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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.

Election ads: from Conservatives’ ‘dark,’ ‘dramatic’ approach to Liberal and NDP’s ‘classic’ and ‘tried and true’

  • Election Day is April 28. To sway voters, the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP have released ads ranging from 'classic' to 'cringe-worthy,' according to digital
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, Conservative Andrew Scheer, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The ad with Scheer, 'Don't text your ex,' was previously available on YouTube, but was removed by April 25 due to a copyright claim by Sony Music Entertainment. Screen capture images courtesy of the Liberal Party, Conservative party, and NDP

Election ads: from Conservatives’ ‘dark,’ ‘dramatic’ approach to Liberal and NDP’s ‘classic’ and ‘tried and true’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
  • Election Day is April 28. To sway voters, the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP have released ads ranging from 'classic' to 'cringe-worthy,' according to digital

Election ads: from Conservatives’ ‘dark,’ ‘dramatic’ approach to Liberal and NDP’s ‘classic’ and ‘tried and true’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
  • Election Day is April 28. To sway voters, the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP have released ads ranging from 'classic' to 'cringe-worthy,' according to digital
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, Conservative Andrew Scheer, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The ad with Scheer, 'Don't text your ex,' was previously available on YouTube, but was removed by April 25 due to a copyright claim by Sony Music Entertainment. Screen capture images courtesy of the Liberal Party, Conservative party, and NDP

Political players predict Carney to win, but questions linger about minority or majority outcome

  • Stephen Carter called the Liberal lead in the polls 'a comeback for the ages,' and Jaime Watt said if the Liberals don’t win, 'the
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, did such a good job last year of attacking the Liberal Party—now led by Mark Carney, centre—and the NDP led by Jagmeet Singh, right, that he’s laid the foundations for his own election difficulty, said pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Political players predict Carney to win, but questions linger about minority or majority outcome

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
  • Stephen Carter called the Liberal lead in the polls 'a comeback for the ages,' and Jaime Watt said if the Liberals don’t win, 'the

Political players predict Carney to win, but questions linger about minority or majority outcome

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 28, 2025
  • Stephen Carter called the Liberal lead in the polls 'a comeback for the ages,' and Jaime Watt said if the Liberals don’t win, 'the
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, did such a good job last year of attacking the Liberal Party—now led by Mark Carney, centre—and the NDP led by Jagmeet Singh, right, that he’s laid the foundations for his own election difficulty, said pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Carleton remains a stronghold for Poilievre, but with some uncertainty from changed boundaries, says strategist

  • A record 91 candidates running for the seat in Carleton is unlikely to change the outcome of the vote, with Poilievre likely to win,
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 21, 2025
The 2025 federal election is Pierre Poilievre's first time running for re-election while holding the leadership of the Conservative Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carleton remains a stronghold for Poilievre, but with some uncertainty from changed boundaries, says strategist

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 21, 2025
  • A record 91 candidates running for the seat in Carleton is unlikely to change the outcome of the vote, with Poilievre likely to win,

Carleton remains a stronghold for Poilievre, but with some uncertainty from changed boundaries, says strategist

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 21, 2025
  • A record 91 candidates running for the seat in Carleton is unlikely to change the outcome of the vote, with Poilievre likely to win,
The 2025 federal election is Pierre Poilievre's first time running for re-election while holding the leadership of the Conservative Party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Nepean a Liberal stronghold with urban areas and federal public servants, say strategists

  • Nepean is 'pretty solidly urban right now,' and Liberals tend to do better with urban voters, says Kevin Bosch, a former Liberal staffer who's
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 21, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured March 29, 2025, visiting staffers and volunteers at his campaign office in Nepean, Ont. The riding is considered a safe Liberal seat. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Nepean a Liberal stronghold with urban areas and federal public servants, say strategists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 21, 2025
  • Nepean is 'pretty solidly urban right now,' and Liberals tend to do better with urban voters, says Kevin Bosch, a former Liberal staffer who's

Nepean a Liberal stronghold with urban areas and federal public servants, say strategists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 21, 2025
  • Nepean is 'pretty solidly urban right now,' and Liberals tend to do better with urban voters, says Kevin Bosch, a former Liberal staffer who's
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured March 29, 2025, visiting staffers and volunteers at his campaign office in Nepean, Ont. The riding is considered a safe Liberal seat. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

No ‘perfect’ solution in Carney asset disclosure calls, say law and political science experts

  • 'If we believe as a society that the system doesn't work ... then we need to have a policy conversation,' says York University's Ian
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated he put all of his publicly traded assets into a blind trust and that he has contacted the federal ethics office about putting 'screens' in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

No ‘perfect’ solution in Carney asset disclosure calls, say law and political science experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 14, 2025
  • 'If we believe as a society that the system doesn't work ... then we need to have a policy conversation,' says York University's Ian

No ‘perfect’ solution in Carney asset disclosure calls, say law and political science experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 14, 2025
  • 'If we believe as a society that the system doesn't work ... then we need to have a policy conversation,' says York University's Ian
Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated he put all of his publicly traded assets into a blind trust and that he has contacted the federal ethics office about putting 'screens' in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals’ lead could change if domestic concerns surpass U.S. tensions, says pundits, pollster

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney 'is still largely untested' in the political arena, and Jamie Carroll said 'Liberals should take almost no comfort from sitting
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 12, 2025
Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May, left, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Liberals’ lead could change if domestic concerns surpass U.S. tensions, says pundits, pollster

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 12, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney 'is still largely untested' in the political arena, and Jamie Carroll said 'Liberals should take almost no comfort from sitting

Liberals’ lead could change if domestic concerns surpass U.S. tensions, says pundits, pollster

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 12, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney 'is still largely untested' in the political arena, and Jamie Carroll said 'Liberals should take almost no comfort from sitting
Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May, left, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Alberta Premier Smith calls retaliatory tariffs ‘most harmful’ to Canadian business, wants CUSMA negotiation after federal election

  • 'Everybody is injured by [tariff wars], and so the sooner we can get to a renegotiated Canada-U.S. free trade agreement ... the better,' said
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 10, 2025
Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith
Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith
Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith spoke in Ottawa on April 10 at a conference hosted by the Canada Strong and Free Network. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Alberta Premier Smith calls retaliatory tariffs ‘most harmful’ to Canadian business, wants CUSMA negotiation after federal election

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 10, 2025
  • 'Everybody is injured by [tariff wars], and so the sooner we can get to a renegotiated Canada-U.S. free trade agreement ... the better,' said

Alberta Premier Smith calls retaliatory tariffs ‘most harmful’ to Canadian business, wants CUSMA negotiation after federal election

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 10, 2025
  • 'Everybody is injured by [tariff wars], and so the sooner we can get to a renegotiated Canada-U.S. free trade agreement ... the better,' said
Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith
Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith spoke in Ottawa on April 10 at a conference hosted by the Canada Strong and Free Network. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Real chance of global recession due to U.S. trade war, say economists

  • U.S. President Donald Trump is ‘playing with matches and gasoline when it comes to trade wars,’ according to Fen Hampson, professor of international affairs
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured April 2, 2025, on the way into the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations and National Security on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Real chance of global recession due to U.S. trade war, say economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 7, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump is ‘playing with matches and gasoline when it comes to trade wars,’ according to Fen Hampson, professor of international affairs

Real chance of global recession due to U.S. trade war, say economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 7, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump is ‘playing with matches and gasoline when it comes to trade wars,’ according to Fen Hampson, professor of international affairs
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured April 2, 2025, on the way into the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations and National Security on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada needs a national strategy for security, trade, and economy to contend with Trump, say political science experts

  • 'A royal commission on securing Canada’s future is not optional. It is essential,' reads a March 24 open letter to the prime minister, signed
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 4, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured at his campaign office on March 29, 2025, told reporters on March 25 that he has a responsibility to plan for the worst, and that 'part of that response is to be more and more Canadian in our defence capabilities.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada needs a national strategy for security, trade, and economy to contend with Trump, say political science experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 4, 2025
  • 'A royal commission on securing Canada’s future is not optional. It is essential,' reads a March 24 open letter to the prime minister, signed

