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Jesse Cnockaert

Jesse Cnockaert is a reporter for The Hill Times, covering lobbying, federal ministers, and important legislation before the House and Senate. As the policy briefings lead, he also covers must-read federal policy issues across a broad range of sectors. Cnockaert started writing for The Hill Times in July 2021 following three years as editor of The Lobby Monitor. He previously worked for Metro Ottawa, and spent eight years covering news for three different municipal newspapers. He can be reached at Jcnockaert@hilltimes.com.

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 18, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said that the results of a farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024 released by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on Feb. 16 'show us just how resilient our sector is, with continued growth of overall farm income.' The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 18, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 18, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said that the results of a farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024 released by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on Feb. 16 'show us just how resilient our sector is, with continued growth of overall farm income.' The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 4, 2024
In January 2023, the RCMP released a decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following an assessment of whether or not he broke the law in 2018 by pressuring the justice minister to stop the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 4, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 4, 2024
In January 2023, the RCMP released a decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following an assessment of whether or not he broke the law in 2018 by pressuring the justice minister to stop the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 28, 2024
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson appeared at the Canada-United Kingdom Industrial Decarbonization Forum on Feb. 15, and said that Canada is 'in a global competition, in terms of building the economy of the future,' but warned that China is a world leader in renewable energy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 28, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 28, 2024
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson appeared at the Canada-United Kingdom Industrial Decarbonization Forum on Feb. 15, and said that Canada is 'in a global competition, in terms of building the economy of the future,' but warned that China is a world leader in renewable energy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2024
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez said the national supply chain office 'will enhance the resilience, efficiency, and reliability of our transportation systems,' in a Transport Canada press release on Dec. 1, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2024
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez said the national supply chain office 'will enhance the resilience, efficiency, and reliability of our transportation systems,' in a Transport Canada press release on Dec. 1, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 15, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said 'Canada takes the potential risks of AI seriously.' The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 15, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 15, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said 'Canada takes the potential risks of AI seriously.' The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2024
Health Minister Mark Holland says 'without a sustained and efficient workforce, Canadians cannot access the care they need, when they need it.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2024
Health Minister Mark Holland says 'without a sustained and efficient workforce, Canadians cannot access the care they need, when they need it.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been clear about four priorities in advance of the federal election, which are building more homes, axing the carbon tax, fighting crime and fixing the budget, according to lobbyists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been clear about four priorities in advance of the federal election, which are building more homes, axing the carbon tax, fighting crime and fixing the budget, according to lobbyists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 5, 2024
Minister of Labour and Seniors Seamus O’Regan, pictured on the Hill, introduced Bill C-58 on Nov. 9, 2023. If passed, the bill would make it illegal for employers in federally regulated industries to bring in replacement workers to continue operations during a legal strike or lockout. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 5, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 5, 2024
Minister of Labour and Seniors Seamus O’Regan, pictured on the Hill, introduced Bill C-58 on Nov. 9, 2023. If passed, the bill would make it illegal for employers in federally regulated industries to bring in replacement workers to continue operations during a legal strike or lockout. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 5, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said that 'today's science is tomorrow's economy,' and that the Liberal government is 'committed to ensuring that our talented, world-class researchers have the right support for the crucial work they are doing,' in a departmental press release on March 20, 2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 5, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 5, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said that 'today's science is tomorrow's economy,' and that the Liberal government is 'committed to ensuring that our talented, world-class researchers have the right support for the crucial work they are doing,' in a departmental press release on March 20, 2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 31, 2024
On Jan. 29, Housing Minister Sean Fraser announced that the Liberal government would offer low-interest loans in order to build more student housing both on and off campus this fall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 31, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 31, 2024
On Jan. 29, Housing Minister Sean Fraser announced that the Liberal government would offer low-interest loans in order to build more student housing both on and off campus this fall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2024
Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein is nearing the end of his six-month term, which began on Sept. 3, 2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2024
Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein is nearing the end of his six-month term, which began on Sept. 3, 2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 26, 2024
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon says priority legislation for the Liberals this winter include Bill C-57, which would implement the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement; and Bill C-50, the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 26, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 26, 2024
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon says priority legislation for the Liberals this winter include Bill C-57, which would implement the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement; and Bill C-50, the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 22, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault released the Liberal government’s long-awaited oil and gas emissions cap framework on Dec. 7, 2023, which was a major source of environmental advocacy that year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 22, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 22, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault released the Liberal government’s long-awaited oil and gas emissions cap framework on Dec. 7, 2023, which was a major source of environmental advocacy that year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 15, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault unveiled the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard on Dec. 19, which sets a national target of 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, with interim targets of at least 20 per cent of all sales by 2026, and at least 60 per cent by 2030. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 15, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 15, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault unveiled the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard on Dec. 19, which sets a national target of 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, with interim targets of at least 20 per cent of all sales by 2026, and at least 60 per cent by 2030. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 15, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, pictured on the Hill. Bill C-29, the National Council for Reconciliation Act, was introduced by former Crown-Indigenous minister Marc Miller on June 23, 2022. Miller is now immigration minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 15, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 15, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, pictured on the Hill. Bill C-29, the National Council for Reconciliation Act, was introduced by former Crown-Indigenous minister Marc Miller on June 23, 2022. Miller is now immigration minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 8, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. More advocacy may be directed towards Conservative MPs this year in anticipation of a possible federal election and change in government, Tim Powers says. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 8, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 8, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. More advocacy may be directed towards Conservative MPs this year in anticipation of a possible federal election and change in government, Tim Powers says. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 27, 2023
