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Peter Mazereeuw is executive editor at The Hill Times. He writes and edits The Hill Times' daily subscriber newsletter, Politics This Morning, and hosts and produces its weekly podcast, The Hot Room. Mazereeuw has covered politics and policy for The Hill Times and its sister publications since 2012, and has dug deep into legislation, the Senate, international trade, lobbying, politics, and more. Send your news tips to pmazereeuw@hilltimes.com.

The Elmwood-Transcona underdogs

  • Plus: Suffering seniors? Fact-checking the Bloc.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 13, 2024
Voters in Elmwood-Transcona will choose a new MP on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Elmwood-Transcona underdogs

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 13, 2024
  • Plus: Suffering seniors? Fact-checking the Bloc.

The Elmwood-Transcona underdogs

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 13, 2024
  • Plus: Suffering seniors? Fact-checking the Bloc.
Voters in Elmwood-Transcona will choose a new MP on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Elmwood-Transcona underdogs

  • Plus: Suffering seniors? Fact-checking the Bloc.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 13, 2024
Voters in Elmwood-Transcona will choose a new MP on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Elmwood-Transcona underdogs

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 13, 2024
  • Plus: Suffering seniors? Fact-checking the Bloc.

The Elmwood-Transcona underdogs

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 13, 2024
  • Plus: Suffering seniors? Fact-checking the Bloc.
Voters in Elmwood-Transcona will choose a new MP on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

N.L. minister slams feds for ‘total chaos and poor decision-making’ on fisheries file

  • Gerry Byrne, the fisheries minister for Newfoundland and Labrador, says fisheries management is 'all about politics' for the federal government.
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 12, 2024
Diane Lebouthillie
Diane Lebouthillie
Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier's absence at an Aug. 13 with the Eastern Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers came as a surprise, according to the attendees. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

N.L. minister slams feds for ‘total chaos and poor decision-making’ on fisheries file

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 12, 2024
  • Gerry Byrne, the fisheries minister for Newfoundland and Labrador, says fisheries management is 'all about politics' for the federal government.

N.L. minister slams feds for ‘total chaos and poor decision-making’ on fisheries file

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 12, 2024
  • Gerry Byrne, the fisheries minister for Newfoundland and Labrador, says fisheries management is 'all about politics' for the federal government.
Diane Lebouthillie
Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier's absence at an Aug. 13 with the Eastern Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers came as a surprise, according to the attendees. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fish fight

  • Plus, Tom Clark testifies for the condo purchase probe.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 12, 2024
Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier is under fire from some of her provincial counterparts after a contentious meeting last month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fish fight

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 12, 2024
  • Plus, Tom Clark testifies for the condo purchase probe.

Fish fight

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 12, 2024
  • Plus, Tom Clark testifies for the condo purchase probe.
Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier is under fire from some of her provincial counterparts after a contentious meeting last month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland doubles down on trade war

  • Plus, Rock and Axworthy slam Trump in letter.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is preparing to impose more trade penalties on China. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland doubles down on trade war

  • Plus, Rock and Axworthy slam Trump in letter.

Freeland doubles down on trade war

  • Plus, Rock and Axworthy slam Trump in letter.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is preparing to impose more trade penalties on China. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

In close quarters

  • Plus, a ‘historic’ U.S. election debate draws Canadian attention.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a caucus meeting in Ottawa in April. Three parties are holding caucus retreats today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

In close quarters

  • Plus, a ‘historic’ U.S. election debate draws Canadian attention.

In close quarters

  • Plus, a ‘historic’ U.S. election debate draws Canadian attention.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a caucus meeting in Ottawa in April. Three parties are holding caucus retreats today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives mount non-confidence vote pressure

  • Plus, Statistics Canada to release labour survey results.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging the NDP to vote in favour of a motion of non-confidence in the government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives mount non-confidence vote pressure

  • Plus, Statistics Canada to release labour survey results.

Conservatives mount non-confidence vote pressure

  • Plus, Statistics Canada to release labour survey results.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging the NDP to vote in favour of a motion of non-confidence in the government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand’s productivity ‘working group’ to be aimed solely at civil service

  • The minister previously said the group would also examine the private sector as part of an effort to boost the economy.
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2024
Treasury Board President Anita Anand is overseeing the launch of a new working group to look at efficiency in the public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand’s productivity ‘working group’ to be aimed solely at civil service

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2024
  • The minister previously said the group would also examine the private sector as part of an effort to boost the economy.

