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Abbas Rana is the assistant deputy editor at The Hill Times. He reports on parliamentary caucuses, nomination contests, party leadership campaigns, Prime Minister’s Office, and cabinet. Rana loves to chat with sources on the record or on a not-for-attribution basis, especially when they have verifiable story tips that could be followed as news stories. Born and raised in Pakistan, Rana speaks Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi. You can reach him with news tips or comments at arana@hilltimes.com.

Conservative MP Bragdon ousts Liberal MP Duguid as co-chair of ‘influential’ Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group: Grits are ‘kicking ourselves’

  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and almost all members of his caucus on the Canada-U.S. Inter-parliamentary Group turned out to vote for Conservative MP Richard
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 10, 2025
Conservative MP Richard Bragdon, pictured May 7, 2024, at a National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa, secured a significant internal victory on Oct. 29, defeating incumbent Liberal MP Terry Duguid as co-chair of the Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative MP Bragdon ousts Liberal MP Duguid as co-chair of ‘influential’ Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group: Grits are ‘kicking ourselves’

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 10, 2025
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and almost all members of his caucus on the Canada-U.S. Inter-parliamentary Group turned out to vote for Conservative MP Richard

Conservative MP Bragdon ousts Liberal MP Duguid as co-chair of ‘influential’ Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group: Grits are ‘kicking ourselves’

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 10, 2025
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and almost all members of his caucus on the Canada-U.S. Inter-parliamentary Group turned out to vote for Conservative MP Richard
Conservative MP Richard Bragdon, pictured May 7, 2024, at a National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa, secured a significant internal victory on Oct. 29, defeating incumbent Liberal MP Terry Duguid as co-chair of the Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Things are crumbling’: changing caucus landscape, external pressures spell bad news for Poilievre’s leadership review, say Conservatives

  • If the Liberals were to gain majority status amid the ongoing floor-crossing speculation, it would spell bad news for Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review, says
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 7, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured on the Hill, lost one MP to the Liberals and another one who resigned last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Things are crumbling’: changing caucus landscape, external pressures spell bad news for Poilievre’s leadership review, say Conservatives

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 7, 2025
  • If the Liberals were to gain majority status amid the ongoing floor-crossing speculation, it would spell bad news for Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review, says

‘Things are crumbling’: changing caucus landscape, external pressures spell bad news for Poilievre’s leadership review, say Conservatives

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 7, 2025
  • If the Liberals were to gain majority status amid the ongoing floor-crossing speculation, it would spell bad news for Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review, says
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured on the Hill, lost one MP to the Liberals and another one who resigned last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

If Poilievre goes down as party leader, it will be due to external pressure, not caucus dissent, say senior Conservatives

  • To stop outside sniping, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will have to get more than 80-per-cent support in the upcoming leadership review, says Keith Beardsley,
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 3, 2025
If Pierre Poilievre is forced out as leader, it won’t be because of internal caucus dissent, but rather mounting criticism from outside of the party, say Conservative sources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

If Poilievre goes down as party leader, it will be due to external pressure, not caucus dissent, say senior Conservatives

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 3, 2025
  • To stop outside sniping, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will have to get more than 80-per-cent support in the upcoming leadership review, says Keith Beardsley,

If Poilievre goes down as party leader, it will be due to external pressure, not caucus dissent, say senior Conservatives

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 3, 2025
  • To stop outside sniping, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will have to get more than 80-per-cent support in the upcoming leadership review, says Keith Beardsley,
If Pierre Poilievre is forced out as leader, it won’t be because of internal caucus dissent, but rather mounting criticism from outside of the party, say Conservative sources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Game of chicken:’ amid ongoing election speculation, Liberal and Conservative MPs are preparing, just in case

  • There’s no ‘appetite’ for a Christmas election, says Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured May 25, 2025, addressing the Liberal caucus on the Hill almost after the April 28 federal election. Liberal MPs say they don't want an election, but will be ready if the opposition parties trigger one. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Game of chicken:’ amid ongoing election speculation, Liberal and Conservative MPs are preparing, just in case

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 2, 2025
  • There’s no ‘appetite’ for a Christmas election, says Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux.

‘Game of chicken:’ amid ongoing election speculation, Liberal and Conservative MPs are preparing, just in case

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 2, 2025
  • There’s no ‘appetite’ for a Christmas election, says Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured May 25, 2025, addressing the Liberal caucus on the Hill almost after the April 28 federal election. Liberal MPs say they don't want an election, but will be ready if the opposition parties trigger one. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative B.C. riding association launches confidential survey to gauge Poilievre’s support

  • The survey, launched three days after Pierre Poilievre’s controversial remarks, is ‘Just to confirm the support that I know is already there,’ EDA president
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured in the West Block on Oct. 23, faced criticism last week from within and outside his caucus for his remarks about RCMP leadership during a recent YouTube interview. He later said that his comments were about former RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki, and not about the current leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative B.C. riding association launches confidential survey to gauge Poilievre’s support

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
  • The survey, launched three days after Pierre Poilievre’s controversial remarks, is ‘Just to confirm the support that I know is already there,’ EDA president

Conservative B.C. riding association launches confidential survey to gauge Poilievre’s support

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
  • The survey, launched three days after Pierre Poilievre’s controversial remarks, is ‘Just to confirm the support that I know is already there,’ EDA president
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured in the West Block on Oct. 23, faced criticism last week from within and outside his caucus for his remarks about RCMP leadership during a recent YouTube interview. He later said that his comments were about former RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki, and not about the current leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Too early to tell’ how British-inspired secretary of state model performing in Carney’s cabinet, says Savoie

  • Donald Savoie says he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney will issue individual mandate letters to all ministers once the trade issue with the U.S.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
After winning the April 28 election, Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, centre, with his cabinet on May 13, 2025, appointed 28 cabinet ministers and 10 secretaries of state. The secretaries of state can attend cabinet meetings by invitation only. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘Too early to tell’ how British-inspired secretary of state model performing in Carney’s cabinet, says Savoie

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
  • Donald Savoie says he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney will issue individual mandate letters to all ministers once the trade issue with the U.S.

