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Ferry de Kerckhove is a former Canadian diplomat with postings in Iran, NATO, Moscow, and as head of mission in Pakistan, Indonesia, and Egypt. He is a senior fellow at the University of Ottawa’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and a fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Polls, the campaign, and Pierre Poilievre

  • Pierre Poilievre dramatically narrowed the lead the Liberals had built—10 per cent at one point—but he carried too much political baggage. His attack-dog persona
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | May 15, 2025
Pierre Poilievre, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre in Montreal on April 15, 2025 was so close for so long to winning a Conservative supermajority. The party could almost taste it, but it was not to be, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Polls, the campaign, and Pierre Poilievre

Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | May 15, 2025
  • Pierre Poilievre dramatically narrowed the lead the Liberals had built—10 per cent at one point—but he carried too much political baggage. His attack-dog persona

Polls, the campaign, and Pierre Poilievre

Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | May 15, 2025
  • Pierre Poilievre dramatically narrowed the lead the Liberals had built—10 per cent at one point—but he carried too much political baggage. His attack-dog persona
Pierre Poilievre, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre in Montreal on April 15, 2025 was so close for so long to winning a Conservative supermajority. The party could almost taste it, but it was not to be, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Is Canada’s electric vehicle industry on a collision course?

  • The new Carney government and our provincial governments must take stock of the decline in the automotive manufacturing sector, and ask if the push
Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
Moves from the U.S. represent an existential threat to Canada’s EV investments, and the viability of the large battery plants under various stages of planning and construction in Ontario and Quebec, writes Joseph Fournier. Photograph courtesy of Noya Fields/Flickr

Is Canada’s electric vehicle industry on a collision course?

Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
  • The new Carney government and our provincial governments must take stock of the decline in the automotive manufacturing sector, and ask if the push

Is Canada’s electric vehicle industry on a collision course?

Opinion | BY JOSEPH FOURNIER | May 15, 2025
  • The new Carney government and our provincial governments must take stock of the decline in the automotive manufacturing sector, and ask if the push
Moves from the U.S. represent an existential threat to Canada’s EV investments, and the viability of the large battery plants under various stages of planning and construction in Ontario and Quebec, writes Joseph Fournier. Photograph courtesy of Noya Fields/Flickr

Message to Foreign Minister Anand: build doctrine, not optics

  • Anita Anand’s appointment as foreign affairs minister is a chance to end Canada’s drift and define a sovereign foreign policy rooted in purpose, not
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 15, 2025
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand brings a fresh face to a portfolio that badly needs direction, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Message to Foreign Minister Anand: build doctrine, not optics

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 15, 2025
  • Anita Anand’s appointment as foreign affairs minister is a chance to end Canada’s drift and define a sovereign foreign policy rooted in purpose, not

Message to Foreign Minister Anand: build doctrine, not optics

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | May 15, 2025
  • Anita Anand’s appointment as foreign affairs minister is a chance to end Canada’s drift and define a sovereign foreign policy rooted in purpose, not
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand brings a fresh face to a portfolio that badly needs direction, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New faces, old problems: does Carney’s new cabinet have the political will to fix defence procurement?

  • A dedicated secretary of state is 'good news,' but doesn't signal the feds have someone in place to 'who's willing to own the risk'
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 15, 2025
David McGuinty
David McGuinty
New National Defence Minister David McGuinty and the government's spending commitments will likely be put in the international spotlight at next month's NATO Summit in the Netherlands. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New faces, old problems: does Carney’s new cabinet have the political will to fix defence procurement?

News | BY IREM KOCA | May 15, 2025
  • A dedicated secretary of state is 'good news,' but doesn't signal the feds have someone in place to 'who's willing to own the risk'

New faces, old problems: does Carney’s new cabinet have the political will to fix defence procurement?

News | BY IREM KOCA | May 15, 2025
  • A dedicated secretary of state is 'good news,' but doesn't signal the feds have someone in place to 'who's willing to own the risk'
David McGuinty
New National Defence Minister David McGuinty and the government's spending commitments will likely be put in the international spotlight at next month's NATO Summit in the Netherlands. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump 2.0 and the end of NATO

  • No one in the European Union’s defence ministries believe that Washington would risk a nuclear war to defend European cities.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has comprehensively trashed the European delusion that the United States would come to its defence if Russia invaded, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr

Trump 2.0 and the end of NATO

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
  • No one in the European Union’s defence ministries believe that Washington would risk a nuclear war to defend European cities.

Trump 2.0 and the end of NATO

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 15, 2025
  • No one in the European Union’s defence ministries believe that Washington would risk a nuclear war to defend European cities.
U.S. President Donald Trump has comprehensively trashed the European delusion that the United States would come to its defence if Russia invaded, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr

Looking into why the Liberals are opting against a spring budget

  • Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says his government will offer a fall fiscal update, with no plans for a spring budget.
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 15, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks to reporters after the May 14 cabinet meeting in West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia.

Looking into why the Liberals are opting against a spring budget

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 15, 2025
  • Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says his government will offer a fall fiscal update, with no plans for a spring budget.

Looking into why the Liberals are opting against a spring budget

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 15, 2025
  • Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says his government will offer a fall fiscal update, with no plans for a spring budget.
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks to reporters after the May 14 cabinet meeting in West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia.

