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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.

Innovation strategy, particularly in high-tech sectors, needed as Canada diversifies trade, say experts

  • Reversing Canada’s weak innovation performance is 'more urgent than ever,' according to a report by the Council of Canadian Academies.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 2, 2026
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon announced a combined investment of more than $3.5-million for two Ontario firms, Voltera Inc. and Blake Medical, as they expand, build and 'adopt innovative technologies,' according to a FedDev Ontario press release on Jan. 14, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Innovation strategy, particularly in high-tech sectors, needed as Canada diversifies trade, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 2, 2026
  • Reversing Canada’s weak innovation performance is 'more urgent than ever,' according to a report by the Council of Canadian Academies.

Innovation strategy, particularly in high-tech sectors, needed as Canada diversifies trade, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 2, 2026
  • Reversing Canada’s weak innovation performance is 'more urgent than ever,' according to a report by the Council of Canadian Academies.
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon announced a combined investment of more than $3.5-million for two Ontario firms, Voltera Inc. and Blake Medical, as they expand, build and 'adopt innovative technologies,' according to a FedDev Ontario press release on Jan. 14, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Housing Minister Robertson ‘well regarded’ for municipal background, but needs a vision for housing, say sector experts

  • Canada is still nowhere near the level needed to make housing affordable for the middle class, and despite Robertson's municipal bonafides, the federal plan
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 28, 2026
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson said the Liberal government 'is making generational investments that will build our economy and make our communities stronger,' in a Jan. 19 press release announcing funds that have resulted in 59,000 housing units in communities across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Housing Minister Robertson ‘well regarded’ for municipal background, but needs a vision for housing, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 28, 2026
  • Canada is still nowhere near the level needed to make housing affordable for the middle class, and despite Robertson's municipal bonafides, the federal plan

Housing Minister Robertson ‘well regarded’ for municipal background, but needs a vision for housing, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 28, 2026
  • Canada is still nowhere near the level needed to make housing affordable for the middle class, and despite Robertson's municipal bonafides, the federal plan
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson said the Liberal government 'is making generational investments that will build our economy and make our communities stronger,' in a Jan. 19 press release announcing funds that have resulted in 59,000 housing units in communities across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Unprecedented’ 2025 for canola industry, with record-breaking economic lobbying

  • More than a third (33.9 per cent) of all federal advocacy in 2025 was about economic development, setting a new record in annual lobbying.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 26, 2026
The top 10 most-lobbied cabinet ministers in 2025: Tim Hodgson, top left, Mélanie Joly, Julie Dabrusin, Jill McKnight, and Heath MacDonald; Mark Carney, bottom left, François-Philippe Champagne, Dominic LeBlanc, Steven MacKinnon, and Evan Solomon. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘Unprecedented’ 2025 for canola industry, with record-breaking economic lobbying

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 26, 2026
  • More than a third (33.9 per cent) of all federal advocacy in 2025 was about economic development, setting a new record in annual lobbying.

‘Unprecedented’ 2025 for canola industry, with record-breaking economic lobbying

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 26, 2026
  • More than a third (33.9 per cent) of all federal advocacy in 2025 was about economic development, setting a new record in annual lobbying.
The top 10 most-lobbied cabinet ministers in 2025: Tim Hodgson, top left, Mélanie Joly, Julie Dabrusin, Jill McKnight, and Heath MacDonald; Mark Carney, bottom left, François-Philippe Champagne, Dominic LeBlanc, Steven MacKinnon, and Evan Solomon. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

House winter session expected to be ‘very consequential’ with affordability issues, global trade, and possible referendums, say politicos

  • If an election were held today, the Liberals would capture 41 per cent of voters, while the Conservatives would take 39 per cent, according
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 26, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. The House returns on Jan. 26. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

House winter session expected to be ‘very consequential’ with affordability issues, global trade, and possible referendums, say politicos

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 26, 2026
  • If an election were held today, the Liberals would capture 41 per cent of voters, while the Conservatives would take 39 per cent, according

House winter session expected to be ‘very consequential’ with affordability issues, global trade, and possible referendums, say politicos

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 26, 2026
  • If an election were held today, the Liberals would capture 41 per cent of voters, while the Conservatives would take 39 per cent, according
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. The House returns on Jan. 26. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘It’s like molasses in January’: pharmacare implementation stalled, say health-care groups, but others argue time needed to get deals right

  • Only British Columbia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, and the Yukon have reached pharmacare deals with the federal government, covering contraception and diabetes medications.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 19, 2026
Health Minister Marjorie Michel's office told The Hill Times that she continues to have conversations with provinces and territories about pharmacare. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s like molasses in January’: pharmacare implementation stalled, say health-care groups, but others argue time needed to get deals right

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 19, 2026
  • Only British Columbia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, and the Yukon have reached pharmacare deals with the federal government, covering contraception and diabetes medications.

‘It’s like molasses in January’: pharmacare implementation stalled, say health-care groups, but others argue time needed to get deals right

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 19, 2026
  • Only British Columbia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, and the Yukon have reached pharmacare deals with the federal government, covering contraception and diabetes medications.
Health Minister Marjorie Michel's office told The Hill Times that she continues to have conversations with provinces and territories about pharmacare. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada will have to expand trade with undemocratic countries to fight losses in U.S. trade war, say foreign policy experts

  • Canada is at serious risk in 2026 from the 'political revolution' currently underway in the U.S., and there is likely no scenario where Canada
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 19, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently engaged in a multi-stop international visit to China and Qatar, should be employing a communications strategy to bring Canadians on board in a far more substantive way, says John Delacourt, a former director of communications for the Liberal Research Bureau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada will have to expand trade with undemocratic countries to fight losses in U.S. trade war, say foreign policy experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 19, 2026
  • Canada is at serious risk in 2026 from the 'political revolution' currently underway in the U.S., and there is likely no scenario where Canada

Canada will have to expand trade with undemocratic countries to fight losses in U.S. trade war, say foreign policy experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 19, 2026
  • Canada is at serious risk in 2026 from the 'political revolution' currently underway in the U.S., and there is likely no scenario where Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently engaged in a multi-stop international visit to China and Qatar, should be employing a communications strategy to bring Canadians on board in a far more substantive way, says John Delacourt, a former director of communications for the Liberal Research Bureau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s auto sector ‘hangs in the balance’ as CUSMA review looms in 2026: ‘there’s no sugar-coating it, this is going to be a critical year for the industry’

  • U.S. President Donald Trump recently said in December that he may let CUSMA expire or work out another deal with Canada and Mexico.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 12, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump will participate in the first joint review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement in July. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Canada’s auto sector ‘hangs in the balance’ as CUSMA review looms in 2026: ‘there’s no sugar-coating it, this is going to be a critical year for the industry’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 12, 2026
  • U.S. President Donald Trump recently said in December that he may let CUSMA expire or work out another deal with Canada and Mexico.

Canada’s auto sector ‘hangs in the balance’ as CUSMA review looms in 2026: ‘there’s no sugar-coating it, this is going to be a critical year for the industry’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 12, 2026
  • U.S. President Donald Trump recently said in December that he may let CUSMA expire or work out another deal with Canada and Mexico.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump will participate in the first joint review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement in July. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Joly top-lobbied minister in November, universities push to attract research talent driven away from U.S.

  • U15 Canada CEO Robert Asselin says 'now is the time to come to Canada and build your career at our world-class research universities.'
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 30, 2025
On Dec. 9, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced $1.7-billion to launch the Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Joly top-lobbied minister in November, universities push to attract research talent driven away from U.S.

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 30, 2025
  • U15 Canada CEO Robert Asselin says 'now is the time to come to Canada and build your career at our world-class research universities.'

Joly top-lobbied minister in November, universities push to attract research talent driven away from U.S.

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 30, 2025
  • U15 Canada CEO Robert Asselin says 'now is the time to come to Canada and build your career at our world-class research universities.'
On Dec. 9, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced $1.7-billion to launch the Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Record-breaking November lobbying sees U.S. trade war and federal budget among top concerns

  • The House Ethics Committee is planning to embark on a review of the Lobbying Act in 2026 after wrapping up its current study into
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 24, 2025
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger has been pushing for a review of the Lobbying Act since she was appointed to her role in 2017. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Record-breaking November lobbying sees U.S. trade war and federal budget among top concerns

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 24, 2025
  • The House Ethics Committee is planning to embark on a review of the Lobbying Act in 2026 after wrapping up its current study into

Record-breaking November lobbying sees U.S. trade war and federal budget among top concerns

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 24, 2025
  • The House Ethics Committee is planning to embark on a review of the Lobbying Act in 2026 after wrapping up its current study into
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger has been pushing for a review of the Lobbying Act since she was appointed to her role in 2017. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Stalled legislation means Liberals ‘on the hunt’ for opposition MPs to cross over to achieve majority, say politicos

  • Seven bills tabled since the start of the 45th Parliament began reached royal assent before the winter break, of which three, C-6, C-7 and
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured Dec. 18, 2025, where the federal and Ontario governments signed a cooperation agreement to work together on development projects. Meanwhile, Carney said opposition MPs who choose to cross the floor are 'attracted by what we are doing,' as reported by Global News on Dec. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Stalled legislation means Liberals ‘on the hunt’ for opposition MPs to cross over to achieve majority, say politicos

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 22, 2025
  • Seven bills tabled since the start of the 45th Parliament began reached royal assent before the winter break, of which three, C-6, C-7 and

Stalled legislation means Liberals ‘on the hunt’ for opposition MPs to cross over to achieve majority, say politicos

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 22, 2025
  • Seven bills tabled since the start of the 45th Parliament began reached royal assent before the winter break, of which three, C-6, C-7 and
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured Dec. 18, 2025, where the federal and Ontario governments signed a cooperation agreement to work together on development projects. Meanwhile, Carney said opposition MPs who choose to cross the floor are 'attracted by what we are doing,' as reported by Global News on Dec. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget bill waits for House’s January return as ‘slow’ session comes to a close

  • The Liberals' budget implementation bill completed second reading on Dec. 10, and will be considered by the House Finance Committee after the House returns
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 15, 2025
To help pass legislation, Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, is 'going to have to find dance partners on a case-by-case basis,' says Garry Keller, a vice-president at StrategyCorp, and a former Conservative Hill staffer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget bill waits for House’s January return as ‘slow’ session comes to a close

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 15, 2025
  • The Liberals' budget implementation bill completed second reading on Dec. 10, and will be considered by the House Finance Committee after the House returns

Budget bill waits for House’s January return as ‘slow’ session comes to a close

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 15, 2025
  • The Liberals' budget implementation bill completed second reading on Dec. 10, and will be considered by the House Finance Committee after the House returns
To help pass legislation, Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, is 'going to have to find dance partners on a case-by-case basis,' says Garry Keller, a vice-president at StrategyCorp, and a former Conservative Hill staffer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Renewable energy sector adds concerns about wind-tower costs to steel industry crisis talks: ‘there’s a ton of urgency’

  • The tightened tariff rate quotas for steel imports from non-free trade agreement partners will come into force on Dec. 26.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 14, 2025
To help protect Canada’s steel industry, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new measures in November, including for imposition of a global 25 per cent tariff on targeted imported steel-derivative products such as wind towers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Renewable energy sector adds concerns about wind-tower costs to steel industry crisis talks: ‘there’s a ton of urgency’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 14, 2025
  • The tightened tariff rate quotas for steel imports from non-free trade agreement partners will come into force on Dec. 26.

Renewable energy sector adds concerns about wind-tower costs to steel industry crisis talks: ‘there’s a ton of urgency’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 14, 2025
  • The tightened tariff rate quotas for steel imports from non-free trade agreement partners will come into force on Dec. 26.
To help protect Canada’s steel industry, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new measures in November, including for imposition of a global 25 per cent tariff on targeted imported steel-derivative products such as wind towers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Likelihood of reaching long-term climate goals unclear until more details emerge from Alberta MOU, say environment experts

  • The Canadian Climate Institute released data in September showing that Canada made no progress on reducing emissions in 2024, and predicted that the 2030
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 10, 2025
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin told the House Environment Committee on Dec. 1 that the Liberal government remains committed to its 2030 emissions-reduction targets, despite the MOU deal outlining conditions for a new bitumen pipeline. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Likelihood of reaching long-term climate goals unclear until more details emerge from Alberta MOU, say environment experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 10, 2025
  • The Canadian Climate Institute released data in September showing that Canada made no progress on reducing emissions in 2024, and predicted that the 2030

Likelihood of reaching long-term climate goals unclear until more details emerge from Alberta MOU, say environment experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 10, 2025
  • The Canadian Climate Institute released data in September showing that Canada made no progress on reducing emissions in 2024, and predicted that the 2030
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin told the House Environment Committee on Dec. 1 that the Liberal government remains committed to its 2030 emissions-reduction targets, despite the MOU deal outlining conditions for a new bitumen pipeline. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Dabrusin top-lobbied cabinet minister, Nature Canada pushes for nature strategy after absence of support in budget

  • A nature strategy to protect Canada's biodiversity was released in June, 2024, but has yet to be funded and implemented.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 8, 2025
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin appears at the House Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development on Dec. 1, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Dabrusin top-lobbied cabinet minister, Nature Canada pushes for nature strategy after absence of support in budget

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 8, 2025
  • A nature strategy to protect Canada's biodiversity was released in June, 2024, but has yet to be funded and implemented.

Dabrusin top-lobbied cabinet minister, Nature Canada pushes for nature strategy after absence of support in budget

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 8, 2025
  • A nature strategy to protect Canada's biodiversity was released in June, 2024, but has yet to be funded and implemented.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin appears at the House Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development on Dec. 1, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa-Alberta energy deal could open door for other provinces to pursue weakened climate policies, say environmental experts: ‘this is just a massive step back’

  • Under the MOU, Ottawa's commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 8, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 27, outlining a shared commitment to establish Canada as 'a global energy superpower.' The HIll Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Ottawa-Alberta energy deal could open door for other provinces to pursue weakened climate policies, say environmental experts: ‘this is just a massive step back’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 8, 2025
  • Under the MOU, Ottawa's commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.

Ottawa-Alberta energy deal could open door for other provinces to pursue weakened climate policies, say environmental experts: ‘this is just a massive step back’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 8, 2025
  • Under the MOU, Ottawa's commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 27, outlining a shared commitment to establish Canada as 'a global energy superpower.' The HIll Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Arctic Infrastructure Fund ‘a good start,’ but clarity needed on projects and dual-use priorities, say experts

  • Pierre Leblanc, a retired colonel and former commander of the Canadian Forces in the Arctic, says $1-billion won’t be near enough.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 1, 2025
“The all-season roads, ports, highways, and other trade-enabling infrastructure we build through the fund will spur growth and better connect northern and Indigenous communities to the Canadian economy and the world,” says a statement from Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty about the Arctic Infrastructure Fund. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Arctic Infrastructure Fund ‘a good start,’ but clarity needed on projects and dual-use priorities, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 1, 2025
  • Pierre Leblanc, a retired colonel and former commander of the Canadian Forces in the Arctic, says $1-billion won’t be near enough.

Arctic Infrastructure Fund ‘a good start,’ but clarity needed on projects and dual-use priorities, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 1, 2025
  • Pierre Leblanc, a retired colonel and former commander of the Canadian Forces in the Arctic, says $1-billion won’t be near enough.
“The all-season roads, ports, highways, and other trade-enabling infrastructure we build through the fund will spur growth and better connect northern and Indigenous communities to the Canadian economy and the world,” says a statement from Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty about the Arctic Infrastructure Fund. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal budget on course for royal assent, election may not be until 2027, say strategists

  • The implementation bill for the 2025 budget is making its way through the House and Senate, and at least one more opposition day will
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, is looked upon favourably by 34 per cent of Canadians, while Prime Minister Mark Carney is approved by 52 per cent of Canadians, according to data from the Angus Reid Institute released on Nov. 17. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Liberal budget on course for royal assent, election may not be until 2027, say strategists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2025
  • The implementation bill for the 2025 budget is making its way through the House and Senate, and at least one more opposition day will

Liberal budget on course for royal assent, election may not be until 2027, say strategists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2025
  • The implementation bill for the 2025 budget is making its way through the House and Senate, and at least one more opposition day will
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, is looked upon favourably by 34 per cent of Canadians, while Prime Minister Mark Carney is approved by 52 per cent of Canadians, according to data from the Angus Reid Institute released on Nov. 17. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Budget investments in transportation, trade require long-term strategy and private sector support, say experts

  • The Nov. 4 budget announced $5-billion towards a Trade Diversification Corridors Fund intended to strengthen trade corridors across ports, rail, and roads; and $1-billion
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 26, 2025
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said that a total of $6-billion in the federal budget towards trade and transportation infrastructure will 'help Canadian businesses get their goods to new markets,' in a Nov. 21 Transport Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget investments in transportation, trade require long-term strategy and private sector support, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 26, 2025
  • The Nov. 4 budget announced $5-billion towards a Trade Diversification Corridors Fund intended to strengthen trade corridors across ports, rail, and roads; and $1-billion

Budget investments in transportation, trade require long-term strategy and private sector support, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 26, 2025
  • The Nov. 4 budget announced $5-billion towards a Trade Diversification Corridors Fund intended to strengthen trade corridors across ports, rail, and roads; and $1-billion
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said that a total of $6-billion in the federal budget towards trade and transportation infrastructure will 'help Canadian businesses get their goods to new markets,' in a Nov. 21 Transport Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Plans to boost defence industry must leverage aerospace, strong civil sector, say sector experts

  • A Defence Industrial Strategy, proposed with an initial investment of $6.6-billion in the budget, is intended to develop Canada's defence industrial base with more
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Nov. 4 that the Defence Industrial Strategy and the Defence Investment Agency would build up this country's defence industry by strengthening Canadian businesses and supporting Canadian workers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Plans to boost defence industry must leverage aerospace, strong civil sector, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2025
  • A Defence Industrial Strategy, proposed with an initial investment of $6.6-billion in the budget, is intended to develop Canada's defence industrial base with more

Plans to boost defence industry must leverage aerospace, strong civil sector, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2025
  • A Defence Industrial Strategy, proposed with an initial investment of $6.6-billion in the budget, is intended to develop Canada's defence industrial base with more
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Nov. 4 that the Defence Industrial Strategy and the Defence Investment Agency would build up this country's defence industry by strengthening Canadian businesses and supporting Canadian workers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Defence focus in budget signals turning point, but some defence experts wary about lack of detail

  • Defence spending promises in the 2025 budget are 'seizing the moment,' but lack previous specificity, says Conference of Defence Associations Institute director of research
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 19, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney cited 'an increasingly dangerous and divided world' for why Canada must assert its sovereignty, build its defence industrial capacity, and meet a NATO defence commitment this year, in a June 9 statement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Defence focus in budget signals turning point, but some defence experts wary about lack of detail

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 19, 2025
  • Defence spending promises in the 2025 budget are 'seizing the moment,' but lack previous specificity, says Conference of Defence Associations Institute director of research

Defence focus in budget signals turning point, but some defence experts wary about lack of detail

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 19, 2025
  • Defence spending promises in the 2025 budget are 'seizing the moment,' but lack previous specificity, says Conference of Defence Associations Institute director of research
Prime Minister Mark Carney cited 'an increasingly dangerous and divided world' for why Canada must assert its sovereignty, build its defence industrial capacity, and meet a NATO defence commitment this year, in a June 9 statement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget signals strong economic focus, but falls short in details like regulatory burden or clarity on defence spending, say experts, economists

  • 'There's an urgency that if we don't go big, then we're going to fall short,' says Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 17, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured holding up the budget document on Nov. 4, 2025, before heading into the House to table it. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget signals strong economic focus, but falls short in details like regulatory burden or clarity on defence spending, say experts, economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 17, 2025
  • 'There's an urgency that if we don't go big, then we're going to fall short,' says Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business

Budget signals strong economic focus, but falls short in details like regulatory burden or clarity on defence spending, say experts, economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 17, 2025
  • 'There's an urgency that if we don't go big, then we're going to fall short,' says Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured holding up the budget document on Nov. 4, 2025, before heading into the House to table it. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As Canada feels the strain of U.S. trade war, pressure heats up on innovation sector

  • As border tensions create investment uncertainty, innovation in Canada should look at trade diversification and focusing less on commodities, say innovation experts.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 19, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly unveiled a three-pillar industrial strategy on Oct. 9 intended to support Canadian industries, create jobs, and attract global investment to protect Canada from the impacts of punishing American tariffs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As Canada feels the strain of U.S. trade war, pressure heats up on innovation sector

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 19, 2025
  • As border tensions create investment uncertainty, innovation in Canada should look at trade diversification and focusing less on commodities, say innovation experts.

As Canada feels the strain of U.S. trade war, pressure heats up on innovation sector

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 19, 2025
  • As border tensions create investment uncertainty, innovation in Canada should look at trade diversification and focusing less on commodities, say innovation experts.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly unveiled a three-pillar industrial strategy on Oct. 9 intended to support Canadian industries, create jobs, and attract global investment to protect Canada from the impacts of punishing American tariffs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada Strong and Free fundraising emails using ‘crisis rhetoric,’ to stoke distrust in government and media, say comms experts, pollsters

  • Recent fundraising emails from the Canada Strong and Free Network tap into anxiety and pessimism and are 'textbook dog whistle politics,' says pollster Nik
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 13, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
In a recent fundraising email, the Canada Strong and Free Network said that leaders such as Prime Minister Mark Carney 'betray Canadian values.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada Strong and Free fundraising emails using ‘crisis rhetoric,’ to stoke distrust in government and media, say comms experts, pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 13, 2025
  • Recent fundraising emails from the Canada Strong and Free Network tap into anxiety and pessimism and are 'textbook dog whistle politics,' says pollster Nik

Canada Strong and Free fundraising emails using ‘crisis rhetoric,’ to stoke distrust in government and media, say comms experts, pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 13, 2025
  • Recent fundraising emails from the Canada Strong and Free Network tap into anxiety and pessimism and are 'textbook dog whistle politics,' says pollster Nik
Mark Carney
In a recent fundraising email, the Canada Strong and Free Network said that leaders such as Prime Minister Mark Carney 'betray Canadian values.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Easter Seals, CFIB lobbying feds to end Canada Post’s strike

