Why the youth vote matters
In 2015, just before the last federal election, we produced a movie, led by documentary filmmaker Robert Lang, about young people voting—or more accurately, not voting. In the course of filming of The Drop: Why Young People Don’t Vote, we found that so-called millennials didn’t think their vote mattered and that politicians neither listened to […]
House to decide next month if Centre Block will make its massive move out this summer
The House Board of Internal Economy will make a final decision on June 14 on whether or not the move out of Centre Block and into the West Block will take place this summer as originally planned, according to Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, a member of the powerul management board. There’s similar uncertainty in […]
Politics This Morning: Trudeau meets Prince Albert II of Monaco; Hussen, Goodale, Garneau in Montreal to update on irregular migration; O’Regan marks Mental Health Week with presser at Royal Ottawa; Bains participates in panel; Jason Kenney at House Finance Committee; and new RCMP commissioner at House Public Safety Committee
Good Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with Prince Albert II of Monaco at 12:30 p.m. (EDT) in his Centre Block Office and will attend Question Period at 2 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the prime minister will attend and deliver remarks at the Canada’s Building Trades Unions Legislative Conference at the Hilton Lac […]
‘Disturbing level’ of bullying, intimidation in public service must be rooted out, says PCO clerk
Canada’s top bureaucrat says while the kind of sexual harassment that sparked the #MeToo movement exists within the public service and needs to be addressed, there is a “disturbing level” of other harassment such as bullying, intimidation, and conduct issues. “We need to get to the bottom of where that’s coming from and how to […]
‘Too many unknowns’ to decide on summer move, Senators told, waiting could cost $11-million per month
Senators are as unsure as their House of Commons counterparts whether their temporary new home will be ready in time for a planned summer move. Any delay could cost $11-million per month, says the department in charge of the construction. During an April 19 Senate Internal Economy, Budgets, and Administration Committee meeting, Conservative Senator Scott […]
This just in: The Hill Times to host its Party on the Hill on May 23
The Hill Times is hosting its annual Party on the Hill on May 23, and everyone who works on the Hill is invited. The party will feature a taco bar, a dessert bar, a live band, a photo booth, and, of course, provide a perfect opportunity to network. Last year’s summer shindig in the East Block […]
Design changes, work claims among road bumps experienced on path to moving out of Centre Block: documents
It’s still unclear if Centre Block occupants will move into the West Block and the Government Conference Centre this summer, but it’s clear the costs are increasing. The government will pay $42-million for three new projects to accommodate extra broadcast, security, and infrastructure improvements related to the GCC, according to documents obtained through access to […]
It’s time to ensure Indigenous representation in Canadian institutions
OTTAWA—There is nothing sacrosanct about governmental structures. They are no more “divine” than past rulers who sought celestial sanction. Canada’s structure of bilateral federalism, with the provinces and Ottawa having separate and overlapping sovereign powers, is a reflection of 19th century political compromises accommodating, if not uniting, diverse peoples. Its survival for more than 150 years […]
MPs, Senators, staffers brace for Centre Block’s massive move-out, ‘a lot of us won’t be returning’
PARLIAMENT HILL—Spring is not the only thing in the air these days. There’s also a feeling of nostalgia as MPs, Senators, and hundreds of staffers on the Hill brace themselves for the upcoming and massive move from Centre Block which could be closed for at least 10 years for renovations. The move could happen this summer. […]
Down to the wire to decide on Centre Block summer move-out, Tory whip says delay ‘worrying’
With less than three months until the House rises for the summer, there is still no firm decision on whether MPs will return to Centre Block in September or move into their new digs in West Block as part of ongoing renovations, members of the House Board of Internal Economy were told last week. While […]