‘Too early to tell’ how British-inspired secretary of state model performing in Carney’s cabinet, says Savoie

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
  • Donald Savoie says he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney will issue individual mandate letters to all ministers once the trade issue with the U.S.
After winning the April 28 election, Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, centre, with his cabinet on May 13, 2025, appointed 28 cabinet ministers and 10 secretaries of state. The secretaries of state can attend cabinet meetings by invitation only. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Conservative Party faces conflict-of-interest allegation over hiring of Alberta national councillor Feldbusch’s husband as regional organizer

  • The Conservative Party is a ‘close-knit’ group and it's not ‘uncommon’ for family members, including those of national councillors, to work for the party
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 20, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured recently. At the January 2026 biennial policy convention in Calgary, elected Conservative Party delegates will vote for national councillors, review Poilievre's leadership and vote on policy resolutions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative Party faces conflict-of-interest allegation over hiring of Alberta national councillor Feldbusch’s husband as regional organizer

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 20, 2025
  • The Conservative Party is a ‘close-knit’ group and it's not ‘uncommon’ for family members, including those of national councillors, to work for the party

Conservative Party faces conflict-of-interest allegation over hiring of Alberta national councillor Feldbusch’s husband as regional organizer

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 20, 2025
  • The Conservative Party is a ‘close-knit’ group and it's not ‘uncommon’ for family members, including those of national councillors, to work for the party
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured recently. At the January 2026 biennial policy convention in Calgary, elected Conservative Party delegates will vote for national councillors, review Poilievre's leadership and vote on policy resolutions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Most ministers still trying to navigate how to ‘keep their jobs’ in Carney’s cabinet: Liberal sources

  • Ottawa lobbyists say ministerial staffers aren’t returning their calls, but Liberal sources say it’s because ministers and their political aides are still trying to
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 20, 2025
Most ministers in Mark Carney's cabinet, pictured here after being sworn in on May 13, 2025, are still trying to grasp the prime minister’s leadership style and priorities, with most treading carefully to secure their place in the new prime minister’s front bench, say current and former senior Liberals. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Most ministers still trying to navigate how to ‘keep their jobs’ in Carney’s cabinet: Liberal sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 20, 2025
  • Ottawa lobbyists say ministerial staffers aren’t returning their calls, but Liberal sources say it’s because ministers and their political aides are still trying to

Most ministers still trying to navigate how to ‘keep their jobs’ in Carney’s cabinet: Liberal sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 20, 2025
  • Ottawa lobbyists say ministerial staffers aren’t returning their calls, but Liberal sources say it’s because ministers and their political aides are still trying to
Most ministers in Mark Carney's cabinet, pictured here after being sworn in on May 13, 2025, are still trying to grasp the prime minister’s leadership style and priorities, with most treading carefully to secure their place in the new prime minister’s front bench, say current and former senior Liberals. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

PM Carney risks trouble without loyal ‘palace guard,’ say political players

  • Every new prime minister eventually faces turbulence, and that’s when a strong and trusted palace guard is ‘essential,’ says political historian and former Liberal
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 13, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Like his predecessors, Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on Oct. 8, 2025, on Parliament Hill, needs a loyal ‘palace guard’ within his office who can watch his back when, as with every government, controversy inevitably arises, say veteran political observers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney risks trouble without loyal ‘palace guard,’ say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 13, 2025
  • Every new prime minister eventually faces turbulence, and that’s when a strong and trusted palace guard is ‘essential,’ says political historian and former Liberal

PM Carney risks trouble without loyal ‘palace guard,’ say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 13, 2025
  • Every new prime minister eventually faces turbulence, and that’s when a strong and trusted palace guard is ‘essential,’ says political historian and former Liberal
Mark Carney
Like his predecessors, Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on Oct. 8, 2025, on Parliament Hill, needs a loyal ‘palace guard’ within his office who can watch his back when, as with every government, controversy inevitably arises, say veteran political observers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It would be ‘idiotic’ for any party to topple government on budget vote only seven months after election, say some Liberal MPs

  • Interim NDP Leader Don Davies and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May recently met with Prime Minister Mark Carney, but won’t comment on how they'll
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 12, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to table his budget on Nov. 4. Liberal MPs warn it would be a mistake for opposition parties to topple the government so soon after the last election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It would be ‘idiotic’ for any party to topple government on budget vote only seven months after election, say some Liberal MPs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 12, 2025
  • Interim NDP Leader Don Davies and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May recently met with Prime Minister Mark Carney, but won’t comment on how they'll

It would be ‘idiotic’ for any party to topple government on budget vote only seven months after election, say some Liberal MPs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 12, 2025
  • Interim NDP Leader Don Davies and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May recently met with Prime Minister Mark Carney, but won’t comment on how they'll
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to table his budget on Nov. 4. Liberal MPs warn it would be a mistake for opposition parties to topple the government so soon after the last election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Grits’ honeymoon may be over, but Carney’s personal one continues as pressure mounts to deliver results, say political players

  • It's too early to judge Mark Carney’s performance as prime minister and he should be given more time, but the Liberals are losing support
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on Parliament Hill. 'It would be fair to say that the Liberal honeymoon has ended, but Mark Carney's personal honeymoon has not,' says pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Grits’ honeymoon may be over, but Carney’s personal one continues as pressure mounts to deliver results, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 6, 2025
  • It's too early to judge Mark Carney’s performance as prime minister and he should be given more time, but the Liberals are losing support

Grits’ honeymoon may be over, but Carney’s personal one continues as pressure mounts to deliver results, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 6, 2025
  • It's too early to judge Mark Carney’s performance as prime minister and he should be given more time, but the Liberals are losing support
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on Parliament Hill. 'It would be fair to say that the Liberal honeymoon has ended, but Mark Carney's personal honeymoon has not,' says pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘I doubt if I’ll ever cross the U.S. border again in my lifetime’: Trump’s annexation talk, Hoekstra’s remarks draw fire from former MPs, political players

  • Former eight-term Liberal MP and chair of Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group Wayne Easter says he’s unsure if he will ever set foot into the U.S.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 6, 2025
Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to Canada, pictured at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa. The ambassador should advance his country’s interests by building relationships in Canada, not echoing U.S. President Donald Trump’s divisive rhetoric, says Wayne Easter, former Liberal MP and chair of the Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘I doubt if I’ll ever cross the U.S. border again in my lifetime’: Trump’s annexation talk, Hoekstra’s remarks draw fire from former MPs, political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 6, 2025
  • Former eight-term Liberal MP and chair of Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group Wayne Easter says he’s unsure if he will ever set foot into the U.S.

