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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.

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

U.S. war on science has ‘damaged’ Canada’s research ecosystem, but also offers opportunity, say university advocates

  • The gutting of science funding in the U.S. hurts research everywhere, including in Canada, says Gabriel Miller, president and CEO of Universities Canada.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 24, 2025
In a July 9 press release, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Canada's researchers 'aren’t just imagining the future—they’re building it,' with work covering topics such as pandemic readiness and cutting-edge technology. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. war on science has ‘damaged’ Canada’s research ecosystem, but also offers opportunity, say university advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 24, 2025
  • The gutting of science funding in the U.S. hurts research everywhere, including in Canada, says Gabriel Miller, president and CEO of Universities Canada.

U.S. war on science has ‘damaged’ Canada’s research ecosystem, but also offers opportunity, say university advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 24, 2025
  • The gutting of science funding in the U.S. hurts research everywhere, including in Canada, says Gabriel Miller, president and CEO of Universities Canada.
In a July 9 press release, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Canada's researchers 'aren’t just imagining the future—they’re building it,' with work covering topics such as pandemic readiness and cutting-edge technology. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Struggling auto sector promises deep engagement as wheels set to turn on CUSMA consultations

  • Brian Kingston, president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, said 'There's simply too much at stake' regarding CUSMA negotiations.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 22, 2025
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc's office said on Sept. 17 that Canada would launch public consultations for CUSMA 'in the near future.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Struggling auto sector promises deep engagement as wheels set to turn on CUSMA consultations

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 22, 2025
  • Brian Kingston, president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, said 'There's simply too much at stake' regarding CUSMA negotiations.

Struggling auto sector promises deep engagement as wheels set to turn on CUSMA consultations

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 22, 2025
  • Brian Kingston, president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, said 'There's simply too much at stake' regarding CUSMA negotiations.
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc's office said on Sept. 17 that Canada would launch public consultations for CUSMA 'in the near future.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hodgson, Dabrusin top-lobbied cabinet ministers last month as energy, environment lead the lobby charts

  • According to the federal Lobbyists' Registry, top communications last month with the energy and environment ministers dealt with major international pacts, such as trading
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 22, 2025
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, left, and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson were the top-lobbied cabinet ministers in August. Dabrusin recently said 'more work is needed to secure an effective global treaty that addresses the entire lifecycle of plastics.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Hodgson, Dabrusin top-lobbied cabinet ministers last month as energy, environment lead the lobby charts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 22, 2025
  • According to the federal Lobbyists' Registry, top communications last month with the energy and environment ministers dealt with major international pacts, such as trading

Hodgson, Dabrusin top-lobbied cabinet ministers last month as energy, environment lead the lobby charts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 22, 2025
  • According to the federal Lobbyists' Registry, top communications last month with the energy and environment ministers dealt with major international pacts, such as trading
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, left, and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson were the top-lobbied cabinet ministers in August. Dabrusin recently said 'more work is needed to secure an effective global treaty that addresses the entire lifecycle of plastics.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Cabinet chief of staff Savannah DeWolfe talks managing an ‘intense’ Hill job

  • For rookies starting out on the Hill, DeWolfe emphasized the importance of communication, and providing the full picture regarding decisions.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 17, 2025
Savannah DeWolfe, left, alongside her boss now-Justice Minister Sean Fraser at the United Nations International Migration Review Forum in New York City in May 2022. At the time, Fraser was immigration minister, and DeWolfe was his director of policy and legal affairs. Photograph courtesy of Savannah DeWolfe

Cabinet chief of staff Savannah DeWolfe talks managing an ‘intense’ Hill job

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 17, 2025
  • For rookies starting out on the Hill, DeWolfe emphasized the importance of communication, and providing the full picture regarding decisions.

Cabinet chief of staff Savannah DeWolfe talks managing an ‘intense’ Hill job

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 17, 2025
  • For rookies starting out on the Hill, DeWolfe emphasized the importance of communication, and providing the full picture regarding decisions.
Savannah DeWolfe, left, alongside her boss now-Justice Minister Sean Fraser at the United Nations International Migration Review Forum in New York City in May 2022. At the time, Fraser was immigration minister, and DeWolfe was his director of policy and legal affairs. Photograph courtesy of Savannah DeWolfe

‘All-hands-on-deck’ fall session as Liberals face pressure to deliver, say lobbyists, pollsters

  • Conservatives will face pressure since the Liberals have 'effectively stolen' some policy directions, such as increased defence spending and building energy infrastructure, says pollster
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 15, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The House returned on Sept. 15 following the summer break, while the Senate is scheduled to come back on Sept. 23. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘All-hands-on-deck’ fall session as Liberals face pressure to deliver, say lobbyists, pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 15, 2025
  • Conservatives will face pressure since the Liberals have 'effectively stolen' some policy directions, such as increased defence spending and building energy infrastructure, says pollster