Canada needs a national strategy for security, trade, and economy to contend with Trump, say political science experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 4, 2025
  • 'A royal commission on securing Canada’s future is not optional. It is essential,' reads a March 24 open letter to the prime minister, signed
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured at his campaign office on March 29, 2025, told reporters on March 25 that he has a responsibility to plan for the worst, and that 'part of that response is to be more and more Canadian in our defence capabilities.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade infrastructure pulls ahead of housing crisis as election priority, says industry experts

  • The Canadian Construction Association said 'In this federal election, construction will no longer be ignored,' in a March 27 press release.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 31, 2025
Jagmeet Singh, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Yves-François Blanchet, Elizabeth May, and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Jagmeet Singh, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Yves-François Blanchet, Elizabeth May, and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Trade infrastructure pulls ahead of housing crisis as election priority, says industry experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 31, 2025
  • The Canadian Construction Association said 'In this federal election, construction will no longer be ignored,' in a March 27 press release.

Trade infrastructure pulls ahead of housing crisis as election priority, says industry experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 31, 2025
  • The Canadian Construction Association said 'In this federal election, construction will no longer be ignored,' in a March 27 press release.
Jagmeet Singh, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Yves-François Blanchet, Elizabeth May, and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Liberal and Conservative safe seats likely to stay, but NDP less certain, say pollsters

  • There are 111 safe seats across Canada, based on wins by candidates with a margin of 25 per cent of the vote or greater
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 27, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Liberal and Conservative safe seats likely to stay, but NDP less certain, say pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 27, 2025
  • There are 111 safe seats across Canada, based on wins by candidates with a margin of 25 per cent of the vote or greater

Liberal and Conservative safe seats likely to stay, but NDP less certain, say pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 27, 2025
  • There are 111 safe seats across Canada, based on wins by candidates with a margin of 25 per cent of the vote or greater
Prime Minister Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Election process ‘robust,’ but security partners will be ‘on the lookout’ as Canada heads to the polls, says chief electoral officer

  • Stéphane Perrault shared changes to this year’s federal election voting process, including measures to expand Indigenous and student access across Canada.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 24, 2025
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault holds a press conference in the National Press Theatre on March 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Election process ‘robust,’ but security partners will be ‘on the lookout’ as Canada heads to the polls, says chief electoral officer

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 24, 2025
  • Stéphane Perrault shared changes to this year’s federal election voting process, including measures to expand Indigenous and student access across Canada.

Election process ‘robust,’ but security partners will be ‘on the lookout’ as Canada heads to the polls, says chief electoral officer

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 24, 2025
  • Stéphane Perrault shared changes to this year’s federal election voting process, including measures to expand Indigenous and student access across Canada.
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault holds a press conference in the National Press Theatre on March 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade war could ‘upend’ EV sector, Canada must argue for integrated market, says CEO of vehicle manufacturing group

  • There are signs of pushback against measures by the Trump administration that threaten clean energy development, according to Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association head Flavio
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 19, 2025
Now-Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne described Canadian steel and aluminum as essential for the manufacturing industry, and as crucial for North America’s energy future, economic security, and national security in a March 12 press release while he was serving as innovation minister. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Trade war could ‘upend’ EV sector, Canada must argue for integrated market, says CEO of vehicle manufacturing group

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 19, 2025
  • There are signs of pushback against measures by the Trump administration that threaten clean energy development, according to Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association head Flavio

Trade war could ‘upend’ EV sector, Canada must argue for integrated market, says CEO of vehicle manufacturing group

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 19, 2025
  • There are signs of pushback against measures by the Trump administration that threaten clean energy development, according to Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association head Flavio
Now-Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne described Canadian steel and aluminum as essential for the manufacturing industry, and as crucial for North America’s energy future, economic security, and national security in a March 12 press release while he was serving as innovation minister. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Foreign interference risks must be addressed before voters go to polls, warns democracy watchdog, but Wark says holding off on election right now would be ‘ridiculous’

  • Democracy Watch is urging federal parties to work together to pass legislation that could help address foreign interference, such as Bill C-65 and Bill
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, commissioner of the public inquiry into foreign interference, issued a final report on Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Foreign interference risks must be addressed before voters go to polls, warns democracy watchdog, but Wark says holding off on election right now would be ‘ridiculous’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
  • Democracy Watch is urging federal parties to work together to pass legislation that could help address foreign interference, such as Bill C-65 and Bill