Canada leads the future of diabetes care by listening to those with lived experience

  • The conversation about diabetes must extend beyond pharmaceutical breakthroughs and into questions of affordability, access, and social support.
Opinion | BY RACHEL REEVE | May 14, 2025
The research emerging from Canadian labs is not just about molecules and mechanisms, it’s also about giving people longer, healthier, and a better quality of life, writes Rachel Reeve. Unsplash photograph by Sweet Life

Canada leads the future of diabetes care by listening to those with lived experience

Opinion | BY RACHEL REEVE | May 14, 2025
  • The conversation about diabetes must extend beyond pharmaceutical breakthroughs and into questions of affordability, access, and social support.

Canada leads the future of diabetes care by listening to those with lived experience

Opinion | BY RACHEL REEVE | May 14, 2025
  • The conversation about diabetes must extend beyond pharmaceutical breakthroughs and into questions of affordability, access, and social support.
The research emerging from Canadian labs is not just about molecules and mechanisms, it’s also about giving people longer, healthier, and a better quality of life, writes Rachel Reeve. Unsplash photograph by Sweet Life

Trump’s Afrikaner ‘refugees’ pitch a piece of theatre

  • Three decades after the end of apartheid the average white South African still has 20 times the wealth of the average Black South African.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
Afrikaners aren’t actually refugees. They are bit-players in a secular passion play staged by U.S. President Donald Trump, right, probably at the suggestion of his faithful side-kick Elon Musk, left, who grew up very rich in apartheid-era South Africa, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr

Trump’s Afrikaner ‘refugees’ pitch a piece of theatre

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
  • Three decades after the end of apartheid the average white South African still has 20 times the wealth of the average Black South African.

Trump’s Afrikaner ‘refugees’ pitch a piece of theatre

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 14, 2025
  • Three decades after the end of apartheid the average white South African still has 20 times the wealth of the average Black South African.
Afrikaners aren’t actually refugees. They are bit-players in a secular passion play staged by U.S. President Donald Trump, right, probably at the suggestion of his faithful side-kick Elon Musk, left, who grew up very rich in apartheid-era South Africa, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of the White House/Flickr

Cooling-off period for lobbyists who volunteered during election can vary, says lobbying commissioner who urges reading code of conduct

  • A lobbyist may face a cooling-off period during which they may not engage in advocacy with an official if the official could be reasonably
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger appeared in a May 13 webinar organized by the Public Affairs Association of Canada's Saskatchewan chapter. Screenshot courtesy of the Public Affairs Association of Canada

Cooling-off period for lobbyists who volunteered during election can vary, says lobbying commissioner who urges reading code of conduct

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
  • A lobbyist may face a cooling-off period during which they may not engage in advocacy with an official if the official could be reasonably

Cooling-off period for lobbyists who volunteered during election can vary, says lobbying commissioner who urges reading code of conduct

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 14, 2025
  • A lobbyist may face a cooling-off period during which they may not engage in advocacy with an official if the official could be reasonably
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger appeared in a May 13 webinar organized by the Public Affairs Association of Canada's Saskatchewan chapter. Screenshot courtesy of the Public Affairs Association of Canada

It’s time to bring Canada’s medical system into the 21st century

  • The first issue we should tackle is our out-of-date approach to digital health.
Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | May 14, 2025
Building an integrated health data system requires harmonized standards and regulations, an area where the federal government should take a leading role, writes Liam MacDonald. Pexels photograph by Polina Tankilevitch

It’s time to bring Canada’s medical system into the 21st century

Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | May 14, 2025
  • The first issue we should tackle is our out-of-date approach to digital health.

It’s time to bring Canada’s medical system into the 21st century

Opinion | BY LIAM MACDONALD | May 14, 2025
  • The first issue we should tackle is our out-of-date approach to digital health.
Building an integrated health data system requires harmonized standards and regulations, an area where the federal government should take a leading role, writes Liam MacDonald. Pexels photograph by Polina Tankilevitch

Carney puts his stamp on cabinet

  • The Hill Times
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney puts his stamp on cabinet

FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
  • The Hill Times

Carney puts his stamp on cabinet

FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | May 14, 2025
  • The Hill Times
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses reporters following the cabinet shuffle on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Bipartisan ‘cooler heads’ have vested interest in lowering the temperature on Alberta separatism: Calgary Liberal Hogan

  • Ottawa needs a 'calm, thoughtful' approach that recognizes Alberta's contributions to Canada without giving the premier a reason to keep picking fights, says NDP
News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bipartisan ‘cooler heads’ have vested interest in lowering the temperature on Alberta separatism: Calgary Liberal Hogan

News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
  • Ottawa needs a 'calm, thoughtful' approach that recognizes Alberta's contributions to Canada without giving the premier a reason to keep picking fights, says NDP

Bipartisan ‘cooler heads’ have vested interest in lowering the temperature on Alberta separatism: Calgary Liberal Hogan

News | BY STUART BENSON | May 14, 2025
  • Ottawa needs a 'calm, thoughtful' approach that recognizes Alberta's contributions to Canada without giving the premier a reason to keep picking fights, says NDP
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants Ottawa’s help to quell the separatism debate, but won’t stand in the way of a ‘citizen-led’ referendum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Team Carney find the right prescription for Trump?