‘All-hands-on-deck’ fall session as Liberals face pressure to deliver, say lobbyists, pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 15, 2025
  • Conservatives will face pressure since the Liberals have 'effectively stolen' some policy directions, such as increased defence spending and building energy infrastructure, says pollster
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The House returned on Sept. 15 following the summer break, while the Senate is scheduled to come back on Sept. 23. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Environmental groups, LNG advocates conflict over natural gas demand as Major Projects Office launches

  • Climate Action Network Canada sees a focus on LNG as a 'move in the wrong direction,' while the Canadian Gas Association says that domestic
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 8, 2025
In an Aug. 29 press release, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, 'We are moving at a speed not seen in generations to build ports, railways, energy grids—the major projects that will unlock Canada’s full economic potential and build Canada strong.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Environmental groups, LNG advocates conflict over natural gas demand as Major Projects Office launches

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 8, 2025
  • Climate Action Network Canada sees a focus on LNG as a 'move in the wrong direction,' while the Canadian Gas Association says that domestic

Environmental groups, LNG advocates conflict over natural gas demand as Major Projects Office launches

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 8, 2025
  • Climate Action Network Canada sees a focus on LNG as a 'move in the wrong direction,' while the Canadian Gas Association says that domestic
In an Aug. 29 press release, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, 'We are moving at a speed not seen in generations to build ports, railways, energy grids—the major projects that will unlock Canada’s full economic potential and build Canada strong.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Build Canada Homes must prioritize ‘right’ kind of housing, affordability and green energy, say advocates

  • The Build Canada Homes initiative, which aims to double national housing output to 500,000 new homes per year, is expected to launch this fall.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney promised in his election platform that his government would invest $6-billion in the Build Canada Homes initiative. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Build Canada Homes must prioritize ‘right’ kind of housing, affordability and green energy, say advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 7, 2025
  • The Build Canada Homes initiative, which aims to double national housing output to 500,000 new homes per year, is expected to launch this fall.

Build Canada Homes must prioritize ‘right’ kind of housing, affordability and green energy, say advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 7, 2025
  • The Build Canada Homes initiative, which aims to double national housing output to 500,000 new homes per year, is expected to launch this fall.
Prime Minister Mark Carney promised in his election platform that his government would invest $6-billion in the Build Canada Homes initiative. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian decision to remove counter-tariffs cautiously applauded by advocates, some economists

  • Still, Canada shouldn't expect 'that whatever agreement we reach we can take to the bank,' says Jim Stanford, economist and director of the Centre
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 1, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Aug. 22 that Canada will remove all tariffs on goods from the U.S. covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement by Sept. 1, although existing tariffs will remain on steel, aluminum and autos. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Canadian decision to remove counter-tariffs cautiously applauded by advocates, some economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 1, 2025
  • Still, Canada shouldn't expect 'that whatever agreement we reach we can take to the bank,' says Jim Stanford, economist and director of the Centre

Canadian decision to remove counter-tariffs cautiously applauded by advocates, some economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 1, 2025
  • Still, Canada shouldn't expect 'that whatever agreement we reach we can take to the bank,' says Jim Stanford, economist and director of the Centre
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Aug. 22 that Canada will remove all tariffs on goods from the U.S. covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement by Sept. 1, although existing tariffs will remain on steel, aluminum and autos. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Pea and canola sector stress urgent action needed to resolve China trade dispute as harvest approaches

  • 'Time is of the essence, and we can't stress that enough,' says Pulse Canada president Greg Cherewyk.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 31, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney said through an X post on Aug. 14 that Ottawa will 'advance a constructive dialogue with Chinese officials to address our respective trade concerns, while diversifying our trade abroad and supporting our canola producers at home.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Pea and canola sector stress urgent action needed to resolve China trade dispute as harvest approaches

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 31, 2025
  • 'Time is of the essence, and we can't stress that enough,' says Pulse Canada president Greg Cherewyk.

Pea and canola sector stress urgent action needed to resolve China trade dispute as harvest approaches

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 31, 2025
  • 'Time is of the essence, and we can't stress that enough,' says Pulse Canada president Greg Cherewyk.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said through an X post on Aug. 14 that Ottawa will 'advance a constructive dialogue with Chinese officials to address our respective trade concerns, while diversifying our trade abroad and supporting our canola producers at home.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Steel, auto sectors seek relief after latest ‘crushing’ tariff hike 

  • The White House's expansion of derivative steel and aluminum products subject to a 50-per-cent duty rate is another signal that the U.S. 'has turned
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced several measures on July 16 intended to help the domestic steel industry. Those measures were later amended on Aug. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Steel, auto sectors seek relief after latest ‘crushing’ tariff hike 

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 25, 2025
  • The White House's expansion of derivative steel and aluminum products subject to a 50-per-cent duty rate is another signal that the U.S. 'has turned

Steel, auto sectors seek relief after latest ‘crushing’ tariff hike 

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 25, 2025
  • The White House's expansion of derivative steel and aluminum products subject to a 50-per-cent duty rate is another signal that the U.S. 'has turned
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced several measures on July 16 intended to help the domestic steel industry. Those measures were later amended on Aug. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Economic lobbying in July rises to meet demand for nation-building projects, interprovincial trade

