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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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Amid accusations of sexual harassment, Darshan Kang resigns from Liberal caucus

  • Embattled Alberta MP Darshan Kang, facing sexual harassment accusations from two different women, is resigning from the Liberal caucus. In a statement released Thursday
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 31, 2017
Darshan Kang is resigning from the Liberal caucus. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Amid accusations of sexual harassment, Darshan Kang resigns from Liberal caucus

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 31, 2017
  • Embattled Alberta MP Darshan Kang, facing sexual harassment accusations from two different women, is resigning from the Liberal caucus. In a statement released Thursday

Amid accusations of sexual harassment, Darshan Kang resigns from Liberal caucus

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 31, 2017
  • Embattled Alberta MP Darshan Kang, facing sexual harassment accusations from two different women, is resigning from the Liberal caucus. In a statement released Thursday
Darshan Kang is resigning from the Liberal caucus. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Former staffer levels new sexual harassment allegations against Darshan Kang

  • A former staffer has stepped forward with explosive new allegations of sexual harassment against embattled Liberal MP Darshan Kang, saying he repeatedly groped and
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 31, 2017
Two women have accused Liberal MP Darshan Kang of sexual harassment. Mr. Kang in the past served as Alberta MLA for two terms. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Former staffer levels new sexual harassment allegations against Darshan Kang

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 31, 2017
  • A former staffer has stepped forward with explosive new allegations of sexual harassment against embattled Liberal MP Darshan Kang, saying he repeatedly groped and

Former staffer levels new sexual harassment allegations against Darshan Kang

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 31, 2017
  • A former staffer has stepped forward with explosive new allegations of sexual harassment against embattled Liberal MP Darshan Kang, saying he repeatedly groped and
Two women have accused Liberal MP Darshan Kang of sexual harassment. Mr. Kang in the past served as Alberta MLA for two terms. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Liberals confident about Quebec riding vacated by Lebel, despite no victories there since 1980

  • The Liberals are confident about their chances of replacing the recently departed Conservative MP Denis Lebel in the riding of Lac-Saint-Jean, Que., despite not
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 28, 2017
Former Quebec Conservative MP Denis Lebel officially resigned from his House seat earlier this month. The Liberals are hoping to steal this seat in the byelection that has not yet been scheduled. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Liberals confident about Quebec riding vacated by Lebel, despite no victories there since 1980

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 28, 2017
  • The Liberals are confident about their chances of replacing the recently departed Conservative MP Denis Lebel in the riding of Lac-Saint-Jean, Que., despite not

Liberals confident about Quebec riding vacated by Lebel, despite no victories there since 1980

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 28, 2017
  • The Liberals are confident about their chances of replacing the recently departed Conservative MP Denis Lebel in the riding of Lac-Saint-Jean, Que., despite not
Former Quebec Conservative MP Denis Lebel officially resigned from his House seat earlier this month. The Liberals are hoping to steal this seat in the byelection that has not yet been scheduled. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Pollster predicts Liberal tax reforms will hurt them politically

  • A prominent pollster says he’s “surprised” at the Liberal government’s recently proposed tax reforms, as they have the potential to alienate many of the
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 28, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau and his government might lose the support of some powerful 'leaders' and 'potential donors' with his proposed tax reforms, says pollster Greg Lyle. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Pollster predicts Liberal tax reforms will hurt them politically

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 28, 2017
  • A prominent pollster says he’s “surprised” at the Liberal government’s recently proposed tax reforms, as they have the potential to alienate many of the

Pollster predicts Liberal tax reforms will hurt them politically

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 28, 2017
  • A prominent pollster says he’s “surprised” at the Liberal government’s recently proposed tax reforms, as they have the potential to alienate many of the
Finance Minister Bill Morneau and his government might lose the support of some powerful 'leaders' and 'potential donors' with his proposed tax reforms, says pollster Greg Lyle. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Kang expected to be tossed from Liberal caucus over sexual harassment allegations

