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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.

Poilievre’s transition team must contend with U.S. trade war issues and make long-term plan, say former top bureaucrats

  • Poilievre will likely be less dependent on transition planning than other past Conservative leaders because 'he knows how government works,' says governance expert and
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 20, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has not publicly announced any members of his transition team, which will help him prepare to govern if he forms government in the upcoming federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Poilievre’s transition team must contend with U.S. trade war issues and make long-term plan, say former top bureaucrats

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 20, 2025
  • Poilievre will likely be less dependent on transition planning than other past Conservative leaders because 'he knows how government works,' says governance expert and

Poilievre’s transition team must contend with U.S. trade war issues and make long-term plan, say former top bureaucrats

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 20, 2025
  • Poilievre will likely be less dependent on transition planning than other past Conservative leaders because 'he knows how government works,' says governance expert and
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has not publicly announced any members of his transition team, which will help him prepare to govern if he forms government in the upcoming federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Musk’s approval of Poilievre good for Conservatives, but may not sit well for others, say pollsters and strategists

  • Billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk's endorsement is a 'double-edged sword,' according to pollster Nik Nanos.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 20, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
When asked by a reporter on Jan. 9 if he accepts Elon Musk’s approval. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured, said that it would be nice if Musk were to open factories in Canada, and create jobs here. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Musk’s approval of Poilievre good for Conservatives, but may not sit well for others, say pollsters and strategists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 20, 2025
  • Billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk's endorsement is a 'double-edged sword,' according to pollster Nik Nanos.

Musk’s approval of Poilievre good for Conservatives, but may not sit well for others, say pollsters and strategists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 20, 2025
  • Billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk's endorsement is a 'double-edged sword,' according to pollster Nik Nanos.
Pierre Poilievre
When asked by a reporter on Jan. 9 if he accepts Elon Musk’s approval. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured, said that it would be nice if Musk were to open factories in Canada, and create jobs here. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Liberal leadership race and upcoming election ‘vital time’ for advocacy, say lobbyists

  • The Trudeau government will be around for another two-and-a-half more months, and lobbyists say they are stepping on the gas to get their work
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 13, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party on Jan. 6, and prorogued Parliament until March 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal leadership race and upcoming election ‘vital time’ for advocacy, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 13, 2025
  • The Trudeau government will be around for another two-and-a-half more months, and lobbyists say they are stepping on the gas to get their work

Liberal leadership race and upcoming election ‘vital time’ for advocacy, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 13, 2025
  • The Trudeau government will be around for another two-and-a-half more months, and lobbyists say they are stepping on the gas to get their work
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party on Jan. 6, and prorogued Parliament until March 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Civil servants and the public ‘will suffer’ without moving bill on whistleblower protection, says Centre for Free Expression director

  • Meanwhile, Sean Bruyea says whistleblower protections are also needed for veterans and their families because they are 'highly vulnerable to reprisals from either VAC
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 12, 2025
On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, prorogued Parliament until March 24 and announced his plans to give up the Liberal leadership and resign as prime minister. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said at a news conference that same day he intends to vote to bring down the government at the next throne speech. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Civil servants and the public ‘will suffer’ without moving bill on whistleblower protection, says Centre for Free Expression director

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 12, 2025
  • Meanwhile, Sean Bruyea says whistleblower protections are also needed for veterans and their families because they are 'highly vulnerable to reprisals from either VAC

Civil servants and the public ‘will suffer’ without moving bill on whistleblower protection, says Centre for Free Expression director

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 12, 2025
  • Meanwhile, Sean Bruyea says whistleblower protections are also needed for veterans and their families because they are 'highly vulnerable to reprisals from either VAC
On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, prorogued Parliament until March 24 and announced his plans to give up the Liberal leadership and resign as prime minister. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said at a news conference that same day he intends to vote to bring down the government at the next throne speech. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Tense is an ‘underestimation’ of difficult House sitting, with Liberals to be in survival mode in January, say pollsters