  • Critical mineral mining needs to be more competitive with the likes of Russia, China and Indonesia, says Jeff Gaulin, a global vice-president for Vale
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 25, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced on April 15 a six-month relief period from counter-tariffs for goods imported from the U.S. that are used in Canadian manufacturing, processing and food and beverage packaging, and for those used to support public health, health care, public safety, and national security. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Economic lobbying in July rises to meet demand for nation-building projects, interprovincial trade

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 25, 2025
  • Critical mineral mining needs to be more competitive with the likes of Russia, China and Indonesia, says Jeff Gaulin, a global vice-president for Vale

Economic lobbying in July rises to meet demand for nation-building projects, interprovincial trade

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 25, 2025
  • Critical mineral mining needs to be more competitive with the likes of Russia, China and Indonesia, says Jeff Gaulin, a global vice-president for Vale
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced on April 15 a six-month relief period from counter-tariffs for goods imported from the U.S. that are used in Canadian manufacturing, processing and food and beverage packaging, and for those used to support public health, health care, public safety, and national security. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘The honeymoon period will be over’: politicos expect high bar for Carney’s first budget, and omnibus-bill headaches

  • The prime minister faces the task of balancing the government's operating budget, while also spending more in key areas such as national defence and
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 20, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised that his Liberal government will table a budget this fall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘The honeymoon period will be over’: politicos expect high bar for Carney’s first budget, and omnibus-bill headaches

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 20, 2025
  • The prime minister faces the task of balancing the government's operating budget, while also spending more in key areas such as national defence and

‘The honeymoon period will be over’: politicos expect high bar for Carney’s first budget, and omnibus-bill headaches

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 20, 2025
  • The prime minister faces the task of balancing the government's operating budget, while also spending more in key areas such as national defence and
Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised that his Liberal government will table a budget this fall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. a ‘wildcard’ in Canada-Mexico trade talks, but Canada has advantages in domestic energy and advanced manufacturing, say experts

  • Canada and Mexico know that over-reliance on the U.S. market leaves them vulnerable to political swings from the White House 'especially under Trump’s more
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 18, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, is expected to visit Mexico soon for direct talks on the strategic relationship between the two countries, said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during an Aug. 7 press conference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. a ‘wildcard’ in Canada-Mexico trade talks, but Canada has advantages in domestic energy and advanced manufacturing, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 18, 2025
  • Canada and Mexico know that over-reliance on the U.S. market leaves them vulnerable to political swings from the White House 'especially under Trump’s more

U.S. a ‘wildcard’ in Canada-Mexico trade talks, but Canada has advantages in domestic energy and advanced manufacturing, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 18, 2025
  • Canada and Mexico know that over-reliance on the U.S. market leaves them vulnerable to political swings from the White House 'especially under Trump’s more
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, is expected to visit Mexico soon for direct talks on the strategic relationship between the two countries, said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during an Aug. 7 press conference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada ‘should not relent’ in trade talks, say industry reps who say auto sector needs zero tariffs

  • No level of tariff is good for Canadian prospects and jobs in the automotive sector, according to Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney said in an Aug. 1 statement that sectors including lumber, steel, aluminum, and autos are 'heavily impacted' by U.S. duties and tariffs, and that, for such sectors, 'the Canadian government will act to protect Canadian jobs, invest in our industrial competitiveness, buy Canadian, and diversify our export markets.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada ‘should not relent’ in trade talks, say industry reps who say auto sector needs zero tariffs

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 11, 2025
  • No level of tariff is good for Canadian prospects and jobs in the automotive sector, according to Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive

Canada ‘should not relent’ in trade talks, say industry reps who say auto sector needs zero tariffs

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 11, 2025
  • No level of tariff is good for Canadian prospects and jobs in the automotive sector, according to Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive
Prime Minister Mark Carney said in an Aug. 1 statement that sectors including lumber, steel, aluminum, and autos are 'heavily impacted' by U.S. duties and tariffs, and that, for such sectors, 'the Canadian government will act to protect Canadian jobs, invest in our industrial competitiveness, buy Canadian, and diversify our export markets.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. trade approach ‘changes the rules of the game,’ with canola sector leading economic lobbying in first six months of 2025

  • Troy Sherman, with the Canola Council of Canada, told The Hill Times that changes to global trade caused by U.S. President Donald Trump is
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney said that while Canada continues to negotiate about its trading relationship with the United States, 'the Canadian government is laser focused on what we can control: building Canada strong,' in a statement released on Aug. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. trade approach ‘changes the rules of the game,’ with canola sector leading economic lobbying in first six months of 2025

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 10, 2025
  • Troy Sherman, with the Canola Council of Canada, told The Hill Times that changes to global trade caused by U.S. President Donald Trump is

U.S. trade approach ‘changes the rules of the game,’ with canola sector leading economic lobbying in first six months of 2025

