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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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‘Disappointing’ budget leaves gaps in health research in coming year, says health network

  • Health research in Canada is likely to struggle next year due to the 2022 federal budget prioritizing COVID-19 and the biomanufacturing sector, but not
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 9, 2022
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos's recent announcements related to health research include $2-million announced on April 29 to support companies in Quebec and Ontario in developing technology related to organ and tissue donation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Disappointing’ budget leaves gaps in health research in coming year, says health network

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 9, 2022
  • Health research in Canada is likely to struggle next year due to the 2022 federal budget prioritizing COVID-19 and the biomanufacturing sector, but not

‘Disappointing’ budget leaves gaps in health research in coming year, says health network

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 9, 2022
  • Health research in Canada is likely to struggle next year due to the 2022 federal budget prioritizing COVID-19 and the biomanufacturing sector, but not
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos's recent announcements related to health research include $2-million announced on April 29 to support companies in Quebec and Ontario in developing technology related to organ and tissue donation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PPS asks for ‘substantial increase’ to address Parliament Hill security

  • The physical security of the Parliamentary Precinct amid “an evolving threat environment” has prompted a request for nearly $10-million more for the Hill’s security
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 4, 2022
Police officers line up on Wellington Street in front of Parliament Hill during the Rolling Thunder protest that descended on Ottawa on April 29. The 2022-23 main estimates were prepared before the Freedom Convoy occupied Ottawa earlier this year, but the Parliamentary Protective Services says it’s anticipating future budget-increase requests. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

PPS asks for ‘substantial increase’ to address Parliament Hill security

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 4, 2022
  • The physical security of the Parliamentary Precinct amid “an evolving threat environment” has prompted a request for nearly $10-million more for the Hill’s security

PPS asks for ‘substantial increase’ to address Parliament Hill security

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 4, 2022
  • The physical security of the Parliamentary Precinct amid “an evolving threat environment” has prompted a request for nearly $10-million more for the Hill’s security
Police officers line up on Wellington Street in front of Parliament Hill during the Rolling Thunder protest that descended on Ottawa on April 29. The 2022-23 main estimates were prepared before the Freedom Convoy occupied Ottawa earlier this year, but the Parliamentary Protective Services says it’s anticipating future budget-increase requests. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Canadian companies with business ties to Russia feel impact of sanctions, seek government relief

  • Businesses in Canada that relied on access to Russian markets are feeling the impact of Canada’s recent economic sanctions and seeking federal support for
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 2, 2022
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly announced another wave of sanctions on April 27 against Russia, in response to the country's aggression against Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Canadian companies with business ties to Russia feel impact of sanctions, seek government relief

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 2, 2022
  • Businesses in Canada that relied on access to Russian markets are feeling the impact of Canada’s recent economic sanctions and seeking federal support for

Canadian companies with business ties to Russia feel impact of sanctions, seek government relief

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 2, 2022
  • Businesses in Canada that relied on access to Russian markets are feeling the impact of Canada’s recent economic sanctions and seeking federal support for
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly announced another wave of sanctions on April 27 against Russia, in response to the country's aggression against Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘This isn’t like a study on fish habitat or safety at railway crossings’: MPs reviewing their own conflict-of-interest rules behind closed-doors

  • MPs have offered no comment as to why a current review of the conflict-of-interest rules is being conducted behind closed doors in the House,
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 1, 2022
The House PROC committee, chaired by Liberal MP Bardish Chagger, left, is conducting a review of the House Conflict of Interest Code for MPs. Since March 3, five in-camera meetings have been conducted for the review. Liberal MP Greg Fergus, Conservative MP Kelly Block, NDP MP Rachel Blaney, and Conservative MP Brad Vis declined to talk about the behind-closed-doors review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘This isn’t like a study on fish habitat or safety at railway crossings’: MPs reviewing their own conflict-of-interest rules behind closed-doors

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 1, 2022
  • MPs have offered no comment as to why a current review of the conflict-of-interest rules is being conducted behind closed doors in the House,

‘This isn’t like a study on fish habitat or safety at railway crossings’: MPs reviewing their own conflict-of-interest rules behind closed-doors