‘I doubt if I’ll ever cross the U.S. border again in my lifetime’: Trump’s annexation talk, Hoekstra’s remarks draw fire from former MPs, political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 6, 2025
  • Former eight-term Liberal MP and chair of Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group Wayne Easter says he’s unsure if he will ever set foot into the U.S.
Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to Canada, pictured at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa. The ambassador should advance his country’s interests by building relationships in Canada, not echoing U.S. President Donald Trump’s divisive rhetoric, says Wayne Easter, former Liberal MP and chair of the Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

With confidence votes coming, it’s important to keep political strategist Pitfield in the PMO, say some top Liberals

  • In a minority government, it is critical to have a senior strategist with regular, direct access to the prime minister, says Greg Lyle, president
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 29, 2025
David Lametti, left, and Tom Pitfield. Between July and mid-September, the Prime Minister’s Office had two principal secretaries at the same time. On Sept. 18, Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed Lametti as Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations. Pitfield is staying on in his position as the PMO's principal Secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of Facebook

With confidence votes coming, it’s important to keep political strategist Pitfield in the PMO, say some top Liberals

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 29, 2025
  • In a minority government, it is critical to have a senior strategist with regular, direct access to the prime minister, says Greg Lyle, president

With confidence votes coming, it’s important to keep political strategist Pitfield in the PMO, say some top Liberals

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 29, 2025
  • In a minority government, it is critical to have a senior strategist with regular, direct access to the prime minister, says Greg Lyle, president
David Lametti, left, and Tom Pitfield. Between July and mid-September, the Prime Minister’s Office had two principal secretaries at the same time. On Sept. 18, Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed Lametti as Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations. Pitfield is staying on in his position as the PMO's principal Secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of Facebook

Coming byelections in at least three safe Liberal ridings will mark first test of Carney government’s popularity, say political players

  • The Carney Liberals should use the upcoming byelections to recruit some young talent to strengthen their caucus and front bench, says pollster Darrell Bricker.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 28, 2025
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland's move out of cabinet has set the stage for a political shuffle. Liberal sources expect her to give up her seat within months, sparking a nomination fight in a safe party stronghold that has already attracted lots of interest. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Coming byelections in at least three safe Liberal ridings will mark first test of Carney government’s popularity, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 28, 2025
  • The Carney Liberals should use the upcoming byelections to recruit some young talent to strengthen their caucus and front bench, says pollster Darrell Bricker.

Coming byelections in at least three safe Liberal ridings will mark first test of Carney government’s popularity, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 28, 2025
  • The Carney Liberals should use the upcoming byelections to recruit some young talent to strengthen their caucus and front bench, says pollster Darrell Bricker.
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland's move out of cabinet has set the stage for a political shuffle. Liberal sources expect her to give up her seat within months, sparking a nomination fight in a safe party stronghold that has already attracted lots of interest. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

At least three safe Liberal seats poised to open as high-profile contenders line up

  • Marco Mendicino, John Tory Jr., Mark Wiseman, and Liam Olsen are seen as some potential names to claim nominations in ridings soon to be
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 22, 2025
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland stepped down from cabinet as transport and internal trade minister on Sept. 16 to take up the role of Canada’s special representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

At least three safe Liberal seats poised to open as high-profile contenders line up

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 22, 2025
  • Marco Mendicino, John Tory Jr., Mark Wiseman, and Liam Olsen are seen as some potential names to claim nominations in ridings soon to be

At least three safe Liberal seats poised to open as high-profile contenders line up

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 22, 2025
  • Marco Mendicino, John Tory Jr., Mark Wiseman, and Liam Olsen are seen as some potential names to claim nominations in ridings soon to be
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland stepped down from cabinet as transport and internal trade minister on Sept. 16 to take up the role of Canada’s special representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ontario Conservative EDAs slam nomination process in last election at recent meeting, say party sources

  • Some federal Conservative electoral district association presidents lashed out at party headquarters officials at a recent meeting for failing to hold fair nominations, and
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 21, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre at a Sept. 14 caucus meeting on Parliament Hill. His party’s national council's ad hoc committee on nominations is gathering feedback from grassroots members to assess what worked and what didn’t in the last election cycle, and how the process can be improved going forward. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ontario Conservative EDAs slam nomination process in last election at recent meeting, say party sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 21, 2025
  • Some federal Conservative electoral district association presidents lashed out at party headquarters officials at a recent meeting for failing to hold fair nominations, and

Ontario Conservative EDAs slam nomination process in last election at recent meeting, say party sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 21, 2025
  • Some federal Conservative electoral district association presidents lashed out at party headquarters officials at a recent meeting for failing to hold fair nominations, and
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre at a Sept. 14 caucus meeting on Parliament Hill. His party’s national council's ad hoc committee on nominations is gathering feedback from grassroots members to assess what worked and what didn’t in the last election cycle, and how the process can be improved going forward. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

High-stakes fall sitting ‘first real test’ for Carney and cabinet who have ‘zero latitude for error,’ say Liberal MPs, political players

  • 'Carney still hasn't defined himself in the House of Commons. His style, it's going to be interesting,' said one Liberal MP.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 15, 2025
The federal Liberal caucus on the Hill on May 25, 2025. Liberal MPs told The Hill Times last week that the government has a solid plan to create jobs and fix the economy, but cautioned that sometimes unexpected events can derail even the best-laid strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

High-stakes fall sitting ‘first real test’ for Carney and cabinet who have ‘zero latitude for error,’ say Liberal MPs, political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 15, 2025
  • 'Carney still hasn't defined himself in the House of Commons. His style, it's going to be interesting,' said one Liberal MP.

High-stakes fall sitting ‘first real test’ for Carney and cabinet who have ‘zero latitude for error,’ say Liberal MPs, political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 15, 2025
  • 'Carney still hasn't defined himself in the House of Commons. His style, it's going to be interesting,' said one Liberal MP.
The federal Liberal caucus on the Hill on May 25, 2025. Liberal MPs told The Hill Times last week that the government has a solid plan to create jobs and fix the economy, but cautioned that sometimes unexpected events can derail even the best-laid strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

B.C. Conservative EDA wants end to top-down nominations

  • The party can choose a fair nomination process or winnable candidates, but it can’t have both, a senior Conservative recently told The Hill Times.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 15, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will undergo a leadership review at the party's next convention, the same meeting where the Burnaby North-Seymour, B.C., riding association plans to propose an amendment calling for more grassroots influence in the candidate nomination process. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

B.C. Conservative EDA wants end to top-down nominations

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 15, 2025
  • The party can choose a fair nomination process or winnable candidates, but it can’t have both, a senior Conservative recently told The Hill Times.