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 10, 2025
  • Troy Sherman, with the Canola Council of Canada, told The Hill Times that changes to global trade caused by U.S. President Donald Trump is
Prime Minister Mark Carney said that while Canada continues to negotiate about its trading relationship with the United States, 'the Canadian government is laser focused on what we can control: building Canada strong,' in a statement released on Aug. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

High engagement with oil and gas industry a ‘bad look’ for feds, say environmental advocates: ‘pick a lane’

  • Caroline Brouillette, executive director of Climate Action Network Canada, says Canada is at a moment where climate change and wildfires 'requires us to pick
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 4, 2025
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson spoke of turning Canada into a energy superpower by taking advantage of both conventional and clean energy during a speech to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on May 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

High engagement with oil and gas industry a ‘bad look’ for feds, say environmental advocates: ‘pick a lane’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 4, 2025
  • Caroline Brouillette, executive director of Climate Action Network Canada, says Canada is at a moment where climate change and wildfires 'requires us to pick

High engagement with oil and gas industry a ‘bad look’ for feds, say environmental advocates: ‘pick a lane’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 4, 2025
  • Caroline Brouillette, executive director of Climate Action Network Canada, says Canada is at a moment where climate change and wildfires 'requires us to pick
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson spoke of turning Canada into a energy superpower by taking advantage of both conventional and clean energy during a speech to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on May 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lobbyists address Canada-U.S. dynamic in face of shifting tariffs from unpredictable Trump: ‘it’s changed’

  • U.S. President Donald Trump's mind 'gets whipped around, even within 24 hours,' says Corinne Pohlmann, executive vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business,
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 4, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Official White House photographer Daniel Torok

Lobbyists address Canada-U.S. dynamic in face of shifting tariffs from unpredictable Trump: ‘it’s changed’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 4, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump's mind 'gets whipped around, even within 24 hours,' says Corinne Pohlmann, executive vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business,

Lobbyists address Canada-U.S. dynamic in face of shifting tariffs from unpredictable Trump: ‘it’s changed’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 4, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump's mind 'gets whipped around, even within 24 hours,' says Corinne Pohlmann, executive vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business,
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and President Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office on May 6, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Official White House photographer Daniel Torok

Tighter registration threshold for lobbying means more transparency, but also more administrative work for businesses in challenging times, say lobbyists

  • The 'significant part of duties' registration threshold will be lowered from 32 hours to eight, starting in 2026.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 28, 2025
Canada's Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger told The Hill Times: 'I just decided that eight hours, in other words, a full day of meetings with decision-makers, makes it notable, and I believe that it requires registration.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tighter registration threshold for lobbying means more transparency, but also more administrative work for businesses in challenging times, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 28, 2025
  • The 'significant part of duties' registration threshold will be lowered from 32 hours to eight, starting in 2026.

Tighter registration threshold for lobbying means more transparency, but also more administrative work for businesses in challenging times, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 28, 2025
  • The 'significant part of duties' registration threshold will be lowered from 32 hours to eight, starting in 2026.
Canada's Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger told The Hill Times: 'I just decided that eight hours, in other words, a full day of meetings with decision-makers, makes it notable, and I believe that it requires registration.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Steel industry players say retaliatory tariffs for Canadian steel need ‘real teeth’ as lobbying efforts heat up

  • The U.S. market is closed off to Canadian steel-makers because of the 50-per-cent tariff on steel and aluminum, according to Algoma Steel CEO Mike
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 28, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a press release on July 16 that the Liberal government 'is taking a series of major measures to support, reinforce, and transform' the steel industry in order 'to be more resilient in the face of profound shifts in global trade and supply chains.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Steel industry players say retaliatory tariffs for Canadian steel need ‘real teeth’ as lobbying efforts heat up

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 28, 2025
  • The U.S. market is closed off to Canadian steel-makers because of the 50-per-cent tariff on steel and aluminum, according to Algoma Steel CEO Mike

Steel industry players say retaliatory tariffs for Canadian steel need ‘real teeth’ as lobbying efforts heat up

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 28, 2025
  • The U.S. market is closed off to Canadian steel-makers because of the 50-per-cent tariff on steel and aluminum, according to Algoma Steel CEO Mike
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a press release on July 16 that the Liberal government 'is taking a series of major measures to support, reinforce, and transform' the steel industry in order 'to be more resilient in the face of profound shifts in global trade and supply chains.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

AI can’t just be ‘slapped on the current system’ as feds seek to modernize procurement process, says AI research chair

  • A July 8 report from the Office of Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic stated that procurement at the federal level is in need of “fundamental
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 21, 2025
Government Transformation and Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said his priorities include streamlining the procurement process, reducing reliance on consultants, building in-house expertise within the public service, and using AI to drive modernization and boost efficiency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

AI can’t just be ‘slapped on the current system’ as feds seek to modernize procurement process, says AI research chair

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 21, 2025
  • A July 8 report from the Office of Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic stated that procurement at the federal level is in need of “fundamental

AI can’t just be ‘slapped on the current system’ as feds seek to modernize procurement process, says AI research chair