  • With the new team he’s assembled, can Prime Minister Mark Carney 'do no harm' while giving U.S. President Donald Trump something he can put
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, received generally good reviews for his first Oval Office outing with U.S. President Donald Trump, but don’t expect things to be seamless. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Will Team Carney find the right prescription for Trump?

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 14, 2025
  • With the new team he’s assembled, can Prime Minister Mark Carney 'do no harm' while giving U.S. President Donald Trump something he can put

Will Team Carney find the right prescription for Trump?

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 14, 2025
  • With the new team he’s assembled, can Prime Minister Mark Carney 'do no harm' while giving U.S. President Donald Trump something he can put
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, received generally good reviews for his first Oval Office outing with U.S. President Donald Trump, but don’t expect things to be seamless. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Mark Carney and the disappearing pipeline

  • The Alberta premier and Conservative leader’s regular excoriations of Ottawa policy never seem to contain a reference to Trans Mountain.
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has repeatedly stated he's willing to adopt a new approach to energy development, combining increased conventional oil production with climate mitigation tactics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Mark Carney and the disappearing pipeline

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
  • The Alberta premier and Conservative leader’s regular excoriations of Ottawa policy never seem to contain a reference to Trans Mountain.

Mark Carney and the disappearing pipeline

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 14, 2025
  • The Alberta premier and Conservative leader’s regular excoriations of Ottawa policy never seem to contain a reference to Trans Mountain.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has repeatedly stated he's willing to adopt a new approach to energy development, combining increased conventional oil production with climate mitigation tactics, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Redefining the Conservative Party’s future: Trumpism vs. traditional conservatism

  • Today, the federal Conservative Party no longer stands at a crossroads of being torn between its traditional progressive conservative roots and the transformative wave
Opinion | May 14, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has altered the federal party, jettisoning traditional conservatism and replacing it with those nationalist and populist elements, writes William Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Redefining the Conservative Party’s future: Trumpism vs. traditional conservatism

Opinion | May 14, 2025
  • Today, the federal Conservative Party no longer stands at a crossroads of being torn between its traditional progressive conservative roots and the transformative wave

Redefining the Conservative Party’s future: Trumpism vs. traditional conservatism

Opinion | May 14, 2025
  • Today, the federal Conservative Party no longer stands at a crossroads of being torn between its traditional progressive conservative roots and the transformative wave
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has altered the federal party, jettisoning traditional conservatism and replacing it with those nationalist and populist elements, writes William Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Kovaliv, Lametti, Haley taking part in Chamber’s B7 Summit May 14-16 in Ottawa

  • TUESDAY, MAY 13—THURSDAY, MAY 15 Sustainable Finance Summit—The Sustainable Finance Summit is scheduled to take place in Montreal from Tuesday, May 13, to Thursday,
Ukrainian Ambassador Yuliya Kovaliv, left, former Liberal minister David Lametti, and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley are among the panellists taking part in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's B7 Summit May 14-16 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of the U.S. State Department

Kovaliv, Lametti, Haley taking part in Chamber’s B7 Summit May 14-16 in Ottawa

  • TUESDAY, MAY 13—THURSDAY, MAY 15 Sustainable Finance Summit—The Sustainable Finance Summit is scheduled to take place in Montreal from Tuesday, May 13, to Thursday,

Kovaliv, Lametti, Haley taking part in Chamber’s B7 Summit May 14-16 in Ottawa

  • TUESDAY, MAY 13—THURSDAY, MAY 15 Sustainable Finance Summit—The Sustainable Finance Summit is scheduled to take place in Montreal from Tuesday, May 13, to Thursday,
Ukrainian Ambassador Yuliya Kovaliv, left, former Liberal minister David Lametti, and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley are among the panellists taking part in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's B7 Summit May 14-16 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of the U.S. State Department

We can’t afford to wait on AI’s benefits in health care

  • Some of AI’s greatest potential lies not at the bedside, but behind the scenes in the operations that keep the health-care system running.
Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
Inside hospitals, AI can forecast recovery times and support better discharge planning—ensuring patients are released appropriately and beds are freed up for new admissions, writes Hossein Abouee Mehrizi. Pexels photograph by RDNE Stock project

We can’t afford to wait on AI’s benefits in health care

Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
  • Some of AI’s greatest potential lies not at the bedside, but behind the scenes in the operations that keep the health-care system running.

We can’t afford to wait on AI’s benefits in health care

Opinion | BY HOSSEIN ABOUEE MEHRIZI | May 14, 2025
  • Some of AI’s greatest potential lies not at the bedside, but behind the scenes in the operations that keep the health-care system running.
Inside hospitals, AI can forecast recovery times and support better discharge planning—ensuring patients are released appropriately and beds are freed up for new admissions, writes Hossein Abouee Mehrizi. Pexels photograph by RDNE Stock project

AI in health care is running—but where’s it headed?

  • What Canada needs is a federal AI-in-health strategy that is aligned with our health-care values, policy priorities, and regulatory environment.
Opinion | BY SAMIRA ABBASGHOLIZADEH-RAHIMI | May 14, 2025
The government must develop a pan-Canadian framework for AI in health care that facilitates access to data for the development and effective implementation of these technologies in clinical practice, writes Samira Abbasgholizadeh-Rahimi. Unsplash photograph by Steve Johnson

AI in health care is running—but where’s it headed?