Foreign interference risks must be addressed before voters go to polls, warns democracy watchdog, but Wark says holding off on election right now would be ‘ridiculous’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
  • Democracy Watch is urging federal parties to work together to pass legislation that could help address foreign interference, such as Bill C-65 and Bill
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, commissioner of the public inquiry into foreign interference, issued a final report on Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade anxiety creates ‘unprecedented’ risk to agriculture, requires bold advocacy, says sector experts

  • Tariffs and the threat of tariffs from the U.S. and China could have devastating effects on Canada’s agriculture sector, say agriculture industry insiders.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
To support Canada's farmers, Lawrence MacAulay announced on March 7 that Ottawa will set the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program at $250,000 for the 2025 program year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Trade anxiety creates ‘unprecedented’ risk to agriculture, requires bold advocacy, says sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
  • Tariffs and the threat of tariffs from the U.S. and China could have devastating effects on Canada’s agriculture sector, say agriculture industry insiders.

Trade anxiety creates ‘unprecedented’ risk to agriculture, requires bold advocacy, says sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
  • Tariffs and the threat of tariffs from the U.S. and China could have devastating effects on Canada’s agriculture sector, say agriculture industry insiders.
To support Canada's farmers, Lawrence MacAulay announced on March 7 that Ottawa will set the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program at $250,000 for the 2025 program year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Increased electrification, tighter building codes could be needed if consumer carbon tax scrapped, say experts

  • The clock is loudly ticking on a likely federal election in the spring, leaving the future of Ottawa’s carbon pricing regime unclear.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said ‘Axing the carbon tax is only the beginning,’ during a ‘Canada First’ rally for the party on Feb. 15 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Increased electrification, tighter building codes could be needed if consumer carbon tax scrapped, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
  • The clock is loudly ticking on a likely federal election in the spring, leaving the future of Ottawa’s carbon pricing regime unclear.

Increased electrification, tighter building codes could be needed if consumer carbon tax scrapped, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
  • The clock is loudly ticking on a likely federal election in the spring, leaving the future of Ottawa’s carbon pricing regime unclear.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said ‘Axing the carbon tax is only the beginning,’ during a ‘Canada First’ rally for the party on Feb. 15 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump’s lies are like ‘psychological warfare,’ say political experts

  • U.S. President Donald Trump's lies 'keep us off balance' and have 'psychological effects on the country,' but they are also part of his strategy,
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
On Feb. 28 in the Oval Office, a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump devolved into an argument. Their meeting was covered by the media and the bitter exchange was broadcast around the world. Screengrab courtesy of CNN

Trump’s lies are like ‘psychological warfare,’ say political experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump's lies 'keep us off balance' and have 'psychological effects on the country,' but they are also part of his strategy,

Trump’s lies are like ‘psychological warfare,’ say political experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump's lies 'keep us off balance' and have 'psychological effects on the country,' but they are also part of his strategy,
On Feb. 28 in the Oval Office, a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump devolved into an argument. Their meeting was covered by the media and the bitter exchange was broadcast around the world. Screengrab courtesy of CNN

U.S. ‘hacking away’ at world order means Canada must strengthen ties with allies, say foreign policy experts

  • World politics are undergoing a major power transition that only comes around once a century, says Aaron Ettinger. 'We don't know what a liberal
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 3, 2025
U.S. president Donald Trump, left, threatened tariffs in January on all Canadian and Mexican imports. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Trump reached an agreement in early February to post-pone those levies until March 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

U.S. ‘hacking away’ at world order means Canada must strengthen ties with allies, say foreign policy experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 3, 2025
  • World politics are undergoing a major power transition that only comes around once a century, says Aaron Ettinger. 'We don't know what a liberal

U.S. ‘hacking away’ at world order means Canada must strengthen ties with allies, say foreign policy experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 3, 2025
  • World politics are undergoing a major power transition that only comes around once a century, says Aaron Ettinger. 'We don't know what a liberal
U.S. president Donald Trump, left, threatened tariffs in January on all Canadian and Mexican imports. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Trump reached an agreement in early February to post-pone those levies until March 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

