Health Minister Marjorie Michel, left, is sworn in as a cabinet minister by PCO Clerk John Hannaford, right, on May 13, 2025, at Rideau Hall as Governor General Mary Simon and Prime Minister Mark Carney look on. The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia
The new Liberal cabinet no longer includes a seat for a mental health and addictions minister after former prime minister Justin Trudeau created the
Health Minister Marjorie Michel, left, is sworn in as a cabinet minister by PCO Clerk John Hannaford, right, on May 13, 2025, at Rideau Hall as Governor General Mary Simon and Prime Minister Mark Carney look on. The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia
Also, former Conservative PMO staffer Ian Brodie joins New West Public Affairs, ex-Liberal PMO staffer Zita Astravas joins the Pearson Centre's board, and one
Now those are chairs fit for King and Queen: The monarch’s throne, left, and companion consort’s throne are bespoke to the temporary Senate building. Senate of Canada photograph, and The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, illustration by Neena Singhal
Also, former Conservative PMO staffer Ian Brodie joins New West Public Affairs, ex-Liberal PMO staffer Zita Astravas joins the Pearson Centre's board, and one
Also, former Conservative PMO staffer Ian Brodie joins New West Public Affairs, ex-Liberal PMO staffer Zita Astravas joins the Pearson Centre's board, and one
Now those are chairs fit for King and Queen: The monarch’s throne, left, and companion consort’s throne are bespoke to the temporary Senate building. Senate of Canada photograph, and The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, illustration by Neena Singhal
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)
Despite our efforts to build a more independent economy, we are still going to need some kind of agreement with the U.S., a market
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)
The changes on the front benches provide a window of opportunity to set a more constructive and healthy culture as Parliament reconvenes. Here's hoping.
Newly elected MPs attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21, 2025. The House will be full this week when MPs return for this Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The changes on the front benches provide a window of opportunity to set a more constructive and healthy culture as Parliament reconvenes. Here's hoping.
The changes on the front benches provide a window of opportunity to set a more constructive and healthy culture as Parliament reconvenes. Here's hoping.
Newly elected MPs attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21, 2025. The House will be full this week when MPs return for this Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If this session of Parliament cannot or will not include Indigenous Peoples across every single department and policy, then reconciliation will surely die on
Gender and Equity Minister Rechie Valdez, left, Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty, Canada-U.S. Relations Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand, and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu after being sworn into cabinet on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
If this session of Parliament cannot or will not include Indigenous Peoples across every single department and policy, then reconciliation will surely die on
If this session of Parliament cannot or will not include Indigenous Peoples across every single department and policy, then reconciliation will surely die on
Gender and Equity Minister Rechie Valdez, left, Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty, Canada-U.S. Relations Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand, and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu after being sworn into cabinet on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Mark Carney’s alliance with the boomer generation could pose future challenges for the Liberals. For one thing, if the Liberals do anything that boomers consider
Generation X: Pierre Poilievre, left, and Mark Carney, are both technically generation Xers, people born between 1965 and 1980. Poilievre was born in 1979 and Carney was born in 1965, but Carney comes across like a boomer, writes Gerry Nicholls.
The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
Mark Carney’s alliance with the boomer generation could pose future challenges for the Liberals. For one thing, if the Liberals do anything that boomers consider
Mark Carney’s alliance with the boomer generation could pose future challenges for the Liberals. For one thing, if the Liberals do anything that boomers consider
Generation X: Pierre Poilievre, left, and Mark Carney, are both technically generation Xers, people born between 1965 and 1980. Poilievre was born in 1979 and Carney was born in 1965, but Carney comes across like a boomer, writes Gerry Nicholls.