Opinion | BY SAMIRA ABBASGHOLIZADEH-RAHIMI | May 14, 2025
  • What Canada needs is a federal AI-in-health strategy that is aligned with our health-care values, policy priorities, and regulatory environment.

AI in health care is running—but where’s it headed?

Opinion | BY SAMIRA ABBASGHOLIZADEH-RAHIMI | May 14, 2025
  • What Canada needs is a federal AI-in-health strategy that is aligned with our health-care values, policy priorities, and regulatory environment.
The government must develop a pan-Canadian framework for AI in health care that facilitates access to data for the development and effective implementation of these technologies in clinical practice, writes Samira Abbasgholizadeh-Rahimi. Unsplash photograph by Steve Johnson

No more silence: it’s time for federal leadership on health workforce planning

  • Fixing the health workforce crisis requires action across all levels of government, and Canadians deserve to hear what our federal leaders plan to do
Opinion | BY IVY BOURGEAULT | May 14, 2025
Canada needs more health professionals, and the federal government can act immediately by expanding tuition supports, targeted scholarships, and student loan forgiveness, writes Ivy Bourgeault. Unsplash photograph by Hush Naidoo Jade Photography

No more silence: it’s time for federal leadership on health workforce planning

Opinion | BY IVY BOURGEAULT | May 14, 2025
  • Fixing the health workforce crisis requires action across all levels of government, and Canadians deserve to hear what our federal leaders plan to do

No more silence: it’s time for federal leadership on health workforce planning

Opinion | BY IVY BOURGEAULT | May 14, 2025
  • Fixing the health workforce crisis requires action across all levels of government, and Canadians deserve to hear what our federal leaders plan to do
Canada needs more health professionals, and the federal government can act immediately by expanding tuition supports, targeted scholarships, and student loan forgiveness, writes Ivy Bourgeault. Unsplash photograph by Hush Naidoo Jade Photography

From momentum to leadership: securing Canada’s biotech future

  • To lead in this space, Canada needs a globally competitive investment climate, and a best-in-class regulatory system.
Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
Over the last five years, biotechnology has stepped into the spotlight as a critical component of public health, economic growth, and our ability to respond to future health challenges, writes Wendy Zatylny. Unsplash photograph by Timon Studler

From momentum to leadership: securing Canada’s biotech future

Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
  • To lead in this space, Canada needs a globally competitive investment climate, and a best-in-class regulatory system.

From momentum to leadership: securing Canada’s biotech future

Opinion | BY WENDY ZATYLNY | May 14, 2025
  • To lead in this space, Canada needs a globally competitive investment climate, and a best-in-class regulatory system.
Over the last five years, biotechnology has stepped into the spotlight as a critical component of public health, economic growth, and our ability to respond to future health challenges, writes Wendy Zatylny. Unsplash photograph by Timon Studler

Canada’s survival depends not just on international trade, but also on social infrastructure

  • It's time to invest in social prescribing, and build stronger communities that can weather the winds of global change.
Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
When Prime Minister Mark Carney promised $4-billion for ‘community health-care infrastructure’ during the campaign, Canada gained a huge opportunity, writes Kate Mulligan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s survival depends not just on international trade, but also on social infrastructure

Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
  • It's time to invest in social prescribing, and build stronger communities that can weather the winds of global change.

Canada’s survival depends not just on international trade, but also on social infrastructure

Opinion | BY KATE MULLIGAN | May 14, 2025
  • It's time to invest in social prescribing, and build stronger communities that can weather the winds of global change.
Mark Carney
When Prime Minister Mark Carney promised $4-billion for ‘community health-care infrastructure’ during the campaign, Canada gained a huge opportunity, writes Kate Mulligan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Former NDP MP Charlie Angus rules out leadership bid

  • Plus: the Bloc Québécois unveils its House leadership team while a recount cuts its caucus down to 22, Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin is heading to
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 14, 2025
Former longtime NDP MP Charlie Angus confirmed on May 11 that he's not looking to return to elected office or to attempt another leadership run. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Former NDP MP Charlie Angus rules out leadership bid

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 14, 2025
  • Plus: the Bloc Québécois unveils its House leadership team while a recount cuts its caucus down to 22, Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin is heading to

Former NDP MP Charlie Angus rules out leadership bid

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 14, 2025
  • Plus: the Bloc Québécois unveils its House leadership team while a recount cuts its caucus down to 22, Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin is heading to
Former longtime NDP MP Charlie Angus confirmed on May 11 that he's not looking to return to elected office or to attempt another leadership run. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Yes, ministers

  • Plus, the B7 business summit begins this evening.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon flanked new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Yes, ministers

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 14, 2025
  • Plus, the B7 business summit begins this evening.