  • In the final days before the break, Parliament was shaken by the bombshell announcement on Dec. 16 of the resignation of Liberal MP Chrystia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 30, 2024
In a letter posted on X on Dec. 16, Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland said she and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been 'at odds about the best path forward,' and that stepping down as finance minister was 'the only honest and viable path.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tense is an ‘underestimation’ of difficult House sitting, with Liberals to be in survival mode in January, say pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 30, 2024
  • In the final days before the break, Parliament was shaken by the bombshell announcement on Dec. 16 of the resignation of Liberal MP Chrystia

Tense is an ‘underestimation’ of difficult House sitting, with Liberals to be in survival mode in January, say pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 30, 2024
  • In the final days before the break, Parliament was shaken by the bombshell announcement on Dec. 16 of the resignation of Liberal MP Chrystia
In a letter posted on X on Dec. 16, Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland said she and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been 'at odds about the best path forward,' and that stepping down as finance minister was 'the only honest and viable path.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canola industry urges more support for domestic biofuels sector in November, amid trade tensions with China

  • China, the second-largest market for Canada’s canola industry, initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of Canadian canola seed in September.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 26, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay argued Canada’s canola producers 'work tirelessly to deliver top-quality products,' and added that 'we adhere to rules-based trade,' in a press release from Agriculture on Sept. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Canola industry urges more support for domestic biofuels sector in November, amid trade tensions with China

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 26, 2024
  • China, the second-largest market for Canada’s canola industry, initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of Canadian canola seed in September.

Canola industry urges more support for domestic biofuels sector in November, amid trade tensions with China

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 26, 2024
  • China, the second-largest market for Canada’s canola industry, initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of Canadian canola seed in September.
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay argued Canada’s canola producers 'work tirelessly to deliver top-quality products,' and added that 'we adhere to rules-based trade,' in a press release from Agriculture on Sept. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Liberals hear health, budget, environment concerns from July to October, with Conservatives targeted for finance, transport

  • Federal carbon tax is 'devastating' to Western Canadian food producers, said the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities' president.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 16, 2024
The seventh-most lobbied cabinet minister from July to October, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault told the House Environment Committee on Nov. 27 that the federal carbon tax creates jobs and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals hear health, budget, environment concerns from July to October, with Conservatives targeted for finance, transport

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 16, 2024
  • Federal carbon tax is 'devastating' to Western Canadian food producers, said the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities' president.

Liberals hear health, budget, environment concerns from July to October, with Conservatives targeted for finance, transport

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 16, 2024
  • Federal carbon tax is 'devastating' to Western Canadian food producers, said the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities' president.
The seventh-most lobbied cabinet minister from July to October, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault told the House Environment Committee on Nov. 27 that the federal carbon tax creates jobs and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Closing housing gap ‘not going to happen’ by 2030, but steps being taken in right direction, says Canadian Home Builders’ Association CEO

  • Reaching a goal of 5.8 million new housing units by 2030 would require at least doubling current construction rates of new homes, and 'we’re
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 13, 2024
Sean Fraser
Sean Fraser
Housing Minister Sean Fraser said 'no one level of government can end the housing crisis on their own,' in a Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada press release on Nov. 7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Closing housing gap ‘not going to happen’ by 2030, but steps being taken in right direction, says Canadian Home Builders’ Association CEO

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 13, 2024
  • Reaching a goal of 5.8 million new housing units by 2030 would require at least doubling current construction rates of new homes, and 'we’re

Closing housing gap ‘not going to happen’ by 2030, but steps being taken in right direction, says Canadian Home Builders’ Association CEO

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 13, 2024
  • Reaching a goal of 5.8 million new housing units by 2030 would require at least doubling current construction rates of new homes, and 'we’re
Sean Fraser
Housing Minister Sean Fraser said 'no one level of government can end the housing crisis on their own,' in a Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada press release on Nov. 7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PPS investigates ‘suspicious package,’ finds it ‘unsuspicious’