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said that 'Canada has taken a major step in strengthening gun control and combatting gun violence' with the passing of Bill C-21, in a Public Safety Canada press release on Dec. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 27, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 27, 2023
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said that 'Canada has taken a major step in strengthening gun control and combatting gun violence' with the passing of Bill C-21, in a Public Safety Canada press release on Dec. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 19, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the fall economic statement in November, which included $15-billion in new funding for the construction of new rental homes. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 19, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 19, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the fall economic statement in November, which included $15-billion in new funding for the construction of new rental homes. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 18, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said the Liberal government has already excluded 97 per cent of fuels used on farms, during a virtual press conference on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 18, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 18, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said the Liberal government has already excluded 97 per cent of fuels used on farms, during a virtual press conference on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 15, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre vowed on Dec. 6 to keep Parliament sitting over Christmas if the Liberal government does not scrap parts of its carbon tax. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 15, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 15, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre vowed on Dec. 6 to keep Parliament sitting over Christmas if the Liberal government does not scrap parts of its carbon tax. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 11, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that 'all sectors of our economy need to reduce their emissions, and that includes oil and gas companies,' in an Environment Canada press release on Dec. 7, which announced the regulatory framework to cap oil and gas emissions. The HIll Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 11, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 11, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that 'all sectors of our economy need to reduce their emissions, and that includes oil and gas companies,' in an Environment Canada press release on Dec. 7, which announced the regulatory framework to cap oil and gas emissions. The HIll Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 6, 2023
On Oct. 4, Defence Minister Bill Blair told reporters the Liberal government has 'significant commitments' to NORAD modernization, and that it is his responsibility to 'exercise control over spending and make sure that we’re getting true value for every dollar that’s spent.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 6, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 6, 2023
On Oct. 4, Defence Minister Bill Blair told reporters the Liberal government has 'significant commitments' to NORAD modernization, and that it is his responsibility to 'exercise control over spending and make sure that we’re getting true value for every dollar that’s spent.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 4, 2023
In January 2023, the RCMP reached a decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, following an assessment of whether or not he broke the law in 2018 by applying pressure to then-justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould to stop the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 4, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 4, 2023
In January 2023, the RCMP reached a decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, following an assessment of whether or not he broke the law in 2018 by applying pressure to then-justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould to stop the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 29, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a $350-million investment towards an Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology on June 19, which he said would help 'drive and accelerate the green industrial transformation of Canada’s aerospace industry.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 29, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 29, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a $350-million investment towards an Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology on June 19, which he said would help 'drive and accelerate the green industrial transformation of Canada’s aerospace industry.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 27, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will attend COP28, the 28th United Nations climate change conference, which will be held in Dubai from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 27, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 27, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will attend COP28, the 28th United Nations climate change conference, which will be held in Dubai from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 22, 2023
Defence Minister Bill Blair's office says 'the world has changed since 2017—and we know that we need to do more, especially given Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine, and security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 22, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 22, 2023
Defence Minister Bill Blair's office says 'the world has changed since 2017—and we know that we need to do more, especially given Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine, and security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 20, 2023
Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein, seen here, sent a letter to Conservative MP Scott Reid on Oct. 6 informing him that he should recuse himself from votes or debates in the House concerning retail grocery prices, because of Reid's private interests as chair of the board of Giant Tiger stores. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 20, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 20, 2023
Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein, seen here, sent a letter to Conservative MP Scott Reid on Oct. 6 informing him that he should recuse himself from votes or debates in the House concerning retail grocery prices, because of Reid's private interests as chair of the board of Giant Tiger stores. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 13, 2023
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez said the High Frequency Rail project 'will lead to faster train journeys, more frequent departures and greener travel,' in a Transport Canada press release on Oct. 13. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 13, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 13, 2023
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez said the High Frequency Rail project 'will lead to faster train journeys, more frequent departures and greener travel,' in a Transport Canada press release on Oct. 13. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 6, 2023
In September, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would provide $650-million over three years for 50 armoured vehicles to support Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 6, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 6, 2023
In September, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would provide $650-million over three years for 50 armoured vehicles to support Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 1, 2023
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