Yes, ministers

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 14, 2025
  • Plus, the B7 business summit begins this evening.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon flanked new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘I hope I can say I have fought the good fight’: Tory stalwart Don Plett retires

  • ‘We have to make sure that we do not wait for the other person to put out the olive branch,’ says the outgoing Conservative
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
Retiring Conservative senator Don Plett sat down with The Hill Times in his third-floor office in the Senate of Canada Building on May 7. He officially retires on May 14. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia

‘I hope I can say I have fought the good fight’: Tory stalwart Don Plett retires

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
  • ‘We have to make sure that we do not wait for the other person to put out the olive branch,’ says the outgoing Conservative

‘I hope I can say I have fought the good fight’: Tory stalwart Don Plett retires

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
  • ‘We have to make sure that we do not wait for the other person to put out the olive branch,’ says the outgoing Conservative
Retiring Conservative senator Don Plett sat down with The Hill Times in his third-floor office in the Senate of Canada Building on May 7. He officially retires on May 14. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia

Rebuilding Canada’s trade economy must include Africa

  • Africa can be part of the solution to domestic challenges we face, and the need to diversify our interests in the continent beyond the
Opinion | BY KUMARAN NADESAN | May 13, 2025
At the federal level, Canada continues to punch below its weight when it comes to taking a more intentional approach to the African continent, writes Kumaran Nadesan. Unsplash photograph by James Wiseman

Rebuilding Canada’s trade economy must include Africa

Opinion | BY KUMARAN NADESAN | May 13, 2025
  • Africa can be part of the solution to domestic challenges we face, and the need to diversify our interests in the continent beyond the

Rebuilding Canada’s trade economy must include Africa

Opinion | BY KUMARAN NADESAN | May 13, 2025
  • Africa can be part of the solution to domestic challenges we face, and the need to diversify our interests in the continent beyond the
At the federal level, Canada continues to punch below its weight when it comes to taking a more intentional approach to the African continent, writes Kumaran Nadesan. Unsplash photograph by James Wiseman

Why Canada needs today’s independent Senate

  • The Senate must not be a pale imitation of the House. Freeing it from political-party affiliations helps mitigate that risk.
Opinion | BY INDEPENDENT SENATOR STAN KUTCHER | May 13, 2025
Today’s Red Chamber is an essential guardrail against the takeover of our democracy by any one political party or ideological group, writes Sen. Stan Kutcher. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Why Canada needs today’s independent Senate

Opinion | BY INDEPENDENT SENATOR STAN KUTCHER | May 13, 2025
  • The Senate must not be a pale imitation of the House. Freeing it from political-party affiliations helps mitigate that risk.

Why Canada needs today’s independent Senate

Opinion | BY INDEPENDENT SENATOR STAN KUTCHER | May 13, 2025
  • The Senate must not be a pale imitation of the House. Freeing it from political-party affiliations helps mitigate that risk.
Today’s Red Chamber is an essential guardrail against the takeover of our democracy by any one political party or ideological group, writes Sen. Stan Kutcher. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s clear leverage to lead on critical minerals

  • A fraction of the funding support provided to battery plants and car makers could unlock a short list of Canada’s most advanced critical minerals
Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
As we head into renewed trade discussions with the U.S., their need for critical minerals provides Canada the chance to align economic strategy with national security and climate objectives, writes Mark Selby. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Canada’s clear leverage to lead on critical minerals

Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
  • A fraction of the funding support provided to battery plants and car makers could unlock a short list of Canada’s most advanced critical minerals

Canada’s clear leverage to lead on critical minerals

Opinion | BY MARK SELBY | May 13, 2025
  • A fraction of the funding support provided to battery plants and car makers could unlock a short list of Canada’s most advanced critical minerals
As we head into renewed trade discussions with the U.S., their need for critical minerals provides Canada the chance to align economic strategy with national security and climate objectives, writes Mark Selby. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
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With plunging polls and ongoing chatter, Trudeau could finalize future plans by February, says Liberal stalwart and Senator Percy Downe

  • There’s a lot of chattering going on within the Liberal Party about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s future plans and they all expect a decision
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 1, 2023
Prince Edward Island Senator Percy Downe says that considering the plunging polling numbers, Justin Trudeau could finalize his future plans by February. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Munster

With plunging polls and ongoing chatter, Trudeau could finalize future plans by February, says Liberal stalwart and Senator Percy Downe

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 1, 2023
  • There’s a lot of chattering going on within the Liberal Party about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s future plans and they all expect a decision

With plunging polls and ongoing chatter, Trudeau could finalize future plans by February, says Liberal stalwart and Senator Percy Downe

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 1, 2023
  • There’s a lot of chattering going on within the Liberal Party about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s future plans and they all expect a decision
Prince Edward Island Senator Percy Downe says that considering the plunging polling numbers, Justin Trudeau could finalize his future plans by February. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Munster

‘Over-prudent’ Breakfast Club of Canada removes hundreds of superfluous lobbying reports

  • Lawyer and Lobbying Act adviser W. Scott Thurlow says the lobbying commissioner ‘bends over backwards’ to educate organizations about the rules.
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 1, 2023
Named in 125 communications reports as of Oct. 30, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, is the most lobbied minister in the government. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, centre, was fifth with 72 reports, and Treasury Board President Anita Anand rounds off the top 10 with 48. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Over-prudent’ Breakfast Club of Canada removes hundreds of superfluous lobbying reports

News | BY STUART BENSON | November 1, 2023
  • Lawyer and Lobbying Act adviser W. Scott Thurlow says the lobbying commissioner ‘bends over backwards’ to educate organizations about the rules.