U.S. trade war speeds up need to prioritize Canadian clean energy, say experts

  • Canada is on the right track in terms of the energy transition, and the current trade war only adds urgency to speed up that
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2025
Jonathan Wilkinson
Jonathan Wilkinson
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said 'the role of electricity is central to Canada’s clean energy future,' in a June 2024 Natural Resources Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. trade war speeds up need to prioritize Canadian clean energy, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2025
  • Canada is on the right track in terms of the energy transition, and the current trade war only adds urgency to speed up that

U.S. trade war speeds up need to prioritize Canadian clean energy, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2025
  • Canada is on the right track in terms of the energy transition, and the current trade war only adds urgency to speed up that
Jonathan Wilkinson
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said 'the role of electricity is central to Canada’s clean energy future,' in a June 2024 Natural Resources Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade war may create ‘historic turn’ for Canada as separate economy from U.S., say economists

  • Canada needs a national strategy intended to boost investment, business development and manufacturing in Canada, according to economist Jim Stanford.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 24, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the West Block on Feb. 1, 2025, for a press conference on the government’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade war may create ‘historic turn’ for Canada as separate economy from U.S., say economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 24, 2025
  • Canada needs a national strategy intended to boost investment, business development and manufacturing in Canada, according to economist Jim Stanford.

Trade war may create ‘historic turn’ for Canada as separate economy from U.S., say economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 24, 2025
  • Canada needs a national strategy intended to boost investment, business development and manufacturing in Canada, according to economist Jim Stanford.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the West Block on Feb. 1, 2025, for a press conference on the government’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade tensions with U.S. motivate economic lobbying in January

  • Economic development and international trade were the hottest advocacy topics in January based on the most popular subject matter listed in communication reports.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 22, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in West Block on Feb. 1, to provide an update on the governent’s response to the announcement of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade tensions with U.S. motivate economic lobbying in January

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 22, 2025
  • Economic development and international trade were the hottest advocacy topics in January based on the most popular subject matter listed in communication reports.

Trade tensions with U.S. motivate economic lobbying in January

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 22, 2025
  • Economic development and international trade were the hottest advocacy topics in January based on the most popular subject matter listed in communication reports.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in West Block on Feb. 1, to provide an update on the governent’s response to the announcement of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade war with U.S. requires ‘measured response,’ and reduced interprovincial trade barriers and regulatory burdens, say business leaders

  • The U.S. is 'looking for weakness,' according to the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, who called the trade war an 'unprecedented set
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 17, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, pictured Feb. 1, 2025, with Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, left, and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, holding a press conference on the government's response to Trump's 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade war with U.S. requires ‘measured response,’ and reduced interprovincial trade barriers and regulatory burdens, say business leaders

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 17, 2025
  • The U.S. is 'looking for weakness,' according to the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, who called the trade war an 'unprecedented set

Trade war with U.S. requires ‘measured response,’ and reduced interprovincial trade barriers and regulatory burdens, say business leaders

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 17, 2025
  • The U.S. is 'looking for weakness,' according to the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, who called the trade war an 'unprecedented set
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, pictured Feb. 1, 2025, with Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, left, and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, holding a press conference on the government's response to Trump's 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Holland has made positive pharmacare first steps, but stumbled on Health Act letter’s virtual care commission, say sector experts

  • The clock is 'loudly ticking' on a likely federal election in the spring, and it's important pharmacare deals are signed with the provinces and
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2025
Health Minister Mark Holland said the Liberal government's pharmacare plan is a 'transformational step towards improving health outcomes and health equity in Canada,' in an October 2024 Health Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Holland has made positive pharmacare first steps, but stumbled on Health Act letter’s virtual care commission, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2025
  • The clock is 'loudly ticking' on a likely federal election in the spring, and it's important pharmacare deals are signed with the provinces and

Minister Holland has made positive pharmacare first steps, but stumbled on Health Act letter’s virtual care commission, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2025
  • The clock is 'loudly ticking' on a likely federal election in the spring, and it's important pharmacare deals are signed with the provinces and
Health Minister Mark Holland said the Liberal government's pharmacare plan is a 'transformational step towards improving health outcomes and health equity in Canada,' in an October 2024 Health Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

  • Investments are frozen and long-term planning decisions are largely on hold in the manufacturing sector ‘as everybody tries to figure out where this is
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
On Feb. 3, U.S. President Donald Trump, left, agreed to put a 30-day pause on tariffs against Canada. In a social media post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would take measures intended stop the flow of fentanyl across the border. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
  • Investments are frozen and long-term planning decisions are largely on hold in the manufacturing sector ‘as everybody tries to figure out where this is

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
  • Investments are frozen and long-term planning decisions are largely on hold in the manufacturing sector ‘as everybody tries to figure out where this is
On Feb. 3, U.S. President Donald Trump, left, agreed to put a 30-day pause on tariffs against Canada. In a social media post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would take measures intended stop the flow of fentanyl across the border. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Innovation sector under tariff war needs more protection and diversified trade partners, says business advocates

  • The federal government is closely monitoring the situation surrounding potential U.S. tariffs and ‘stands ready to have a robust response if needed,’ says the
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne,
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne,
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured in a Hill scrum, launched the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy, which will invest up to $2-billion intended to help grow Canada’s AI sector, last month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Innovation sector under tariff war needs more protection and diversified trade partners, says business advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
  • The federal government is closely monitoring the situation surrounding potential U.S. tariffs and ‘stands ready to have a robust response if needed,’ says the

Innovation sector under tariff war needs more protection and diversified trade partners, says business advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
  • The federal government is closely monitoring the situation surrounding potential U.S. tariffs and ‘stands ready to have a robust response if needed,’ says the
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne,
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured in a Hill scrum, launched the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy, which will invest up to $2-billion intended to help grow Canada’s AI sector, last month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Angus’ call for probe into Musk’s meddling draws attention in fight against foreign interference, say comms experts

  • Experts also say Canada's Elections Act needs to be updated to set out clear rules on the use of bots and AI in political
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
Charlie Angus
Charlie Angus
NDP MP Charlie Angus renewed his request for people to call on Elections Canada to 'shut down interference by Musk's interference in the X algorithm,' in a Jan. 26 post on Bluesky. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Angus’ call for probe into Musk’s meddling draws attention in fight against foreign interference, say comms experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
  • Experts also say Canada's Elections Act needs to be updated to set out clear rules on the use of bots and AI in political

Angus’ call for probe into Musk’s meddling draws attention in fight against foreign interference, say comms experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
  • Experts also say Canada's Elections Act needs to be updated to set out clear rules on the use of bots and AI in political
Charlie Angus
NDP MP Charlie Angus renewed his request for people to call on Elections Canada to 'shut down interference by Musk's interference in the X algorithm,' in a Jan. 26 post on Bluesky. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals need middle-class housing plan to match Conservatives, says housing expert

  • The Tories' plan to scrap the federal sales tax on new homes sold for less than $1-million doesn't have a comparable Liberal counterproposal, says
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2025
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith released a video on Jan. 20 in which he said obstacles to affordable housing include 'too much red tape, too many different restrictive planning and zoning rules, and too many administrative delays.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals need middle-class housing plan to match Conservatives, says housing expert

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2025
  • The Tories' plan to scrap the federal sales tax on new homes sold for less than $1-million doesn't have a comparable Liberal counterproposal, says

Liberals need middle-class housing plan to match Conservatives, says housing expert

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2025
  • The Tories' plan to scrap the federal sales tax on new homes sold for less than $1-million doesn't have a comparable Liberal counterproposal, says
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith released a video on Jan. 20 in which he said obstacles to affordable housing include 'too much red tape, too many different restrictive planning and zoning rules, and too many administrative delays.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Transportation infrastructure adaptation requires more data and long-term thinking, say sector experts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Liberals’ fall priorities should centre on building support from NDP, key voting blocs: lobbyists, pollsters

  • With a current 'hodgepodge' of bills before Parliament, the Liberals may want to form a cohesive narrative through their fall legislative agenda, says Yaroslav
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2024
One bill to watch this fall will be the government's online harms legislation, Bill C-63, which was first tabled by Justice Minister Arif Virani on Feb. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals’ fall priorities should centre on building support from NDP, key voting blocs: lobbyists, pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2024
  • With a current 'hodgepodge' of bills before Parliament, the Liberals may want to form a cohesive narrative through their fall legislative agenda, says Yaroslav

Liberals’ fall priorities should centre on building support from NDP, key voting blocs: lobbyists, pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2024
  • With a current 'hodgepodge' of bills before Parliament, the Liberals may want to form a cohesive narrative through their fall legislative agenda, says Yaroslav
One bill to watch this fall will be the government's online harms legislation, Bill C-63, which was first tabled by Justice Minister Arif Virani on Feb. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Witness says she’ll return if invited after fracas at House Status of Women Committee, it’s more important than ‘petty politics’

  • Conservatives are calling on the Liberals to allow witnesses to return to speak after a disastrous House committee meeting on July 31.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 19, 2024
Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld wrote in an Aug. 7 op-ed that the chair of the House Status of Women committee called a meeting with only a few days notice, and only with witnesses proposed by Conservative party members. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Witness says she’ll return if invited after fracas at House Status of Women Committee, it’s more important than ‘petty politics’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 19, 2024
  • Conservatives are calling on the Liberals to allow witnesses to return to speak after a disastrous House committee meeting on July 31.

Witness says she’ll return if invited after fracas at House Status of Women Committee, it’s more important than ‘petty politics’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 19, 2024
  • Conservatives are calling on the Liberals to allow witnesses to return to speak after a disastrous House committee meeting on July 31.
Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld wrote in an Aug. 7 op-ed that the chair of the House Status of Women committee called a meeting with only a few days notice, and only with witnesses proposed by Conservative party members. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Project 2025 could render trade and other agreements with U.S. uncertain, say political players

  • Project 2025 is not really on the radar for most average Canadians, but anyone in government should be taking note. Pollster Darrell Bricker calls
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 12, 2024
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, U.S. Vice-president Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and photographs courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr

Project 2025 could render trade and other agreements with U.S. uncertain, say political players

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 12, 2024
  • Project 2025 is not really on the radar for most average Canadians, but anyone in government should be taking note. Pollster Darrell Bricker calls

Project 2025 could render trade and other agreements with U.S. uncertain, say political players

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 12, 2024
  • Project 2025 is not really on the radar for most average Canadians, but anyone in government should be taking note. Pollster Darrell Bricker calls
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, U.S. Vice-president Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and photographs courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr

Defence spending push to reach NATO target coming in fall from business advocacy groups

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in July that Canada 'fully expects' to reach a spending target of two per cent of GDP on defence
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 12, 2024
During the the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Leaders’ Summit held July 9-11, National Defence Minister Bill Blair, along with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced an expectation that Canada will reach a spending target of two per cent of GDP on defence by 2032. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Defence spending push to reach NATO target coming in fall from business advocacy groups

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 12, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in July that Canada 'fully expects' to reach a spending target of two per cent of GDP on defence

Defence spending push to reach NATO target coming in fall from business advocacy groups

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 12, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in July that Canada 'fully expects' to reach a spending target of two per cent of GDP on defence
During the the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Leaders’ Summit held July 9-11, National Defence Minister Bill Blair, along with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced an expectation that Canada will reach a spending target of two per cent of GDP on defence by 2032. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. election outcome doesn’t change policy issues, but Trump harder to predict, say pundits, lobbyists

  • Leadership in North America faces a potential shakeup with the U.S. election coming up in November, and Canada's federal election coming by October of
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, U.S. Vice-president Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and photographs courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr

U.S. election outcome doesn’t change policy issues, but Trump harder to predict, say pundits, lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
  • Leadership in North America faces a potential shakeup with the U.S. election coming up in November, and Canada's federal election coming by October of

U.S. election outcome doesn’t change policy issues, but Trump harder to predict, say pundits, lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
  • Leadership in North America faces a potential shakeup with the U.S. election coming up in November, and Canada's federal election coming by October of
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, U.S. Vice-president Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and photographs courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr

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