The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
MONDAY, MAY 26 Parliament Returns—Parliamentarians are set to return to the Hill today. Launch of OECD Economic Survey of Canada—OECD Chief Economist Álvaro Pereira
Ailish Campbell, Canada's ambassador to the European Union, will deliver remarks on 'Navigating Global Change: Canada and the EU in a Shifting World Order,' hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute, on May 26 at 10 a.m. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MONDAY, MAY 26 Parliament Returns—Parliamentarians are set to return to the Hill today. Launch of OECD Economic Survey of Canada—OECD Chief Economist Álvaro Pereira
MONDAY, MAY 26 Parliament Returns—Parliamentarians are set to return to the Hill today. Launch of OECD Economic Survey of Canada—OECD Chief Economist Álvaro Pereira
Ailish Campbell, Canada's ambassador to the European Union, will deliver remarks on 'Navigating Global Change: Canada and the EU in a Shifting World Order,' hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute, on May 26 at 10 a.m. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney walks down Sparks Street in Ottawa on May 2, 2025. Carney must now not only deal with national and international issues, but also the wants, hopes, and needs of 170 Liberals, writes Matt Gurney. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The world remains a mess. Wars rage abroad. Canada’s economy remains under threat. The U.S. president seems to change his mind on vital issues
Prime Minister Mark Carney walks down Sparks Street in Ottawa on May 2, 2025. Carney must now not only deal with national and international issues, but also the wants, hopes, and needs of 170 Liberals, writes Matt Gurney. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
These two successful court challenges are fuelling concerns about whether or not privatizing Canada’s federal nuclear laboratories in 2015 was a good move for
These two successful court challenges are fuelling concerns about whether or not privatizing Canada’s federal nuclear laboratories in 2015 was a good move for
These two successful court challenges are fuelling concerns about whether or not privatizing Canada’s federal nuclear laboratories in 2015 was a good move for
The feds and Canada Post have squandered decades when they should have pivoted the Crown corporation away from vanishing letter delivery and restructured for
Notices posted at a Canada Post office on Sparks Street in Ottawa on Nov. 15, 2024, after the union was locked out by its employer after delivering a 72-hour strike notice. Just six months later, the union is again escalating strike action as its collective agreement expires. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The feds and Canada Post have squandered decades when they should have pivoted the Crown corporation away from vanishing letter delivery and restructured for
The feds and Canada Post have squandered decades when they should have pivoted the Crown corporation away from vanishing letter delivery and restructured for
Notices posted at a Canada Post office on Sparks Street in Ottawa on Nov. 15, 2024, after the union was locked out by its employer after delivering a 72-hour strike notice. Just six months later, the union is again escalating strike action as its collective agreement expires. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Appointing Evan Solomon as Canada’s first minister of artificial intelligence is a bold move, signalling the technology now warrants focused leadership at the highest level of government, writes Gideon Christian. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
This is Canada’s AI moment. The creation of a dedicated minister is a strong signal, but follow-through will determine whether it’s remembered as a
Appointing Evan Solomon as Canada’s first minister of artificial intelligence is a bold move, signalling the technology now warrants focused leadership at the highest level of government, writes Gideon Christian. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Danielle Smith perpetuates the fiction of Albertans’ exploitation, arguing that her government should receive the same per capita equalization transfers as Ontario and Quebec.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, right, pictured on stage with Brian Lilley, at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa on April 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Danielle Smith perpetuates the fiction of Albertans’ exploitation, arguing that her government should receive the same per capita equalization transfers as Ontario and Quebec.
Danielle Smith perpetuates the fiction of Albertans’ exploitation, arguing that her government should receive the same per capita equalization transfers as Ontario and Quebec.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, right, pictured on stage with Brian Lilley, at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa on April 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The party has been too focused on winning support in Quebec when it should focus on traditional strongholds in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British
The NDP’s strong provincial wings have produced strong leaders in B.C. Premier David Eby and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew. Both would be federal leadership front-runners if they ever put their hat in the ring, writes Matt Chilliak. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The party has been too focused on winning support in Quebec when it should focus on traditional strongholds in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British
The party has been too focused on winning support in Quebec when it should focus on traditional strongholds in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British
The NDP’s strong provincial wings have produced strong leaders in B.C. Premier David Eby and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew. Both would be federal leadership front-runners if they ever put their hat in the ring, writes Matt Chilliak. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
King Charles III must take action—not through symbolic visits or ceremonial words, but by walking the difficult path of accountability, writes Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The King must recognize the original dishonour: the unlawful alienation of our lands, and the exclusion of our Peoples from decisions that have shaped
King Charles III must take action—not through symbolic visits or ceremonial words, but by walking the difficult path of accountability, writes Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ottawa Riverkeeper Laura Reinsborough, left, and Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault attend the 12th annual Riverkeeper Gala on the north shore of Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau on May 21. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Annual gala fundraiser supporting Ottawa’s watershed swaps banks for wet and wild shindig, and rakes in $330,000 under the clouds on May 21 at
Ottawa Riverkeeper Laura Reinsborough, left, and Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault attend the 12th annual Riverkeeper Gala on the north shore of Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau on May 21. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Prime Minister Mark Carney walks down Sparks Street after of his first post-election press conference in the Wellington Building on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state, hundreds of staffing hires will take place in the coming days and weeks.
