Two ‘Conservative leaders,’ one bank vault, and zero leaks: Poilievre’s gallery dinner surprise

This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ Poilievre impersonator Chris Wilson shares how the Opposition Leader’s Office landed its double punchline.

The first appearance of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, at this year's press gallery dinner had been in the works since June when his new director of communications, Katy Merrifield, centre, suggested he team up with his This Hour Has 22 Minutes 'clone,' Chris Wilson, left. Photograph courtesy of Katy Merrifield

Two ‘Conservative leaders,’ one bank vault, and zero leaks: Poilievre’s gallery dinner surprise

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This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ Poilievre impersonator Chris Wilson shares how the Opposition Leader’s Office landed its double punchline.

Two ‘Conservative leaders,’ one bank vault, and zero leaks: Poilievre’s gallery dinner surprise

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This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ Poilievre impersonator Chris Wilson shares how the Opposition Leader’s Office landed its double punchline.

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Surge in lost public property sees total federal losses reach $730.4-million for 2024-25

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Public property losses increased almost tenfold between 2023-24 and 2024-25—once again driven by a natural disaster—to total $374.8-million.

Surge in lost public property sees total federal losses reach $730.4-million for 2024-25

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Public property losses increased almost tenfold between 2023-24 and 2024-25—once again driven by a natural disaster—to total $374.8-million.

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

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

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

Likelihood of reaching long-term climate goals unclear until more details emerge from Alberta MOU, say environment experts

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

The Canadian Climate Institute released data in September showing that Canada made no progress on reducing emissions in 2024, and predicted that the 2030 emissions reduction target is now out of reach.

The Canadian Climate Institute released data in September showing that Canada made no progress on reducing emissions in 2024, and predicted that the 2030

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.

Under the MOU, Ottawa's commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.

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Government agencies are hardly trying when it comes to transparency

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There’s no security without Indigenous sovereignty

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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Catching up with Finance Minister Champagne’s now 29-member team

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Varun Srivatsan is now director of policy to the finance minister, while Rachel Sutton has returned to the Hill as Champagne’s deputy director of operations.

Catching up with Finance Minister Champagne’s now 29-member team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Varun Srivatsan is now director of policy to the finance minister, while Rachel Sutton has returned to the Hill as Champagne’s deputy director of operations.

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MPs to vote yay or nay for a pipeline, and an election

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Policy, regional advisers added to Agriculture Minister MacDonald’s team

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POLITICS

Solomon and Joly host G7 ministers in Montreal

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‘I was speaking to a group of high school students, and none of them knew who Lester B. Pearson was’: historian J.D.M. Stewart hopes to change that with his new book, The Prime Ministers

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The Finest Hotel in Kabul is a window into Afghan endurance through the eyes of locals working at the Intercontinental Hotel

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First Nations are ‘ready’ to move beyond the Indian Act, but time’s running out, says author Bob Joseph

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‘Don’t be indifferent’: Iranian-Canadian author shares story of his life inside infamous Tehran prison in new book

FeatureBY IREM KOCA

'If you have a purpose, then you become resilient. Then you want to fight for something. But if you don't have a purpose … I have seen people in isolation lose their mind because they just didn't want to be there and didn't know why they were there,' says Sirous Houshmand, author of The Darkest Night Brings Longer Days.

‘Don’t be indifferent’: Iranian-Canadian author shares story of his life inside infamous Tehran prison in new book

FeatureBY IREM KOCA

'If you have a purpose, then you become resilient. Then you want to fight for something. But if you don't have a purpose … I have seen people in isolation lose their mind because they just didn't want to be there and didn't know why they were there,' says Sirous Houshmand, author of The Darkest Night Brings Longer Days.

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BY VITTORIA BELLISSIMO, FERNANDO MELO

Steel tariff missteps threaten Canada’s energy future

Opinion

BY HORATIO MORGAN

Reloading Canada’s procurement weapon to accelerate innovation, diversification, and resilience

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BY JOSH LAUGHREN

Canada’s plan to boost its economy must include rebuilding wild fisheries

Chumminess should be providing cover for CUSMA collapse

OpinionBY EDITORIAL

The U.S. president has made no secret of his desire to see the end of a North American trade pact. All the onstage smiles can’t hide the fact that Canada can’t afford to be caught off guard and stabbed in the back again.

Mark Carney’s Alberta ‘deal’

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It’s time to close the arms loophole with Bill-C-233: Ottawa letter writer

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It’s time to close the arms loophole with Bill-C-233: Ottawa letter writer

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The new U.S. National Security Strategy poses hard questions for Canada

OpinionBY ANN FITZ-GERALD

Alberta’s intent to suspend the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for trans health care for youth sets a dangerous precedent

OpinionBY JENNIFER EVANS, ALISON LI, JACQUELINE MURRAY

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Public Service

Public service unions demand answers addressing rumours about the end of remote work

The 'volume and specificity' of full-time return-to-office rumours 'warrant immediate clarity from Treasury Board' says union president Sean O’Reilly.