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 21, 2025
  • A July 8 report from the Office of Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic stated that procurement at the federal level is in need of “fundamental
Government Transformation and Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said his priorities include streamlining the procurement process, reducing reliance on consultants, building in-house expertise within the public service, and using AI to drive modernization and boost efficiency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Domestic innovation and canola concerns top economic development advocacy in a busy June

  • Discussions about the economy were higher in June than during any other month this year so far, surpassing the previous peak of activity in
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 21, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on X on July 10 that his government will continue to steadfastly defend workers and businesses during trade negotiations with the U.S. as Canada works toward the revised Aug. 1 deadline. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Domestic innovation and canola concerns top economic development advocacy in a busy June

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 21, 2025
  • Discussions about the economy were higher in June than during any other month this year so far, surpassing the previous peak of activity in

Domestic innovation and canola concerns top economic development advocacy in a busy June

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 21, 2025
  • Discussions about the economy were higher in June than during any other month this year so far, surpassing the previous peak of activity in
Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on X on July 10 that his government will continue to steadfastly defend workers and businesses during trade negotiations with the U.S. as Canada works toward the revised Aug. 1 deadline. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Struggling low-cost air carriers require feds’ intervention on price competition, says aviation expert

  • Lynx Air, which closed its doors in February, was the latest in a string of low-cost carriers to shutter in recent years, including CanJet
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 17, 2024
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez and the federal government should recognize that air travel in Canada shouldn't be seen as a 'cash cow,' says National Airlines Council of Canada CEO Jeff Morrison. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Struggling low-cost air carriers require feds’ intervention on price competition, says aviation expert

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 17, 2024
  • Lynx Air, which closed its doors in February, was the latest in a string of low-cost carriers to shutter in recent years, including CanJet

Struggling low-cost air carriers require feds’ intervention on price competition, says aviation expert

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 17, 2024
  • Lynx Air, which closed its doors in February, was the latest in a string of low-cost carriers to shutter in recent years, including CanJet
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez and the federal government should recognize that air travel in Canada shouldn't be seen as a 'cash cow,' says National Airlines Council of Canada CEO Jeff Morrison. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre’s communication record shows corporate lobbyists shouldn’t panic, say lobbyists

  • Pierre Poilievre took aim at 'utterly useless' corporate lobbyists in a speech in March, but some lobbyists argue this is 'political theatre.'
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 15, 2024
Speaking to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on March 8, 2024, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized corporate lobbyists in Ottawa as 'utterly useless in advancing any common sense interests for the people on the ground.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre’s communication record shows corporate lobbyists shouldn’t panic, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 15, 2024
  • Pierre Poilievre took aim at 'utterly useless' corporate lobbyists in a speech in March, but some lobbyists argue this is 'political theatre.'

Poilievre’s communication record shows corporate lobbyists shouldn’t panic, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 15, 2024
  • Pierre Poilievre took aim at 'utterly useless' corporate lobbyists in a speech in March, but some lobbyists argue this is 'political theatre.'
Speaking to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on March 8, 2024, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized corporate lobbyists in Ottawa as 'utterly useless in advancing any common sense interests for the people on the ground.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Democracy Watch wants lobbying commissioner’s office to probe firm with links to top Conservative adviser Jenni Byrne

  • The federal Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct applies only to federal registrants, and political activity is a constitutionally protected right, says lawyer W. Scott Thurlow.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 8, 2024
Jenni Byrne + Associates, a company owned by Jenni Byrne, left, is the subject of a letter by NDP MPs Matthew Green, second left, and Charlie Angus, second right, to Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger, right. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Democracy Watch wants lobbying commissioner’s office to probe firm with links to top Conservative adviser Jenni Byrne

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 8, 2024
  • The federal Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct applies only to federal registrants, and political activity is a constitutionally protected right, says lawyer W. Scott Thurlow.

Democracy Watch wants lobbying commissioner’s office to probe firm with links to top Conservative adviser Jenni Byrne

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 8, 2024
  • The federal Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct applies only to federal registrants, and political activity is a constitutionally protected right, says lawyer W. Scott Thurlow.
Jenni Byrne + Associates, a company owned by Jenni Byrne, left, is the subject of a letter by NDP MPs Matthew Green, second left, and Charlie Angus, second right, to Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger, right. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Better climate-risk mapping data a must as Canada addresses housing crisis, says experts

  • The state of flood and hazard mapping across Canada is varied, with some of the available data around 30 or 40 years old, according
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 8, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced a $5.5-million call for proposals to fund projects in flood mapping science, hydrologic prediction, and climate adaptation on Sept. 21, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Better climate-risk mapping data a must as Canada addresses housing crisis, says experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 8, 2024
  • The state of flood and hazard mapping across Canada is varied, with some of the available data around 30 or 40 years old, according

Better climate-risk mapping data a must as Canada addresses housing crisis, says experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 8, 2024
  • The state of flood and hazard mapping across Canada is varied, with some of the available data around 30 or 40 years old, according
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced a $5.5-million call for proposals to fund projects in flood mapping science, hydrologic prediction, and climate adaptation on Sept. 21, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