Anand’s productivity ‘working group’ to be aimed solely at civil service

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2024
  • The minister previously said the group would also examine the private sector as part of an effort to boost the economy.
Treasury Board President Anita Anand is overseeing the launch of a new working group to look at efficiency in the public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Singh faces the press

  • Plus, infant formula prices continue to rise.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will hold a press conference in Toronto today, after announcing yesterday that he was pulling out of his supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Singh faces the press

  • Plus, infant formula prices continue to rise.

Singh faces the press

  • Plus, infant formula prices continue to rise.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will hold a press conference in Toronto today, after announcing yesterday that he was pulling out of his supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand seeks harmony in Washington

  • Plus, the Brits open their new diplomatic digs.
Treasury Board President Anita Anand
Treasury Board President Anita Anand
Treasury Board President Anita Anand is in the U.S. capital today to talk about regulations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand seeks harmony in Washington

  • Plus, the Brits open their new diplomatic digs.

Anand seeks harmony in Washington

  • Plus, the Brits open their new diplomatic digs.
Treasury Board President Anita Anand
Treasury Board President Anita Anand is in the U.S. capital today to talk about regulations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A very Poilievre presser

  • Plus, StatsCan reveals new quarterly GDP numbers.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a press conference just outside the West Block on Parliament Hill on Aug. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A very Poilievre presser

  • Plus, StatsCan reveals new quarterly GDP numbers.

A very Poilievre presser

  • Plus, StatsCan reveals new quarterly GDP numbers.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a press conference just outside the West Block on Parliament Hill on Aug. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

The EV target tab

  • Plus, the Bank of Canada’s prescription for better productivity.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced ambitious targets for zero-emission vehicle sales last year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The EV target tab

  • Plus, the Bank of Canada’s prescription for better productivity.

The EV target tab

  • Plus, the Bank of Canada’s prescription for better productivity.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced ambitious targets for zero-emission vehicle sales last year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc takes the hot seat

  • Plus, you find out whether that master’s degree will pay off.
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is scheduled to testify about a foiled terror attack today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc takes the hot seat

  • Plus, you find out whether that master’s degree will pay off.

LeBlanc takes the hot seat

  • Plus, you find out whether that master’s degree will pay off.
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is scheduled to testify about a foiled terror attack today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Labour minister hits last resort option in rail dispute

  • Plus, Holland cracks down on nicotine replacement products.
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has turned to the Canada Industrial Relations Board to solve the rail dispute. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Labour minister hits last resort option in rail dispute

  • Plus, Holland cracks down on nicotine replacement products.

Labour minister hits last resort option in rail dispute

  • Plus, Holland cracks down on nicotine replacement products.
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has turned to the Canada Industrial Relations Board to solve the rail dispute. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Strike or save?

  • Plus, StatsCan reveals where crime is best, and worst in Canada.
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has worked to stave off a rail strike that could disrupt business supply chains across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Strike or save?

  • Plus, StatsCan reveals where crime is best, and worst in Canada.

Strike or save?

  • Plus, StatsCan reveals where crime is best, and worst in Canada.
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has worked to stave off a rail strike that could disrupt business supply chains across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Blanchet, Duceppe rally in Verdun

  • Plus, Conservative and NDP MPs push for a study on China tariffs.
Blanchet
Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet will hold a rally in a Montreal riding where a byelection is scheduled next month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Blanchet, Duceppe rally in Verdun

  • Plus, Conservative and NDP MPs push for a study on China tariffs.

Blanchet, Duceppe rally in Verdun

  • Plus, Conservative and NDP MPs push for a study on China tariffs.
Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet will hold a rally in a Montreal riding where a byelection is scheduled next month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Wanted: Your ideas for fixing the housing market

  • Plus, Mélanie Joly promotes Canada’s Africa 'Something-Or-Other' in Côte d'Ivoire.
Housing Minister Sean Fraser has launched a public consultation to collect more ideas for making housing more affordable in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Wanted: Your ideas for fixing the housing market

  • Plus, Mélanie Joly promotes Canada’s Africa 'Something-Or-Other' in Côte d'Ivoire.

