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The PBO dissects the budget

  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in Montreal.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2025
The interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will publish his team's report on the federal budget today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

The PBO dissects the budget

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in Montreal.

The PBO dissects the budget

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in Montreal.
The interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will publish his team's report on the federal budget today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Emergency ministers meet in TO

  • Good Thursday morning, In today’s Politics This Morning: Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Terrace, B.C. today. He’ll hold a press conference there
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2025
Eleanor Olszewski
Eleanor Olszewski
Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski will meet with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Emergency ministers meet in TO

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2025
  • Good Thursday morning, In today’s Politics This Morning: Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Terrace, B.C. today. He’ll hold a press conference there

Emergency ministers meet in TO

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2025
  • Good Thursday morning, In today’s Politics This Morning: Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Terrace, B.C. today. He’ll hold a press conference there
Eleanor Olszewski
Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski will meet with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

  • Plus, Carney raises cash in Vancouver.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2025
Ivan Zinger
Ivan Zinger
Ivan Zinger, the correctional investigator of Canada, will call attention to failings in the federal prison system at a press conference today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2025
  • Plus, Carney raises cash in Vancouver.

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2025
  • Plus, Carney raises cash in Vancouver.
Ivan Zinger
Ivan Zinger, the correctional investigator of Canada, will call attention to failings in the federal prison system at a press conference today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lest we forget

  • Plus, Anand hosts G7 peers in Niagara.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will join veterans and other dignitaries at the National War Memorial this morning for Canada's Remembrance Day ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lest we forget

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2025
  • Plus, Anand hosts G7 peers in Niagara.

Lest we forget

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2025
  • Plus, Anand hosts G7 peers in Niagara.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will join veterans and other dignitaries at the National War Memorial this morning for Canada's Remembrance Day ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Confidence vote: Take two

  • Plus, more trouble brews for Poilievre after a long-time Alberta MP resigns.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Yves-Francois Blanchet
The House will vote on a Bloc Québécois amendment to the government's motion on the budget today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Confidence vote: Take two

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2025
  • Plus, more trouble brews for Poilievre after a long-time Alberta MP resigns.

Confidence vote: Take two

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2025
  • Plus, more trouble brews for Poilievre after a long-time Alberta MP resigns.
Yves-Francois Blanchet
The House will vote on a Bloc Québécois amendment to the government's motion on the budget today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Green day on the Hill

  • Plus, the budget debate continues.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 6, 2025
Jerry DeMarco
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will publish his latest reports on the government today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Green day on the Hill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 6, 2025
  • Plus, the budget debate continues.

Green day on the Hill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 6, 2025
  • Plus, the budget debate continues.
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will publish his latest reports on the government today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to run a deficit in the tens of billions of dollars for years to come, but despite his warning
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, TESSIE SANCI | November 5, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented their first federal budget on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, TESSIE SANCI | November 5, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to run a deficit in the tens of billions of dollars for years to come, but despite his warning

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, TESSIE SANCI | November 5, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to run a deficit in the tens of billions of dollars for years to come, but despite his warning
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented their first federal budget on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada reacts to the budget

  • Plus, the Liberal benches gain an extra member, and the Supreme Court begins a hearing on whether MPs can limit their own free speech
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, TESSIE SANCI, ELEANOR WAND, MARLO GLASS | November 5, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will start selling their budget in earnest to the Canadian public today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada reacts to the budget

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, TESSIE SANCI, ELEANOR WAND, MARLO GLASS | November 5, 2025
  • Plus, the Liberal benches gain an extra member, and the Supreme Court begins a hearing on whether MPs can limit their own free speech

Canada reacts to the budget

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, TESSIE SANCI, ELEANOR WAND, MARLO GLASS | November 5, 2025
  • Plus, the Liberal benches gain an extra member, and the Supreme Court begins a hearing on whether MPs can limit their own free speech
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will start selling their budget in earnest to the Canadian public today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney cuts international student quota in half

  • The budget outlines plans to halve the number of foreign student permits to 155,000 in 2026, 2027, and 2028—down from the past target of
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2025
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab’s department has a new quota for international students that drastically cuts the number of permits awarded to new arrivals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney cuts international student quota in half