  • The Wellington Building was evacuated during the lunch hour on Dec. 10, with police blocking off nearby streets.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 10, 2024
Police and fire departments block off Wellington Street between O’Connor and Bank streets on Dec. 10 after 180 Wellington is evacuated following reports of a suspicious package. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PPS investigates ‘suspicious package,’ finds it ‘unsuspicious’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 10, 2024
  • The Wellington Building was evacuated during the lunch hour on Dec. 10, with police blocking off nearby streets.

PPS investigates ‘suspicious package,’ finds it ‘unsuspicious’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 10, 2024
  • The Wellington Building was evacuated during the lunch hour on Dec. 10, with police blocking off nearby streets.
Police and fire departments block off Wellington Street between O’Connor and Bank streets on Dec. 10 after 180 Wellington is evacuated following reports of a suspicious package. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs pose ‘existential crisis’ for Canada, with risks even if not enacted, says Unifor president

  • Unifor national president Lana Payne says moving forward with a national response to the tariff announcement will require MPs to put aside “bickering” in
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump for dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Nov. 29 to discuss border issues including trade and illegal immigration. The Hill TImes photos by Andrew Meade

Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs pose ‘existential crisis’ for Canada, with risks even if not enacted, says Unifor president

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2024
  • Unifor national president Lana Payne says moving forward with a national response to the tariff announcement will require MPs to put aside “bickering” in

Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs pose ‘existential crisis’ for Canada, with risks even if not enacted, says Unifor president

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2024
  • Unifor national president Lana Payne says moving forward with a national response to the tariff announcement will require MPs to put aside “bickering” in
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump for dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Nov. 29 to discuss border issues including trade and illegal immigration. The Hill TImes photos by Andrew Meade

COP29 outcome called worst ever by environment advocates, who say Canada should show $300-billion finance deal is ‘the floor and not the ceiling’

  • Nearly 200 countries at COP29 agreed to channel at least US$300-billion a year by 2035 to help developing countries ramp up climate action. This
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2024
A spokesperson for Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said 'Canada arrived at COP29 ready to work towards a new climate finance goal that increases resources to address one of humanity’s biggest challenges — the climate crisis,' in an emailed statement to The Hill Times on Nov. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

COP29 outcome called worst ever by environment advocates, who say Canada should show $300-billion finance deal is ‘the floor and not the ceiling’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2024
  • Nearly 200 countries at COP29 agreed to channel at least US$300-billion a year by 2035 to help developing countries ramp up climate action. This

COP29 outcome called worst ever by environment advocates, who say Canada should show $300-billion finance deal is ‘the floor and not the ceiling’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2024
  • Nearly 200 countries at COP29 agreed to channel at least US$300-billion a year by 2035 to help developing countries ramp up climate action. This
A spokesperson for Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said 'Canada arrived at COP29 ready to work towards a new climate finance goal that increases resources to address one of humanity’s biggest challenges — the climate crisis,' in an emailed statement to The Hill Times on Nov. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Climate change, housing needs of Northern Canada require tailored funding model based on more than population, say Idlout and Simpson

  • 'There are often programs rolled out for Canada, but they don't take into account the fact that the North is so different,' said N.W.T
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 2, 2024
N.W.T Premier R.J. Simpson, left, met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in West Block on Oct. 7. A delegation of territorial government representatives and 26 Indigenous leaders visited Ottawa to discuss issues facing people in northern Canada. Photograph courtesy of Cynthia Münster

Climate change, housing needs of Northern Canada require tailored funding model based on more than population, say Idlout and Simpson

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 2, 2024
  • 'There are often programs rolled out for Canada, but they don't take into account the fact that the North is so different,' said N.W.T

Climate change, housing needs of Northern Canada require tailored funding model based on more than population, say Idlout and Simpson

