The Crown must answer for the theft of Rupert’s Land
The King must recognize the original dishonour: the unlawful alienation of our lands, and the exclusion of our Peoples from decisions that have shaped our destinies without our consent.
Federal public service cut by nearly 10,000 jobs, new data shows
The 2.7 per cent dip as of March 2025 represents the first time the public service hasn’t grown since 2015, which experts say isn’t surprising given the Liberal government’s 2024 budget forecast the population to shrink by attrition.
Riding electoral outcomes reveal regional life expectancy trends
Voting patterns in the 2019 and 2021 elections show significant differences in life expectancy depending on which party won the seat: shorter for constituents who elected a Conservative or NDP MP compared to Liberal-won ridings.
A look at Treasury Board rules as Carney and cabinet start to staff up
With 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state, hundreds of staffing hires will take place in the coming days and weeks.
John Delacourt’s advice for new Hill staffers
Here are three modest suggestions for potential staffers, which may be equally useful to newcomers to the Hill and seasoned political and policy professionals who have held senior roles in the past. Think of them as introductory guidelines for living in a very particular ecosystem.
Senators prepare for busy session with a dozen rookies and two new leaders in the mix
Independent Senators Group Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain says Senators understand ‘now more than ever’ the need ‘to scrutinize bills without delaying the government agenda.’
New MP orientation in full swing
The more than 100 first-time MPs who were elected on April 28 are readying for Parliament’s fastest post-election return since 1988. Swearing-in ceremonies began on May 12 and continued this week, including on May 21 when The Hill Times’ photographer Andrew Meade captured their orientation in action. The Hill Times
On energy, Prime Minister Carney must pick a lane
The PM must decide whether to continue subsidizing and expanding fossil fuels, or steer decisively toward a clean, independent, and resilient energy future.
Don’t mistake new Conservative media tone for policy shift, say Tory pundits
The Conservatives may be more accessible after the election, but don’t bank on them softening their stance on defunding the CBC, says communications strategist Dan Mader.
Sport portfolio a bright light during cabinet’s growing pains
The feds have seen the opportunity global sports performances provide to advance the country’s reputation, open doors for diplomacy and trade, and boost our global status.