‘Over-prudent’ Breakfast Club of Canada removes hundreds of superfluous lobbying reports

News | BY STUART BENSON | November 1, 2023
  • Lawyer and Lobbying Act adviser W. Scott Thurlow says the lobbying commissioner ‘bends over backwards’ to educate organizations about the rules.
Named in 125 communications reports as of Oct. 30, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, is the most lobbied minister in the government. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, centre, was fifth with 72 reports, and Treasury Board President Anita Anand rounds off the top 10 with 48. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Columnist and podcaster Erica Ifill wins Samara Centre for Democracy’s Fourth Pillar award

  • Plus, Alberta judge Mary Moreau has been appointed to the Supreme Court, and Joy SpearChief-Morris to start political reporter gig at the Toronto Star to cover
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 1, 2023
The Hill Times columnist and co-host of the Bad + Bitchy podcast Erica Ifill has won The Samara Centre for Democracy's Fourth Pillar award. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Columnist and podcaster Erica Ifill wins Samara Centre for Democracy’s Fourth Pillar award

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 1, 2023
  • Plus, Alberta judge Mary Moreau has been appointed to the Supreme Court, and Joy SpearChief-Morris to start political reporter gig at the Toronto Star to cover

Columnist and podcaster Erica Ifill wins Samara Centre for Democracy’s Fourth Pillar award

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 1, 2023
  • Plus, Alberta judge Mary Moreau has been appointed to the Supreme Court, and Joy SpearChief-Morris to start political reporter gig at the Toronto Star to cover
The Hill Times columnist and co-host of the Bad + Bitchy podcast Erica Ifill has won The Samara Centre for Democracy's Fourth Pillar award. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Provisional changes to ethics rules allow greater job mobility for reporting public office holders

  • Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein has reinterpreted the definition of an 'entity' in the post-employment rules, allowing for smoother transitions between government departments.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 1, 2023
Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein appeared before the House Ethics Committee on Oct. 16, where he discussed changes to how the federal ethics office administers the Conflict of Interest Act. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu

Provisional changes to ethics rules allow greater job mobility for reporting public office holders

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 1, 2023
  • Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein has reinterpreted the definition of an 'entity' in the post-employment rules, allowing for smoother transitions between government departments.

Provisional changes to ethics rules allow greater job mobility for reporting public office holders

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 1, 2023
  • Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein has reinterpreted the definition of an 'entity' in the post-employment rules, allowing for smoother transitions between government departments.
Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein appeared before the House Ethics Committee on Oct. 16, where he discussed changes to how the federal ethics office administers the Conflict of Interest Act. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu

Canada charts formal course for CARICOM engagement

  • The Canada-CARICOM strategic partnership paves the way for annual meetings between foreign ministers and senior officials.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 1, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, heads into the first session of the Canada-CARICOM summit alongside Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, left, and CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada charts formal course for CARICOM engagement

News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 1, 2023
  • The Canada-CARICOM strategic partnership paves the way for annual meetings between foreign ministers and senior officials.

Canada charts formal course for CARICOM engagement

News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 1, 2023
  • The Canada-CARICOM strategic partnership paves the way for annual meetings between foreign ministers and senior officials.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, heads into the first session of the Canada-CARICOM summit alongside Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, left, and CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senators raise concern for local staff at Canadian embassies amid Israel-Hamas war

  • 'The security posture of the mission is something we watch very carefully,' says senior Global Affairs official Julie Sunday.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 1, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly travelled to Israel last month to oversee Canada's evacuation efforts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senators raise concern for local staff at Canadian embassies amid Israel-Hamas war

News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 1, 2023
  • 'The security posture of the mission is something we watch very carefully,' says senior Global Affairs official Julie Sunday.

Senators raise concern for local staff at Canadian embassies amid Israel-Hamas war

News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 1, 2023
  • 'The security posture of the mission is something we watch very carefully,' says senior Global Affairs official Julie Sunday.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly travelled to Israel last month to oversee Canada's evacuation efforts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs, advocates welcome Bill C-38, but say more needs to be done to end sex discrimination in the Indian Act

  • The Liberals’ latest attempt is expected to allow up to 3,500 people to be eligible for Indian status, though it’s ‘just another cleanup,’ says
News | BY NATHAN FUNG | November 1, 2023
Liberal MP Jenica Atwin, parliamentary sectary to the Indigenous services minister, left, kicked off second reading debate on Bill C-28 on Oct. 20. Former senator Lillian Dyck says she appreciated that Atwin’s speech highlighted how revoking one’s status revokes their identity. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

MPs, advocates welcome Bill C-38, but say more needs to be done to end sex discrimination in the Indian Act

News | BY NATHAN FUNG | November 1, 2023
  • The Liberals’ latest attempt is expected to allow up to 3,500 people to be eligible for Indian status, though it’s ‘just another cleanup,’ says

MPs, advocates welcome Bill C-38, but say more needs to be done to end sex discrimination in the Indian Act

News | BY NATHAN FUNG | November 1, 2023
  • The Liberals’ latest attempt is expected to allow up to 3,500 people to be eligible for Indian status, though it’s ‘just another cleanup,’ says
Liberal MP Jenica Atwin, parliamentary sectary to the Indigenous services minister, left, kicked off second reading debate on Bill C-28 on Oct. 20. Former senator Lillian Dyck says she appreciated that Atwin’s speech highlighted how revoking one’s status revokes their identity. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

It is open season on Quebec’s anglophones

  • To deny one group of citizens their institutions, rights, or access to government services is outright discrimination.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 1, 2023
Post-secondary students took the streets in Montreal on Oct. 30 to protest the Quebec government’s plan to double tuition fees for non-Quebec students. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

It is open season on Quebec’s anglophones

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 1, 2023
  • To deny one group of citizens their institutions, rights, or access to government services is outright discrimination.