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 2, 2024
  • 'There are often programs rolled out for Canada, but they don't take into account the fact that the North is so different,' said N.W.T
N.W.T Premier R.J. Simpson, left, met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in West Block on Oct. 7. A delegation of territorial government representatives and 26 Indigenous leaders visited Ottawa to discuss issues facing people in northern Canada. Photograph courtesy of Cynthia Münster

Most-lobbied Grit MPs hear push for health accountability measures, most-lobbied Tory MPs hear push for environment, trade issues

  • Burnout among health workers, an aging population and the COVID-19 pandemic have dramatically increased the strain on the health system in recent years, according
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2024
Top lobbied MPs in October and November: Liberal MPs, Francesco Sorbara, top left, Yasir Naqvi, Francis Drouin; and Conservative MPs, Randy Hoback, above left, Matt Jeneroux, and John Barlow. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Andrew Meade, and Stuart Benson

Most-lobbied Grit MPs hear push for health accountability measures, most-lobbied Tory MPs hear push for environment, trade issues

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2024
  • Burnout among health workers, an aging population and the COVID-19 pandemic have dramatically increased the strain on the health system in recent years, according

Most-lobbied Grit MPs hear push for health accountability measures, most-lobbied Tory MPs hear push for environment, trade issues

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2024
  • Burnout among health workers, an aging population and the COVID-19 pandemic have dramatically increased the strain on the health system in recent years, according
Top lobbied MPs in October and November: Liberal MPs, Francesco Sorbara, top left, Yasir Naqvi, Francis Drouin; and Conservative MPs, Randy Hoback, above left, Matt Jeneroux, and John Barlow. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Andrew Meade, and Stuart Benson

Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts

  • To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 25, 2024
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced an investment of $350-million support Canada’s Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology, in June2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 25, 2024
  • To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to

Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 25, 2024
  • To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced an investment of $350-million support Canada’s Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology, in June2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said 'every sector of the economy in Canada should be doing its fair share when it comes to limiting our country’s greenhouse gas pollution, and that includes the oil and gas sector,' in an Environment press release on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said 'every sector of the economy in Canada should be doing its fair share when it comes to limiting our country’s greenhouse gas pollution, and that includes the oil and gas sector,' in an Environment press release on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump adds pressure to increase defence spending, but MPs and others consider U.S. NATO withdrawal unlikely

  • 'There's no question' Trump's return as U.S. president puts more focus on Canada to reach a NATO defence spending target, says Liberal MP John
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 20, 2024
In July, National Defence Minister Bill Blair issued a joint statement with the prime minister that Canada expects to reach a target of spending two per cent of GDP on defence by 2032. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump adds pressure to increase defence spending, but MPs and others consider U.S. NATO withdrawal unlikely

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 20, 2024
  • 'There's no question' Trump's return as U.S. president puts more focus on Canada to reach a NATO defence spending target, says Liberal MP John

Trump adds pressure to increase defence spending, but MPs and others consider U.S. NATO withdrawal unlikely

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 20, 2024
  • 'There's no question' Trump's return as U.S. president puts more focus on Canada to reach a NATO defence spending target, says Liberal MP John
In July, National Defence Minister Bill Blair issued a joint statement with the prime minister that Canada expects to reach a target of spending two per cent of GDP on defence by 2032. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Unpredictable’ second Trump term requires smoothing out trade irritants with U.S., say lobbyists and advocates

  • Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement, which is set for review in 2026.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 18, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the re-establishment of the Cabinet Committee on Canada U.S. Relations on Nov. 7, following the re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president on Nov. 5. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Unpredictable’ second Trump term requires smoothing out trade irritants with U.S., say lobbyists and advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 18, 2024
  • Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement, which is set for review in 2026.