Wanted: Your ideas for fixing the housing market

  • Plus, Mélanie Joly promotes Canada’s Africa 'Something-Or-Other' in Côte d'Ivoire.
Housing Minister Sean Fraser has launched a public consultation to collect more ideas for making housing more affordable in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre cruises for cash

  • Plus, how lonely are Canadians?
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is appearing at a fundraiser at a Cruise Terminal The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre cruises for cash

  • Plus, how lonely are Canadians?

Poilievre cruises for cash

  • Plus, how lonely are Canadians?
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is appearing at a fundraiser at a Cruise Terminal The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Blanchet talks China

  • Plus, the GG and Jagmeet help Acadians to celebrate.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet will talk to the press today about his meeting with the ambassador from China. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Blanchet talks China

  • Plus, the GG and Jagmeet help Acadians to celebrate.

Blanchet talks China

  • Plus, the GG and Jagmeet help Acadians to celebrate.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet will talk to the press today about his meeting with the ambassador from China. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fisheries ministers gather in Charlottetown

  • Plus, Abbas Rana reports on the latest in Liberal Land.
Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier is co-chairing a summit in P.E.I. today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fisheries ministers gather in Charlottetown

  • Plus, Abbas Rana reports on the latest in Liberal Land.

Fisheries ministers gather in Charlottetown

  • Plus, Abbas Rana reports on the latest in Liberal Land.
Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier is co-chairing a summit in P.E.I. today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs to debate summoning ministers over terror plot

  • Plus, attention Pablo Rodriguez: the PLQ serves up a spicy policy proposal.
Dominic LeBlanc is Canada's minister of public safety. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs to debate summoning ministers over terror plot

  • Plus, attention Pablo Rodriguez: the PLQ serves up a spicy policy proposal.

MPs to debate summoning ministers over terror plot

  • Plus, attention Pablo Rodriguez: the PLQ serves up a spicy policy proposal.
Dominic LeBlanc is Canada's minister of public safety. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals court donors in Edmonton

  • Plus, Poilievre takes his Axe the Tax rally to Elliot Lake.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller will headline a party fundraiser in Edmonton today alongside Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Liberals court donors in Edmonton

  • Plus, Poilievre takes his Axe the Tax rally to Elliot Lake.

Liberals court donors in Edmonton

  • Plus, Poilievre takes his Axe the Tax rally to Elliot Lake.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller will headline a party fundraiser in Edmonton today alongside Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

PBO tallies the capital gains hike

  • Plus, we explore the Conservative calculus on supply management.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced a conditional increase to the capital gains tax inclusion rate in her 2024 budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PBO tallies the capital gains hike

  • Plus, we explore the Conservative calculus on supply management.

PBO tallies the capital gains hike

  • Plus, we explore the Conservative calculus on supply management.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced a conditional increase to the capital gains tax inclusion rate in her 2024 budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs meet on conflicts of interest and femicide

  • Plus, Marc Miller is meeting with R.J. Simpson.
Shelby Kramp-Neuman chairs the House Status of Women Committee, which will meet today to study violence against women. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs meet on conflicts of interest and femicide

  • Plus, Marc Miller is meeting with R.J. Simpson.

MPs meet on conflicts of interest and femicide

  • Plus, Marc Miller is meeting with R.J. Simpson.
Shelby Kramp-Neuman chairs the House Status of Women Committee, which will meet today to study violence against women. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hoping for housing

  • Plus, Poilievre rallies supporters in NDP territory.
Housing Minister Sean Fraser will hope for good news in new data today on housing construction, condo prices, and short-term rentals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hoping for housing

  • Plus, Poilievre rallies supporters in NDP territory.

Hoping for housing

  • Plus, Poilievre rallies supporters in NDP territory.
Housing Minister Sean Fraser will hope for good news in new data today on housing construction, condo prices, and short-term rentals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PMO won’t speculate on rumours about itself

  • Plus, a fact-check on the origins of Trudeau’s housing policy.
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to shuffle his cabinet before the cabinet retreat in Halifax at the end of August, though he'll name one new minister today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PMO won’t speculate on rumours about itself

  • Plus, a fact-check on the origins of Trudeau’s housing policy.