Prime Minister Mark Carney walks down Sparks Street after of his first post-election press conference in the Wellington Building on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Here are three modest suggestions for potential staffers, which may be equally useful to newcomers to the Hill and seasoned political and policy professionals
Hill staffers and Hill journalists, pictured at D'Arcy McGee's Irish Pub in Ottawa, on Oct. 30, 2008, after then prime minister Stephen Harper's cabinet was sworn in that day.
The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Here are three modest suggestions for potential staffers, which may be equally useful to newcomers to the Hill and seasoned political and policy professionals
Here are three modest suggestions for potential staffers, which may be equally useful to newcomers to the Hill and seasoned political and policy professionals
Hill staffers and Hill journalists, pictured at D'Arcy McGee's Irish Pub in Ottawa, on Oct. 30, 2008, after then prime minister Stephen Harper's cabinet was sworn in that day.
The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Canadian voices deserve the protection that Prime Minister Mark Carney made a key plank of the Liberal platform. Creators are a strong shield for our sovereignty, writes Danny Ramadan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Parliament must update the Copyright Act so that Canadian creators are compensated when their works are used for education.
Canadian voices deserve the protection that Prime Minister Mark Carney made a key plank of the Liberal platform. Creators are a strong shield for our sovereignty, writes Danny Ramadan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is the most articulate exponent of the dream to “relocate” Palestinians, and he sees the war in Gaza as a heaven-sent opportunity to make it real, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Despite the far-right desire to expel all Arabs from the lands now controlled by Israel, it remains a cruel fantasy that will never happen.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is the most articulate exponent of the dream to “relocate” Palestinians, and he sees the war in Gaza as a heaven-sent opportunity to make it real, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The PM must decide wither to continue subsidizing and expanding fossil fuels, or steer decisively toward a clean, independent, and resilient energy future.
Prime Minister Mark Carney must be bold, ambitious, and decisive if he wants to put his mark on a transformation that will build our country’s resilience for decades to come, writes Caroline Brouillette. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The PM must decide wither to continue subsidizing and expanding fossil fuels, or steer decisively toward a clean, independent, and resilient energy future.
The PM must decide wither to continue subsidizing and expanding fossil fuels, or steer decisively toward a clean, independent, and resilient energy future.
Prime Minister Mark Carney must be bold, ambitious, and decisive if he wants to put his mark on a transformation that will build our country’s resilience for decades to come, writes Caroline Brouillette. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney could shake things by releasing some of the long-held tight reins the PMO has over cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Like any new prime minister, Carney has a lot to prove. And if he’s serious about putting his own stamp on things, then moving
Prime Minister Mark Carney could shake things by releasing some of the long-held tight reins the PMO has over cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada needs some kind of breakthrough soon because the combination of existing tariffs and the uncertainty from Trump’s tariff shell game has this country
U.S. President Donald Trump seems to be entering into a more difficult phase in his unorthodox economic project, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Canada needs some kind of breakthrough soon because the combination of existing tariffs and the uncertainty from Trump’s tariff shell game has this country
Canada needs some kind of breakthrough soon because the combination of existing tariffs and the uncertainty from Trump’s tariff shell game has this country
U.S. President Donald Trump seems to be entering into a more difficult phase in his unorthodox economic project, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Recent court decisions have recognized that English-speaking Quebecers are a unique community, with our own important institutions, and we need more of this.
Nationalist francophones often portray Anglo Quebecers as their adversaries for long ago slights, but we are much more allies than they may think, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by Tim Marshall
Recent court decisions have recognized that English-speaking Quebecers are a unique community, with our own important institutions, and we need more of this.
Recent court decisions have recognized that English-speaking Quebecers are a unique community, with our own important institutions, and we need more of this.
Nationalist francophones often portray Anglo Quebecers as their adversaries for long ago slights, but we are much more allies than they may think, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by Tim Marshall
'Those personal relationships built up over time are extremely important and I don’t think are recognized enough by cabinet ministers,' says Wayne Easter.
Former Liberal MP Wayne Easter says cabinet members don't fully appreciate the value of the links created by the Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
'Those personal relationships built up over time are extremely important and I don’t think are recognized enough by cabinet ministers,' says Wayne Easter.
'Those personal relationships built up over time are extremely important and I don’t think are recognized enough by cabinet ministers,' says Wayne Easter.