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to boot rookie Alberta MP Darshan Kang from the Liberal caucus in the coming days after an investigation
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 27, 2017
Alberta MP Darshan Kang is expected to be kicked out of the Liberal caucus following the release of a report into sexual harassment allegations levelled against him. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Kang expected to be tossed from Liberal caucus over sexual harassment allegations

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 27, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to boot rookie Alberta MP Darshan Kang from the Liberal caucus in the coming days after an investigation

Kang expected to be tossed from Liberal caucus over sexual harassment allegations

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 27, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to boot rookie Alberta MP Darshan Kang from the Liberal caucus in the coming days after an investigation
Alberta MP Darshan Kang is expected to be kicked out of the Liberal caucus following the release of a report into sexual harassment allegations levelled against him. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Unsuccessful Conservative leadership candidate, Hill staffers poised for battle in Ambrose’s former riding

  • Two more candidates threw their hats in the ring last week to seek the Conservative Party nomination in the coveted and safe Alberta riding
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 21, 2017
From the left, businessman Rick Peterson, former Hill staffer Jamie Mozeson, and Hill staffer Dane Lloyd have publicly announced that they are running to seek the Conservative Party nomination in Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta. Former senior ministerial staffer Garry Keller is to make an announcement whether he wants to run for the nomination this week. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright and courtesy of Twitter

Unsuccessful Conservative leadership candidate, Hill staffers poised for battle in Ambrose’s former riding

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 21, 2017
  • Two more candidates threw their hats in the ring last week to seek the Conservative Party nomination in the coveted and safe Alberta riding

Unsuccessful Conservative leadership candidate, Hill staffers poised for battle in Ambrose’s former riding

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 21, 2017
  • Two more candidates threw their hats in the ring last week to seek the Conservative Party nomination in the coveted and safe Alberta riding
From the left, businessman Rick Peterson, former Hill staffer Jamie Mozeson, and Hill staffer Dane Lloyd have publicly announced that they are running to seek the Conservative Party nomination in Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta. Former senior ministerial staffer Garry Keller is to make an announcement whether he wants to run for the nomination this week. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright and courtesy of Twitter

Former Kang opponent, Shory, says sexual harassment allegations have ‘damaged’ community

  • Most constituents believe Liberal MP Darshan Kang will be cleared of sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by one of his staffers, says the
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 21, 2017
Alberta Liberal MP Darshan Kang is facing allegations of sexual harassment from a long-time volunteer and constituency office staffer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Former Kang opponent, Shory, says sexual harassment allegations have ‘damaged’ community

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 21, 2017
  • Most constituents believe Liberal MP Darshan Kang will be cleared of sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by one of his staffers, says the

Former Kang opponent, Shory, says sexual harassment allegations have ‘damaged’ community

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 21, 2017
  • Most constituents believe Liberal MP Darshan Kang will be cleared of sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by one of his staffers, says the
Alberta Liberal MP Darshan Kang is facing allegations of sexual harassment from a long-time volunteer and constituency office staffer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

NDP MPs headed to Steel Town to attend caucus, get groove back, take in a Ti-Cats game

  • NDP MPs are gathering in Hamilton next month for their annual summer caucus retreat to plan their fall strategy and to raise the party’s
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 14, 2017
The four NDP leadership candidates Jagmeet Singh, Niki Ashton, Charlie Angus, and Guy Caron will make their last pitch to party members to seek their vote on Sunday, Sept. 17, in Hamilton. The NDP caucus will have just finished its two-day summer retreat there, and all NDP MPs are then expected to attend this leadership showcase. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright, Andrew Meade, and Sam Garcia

NDP MPs headed to Steel Town to attend caucus, get groove back, take in a Ti-Cats game

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 14, 2017
  • NDP MPs are gathering in Hamilton next month for their annual summer caucus retreat to plan their fall strategy and to raise the party’s

NDP MPs headed to Steel Town to attend caucus, get groove back, take in a Ti-Cats game