BY MARLO GLASS

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

FOREIGN POLICY

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

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From Reagan’s ‘shining city,’ there’s now an ominous darkness in America under Trump’s lawless abuse of power

OpinionBY MICHAEL HARRIS

Sergio Marchi says he regrets Rat Pack’s contribution to loss of decorum in House

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS

In his new book, Sergio Marchi recounts his time as a Hill staffer, alderman, opposition MP, cabinet minister, and ambassador.

Sergio Marchi says he regrets Rat Pack’s contribution to loss of decorum in House

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In his new book, Sergio Marchi recounts his time as a Hill staffer, alderman, opposition MP, cabinet minister, and ambassador.

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

FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

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

FeatureBY KATE MALLOY

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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Forging a stronger future: protecting Canada’s economy and environment in a changing climate

OpinionBY LIBERAL MP WADE GRANT

We are building an economy which protects Canadians from climate impacts, creates opportunities for every region, and ensures that Canada remains a reliable and responsible energy producer and global leader in clean innovation.

Canadians want us to be building a country which is reliable and resilient in a changing world, but also one that is affordable, writes Liberal MP Wade Grant. Pexels photograph by James Wheeler

Forging a stronger future: protecting Canada’s economy and environment in a changing climate

OpinionBY LIBERAL MP WADE GRANT

We are building an economy which protects Canadians from climate impacts, creates opportunities for every region, and ensures that Canada remains a reliable and responsible energy producer and global leader in clean innovation.

Forging a stronger future: protecting Canada’s economy and environment in a changing climate

OpinionBY LIBERAL MP WADE GRANT

We are building an economy which protects Canadians from climate impacts, creates opportunities for every region, and ensures that Canada remains a reliable and responsible energy producer and global leader in clean innovation.

We know how to fight climate change. So let’s actually do it

OpinionBY GREEN PARTY LEADER ELIZABETH MAY

Kowtowing to the billionaire class and transnational corporations has never built a strong nation or healthy communities. We know how to do this.

Jump-starting a Canadian power grid

OpinionBY MADELEINE MCPHERSON, PETER FAIRLEY

Canada needs a forum for provinces to co-ordinate planning on a regional or national level, and a process to help provinces work together to get electricity projects built.

Alberta’s new energy MOU could kick-start a race to the bottom on climate

OpinionBY RICK SMITH, DALE BEUGIN, DAVE SAWYER

Canadian climate policy has now become the art of the deal, moving from rules-based policy to deal-based bargaining.

Giving Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her province special treatment invites copycat demands from other provinces and territories, write Rick Smith, Dale Beugin, and Dave Sawyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Alberta’s new energy MOU could kick-start a race to the bottom on climate

OpinionBY RICK SMITH, DALE BEUGIN, DAVE SAWYER

Canadian climate policy has now become the art of the deal, moving from rules-based policy to deal-based bargaining.

Alberta’s new energy MOU could kick-start a race to the bottom on climate

OpinionBY RICK SMITH, DALE BEUGIN, DAVE SAWYER

Canadian climate policy has now become the art of the deal, moving from rules-based policy to deal-based bargaining.

To protect Canadians from rising climate costs, restoring natural infrastructure is essential

OpinionBY ANABELA BONADA

Wetlands, dunes, shorelines, and forests absorb floodwaters, buffer storm surges, stabilize soils, filter pollutants, recharge aquifers, and lower temperatures in surrounding areas.

Nation-building starts in rural Canada

OpinionBY BRYAN GILVESY

The country cannot meet its goals or maintain its economic edge without fully integrating the land that sustains us.

Can Carney answer for his climate track record?

OpinionBY LAURA TOZER

The energy agreement with Alberta builds on top of a dangerous pattern of climate policy rollbacks since the spring election.

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Finance & Budget

Surge in lost public property sees total federal losses reach $730.4-million for 2024-25

Public property losses increased almost tenfold between 2023-24 and 2024-25—once again driven by a natural disaster—to total $374.8-million.

BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Bloc joins push for mandatory labelling of genetically engineered foods

‘We want to know what's on our plate, we want to know what we're buying,’ says agricultural critic Yves Perron about the petition he recently tabled calling for labels.

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Building up Canada’s defence sector will depend on long-term homegrown support

The promised defence industrial strategy offers a significant opportunity to advance Canada’s innovation performance and the high-value jobs that should go with it. The biggest question is how we build the leadership and management skills that are essential for success.

BY DAVID CRANE

Alberta MOU still a ‘good deal’ say Liberal MPs, despite loss of ‘star factor’ in Quebec with Guilbeault’s resignation

Green Leader Elizabeth May says the Liberals’ situation in Quebec ‘is very much changed’ by the departure of longtime environmentalist and cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault.

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Liberal budget on course for royal assent, election may not be until 2027, say strategists

The implementation bill for the 2025 budget is making its way through the House and Senate, and at least one more opposition day will be held before the fall supply period ends on Dec. 10.

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.