B.C. Conservative EDA wants end to top-down nominations

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 15, 2025
  • The party can choose a fair nomination process or winnable candidates, but it can’t have both, a senior Conservative recently told The Hill Times.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will undergo a leadership review at the party's next convention, the same meeting where the Burnaby North-Seymour, B.C., riding association plans to propose an amendment calling for more grassroots influence in the candidate nomination process. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Some Conservative Party members bristle at use of ‘abridgement’ rule in delegate selection process for convention

  • The delegate selection rules are in effect on Sept. 8 and will end on Nov. 30, according to the rules for the Calgary biennial
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 8, 2025
Each of the 343 ridings across the country can send up to 12 delegates to the Jan. 29-31, 2026, biennial policy convention in Calgary, Alta. These delegates will vote on the leadership of Pierre Poilievre, centre, and take part in policy debates. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Some Conservative Party members bristle at use of ‘abridgement’ rule in delegate selection process for convention

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 8, 2025
  • The delegate selection rules are in effect on Sept. 8 and will end on Nov. 30, according to the rules for the Calgary biennial

Some Conservative Party members bristle at use of ‘abridgement’ rule in delegate selection process for convention

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 8, 2025
  • The delegate selection rules are in effect on Sept. 8 and will end on Nov. 30, according to the rules for the Calgary biennial
Each of the 343 ridings across the country can send up to 12 delegates to the Jan. 29-31, 2026, biennial policy convention in Calgary, Alta. These delegates will vote on the leadership of Pierre Poilievre, centre, and take part in policy debates. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Former Liberal MP Sorbara joins Finance Minister Champagne’s office

  • Francesco Sorbara is expected to start his new job in Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office this week, according to Audrey Milette, Champagne's director of
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 8, 2025
Former three-term Liberal MP Francesco Sorbara is joining Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne's office as an exempt ministerial staffer. He's expected to start his new job this week. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Former Liberal MP Sorbara joins Finance Minister Champagne’s office

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 8, 2025
  • Francesco Sorbara is expected to start his new job in Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office this week, according to Audrey Milette, Champagne's director of

Former Liberal MP Sorbara joins Finance Minister Champagne’s office

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 8, 2025
  • Francesco Sorbara is expected to start his new job in Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office this week, according to Audrey Milette, Champagne's director of
Former three-term Liberal MP Francesco Sorbara is joining Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne's office as an exempt ministerial staffer. He's expected to start his new job this week. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Pitfield still in principal secretary post seven weeks after Lametti took on job

  • Incoming PMO principal secretary David Lametti started his new job in mid-July but outgoing principal secretary Tom Pitfield is staying on for at least
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 1, 2025
Seven weeks after David Lametti, left, was named incoming principal secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Tom Pitfield remains in the role with no firm exit date set for the senior aide to Prime Minister Mark Carney. Lametti photograph by The Hill Times; Pitfield photograph courtesy of X

Pitfield still in principal secretary post seven weeks after Lametti took on job

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 1, 2025
  • Incoming PMO principal secretary David Lametti started his new job in mid-July but outgoing principal secretary Tom Pitfield is staying on for at least

Pitfield still in principal secretary post seven weeks after Lametti took on job

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 1, 2025
  • Incoming PMO principal secretary David Lametti started his new job in mid-July but outgoing principal secretary Tom Pitfield is staying on for at least
Seven weeks after David Lametti, left, was named incoming principal secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Tom Pitfield remains in the role with no firm exit date set for the senior aide to Prime Minister Mark Carney. Lametti photograph by The Hill Times; Pitfield photograph courtesy of X

Podcast interview not enough: campaign director Byrne should speak to national council about her future role with the party, say senior Conservatives

  • After skipping two national council meetings, Jenni Byrne attended the Aug. 17 meeting where delegate selection rules were passed.
News | BY ABBAS RANA, MARLO GLASS | September 1, 2025
Jenni Byrne, who managed the Conservatives' 2024 election campaign, has yet to speak directly to the national council or the national caucus about the party’s election loss or her future plans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Podcast interview not enough: campaign director Byrne should speak to national council about her future role with the party, say senior Conservatives

News | BY ABBAS RANA, MARLO GLASS | September 1, 2025
  • After skipping two national council meetings, Jenni Byrne attended the Aug. 17 meeting where delegate selection rules were passed.

Podcast interview not enough: campaign director Byrne should speak to national council about her future role with the party, say senior Conservatives

News | BY ABBAS RANA, MARLO GLASS | September 1, 2025
  • After skipping two national council meetings, Jenni Byrne attended the Aug. 17 meeting where delegate selection rules were passed.
Jenni Byrne, who managed the Conservatives' 2024 election campaign, has yet to speak directly to the national council or the national caucus about the party’s election loss or her future plans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives’ ad hoc nomination rules committee for next election to report back to national council in September, say sources

  • Saskatchewan Conservative MP Warren Steinley is a non-voting member of the national council’s subcommittee on nomination rules, say Conservative sources.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 25, 2025
Potential candidates have lobbed complaints about the way the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, held their nomination contests, saying they were unfair and opaque. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives’ ad hoc nomination rules committee for next election to report back to national council in September, say sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 25, 2025
  • Saskatchewan Conservative MP Warren Steinley is a non-voting member of the national council’s subcommittee on nomination rules, say Conservative sources.

Conservatives’ ad hoc nomination rules committee for next election to report back to national council in September, say sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 25, 2025
  • Saskatchewan Conservative MP Warren Steinley is a non-voting member of the national council’s subcommittee on nomination rules, say Conservative sources.
Potential candidates have lobbed complaints about the way the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, held their nomination contests, saying they were unfair and opaque. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

From power corridors to fiction world: former deputy minister Sheikh pens second novel

  • Munir Sheikh shared his upcoming book's message and memories of working with now-Prime Minister Mark Carney as bureaucrats at Finance.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 24, 2025
Former chief statistician Munir Sheikh has penned his second novel entitled, '2047: The Story of an American Revolution'. He spoke to The Hill Times about the book, and why he stepped away from his role as Canada's chief statistician in 2010. Photograph courtesy of Munir Sheikh

From power corridors to fiction world: former deputy minister Sheikh pens second novel

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 24, 2025
  • Munir Sheikh shared his upcoming book's message and memories of working with now-Prime Minister Mark Carney as bureaucrats at Finance.