‘Unpredictable’ second Trump term requires smoothing out trade irritants with U.S., say lobbyists and advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 18, 2024
  • Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement, which is set for review in 2026.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the re-establishment of the Cabinet Committee on Canada U.S. Relations on Nov. 7, following the re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president on Nov. 5. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Veterans’ transition to civilian life hampered by access to supports, say advocacy groups

  • The majority of people who leave military service transition to civilian life relatively well but around 1,600 veterans annually struggle, according to the Veterans
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 11, 2024
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced an investment of up to $11.4-million for veteran-serving groups across Canada on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Veterans’ transition to civilian life hampered by access to supports, say advocacy groups

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 11, 2024
  • The majority of people who leave military service transition to civilian life relatively well but around 1,600 veterans annually struggle, according to the Veterans

Veterans’ transition to civilian life hampered by access to supports, say advocacy groups

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 11, 2024
  • The majority of people who leave military service transition to civilian life relatively well but around 1,600 veterans annually struggle, according to the Veterans
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced an investment of up to $11.4-million for veteran-serving groups across Canada on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lobbying watchdog plans to reduce ’20 per cent rule’ if her term is renewed

  • Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger plans to update some rules if her seven-year term is renewed, but industry observers question the timing and efficacy of
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 10, 2024
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger testifies at the House Ethics Committee on Nov. 5, as members considered whether to renew her term. ParlVu screencapture

Lobbying watchdog plans to reduce ’20 per cent rule’ if her term is renewed

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 10, 2024
  • Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger plans to update some rules if her seven-year term is renewed, but industry observers question the timing and efficacy of

Lobbying watchdog plans to reduce ’20 per cent rule’ if her term is renewed

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 10, 2024
  • Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger plans to update some rules if her seven-year term is renewed, but industry observers question the timing and efficacy of
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger testifies at the House Ethics Committee on Nov. 5, as members considered whether to renew her term. ParlVu screencapture

Transportation infrastructure adaptation requires more data and long-term thinking, say sector experts

  • A National Infrastructure Assessment to gather data about priority infrastructure needs in Canada was announced in 2021, but has yet to be launched.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 6, 2024
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Transport Minister Anita Anand said enhancing connectivity and reducing bottlenecks in Quebec and areas along the St. Lawrence River would help create efficient and reliable supply chains in a Transport Canada press release on Oct. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transportation infrastructure adaptation requires more data and long-term thinking, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 6, 2024
  • A National Infrastructure Assessment to gather data about priority infrastructure needs in Canada was announced in 2021, but has yet to be launched.

Transportation infrastructure adaptation requires more data and long-term thinking, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 6, 2024
  • A National Infrastructure Assessment to gather data about priority infrastructure needs in Canada was announced in 2021, but has yet to be launched.
Anita Anand
Transport Minister Anita Anand said enhancing connectivity and reducing bottlenecks in Quebec and areas along the St. Lawrence River would help create efficient and reliable supply chains in a Transport Canada press release on Oct. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House paralysis due to privilege debate has put Senate focus on private members’ bills, say Senators

  • CSG Senator Scott Tannas says the Red Chamber has ‘enough business to keep us busy’ as the privilege debate drags on in the House,
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 4, 2024
Government House Leader Karina Gould said the Liberal government has provided thousands of pages of documents already, 'in a way that complies with its obligations under the Charter,' in an emailed statement to The Hill Times on Oct. 31. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

House paralysis due to privilege debate has put Senate focus on private members’ bills, say Senators

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 4, 2024
  • CSG Senator Scott Tannas says the Red Chamber has ‘enough business to keep us busy’ as the privilege debate drags on in the House,

House paralysis due to privilege debate has put Senate focus on private members’ bills, say Senators

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 4, 2024
  • CSG Senator Scott Tannas says the Red Chamber has ‘enough business to keep us busy’ as the privilege debate drags on in the House,
Government House Leader Karina Gould said the Liberal government has provided thousands of pages of documents already, 'in a way that complies with its obligations under the Charter,' in an emailed statement to The Hill Times on Oct. 31. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