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 27, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is 'depriving a parliamentary committee from investigating,' the RCMP assessment of the SNC-Lavalin affair during Question Period on Oct. 25. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 27, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 27, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is 'depriving a parliamentary committee from investigating,' the RCMP assessment of the SNC-Lavalin affair during Question Period on Oct. 25. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 25, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the Global Coalition on Telecommunications 'provides an opportunity to advance important work with our allies toward more secure and reliable telecom networks.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 25, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 25, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the Global Coalition on Telecommunications 'provides an opportunity to advance important work with our allies toward more secure and reliable telecom networks.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 23, 2023
The RCMP concluded that there wasn’t enough evidence to pursue a criminal probe of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured regarding the SNC-Lavalin affair, according to RCMP records released in September to Democracy Watch. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 23, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 23, 2023
The RCMP concluded that there wasn’t enough evidence to pursue a criminal probe of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured regarding the SNC-Lavalin affair, according to RCMP records released in September to Democracy Watch. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 4, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government needs to re-examine the way it funds infrastructure projects. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 4, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 4, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government needs to re-examine the way it funds infrastructure projects. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 2, 2023
Minister of Mental Health Ya’ara Saks said that '[Crisis centres] provide that urgent support to people who need it most, no matter their race, religion, culture or socio-economic background,' in a Public Health Agency of Canada press release on Sept. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 2, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 2, 2023
Minister of Mental Health Ya’ara Saks said that '[Crisis centres] provide that urgent support to people who need it most, no matter their race, religion, culture or socio-economic background,' in a Public Health Agency of Canada press release on Sept. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 27, 2023
On Aug. 29, Employment Minister Randy Boissonault announced investments of more than $960-million through grants, scholarships, and programs, towards more than 4,700 researchers and research projects across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 27, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 27, 2023
On Aug. 29, Employment Minister Randy Boissonault announced investments of more than $960-million through grants, scholarships, and programs, towards more than 4,700 researchers and research projects across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2023
Health Minister Mark Holland said 'there’s great room and space for optimism,' in the health care system, during an appearance at the Canadian Medical Association Health Summit in Ottawa on Aug. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2023
Health Minister Mark Holland said 'there’s great room and space for optimism,' in the health care system, during an appearance at the Canadian Medical Association Health Summit in Ottawa on Aug. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 18, 2023
On Sept. 14, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government would remove the goods and services tax on the construction of new apartment buildings for renters, in order to spur new development. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 18, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 18, 2023
On Sept. 14, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government would remove the goods and services tax on the construction of new apartment buildings for renters, in order to spur new development. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 18, 2023
New Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Minister Sean Fraser will be in the spotlight this fall over Canada's housing crisis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 18, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 18, 2023
New Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Minister Sean Fraser will be in the spotlight this fall over Canada's housing crisis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 11, 2023
Konrad von Finckenstein, a former chair of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, was announced as the interim federal ethics commissioner on Aug. 31. The Hill Times file photo
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 11, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 11, 2023
Konrad von Finckenstein, a former chair of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, was announced as the interim federal ethics commissioner on Aug. 31. The Hill Times file photo
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 11, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the federal government is taking 'every action possible to be equipped with the best tools' in regards to the bio-economy, in a Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat press release issued on March 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 11, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 11, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the federal government is taking 'every action possible to be equipped with the best tools' in regards to the bio-economy, in a Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat press release issued on March 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 4, 2023
A spokesperson for Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the measures contained in Bill C-21 'will help make our communities safer by strengthening gun control and increasing maximum sentences for gun traffickers,' in an emailed statement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 4, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 4, 2023
A spokesperson for Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the measures contained in Bill C-21 'will help make our communities safer by strengthening gun control and increasing maximum sentences for gun traffickers,' in an emailed statement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 28, 2023
Conservative ethics critic Michael Barrett told The Hill Times that 'consultations with opposition parties haven't been undertaken' regarding candidates for a new ethics commissioner, and that is 'incredibly problematic.' The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 28, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 28, 2023
Conservative ethics critic Michael Barrett told The Hill Times that 'consultations with opposition parties haven't been undertaken' regarding candidates for a new ethics commissioner, and that is 'incredibly problematic.' The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 28, 2023
Families Minister Jenna Sudds, right, said that 'too many children at school are trying to learn on empty stomachs,' in a newsletter released on Dec. 1 on her website, prior to when she assumed responsibility for her current portfolio in the July cabinet shuffle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 28, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 28, 2023
Families Minister Jenna Sudds, right, said that 'too many children at school are trying to learn on empty stomachs,' in a newsletter released on Dec. 1 on her website, prior to when she assumed responsibility for her current portfolio in the July cabinet shuffle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said that Canada is 'likely to be the first country in the world to have a digital charter where we're going to have a chapter on responsible AI,' during a tech conference in Toronto, Ont., on July 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said that Canada is 'likely to be the first country in the world to have a digital charter where we're going to have a chapter on responsible AI,' during a tech conference in Toronto, Ont., on July 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2023
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc took responsibility for his current portfolio following a cabinet shuffle on July 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2023
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc took responsibility for his current portfolio following a cabinet shuffle on July 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2023
Liberal MP Dominic LeBlanc assumed the role of minister of Public Safety during a July 26 cabinet shuffle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2023
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2023
Liberal MP Dominic LeBlanc assumed the role of minister of Public Safety during a July 26 cabinet shuffle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade