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‘For me, it’s personal’: Minister Sohi reflects on passion for infrastructure portfolio

  • Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi doesn’t mince words when discussing the role infrastructure played in his ‘Made in Canada’ success story. An immigrant from India,
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 9, 2018
Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi, pictured recently in his ministerial office, says he has attempted to reframe the federal approach to infrastructure to provide greater long-term certainty to municipal partners. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘For me, it’s personal’: Minister Sohi reflects on passion for infrastructure portfolio

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 9, 2018
  • Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi doesn’t mince words when discussing the role infrastructure played in his ‘Made in Canada’ success story. An immigrant from India,

‘For me, it’s personal’: Minister Sohi reflects on passion for infrastructure portfolio

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 9, 2018
  • Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi doesn’t mince words when discussing the role infrastructure played in his ‘Made in Canada’ success story. An immigrant from India,
Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi, pictured recently in his ministerial office, says he has attempted to reframe the federal approach to infrastructure to provide greater long-term certainty to municipal partners. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Infrastructure improvements could increase annual GDP of northern territories by $4.7-billion: report

  • Upgrading trade-enabling infrastructure in Canada’s northern territories could add billions each year to the national economy, says a new report from the University of Calgary.
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 9, 2018
University of Calgary Professor Kent Fellows, pictured in Ottawa at a press conference on March 27, says infrastructure improvements can lower the cost of living in the north by 'reducing the cost of imports,' while also increasing economic activity by making exports 'more efficient.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Infrastructure improvements could increase annual GDP of northern territories by $4.7-billion: report

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 9, 2018
  • Upgrading trade-enabling infrastructure in Canada’s northern territories could add billions each year to the national economy, says a new report from the University of Calgary.

Infrastructure improvements could increase annual GDP of northern territories by $4.7-billion: report

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 9, 2018
  • Upgrading trade-enabling infrastructure in Canada’s northern territories could add billions each year to the national economy, says a new report from the University of Calgary.
University of Calgary Professor Kent Fellows, pictured in Ottawa at a press conference on March 27, says infrastructure improvements can lower the cost of living in the north by 'reducing the cost of imports,' while also increasing economic activity by making exports 'more efficient.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau visits Alberta’s oil sands; Freeland heads to Washington to meet U.S., Mexican counterparts; Singh drops by P.E.I.

  • Good Friday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is spending the day in the heart of northern Alberta’s oil sands, where he’s visiting a major
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 6, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is visiting Fort McMurray today, where he'll visit a major mine operation and meet with representatives from the energy industry and local Indigenous leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau visits Alberta’s oil sands; Freeland heads to Washington to meet U.S., Mexican counterparts; Singh drops by P.E.I.

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 6, 2018
  • Good Friday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is spending the day in the heart of northern Alberta’s oil sands, where he’s visiting a major

Politics This Morning: Trudeau visits Alberta’s oil sands; Freeland heads to Washington to meet U.S., Mexican counterparts; Singh drops by P.E.I.

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 6, 2018
  • Good Friday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is spending the day in the heart of northern Alberta’s oil sands, where he’s visiting a major
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is visiting Fort McMurray today, where he'll visit a major mine operation and meet with representatives from the energy industry and local Indigenous leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau heads to Quebec for business summit, then Vancouver for fundraiser; Scheer visits Penticton; Singh takes in the East Coast; McKenna talks ‘greening’ campuses; Garneau addresses B.C. forestry sector

  • Good Thursday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Québec City today for the B7 Business Summit, a gathering of business leaders from
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ, MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 5, 2018
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is visiting Halifax on Thursday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau heads to Quebec for business summit, then Vancouver for fundraiser; Scheer visits Penticton; Singh takes in the East Coast; McKenna talks ‘greening’ campuses; Garneau addresses B.C. forestry sector

News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ, MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 5, 2018
  • Good Thursday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Québec City today for the B7 Business Summit, a gathering of business leaders from

Politics This Morning: Trudeau heads to Quebec for business summit, then Vancouver for fundraiser; Scheer visits Penticton; Singh takes in the East Coast; McKenna talks ‘greening’ campuses; Garneau addresses B.C. forestry sector

News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ, MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 5, 2018
  • Good Thursday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Québec City today for the B7 Business Summit, a gathering of business leaders from
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is visiting Halifax on Thursday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to meet with NATO secretary general; McKenna, Wynne to announce emissions reduction initiatives; Scheer visits the Okanagan

  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in his Centre Block office today at 1:30 p.m. The two
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 4, 2018
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is continuing his tour of the Okanagan Valley in B.C., on Wednesday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to meet with NATO secretary general; McKenna, Wynne to announce emissions reduction initiatives; Scheer visits the Okanagan

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 4, 2018
  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in his Centre Block office today at 1:30 p.m. The two

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to meet with NATO secretary general; McKenna, Wynne to announce emissions reduction initiatives; Scheer visits the Okanagan

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 4, 2018
  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in his Centre Block office today at 1:30 p.m. The two
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is continuing his tour of the Okanagan Valley in B.C., on Wednesday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Joly makes announcement on CBC/Radio-Canada leadership; Chagger heads to Washington to talk empowering women entrepreneurs; Rae releases report on Myanmar

  • Good Tuesday morning and welcome back after the long weekend, The House is not sitting this week and won’t resume sitting until April 16, meaning
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 3, 2018
Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, also the government House leader, is visiting Washington, D.C., to meet with her American counterpart and local business leaders to discuss supporting female entrepreneurs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Joly makes announcement on CBC/Radio-Canada leadership; Chagger heads to Washington to talk empowering women entrepreneurs; Rae releases report on Myanmar

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 3, 2018
  • Good Tuesday morning and welcome back after the long weekend, The House is not sitting this week and won’t resume sitting until April 16, meaning

Politics This Morning: Joly makes announcement on CBC/Radio-Canada leadership; Chagger heads to Washington to talk empowering women entrepreneurs; Rae releases report on Myanmar

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | April 3, 2018
  • Good Tuesday morning and welcome back after the long weekend, The House is not sitting this week and won’t resume sitting until April 16, meaning
Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, also the government House leader, is visiting Washington, D.C., to meet with her American counterpart and local business leaders to discuss supporting female entrepreneurs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Morneau talks budget 2018 in Hong Kong; Wilson-Raybould, Lebouthillier make criminal justice announcement; Duncan reveals recruits from Canada 150 Research Chairs competition

  • Good Thursday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will participate in a leaders’ meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee at the Flaherty Building in downtown
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 29, 2018
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan will announce the full suite of researchers recruited through the Canada 150 Research Chairs competition this morning at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Morneau talks budget 2018 in Hong Kong; Wilson-Raybould, Lebouthillier make criminal justice announcement; Duncan reveals recruits from Canada 150 Research Chairs competition

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 29, 2018
  • Good Thursday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will participate in a leaders’ meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee at the Flaherty Building in downtown

Politics This Morning: Morneau talks budget 2018 in Hong Kong; Wilson-Raybould, Lebouthillier make criminal justice announcement; Duncan reveals recruits from Canada 150 Research Chairs competition

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 29, 2018
  • Good Thursday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will participate in a leaders’ meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee at the Flaherty Building in downtown
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan will announce the full suite of researchers recruited through the Canada 150 Research Chairs competition this morning at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Joly, Trudeau to unveil action plan for official languages; Petitpas Taylor, Blair to appear before Senate committee; Sajjan visits United Nations

  • Good Wednesday morning, Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are unveiling the federal government’s action plan for official languages for 2018–2023, dubbed
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 28, 2018
Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured, is unveiling the federal government’s action plan for official languages for 2018–2023 today in Ottawa, alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Joly, Trudeau to unveil action plan for official languages; Petitpas Taylor, Blair to appear before Senate committee; Sajjan visits United Nations

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 28, 2018
  • Good Wednesday morning, Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are unveiling the federal government’s action plan for official languages for 2018–2023, dubbed

Politics This Morning: Joly, Trudeau to unveil action plan for official languages; Petitpas Taylor, Blair to appear before Senate committee; Sajjan visits United Nations

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 28, 2018
  • Good Wednesday morning, Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are unveiling the federal government’s action plan for official languages for 2018–2023, dubbed
Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured, is unveiling the federal government’s action plan for official languages for 2018–2023 today in Ottawa, alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Freeland visits Japan; Garneau to discuss Bill C-49 before committee; Carr to appear at Senate Question Period

  • Good Tuesday morning, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is visiting Tokyo over the next two days to mark the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 27, 2018
Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr is appearing at Senate Question Period in the Upper Chamber this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Freeland visits Japan; Garneau to discuss Bill C-49 before committee; Carr to appear at Senate Question Period

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 27, 2018
  • Good Tuesday morning, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is visiting Tokyo over the next two days to mark the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations

Politics This Morning: Freeland visits Japan; Garneau to discuss Bill C-49 before committee; Carr to appear at Senate Question Period

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 27, 2018
  • Good Tuesday morning, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is visiting Tokyo over the next two days to mark the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr is appearing at Senate Question Period in the Upper Chamber this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to exonerate Tsilhqot’in Nation chiefs, to meet with Indiana governor; Goodale to appear before Senate committee on cannabis bill; Hajdu, Bains talk future of jobs in Montreal

  • Good Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a statement this afternoon in the House of Commons after Question Period exonerating six chiefs
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 26, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a statement this afternoon in the House of Commons after Question Period exonerating six chiefs from the Tsilhqot'in Nation in B.C. hanged in 1864 for purportedly murdering 14 white colonists. He will then meet with Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb at the Prime Minister’s Office in Centre Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to exonerate Tsilhqot’in Nation chiefs, to meet with Indiana governor; Goodale to appear before Senate committee on cannabis bill; Hajdu, Bains talk future of jobs in Montreal

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 26, 2018
  • Good Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a statement this afternoon in the House of Commons after Question Period exonerating six chiefs

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to exonerate Tsilhqot’in Nation chiefs, to meet with Indiana governor; Goodale to appear before Senate committee on cannabis bill; Hajdu, Bains talk future of jobs in Montreal

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 26, 2018
  • Good Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a statement this afternoon in the House of Commons after Question Period exonerating six chiefs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a statement this afternoon in the House of Commons after Question Period exonerating six chiefs from the Tsilhqot'in Nation in B.C. hanged in 1864 for purportedly murdering 14 white colonists. He will then meet with Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb at the Prime Minister’s Office in Centre Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Supreme Court upholds Bruce Carson’s influence-peddling conviction

  • OTTAWA—The Supreme Court of Canada upheld the influence-peddling conviction against former prime ministerial adviser Bruce Carson, effectively ending a sprawling legal saga involving the
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 23, 2018
Former PMO adviser Bruce Carson, pictured outside an Ottawa court for his original influence-peddling trial on Sept. 14, 2015. Hill Times file photograph

Supreme Court upholds Bruce Carson’s influence-peddling conviction

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 23, 2018
  • OTTAWA—The Supreme Court of Canada upheld the influence-peddling conviction against former prime ministerial adviser Bruce Carson, effectively ending a sprawling legal saga involving the

Supreme Court upholds Bruce Carson’s influence-peddling conviction

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 23, 2018
  • OTTAWA—The Supreme Court of Canada upheld the influence-peddling conviction against former prime ministerial adviser Bruce Carson, effectively ending a sprawling legal saga involving the
Former PMO adviser Bruce Carson, pictured outside an Ottawa court for his original influence-peddling trial on Sept. 14, 2015. Hill Times file photograph

Politics This Morning: Scheer to meet Toronto Mayor Tory; ceremony for new Supreme Court justice; Philpott, Obed to announce target date to eliminate tuberculosis in traditional Inuit territory

  • Good Friday morning, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is meeting with Toronto Mayor John Tory this morning, with the Tories eagerly looking to make inroads
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 23, 2018
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, pictured, is meeting with Toronto Mayor John Tory this morning. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Scheer to meet Toronto Mayor Tory; ceremony for new Supreme Court justice; Philpott, Obed to announce target date to eliminate tuberculosis in traditional Inuit territory

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 23, 2018
  • Good Friday morning, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is meeting with Toronto Mayor John Tory this morning, with the Tories eagerly looking to make inroads

Politics This Morning: Scheer to meet Toronto Mayor Tory; ceremony for new Supreme Court justice; Philpott, Obed to announce target date to eliminate tuberculosis in traditional Inuit territory

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 23, 2018
  • Good Friday morning, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is meeting with Toronto Mayor John Tory this morning, with the Tories eagerly looking to make inroads
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, pictured, is meeting with Toronto Mayor John Tory this morning. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Champagne visits Singapore; Trudeau meets with New Brunswick premier; Philpott to make energy announcement in Thunder Bay

  • Good Thursday morning, International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne is visiting Singapore over the next three days, looking to enhance bilateral trade and investment, meet with fellow
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 22, 2018
Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott, pictured, is joining with Ontario Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault and the head of a First Nations-led energy transmission partnership looking to connect 17 remote communities to the Ontario energy grid for an announcement today in Thunder Bay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Champagne visits Singapore; Trudeau meets with New Brunswick premier; Philpott to make energy announcement in Thunder Bay

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 22, 2018
  • Good Thursday morning, International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne is visiting Singapore over the next three days, looking to enhance bilateral trade and investment, meet with fellow

Politics This Morning: Champagne visits Singapore; Trudeau meets with New Brunswick premier; Philpott to make energy announcement in Thunder Bay

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 22, 2018
  • Good Thursday morning, International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne is visiting Singapore over the next three days, looking to enhance bilateral trade and investment, meet with fellow
Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott, pictured, is joining with Ontario Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault and the head of a First Nations-led energy transmission partnership looking to connect 17 remote communities to the Ontario energy grid for an announcement today in Thunder Bay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Garneau to announce new vehicle lighting standard; Sohi to talk estimates at committee; Qualtrough to discuss Phoenix with Senators

  • Good Wednesday morning, Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough is appearing before the Senate National Finance Committee today to discuss problems with the
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 21, 2018
Transport Minister Marc Garneau is making an announcement on the new new vehicle lighting safety standard in Gatineau this morning, and will then appear before the House Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities Committee in the afternoon to talk estimates.

Politics This Morning: Garneau to announce new vehicle lighting standard; Sohi to talk estimates at committee; Qualtrough to discuss Phoenix with Senators

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 21, 2018
  • Good Wednesday morning, Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough is appearing before the Senate National Finance Committee today to discuss problems with the

Politics This Morning: Garneau to announce new vehicle lighting standard; Sohi to talk estimates at committee; Qualtrough to discuss Phoenix with Senators

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 21, 2018
  • Good Wednesday morning, Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough is appearing before the Senate National Finance Committee today to discuss problems with the
Transport Minister Marc Garneau is making an announcement on the new new vehicle lighting safety standard in Gatineau this morning, and will then appear before the House Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities Committee in the afternoon to talk estimates.

Politics This Morning: Goodale expected to introduce long-anticipated gun legislation; Scheer sits down for Maclean’s interview; Ministers fan out to talk estimates at committee

  • Good Tuesday morning, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is expected to introduce long-waited legislation this afternoon strengthening the rules for selling, licensing, and tracing
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 20, 2018
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is expected to introduce long-waited legislation this afternoon strengthening the rules for selling, licensing, and tracing guns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Goodale expected to introduce long-anticipated gun legislation; Scheer sits down for Maclean’s interview; Ministers fan out to talk estimates at committee

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 20, 2018
  • Good Tuesday morning, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is expected to introduce long-waited legislation this afternoon strengthening the rules for selling, licensing, and tracing

Politics This Morning: Goodale expected to introduce long-anticipated gun legislation; Scheer sits down for Maclean’s interview; Ministers fan out to talk estimates at committee

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 20, 2018
  • Good Tuesday morning, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is expected to introduce long-waited legislation this afternoon strengthening the rules for selling, licensing, and tracing
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is expected to introduce long-waited legislation this afternoon strengthening the rules for selling, licensing, and tracing guns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian Securities Administrators prepare report on climate disclosure as advocates push for new reporting requirements for businesses

  • The national body of securities regulators is releasing a much-anticipated report next month on companies disclosing the financial risk they face from climate change,
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 19, 2018
The Canadian Securities Administrators, made up of securities regulators from all 10 provinces and 3 territories, says it plans to release its climate change progress report in April. Eric Marshall/Wikimedia Commons photograph

Canadian Securities Administrators prepare report on climate disclosure as advocates push for new reporting requirements for businesses

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 19, 2018
  • The national body of securities regulators is releasing a much-anticipated report next month on companies disclosing the financial risk they face from climate change,

Canadian Securities Administrators prepare report on climate disclosure as advocates push for new reporting requirements for businesses

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 19, 2018
  • The national body of securities regulators is releasing a much-anticipated report next month on companies disclosing the financial risk they face from climate change,
The Canadian Securities Administrators, made up of securities regulators from all 10 provinces and 3 territories, says it plans to release its climate change progress report in April. Eric Marshall/Wikimedia Commons photograph

Acting on climate change will create ‘new economic opportunities and good jobs,’ says environment minister

  • It has been one of the most pressing priorities for the Liberal government since assuming power in November 2015. Reducing Canada’s carbon footprint as
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 19, 2018
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says Canada’s approach to carbon pricing is 'designed to address competitiveness considerations,' and is 'informed by the principles that price increases should occur in a predictable and gradual way to limit economic impacts.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Acting on climate change will create ‘new economic opportunities and good jobs,’ says environment minister

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 19, 2018
  • It has been one of the most pressing priorities for the Liberal government since assuming power in November 2015. Reducing Canada’s carbon footprint as

Acting on climate change will create ‘new economic opportunities and good jobs,’ says environment minister

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 19, 2018
  • It has been one of the most pressing priorities for the Liberal government since assuming power in November 2015. Reducing Canada’s carbon footprint as
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says Canada’s approach to carbon pricing is 'designed to address competitiveness considerations,' and is 'informed by the principles that price increases should occur in a predictable and gradual way to limit economic impacts.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: House resumes sitting; Freeland, Sajjan to unveil peacekeeping mission; Hill security unions to launch joint campaign; Garneau announcing new trains for Via Rail

  • Good Monday morning, MPs are returning to the Hill today, after a two-week House break that started shortly after the tabling of the 2018
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 19, 2018
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured, are making a joint announcement in the House foyer today, where it's expected they will rollout plans for Canada to send peacekeepers to Mali. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: House resumes sitting; Freeland, Sajjan to unveil peacekeeping mission; Hill security unions to launch joint campaign; Garneau announcing new trains for Via Rail

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 19, 2018
  • Good Monday morning, MPs are returning to the Hill today, after a two-week House break that started shortly after the tabling of the 2018

Politics This Morning: House resumes sitting; Freeland, Sajjan to unveil peacekeeping mission; Hill security unions to launch joint campaign; Garneau announcing new trains for Via Rail

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 19, 2018
  • Good Monday morning, MPs are returning to the Hill today, after a two-week House break that started shortly after the tabling of the 2018
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured, are making a joint announcement in the House foyer today, where it's expected they will rollout plans for Canada to send peacekeepers to Mali. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: McKenna in Victoria for conservation and marine research announcement; Goodale, Saskatchewan education minister to unveil early learning and child care agreement; Sohi in Edmonton to talk 2026 World Cup bid

  • Good Friday morning, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is making an announcement about protecting nature and oceans, and investing in marine research this morning at
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 16, 2018
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is making an announcement about protecting nature and oceans and investing in marine research this morning at the Inner Harbour of Victoria. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: McKenna in Victoria for conservation and marine research announcement; Goodale, Saskatchewan education minister to unveil early learning and child care agreement; Sohi in Edmonton to talk 2026 World Cup bid

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 16, 2018
  • Good Friday morning, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is making an announcement about protecting nature and oceans, and investing in marine research this morning at

Politics This Morning: McKenna in Victoria for conservation and marine research announcement; Goodale, Saskatchewan education minister to unveil early learning and child care agreement; Sohi in Edmonton to talk 2026 World Cup bid

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 16, 2018
  • Good Friday morning, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is making an announcement about protecting nature and oceans, and investing in marine research this morning at
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is making an announcement about protecting nature and oceans and investing in marine research this morning at the Inner Harbour of Victoria. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Garneau speaks at Belgium–Canada Strategic Forum; Champagne introduces management of new Invest in Canada organization; Goodale tours University of Saskatchewan

  • Good Thursday morning, Transport Minister Marc Garneau will deliver a keynote address this morning in Montreal at the Belgium–Canada Strategic Forum and discuss the
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 15, 2018
Transport Minister Marc Garneau will deliver a keynote address this morning in Montreal at the Belgium–Canada Strategic Forum in Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Garneau speaks at Belgium–Canada Strategic Forum; Champagne introduces management of new Invest in Canada organization; Goodale tours University of Saskatchewan

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 15, 2018
  • Good Thursday morning, Transport Minister Marc Garneau will deliver a keynote address this morning in Montreal at the Belgium–Canada Strategic Forum and discuss the

Politics This Morning: Garneau speaks at Belgium–Canada Strategic Forum; Champagne introduces management of new Invest in Canada organization; Goodale tours University of Saskatchewan

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 15, 2018
  • Good Thursday morning, Transport Minister Marc Garneau will deliver a keynote address this morning in Montreal at the Belgium–Canada Strategic Forum and discuss the
Transport Minister Marc Garneau will deliver a keynote address this morning in Montreal at the Belgium–Canada Strategic Forum in Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Sohi makes transit announcement in Mississauga; Trudeau tours steel plants in Sault Ste. Marie, Regina; McKenna attends GLOBE Forum in Vancouver

  • Good Wednesday morning, Day three of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s tour of aluminum and steel plants is taking him to Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and Regina,
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 14, 2018
Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi is making an infrastructure announcement this afternoon at a transit facility in Mississauga. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Sohi makes transit announcement in Mississauga; Trudeau tours steel plants in Sault Ste. Marie, Regina; McKenna attends GLOBE Forum in Vancouver

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 14, 2018
  • Good Wednesday morning, Day three of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s tour of aluminum and steel plants is taking him to Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and Regina,

Politics This Morning: Sohi makes transit announcement in Mississauga; Trudeau tours steel plants in Sault Ste. Marie, Regina; McKenna attends GLOBE Forum in Vancouver

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 14, 2018
  • Good Wednesday morning, Day three of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s tour of aluminum and steel plants is taking him to Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and Regina,
Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi is making an infrastructure announcement this afternoon at a transit facility in Mississauga. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Garneau rolls out new actions under Oceans Protection Plan; Bains to make two funding announcements in B.C.; Trudeau tours steel plants in Hamilton

  • Good Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s tour of aluminum and steel plants in Canada is taking him to Hamilton today, where he will
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 13, 2018
Transport Minister Marc Garneau is announcing new actions under the government’s Oceans Protection Plan today in Vancouver. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Garneau rolls out new actions under Oceans Protection Plan; Bains to make two funding announcements in B.C.; Trudeau tours steel plants in Hamilton

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 13, 2018
  • Good Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s tour of aluminum and steel plants in Canada is taking him to Hamilton today, where he will

Politics This Morning: Garneau rolls out new actions under Oceans Protection Plan; Bains to make two funding announcements in B.C.; Trudeau tours steel plants in Hamilton

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 13, 2018
  • Good Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s tour of aluminum and steel plants in Canada is taking him to Hamilton today, where he will
Transport Minister Marc Garneau is announcing new actions under the government’s Oceans Protection Plan today in Vancouver. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Trade is vital for our agriculture sector,’ says MacAulay as Canada inks CPTPP

  • To borrow a sports analogy, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay has been playing offence and defence when it comes to seeking international markets for Canadian
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 12, 2018
Seeking new markets abroad, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured right with Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, says the Trudeau government will continue to defend Canada's supply management system at 'home and around the world.' The Hill Times file photograph

‘Trade is vital for our agriculture sector,’ says MacAulay as Canada inks CPTPP

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 12, 2018
  • To borrow a sports analogy, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay has been playing offence and defence when it comes to seeking international markets for Canadian

‘Trade is vital for our agriculture sector,’ says MacAulay as Canada inks CPTPP

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 12, 2018
  • To borrow a sports analogy, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay has been playing offence and defence when it comes to seeking international markets for Canadian
Seeking new markets abroad, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured right with Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, says the Trudeau government will continue to defend Canada's supply management system at 'home and around the world.' The Hill Times file photograph

Politics This Morning: Champagne to make trade announcement in Ottawa; Morneau talks ‘economic partnership’ in London, U.K.; Trudeau meets with aluminum industry figures in Quebec

  • Good Monday morning, The House is not sitting again this week, though François-Philippe Champagne will still be in town today, with the international trade
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 12, 2018
François-Philippe Champagne is in Ottawa today to make an announcement on attracting global investment to Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Champagne to make trade announcement in Ottawa; Morneau talks ‘economic partnership’ in London, U.K.; Trudeau meets with aluminum industry figures in Quebec

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 12, 2018
  • Good Monday morning, The House is not sitting again this week, though François-Philippe Champagne will still be in town today, with the international trade

Politics This Morning: Champagne to make trade announcement in Ottawa; Morneau talks ‘economic partnership’ in London, U.K.; Trudeau meets with aluminum industry figures in Quebec

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 12, 2018
  • Good Monday morning, The House is not sitting again this week, though François-Philippe Champagne will still be in town today, with the international trade
François-Philippe Champagne is in Ottawa today to make an announcement on attracting global investment to Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Morneau heads to NYC to sell budget 2018; Ontario PCs elect new leader; Singh heads to B.C. Interior

  • Good Friday morning, Finance Minister Bill Morneau is taking the Liberal government’s promotional tour for the 2018 budget to the Big Apple. Mr. Morneau
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 9, 2018
All four remaining candidates for the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party leadership attended the second debate of the contest at the Shaw Centre in downtown Ottawa on Feb. 28. The leadership election concludes on March 10. Pictured from left to right: Tanya Granic Allen, Caroline Mulroney, Christine Elliot, and Doug Ford. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Morneau heads to NYC to sell budget 2018; Ontario PCs elect new leader; Singh heads to B.C. Interior

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 9, 2018
  • Good Friday morning, Finance Minister Bill Morneau is taking the Liberal government’s promotional tour for the 2018 budget to the Big Apple. Mr. Morneau

Politics This Morning: Morneau heads to NYC to sell budget 2018; Ontario PCs elect new leader; Singh heads to B.C. Interior

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 9, 2018
  • Good Friday morning, Finance Minister Bill Morneau is taking the Liberal government’s promotional tour for the 2018 budget to the Big Apple. Mr. Morneau
All four remaining candidates for the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party leadership attended the second debate of the contest at the Shaw Centre in downtown Ottawa on Feb. 28. The leadership election concludes on March 10. Pictured from left to right: Tanya Granic Allen, Caroline Mulroney, Christine Elliot, and Doug Ford. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Disputed new federal printer-buying system to be in place by summer: Shared Services

  • A disputed new Shared Services Canada procurement program reducing the number of eligible suppliers for printers and printing services to federal departments should be
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 8, 2018
Shared Services Canada, overseen by Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough, pictured, is planning to consolidate the number of standing offers it has for printers and printing services. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Disputed new federal printer-buying system to be in place by summer: Shared Services

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 8, 2018
  • A disputed new Shared Services Canada procurement program reducing the number of eligible suppliers for printers and printing services to federal departments should be

Disputed new federal printer-buying system to be in place by summer: Shared Services

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 8, 2018
  • A disputed new Shared Services Canada procurement program reducing the number of eligible suppliers for printers and printing services to federal departments should be
Shared Services Canada, overseen by Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough, pictured, is planning to consolidate the number of standing offers it has for printers and printing services. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Monsef marks International Women’s Day with announcement; Hadju, Grégoire-Trudeau talk budget 2018 in Montreal; Trudeau, MacLeod honoured by Equal Voice

  • Good Thursday morning and happy International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Lisa MacLeod will be honoured today at
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 8, 2018
Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu, pictured, will be joined by Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau when she meets with young professional women, women entrepreneurs, and women with young families this morning in Montreal to discuss Budget 2018 measures aimed at promoting women in the workplace.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Monsef marks International Women’s Day with announcement; Hadju, Grégoire-Trudeau talk budget 2018 in Montreal; Trudeau, MacLeod honoured by Equal Voice

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 8, 2018
  • Good Thursday morning and happy International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Lisa MacLeod will be honoured today at

Politics This Morning: Monsef marks International Women’s Day with announcement; Hadju, Grégoire-Trudeau talk budget 2018 in Montreal; Trudeau, MacLeod honoured by Equal Voice

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | March 8, 2018
  • Good Thursday morning and happy International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Lisa MacLeod will be honoured today at
Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu, pictured, will be joined by Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau when she meets with young professional women, women entrepreneurs, and women with young families this morning in Montreal to discuss Budget 2018 measures aimed at promoting women in the workplace.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Politics This Morning: Chagger, Bains unveil new innovation program; Lafleur headlines Library and Archives Canada event celebrating the Hart; Trudeau to fete McLachlin

  • Good Thursday morning, It’s the start of the holiday break for Parliamentarians, with the House adjourning yesterday afternoon until the new year. The House
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 14, 2017
Government House Leader and Small Business Minister Bardish Chagger is helping to launch a new government initiative aimed at bolstering innovation among Canadian small businesses today in Ottawa. She will be joined by Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Chagger, Bains unveil new innovation program; Lafleur headlines Library and Archives Canada event celebrating the Hart; Trudeau to fete McLachlin

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 14, 2017
  • Good Thursday morning, It’s the start of the holiday break for Parliamentarians, with the House adjourning yesterday afternoon until the new year. The House

Politics This Morning: Chagger, Bains unveil new innovation program; Lafleur headlines Library and Archives Canada event celebrating the Hart; Trudeau to fete McLachlin

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 14, 2017
  • Good Thursday morning, It’s the start of the holiday break for Parliamentarians, with the House adjourning yesterday afternoon until the new year. The House
Government House Leader and Small Business Minister Bardish Chagger is helping to launch a new government initiative aimed at bolstering innovation among Canadian small businesses today in Ottawa. She will be joined by Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals to roll out legislative package with reforms to National Energy Board in early 2018: Carr

  • Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr says the Liberal government will introduce its long-awaited legislative package overhauling the country’s environmental assessment and regulatory processes—including modernizing
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 13, 2017
Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr says the Liberal government will move forward with a legislative package responding to, among other things, the findings of its expert panel on the National Energy Board in early 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals to roll out legislative package with reforms to National Energy Board in early 2018: Carr

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 13, 2017
  • Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr says the Liberal government will introduce its long-awaited legislative package overhauling the country’s environmental assessment and regulatory processes—including modernizing

Liberals to roll out legislative package with reforms to National Energy Board in early 2018: Carr

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 13, 2017
  • Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr says the Liberal government will introduce its long-awaited legislative package overhauling the country’s environmental assessment and regulatory processes—including modernizing
Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr says the Liberal government will move forward with a legislative package responding to, among other things, the findings of its expert panel on the National Energy Board in early 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Morneau to announce small business tax changes; Duncan to name first researchers recruited under Canada 150 Research Chairs competition; two new Senators to be sworn in

  • Good Wednesday morning, Finance Minister Bill Morneau is expected to unveil the Liberal government’s long-awaited tax changes for small businesses at a 1 p.m.
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 13, 2017
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan, pictured left alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, is announcing the first set of researchers recruited through the Canada 150 Research Chairs competition today at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Morneau to announce small business tax changes; Duncan to name first researchers recruited under Canada 150 Research Chairs competition; two new Senators to be sworn in

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 13, 2017
  • Good Wednesday morning, Finance Minister Bill Morneau is expected to unveil the Liberal government’s long-awaited tax changes for small businesses at a 1 p.m.

Politics This Morning: Morneau to announce small business tax changes; Duncan to name first researchers recruited under Canada 150 Research Chairs competition; two new Senators to be sworn in

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 13, 2017
  • Good Wednesday morning, Finance Minister Bill Morneau is expected to unveil the Liberal government’s long-awaited tax changes for small businesses at a 1 p.m.
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan, pictured left alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, is announcing the first set of researchers recruited through the Canada 150 Research Chairs competition today at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal Gordie Hogg defeats former Tory cabinet minister in South Surrey-White Rock

  • The governing Liberals wrestled away a hotly contested Metro Vancouver riding from the federal Conservatives on Monday night, reinforcing the party’s newfound strength in
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 12, 2017
Former provincial cabinet minister and Liberal Gordon (Gordie) Hogg won a close race in the Lower Mainland riding of South Surrey-White Rock in one of four byelections held on Monday. Liberal Party of Canada photograph

Liberal Gordie Hogg defeats former Tory cabinet minister in South Surrey-White Rock

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 12, 2017
  • The governing Liberals wrestled away a hotly contested Metro Vancouver riding from the federal Conservatives on Monday night, reinforcing the party’s newfound strength in

Liberal Gordie Hogg defeats former Tory cabinet minister in South Surrey-White Rock

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 12, 2017
  • The governing Liberals wrestled away a hotly contested Metro Vancouver riding from the federal Conservatives on Monday night, reinforcing the party’s newfound strength in
Former provincial cabinet minister and Liberal Gordon (Gordie) Hogg won a close race in the Lower Mainland riding of South Surrey-White Rock in one of four byelections held on Monday. Liberal Party of Canada photograph

Politics This Morning: Liberals expected to announce purchase of used fighter jets; Trudeau to appear at Ottawa fundraiser

  • Good Tuesday morning, The Trudeau government is expected to announce today that it will purchase a contingent of used F-18 fighter jets from Australia,
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 12, 2017
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance is joining four Liberal cabinet ministers today in the National Press Theatre to make an announcement. Media reports say it concerns the purchase of used fighter jets from Australia. The Hill Times file photograph

Politics This Morning: Liberals expected to announce purchase of used fighter jets; Trudeau to appear at Ottawa fundraiser

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 12, 2017
  • Good Tuesday morning, The Trudeau government is expected to announce today that it will purchase a contingent of used F-18 fighter jets from Australia,

Politics This Morning: Liberals expected to announce purchase of used fighter jets; Trudeau to appear at Ottawa fundraiser

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 12, 2017
  • Good Tuesday morning, The Trudeau government is expected to announce today that it will purchase a contingent of used F-18 fighter jets from Australia,
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance is joining four Liberal cabinet ministers today in the National Press Theatre to make an announcement. Media reports say it concerns the purchase of used fighter jets from Australia. The Hill Times file photograph

Politics This Morning: Liberals, Conservatives tussle for Lower Mainland riding in one of four byelections set for Monday

  • Good Monday morning, Voters in four ridings from across Canada are heading to the polls today, with a heated race in the Vancouver area
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 11, 2017
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, have both campaigned in recent weeks alongside their party's respective candidates in the Lower Mainland riding of South Surrey-White Rock, seen as the most competitive of the four federal byelections to take place today. The Hill Times file photos

Politics This Morning: Liberals, Conservatives tussle for Lower Mainland riding in one of four byelections set for Monday

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 11, 2017
  • Good Monday morning, Voters in four ridings from across Canada are heading to the polls today, with a heated race in the Vancouver area

Politics This Morning: Liberals, Conservatives tussle for Lower Mainland riding in one of four byelections set for Monday

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 11, 2017
  • Good Monday morning, Voters in four ridings from across Canada are heading to the polls today, with a heated race in the Vancouver area
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, have both campaigned in recent weeks alongside their party's respective candidates in the Lower Mainland riding of South Surrey-White Rock, seen as the most competitive of the four federal byelections to take place today. The Hill Times file photos

Politics This Morning: Morneau meets with provincial, territorial counterparts; May campaigns alongside Green candidate in Surrey

  • Good Friday morning, Green Party leader Elizabeth May is visiting the Greater Vancouver Region this weekend to speak at a meeting of a municipal
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 8, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Ottawa on Sunday and Monday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Morneau meets with provincial, territorial counterparts; May campaigns alongside Green candidate in Surrey

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 8, 2017
  • Good Friday morning, Green Party leader Elizabeth May is visiting the Greater Vancouver Region this weekend to speak at a meeting of a municipal

Politics This Morning: Morneau meets with provincial, territorial counterparts; May campaigns alongside Green candidate in Surrey

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 8, 2017
  • Good Friday morning, Green Party leader Elizabeth May is visiting the Greater Vancouver Region this weekend to speak at a meeting of a municipal
Finance Minister Bill Morneau is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Ottawa on Sunday and Monday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Singh visits University of Ottawa to talk political engagement; McKenna heads to China; Joly, Hehr open Parliament skating rink

  • Good Thursday morning, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is visiting the University of Ottawa to discuss the next wave of political engagement in Canada. Mr.
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 7, 2017
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is visiting the University of Ottawa to talk political engagement in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Singh visits University of Ottawa to talk political engagement; McKenna heads to China; Joly, Hehr open Parliament skating rink

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 7, 2017
  • Good Thursday morning, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is visiting the University of Ottawa to discuss the next wave of political engagement in Canada. Mr.

Politics This Morning: Singh visits University of Ottawa to talk political engagement; McKenna heads to China; Joly, Hehr open Parliament skating rink

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 7, 2017
  • Good Thursday morning, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is visiting the University of Ottawa to discuss the next wave of political engagement in Canada. Mr.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is visiting the University of Ottawa to talk political engagement in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc diagnosed with leukemia

  • Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer, but has ruled out resigning from cabinet or Parliament
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 6, 2017
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced Wednesday he has been diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but says he will continue to serve in cabinet as he seeks treatment. The Hill Times file photograph

Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc diagnosed with leukemia

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 6, 2017
  • Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer, but has ruled out resigning from cabinet or Parliament

Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc diagnosed with leukemia

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 6, 2017
  • Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer, but has ruled out resigning from cabinet or Parliament
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced Wednesday he has been diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but says he will continue to serve in cabinet as he seeks treatment. The Hill Times file photograph

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to meet with Jack Ma, Ford chairman; Bank of Canada to make last interest rate announcement of 2017; Philpott speaks at AFN Special Chiefs Assembly

  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still in China and visiting Guangzhou today as part of his week-long trade trip to the
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 6, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photo on the Hill, is visiting Guangzhou in southwestern China today, where he will meet with Ford Motor Company executive chairman William Ford Jr. and Alibaba founder Jack Ma, among others. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to meet with Jack Ma, Ford chairman; Bank of Canada to make last interest rate announcement of 2017; Philpott speaks at AFN Special Chiefs Assembly

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 6, 2017
  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still in China and visiting Guangzhou today as part of his week-long trade trip to the

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to meet with Jack Ma, Ford chairman; Bank of Canada to make last interest rate announcement of 2017; Philpott speaks at AFN Special Chiefs Assembly

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 6, 2017
  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still in China and visiting Guangzhou today as part of his week-long trade trip to the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photo on the Hill, is visiting Guangzhou in southwestern China today, where he will meet with Ford Motor Company executive chairman William Ford Jr. and Alibaba founder Jack Ma, among others. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Supreme Court nominee Sheilah Martin veers from the controversial during questioning from MPs

  • Supreme Court nominee Sheilah Martin voiced support for better sexual assault education for judges, acknowledged the taut balancing act of competing Charter rights, and
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 6, 2017
Justice Sheilah Martin listens intently during a question-and-answer session with members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, members of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, and representatives from the Bloc Québécois and the Green Party, in Ottawa on Tuesday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Supreme Court nominee Sheilah Martin veers from the controversial during questioning from MPs

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 6, 2017
  • Supreme Court nominee Sheilah Martin voiced support for better sexual assault education for judges, acknowledged the taut balancing act of competing Charter rights, and

Supreme Court nominee Sheilah Martin veers from the controversial during questioning from MPs

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 6, 2017
  • Supreme Court nominee Sheilah Martin voiced support for better sexual assault education for judges, acknowledged the taut balancing act of competing Charter rights, and
Justice Sheilah Martin listens intently during a question-and-answer session with members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, members of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, and representatives from the Bloc Québécois and the Green Party, in Ottawa on Tuesday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Supreme Court nominee Martin to be quizzed by Parliamentarians; Trudeau meets Chinese president; Scheer campaigns with Findlay in Surrey

  • Good Tuesday morning, The Trudeau government’s newest Supreme Court nominee will be quizzed by Parliamentarians of all stripes today, as the prospective replacement for
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 5, 2017
Supreme Court nominee Sheilah Martin will take part in a question-and-answer session today with members of the House Justice and Human Rights Committee and the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee, and representatives from the Bloc Québécois and the Green Party. Photograph courtesy of Alberta Courts

Politics This Morning: Supreme Court nominee Martin to be quizzed by Parliamentarians; Trudeau meets Chinese president; Scheer campaigns with Findlay in Surrey

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 5, 2017
  • Good Tuesday morning, The Trudeau government’s newest Supreme Court nominee will be quizzed by Parliamentarians of all stripes today, as the prospective replacement for

Politics This Morning: Supreme Court nominee Martin to be quizzed by Parliamentarians; Trudeau meets Chinese president; Scheer campaigns with Findlay in Surrey

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 5, 2017
  • Good Tuesday morning, The Trudeau government’s newest Supreme Court nominee will be quizzed by Parliamentarians of all stripes today, as the prospective replacement for
Supreme Court nominee Sheilah Martin will take part in a question-and-answer session today with members of the House Justice and Human Rights Committee and the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee, and representatives from the Bloc Québécois and the Green Party. Photograph courtesy of Alberta Courts

Vox Populi on Canada’s energy industry

  • Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr addressing the First Nations’ National Energy Forum in Ottawa in March 2017: “The world is in the midst of
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 4, 2017
The future of oil pipelines continues to loom heavily over political debates on energy policy in Canada. Photograph courtesy of TransCanada

Vox Populi on Canada’s energy industry

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 4, 2017
  • Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr addressing the First Nations’ National Energy Forum in Ottawa in March 2017: “The world is in the midst of

Vox Populi on Canada’s energy industry

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 4, 2017
  • Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr addressing the First Nations’ National Energy Forum in Ottawa in March 2017: “The world is in the midst of
The future of oil pipelines continues to loom heavily over political debates on energy policy in Canada. Photograph courtesy of TransCanada

Liberals could unseat Tories in competitive South Surrey-White Rock byelection

  • The federal Liberals have the inside track to flip a marginal Greater Vancouver seat up for grabs next week, thanks partly to a well-known
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 4, 2017
Pollsters says Liberal candidate Gordie Hogg, right, has a good chance of defeating former Tory cabinet minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay, left, and flipping a marginal Greater Vancouver seat in the Dec. 11 byelection. The Hill Times file photograph and Liberal Party of Canada photo

Liberals could unseat Tories in competitive South Surrey-White Rock byelection

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 4, 2017
  • The federal Liberals have the inside track to flip a marginal Greater Vancouver seat up for grabs next week, thanks partly to a well-known