From power corridors to fiction world: former deputy minister Sheikh pens second novel

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 24, 2025
  • Munir Sheikh shared his upcoming book's message and memories of working with now-Prime Minister Mark Carney as bureaucrats at Finance.
Former chief statistician Munir Sheikh has penned his second novel entitled, '2047: The Story of an American Revolution'. He spoke to The Hill Times about the book, and why he stepped away from his role as Canada's chief statistician in 2010. Photograph courtesy of Munir Sheikh

AI coming at public service like a ‘freight train at a tremendous speed’ and it could mean thousands of job losses, says Savoie

  • Dealing with the challenges posed by artificial intelligence to the public service is ‘critical,’ but there is little evidence to show that top government
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 21, 2025
Senior public service officials must take the looming threat of AI seriously, as it could result in thousands of job losses, says professor Donald Savoie, an expert in the machinery of government. The Hill Times photograph by Abbas Rana

AI coming at public service like a ‘freight train at a tremendous speed’ and it could mean thousands of job losses, says Savoie

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 21, 2025
  • Dealing with the challenges posed by artificial intelligence to the public service is ‘critical,’ but there is little evidence to show that top government

AI coming at public service like a ‘freight train at a tremendous speed’ and it could mean thousands of job losses, says Savoie

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 21, 2025
  • Dealing with the challenges posed by artificial intelligence to the public service is ‘critical,’ but there is little evidence to show that top government
Senior public service officials must take the looming threat of AI seriously, as it could result in thousands of job losses, says professor Donald Savoie, an expert in the machinery of government. The Hill Times photograph by Abbas Rana

Liberals’ shift from progressive to right of centre a ‘reflection of where people are today,’ say some Grit MPs

  • The national Liberal caucus retreat in September will offer a clearer picture of how caucus members are responding to their party’s shift from a
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 21, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney at a May 25 caucus meeting on the Hill. 'Everyone is progressive until they can't pay the bills,' one Liberal MP said regarding the party’s recent shift from left to right-of-centre, proof of its flexibility which has made it one of the world’s most successful political parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals’ shift from progressive to right of centre a ‘reflection of where people are today,’ say some Grit MPs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 21, 2025
  • The national Liberal caucus retreat in September will offer a clearer picture of how caucus members are responding to their party’s shift from a

Liberals’ shift from progressive to right of centre a ‘reflection of where people are today,’ say some Grit MPs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 21, 2025
  • The national Liberal caucus retreat in September will offer a clearer picture of how caucus members are responding to their party’s shift from a
Prime Minister Mark Carney at a May 25 caucus meeting on the Hill. 'Everyone is progressive until they can't pay the bills,' one Liberal MP said regarding the party’s recent shift from left to right-of-centre, proof of its flexibility which has made it one of the world’s most successful political parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative MP Khanna mobilizing support for Poilievre’s upcoming leadership review, say Conservative sources

  • The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Conservative MP Khanna mobilizing support for Poilievre’s upcoming leadership review, say Conservative sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
  • The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.

Conservative MP Khanna mobilizing support for Poilievre’s upcoming leadership review, say Conservative sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
  • The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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Grassroots Liberals want five-term Quebec Liberal MP Paradis to ‘show good judgment’ and not seek re-election in 2019

  • A group of about 200 grassroots Liberals in the Quebec riding of Brome-Missisquoi wants Denis Paradis, 69, to either not seek re-election in 2019,
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 3, 2018
Five-term Liberal MP Denis Paradis, left, pictured with rookie Liberal MP Frank Baylis. A group of about 200 grassroots Liberals in the riding who call themselves 'L'équipe du revouveau' or 'Renewal Team' want Mr. Paradis, 69, to either not seek re-election in 2019, or run for nomination in the riding claiming, their MP has lost the support of the grassroots Liberals. The Hill Times file photograph

Grassroots Liberals want five-term Quebec Liberal MP Paradis to ‘show good judgment’ and not seek re-election in 2019

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 3, 2018
  • A group of about 200 grassroots Liberals in the Quebec riding of Brome-Missisquoi wants Denis Paradis, 69, to either not seek re-election in 2019,

Grassroots Liberals want five-term Quebec Liberal MP Paradis to ‘show good judgment’ and not seek re-election in 2019

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 3, 2018
  • A group of about 200 grassroots Liberals in the Quebec riding of Brome-Missisquoi wants Denis Paradis, 69, to either not seek re-election in 2019,
Five-term Liberal MP Denis Paradis, left, pictured with rookie Liberal MP Frank Baylis. A group of about 200 grassroots Liberals in the riding who call themselves 'L'équipe du revouveau' or 'Renewal Team' want Mr. Paradis, 69, to either not seek re-election in 2019, or run for nomination in the riding claiming, their MP has lost the support of the grassroots Liberals. The Hill Times file photograph

Jean Chrétien Liberals celebrating 25th anniversary of the ‘landmark’ 1993 election win on Oct. 25

  • The Jean Chrétien Liberals are holding a reception in Ottawa to celebrate the 1993 landslide election win that brought the Liberals back to power
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 27, 2018
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his 1993 election win on Oct. 25 in Ottawa. The Hill Times file photograph

Jean Chrétien Liberals celebrating 25th anniversary of the ‘landmark’ 1993 election win on Oct. 25

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 27, 2018
  • The Jean Chrétien Liberals are holding a reception in Ottawa to celebrate the 1993 landslide election win that brought the Liberals back to power

Jean Chrétien Liberals celebrating 25th anniversary of the ‘landmark’ 1993 election win on Oct. 25

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 27, 2018
  • The Jean Chrétien Liberals are holding a reception in Ottawa to celebrate the 1993 landslide election win that brought the Liberals back to power
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his 1993 election win on Oct. 25 in Ottawa. The Hill Times file photograph

After failing to get Canada Summer Jobs grants, pro-life faith groups fear losing charity status

  • Some pro-life faith groups that failed to get Canada Summer Jobs program grants this year for refusing to sign the controversial attestation related to
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 27, 2018
Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu is currently consulting MPs on how to improve the Canada Summer Jobs program next year. In the coming weeks, she will also be reaching out to faith leaders and other stakeholders to get their feedback. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

After failing to get Canada Summer Jobs grants, pro-life faith groups fear losing charity status

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 27, 2018
  • Some pro-life faith groups that failed to get Canada Summer Jobs program grants this year for refusing to sign the controversial attestation related to

After failing to get Canada Summer Jobs grants, pro-life faith groups fear losing charity status

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 27, 2018
  • Some pro-life faith groups that failed to get Canada Summer Jobs program grants this year for refusing to sign the controversial attestation related to
Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu is currently consulting MPs on how to improve the Canada Summer Jobs program next year. In the coming weeks, she will also be reaching out to faith leaders and other stakeholders to get their feedback. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Two former Liberal MPs duking it out in Toronto municipal election, ‘like walking into the old Roman Colosseum,’ says one

  • The last-minute change introduced by Ontario Premier Doug Ford to the Toronto municipal election is pitting some colleagues against each other, including former Liberal
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 20, 2018
Former Liberal MP Norm Kelly, right, is running against former Liberal MP Jim Karygiannis in the October municipal election in the Toronto area. Both are current city councillors in Scarborough representing neighbouring wards, but are running against each other because of Premier Doug Ford's move to change the municipal election rules and reduce the number of wards in the Toronto area. Photographs courtesy of Jim Karygiannis and Norm Kelly