  • The strike by Canada Post workers has put a halt on mail and parcel deliveries nationwide since Sept. 25, but the union representing postal
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 13, 2025
Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Joël Lightbound, who recently announced reforms intended to modernize Canada Post, met with members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers on Oct. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Easter Seals, CFIB lobbying feds to end Canada Post’s strike

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 13, 2025
  • The strike by Canada Post workers has put a halt on mail and parcel deliveries nationwide since Sept. 25, but the union representing postal

Easter Seals, CFIB lobbying feds to end Canada Post’s strike

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 13, 2025
  • The strike by Canada Post workers has put a halt on mail and parcel deliveries nationwide since Sept. 25, but the union representing postal
Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Joël Lightbound, who recently announced reforms intended to modernize Canada Post, met with members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers on Oct. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Overcoming infrastructure challenges requires better data sharing, say experts

  • Canada is facing an infrastructure deficit for new housing, and a funding deficit to manage the core assets already in place, says Canadian Infrastructure
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 8, 2025
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson said the new Build Canada Homes agency marks a turning point in how affordable housing is delivered in Canada, in a Sept. 19 press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Overcoming infrastructure challenges requires better data sharing, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 8, 2025
  • Canada is facing an infrastructure deficit for new housing, and a funding deficit to manage the core assets already in place, says Canadian Infrastructure

Overcoming infrastructure challenges requires better data sharing, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 8, 2025
  • Canada is facing an infrastructure deficit for new housing, and a funding deficit to manage the core assets already in place, says Canadian Infrastructure
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson said the new Build Canada Homes agency marks a turning point in how affordable housing is delivered in Canada, in a Sept. 19 press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trend of increasing mental health challenges requires much more funding, say health sector experts

  • The Canadian Mental Health Association reported in 2024 that the mental health of Canadians is three times worse than before COVID-19, and that no
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 6, 2025
On Sept. 2, Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced more than $30-million over four years towards strengthening and expanding the existing Integrated Youth Services Network of Networks across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trend of increasing mental health challenges requires much more funding, say health sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 6, 2025
  • The Canadian Mental Health Association reported in 2024 that the mental health of Canadians is three times worse than before COVID-19, and that no

Trend of increasing mental health challenges requires much more funding, say health sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 6, 2025
  • The Canadian Mental Health Association reported in 2024 that the mental health of Canadians is three times worse than before COVID-19, and that no
On Sept. 2, Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced more than $30-million over four years towards strengthening and expanding the existing Integrated Youth Services Network of Networks across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Keep that nation-to-nation concept strong,’ say Indigenous leaders, as Canada moves on major projects

  • David Chartrand, president of the Manitoba Métis Federation, says 'if you're asking us to trust you, you should have no problem signing legal documents
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 29, 2025
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty speaks with reporters after the Prime Minister’s First Nations summit on Bill C-5 in Gatineau, Que., on July 17, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Keep that nation-to-nation concept strong,’ say Indigenous leaders, as Canada moves on major projects

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 29, 2025
  • David Chartrand, president of the Manitoba Métis Federation, says 'if you're asking us to trust you, you should have no problem signing legal documents

‘Keep that nation-to-nation concept strong,’ say Indigenous leaders, as Canada moves on major projects

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 29, 2025
  • David Chartrand, president of the Manitoba Métis Federation, says 'if you're asking us to trust you, you should have no problem signing legal documents
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty speaks with reporters after the Prime Minister’s First Nations summit on Bill C-5 in Gatineau, Que., on July 17, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Lasting health-care system change requires national human resource strategy, say health experts

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s premiers will meet on Feb. 7 to discuss a new funding deal for health care with the provinces.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 6, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, Quebec Premier François Legault, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The prime minister will host a First Ministers' conference in Ottawa on Feb. 7 to hammer out a new health-care deal. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright

Lasting health-care system change requires national human resource strategy, say health experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 6, 2023
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s premiers will meet on Feb. 7 to discuss a new funding deal for health care with the provinces.

Lasting health-care system change requires national human resource strategy, say health experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 6, 2023
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s premiers will meet on Feb. 7 to discuss a new funding deal for health care with the provinces.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, Quebec Premier François Legault, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The prime minister will host a First Ministers' conference in Ottawa on Feb. 7 to hammer out a new health-care deal. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright

Quantum innovation depends on diversified startups investments, say experts

  • The Liberal government unveiled its $360-million National Quantum Strategy on Jan. 13 to support the growth of quantum sciences and technologies in Canada.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 1, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Canada is 'at the forefront ready to lead' in the quantum technologies sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Quantum innovation depends on diversified startups investments, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 1, 2023
  • The Liberal government unveiled its $360-million National Quantum Strategy on Jan. 13 to support the growth of quantum sciences and technologies in Canada.

Quantum innovation depends on diversified startups investments, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 1, 2023
  • The Liberal government unveiled its $360-million National Quantum Strategy on Jan. 13 to support the growth of quantum sciences and technologies in Canada.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Canada is 'at the forefront ready to lead' in the quantum technologies sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canola industry tops most-active voices in 2022 lobbying

  • Lobbying activity surged in 2022, with two organizations related to canola among the top ten most active organizations for the year.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 30, 2023
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said Ottawa's planned Next Policy Framework will 'help the [agriculture and agri-food] sector go even further,' in a press release from July 22, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canola industry tops most-active voices in 2022 lobbying

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 30, 2023
  • Lobbying activity surged in 2022, with two organizations related to canola among the top ten most active organizations for the year.