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2025
  • The budget outlines plans to halve the number of foreign student permits to 155,000 in 2026, 2027, and 2028—down from the past target of

Carney cuts international student quota in half

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2025
  • The budget outlines plans to halve the number of foreign student permits to 155,000 in 2026, 2027, and 2028—down from the past target of
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab’s department has a new quota for international students that drastically cuts the number of permits awarded to new arrivals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget forecasts weak economy, rising debt payments

  • New capital spending on corporate tax incentives and infrastructure will combine with higher debt and benefit payments to increase the federal debt load.
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne released his first budget on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget forecasts weak economy, rising debt payments

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2025
  • New capital spending on corporate tax incentives and infrastructure will combine with higher debt and benefit payments to increase the federal debt load.

Budget forecasts weak economy, rising debt payments

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2025
  • New capital spending on corporate tax incentives and infrastructure will combine with higher debt and benefit payments to increase the federal debt load.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne released his first budget on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s budget day

  • Plus, government officials brief MPs on Gaza and the new border bill.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will unveil his long-awaited budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

It’s budget day

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
  • Plus, government officials brief MPs on Gaza and the new border bill.

It’s budget day

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
  • Plus, government officials brief MPs on Gaza and the new border bill.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will unveil his long-awaited budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘Canada needs this road’: N.W.T. pitches highway to the Arctic

  • Deputy Premier Caroline Wawzonek on the Northwest Territories’ quest to get federal support to build the Mackenzie Valley Highway, which would connect southern roadways
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 3, 2025
As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government looks to invest in major infrastructure projects, the Northwest Territories is calling for funds to help build a highway to the Arctic.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Canada needs this road’: N.W.T. pitches highway to the Arctic

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 3, 2025
  • Deputy Premier Caroline Wawzonek on the Northwest Territories’ quest to get federal support to build the Mackenzie Valley Highway, which would connect southern roadways

‘Canada needs this road’: N.W.T. pitches highway to the Arctic

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 3, 2025
  • Deputy Premier Caroline Wawzonek on the Northwest Territories’ quest to get federal support to build the Mackenzie Valley Highway, which would connect southern roadways
As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government looks to invest in major infrastructure projects, the Northwest Territories is calling for funds to help build a highway to the Arctic.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

All eyes on the Carney-Xi meeting

  • Plus, GDP update for August incoming.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 31, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Gyeongju, South Korea, after the APEC summit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

All eyes on the Carney-Xi meeting

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 31, 2025
  • Plus, GDP update for August incoming.

All eyes on the Carney-Xi meeting

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 31, 2025
  • Plus, GDP update for August incoming.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Gyeongju, South Korea, after the APEC summit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Hodgson and Dabrusin host G7 counterparts in Toronto

  • Plus, Lena Diab defends her immigration bill at committee.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 30, 2025
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson are hosting a G7 summit in Toronto starting today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hodgson and Dabrusin host G7 counterparts in Toronto

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 30, 2025
  • Plus, Lena Diab defends her immigration bill at committee.

Hodgson and Dabrusin host G7 counterparts in Toronto

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 30, 2025
  • Plus, Lena Diab defends her immigration bill at committee.
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson are hosting a G7 summit in Toronto starting today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

An awkward evening in Gyeongju

  • Plus, MPs vote to summon the PM’s chief of staff and Brookfield execs for an ethics investigation.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's working dinner in South Korea today. U.S. President Donald Trump is among the other leaders expected to attend. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

An awkward evening in Gyeongju

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
  • Plus, MPs vote to summon the PM’s chief of staff and Brookfield execs for an ethics investigation.

An awkward evening in Gyeongju

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
  • Plus, MPs vote to summon the PM’s chief of staff and Brookfield execs for an ethics investigation.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's working dinner in South Korea today. U.S. President Donald Trump is among the other leaders expected to attend. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

Q&A | ‘Treachery’ and ‘troublemaker’ MPs: why going against party leaders is verboten in Canadian politics

  • In the new book No I in Team, political scientist Alex Marland and his co-authors unpack why party discipline has gone too far.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and former prime ministers Justin Trudeau and Stephen Harper. We are indoctrinating our election candidates and our future elected officials to think that the party knows best, that the leader is always right, says Alex Marland. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Q&A | ‘Treachery’ and ‘troublemaker’ MPs: why going against party leaders is verboten in Canadian politics

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2025
  • In the new book No I in Team, political scientist Alex Marland and his co-authors unpack why party discipline has gone too far.

