carney
OpinionBY LES WHITTINGTON
  • The decision to put the possibility of a pipeline back in the national conversation marks a seismic shift in the Liberals’ approach to climate action and the economy writ large.

Untrodden ground: Carney looks to kickstart post-NAFTA economy

OpinionBY LES WHITTINGTON
  • The decision to put the possibility of a pipeline back in the national conversation marks a seismic shift in the Liberals’ approach to climate action and the economy writ large.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to lessen the binary choices on the environment and conventional energy development, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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‘An upset tummy of a book’: Mark Critch on anger, humour, and why he was itching to write

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW
  • The comedian reflects on his latest book’s inspiration, including Donald Trump, national identity, and the chaos of Canadian politics.

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The Enduring Riddle of Mackenzie King is a new collection of essays edited by Patrice Dutil. The former prime minister is pictured in 1932 in Ottawa when he was opposition leader. Image courtesy of Patrice Dutil, photograph courtesy of Library and Archives Canada/Flickr

‘Treating politics as a system of balance, not battle’: new book brings fresh insights into Mackenzie King and lessons for today’s leaders

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN
  • Editor Patrice Dutil’s collection of essays in 'The Enduring Riddle of Mackenzie King' dives into the former prime minister's personality, relationship with society, and policies—and why Canadian politicians ‘need to re-learn King’s statecraft.’

‘Treating politics as a system of balance, not battle’: new book brings fresh insights into Mackenzie King and lessons for today’s leaders

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN
  • Editor Patrice Dutil’s collection of essays in 'The Enduring Riddle of Mackenzie King' dives into the former prime minister's personality, relationship with society, and policies—and why Canadian politicians ‘need to re-learn King’s statecraft.’
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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

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

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

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.

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