First phase of pharmacare must not ‘create new gaps’ in existing coverage, say lobbyists

  • Bill C-64 outlines a proposed first phase towards implementation of national universal pharmacare to address accessibility and affordability of prescription drugs and related products.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 1, 2024
Health Minister Mark Holland said Bill C-64 'will provide universal access to contraception and diabetes medication that will be transformational in improving health outcomes in Canada,' in a Health Canada press release on Feb. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

First phase of pharmacare must not ‘create new gaps’ in existing coverage, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 1, 2024
  • Bill C-64 outlines a proposed first phase towards implementation of national universal pharmacare to address accessibility and affordability of prescription drugs and related products.

First phase of pharmacare must not ‘create new gaps’ in existing coverage, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 1, 2024
  • Bill C-64 outlines a proposed first phase towards implementation of national universal pharmacare to address accessibility and affordability of prescription drugs and related products.
Health Minister Mark Holland said Bill C-64 'will provide universal access to contraception and diabetes medication that will be transformational in improving health outcomes in Canada,' in a Health Canada press release on Feb. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Environment lobby in February focused on plastics pollution, oil and gas emissions cap

  • Ottawa will host the fourth International Negotiating Committee in April, featuring representatives from U.N. member states to discuss a global treaty addressing plastic pollution.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 25, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that 'the world needs to do more collectively to tackle the triple crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution,' in an Environment press release on March 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Environment lobby in February focused on plastics pollution, oil and gas emissions cap

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 25, 2024
  • Ottawa will host the fourth International Negotiating Committee in April, featuring representatives from U.N. member states to discuss a global treaty addressing plastic pollution.

Environment lobby in February focused on plastics pollution, oil and gas emissions cap

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 25, 2024
  • Ottawa will host the fourth International Negotiating Committee in April, featuring representatives from U.N. member states to discuss a global treaty addressing plastic pollution.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that 'the world needs to do more collectively to tackle the triple crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution,' in an Environment press release on March 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cabinet confidences not ‘black or white’ says former Privy Council clerk in House Ethics Committee study of SNC-Lavalin affair

  • Wernick’s testimony leaves more questions than answers at hearings happening over five years after the scandal, said Democracy Watch co-founder Duff Conacher.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 22, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has consistently denied any wrongdoing either on his part, or on the part of senior officials in his government since the SNC-Lavalin affair first made headlines in 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cabinet confidences not ‘black or white’ says former Privy Council clerk in House Ethics Committee study of SNC-Lavalin affair

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 22, 2024
  • Wernick’s testimony leaves more questions than answers at hearings happening over five years after the scandal, said Democracy Watch co-founder Duff Conacher.

Cabinet confidences not ‘black or white’ says former Privy Council clerk in House Ethics Committee study of SNC-Lavalin affair

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 22, 2024
  • Wernick’s testimony leaves more questions than answers at hearings happening over five years after the scandal, said Democracy Watch co-founder Duff Conacher.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has consistently denied any wrongdoing either on his part, or on the part of senior officials in his government since the SNC-Lavalin affair first made headlines in 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Expanded electric capacity to handle EVs must be taken seriously, say experts

  • Annual increases in electricity demand from expanded use of EVs could require the equivalent of 10 new mega hydro dams or 13 large natural
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 20, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says 'getting more electric vehicles on the road is another example of how we are taking climate action while helping make life more affordable.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Expanded electric capacity to handle EVs must be taken seriously, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 20, 2024
  • Annual increases in electricity demand from expanded use of EVs could require the equivalent of 10 new mega hydro dams or 13 large natural

Expanded electric capacity to handle EVs must be taken seriously, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 20, 2024
  • Annual increases in electricity demand from expanded use of EVs could require the equivalent of 10 new mega hydro dams or 13 large natural
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says 'getting more electric vehicles on the road is another example of how we are taking climate action while helping make life more affordable.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Economic value of agriculture industry often overlooked by feds, argue sector advocates

  • Farmers looking ahead to this year’s growing season have concerns including a light winter resulting in reduced moisture levels, and the burden of Canada's
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 18, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said that the results of a farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024 released by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on Feb. 16 'show us just how resilient our sector is, with continued growth of overall farm income.' The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Economic value of agriculture industry often overlooked by feds, argue sector advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 18, 2024
  • Farmers looking ahead to this year’s growing season have concerns including a light winter resulting in reduced moisture levels, and the burden of Canada's

Economic value of agriculture industry often overlooked by feds, argue sector advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 18, 2024
  • Farmers looking ahead to this year’s growing season have concerns including a light winter resulting in reduced moisture levels, and the burden of Canada's
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said that the results of a farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024 released by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on Feb. 16 'show us just how resilient our sector is, with continued growth of overall farm income.' The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

RCMP says ‘no political pressure’ in decision not to pursue criminal probe of SNC-Lavalin scandal

  • Conservative MPs argue the RCMP assessment of the prime minister and the SNC-Lavalin affair shows a 'two-tier' justice system.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 4, 2024
In January 2023, the RCMP released a decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following an assessment of whether or not he broke the law in 2018 by pressuring the justice minister to stop the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

RCMP says ‘no political pressure’ in decision not to pursue criminal probe of SNC-Lavalin scandal

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 4, 2024
  • Conservative MPs argue the RCMP assessment of the prime minister and the SNC-Lavalin affair shows a 'two-tier' justice system.