Q&A | ‘Treachery’ and ‘troublemaker’ MPs: why going against party leaders is verboten in Canadian politics

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2025
  • In the new book No I in Team, political scientist Alex Marland and his co-authors unpack why party discipline has gone too far.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and former prime ministers Justin Trudeau and Stephen Harper. We are indoctrinating our election candidates and our future elected officials to think that the party knows best, that the leader is always right, says Alex Marland. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Carney in Singapore

  • Plus, MPs get a security briefing behind closed doors.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his counterpart in Singapore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney in Singapore

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2025
  • Plus, MPs get a security briefing behind closed doors.

Carney in Singapore

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2025
  • Plus, MPs get a security briefing behind closed doors.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his counterpart in Singapore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Justice Minister Fraser unveils bill to tighten Canada’s bail and sentencing regimes

  • Bill C-14 proposes reverse-onus hearings for cases of 'violent and organized crime-related auto theft,' breaking and entering a home, human trafficking, assault and sexual
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
Justice Minister Sean Fraser unveiled the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Justice Minister Fraser unveils bill to tighten Canada’s bail and sentencing regimes

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
  • Bill C-14 proposes reverse-onus hearings for cases of 'violent and organized crime-related auto theft,' breaking and entering a home, human trafficking, assault and sexual

Justice Minister Fraser unveils bill to tighten Canada’s bail and sentencing regimes

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
  • Bill C-14 proposes reverse-onus hearings for cases of 'violent and organized crime-related auto theft,' breaking and entering a home, human trafficking, assault and sexual
Justice Minister Sean Fraser unveiled the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney makes his Asia debut

  • Plus, the U.S. president gets salty over an Ontario government anti-tariff ad—which could make the next Carney-Trump meeting a little awkward.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea between Oct. 24 and Nov. 1. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney makes his Asia debut

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
  • Plus, the U.S. president gets salty over an Ontario government anti-tariff ad—which could make the next Carney-Trump meeting a little awkward.

PM Carney makes his Asia debut

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
  • Plus, the U.S. president gets salty over an Ontario government anti-tariff ad—which could make the next Carney-Trump meeting a little awkward.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea between Oct. 24 and Nov. 1. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Fraser unveils his crime bill

  • Plus, Danielle Smith will weigh in at a House committee meeting on climate policy.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 23, 2025
Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce his bail and sentencing reform bill into the House of Commons today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fraser unveils his crime bill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 23, 2025
  • Plus, Danielle Smith will weigh in at a House committee meeting on climate policy.

Fraser unveils his crime bill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 23, 2025
  • Plus, Danielle Smith will weigh in at a House committee meeting on climate policy.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce his bail and sentencing reform bill into the House of Commons today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney to deliver ‘live address’ on fall budget tonight

  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates make their pitch to union voters.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will promote his upcoming budget in a live address this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney to deliver ‘live address’ on fall budget tonight

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 22, 2025
  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates make their pitch to union voters.

Carney to deliver ‘live address’ on fall budget tonight

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 22, 2025
  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates make their pitch to union voters.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will promote his upcoming budget in a live address this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Hogan reports on child care, CRA call centres

  • Plus, Canada’s top defence officials face questions at committee.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan will reveal new reports on a half dozen government projects and priorities today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hogan reports on child care, CRA call centres

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2025
  • Plus, Canada’s top defence officials face questions at committee.

