‘Sellout of the century’: NDP leadership candidates decry Alberta energy deal in first debate

Ottawa and Alberta's memorandum of understanding paving the way for a pipeline project running from Alberta’s oil patch to B.C.’s coastline became a topic of discussion as NDP leadership hopefuls faced off in their first debate in Montreal on Nov. 27.

NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis joined the four other leadership hopefuls vetted to run for the party leadership in the race’s first debate on Nov. 27 in Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Sellout of the century’: NDP leadership candidates decry Alberta energy deal in first debate

NewsBY ELEANOR WAND

Ottawa and Alberta's memorandum of understanding paving the way for a pipeline project running from Alberta’s oil patch to B.C.’s coastline became a topic of discussion as NDP leadership hopefuls faced off in their first debate in Montreal on Nov. 27.

‘Sellout of the century’: NDP leadership candidates decry Alberta energy deal in first debate

NewsBY ELEANOR WAND

Ottawa and Alberta's memorandum of understanding paving the way for a pipeline project running from Alberta’s oil patch to B.C.’s coastline became a topic of discussion as NDP leadership hopefuls faced off in their first debate in Montreal on Nov. 27.

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Treasury Board president can’t ‘pick and choose’ when to release info to PBO about potential public service cuts, says Conservative MP Kelly

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The Parliament of Canada Act grants the parliamentary budget officer access to information, but Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali says it would have been 'unfair' to provide it to the PBO ahead of public servants.

Treasury Board president can’t ‘pick and choose’ when to release info to PBO about potential public service cuts, says Conservative MP Kelly

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The Parliament of Canada Act grants the parliamentary budget officer access to information, but Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali says it would have been

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Canada has role to play in Ukraine peace talks as ‘moral conscience of the good guys,’ say observers

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Amid a peace plan drafted by Russia and the U.S. which has been highly criticized for favouring Russia’s interests, Canada can push for an immediate ceasefire before negotiations continue, Independent Senator Stan Kutcher says.

Amid a peace plan drafted by Russia and the U.S. which has been highly criticized for favouring Russia’s interests, Canada can push for an

Feds risk derailing major projects unless they chart a clearer course for defence procurement, experts say

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'I simply hope that we find a way to reconcile the government’s intention and the military’s interpretation of its mission, so that we don’t allow that to derail these massive defence investments that we’re seeing,' says Carleton University professor Philippe Lagassé.

'I simply hope that we find a way to reconcile the government’s intention and the military’s interpretation of its mission, so that we don’t allow

‘Disappointing but not surprising’: PBO forecasts Canada to fall short of 2030 emissions target

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The Canadian Climate Institute is calling the budget watchdog’s analysis ‘optimistic,’ and projects Canada will miss the target by a greater margin.

The Canadian Climate Institute is calling the budget watchdog’s analysis ‘optimistic,’ and projects Canada will miss the target by a greater margin.

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The return of pipeline politics

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Federal-Alberta MOU leaves questions to be answered

It’s not clear is whether the Ottawa-Alberta energy framework has provided enough confidence around the risk-reward equation for the private sector to come to the table.

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A peace plan that amounts to capitulation threatens us all

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What we do between elections matters most

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BY GWYNNE DYER

Trump and Putin’s goal is to destroy the international rule of law

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BY PASCAL CHAN

Canada’s Arctic is the next frontier for growth, security, and reconciliation

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Cabinet spending tops $92-million in 2024-25, up 3.7 per cent

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Unsurprisingly, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau’s office was the highest spender, with a total of $13.1-million in expenses reported.

Cabinet spending tops $92-million in 2024-25, up 3.7 per cent

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Unsurprisingly, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau’s office was the highest spender, with a total of $13.1-million in expenses reported.

Gripen fighter jet purchase would allow Canada to assert sovereignty, says past chair of House Defence Committee McKay

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Budget investments in transportation, trade require long-term strategy and private sector support, say experts

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PBO repeats calls for transparency after he says budget uses ‘made-in-Ottawa’ definition of capital spending

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Fighting words and frothy pints with Canada’s Son of a Critch

FeatureBY STUART BENSON

This Hour has 22 Minutes mainstay Mark Critch celebrated the launch of his new book, Sorry Not Sorry, at the Irish Ambassador's residence.

Fighting words and frothy pints with Canada’s Son of a Critch

FeatureBY STUART BENSON

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MPs to honour record-setter Plamondon

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In-house relief: new Conservative campaign manager a positive signal

OpinionBY TIM POWERS

With even Conservatives conspiring to pass Carney’s budget, PM turns attention to the wider world

OpinionBY LES WHITTINGTON

Joint co-operation needed to tackle spread of narcotics, says Colombian defence minister

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‘Coalition of the willing’ meets on Trump’s Ukraine plan

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA

Joly heads to Korea and Japan

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA

Plus, the Brookfield CEO testifies before a House committee studying PM Carney’s ethics compliance.

Joly heads to Korea and Japan

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA

Plus, the Brookfield CEO testifies before a House committee studying PM Carney’s ethics compliance.