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 14, 2017
  • NDP MPs are gathering in Hamilton next month for their annual summer caucus retreat to plan their fall strategy and to raise the party’s
The four NDP leadership candidates Jagmeet Singh, Niki Ashton, Charlie Angus, and Guy Caron will make their last pitch to party members to seek their vote on Sunday, Sept. 17, in Hamilton. The NDP caucus will have just finished its two-day summer retreat there, and all NDP MPs are then expected to attend this leadership showcase. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright, Andrew Meade, and Sam Garcia

Senate harassment policy to be reviewed in wake of Sen. Meredith scandal

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The nine-member Senate Advisory Working Group on Human Resources will examine the Red Chamber’s harassment policy when Parliament returns in September, as a
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 14, 2017
The Senate's Advisory Working Group on Human Resources will start the review of harassment policy in September and submit the report in December. The members of this group include Alberta Conservative Sen. Scott Tannas, top left, Quebec Liberal Sen. Paul Massicotte, New Brunswick Ind. Sen. Nancy Hartling, Ontario Ind. Sen. Kim Pate, Ontario Ind. Sen. Gwen Boniface, Manitoba Ind. Sen. Marilou McPherdan, Ontario Conservative Sen. Tobias Enverga, B.C. Ind. Sen. Larry Campbell, and Saskatchewan Conservative Sen. David Tkachuk. Photographs courtesy of the Senate of Canada

Senate harassment policy to be reviewed in wake of Sen. Meredith scandal

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 14, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The nine-member Senate Advisory Working Group on Human Resources will examine the Red Chamber’s harassment policy when Parliament returns in September, as a

Senate harassment policy to be reviewed in wake of Sen. Meredith scandal

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 14, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The nine-member Senate Advisory Working Group on Human Resources will examine the Red Chamber’s harassment policy when Parliament returns in September, as a
The Senate's Advisory Working Group on Human Resources will start the review of harassment policy in September and submit the report in December. The members of this group include Alberta Conservative Sen. Scott Tannas, top left, Quebec Liberal Sen. Paul Massicotte, New Brunswick Ind. Sen. Nancy Hartling, Ontario Ind. Sen. Kim Pate, Ontario Ind. Sen. Gwen Boniface, Manitoba Ind. Sen. Marilou McPherdan, Ontario Conservative Sen. Tobias Enverga, B.C. Ind. Sen. Larry Campbell, and Saskatchewan Conservative Sen. David Tkachuk. Photographs courtesy of the Senate of Canada

House conducting investigation of sexual harassment allegations against rookie Alberta Liberal MP Kang

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The House chief human resources officer Pierre Parent is conducting an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against rookie Liberal MP Darshan Kang,
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 11, 2017
Rookie Alberta Liberal MP Darshan Kang, pictured in this file photo on the Hill, is facing allegations of sexual harassment from a female constituency office staffer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

House conducting investigation of sexual harassment allegations against rookie Alberta Liberal MP Kang

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 11, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The House chief human resources officer Pierre Parent is conducting an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against rookie Liberal MP Darshan Kang,

House conducting investigation of sexual harassment allegations against rookie Alberta Liberal MP Kang

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 11, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The House chief human resources officer Pierre Parent is conducting an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against rookie Liberal MP Darshan Kang,
Rookie Alberta Liberal MP Darshan Kang, pictured in this file photo on the Hill, is facing allegations of sexual harassment from a female constituency office staffer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Payette’s appointment could become a ‘live issue’ if political foes want to target GG choice, say some political observers

  • Julie Payette’s appointment as Canada’s next governor general could become a “live issue” if political enemies want to target the prime minister on this
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 7, 2017
Julie Payette, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Parliament Hill on July 13, 2017, was appointed as Canada's next governor general last month. She steps into the position in the fall. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Payette’s appointment could become a ‘live issue’ if political foes want to target GG choice, say some political observers

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 7, 2017
  • Julie Payette’s appointment as Canada’s next governor general could become a “live issue” if political enemies want to target the prime minister on this

Payette’s appointment could become a ‘live issue’ if political foes want to target GG choice, say some political observers