Hogan reports on child care, CRA call centres

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2025
  • Plus, Canada’s top defence officials face questions at committee.
Auditor General Karen Hogan will reveal new reports on a half dozen government projects and priorities today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | NDP leadership contender Heather McPherson on rebuilding the ‘party of big ideas’

  • 'Races are a really interesting and exciting time for any party. They're an opportunity for us to put our ideas forward, our vision for
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 15, 2025
NDP MP Heather McPherson
NDP MP Heather McPherson
Alberta NDP MP Heather McPherson is one of four approved candidates in the running for the party's leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | NDP leadership contender Heather McPherson on rebuilding the ‘party of big ideas’

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 15, 2025
  • 'Races are a really interesting and exciting time for any party. They're an opportunity for us to put our ideas forward, our vision for

Q&A | NDP leadership contender Heather McPherson on rebuilding the ‘party of big ideas’

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 15, 2025
  • 'Races are a really interesting and exciting time for any party. They're an opportunity for us to put our ideas forward, our vision for
NDP MP Heather McPherson
Alberta NDP MP Heather McPherson is one of four approved candidates in the running for the party's leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New border bill cuts controversial measures, keeps powers to tighten immigration

  • The Liberals have split C-2 in two with the introduction of C-12, which grants the government significant new powers to crack down on asylum
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New border bill cuts controversial measures, keeps powers to tighten immigration

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2025
  • The Liberals have split C-2 in two with the introduction of C-12, which grants the government significant new powers to crack down on asylum

New border bill cuts controversial measures, keeps powers to tighten immigration

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2025
  • The Liberals have split C-2 in two with the introduction of C-12, which grants the government significant new powers to crack down on asylum
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to visit India and China next week

  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will meet Indian officials in India on Oct. 12 and 13. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to visit India and China next week

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.

Anand to visit India and China next week

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will meet Indian officials in India on Oct. 12 and 13. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Embattled minister faces House committee

  • Plus, the environment commissioner takes questions on the government’s climate plan.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is scheduled to appear before the House Public Safety Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Embattled minister faces House committee

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2025
  • Plus, the environment commissioner takes questions on the government’s climate plan.

Embattled minister faces House committee

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2025
  • Plus, the environment commissioner takes questions on the government’s climate plan.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is scheduled to appear before the House Public Safety Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty's military justice reform bill is up for debate in the House today, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon told MPs last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.
Defence Minister David McGuinty's military justice reform bill is up for debate in the House today, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon told MPs last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Senate ethics officer drops review of Boisvenu after Conservative Senator apologizes, severs ties with far-right Facebook groups

  • Senate Ethics Officer Pierre Legault has completed his examination of Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu’s ties to far-right Facebook groups, saying the Conservative Senator may have
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 3, 2020
Conservative Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, right, apologized publicly on Dec. 30 for his membership in far-right groups on Facebook, saying it was unintentional in some cases, and that he opposed racism and hate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate ethics officer drops review of Boisvenu after Conservative Senator apologizes, severs ties with far-right Facebook groups

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 3, 2020
  • Senate Ethics Officer Pierre Legault has completed his examination of Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu’s ties to far-right Facebook groups, saying the Conservative Senator may have

Senate ethics officer drops review of Boisvenu after Conservative Senator apologizes, severs ties with far-right Facebook groups

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | January 3, 2020
  • Senate Ethics Officer Pierre Legault has completed his examination of Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu’s ties to far-right Facebook groups, saying the Conservative Senator may have
Conservative Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, right, apologized publicly on Dec. 30 for his membership in far-right groups on Facebook, saying it was unintentional in some cases, and that he opposed racism and hate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senators to debate cutting ‘opposition,’ critics, out of Senate rules

  • The leader of the Senate’s largest group has proposed cutting references to “opposition” leaders and legislation “critics” out of the Senate rulebook, the latest
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 18, 2019
Senator Yuen Pau Woo, the facilitator of the Independent Senators Group, is proposing to permanently rewrite the Rules of the Senate to give equal treatment to the multiple groups in the Chamber. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senators to debate cutting ‘opposition,’ critics, out of Senate rules

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 18, 2019
  • The leader of the Senate’s largest group has proposed cutting references to “opposition” leaders and legislation “critics” out of the Senate rulebook, the latest

Senators to debate cutting ‘opposition,’ critics, out of Senate rules

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 18, 2019
  • The leader of the Senate’s largest group has proposed cutting references to “opposition” leaders and legislation “critics” out of the Senate rulebook, the latest
Senator Yuen Pau Woo, the facilitator of the Independent Senators Group, is proposing to permanently rewrite the Rules of the Senate to give equal treatment to the multiple groups in the Chamber. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds violating AG directive in fight over First Nations’ child welfare ruling, say Indigenous law experts