Liberals could unseat Tories in competitive South Surrey-White Rock byelection

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 4, 2017
  • The federal Liberals have the inside track to flip a marginal Greater Vancouver seat up for grabs next week, thanks partly to a well-known
Pollsters says Liberal candidate Gordie Hogg, right, has a good chance of defeating former Tory cabinet minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay, left, and flipping a marginal Greater Vancouver seat in the Dec. 11 byelection. The Hill Times file photograph and Liberal Party of Canada photo

Politics This Morning: Canada’s ambassador to U.S., privacy commissioner to testify on preclearance bill; Trudeau continues China visit

  • Good Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is starting his week in China, as he takes part in a multi-day visit aimed at bolstering
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 4, 2017
Canadian Ambassador to the United States David MacNaughton is appearing at Senate National Security and Defence today g to discuss legislation permitting the permanent enshrinement of the Canada-U.S. agreement for customs preclearance. Photograph courtesy of New America

Politics This Morning: Canada’s ambassador to U.S., privacy commissioner to testify on preclearance bill; Trudeau continues China visit

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 4, 2017
  • Good Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is starting his week in China, as he takes part in a multi-day visit aimed at bolstering

Politics This Morning: Canada’s ambassador to U.S., privacy commissioner to testify on preclearance bill; Trudeau continues China visit

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 4, 2017
  • Good Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is starting his week in China, as he takes part in a multi-day visit aimed at bolstering
Canadian Ambassador to the United States David MacNaughton is appearing at Senate National Security and Defence today g to discuss legislation permitting the permanent enshrinement of the Canada-U.S. agreement for customs preclearance. Photograph courtesy of New America

Politics This Morning: Trudeau disembarks for China trip; Bibeau, Petitpas Taylor launch report on global impact of AIDS epidemic

  • Good Friday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing to travel to China for a bilateral trade trip early next week. Mr. Trudeau will
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 1, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is visiting China from Dec. 3-7 on a bilateral trade mission. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau disembarks for China trip; Bibeau, Petitpas Taylor launch report on global impact of AIDS epidemic

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 1, 2017
  • Good Friday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing to travel to China for a bilateral trade trip early next week. Mr. Trudeau will

Politics This Morning: Trudeau disembarks for China trip; Bibeau, Petitpas Taylor launch report on global impact of AIDS epidemic

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | December 1, 2017
  • Good Friday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing to travel to China for a bilateral trade trip early next week. Mr. Trudeau will
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is visiting China from Dec. 3-7 on a bilateral trade mission. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Scheer outlines vision for future in Toronto; Trudeau meets GE CEO in Ottawa

  • Good Thursday morning, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is outlining his vision for Canada at a noon-hour speech in Toronto as his party ramps up
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 30, 2017
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer will share his thoughts on how Ottawa decision-makers can strengthen the Canadian economy, in a speech to the Canadian Club Toronto Nov. 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Scheer outlines vision for future in Toronto; Trudeau meets GE CEO in Ottawa

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 30, 2017
  • Good Thursday morning, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is outlining his vision for Canada at a noon-hour speech in Toronto as his party ramps up

Politics This Morning: Scheer outlines vision for future in Toronto; Trudeau meets GE CEO in Ottawa

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 30, 2017
  • Good Thursday morning, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is outlining his vision for Canada at a noon-hour speech in Toronto as his party ramps up
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer will share his thoughts on how Ottawa decision-makers can strengthen the Canadian economy, in a speech to the Canadian Club Toronto Nov. 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Bains to discuss statistics bill before Senate committee; Trudeau, Hehr to honour Special Olympians

  • Good Wednesday morning, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains is appearing before the Senate Social Affairs, Science and Technology Committee to discuss
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 29, 2017
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains is appearing before the Social Affairs, Science and Technology meeting to discuss statistics legislation this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Bains to discuss statistics bill before Senate committee; Trudeau, Hehr to honour Special Olympians

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 29, 2017
  • Good Wednesday morning, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains is appearing before the Senate Social Affairs, Science and Technology Committee to discuss

Politics This Morning: Bains to discuss statistics bill before Senate committee; Trudeau, Hehr to honour Special Olympians

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 29, 2017
  • Good Wednesday morning, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains is appearing before the Senate Social Affairs, Science and Technology Committee to discuss
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains is appearing before the Social Affairs, Science and Technology meeting to discuss statistics legislation this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to offer apology to LGBTQ2S community; Chagger to appear at Senate Question Period

  • Good Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is offering a formal apology today to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and two-spirited people forced out
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 28, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is delivering an apology to those 'harmed by federal legislation, policies, and practices that led to the oppression of and discrimination against LGBTQ2 people in Canada' this afternoon in the House. PMO photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to offer apology to LGBTQ2S community; Chagger to appear at Senate Question Period

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 28, 2017
  • Good Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is offering a formal apology today to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and two-spirited people forced out

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to offer apology to LGBTQ2S community; Chagger to appear at Senate Question Period

News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 28, 2017
  • Good Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is offering a formal apology today to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and two-spirited people forced out
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is delivering an apology to those 'harmed by federal legislation, policies, and practices that led to the oppression of and discrimination against LGBTQ2 people in Canada' this afternoon in the House. PMO photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

Vox Populi on Canada’s aerospace industry

  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains on the domestic aerospace industry in June 2017: “Canada’s aerospace industry is defined by its global
FeatureBY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 27, 2017
A Canadian CF-18 Hornet aircraft being prepared for a mission during Operation Impact, which included air strikes in Syria and Iraq. The debate over replacing Canada's aging CF-18 fleet is one of the major discussion points in the aerospace field on Parliament Hill. Photograph courtesy of the Department of National Defence

Vox Populi on Canada’s aerospace industry

FeatureBY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 27, 2017
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains on the domestic aerospace industry in June 2017: “Canada’s aerospace industry is defined by its global

Vox Populi on Canada’s aerospace industry

FeatureBY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 27, 2017
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains on the domestic aerospace industry in June 2017: “Canada’s aerospace industry is defined by its global
A Canadian CF-18 Hornet aircraft being prepared for a mission during Operation Impact, which included air strikes in Syria and Iraq. The debate over replacing Canada's aging CF-18 fleet is one of the major discussion points in the aerospace field on Parliament Hill. Photograph courtesy of the Department of National Defence

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