Former Liberal MP Wayne Easter says cabinet members don't fully appreciate the value of the links created by the Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
HMCS Shawinigan was one of two Kingston-class ships to be deployed to the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of West Africa in 2020. Canadian Armed Forces photograph by Cpl. Yongku Kang
Since 2017, the Canadian Navy has deployed two Kingston-class vessels to West Africa annually as part of a naval forward presence mission, aside from
HMCS Shawinigan was one of two Kingston-class ships to be deployed to the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of West Africa in 2020. Canadian Armed Forces photograph by Cpl. Yongku Kang
While there may be some broad comparisons that can be drawn in campaign tactics, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and former U.S. president Donald Trump are different, regardless of how the Liberals try to paint them with the same brush, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and Wikimedia Commons photograph by Gage Skidmore
Given the current environment, a Liberal cry about Donald Trump’s political approach crippling Canada could have limited appeal.
While there may be some broad comparisons that can be drawn in campaign tactics, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and former U.S. president Donald Trump are different, regardless of how the Liberals try to paint them with the same brush, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and Wikimedia Commons photograph by Gage Skidmore
As all eyes turned to the headline-grabbing Emergencies Act decision last week, the Liberals tried to salvage their post-cabinet retreat messaging. On Jan. 23,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, meets with then-U.S. president Donald Trump in London, U.K., on Dec. 3, 2019. U.S. State Department photograph by Ron Przysucha
As all eyes turned to the headline-grabbing Emergencies Act decision last week, the Liberals tried to salvage their post-cabinet retreat messaging. On Jan. 23,
As all eyes turned to the headline-grabbing Emergencies Act decision last week, the Liberals tried to salvage their post-cabinet retreat messaging. On Jan. 23,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, meets with then-U.S. president Donald Trump in London, U.K., on Dec. 3, 2019. U.S. State Department photograph by Ron Przysucha
Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister Derrick Bragg died at the age of 59 on Jan. 22. The little fellow with the big smile was popular on both sides of the House of Assembly, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Dana Blackmore
In these times of cynicism about government, the late cabinet minister’s story should inspire others to become involved in public life.
Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister Derrick Bragg died at the age of 59 on Jan. 22. The little fellow with the big smile was popular on both sides of the House of Assembly, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Dana Blackmore
Demonstrators participate in a pro-Palestinian rally in Ottawa on Nov. 25, 2023. Many of those punished are people of colour who had the nerve to use their Charter right of free expression to present their views relating to the genocide of the Palestinians, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Those in positions of authority are punching down on anyone who doesn’t perpetuate their criminalization of brown lives.
Demonstrators participate in a pro-Palestinian rally in Ottawa on Nov. 25, 2023. Many of those punished are people of colour who had the nerve to use their Charter right of free expression to present their views relating to the genocide of the Palestinians, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Last year was the hottest on record. The unprecedented wildfire season we suffered through was just one frightening result of the fossil fuel-driven overheating
Last year was the hottest on record. The unprecedented wildfire season we suffered through was just one frightening result of the fossil fuel-driven overheating
Last year was the hottest on record. The unprecedented wildfire season we suffered through was just one frightening result of the fossil fuel-driven overheating
To tackle inflation, start by transferring authority to set central bank interest rates from the Bank of Canada itself to the federal government, writes Earl Turcotte. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
I am not an economist, but it seems to me that higher interest rates do more harm than good in the battle to curb
To tackle inflation, start by transferring authority to set central bank interest rates from the Bank of Canada itself to the federal government, writes Earl Turcotte. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Then-U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson bangs a gong inside 10 Downing Street the moment the U.K. left the EU on Jan. 31, 2020. 10 Downing Street photograph by Andrew Parsons
Canada may not quite have the U.K.’s economic and/or political power, but it has a healthier appreciation of its relative strength on the world
Then-U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson bangs a gong inside 10 Downing Street the moment the U.K. left the EU on Jan. 31, 2020. 10 Downing Street photograph by Andrew Parsons
As Housing Minister Sean Fraser has said, the math has to work for developers to move new projects ahead. Fostering a positive climate for developers and investors is also critical, write Sam Kolias, Jonathan Li, and Philip Fraser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
One way to preserve and expand the inventory of affordable housing is through the creation of a federal housing acquisition fund.
As Housing Minister Sean Fraser has said, the math has to work for developers to move new projects ahead. Fostering a positive climate for developers and investors is also critical, write Sam Kolias, Jonathan Li, and Philip Fraser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Homeowners shore up sandbags around a property in Ottawa on April 30, 2019. We need to bring together our collective knowledge to better inform decisions and strengthen our communities to be more resilient to disruptive events, writes Conrad Sauvé. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Ready 2024 Conference focuses on whole-of-society solutions for the country’s emergency response operations.