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 7, 2017
  • Julie Payette’s appointment as Canada’s next governor general could become a “live issue” if political enemies want to target the prime minister on this
Julie Payette, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Parliament Hill on July 13, 2017, was appointed as Canada's next governor general last month. She steps into the position in the fall. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Liberals to meet in Kelowna to discuss fall session, plot strategy to target close ridings in B.C. for 2019 run

  • The 183-member Liberal caucus is meeting in Kelowna, B.C., next month to discuss priorities for the House’s fall sitting and to plot strategy to
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 7, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photo at a national caucus meeting on the Hill, will hold a Liberal caucus retreat early next month in Kelowna, B.C. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Liberals to meet in Kelowna to discuss fall session, plot strategy to target close ridings in B.C. for 2019 run

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 7, 2017
  • The 183-member Liberal caucus is meeting in Kelowna, B.C., next month to discuss priorities for the House’s fall sitting and to plot strategy to

Liberals to meet in Kelowna to discuss fall session, plot strategy to target close ridings in B.C. for 2019 run

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 7, 2017
  • The 183-member Liberal caucus is meeting in Kelowna, B.C., next month to discuss priorities for the House’s fall sitting and to plot strategy to
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photo at a national caucus meeting on the Hill, will hold a Liberal caucus retreat early next month in Kelowna, B.C. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservatives shouldn’t focus too much on $10.5-million Khadr settlement or risk looking ‘intolerant,’ warn Tory insiders

  • The Conservatives should focus on pocketbook issues that affect the daily lives of average Canadians if they want to win the next election, and
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 31, 2017
Conservative insiders Tim Powers, left, and Andrew MacDougall want their party to be cautious how they handle the Omar Khadr issue. Conservative MP Peter Kent says the party is pushing the issue because Canadians want a detailed explanation from Justin Trudeau why the government settled the lawsuit suit filed by Mr. Khadr. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Conservatives shouldn’t focus too much on $10.5-million Khadr settlement or risk looking ‘intolerant,’ warn Tory insiders

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 31, 2017
  • The Conservatives should focus on pocketbook issues that affect the daily lives of average Canadians if they want to win the next election, and

Conservatives shouldn’t focus too much on $10.5-million Khadr settlement or risk looking ‘intolerant,’ warn Tory insiders

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 31, 2017
  • The Conservatives should focus on pocketbook issues that affect the daily lives of average Canadians if they want to win the next election, and
Conservative insiders Tim Powers, left, and Andrew MacDougall want their party to be cautious how they handle the Omar Khadr issue. Conservative MP Peter Kent says the party is pushing the issue because Canadians want a detailed explanation from Justin Trudeau why the government settled the lawsuit suit filed by Mr. Khadr. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Conservatives to hold summer caucus retreat in Winnipeg, want to win back six Manitoba ridings lost in 2015

  • The federal Conservatives will meet in Winnipeg this summer to plot their fall parliamentary strategy and lay the groundwork to win back the six
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 31, 2017
New Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, left, will attend his first national summer caucus retreat, as party leader, on Sept. 6-8. Conservative MP David Sweet, is the national Conservative caucus chair. Liberal MP MaryAnn Mihychuk and Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette claim their party will win more seats in Manitoba in 2019 than they did in 2015. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Conservatives to hold summer caucus retreat in Winnipeg, want to win back six Manitoba ridings lost in 2015

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 31, 2017
  • The federal Conservatives will meet in Winnipeg this summer to plot their fall parliamentary strategy and lay the groundwork to win back the six

Conservatives to hold summer caucus retreat in Winnipeg, want to win back six Manitoba ridings lost in 2015

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 31, 2017
  • The federal Conservatives will meet in Winnipeg this summer to plot their fall parliamentary strategy and lay the groundwork to win back the six
New Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, left, will attend his first national summer caucus retreat, as party leader, on Sept. 6-8. Conservative MP David Sweet, is the national Conservative caucus chair. Liberal MP MaryAnn Mihychuk and Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette claim their party will win more seats in Manitoba in 2019 than they did in 2015. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Quebec ‘crucial’ for NDP, an ‘enormous opportunity for growth’ in 2019 election, says NDP MP Angus