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 1, 2022
  • MPs have offered no comment as to why a current review of the conflict-of-interest rules is being conducted behind closed doors in the House,
The House PROC committee, chaired by Liberal MP Bardish Chagger, left, is conducting a review of the House Conflict of Interest Code for MPs. Since March 3, five in-camera meetings have been conducted for the review. Liberal MP Greg Fergus, Conservative MP Kelly Block, NDP MP Rachel Blaney, and Conservative MP Brad Vis declined to talk about the behind-closed-doors review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Nurse retention crisis requires action plan to address workplace violence, says nursing organizations

  • Health-care organizations are pushing for the federal government to step in with an action plan to address a workforce retention crisis, which has been
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 25, 2022
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced on March 25 a $2-billion one-time top-up to provinces and territories through the Canada Health Transfer. The announcement was intended to address a backlog of nearly 700,000 medical procedures that were cancelled or delayed during the pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Nurse retention crisis requires action plan to address workplace violence, says nursing organizations

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 25, 2022
  • Health-care organizations are pushing for the federal government to step in with an action plan to address a workforce retention crisis, which has been

Nurse retention crisis requires action plan to address workplace violence, says nursing organizations

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 25, 2022
  • Health-care organizations are pushing for the federal government to step in with an action plan to address a workforce retention crisis, which has been
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced on March 25 a $2-billion one-time top-up to provinces and territories through the Canada Health Transfer. The announcement was intended to address a backlog of nearly 700,000 medical procedures that were cancelled or delayed during the pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canola sector tops environment lobbying in March with Net-Zero concerns

  • Canada’s canola industry took the lead in environmental advocacy in March, partly to address how that sector will fit into Ottawa’s target of reducing
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 25, 2022
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault was the top-lobbied federal minister in March and the environment was also the most common subject of discussion overall in federal lobbying. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canola sector tops environment lobbying in March with Net-Zero concerns

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 25, 2022
  • Canada’s canola industry took the lead in environmental advocacy in March, partly to address how that sector will fit into Ottawa’s target of reducing

Canola sector tops environment lobbying in March with Net-Zero concerns

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 25, 2022
  • Canada’s canola industry took the lead in environmental advocacy in March, partly to address how that sector will fit into Ottawa’s target of reducing
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault was the top-lobbied federal minister in March and the environment was also the most common subject of discussion overall in federal lobbying. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Health-care workforce crisis and housing affordability top pre-budget advocacy on the Hill

  • Advocacy addressing the labour crisis in the health-care sector is just getting started, following the federal budget that didn’t adequately address worker retention, according
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 18, 2022
Finance Minister Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2022 federal budget on April 7, which included funding to address housing affordability, the rollout of a dental care program, and a proposal for a refundable investment tax credit for companies with carbon capture, utilization and storage expenses, starting in 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Health-care workforce crisis and housing affordability top pre-budget advocacy on the Hill

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 18, 2022
  • Advocacy addressing the labour crisis in the health-care sector is just getting started, following the federal budget that didn’t adequately address worker retention, according

Health-care workforce crisis and housing affordability top pre-budget advocacy on the Hill

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 18, 2022
  • Advocacy addressing the labour crisis in the health-care sector is just getting started, following the federal budget that didn’t adequately address worker retention, according
Finance Minister Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2022 federal budget on April 7, which included funding to address housing affordability, the rollout of a dental care program, and a proposal for a refundable investment tax credit for companies with carbon capture, utilization and storage expenses, starting in 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Most MPs wearing masks even when they don’t need to, except some Conservatives

  • New Democrats are encouraging their members to wear masks on Parliament Hill even when they are not required to, in light of a renewed
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 18, 2022
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on March 25 that he doesn’t think Ontario lifted its COVID-19 restrictions too soon, despite an uptick in hospitalizations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Most MPs wearing masks even when they don’t need to, except some Conservatives

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 18, 2022
  • New Democrats are encouraging their members to wear masks on Parliament Hill even when they are not required to, in light of a renewed

Most MPs wearing masks even when they don’t need to, except some Conservatives

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 18, 2022
  • New Democrats are encouraging their members to wear masks on Parliament Hill even when they are not required to, in light of a renewed
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on March 25 that he doesn’t think Ontario lifted its COVID-19 restrictions too soon, despite an uptick in hospitalizations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Multi-level government approach needed to tackle supply chain crisis, say stakeholders

  • Identifying potential weaknesses in Canada’s supply chain will require the involvement of multiple levels of government because of the way infrastructure can overlap with
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 6, 2022
Omar Alghabra
Omar Alghabra
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced on March 25 that Jean Gattuso and Louise Yako will serve as co-chairs of the national supply chain task force. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Multi-level government approach needed to tackle supply chain crisis, say stakeholders