National innovation strategy needed to address funding and other issues, say sector experts

  • This country is 'one of the worst' for business research and development spending, according to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's senior director of advanced
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 21, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer on Sept. 24, 2024. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

National innovation strategy needed to address funding and other issues, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 21, 2024
  • This country is 'one of the worst' for business research and development spending, according to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's senior director of advanced

National innovation strategy needed to address funding and other issues, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 21, 2024
  • This country is 'one of the worst' for business research and development spending, according to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's senior director of advanced
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer on Sept. 24, 2024. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Housing crisis requires more long-term infrastructure planning, say housing and construction experts

  • An advisory body for a National Infrastructure Assessment is expected to be announced early this fall, says Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 9, 2024
In an April press release, Housing Minister Sean Fraser said 'Canada can and will solve the housing crisis.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Housing crisis requires more long-term infrastructure planning, say housing and construction experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 9, 2024
  • An advisory body for a National Infrastructure Assessment is expected to be announced early this fall, says Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada.

Housing crisis requires more long-term infrastructure planning, say housing and construction experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 9, 2024
  • An advisory body for a National Infrastructure Assessment is expected to be announced early this fall, says Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada.
In an April press release, Housing Minister Sean Fraser said 'Canada can and will solve the housing crisis.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Linking the affordability crisis and mental health requires ‘transformative change’ in health care, say critics and experts

  • The affordability crisis has exposed Canada's mental health-care system as being "behind a paywall," according to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Sarah Kennell.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 7, 2024
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya'ara Saks said that the 2024 federal budget’s $500-million Youth Mental Health Fund will 'help fill gaps in our mental health support system and ensure young Canadians get the help they need to succeed, right in their communities,' in a April 9 press release. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Linking the affordability crisis and mental health requires ‘transformative change’ in health care, say critics and experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 7, 2024
  • The affordability crisis has exposed Canada's mental health-care system as being "behind a paywall," according to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Sarah Kennell.

Linking the affordability crisis and mental health requires ‘transformative change’ in health care, say critics and experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 7, 2024
  • The affordability crisis has exposed Canada's mental health-care system as being "behind a paywall," according to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Sarah Kennell.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya'ara Saks said that the 2024 federal budget’s $500-million Youth Mental Health Fund will 'help fill gaps in our mental health support system and ensure young Canadians get the help they need to succeed, right in their communities,' in a April 9 press release. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Vigilance required to bolster ‘first steps’ in national security measures for university research, says Montreal prof

  • NDP MP Richard Cannings argues Canada doesn’t fund research to the same extent as some other countries, and this increases the risk of Canadian
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2024
On Jan. 16, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a set of national security measures intended to protect Canadian research from falling into the hands of foreign entities that represent a security risk. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Vigilance required to bolster ‘first steps’ in national security measures for university research, says Montreal prof

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2024
  • NDP MP Richard Cannings argues Canada doesn’t fund research to the same extent as some other countries, and this increases the risk of Canadian

Vigilance required to bolster ‘first steps’ in national security measures for university research, says Montreal prof

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2024
  • NDP MP Richard Cannings argues Canada doesn’t fund research to the same extent as some other countries, and this increases the risk of Canadian
On Jan. 16, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a set of national security measures intended to protect Canadian research from falling into the hands of foreign entities that represent a security risk. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Steel industry urges Ottawa to put ‘pedal to the floor’ regarding tariffs imposed on China imports

  • A 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China is set to take effect Oct. 15.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 23, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said he is 'deeply concerned' about China’s anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed exports, in a press release on Sept. 9. The Hill TImes photograph by Sam Garcia

Steel industry urges Ottawa to put ‘pedal to the floor’ regarding tariffs imposed on China imports

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 23, 2024
  • A 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China is set to take effect Oct. 15.