Two former Liberal MPs duking it out in Toronto municipal election, ‘like walking into the old Roman Colosseum,’ says one

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 20, 2018
  • The last-minute change introduced by Ontario Premier Doug Ford to the Toronto municipal election is pitting some colleagues against each other, including former Liberal

Two former Liberal MPs duking it out in Toronto municipal election, ‘like walking into the old Roman Colosseum,’ says one

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 20, 2018
  • The last-minute change introduced by Ontario Premier Doug Ford to the Toronto municipal election is pitting some colleagues against each other, including former Liberal
Former Liberal MP Norm Kelly, right, is running against former Liberal MP Jim Karygiannis in the October municipal election in the Toronto area. Both are current city councillors in Scarborough representing neighbouring wards, but are running against each other because of Premier Doug Ford's move to change the municipal election rules and reduce the number of wards in the Toronto area. Photographs courtesy of Jim Karygiannis and Norm Kelly

Legal panel ‘affirms’ findings of sexual harassment investigation against Calgary MP Kang: confidential report

  • A three-member panel of lawyers constituted by the House has upheld the conclusion of a third-party investigation that  Darshan Kang violated the Commons’ harassment rules,
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 20, 2018
A three-member, House-constituted legal panel has recently 'affirmed' the findings of a February report that found Calgary MP Darshan Kang to be in violation of Commons harassment rules.

Legal panel ‘affirms’ findings of sexual harassment investigation against Calgary MP Kang: confidential report

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 20, 2018
  • A three-member panel of lawyers constituted by the House has upheld the conclusion of a third-party investigation that  Darshan Kang violated the Commons’ harassment rules,

Legal panel ‘affirms’ findings of sexual harassment investigation against Calgary MP Kang: confidential report

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 20, 2018
  • A three-member panel of lawyers constituted by the House has upheld the conclusion of a third-party investigation that  Darshan Kang violated the Commons’ harassment rules,
A three-member, House-constituted legal panel has recently 'affirmed' the findings of a February report that found Calgary MP Darshan Kang to be in violation of Commons harassment rules.

Brampton mayor slams high-profile rivals Brown, Gosal, setting up for a heated fall municipal election

  • High-profile candidates in Brampton’s mayoral race are calling their rivals’ motivations, local achievements, and roots in the community into question, in what political observers are
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 6, 2018
Former Conservative cabinet minister Bal Gosal, left, and former Ontario PC leader and Conservative MP Patrick Brown are challenging incumbent Brampton mayor Linda Jeffrey in the Oct. 22 mayoral election. Ms. Jeffrey is a former Ontario cabinet minister. The Hill Times photograph, photograph courtesy of Twitter, and screenshot of Youtube

Brampton mayor slams high-profile rivals Brown, Gosal, setting up for a heated fall municipal election

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 6, 2018
  • High-profile candidates in Brampton’s mayoral race are calling their rivals’ motivations, local achievements, and roots in the community into question, in what political observers are

Brampton mayor slams high-profile rivals Brown, Gosal, setting up for a heated fall municipal election

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 6, 2018
  • High-profile candidates in Brampton’s mayoral race are calling their rivals’ motivations, local achievements, and roots in the community into question, in what political observers are
Former Conservative cabinet minister Bal Gosal, left, and former Ontario PC leader and Conservative MP Patrick Brown are challenging incumbent Brampton mayor Linda Jeffrey in the Oct. 22 mayoral election. Ms. Jeffrey is a former Ontario cabinet minister. The Hill Times photograph, photograph courtesy of Twitter, and screenshot of Youtube

PMO seeking ‘honest feedback’ from Liberal staffers on ‘drinking culture,’ conduct of politicians on the Hill

  • A month after a former Liberal staffer lifted the lid off the dark underbelly of the Hill culture and attracted national media attention, Prime
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 6, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office is seeking 'honest feedback' from political aides working for Liberal MPs, cabinet ministers, and his own office about the workplace culture on Parliament Hill, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PMO seeking ‘honest feedback’ from Liberal staffers on ‘drinking culture,’ conduct of politicians on the Hill

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 6, 2018
  • A month after a former Liberal staffer lifted the lid off the dark underbelly of the Hill culture and attracted national media attention, Prime

PMO seeking ‘honest feedback’ from Liberal staffers on ‘drinking culture,’ conduct of politicians on the Hill

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 6, 2018
  • A month after a former Liberal staffer lifted the lid off the dark underbelly of the Hill culture and attracted national media attention, Prime
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office is seeking 'honest feedback' from political aides working for Liberal MPs, cabinet ministers, and his own office about the workplace culture on Parliament Hill, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc will have to play ‘hardball’ in a portfolio ‘critical’ in 2019 election: political insiders

  • Newly minted Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc will have to play hardball, on occasion, in navigating the politically sensitive issues such as the carbon
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 30, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled Dominic LeBlanc, pictured, from Fisheries and Oceans to Intergovernmental Affairs two weeks ago. He will be the federal government's lead minister for dealing with the provinces on contentious issues such as the carbon tax and immigration. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc will have to play ‘hardball’ in a portfolio ‘critical’ in 2019 election: political insiders

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 30, 2018
  • Newly minted Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc will have to play hardball, on occasion, in navigating the politically sensitive issues such as the carbon

LeBlanc will have to play ‘hardball’ in a portfolio ‘critical’ in 2019 election: political insiders

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 30, 2018
  • Newly minted Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc will have to play hardball, on occasion, in navigating the politically sensitive issues such as the carbon
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled Dominic LeBlanc, pictured, from Fisheries and Oceans to Intergovernmental Affairs two weeks ago. He will be the federal government's lead minister for dealing with the provinces on contentious issues such as the carbon tax and immigration. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trans Mountain pipeline and groping allegation open opportunity for NDP to grab back progressive vote

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to authorize and buy the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion, and his handling of the groping allegation against him has
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 30, 2018
With approving the Kinder Morgan pipeline and mishandling the groping allegation against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Liberals have opened up an opportunity for the NDP to grab back the progressive voters, say politicos, but it's unclear if Jagmeet Singh, pictured, can seize this opportunity. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trans Mountain pipeline and groping allegation open opportunity for NDP to grab back progressive vote

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 30, 2018
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to authorize and buy the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion, and his handling of the groping allegation against him has

Trans Mountain pipeline and groping allegation open opportunity for NDP to grab back progressive vote

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 30, 2018
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to authorize and buy the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion, and his handling of the groping allegation against him has
With approving the Kinder Morgan pipeline and mishandling the groping allegation against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Liberals have opened up an opportunity for the NDP to grab back the progressive voters, say politicos, but it's unclear if Jagmeet Singh, pictured, can seize this opportunity. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Newly-created, rebranded cabinet posts expected to be key policy planks in 2019 Liberal election platform, say political insiders