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 6, 2022
  • Identifying potential weaknesses in Canada’s supply chain will require the involvement of multiple levels of government because of the way infrastructure can overlap with

Multi-level government approach needed to tackle supply chain crisis, say stakeholders

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 6, 2022
  • Identifying potential weaknesses in Canada’s supply chain will require the involvement of multiple levels of government because of the way infrastructure can overlap with
Omar Alghabra
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced on March 25 that Jean Gattuso and Louise Yako will serve as co-chairs of the national supply chain task force. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Air travel sector faces a labour shortage heading into a busy summer season

  • Canada’s aviation sector is struggling to expand a workforce that was diminished during the COVID-19 pandemic, in anticipation of a surge in demand for
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 4, 2022
The Vancouver International Airport, pictured on March 19, 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic. Air Canada, the country’s largest airline, experienced waves of layoffs throughout the pandemic, including 1,700 job cuts on Jan. 13, 2021, and at least 1,500 job cuts on Feb. 9, 2021. In February 2020, WestJet employed roughly 14,000 employees, but that number dropped after several rounds of layoffs to below 5,000, and the company currently employs about 8,400 people, as reported on March 15, 2022 by the Calgary Herald. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia

Air travel sector faces a labour shortage heading into a busy summer season

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 4, 2022
  • Canada’s aviation sector is struggling to expand a workforce that was diminished during the COVID-19 pandemic, in anticipation of a surge in demand for

Air travel sector faces a labour shortage heading into a busy summer season

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 4, 2022
  • Canada’s aviation sector is struggling to expand a workforce that was diminished during the COVID-19 pandemic, in anticipation of a surge in demand for
The Vancouver International Airport, pictured on March 19, 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic. Air Canada, the country’s largest airline, experienced waves of layoffs throughout the pandemic, including 1,700 job cuts on Jan. 13, 2021, and at least 1,500 job cuts on Feb. 9, 2021. In February 2020, WestJet employed roughly 14,000 employees, but that number dropped after several rounds of layoffs to below 5,000, and the company currently employs about 8,400 people, as reported on March 15, 2022 by the Calgary Herald. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia

Medical professionals’ discomfort with digital tech is stumbling block to spread of AI in health care, say experts

  • Medical professionals’ lack of comfort with new digital technologies is a major challenge that will need to be overcome as Health Canada develops the
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 30, 2022
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is pictured speaking at a Jan. 19 press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. A Health Canada spokesperson says regulatory requirements for adaptive machine learning-enabled medical devices could be launched in 2022 or 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Medical professionals’ discomfort with digital tech is stumbling block to spread of AI in health care, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 30, 2022
  • Medical professionals’ lack of comfort with new digital technologies is a major challenge that will need to be overcome as Health Canada develops the

Medical professionals’ discomfort with digital tech is stumbling block to spread of AI in health care, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 30, 2022
  • Medical professionals’ lack of comfort with new digital technologies is a major challenge that will need to be overcome as Health Canada develops the
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is pictured speaking at a Jan. 19 press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. A Health Canada spokesperson says regulatory requirements for adaptive machine learning-enabled medical devices could be launched in 2022 or 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time is right for health-care advocates looking to make an impact on budget 2022, say lobbyists

  • The supply and confidence agreement struck last week between the Liberals and the NDP has opened the door for advocacy related to health care
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 28, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured March 22, 2022, on his way to the Sir John A. Macdonald Building where he announced that the Liberals and NDP reached a supply and confidence agreement on March 22 to work together on key policy areas, including health and housing affordability, until the end of this Parliament in 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Time is right for health-care advocates looking to make an impact on budget 2022, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 28, 2022
  • The supply and confidence agreement struck last week between the Liberals and the NDP has opened the door for advocacy related to health care

Time is right for health-care advocates looking to make an impact on budget 2022, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 28, 2022
  • The supply and confidence agreement struck last week between the Liberals and the NDP has opened the door for advocacy related to health care
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured March 22, 2022, on his way to the Sir John A. Macdonald Building where he announced that the Liberals and NDP reached a supply and confidence agreement on March 22 to work together on key policy areas, including health and housing affordability, until the end of this Parliament in 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Farmers scramble for alternate fertilizer sources as world looks for Canada’s help in possible global food shortage

  • Canada cannot afford any further disruptions to its supply chain if the agriculture sector is to contend with a potential shortage of fertilizer as
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 21, 2022
Minister of International Trade Mary Ng announced a 35 per cent tariff imposed on goods from Russia, including fertilizer, on March 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Farmers scramble for alternate fertilizer sources as world looks for Canada’s help in possible global food shortage

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 21, 2022
  • Canada cannot afford any further disruptions to its supply chain if the agriculture sector is to contend with a potential shortage of fertilizer as

Farmers scramble for alternate fertilizer sources as world looks for Canada’s help in possible global food shortage

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 21, 2022
  • Canada cannot afford any further disruptions to its supply chain if the agriculture sector is to contend with a potential shortage of fertilizer as
Minister of International Trade Mary Ng announced a 35 per cent tariff imposed on goods from Russia, including fertilizer, on March 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Top 100 Lobbyists 2022: Hybrid model is new norm for lobbyists tired of virtual meetings

  • A return to more in-person meetings in 2022 may reduce the extraordinarily high level of government engagement that has been typical during the COVID-19
FeatureBY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 14, 2022
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne was the most lobbied cabinet minister in 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Top 100 Lobbyists 2022: Hybrid model is new norm for lobbyists tired of virtual meetings

FeatureBY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 14, 2022
  • A return to more in-person meetings in 2022 may reduce the extraordinarily high level of government engagement that has been typical during the COVID-19

Top 100 Lobbyists 2022: Hybrid model is new norm for lobbyists tired of virtual meetings

FeatureBY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 14, 2022
  • A return to more in-person meetings in 2022 may reduce the extraordinarily high level of government engagement that has been typical during the COVID-19
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne was the most lobbied cabinet minister in 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Global transition to electric vehicles is ‘absolute battle’ and Canada needs strong collaboration with U.S. to triumph, say automakers

  • Automakers warn that the zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate proposed by the federal government could put the auto industry at risk by taking Canada’s
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 7, 2022
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne told The Hill Times that ensuring Canada is well-positioned to be a leader in ZEV manufacturing is one of the Liberal government’s top priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Global transition to electric vehicles is ‘absolute battle’ and Canada needs strong collaboration with U.S. to triumph, say automakers

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 7, 2022
  • Automakers warn that the zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate proposed by the federal government could put the auto industry at risk by taking Canada’s

Global transition to electric vehicles is ‘absolute battle’ and Canada needs strong collaboration with U.S. to triumph, say automakers

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 7, 2022
  • Automakers warn that the zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate proposed by the federal government could put the auto industry at risk by taking Canada’s
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne told The Hill Times that ensuring Canada is well-positioned to be a leader in ZEV manufacturing is one of the Liberal government’s top priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s economy may not benefit from spike in oil prices, say economists

  • Canada’s economy isn’t likely to reap much benefit from climbing oil prices, despite the potentially long-lasting impacts of sanctions imposed against Russia as a
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 2, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a ban on all crude oil imports from Russia on Feb. 28 in response to Russia's war with Ukraine. Oil prices spiked on Feb. 24 during the first day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with both Brent crude oil and U.S. oil topping $100 per barrel for the first time since 2014. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s economy may not benefit from spike in oil prices, say economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 2, 2022
  • Canada’s economy isn’t likely to reap much benefit from climbing oil prices, despite the potentially long-lasting impacts of sanctions imposed against Russia as a

Canada’s economy may not benefit from spike in oil prices, say economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 2, 2022
  • Canada’s economy isn’t likely to reap much benefit from climbing oil prices, despite the potentially long-lasting impacts of sanctions imposed against Russia as a
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a ban on all crude oil imports from Russia on Feb. 28 in response to Russia's war with Ukraine. Oil prices spiked on Feb. 24 during the first day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with both Brent crude oil and U.S. oil topping $100 per barrel for the first time since 2014. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada should follow U.S. lead with supply chain czar, say exporters

  • A supply chain crisis across a transportation sector as diverse as Canada’s needs a dedicated supply chain commissioner with “the power to convene” sector
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 28, 2022
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra co-hosted a national supply chain summit on Jan. 31, which included an announcement by the Liberal government to develop a supply chain task force amidst major disruptions to global supply chains throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada should follow U.S. lead with supply chain czar, say exporters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 28, 2022
  • A supply chain crisis across a transportation sector as diverse as Canada’s needs a dedicated supply chain commissioner with “the power to convene” sector