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BY ZAHID SALMAN

Youth mental health is Canada’s economic blind spot

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BY NELSON WISEMAN

Are there too few or too many MPs?

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BY REBECCA BAILEY, SARAH HASHEM

The federal budget misses Canada’s biggest AI opportunity

Vulnerable Canadians deserve more than an ‘aspect’ of consideration

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If the 'world is more dangerous and divided,' then it’s time to lean in harder to protect the most vulnerable, and not relegate these 'aspects' to the back burner in the name of closing the deal.

Driving change: how investing in youth and transportation can power a greener future

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Ratios aren’t everything in government finances, says letter writer

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Ratios aren’t everything in government finances, says letter writer

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Will the U.S.make a return to legality?

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There is no bargain in a north coast oil pipeline, only snake oil

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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

Ukraine: once more around the loop

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Adopting a made-in-Canada policy could result in losing the battle for AI supremacy

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CUSMA renewal a time to push for stable and predictable trade

OpinionBY GARY SHAPIRO

Canada’s G7 leadership: the ambition is there, but is the budget?

OpinionBY JOSEPH INGRAM

Iran: drought, incompetence, and maybe revolution

OpinionBY GWYNNE DYER

A prolonged drought in Iran might accomplish what other challenges failed to do: destroy the rule of the religious extremists who seized power in 1979 and have turned the country into an international pariah.

Iran: drought, incompetence, and maybe revolution

OpinionBY GWYNNE DYER

A prolonged drought in Iran might accomplish what other challenges failed to do: destroy the rule of the religious extremists who seized power in 1979 and have turned the country into an international pariah.

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

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

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

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Canadian AI sovereignty requires more than just servers

OpinionBY DANIEL ESCOTT

If we spend billions of dollars building domestic infrastructure only to run opaque, proprietary models licensed from Silicon Valley giants, we have not achieved independence.

AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon. The funding for artificial intelligence is historic and necessary, but the current conversation around AI sovereignty in Canada is dangerously myopic, writes Daniel Escott. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian AI sovereignty requires more than just servers

OpinionBY DANIEL ESCOTT

If we spend billions of dollars building domestic infrastructure only to run opaque, proprietary models licensed from Silicon Valley giants, we have not achieved independence.

Canadian AI sovereignty requires more than just servers

OpinionBY DANIEL ESCOTT

If we spend billions of dollars building domestic infrastructure only to run opaque, proprietary models licensed from Silicon Valley giants, we have not achieved independence.

Supply chain reliability is the foundation of Canada’s trade future

OpinionBY GORDON MCKENZIE

For Canadian exports to thrive, transportation policy must be seen as trade policy in action.

Striking a balance

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If the prime minister wants to diversify exports and enable investment, he needs to address the frequency of rail and port strikes in Canada.

Breakfast at Café Olimpico, lunch at Piano Piano

OpinionBY BEHROUZ BAKHTIARI

While the rest of the world races ahead with high-speed rail projects, we need to get on board before it’s too late.

Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed his government’s support for the Alto high-speed rail project in the recent budget, promising to streamline approvals and reduce regulatory uncertainty, writes Behrouz Bakhtiari. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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While the rest of the world races ahead with high-speed rail projects, we need to get on board before it’s too late.

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While the rest of the world races ahead with high-speed rail projects, we need to get on board before it’s too late.

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Speed, throughput, and the removal of constraints need to be made the cardinal organizing principles of Canada’s transportation and goods-moving policy.

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To reduce energy bills and reach net-zero emissions, Canada’s update to the legislation must strengthen standards and broaden its scope.

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’: should Canada become a junior partner?

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The Golden Dome could cost more than the entire current U.S defence budget, for a system that will remain unproven.

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Minister Guilbeault’s current seven-member Quebec lieutenant shop

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Canadian AI sovereignty requires more than just servers

If we spend billions of dollars building domestic infrastructure only to run opaque, proprietary models licensed from Silicon Valley giants, we have not achieved independence.

BY DANIEL ESCOTT

In the murky new world order, Canada needs a growth plan

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Brookfield executive grilled by House Ethics Committee on Carney’s ties to company, says he met Carney in October on the Hill to talk about rising antisemitism in Canada

'I'm here to tell you that no one at Brookfield has communicated with the prime minister in relation to Brookfield or its business,' Brookfield COO Justin Beber told the House ethics committee. 'That's what we're required to monitor. That’s what I’m here to confirm.'

BY MARLO GLASS

PBO repeats calls for transparency after he says budget uses ‘made-in-Ottawa’ definition of capital spending

Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques recommends the creation of an independent body that would define the government's spending categories, after the feds unveiled a new structure shortly before the Nov. 4 budget was tabled.

BY ELEANOR WAND

‘I’m not into games’: NDP MP Johns defends decision to abstain from budget vote

After meeting with municipal and Indigenous leaders in his B.C. riding, all of whom opposed an election, NDP MP Gord Johns says he was 'confident' in his decision to intentionally sit out the Nov. 17 budget vote.

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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

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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.