  • NDP leadership candidate Charlie Angus says his party can win back all 59 Quebec seats it won in the 2011 election, after losing a
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 24, 2017
NDP MP Charlie Angus, left, NDP MP Guy Caron, and Ontario NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh are running for the leadership of the New Democratic Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Quebec ‘crucial’ for NDP, an ‘enormous opportunity for growth’ in 2019 election, says NDP MP Angus

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 24, 2017
  • NDP leadership candidate Charlie Angus says his party can win back all 59 Quebec seats it won in the 2011 election, after losing a

Quebec ‘crucial’ for NDP, an ‘enormous opportunity for growth’ in 2019 election, says NDP MP Angus

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 24, 2017
  • NDP leadership candidate Charlie Angus says his party can win back all 59 Quebec seats it won in the 2011 election, after losing a
NDP MP Charlie Angus, left, NDP MP Guy Caron, and Ontario NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh are running for the leadership of the New Democratic Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau’s 14-seat majority could ‘easily’ be reduced to minority ‘or worse’ in 2019, say opponents, but Liberals still 12 points ahead

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 14-seat majority government could “easily” be reduced to a minority or even kicked to the opposition benches in 2019, say
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 24, 2017
The 14 Liberal MPs who won their ridings by 2.5 per cent or less in 2015: Nick Whalen (St. John’s East, Nfld. 1.4%); Denis Lemieux (Chicoutimi-LeFjord, Que. 1.4%); David Graham (Laurentides-Labelle, Que. 2.4%); Jean-Yves Duclos (Quebec, Que. 1.9%); Leona Alleslev (Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond, Que. 2.1%); Mike Bossio (Hastings-Lennox and Addington, Ont. 0.5%); Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont. 1.6%); Arif Virani (Parkdale-High Park, Ont. 1.8%); Julie Dabrusin (Toronto-Danforth, Ont. 2.2%); Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta. 1.2%); Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta. 2.2%); Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta. 0.2%); Jati Sidhu (Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon, B.C. 2.3%); and Dan Ruimy (Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge, B.C. 2.5%). The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and courtesy Parliament of Canada, Liberal.ca, Parl.gc.ca, and Twitter

Trudeau’s 14-seat majority could ‘easily’ be reduced to minority ‘or worse’ in 2019, say opponents, but Liberals still 12 points ahead

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 24, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 14-seat majority government could “easily” be reduced to a minority or even kicked to the opposition benches in 2019, say

Trudeau’s 14-seat majority could ‘easily’ be reduced to minority ‘or worse’ in 2019, say opponents, but Liberals still 12 points ahead

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 24, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 14-seat majority government could “easily” be reduced to a minority or even kicked to the opposition benches in 2019, say
The 14 Liberal MPs who won their ridings by 2.5 per cent or less in 2015: Nick Whalen (St. John’s East, Nfld. 1.4%); Denis Lemieux (Chicoutimi-LeFjord, Que. 1.4%); David Graham (Laurentides-Labelle, Que. 2.4%); Jean-Yves Duclos (Quebec, Que. 1.9%); Leona Alleslev (Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond, Que. 2.1%); Mike Bossio (Hastings-Lennox and Addington, Ont. 0.5%); Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont. 1.6%); Arif Virani (Parkdale-High Park, Ont. 1.8%); Julie Dabrusin (Toronto-Danforth, Ont. 2.2%); Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta. 1.2%); Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta. 2.2%); Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta. 0.2%); Jati Sidhu (Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon, B.C. 2.3%); and Dan Ruimy (Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge, B.C. 2.5%). The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and courtesy Parliament of Canada, Liberal.ca, Parl.gc.ca, and Twitter

All major parties to ‘double down’ on 129 ridings won by 10 per cent or less margin, includes eight cabinet ministers