RCMP says ‘no political pressure’ in decision not to pursue criminal probe of SNC-Lavalin scandal

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 4, 2024
  • Conservative MPs argue the RCMP assessment of the prime minister and the SNC-Lavalin affair shows a 'two-tier' justice system.
In January 2023, the RCMP released a decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following an assessment of whether or not he broke the law in 2018 by pressuring the justice minister to stop the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals ‘must stop moving so ponderously’ on tax credits to catch global rivals, say renewable-energy advocates

  • The Liberal government has proposed several investment tax credits intended to support the energy transition, but none have yet passed into law.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 28, 2024
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson appeared at the Canada-United Kingdom Industrial Decarbonization Forum on Feb. 15, and said that Canada is 'in a global competition, in terms of building the economy of the future,' but warned that China is a world leader in renewable energy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals ‘must stop moving so ponderously’ on tax credits to catch global rivals, say renewable-energy advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 28, 2024
  • The Liberal government has proposed several investment tax credits intended to support the energy transition, but none have yet passed into law.

Liberals ‘must stop moving so ponderously’ on tax credits to catch global rivals, say renewable-energy advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 28, 2024
  • The Liberal government has proposed several investment tax credits intended to support the energy transition, but none have yet passed into law.
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson appeared at the Canada-United Kingdom Industrial Decarbonization Forum on Feb. 15, and said that Canada is 'in a global competition, in terms of building the economy of the future,' but warned that China is a world leader in renewable energy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transport, says Supply Chain Canada president

  • A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of the supply chain itself, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2024
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez said the national supply chain office 'will enhance the resilience, efficiency, and reliability of our transportation systems,' in a Transport Canada press release on Dec. 1, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transport, says Supply Chain Canada president

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2024
  • A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of the supply chain itself, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transport, says Supply Chain Canada president

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2024
  • A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of the supply chain itself, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez said the national supply chain office 'will enhance the resilience, efficiency, and reliability of our transportation systems,' in a Transport Canada press release on Dec. 1, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Privacy and AI bill needs ‘right balance,’ and to pass in time for next federal election, says Liberal MP Ryan Turnbull

  • Grit MPs say they're worried about deepfakes, voiceprint conversations, and the spread of dis- and misinformation in the next election campaign.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 15, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said 'Canada takes the potential risks of AI seriously.' The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Privacy and AI bill needs ‘right balance,’ and to pass in time for next federal election, says Liberal MP Ryan Turnbull

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 15, 2024
  • Grit MPs say they're worried about deepfakes, voiceprint conversations, and the spread of dis- and misinformation in the next election campaign.

Privacy and AI bill needs ‘right balance,’ and to pass in time for next federal election, says Liberal MP Ryan Turnbull

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 15, 2024
  • Grit MPs say they're worried about deepfakes, voiceprint conversations, and the spread of dis- and misinformation in the next election campaign.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said 'Canada takes the potential risks of AI seriously.' The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Fixing health system flaws requires better data sharing and workforce strategies, say health-care experts

  • Improving data accessibility and ways to facilitate co-ordinated care, and reducing the administrative labour for health practitioners are among the recommendations in a new
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2024
Health Minister Mark Holland says 'without a sustained and efficient workforce, Canadians cannot access the care they need, when they need it.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fixing health system flaws requires better data sharing and workforce strategies, say health-care experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2024
  • Improving data accessibility and ways to facilitate co-ordinated care, and reducing the administrative labour for health practitioners are among the recommendations in a new

Fixing health system flaws requires better data sharing and workforce strategies, say health-care experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2024
  • Improving data accessibility and ways to facilitate co-ordinated care, and reducing the administrative labour for health practitioners are among the recommendations in a new
Health Minister Mark Holland says 'without a sustained and efficient workforce, Canadians cannot access the care they need, when they need it.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lobbyists prepping clients for possible federal election shakeup, and a Conservative government

  • Policies that are being enacted and money that's being spent could be reversed by a Conservative government, warns a senior consultant at Summa Strategies.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been clear about four priorities in advance of the federal election, which are building more homes, axing the carbon tax, fighting crime and fixing the budget, according to lobbyists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lobbyists prepping clients for possible federal election shakeup, and a Conservative government

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2024
  • Policies that are being enacted and money that's being spent could be reversed by a Conservative government, warns a senior consultant at Summa Strategies.