It is open season on Quebec’s anglophones

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 1, 2023
  • To deny one group of citizens their institutions, rights, or access to government services is outright discrimination.
Post-secondary students took the streets in Montreal on Oct. 30 to protest the Quebec government’s plan to double tuition fees for non-Quebec students. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Don’t let officers of Parliament have all the fun

  • In his latest book, Canada: Beyond Grudges, Grievances, and Disunity, machinery of government expert Donald Savoie says the accountability of Parliamentarians is the responsibility
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 1, 2023
‘Take the resources that we give to these officers of Parliament, and give it to the House [and Senate] committees,’ Prof. Donald Savoie says. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t let officers of Parliament have all the fun

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 1, 2023
  • In his latest book, Canada: Beyond Grudges, Grievances, and Disunity, machinery of government expert Donald Savoie says the accountability of Parliamentarians is the responsibility

Don’t let officers of Parliament have all the fun

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 1, 2023
  • In his latest book, Canada: Beyond Grudges, Grievances, and Disunity, machinery of government expert Donald Savoie says the accountability of Parliamentarians is the responsibility
‘Take the resources that we give to these officers of Parliament, and give it to the House [and Senate] committees,’ Prof. Donald Savoie says. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Economic turmoil, irrepressible housing bubble leave Liberals playing for time

  • As long as the economy remains the central political issue, the Liberals’ only real friend is the time between now and the likely federal
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 1, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has no easy fixes and very little likelihood of major shifts in the key economic factors contributing to the public’s discouragement and anxiety, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Economic turmoil, irrepressible housing bubble leave Liberals playing for time

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 1, 2023
  • As long as the economy remains the central political issue, the Liberals’ only real friend is the time between now and the likely federal

Economic turmoil, irrepressible housing bubble leave Liberals playing for time

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | November 1, 2023
  • As long as the economy remains the central political issue, the Liberals’ only real friend is the time between now and the likely federal
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has no easy fixes and very little likelihood of major shifts in the key economic factors contributing to the public’s discouragement and anxiety, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fear of the unknown rears again in radiation claims, says CNS head

  • Re: “Low levels of radiation can harm, writes former federal researcher,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 16, p. 8). In his letter, Juan Pedro Unger
Opinion | November 1, 2023

Fear of the unknown rears again in radiation claims, says CNS head

Opinion | November 1, 2023
  • Re: “Low levels of radiation can harm, writes former federal researcher,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 16, p. 8). In his letter, Juan Pedro Unger

Fear of the unknown rears again in radiation claims, says CNS head

Opinion | November 1, 2023
  • Re: “Low levels of radiation can harm, writes former federal researcher,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 16, p. 8). In his letter, Juan Pedro Unger

Citizen complacency starts with political leadership, writes Peter Kirby

  • Re: “With social media a key player in political landscape, the roles of Canada’s political institutions need to be redefined, says Savoie,” (The Hill
Opinion | November 1, 2023
Perhaps former House Speaker Anthony Rota could be appointed as a federal ombudsperson who could demand that government officials respond to citizen comments and inquiries, writes Peter Kirby. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Citizen complacency starts with political leadership, writes Peter Kirby

Opinion | November 1, 2023
  • Re: “With social media a key player in political landscape, the roles of Canada’s political institutions need to be redefined, says Savoie,” (The Hill

Citizen complacency starts with political leadership, writes Peter Kirby

Opinion | November 1, 2023
  • Re: “With social media a key player in political landscape, the roles of Canada’s political institutions need to be redefined, says Savoie,” (The Hill
Perhaps former House Speaker Anthony Rota could be appointed as a federal ombudsperson who could demand that government officials respond to citizen comments and inquiries, writes Peter Kirby. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Ceasefire calls are not a ‘celebration’ of Hamas, says letter writer 

  • Re: “The Israel Hamas Conflict is Canada’s fight, too,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 23).  Yes indeed, the chickens have finally come home to roost.
Opinion | November 1, 2023
The right to participate in peaceful protests is a cornerstone of Canadian democracy, writes Debbie Hubbard. Unsplash photograph by Ömer Yıldız

Ceasefire calls are not a ‘celebration’ of Hamas, says letter writer 

Opinion | November 1, 2023
  • Re: “The Israel Hamas Conflict is Canada’s fight, too,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 23).  Yes indeed, the chickens have finally come home to roost.

Ceasefire calls are not a ‘celebration’ of Hamas, says letter writer 

Opinion | November 1, 2023
  • Re: “The Israel Hamas Conflict is Canada’s fight, too,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 23).  Yes indeed, the chickens have finally come home to roost.
The right to participate in peaceful protests is a cornerstone of Canadian democracy, writes Debbie Hubbard. Unsplash photograph by Ömer Yıldız

Take care with stats to avoid stereotypes, says Griffith

  • Re: “Domestic political calculus shapes federal response to Israel-Hamas conflict,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 25). The op-ed by Bhagwant Sandhu cites my research in
Opinion | November 1, 2023
Citing only the number of ridings with significant numbers of Jews plays into antisemitic tropes portraying Jews as excessively powerful, writes Andrew Griffith. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Take care with stats to avoid stereotypes, says Griffith