Canola industry tops most-active voices in 2022 lobbying

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 30, 2023
  • Lobbying activity surged in 2022, with two organizations related to canola among the top ten most active organizations for the year.
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said Ottawa's planned Next Policy Framework will 'help the [agriculture and agri-food] sector go even further,' in a press release from July 22, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Record-setting December finishes unprecedented year for lobbying activity

  • December set a new record for communication reports filed for that month, with economic development emerging as the top issue discussed overall.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 23, 2023
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen said 'there is more work to be done to ensure that all Canadians have access to quality, affordable housing,' in a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation press release from Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Record-setting December finishes unprecedented year for lobbying activity

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 23, 2023
  • December set a new record for communication reports filed for that month, with economic development emerging as the top issue discussed overall.

Record-setting December finishes unprecedented year for lobbying activity

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 23, 2023
  • December set a new record for communication reports filed for that month, with economic development emerging as the top issue discussed overall.
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen said 'there is more work to be done to ensure that all Canadians have access to quality, affordable housing,' in a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation press release from Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Shock’ to supply chains to come following eased COVID-19 restrictions in China

  • The Lunar New Year is a 'wildcard' when it comes to the possible spread of COVID-19 among migrant workers in China, says Alan Cai,
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 18, 2023
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the Liberal government 'will not hesitate to adjust measures to protect the health and safety of Canadians.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Shock’ to supply chains to come following eased COVID-19 restrictions in China

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 18, 2023
  • The Lunar New Year is a 'wildcard' when it comes to the possible spread of COVID-19 among migrant workers in China, says Alan Cai,

‘Shock’ to supply chains to come following eased COVID-19 restrictions in China

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 18, 2023
  • The Lunar New Year is a 'wildcard' when it comes to the possible spread of COVID-19 among migrant workers in China, says Alan Cai,
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the Liberal government 'will not hesitate to adjust measures to protect the health and safety of Canadians.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Heavy lobbying activity in 2022 in response to economic woes, say lobbyists

  • Federal lobbying activity surged in 2022, with 29,900 communication reports filed for the year so far.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 16, 2023
The Liberal government held public consultations between Nov. 16 and Dec. 16, 2022, to gather input for development of a pan-Canadian school food policy. Families Minister Karina Gould said that 'too many children at school are trying to learn on empty stomachs,' in an Employment and Social Development Canada press release from Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Heavy lobbying activity in 2022 in response to economic woes, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 16, 2023
  • Federal lobbying activity surged in 2022, with 29,900 communication reports filed for the year so far.

Heavy lobbying activity in 2022 in response to economic woes, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 16, 2023
  • Federal lobbying activity surged in 2022, with 29,900 communication reports filed for the year so far.
The Liberal government held public consultations between Nov. 16 and Dec. 16, 2022, to gather input for development of a pan-Canadian school food policy. Families Minister Karina Gould said that 'too many children at school are trying to learn on empty stomachs,' in an Employment and Social Development Canada press release from Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Targeted’ budget requires aggressive lobbying campaigns to be heard, say lobbyists

  • The federal government's 2023 budget may prioritize pre-existing Liberal commitments, rather than new ones, according to former Liberal staffer Kevin Bosch, now a managing
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 9, 2023
Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault said Ottawa's top priority in this year's budget is 'to support Canadians who need it most, and to increase Canada’s competitiveness and prosperity,' in a Finance Canada press release on Dec. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Targeted’ budget requires aggressive lobbying campaigns to be heard, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 9, 2023
  • The federal government's 2023 budget may prioritize pre-existing Liberal commitments, rather than new ones, according to former Liberal staffer Kevin Bosch, now a managing

‘Targeted’ budget requires aggressive lobbying campaigns to be heard, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 9, 2023
  • The federal government's 2023 budget may prioritize pre-existing Liberal commitments, rather than new ones, according to former Liberal staffer Kevin Bosch, now a managing
Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault said Ottawa's top priority in this year's budget is 'to support Canadians who need it most, and to increase Canada’s competitiveness and prosperity,' in a Finance Canada press release on Dec. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Innovation Minister Champagne top lobbied cabinet minister in 2022 with auto manufacturers among biggest lobbyists, so far

  • Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne appeared in the most communication reports for 2022 so far, followed by Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 28, 2022
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the Liberal government is 'cementing Canada’s leadership in the EV supply chain' in a Dec. 5 press release announcing the opening of a General Motors Canada electric-vehicle manufacturing plant in Ontario. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Innovation Minister Champagne top lobbied cabinet minister in 2022 with auto manufacturers among biggest lobbyists, so far

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 28, 2022
  • Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne appeared in the most communication reports for 2022 so far, followed by Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson.

Innovation Minister Champagne top lobbied cabinet minister in 2022 with auto manufacturers among biggest lobbyists, so far

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 28, 2022
  • Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne appeared in the most communication reports for 2022 so far, followed by Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the Liberal government is 'cementing Canada’s leadership in the EV supply chain' in a Dec. 5 press release announcing the opening of a General Motors Canada electric-vehicle manufacturing plant in Ontario. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Record-breaking lobbying activity in November with discussions about economy and federal budget

  • A new record for lobbying activity in a November was set last month, with organizations discussing the looming threat of recession and ways to
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 26, 2022
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the opening of pre-budget consultations on Dec. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Record-breaking lobbying activity in November with discussions about economy and federal budget

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 26, 2022
  • A new record for lobbying activity in a November was set last month, with organizations discussing the looming threat of recession and ways to

Record-breaking lobbying activity in November with discussions about economy and federal budget

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 26, 2022
  • A new record for lobbying activity in a November was set last month, with organizations discussing the looming threat of recession and ways to
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the opening of pre-budget consultations on Dec. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Proposed updates to Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct to face House Ethics Committee scrutiny in 2023