Canada should follow U.S. lead with supply chain czar, say exporters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 28, 2022
  • A supply chain crisis across a transportation sector as diverse as Canada’s needs a dedicated supply chain commissioner with “the power to convene” sector
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra co-hosted a national supply chain summit on Jan. 31, which included an announcement by the Liberal government to develop a supply chain task force amidst major disruptions to global supply chains throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Communication ‘critical’ as provinces and territories begin phase out of COVID restrictions, says Canadian Chamber of Commerce

  • Many businesses will feel a sense of relief as public health restrictions begin lifting across Canada, but strong communication about the transition from provincial
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 21, 2022
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced a three-step approach to phase out the province’s public health measures on Feb. 8. The Government of Alberta lifted the province’s COVID-19 vaccine passport program on Feb. 9, and announced that capacity restrictions on all venues would be lifted on March 1. Saskatchewan lifted proof of vaccination requirements on Feb. 14, with plans to remove mask mandates on March 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Communication ‘critical’ as provinces and territories begin phase out of COVID restrictions, says Canadian Chamber of Commerce

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 21, 2022
  • Many businesses will feel a sense of relief as public health restrictions begin lifting across Canada, but strong communication about the transition from provincial

Communication ‘critical’ as provinces and territories begin phase out of COVID restrictions, says Canadian Chamber of Commerce

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 21, 2022
  • Many businesses will feel a sense of relief as public health restrictions begin lifting across Canada, but strong communication about the transition from provincial
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced a three-step approach to phase out the province’s public health measures on Feb. 8. The Government of Alberta lifted the province’s COVID-19 vaccine passport program on Feb. 9, and announced that capacity restrictions on all venues would be lifted on March 1. Saskatchewan lifted proof of vaccination requirements on Feb. 14, with plans to remove mask mandates on March 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s really shaken what people thought of Canada’: international media attention of Ottawa occupation driven by contrast with Canada’s clean image, say journalists

  • The high amount of international media attention on the so-called “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa could be attributed to how the event clashes with Canada’s
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 21, 2022
CNN's Donnie O'Sullivan interviews one of the protesters on Parliament Hill. CNN reporter Paula Newton says the international media interest in the Freedom Convoy could be because of how the extremist elements of the protest sit in opposition to Canada's global image, but also because it's a 'fast-moving' story. Image courtesy of The Daily Show's Twitter

‘It’s really shaken what people thought of Canada’: international media attention of Ottawa occupation driven by contrast with Canada’s clean image, say journalists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 21, 2022
  • The high amount of international media attention on the so-called “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa could be attributed to how the event clashes with Canada’s

‘It’s really shaken what people thought of Canada’: international media attention of Ottawa occupation driven by contrast with Canada’s clean image, say journalists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 21, 2022
  • The high amount of international media attention on the so-called “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa could be attributed to how the event clashes with Canada’s
CNN's Donnie O'Sullivan interviews one of the protesters on Parliament Hill. CNN reporter Paula Newton says the international media interest in the Freedom Convoy could be because of how the extremist elements of the protest sit in opposition to Canada's global image, but also because it's a 'fast-moving' story. Image courtesy of The Daily Show's Twitter

Hate symbols at convoy protest bolster urgency for online hate legislation, say advocacy group, NDP

  • The display of hate symbols, including swastikas and the Confederate flag, in Ottawa during the truck convoy protest is fuelling the need for the
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2022
Canada's Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez released a report on Feb. 3, 2022, describing the results of a consultation process between July and September 2021 related to developing legislation to combat online hate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hate symbols at convoy protest bolster urgency for online hate legislation, say advocacy group, NDP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2022
  • The display of hate symbols, including swastikas and the Confederate flag, in Ottawa during the truck convoy protest is fuelling the need for the

Hate symbols at convoy protest bolster urgency for online hate legislation, say advocacy group, NDP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2022
  • The display of hate symbols, including swastikas and the Confederate flag, in Ottawa during the truck convoy protest is fuelling the need for the
Canada's Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez released a report on Feb. 3, 2022, describing the results of a consultation process between July and September 2021 related to developing legislation to combat online hate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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