  • All major political parties will “double down on” on the 129 close ridings won or lost by a margin of 10 per cent or
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 17, 2017
Among the 54 Liberals who won these close contests, eight are cabinet ministers who were elected for the first time in 2015. They include Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.), Environment Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa Centre, Ont.), Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.), Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould (Burlington, Ont.), International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, Health Minister Jane Philpott and Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

All major parties to ‘double down’ on 129 ridings won by 10 per cent or less margin, includes eight cabinet ministers

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 17, 2017
  • All major political parties will “double down on” on the 129 close ridings won or lost by a margin of 10 per cent or

All major parties to ‘double down’ on 129 ridings won by 10 per cent or less margin, includes eight cabinet ministers

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 17, 2017
  • All major political parties will “double down on” on the 129 close ridings won or lost by a margin of 10 per cent or
Among the 54 Liberals who won these close contests, eight are cabinet ministers who were elected for the first time in 2015. They include Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.), Environment Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa Centre, Ont.), Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.), Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould (Burlington, Ont.), International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, Health Minister Jane Philpott and Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative MPs divided on how protected they should be from nomination challenges

  • Conservative MPs are divided on how much protection they should get from nomination challenges in the run-up to the 2019 election. In May of
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 17, 2017
Conservative MP Michael Cooper, centre, pictured with NDP MP Murray Rankin, left, wants the party to hold open nominations in all 338 ridings for the 2019 election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative MPs divided on how protected they should be from nomination challenges

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 17, 2017
  • Conservative MPs are divided on how much protection they should get from nomination challenges in the run-up to the 2019 election. In May of

Conservative MPs divided on how protected they should be from nomination challenges

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 17, 2017
  • Conservative MPs are divided on how much protection they should get from nomination challenges in the run-up to the 2019 election. In May of
Conservative MP Michael Cooper, centre, pictured with NDP MP Murray Rankin, left, wants the party to hold open nominations in all 338 ridings for the 2019 election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Former Conservative leadership candidate Rick Peterson considers run in Ambrose’s riding

  • Former Conservative leadership candidate Rick Peterson won only four votes in the Alberta riding of Sturgeon River-Parkland in his unsuccessful leadership contest in May,
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2017
British Columbia venture capitalist Rick Peterson ran unsuccessfully in the Conservative Party leadership campaign. Now, he wants to run for the party nomination in Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Former Conservative leadership candidate Rick Peterson considers run in Ambrose’s riding

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2017
  • Former Conservative leadership candidate Rick Peterson won only four votes in the Alberta riding of Sturgeon River-Parkland in his unsuccessful leadership contest in May,

Former Conservative leadership candidate Rick Peterson considers run in Ambrose’s riding

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2017
  • Former Conservative leadership candidate Rick Peterson won only four votes in the Alberta riding of Sturgeon River-Parkland in his unsuccessful leadership contest in May,
British Columbia venture capitalist Rick Peterson ran unsuccessfully in the Conservative Party leadership campaign. Now, he wants to run for the party nomination in Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Ridings won by five per cent or less to be ‘battleground’ in next election, includes five cabinet ministers

  • The 70 federal ridings across the country won in 2015 by a margin of five per cent or less of the votes will be
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2017
Among the 34 Liberals who won these close contests, five are cabinet ministers who were elected for the first time in 2015. They include Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) 0.2%; Environment Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) 4.1%; Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) 1.2%; Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) 1.9%; and Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould (Burlington, Ont.) 3.5%. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Ridings won by five per cent or less to be ‘battleground’ in next election, includes five cabinet ministers

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2017
  • The 70 federal ridings across the country won in 2015 by a margin of five per cent or less of the votes will be

Ridings won by five per cent or less to be ‘battleground’ in next election, includes five cabinet ministers

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 10, 2017
  • The 70 federal ridings across the country won in 2015 by a margin of five per cent or less of the votes will be
Among the 34 Liberals who won these close contests, five are cabinet ministers who were elected for the first time in 2015. They include Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) 0.2%; Environment Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) 4.1%; Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) 1.2%; Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) 1.9%; and Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould (Burlington, Ont.) 3.5%. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

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