  • A 'cynicism around the revolving door between corporations, lobbyists, and political parties' may be addressed through review of the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct, says
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 19, 2022
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger released a proposal for changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct on Nov. 25. The House Ethics Committee will study these proposed changes in 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Proposed updates to Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct to face House Ethics Committee scrutiny in 2023

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 19, 2022
  • A 'cynicism around the revolving door between corporations, lobbyists, and political parties' may be addressed through review of the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct, says

Proposed updates to Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct to face House Ethics Committee scrutiny in 2023

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 19, 2022
  • A 'cynicism around the revolving door between corporations, lobbyists, and political parties' may be addressed through review of the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct, says
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger released a proposal for changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct on Nov. 25. The House Ethics Committee will study these proposed changes in 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Unambitious climate adaptation strategy needs clear goals for disaster mitigation, say climate experts, NDP MP

  • Ottawa released Canada’s first climate adaptation strategy in November, outlining goals relating to disaster resilience, biodiversity, infrastructure and the economy.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 12, 2022
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that 'the fight against climate change has reached our doorstep,' in a press release accompanying the release of Canada's National Adaptation Strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Unambitious climate adaptation strategy needs clear goals for disaster mitigation, say climate experts, NDP MP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 12, 2022
  • Ottawa released Canada’s first climate adaptation strategy in November, outlining goals relating to disaster resilience, biodiversity, infrastructure and the economy.

Unambitious climate adaptation strategy needs clear goals for disaster mitigation, say climate experts, NDP MP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 12, 2022
  • Ottawa released Canada’s first climate adaptation strategy in November, outlining goals relating to disaster resilience, biodiversity, infrastructure and the economy.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that 'the fight against climate change has reached our doorstep,' in a press release accompanying the release of Canada's National Adaptation Strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opportunity to advance Arctic infrastructure strategy in response to increased defence threats, say NDP MP, CSG senator

  • Arctic360 argues that Canada needs an Arctic infrastructure strategy to address issues facing northern communities related to telecommunications, energy, roads, ports and airports.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 7, 2022
In June, Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal said investments in northern infrastructure, defence capabilities and enhanced threat monitoring will benefit all inhabitants of Canada's northern communities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opportunity to advance Arctic infrastructure strategy in response to increased defence threats, say NDP MP, CSG senator

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 7, 2022
  • Arctic360 argues that Canada needs an Arctic infrastructure strategy to address issues facing northern communities related to telecommunications, energy, roads, ports and airports.

Opportunity to advance Arctic infrastructure strategy in response to increased defence threats, say NDP MP, CSG senator

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 7, 2022
  • Arctic360 argues that Canada needs an Arctic infrastructure strategy to address issues facing northern communities related to telecommunications, energy, roads, ports and airports.
In June, Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal said investments in northern infrastructure, defence capabilities and enhanced threat monitoring will benefit all inhabitants of Canada's northern communities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau, ministers emerge from Rouleau Commission testimony ‘relatively unscathed,’ say insiders

  • Pollster Nik Nanos said the inquiry reinforced what most Canadians already knew, which was that there was a 'hot mess' between different law enforcement
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE, JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 5, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears before the Public Order Emergency Commission at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa on Nov. 25, 2022, to provide testimony about the Freedom Convoy occupation and the government's invocation of the Emergencies Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau, ministers emerge from Rouleau Commission testimony ‘relatively unscathed,’ say insiders

News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE, JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 5, 2022
  • Pollster Nik Nanos said the inquiry reinforced what most Canadians already knew, which was that there was a 'hot mess' between different law enforcement

Trudeau, ministers emerge from Rouleau Commission testimony ‘relatively unscathed,’ say insiders

News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE, JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 5, 2022
  • Pollster Nik Nanos said the inquiry reinforced what most Canadians already knew, which was that there was a 'hot mess' between different law enforcement
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears before the Public Order Emergency Commission at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa on Nov. 25, 2022, to provide testimony about the Freedom Convoy occupation and the government's invocation of the Emergencies Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Improving diversity in GR space requires acknowledging change is possible, say Liberal MP, lobbyists

  • Government relations professionals in Canada identify as overwhelmingly white (82 per cent) and straight (80 per cent), according to an Abacus Data survey.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2022
The Government Relations Institute of Canada hosted a panel on diversity in government relations on Nov. 25. Among the participants were Liberal MP Greg Fergus, left, Tiéoulé Traoré of IBM Canada, and Bunmi Adeoye, senior vice-president of Proof Strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Jesse Cnockaert

Improving diversity in GR space requires acknowledging change is possible, say Liberal MP, lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2022
  • Government relations professionals in Canada identify as overwhelmingly white (82 per cent) and straight (80 per cent), according to an Abacus Data survey.

Improving diversity in GR space requires acknowledging change is possible, say Liberal MP, lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2022
  • Government relations professionals in Canada identify as overwhelmingly white (82 per cent) and straight (80 per cent), according to an Abacus Data survey.
The Government Relations Institute of Canada hosted a panel on diversity in government relations on Nov. 25. Among the participants were Liberal MP Greg Fergus, left, Tiéoulé Traoré of IBM Canada, and Bunmi Adeoye, senior vice-president of Proof Strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Jesse Cnockaert

More aggressive short-term climate goals needed in aviation sector, say NDP, climate activists

  • A goal for the aviation industry to source 10 per cent of fuel from sustainable sources by 2030 was set in the Liberal government's
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 28, 2022
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra released the Liberal government’s aviation climate action plan on Sept. 27, which set a target of net-zero emissions for Canada’s aviation sector by 2050. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