Homeowners shore up sandbags around a property in Ottawa on April 30, 2019. We need to bring together our collective knowledge to better inform decisions and strengthen our communities to be more resilient to disruptive events, writes Conrad Sauvé. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Straightforward modifications to the federal government’s disposal of federal assets and the Canada Lands Company’s delivery processes would help the country reach its housing targets faster, writes Stéphan Déry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Over the next five years, the Canada Lands Company is aiming to enable the construction of more than 26,400 new homes, with a minimum
Straightforward modifications to the federal government’s disposal of federal assets and the Canada Lands Company’s delivery processes would help the country reach its housing targets faster, writes Stéphan Déry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
One key initiative that the Liberals must act on is to invest in a national acquisition program that would increase community housing while protecting the vanishing affordable rental supply, writes Jenny Kwan. Pexels photograph by Kindel Media
Canada has among the lowest community housing stock of all G7 countries, yet the Liberals’ National Housing Strategy aims to create a mere 5,000
One key initiative that the Liberals must act on is to invest in a national acquisition program that would increase community housing while protecting the vanishing affordable rental supply, writes Jenny Kwan. Pexels photograph by Kindel Media
Collaboration leads to the identification and implementation of best practices, and serves as an effective instrument for non-inflationary economic growth.
The construction sector’s labour shortage is an undeniable problem, and may also be the best place to start, since it takes a workforce to build housing, writes Sen. Diane Bellemare. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Collaboration leads to the identification and implementation of best practices, and serves as an effective instrument for non-inflationary economic growth.
Collaboration leads to the identification and implementation of best practices, and serves as an effective instrument for non-inflationary economic growth.
The construction sector’s labour shortage is an undeniable problem, and may also be the best place to start, since it takes a workforce to build housing, writes Sen. Diane Bellemare. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
The housing crisis raises many challenges, and Nunavut’s climate makes things even more difficult, writes Lori Idlout. Photograph courtesy of Timothy Neesam/Flickr
New houses create additional infrastructure burdens on communities that the federal government must help them to address.
The housing crisis raises many challenges, and Nunavut’s climate makes things even more difficult, writes Lori Idlout. Photograph courtesy of Timothy Neesam/Flickr
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31 House Sitting—Parliamentarians have returned to Ottawa following six weeks in their constituencies. The House will sit until Friday, Feb. 16. The
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos will deliver remarks at the Better Evidence Conference on Monday, Feb. 5, at the University of Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31 House Sitting—Parliamentarians have returned to Ottawa following six weeks in their constituencies. The House will sit until Friday, Feb. 16. The
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31 House Sitting—Parliamentarians have returned to Ottawa following six weeks in their constituencies. The House will sit until Friday, Feb. 16. The
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos will deliver remarks at the Better Evidence Conference on Monday, Feb. 5, at the University of Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Housing construction in a Claridge Homes development in Ottawa’s Findlay Creek neighbourhood is pictured on Aug. 22, 2023. Despite the promise of more houses faster, housing starts overall were actually down seven per cent in 2023, and there was a shocking 25 per cent drop in construction of single-family homes, writes Sen. Pamela Wallin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Industry needs a predictable playing field, and Ottawa should take a more creative approach to both financing and regulation.
Housing construction in a Claridge Homes development in Ottawa’s Findlay Creek neighbourhood is pictured on Aug. 22, 2023. Despite the promise of more houses faster, housing starts overall were actually down seven per cent in 2023, and there was a shocking 25 per cent drop in construction of single-family homes, writes Sen. Pamela Wallin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canadians expect governments to make smart investments, reduce administrative and regulatory burdens, and get units built in a manner that won’t trump quality and
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland sponsored the Affording Housing and Groceries Act, which received royal assent last December. Hopefully, it’s a step in the right direction, but this bill alone will not address the systemic issues undermining the housing sector, writes Sen. Tony Loffreda. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canadians expect governments to make smart investments, reduce administrative and regulatory burdens, and get units built in a manner that won’t trump quality and
Canadians expect governments to make smart investments, reduce administrative and regulatory burdens, and get units built in a manner that won’t trump quality and
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland sponsored the Affording Housing and Groceries Act, which received royal assent last December. Hopefully, it’s a step in the right direction, but this bill alone will not address the systemic issues undermining the housing sector, writes Sen. Tony Loffreda. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
On Jan. 15, food prices at the parliamentary cafés increased by 12 per cent, the Speaker's Office has confirmed. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Plus Tory MP Branden Leslie has a baby, UN special envoy for religious freedom is coming to town, and the prime minister calls a
On Jan. 15, food prices at the parliamentary cafés increased by 12 per cent, the Speaker's Office has confirmed. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