  • The Liberal government has been breaking its own rules for litigating with Indigenous peoples, say experts in Indigenous law, as it has sought to
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 16, 2019
Former justice minister and attorney general of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould, pictured Feb. 27, 2019, quit the cabinet amid the SNC-Lavalin scandal. The federal government has been fighting a ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that said it must compensate Indigenous children who were removed from their homes by under-funded child welfare agencies on reserves or in the Yukon. Ms. Wilson-Raybould says the case shoudl have been settled by now. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds violating AG directive in fight over First Nations’ child welfare ruling, say Indigenous law experts

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 16, 2019
  • The Liberal government has been breaking its own rules for litigating with Indigenous peoples, say experts in Indigenous law, as it has sought to

Feds violating AG directive in fight over First Nations’ child welfare ruling, say Indigenous law experts

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 16, 2019
  • The Liberal government has been breaking its own rules for litigating with Indigenous peoples, say experts in Indigenous law, as it has sought to
Former justice minister and attorney general of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould, pictured Feb. 27, 2019, quit the cabinet amid the SNC-Lavalin scandal. The federal government has been fighting a ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that said it must compensate Indigenous children who were removed from their homes by under-funded child welfare agencies on reserves or in the Yukon. Ms. Wilson-Raybould says the case shoudl have been settled by now. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Sen. Sinclair, former head of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, running to lead Senate’s largest group

  • Manitoba ISG Senator Murray Sinclair is running to take over the leadership of the largest group in the Senate, the Independent Senators Group, his
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2019
Senator Murray Sinclair led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which produced its final report in 2015, the year before he was appointed to the Senate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Sen. Sinclair, former head of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, running to lead Senate’s largest group

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2019
  • Manitoba ISG Senator Murray Sinclair is running to take over the leadership of the largest group in the Senate, the Independent Senators Group, his

Sen. Sinclair, former head of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, running to lead Senate’s largest group

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2019
  • Manitoba ISG Senator Murray Sinclair is running to take over the leadership of the largest group in the Senate, the Independent Senators Group, his
Senator Murray Sinclair led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which produced its final report in 2015, the year before he was appointed to the Senate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Veteran Senate staff get walking papers; leaders split over giving extra cash to keep PSG afloat

  • Three veteran Senate staffers have been served with layoff notices since the Progressive Senate Group lost official status, and now Senate leaders are split
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2019
Senator Joseph Day, left, leads the Progressive Senate Group, which lost official status last month. Senator Scott Tannas leads the upstart Canadian Senators Group, and Senator Yuen Pau Woo leads the Independent Senators Group. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade and file

Veteran Senate staff get walking papers; leaders split over giving extra cash to keep PSG afloat

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2019
  • Three veteran Senate staffers have been served with layoff notices since the Progressive Senate Group lost official status, and now Senate leaders are split

Veteran Senate staff get walking papers; leaders split over giving extra cash to keep PSG afloat

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2019
  • Three veteran Senate staffers have been served with layoff notices since the Progressive Senate Group lost official status, and now Senate leaders are split
Senator Joseph Day, left, leads the Progressive Senate Group, which lost official status last month. Senator Scott Tannas leads the upstart Canadian Senators Group, and Senator Yuen Pau Woo leads the Independent Senators Group. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade and file

‘Competence’ of Scheer in doubt, says ex-Tory Senator Segal, while progressive Conservatives eye the future

  • Progressive or moderate members of the Conservative Party are unimpressed with Leader Andrew Scheer, but haven’t yet begun to organize against him in force.
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2019
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, left, is facing widespread discontent with his leadership among the party's rank and file. Former Conservative Senator Hugh Segal said Mr. Scheer had not competently explained how he could keep his faith and personal beliefs separate from policy decisions as prime minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, file photograph

‘Competence’ of Scheer in doubt, says ex-Tory Senator Segal, while progressive Conservatives eye the future

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2019
  • Progressive or moderate members of the Conservative Party are unimpressed with Leader Andrew Scheer, but haven’t yet begun to organize against him in force.