More aggressive short-term climate goals needed in aviation sector, say NDP, climate activists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 28, 2022
  • A goal for the aviation industry to source 10 per cent of fuel from sustainable sources by 2030 was set in the Liberal government's

More aggressive short-term climate goals needed in aviation sector, say NDP, climate activists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 28, 2022
  • A goal for the aviation industry to source 10 per cent of fuel from sustainable sources by 2030 was set in the Liberal government's
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra released the Liberal government’s aviation climate action plan on Sept. 27, which set a target of net-zero emissions for Canada’s aviation sector by 2050. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Military recruitment and retention crisis requires addressing low morale, housing availability, say Tory, NDP critics

  • Facing a shortfall of approximately 10,000 unfilled positions, the Canadian Armed Forces needs expedited training for personnel and more affordable housing access, say opposition
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 23, 2022
Defence Minister Anita Anand has previously said there are 'a number of tangible items' the Liberal government is undertaking related to recruitment and retention within the Canadian Armed Forces. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Military recruitment and retention crisis requires addressing low morale, housing availability, say Tory, NDP critics

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 23, 2022
  • Facing a shortfall of approximately 10,000 unfilled positions, the Canadian Armed Forces needs expedited training for personnel and more affordable housing access, say opposition

Military recruitment and retention crisis requires addressing low morale, housing availability, say Tory, NDP critics

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 23, 2022
  • Facing a shortfall of approximately 10,000 unfilled positions, the Canadian Armed Forces needs expedited training for personnel and more affordable housing access, say opposition
Defence Minister Anita Anand has previously said there are 'a number of tangible items' the Liberal government is undertaking related to recruitment and retention within the Canadian Armed Forces. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Affordable shelter, fertilizer emissions, and tourism topped lobbying issues in busiest October since 2018

  • YWCA Canada is calling for increased funding under the National Housing Strategy for a grants-based system to fully fund shelters that are specifically dedicated
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 21, 2022
Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured in a Hill scrum, said, 'Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home,' in an Infrastructure Canada press release on Nov. 15, in response to a report on chronic homelessness released by Auditor General Karen Hogan earlier that day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Affordable shelter, fertilizer emissions, and tourism topped lobbying issues in busiest October since 2018

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 21, 2022
  • YWCA Canada is calling for increased funding under the National Housing Strategy for a grants-based system to fully fund shelters that are specifically dedicated

Affordable shelter, fertilizer emissions, and tourism topped lobbying issues in busiest October since 2018

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 21, 2022
  • YWCA Canada is calling for increased funding under the National Housing Strategy for a grants-based system to fully fund shelters that are specifically dedicated
Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured in a Hill scrum, said, 'Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home,' in an Infrastructure Canada press release on Nov. 15, in response to a report on chronic homelessness released by Auditor General Karen Hogan earlier that day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ports in need of infrastructure improvements call for more flexible borrowing limits from government

  • The federal government plans to introduce legislative amendments in the coming months to update how Canada’s ports are managed and operated.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 14, 2022
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured on the Hill on Oct. 26, 2022, said ensuring that Canadians receive essential goods has been a 'top priority' for the Liberal government, in a Transport Canada press release from Oct. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ports in need of infrastructure improvements call for more flexible borrowing limits from government

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 14, 2022
  • The federal government plans to introduce legislative amendments in the coming months to update how Canada’s ports are managed and operated.

Ports in need of infrastructure improvements call for more flexible borrowing limits from government

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 14, 2022
  • The federal government plans to introduce legislative amendments in the coming months to update how Canada’s ports are managed and operated.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured on the Hill on Oct. 26, 2022, said ensuring that Canadians receive essential goods has been a 'top priority' for the Liberal government, in a Transport Canada press release from Oct. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Quality of journalism should be considered in eligibility for Bill C-18, says NDP MP

  • The House Heritage Committee is considering the possible impacts of changing the eligibility requirements under Bill C-18 for news organizations to engage in revenue
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 7, 2022
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather questioned Meta representatives during a Heritage Committee meeting on Oct. 28, in regards to a threat by the platform to block sharing of news content in Canada if Bill C-18 is passed without amendments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Quality of journalism should be considered in eligibility for Bill C-18, says NDP MP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 7, 2022
  • The House Heritage Committee is considering the possible impacts of changing the eligibility requirements under Bill C-18 for news organizations to engage in revenue

Quality of journalism should be considered in eligibility for Bill C-18, says NDP MP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 7, 2022
  • The House Heritage Committee is considering the possible impacts of changing the eligibility requirements under Bill C-18 for news organizations to engage in revenue
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather questioned Meta representatives during a Heritage Committee meeting on Oct. 28, in regards to a threat by the platform to block sharing of news content in Canada if Bill C-18 is passed without amendments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-11 amendments must define role of ‘international service,’ says RCI action committee spokesperson

  • Parliament, not the CBC, should be in charge of the mandate of Radio Canada International (RCI), according to a spokesperson for the RCI action
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 7, 2022
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez told the House Heritage Committee in June that Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, is 'about the obligations of platforms, not users,' and that the government has 'no intention of regulating what people post online.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-11 amendments must define role of ‘international service,’ says RCI action committee spokesperson

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 7, 2022
  • Parliament, not the CBC, should be in charge of the mandate of Radio Canada International (RCI), according to a spokesperson for the RCI action

Bill C-11 amendments must define role of ‘international service,’ says RCI action committee spokesperson

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 7, 2022
  • Parliament, not the CBC, should be in charge of the mandate of Radio Canada International (RCI), according to a spokesperson for the RCI action
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez told the House Heritage Committee in June that Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, is 'about the obligations of platforms, not users,' and that the government has 'no intention of regulating what people post online.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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