Opinion | November 1, 2023
  • Re: “Domestic political calculus shapes federal response to Israel-Hamas conflict,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 25). The op-ed by Bhagwant Sandhu cites my research in

Take care with stats to avoid stereotypes, says Griffith

Opinion | November 1, 2023
  • Re: “Domestic political calculus shapes federal response to Israel-Hamas conflict,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 25). The op-ed by Bhagwant Sandhu cites my research in
Citing only the number of ridings with significant numbers of Jews plays into antisemitic tropes portraying Jews as excessively powerful, writes Andrew Griffith. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Global community must end carnage: Turcotte

  • Israel has every right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, but not to kill or injure innocent Palestinian civilians in the process. Unspeakable tragedies
Opinion | November 1, 2023

Global community must end carnage: Turcotte

Opinion | November 1, 2023
  • Israel has every right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, but not to kill or injure innocent Palestinian civilians in the process. Unspeakable tragedies

Global community must end carnage: Turcotte

Opinion | November 1, 2023
  • Israel has every right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, but not to kill or injure innocent Palestinian civilians in the process. Unspeakable tragedies

Ex-pat expectations

  • Why move to a new place if you’re not looking to engage with a new perspective? It’s the initial groundwork that’s tough, but the
Opinion | BY ANDREW ELLIOTT | November 1, 2023
As a 40-year-old man, when you pack up your old life for a new one where you don’t have a job or really a plan other than being there to support your family you will likely become a hunk, a chunk, or a monk, writes Andrew Elliott. Pexels photograph by Wallace Silva

Ex-pat expectations

Opinion | BY ANDREW ELLIOTT | November 1, 2023
  • Why move to a new place if you’re not looking to engage with a new perspective? It’s the initial groundwork that’s tough, but the

Ex-pat expectations

Opinion | BY ANDREW ELLIOTT | November 1, 2023
  • Why move to a new place if you’re not looking to engage with a new perspective? It’s the initial groundwork that’s tough, but the
As a 40-year-old man, when you pack up your old life for a new one where you don’t have a job or really a plan other than being there to support your family you will likely become a hunk, a chunk, or a monk, writes Andrew Elliott. Pexels photograph by Wallace Silva

NAC gets red-carpet ready for 25th annual gala on Nov. 1

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1 House Sitting—The House will sit for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 30-Nov. 10). It will break for one week (Nov. 13-17) and
The National Arts Centre's annual gala on Nov. 1 will feature legendary soprano Renée Fleming and the NAC Orchestra under music director Alexander Shelley. The event will honour philanthropic leaders Janice and Earle O'Born. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NAC gets red-carpet ready for 25th annual gala on Nov. 1

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1 House Sitting—The House will sit for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 30-Nov. 10). It will break for one week (Nov. 13-17) and

NAC gets red-carpet ready for 25th annual gala on Nov. 1

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1 House Sitting—The House will sit for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 30-Nov. 10). It will break for one week (Nov. 13-17) and
The National Arts Centre's annual gala on Nov. 1 will feature legendary soprano Renée Fleming and the NAC Orchestra under music director Alexander Shelley. The event will honour philanthropic leaders Janice and Earle O'Born. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Miller reveals his immigration plan

  • Plus, independent Senate appointments, we hardly knew ye…
Immigration Minister Marc Miller will talk about the government's next immigration levels plan this afternoon on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Miller reveals his immigration plan

  • Plus, independent Senate appointments, we hardly knew ye…

Politics This Morning: Miller reveals his immigration plan

  • Plus, independent Senate appointments, we hardly knew ye…
Immigration Minister Marc Miller will talk about the government's next immigration levels plan this afternoon on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carbon-pricing course change drives Liberals into another self-made mess

  • Instead of winning votes in one region and getting applauded for responding to regional concerns, the Liberals have set off a national bidding war
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 1, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces measures aimed at helping Atlantic Canadians, including a three-year pause on taxing home heating oil for rural Canadians, in the West Block on Oct. 26 alongside members of his Atlantic caucus. The announcement is a major blow to the government’s climate agenda, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carbon-pricing course change drives Liberals into another self-made mess

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 1, 2023
  • Instead of winning votes in one region and getting applauded for responding to regional concerns, the Liberals have set off a national bidding war

Carbon-pricing course change drives Liberals into another self-made mess

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 1, 2023
  • Instead of winning votes in one region and getting applauded for responding to regional concerns, the Liberals have set off a national bidding war
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces measures aimed at helping Atlantic Canadians, including a three-year pause on taxing home heating oil for rural Canadians, in the West Block on Oct. 26 alongside members of his Atlantic caucus. The announcement is a major blow to the government’s climate agenda, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Things are stacking up’: BOIE delays four Centre Block design decisions

  • 'Although the project continues to track well, we have been taking on some water on the design side in decision-making,' PSPC's Rob Wright told
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 1, 2023
Centre Block's Hall of Honour as seen during a media tour of the building on June 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Things are stacking up’: BOIE delays four Centre Block design decisions

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 1, 2023
  • 'Although the project continues to track well, we have been taking on some water on the design side in decision-making,' PSPC's Rob Wright told

‘Things are stacking up’: BOIE delays four Centre Block design decisions

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 1, 2023
  • 'Although the project continues to track well, we have been taking on some water on the design side in decision-making,' PSPC's Rob Wright told
Centre Block's Hall of Honour as seen during a media tour of the building on June 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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