‘Competence’ of Scheer in doubt, says ex-Tory Senator Segal, while progressive Conservatives eye the future

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 9, 2019
  • Progressive or moderate members of the Conservative Party are unimpressed with Leader Andrew Scheer, but haven’t yet begun to organize against him in force.
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, left, is facing widespread discontent with his leadership among the party's rank and file. Former Conservative Senator Hugh Segal said Mr. Scheer had not competently explained how he could keep his faith and personal beliefs separate from policy decisions as prime minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, file photograph

Controversial Senate ‘business committee’ back on agenda when Red Chamber returns

  • A controversial proposal to pre-schedule legislative work in the Senate is expected to be back on the agenda when the Red Chamber returns, even
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 2, 2019
Independent Senator Frances Lankin, Conservative Senate Leader Don Plett, departing Government Representative Peter Harder, and Independent Senators Group Leader Yuen Pau Woo. Senators are divided on whether to make permanent changes to the way the Senate organizes its debates and committee work on legislation. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, file photographs

Controversial Senate ‘business committee’ back on agenda when Red Chamber returns

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 2, 2019
  • A controversial proposal to pre-schedule legislative work in the Senate is expected to be back on the agenda when the Red Chamber returns, even

Controversial Senate ‘business committee’ back on agenda when Red Chamber returns

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 2, 2019
  • A controversial proposal to pre-schedule legislative work in the Senate is expected to be back on the agenda when the Red Chamber returns, even
Independent Senator Frances Lankin, Conservative Senate Leader Don Plett, departing Government Representative Peter Harder, and Independent Senators Group Leader Yuen Pau Woo. Senators are divided on whether to make permanent changes to the way the Senate organizes its debates and committee work on legislation. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, file photographs

Policy primer: Liberals promise to address Impact Assessment law outrage without amendments

  • Government officials are polishing off “guidance” documents that experts say could be used by new Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to make good on his
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 2, 2019
Jonathan Wilkinson was sworn in as Canada's new environment minister on Nov. 20, and handed responsibility for the Impact Assessment Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Policy primer: Liberals promise to address Impact Assessment law outrage without amendments

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 2, 2019
  • Government officials are polishing off “guidance” documents that experts say could be used by new Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to make good on his

Policy primer: Liberals promise to address Impact Assessment law outrage without amendments

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 2, 2019
  • Government officials are polishing off “guidance” documents that experts say could be used by new Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to make good on his
Jonathan Wilkinson was sworn in as Canada's new environment minister on Nov. 20, and handed responsibility for the Impact Assessment Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Days of the partisan echo chamber are over’: Senators Harder, Mitchell leaving government team in Red Chamber

  • Senators Peter Harder and Grant Mitchell are stepping down from their posts as the government’s representative and liaison in the Senate at the end
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 29, 2019
Senator Peter Harder announced he was leaving his post as the government's representative in the Senate Friday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Days of the partisan echo chamber are over’: Senators Harder, Mitchell leaving government team in Red Chamber

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 29, 2019
  • Senators Peter Harder and Grant Mitchell are stepping down from their posts as the government’s representative and liaison in the Senate at the end

‘Days of the partisan echo chamber are over’: Senators Harder, Mitchell leaving government team in Red Chamber

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 29, 2019
  • Senators Peter Harder and Grant Mitchell are stepping down from their posts as the government’s representative and liaison in the Senate at the end
Senator Peter Harder announced he was leaving his post as the government's representative in the Senate Friday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senator Beyak facing review that could lead to expulsion, as temporary suspension ends

  • Update: Senator Beyak issued a press release May 27 that said she had fulfilled all of the conditions laid out for her by the
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 25, 2019
Senator Lynn Beyak, left, was suspended from the Senate earlier this year when she refused to remove racist letters from her website. The Hill Times file photograph

Senator Beyak facing review that could lead to expulsion, as temporary suspension ends

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 25, 2019
  • Update: Senator Beyak issued a press release May 27 that said she had fulfilled all of the conditions laid out for her by the

Senator Beyak facing review that could lead to expulsion, as temporary suspension ends

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 25, 2019
  • Update: Senator Beyak issued a press release May 27 that said she had fulfilled all of the conditions laid out for her by the
Senator Lynn Beyak, left, was suspended from the Senate earlier this year when she refused to remove racist letters from her website. The Hill Times file photograph