PMO won’t speculate on rumours about itself

  • Plus, a fact-check on the origins of Trudeau’s housing policy.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to shuffle his cabinet before the cabinet retreat in Halifax at the end of August, though he'll name one new minister today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A tale of two Randys

  • Plus, the feds detail their post-election plans for public transit.
Conservative MP Larry Brock attends the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts meets on Jan. 25, 2024, as it continues its study on the ArriveCan app.
Conservative MP Larry Brock attends the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts meets on Jan. 25, 2024, as it continues its study on the ArriveCan app.
Conservative MP Larry Brock questioned Stephen Anderson during a meeting of the House Ethics Committee yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A tale of two Randys

  • Plus, the feds detail their post-election plans for public transit.

A tale of two Randys

  • Plus, the feds detail their post-election plans for public transit.
Conservative MP Larry Brock attends the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts meets on Jan. 25, 2024, as it continues its study on the ArriveCan app.
Conservative MP Larry Brock questioned Stephen Anderson during a meeting of the House Ethics Committee yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs grill former Boissonnault business associates

  • Plus, the premiers deliver their verdict from Halifax.
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault
The House Ethics Committee is meeting to study Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault's business relationships today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs grill former Boissonnault business associates

  • Plus, the premiers deliver their verdict from Halifax.

MPs grill former Boissonnault business associates

  • Plus, the premiers deliver their verdict from Halifax.
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault
The House Ethics Committee is meeting to study Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault's business relationships today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Ng talks trade in Italy

  • Plus, the premiers tackle housing, asylum-seekers in Halifax.
Mary Ng
Mary Ng
Trade Minister Mary Ng is participating in a summit of G7 trade ministers in Italy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ng talks trade in Italy

  • Plus, the premiers tackle housing, asylum-seekers in Halifax.

Ng talks trade in Italy

  • Plus, the premiers tackle housing, asylum-seekers in Halifax.
Mary Ng
Trade Minister Mary Ng is participating in a summit of G7 trade ministers in Italy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ng talks trade in Italy

  • Plus, the premiers tackle housing, asylum-seekers in Halifax.
Mary Ng
Mary Ng
Trade Minister Mary Ng is participating in a summit of G7 trade ministers in Italy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ng talks trade in Italy

  • Plus, the premiers tackle housing, asylum-seekers in Halifax.

Ng talks trade in Italy

  • Plus, the premiers tackle housing, asylum-seekers in Halifax.
Mary Ng
Trade Minister Mary Ng is participating in a summit of G7 trade ministers in Italy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Whitecap apology ‘coming for a long time’

  • Plus, Poilievre 'happy' suspected Trump shooter is dead.
Gary Anandasangaree
Gary Anandasangaree
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree will deliver a formal apology to nine Dakota and Lakota First Nations this morning for the Canadian government's decision to label them refugees and deny them the rights afforded to other First Nations. The Hill Times photograph by Jesse Cnockaert

Whitecap apology ‘coming for a long time’

  • Plus, Poilievre 'happy' suspected Trump shooter is dead.

Whitecap apology ‘coming for a long time’

  • Plus, Poilievre 'happy' suspected Trump shooter is dead.
Gary Anandasangaree
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree will deliver a formal apology to nine Dakota and Lakota First Nations this morning for the Canadian government's decision to label them refugees and deny them the rights afforded to other First Nations. The Hill Times photograph by Jesse Cnockaert

PMO prepping a scapegoat stew

  • Plus, the Army gets a new leader.
The PMO is considering replacing Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, according to a recent report in The Globe and Mail. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PMO prepping a scapegoat stew

  • Plus, the Army gets a new leader.

PMO prepping a scapegoat stew

  • Plus, the Army gets a new leader.
The PMO is considering replacing Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, according to a recent report in The Globe and Mail. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Take that, NATO naysayers

  • Plus, Poilievre and Singh address the AFN.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government announced yesterday that it intends to purchase 12 non-nuclear submarines for the Navy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Take that, NATO naysayers