Steel industry urges Ottawa to put ‘pedal to the floor’ regarding tariffs imposed on China imports

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 23, 2024
  • A 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China is set to take effect Oct. 15.
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said he is 'deeply concerned' about China’s anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed exports, in a press release on Sept. 9. The Hill TImes photograph by Sam Garcia

Biotechnology momentum in Canada needs infusion of talent and anchor firms, say industry reps

  • Canada has several prominent life science firms, but none can be considered an anchor company, according to a report by the adMare Institute released
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 18, 2024
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the government is committed to supporting innovation in the life sciences sector to ensure Canadians have access to 'cutting-edge medical technologies to keep them safe,' in a July 9 press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Biotechnology momentum in Canada needs infusion of talent and anchor firms, say industry reps

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 18, 2024
  • Canada has several prominent life science firms, but none can be considered an anchor company, according to a report by the adMare Institute released

Biotechnology momentum in Canada needs infusion of talent and anchor firms, say industry reps

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 18, 2024
  • Canada has several prominent life science firms, but none can be considered an anchor company, according to a report by the adMare Institute released
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the government is committed to supporting innovation in the life sciences sector to ensure Canadians have access to 'cutting-edge medical technologies to keep them safe,' in a July 9 press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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‘Tense’ fall sitting begins, with Liberals under pressure from Conservatives, NDP, and Bloc Québécois, say pollsters, lobbyists

  • The House is back. Get ready for a lot more parliamentary tactics, a lot more focus on the House, and a lot more of
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 16, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. It's going to be a tense few months in the House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘Tense’ fall sitting begins, with Liberals under pressure from Conservatives, NDP, and Bloc Québécois, say pollsters, lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 16, 2024
  • The House is back. Get ready for a lot more parliamentary tactics, a lot more focus on the House, and a lot more of

‘Tense’ fall sitting begins, with Liberals under pressure from Conservatives, NDP, and Bloc Québécois, say pollsters, lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 16, 2024
  • The House is back. Get ready for a lot more parliamentary tactics, a lot more focus on the House, and a lot more of
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. It's going to be a tense few months in the House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Environmental group wants clean power regulations without delay, calls electricity sector concerns ‘scaremongering’

  • A final version of Clean Electricity Regulations, intended to help Canada achieve a net-zero electrical grid by 2035, are expected to be published later
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said 'building out a clean electricity system will help us fight climate change and power a prosperous Canadian net-zero economy,' in a Natural Resources press release on June 10. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Environmental group wants clean power regulations without delay, calls electricity sector concerns ‘scaremongering’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
  • A final version of Clean Electricity Regulations, intended to help Canada achieve a net-zero electrical grid by 2035, are expected to be published later

Environmental group wants clean power regulations without delay, calls electricity sector concerns ‘scaremongering’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
  • A final version of Clean Electricity Regulations, intended to help Canada achieve a net-zero electrical grid by 2035, are expected to be published later
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said 'building out a clean electricity system will help us fight climate change and power a prosperous Canadian net-zero economy,' in a Natural Resources press release on June 10. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Domestic EV market needs more support following tariff on Chinese-made vehicles, say advocates

  • A 100-per-cent surtax on all Chinese-made EVs will come into effect on Oct. 1, and a 25-per-cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a Finance press release that the Liberal government 'is moving forward with decisive action to level the playing field, protect Canadian workers, and match measures taken by key trading partners.' THe Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Domestic EV market needs more support following tariff on Chinese-made vehicles, say advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
  • A 100-per-cent surtax on all Chinese-made EVs will come into effect on Oct. 1, and a 25-per-cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum

Domestic EV market needs more support following tariff on Chinese-made vehicles, say advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
  • A 100-per-cent surtax on all Chinese-made EVs will come into effect on Oct. 1, and a 25-per-cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a Finance press release that the Liberal government 'is moving forward with decisive action to level the playing field, protect Canadian workers, and match measures taken by key trading partners.' THe Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Some Grit staffers try to ‘get ahead of the curve’ in private sector outreach before next election