Lobbyists prepping clients for possible federal election shakeup, and a Conservative government

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2024
  • Policies that are being enacted and money that's being spent could be reversed by a Conservative government, warns a senior consultant at Summa Strategies.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been clear about four priorities in advance of the federal election, which are building more homes, axing the carbon tax, fighting crime and fixing the budget, according to lobbyists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Unifor ‘in full campaign mode’ as MPs discuss controversial anti-scab legislation

  • Advocacy groups representing workers and businesses are ramping up outreach to MPs to discuss Bill C-58 as the House resumes.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 5, 2024
Minister of Labour and Seniors Seamus O’Regan, pictured on the Hill, introduced Bill C-58 on Nov. 9, 2023. If passed, the bill would make it illegal for employers in federally regulated industries to bring in replacement workers to continue operations during a legal strike or lockout. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Unifor ‘in full campaign mode’ as MPs discuss controversial anti-scab legislation

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 5, 2024
  • Advocacy groups representing workers and businesses are ramping up outreach to MPs to discuss Bill C-58 as the House resumes.

Unifor ‘in full campaign mode’ as MPs discuss controversial anti-scab legislation

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 5, 2024
  • Advocacy groups representing workers and businesses are ramping up outreach to MPs to discuss Bill C-58 as the House resumes.
Minister of Labour and Seniors Seamus O’Regan, pictured on the Hill, introduced Bill C-58 on Nov. 9, 2023. If passed, the bill would make it illegal for employers in federally regulated industries to bring in replacement workers to continue operations during a legal strike or lockout. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

National strategy needed to address fragmented innovation ecosystem, say researchers

  • 'There is a sense that we are not certain as to how we are going to invest, grow, and make our innovation ecosystem prosperous
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 5, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said that 'today's science is tomorrow's economy,' and that the Liberal government is 'committed to ensuring that our talented, world-class researchers have the right support for the crucial work they are doing,' in a departmental press release on March 20, 2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

National strategy needed to address fragmented innovation ecosystem, say researchers

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 5, 2024
  • 'There is a sense that we are not certain as to how we are going to invest, grow, and make our innovation ecosystem prosperous

National strategy needed to address fragmented innovation ecosystem, say researchers

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 5, 2024
  • 'There is a sense that we are not certain as to how we are going to invest, grow, and make our innovation ecosystem prosperous
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said that 'today's science is tomorrow's economy,' and that the Liberal government is 'committed to ensuring that our talented, world-class researchers have the right support for the crucial work they are doing,' in a departmental press release on March 20, 2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Housing crisis requires innovation policy supports to boost construction potential, says housing expert

  • Canada will need about 3.5 million new housing units by 2030 to help achieve housing affordability for everyone living in Canada, according to the
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 31, 2024
On Jan. 29, Housing Minister Sean Fraser announced that the Liberal government would offer low-interest loans in order to build more student housing both on and off campus this fall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Housing crisis requires innovation policy supports to boost construction potential, says housing expert

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 31, 2024
  • Canada will need about 3.5 million new housing units by 2030 to help achieve housing affordability for everyone living in Canada, according to the

Housing crisis requires innovation policy supports to boost construction potential, says housing expert

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 31, 2024
  • Canada will need about 3.5 million new housing units by 2030 to help achieve housing affordability for everyone living in Canada, according to the
On Jan. 29, Housing Minister Sean Fraser announced that the Liberal government would offer low-interest loans in order to build more student housing both on and off campus this fall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Release of records on appointment of interim ethics commissioner likely to be delayed until June

  • Selection process for ethics commissioners 'needs to be more independent,' says York University assistant professor in Canadian public law Ian Stedman.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2024
Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein is nearing the end of his six-month term, which began on Sept. 3, 2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Release of records on appointment of interim ethics commissioner likely to be delayed until June

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2024
  • Selection process for ethics commissioners 'needs to be more independent,' says York University assistant professor in Canadian public law Ian Stedman.

Release of records on appointment of interim ethics commissioner likely to be delayed until June

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2024
  • Selection process for ethics commissioners 'needs to be more independent,' says York University assistant professor in Canadian public law Ian Stedman.
Interim ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein is nearing the end of his six-month term, which began on Sept. 3, 2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Legislation related to affordability and housing top priorities in winter session, says Government House Leader MacKinnon

  • The Liberals need to reconnect with issues that impact voters' everyday lives, says pollster Greg Lyle, but the clock is ticking.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 26, 2024
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon says priority legislation for the Liberals this winter include Bill C-57, which would implement the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement; and Bill C-50, the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Legislation related to affordability and housing top priorities in winter session, says Government House Leader MacKinnon

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 26, 2024
  • The Liberals need to reconnect with issues that impact voters' everyday lives, says pollster Greg Lyle, but the clock is ticking.

Legislation related to affordability and housing top priorities in winter session, says Government House Leader MacKinnon

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 26, 2024
  • The Liberals need to reconnect with issues that impact voters' everyday lives, says pollster Greg Lyle, but the clock is ticking.
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon says priority legislation for the Liberals this winter include Bill C-57, which would implement the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement; and Bill C-50, the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

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