  • The newly created and rebranded cabinet posts in last week’s shuffle, including “irregular migration,” “digital government,” “export promotion,” “seniors,” “international trade diversification,” and “accessibility”
News | BY ABBAS RANA, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
Dominic LeBlanc, pictured with his wife, Jolène Richard, on July 18, 2018, shortly before being sworn in as the new minister of Intergovernmental Affairs. Mr. LeBlanc, who was shuffled from Fisheries and Oceans, will be a key player in this cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Newly-created, rebranded cabinet posts expected to be key policy planks in 2019 Liberal election platform, say political insiders

News | BY ABBAS RANA, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
  • The newly created and rebranded cabinet posts in last week’s shuffle, including “irregular migration,” “digital government,” “export promotion,” “seniors,” “international trade diversification,” and “accessibility”

Newly-created, rebranded cabinet posts expected to be key policy planks in 2019 Liberal election platform, say political insiders

News | BY ABBAS RANA, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
  • The newly created and rebranded cabinet posts in last week’s shuffle, including “irregular migration,” “digital government,” “export promotion,” “seniors,” “international trade diversification,” and “accessibility”
Dominic LeBlanc, pictured with his wife, Jolène Richard, on July 18, 2018, shortly before being sworn in as the new minister of Intergovernmental Affairs. Mr. LeBlanc, who was shuffled from Fisheries and Oceans, will be a key player in this cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Some Liberal MPs, pundits say Trudeau still owes a ‘full explanation’ about groping allegation to his MPs at caucus retreat in Saskatchewan

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s failure so far to clearly explain the groping allegation against him 18 years ago is “front and centre” in the
News | BY ABBAS RANA, JOLSON LIM, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who shuffled his cabinet last week, should offer a full explanation to his caucus at the Liberal summer caucus retreat Sept. 11-13 in Saskatoon about the groping allegation against him, some Liberals say. But the Angus Reid Institute released a poll on July 20 which found that 63 per cent said this specific incident was overblown and garnering too much attention.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Some Liberal MPs, pundits say Trudeau still owes a ‘full explanation’ about groping allegation to his MPs at caucus retreat in Saskatchewan

News | BY ABBAS RANA, JOLSON LIM, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s failure so far to clearly explain the groping allegation against him 18 years ago is “front and centre” in the

Some Liberal MPs, pundits say Trudeau still owes a ‘full explanation’ about groping allegation to his MPs at caucus retreat in Saskatchewan

News | BY ABBAS RANA, JOLSON LIM, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s failure so far to clearly explain the groping allegation against him 18 years ago is “front and centre” in the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who shuffled his cabinet last week, should offer a full explanation to his caucus at the Liberal summer caucus retreat Sept. 11-13 in Saskatoon about the groping allegation against him, some Liberals say. But the Angus Reid Institute released a poll on July 20 which found that 63 per cent said this specific incident was overblown and garnering too much attention.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal, Conservative Hill staffers ‘infuriated’ by ‘incredibly inadequate’ response from parties’ leadership on mental health issues

  • Liberal and Conservative staffers say their political parties aren’t taking any real steps to support Hill staffers or to address mental health challenges, three
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 16, 2018
Liberal MPs, pictured at a national caucus meeting on the Hill. Liberal and Conservative Hill staffers told The Hill Times they were disappointed that the House leadership has not taken any concrete action to address the mental health challenges that some staffers are grappling with. The Hill Times file photograph

Liberal, Conservative Hill staffers ‘infuriated’ by ‘incredibly inadequate’ response from parties’ leadership on mental health issues

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 16, 2018
  • Liberal and Conservative staffers say their political parties aren’t taking any real steps to support Hill staffers or to address mental health challenges, three

Liberal, Conservative Hill staffers ‘infuriated’ by ‘incredibly inadequate’ response from parties’ leadership on mental health issues

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 16, 2018
  • Liberal and Conservative staffers say their political parties aren’t taking any real steps to support Hill staffers or to address mental health challenges, three
Liberal MPs, pictured at a national caucus meeting on the Hill. Liberal and Conservative Hill staffers told The Hill Times they were disappointed that the House leadership has not taken any concrete action to address the mental health challenges that some staffers are grappling with. The Hill Times file photograph

Trudeau’s handling of groping allegation has ‘terribly set back’ progress on women’s issues, puts him in tricky situation too, say political players

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “tortured series of explanations” for the groping allegation against him has “terribly set back” the progress made on women’s issues,
News | BY ABBAS RANA, JOLSON LIM | July 16, 2018
Experts say that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's handling of a groping allegation has affected his credibility to handle any future allegations in his own caucus. The Hill Times file photo

Trudeau’s handling of groping allegation has ‘terribly set back’ progress on women’s issues, puts him in tricky situation too, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA, JOLSON LIM | July 16, 2018
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “tortured series of explanations” for the groping allegation against him has “terribly set back” the progress made on women’s issues,

Trudeau’s handling of groping allegation has ‘terribly set back’ progress on women’s issues, puts him in tricky situation too, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA, JOLSON LIM | July 16, 2018
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “tortured series of explanations” for the groping allegation against him has “terribly set back” the progress made on women’s issues,
Experts say that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's handling of a groping allegation has affected his credibility to handle any future allegations in his own caucus. The Hill Times file photo

‘It’s a bit of an inferno’: groping allegation against Trudeau has ‘damaged’ his personal brand, say political players

  • The groping allegation against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which is attracting international media attention, has damaged his brand as a self-described “feminist” and is
News | BY ABBAS RANA, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
The groping allegation, the flawed India trip, and the Trans Mountain Pipeline purchase have damaged the three pillars of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's brand, being culturally sensitive, being an environmentalist, and being a feminist, says political marketing strategist Clive Veroni. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s a bit of an inferno’: groping allegation against Trudeau has ‘damaged’ his personal brand, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
  • The groping allegation against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which is attracting international media attention, has damaged his brand as a self-described “feminist” and is

‘It’s a bit of an inferno’: groping allegation against Trudeau has ‘damaged’ his personal brand, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
  • The groping allegation against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which is attracting international media attention, has damaged his brand as a self-described “feminist” and is
The groping allegation, the flawed India trip, and the Trans Mountain Pipeline purchase have damaged the three pillars of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's brand, being culturally sensitive, being an environmentalist, and being a feminist, says political marketing strategist Clive Veroni. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal insiders ‘anticipate’ cabinet shuffle before cabinet retreat in British Columbia late next month