  • Some lobby firms are fielding inquiries from Liberal staffers looking for new jobs this summer, which one lobbyist says is part of a natural
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 2, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The next federal election will be in October 2025, or sooner, and polling has suggested for more than a year that it will bring a change in government. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Some Grit staffers try to ‘get ahead of the curve’ in private sector outreach before next election

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 2, 2024
  • Some lobby firms are fielding inquiries from Liberal staffers looking for new jobs this summer, which one lobbyist says is part of a natural

Some Grit staffers try to ‘get ahead of the curve’ in private sector outreach before next election

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 2, 2024
  • Some lobby firms are fielding inquiries from Liberal staffers looking for new jobs this summer, which one lobbyist says is part of a natural
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The next federal election will be in October 2025, or sooner, and polling has suggested for more than a year that it will bring a change in government. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Lobbying change requiring more detail in comms reports draws concern about advocacy ‘chill’ from GRIC and PAAC

  • Starting on Oct. 1, lobbyists will need to tie the subject in a communication report to the matching details in a lobbyist’s registration file.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 30, 2024
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger announced an intention to 'work toward enhancing transparency by creating mechanisms to identify both the general subject matter as well as the related details in communication reports,' in her office's annual report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lobbying change requiring more detail in comms reports draws concern about advocacy ‘chill’ from GRIC and PAAC

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 30, 2024
  • Starting on Oct. 1, lobbyists will need to tie the subject in a communication report to the matching details in a lobbyist’s registration file.

Lobbying change requiring more detail in comms reports draws concern about advocacy ‘chill’ from GRIC and PAAC

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 30, 2024
  • Starting on Oct. 1, lobbyists will need to tie the subject in a communication report to the matching details in a lobbyist’s registration file.
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger announced an intention to 'work toward enhancing transparency by creating mechanisms to identify both the general subject matter as well as the related details in communication reports,' in her office's annual report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fossil fuel sector lobbying analysis shows ‘relentless’ advocacy, says environmental group’s report

  • Representatives of fossil fuel firms and industry groups held an average of nearly five meetings per working day with public office holders in 2023,
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said that the Liberal government's 'suite of major investment tax credits, including for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, is creating more good-paying jobs across Canada,' and 'is helping Canada meet its net-zero by 2050 target,' in a Finance press release on Aug. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fossil fuel sector lobbying analysis shows ‘relentless’ advocacy, says environmental group’s report

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
  • Representatives of fossil fuel firms and industry groups held an average of nearly five meetings per working day with public office holders in 2023,

Fossil fuel sector lobbying analysis shows ‘relentless’ advocacy, says environmental group’s report

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
  • Representatives of fossil fuel firms and industry groups held an average of nearly five meetings per working day with public office holders in 2023,
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said that the Liberal government's 'suite of major investment tax credits, including for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, is creating more good-paying jobs across Canada,' and 'is helping Canada meet its net-zero by 2050 target,' in a Finance press release on Aug. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

March towards clean electricity grid draws out advocacy in environment-focused July lobbying

  • Final Clean Electricity Regulations, intended to support a net-zero electricity grid, are expected to be published later this year.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that 'setting new rules for cleaner power plants is already stimulating investments in lower-cost renewable energy and positioning Canada to be a global clean energy superpower,' in a Natural Resources press release in June. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

March towards clean electricity grid draws out advocacy in environment-focused July lobbying

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
  • Final Clean Electricity Regulations, intended to support a net-zero electricity grid, are expected to be published later this year.

March towards clean electricity grid draws out advocacy in environment-focused July lobbying

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
  • Final Clean Electricity Regulations, intended to support a net-zero electricity grid, are expected to be published later this year.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that 'setting new rules for cleaner power plants is already stimulating investments in lower-cost renewable energy and positioning Canada to be a global clean energy superpower,' in a Natural Resources press release in June. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade