Canada needs to step up its assistance to Yemen, play a leadership role in addressing the humanitarian crisis, says former Liberal justice minister
In spite of the $130-million that the Canadian government has set aside to fight the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, more needs to be done, says a former Liberal justice minister and the NDP. The civil war in Yemen has been ravaging the Arabian peninsula nation of nearly 28 million people since 2015 as the Hadi […]
The Hill Times’ top 25 stories: Quebec as most ‘critical’ battleground, NAFTA redux, Phoenix debacle
As we brace for what could be the nastiest election yet in 2019, we wanted to look back at some of the year’s biggest stories. In the lead-up to the big vote, we saw parties begin to signal which issues will define their campaigns, and where they’ll want to concentrate their efforts to expand their […]
Political winners and losers in 2018
TORONTO—The year-end political winners and losers column is as clichéd, hackneyed and overdone as it gets. But no one ever accused this writer of being, you know, original. So, heretofore and herewith, 2018’s political winners and losers, all jumbled together. Some are found in both categories, so pay attention, Virginia. Justin Trudeau: winner and loser. Canadians still […]
A PMO staffer and a former Chagger aide seek to flip ridings in 2019 votes
Rachel Bendayan will try, once again, to turn the federal riding of Outremont, Que., red, after winning the Liberal nomination over the weekend. Ms. Bendayan was the riding’s Liberal candidate in 2015, losing to then-NDP leader Tom Mulcair who held the seat from 2007 until his resignation last August. Mr. Mulcair defeated Ms. Bendayan by […]
‘There is not a bad seat in the House’: MP Casey reflects on 30 years since coming to the Commons
As the House may know, a couple of weeks ago I celebrated the 30th anniversary of my first election to this Chamber. I have been thrown in. I have been thrown out. I have been recycled. I have changed parties a few times. But I have had an incredible experience in this Chamber and to […]
Give Transportation Safety Board ‘more teeth,’ says Senator, after agency misses half its performance targets
The Transportation Safety Board is behind on half of its performance targets, most stemming from the length of time to close investigations and industry’s failure to respond to its safety suggestions, according to its recent results report. Independent Senator Rosa Galvez and NDP MP Brian Masse say these outcomes suggest that the board needs enforcement […]
‘At least it’s a start’: AFN national chief Perry Bellegarde says Scheer’s attendance at recent chiefs’ meeting was a good step, despite boos
Despite Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer receiving boos at a recent Assembly of First Nations meeting in Ottawa, Perry Bellegarde says his attendance is a step in the right direction. The AFN’s national chief, who was elected to another three-year term in July, told The Hill Times in an end-of-year interview that he invited all party […]
What Santa ought to bring party leaders this Christmas
OTTAWA—The Christmas and holiday season is upon us. Many, including me, will be thankful to have a little break from all things politics as well as commenting on the same. Relaxation and recharging are in order. But before checking out for a couple weeks, how about some Christmas wish lists for our main national party […]
ISG makes push for outside oversight in new Senate audit committee
The Independent Senators Group has hit the pause button on the formation of a new committee to oversee Senate spending, in a bid to get external members added to what is currently slated to be a Senators-only group. Senators have been mulling the creation of the Audit and Oversight Committee ever since the federal auditor […]
House, Senate expenses tick up, with MPs spending more than $65-million in first half of 2018-19
MPs billed Canadians $65.4-million for a range of expenses over a six-month period, while Senators disclosed $1.3-million in spending over three months, according to recent disclosure filings. Both figures marked a slight increase from the previous year, over the same time period, with MPs’ expenses ticking up by 3.8 per cent from $63-million in 2017 […]