  • With the next federal election 15 months away, strategists say this summer is the last best opportunity for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to get
News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured May 31, walking to the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, where they outlined Canada's retaliatory measures against U.S. President Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal insiders ‘anticipate’ cabinet shuffle before cabinet retreat in British Columbia late next month

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2018
  • With the next federal election 15 months away, strategists say this summer is the last best opportunity for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to get

Liberal insiders ‘anticipate’ cabinet shuffle before cabinet retreat in British Columbia late next month

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2018
  • With the next federal election 15 months away, strategists say this summer is the last best opportunity for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to get
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured May 31, walking to the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, where they outlined Canada's retaliatory measures against U.S. President Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Some MPs treat staff ‘like cattle,’ others great bosses, say Liberal and Conservative Hill staffers

  • Some Liberal and Conservative MPs are on a “power trip” and treat their staff “like cattle,” say some staffers, who add that they want
News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 2, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative leader Andrew Scheer are ultimately in charge of most of the MPs on the Hill. Some Liberal and Conservative MP Hill staffers say their salaries are low, they have no job security, work 60-70 hours each week, and their MPs don't treat them with respect. They want their party leadership to ensure that they get a work environment with better salaries and more predictable work hours. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Some MPs treat staff ‘like cattle,’ others great bosses, say Liberal and Conservative Hill staffers

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 2, 2018
  • Some Liberal and Conservative MPs are on a “power trip” and treat their staff “like cattle,” say some staffers, who add that they want

Some MPs treat staff ‘like cattle,’ others great bosses, say Liberal and Conservative Hill staffers

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 2, 2018
  • Some Liberal and Conservative MPs are on a “power trip” and treat their staff “like cattle,” say some staffers, who add that they want
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative leader Andrew Scheer are ultimately in charge of most of the MPs on the Hill. Some Liberal and Conservative MP Hill staffers say their salaries are low, they have no job security, work 60-70 hours each week, and their MPs don't treat them with respect. They want their party leadership to ensure that they get a work environment with better salaries and more predictable work hours. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘Confident’ they’ll win back Calgary Centre in 2019, Conservatives predicting ‘a nail biter’ nomination in early fall

  • Conservatives say they’re “confident” they can win back rookie Liberal MP Kent Hehr’s Calgary Centre riding in the next general election, where they lost
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 2, 2018
Five Conservatives are vying for the party's nomination in Calgary Centre, including Karim Jivraj, left, Lee Humphrey, Greg McLean, Hugh Thompson, and Tamara Loiselle. Photographs courtesy of twitter, LinkedIn, and candidates websites

‘Confident’ they’ll win back Calgary Centre in 2019, Conservatives predicting ‘a nail biter’ nomination in early fall

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 2, 2018
  • Conservatives say they’re “confident” they can win back rookie Liberal MP Kent Hehr’s Calgary Centre riding in the next general election, where they lost

‘Confident’ they’ll win back Calgary Centre in 2019, Conservatives predicting ‘a nail biter’ nomination in early fall

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 2, 2018
  • Conservatives say they’re “confident” they can win back rookie Liberal MP Kent Hehr’s Calgary Centre riding in the next general election, where they lost
Five Conservatives are vying for the party's nomination in Calgary Centre, including Karim Jivraj, left, Lee Humphrey, Greg McLean, Hugh Thompson, and Tamara Loiselle. Photographs courtesy of twitter, LinkedIn, and candidates websites

Two former Ontario Liberal cabinet ministers, Takhar, Sousa, considering run for Peel region chair

  • Two former high-profile Ontario Liberal cabinet ministers are considering running to be chair of the Peel region in the Oct. 22 municipal elections. Harinder
News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 25, 2018
Former Ontario Cabinet ministers Harinder Takhar and Charles Sousa are considering running for the chair of the Peel region. Former Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown is also contemplating to seek this position. The Hill Times file photographs

Two former Ontario Liberal cabinet ministers, Takhar, Sousa, considering run for Peel region chair

News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 25, 2018
  • Two former high-profile Ontario Liberal cabinet ministers are considering running to be chair of the Peel region in the Oct. 22 municipal elections. Harinder

Two former Ontario Liberal cabinet ministers, Takhar, Sousa, considering run for Peel region chair

News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 25, 2018
  • Two former high-profile Ontario Liberal cabinet ministers are considering running to be chair of the Peel region in the Oct. 22 municipal elections. Harinder
Former Ontario Cabinet ministers Harinder Takhar and Charles Sousa are considering running for the chair of the Peel region. Former Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown is also contemplating to seek this position. The Hill Times file photographs

Liberal staffer urges all political parties to address mental health challenges facing some Hill staffers, after his attempted suicide on the Hill

  • A young Liberal Parliamentary staffer, who tried to take his own life on the Hill last month after struggling with deep depression and what
News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 25, 2018
Paul Wernick, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at 24 Sussex Dr., who started working for rookie Liberal MP Francis Drouin in November 2015, and is leaving his job this week to focus on his health and will likely go back to school. But he's urging House leaders to help change the Hill culture. Photograph courtesy of Facebook

Liberal staffer urges all political parties to address mental health challenges facing some Hill staffers, after his attempted suicide on the Hill

News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 25, 2018
  • A young Liberal Parliamentary staffer, who tried to take his own life on the Hill last month after struggling with deep depression and what

Liberal staffer urges all political parties to address mental health challenges facing some Hill staffers, after his attempted suicide on the Hill

News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 25, 2018
  • A young Liberal Parliamentary staffer, who tried to take his own life on the Hill last month after struggling with deep depression and what
Paul Wernick, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at 24 Sussex Dr., who started working for rookie Liberal MP Francis Drouin in November 2015, and is leaving his job this week to focus on his health and will likely go back to school. But he's urging House leaders to help change the Hill culture. Photograph courtesy of Facebook

War of words with Trump is gold for Trudeau today, but could make or break him in long-run: MPs and pollsters

  • The ongoing war of words between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the U.S. President Donald Trump over NAFTA renegotiations is political gold for the
News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 18, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on June 8 at the G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Que. Photograph courtesy of Global Affairs Canada

War of words with Trump is gold for Trudeau today, but could make or break him in long-run: MPs and pollsters

News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 18, 2018
  • The ongoing war of words between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the U.S. President Donald Trump over NAFTA renegotiations is political gold for the

War of words with Trump is gold for Trudeau today, but could make or break him in long-run: MPs and pollsters

News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 18, 2018
  • The ongoing war of words between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the U.S. President Donald Trump over NAFTA renegotiations is political gold for the
U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on June 8 at the G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Que. Photograph courtesy of Global Affairs Canada

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