‘Unprecedented’ upheaval in Senate spurred by election, 2015 reforms: ‘150 years of tradition has unravelled’

  • The dramatic changes in the Senate over the past few weeks were driven by the fresh start offered by a new Parliament, and the
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 25, 2019
Independent Senator Marilou McPhedran says the start of the first new parliamentary session in four years has 'created a sense of opportunity for people' in the Senate to explore new groups. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Unprecedented’ upheaval in Senate spurred by election, 2015 reforms: ‘150 years of tradition has unravelled’

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 25, 2019
  • The dramatic changes in the Senate over the past few weeks were driven by the fresh start offered by a new Parliament, and the

‘Unprecedented’ upheaval in Senate spurred by election, 2015 reforms: ‘150 years of tradition has unravelled’

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 25, 2019
  • The dramatic changes in the Senate over the past few weeks were driven by the fresh start offered by a new Parliament, and the
Independent Senator Marilou McPhedran says the start of the first new parliamentary session in four years has 'created a sense of opportunity for people' in the Senate to explore new groups. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Updated: Progressive Senate Group folds, but leader hopes to claw back to official status

  • Editor’s note: this story has been updated with additional detail about the PSG Senators’ change in affiliation, and comments from Sen. Joseph Day and
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2019
Senators Percy Downe and Joseph Day were members of the Progressive Senate Group, which lost official status after Sen. Downe left the group Nov. 18. The Hill Times file photographs

Updated: Progressive Senate Group folds, but leader hopes to claw back to official status

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2019
  • Editor’s note: this story has been updated with additional detail about the PSG Senators’ change in affiliation, and comments from Sen. Joseph Day and

Updated: Progressive Senate Group folds, but leader hopes to claw back to official status

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2019
  • Editor’s note: this story has been updated with additional detail about the PSG Senators’ change in affiliation, and comments from Sen. Joseph Day and
Senators Percy Downe and Joseph Day were members of the Progressive Senate Group, which lost official status after Sen. Downe left the group Nov. 18. The Hill Times file photographs

Sen. Downe’s departure a blow to new Progressive Senate Group

  • Update: the Progressive Senate Group folded late Monday morning, with all remaining members leaving to sit as non-affiliated Senators. Senator Percy Downe’s decision to
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2019
Senator Percy Downe, left, joined the Canadian Senators Group Monday. His departure left the Progressive Senate Group, headed by Sen. Joseph Day, right, with only eight members, below the threshold needed to be a recognized Senate group. The Hill Times file photographs

Sen. Downe’s departure a blow to new Progressive Senate Group

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2019
  • Update: the Progressive Senate Group folded late Monday morning, with all remaining members leaving to sit as non-affiliated Senators. Senator Percy Downe’s decision to

Sen. Downe’s departure a blow to new Progressive Senate Group

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2019
  • Update: the Progressive Senate Group folded late Monday morning, with all remaining members leaving to sit as non-affiliated Senators. Senator Percy Downe’s decision to
Senator Percy Downe, left, joined the Canadian Senators Group Monday. His departure left the Progressive Senate Group, headed by Sen. Joseph Day, right, with only eight members, below the threshold needed to be a recognized Senate group. The Hill Times file photographs

Senate groups scramble for members ahead of committee selection, ex-member calls out ISG ‘groupthink’

  • Editor’s note: this story has been updated online to reflect Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais’ and Senator Percy Downe’s decisions to join the Canadian Senators Group
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2019
Canadian Senators Group interim leader Scott Tannas, ISG Leader Yuen Pau Woo, Progressive Senators Group Interim Leader Joseph Day, and Conservative Senate Leader Don Plett. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Senate groups scramble for members ahead of committee selection, ex-member calls out ISG ‘groupthink’

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2019
  • Editor’s note: this story has been updated online to reflect Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais’ and Senator Percy Downe’s decisions to join the Canadian Senators Group

Senate groups scramble for members ahead of committee selection, ex-member calls out ISG ‘groupthink’

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2019
  • Editor’s note: this story has been updated online to reflect Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais’ and Senator Percy Downe’s decisions to join the Canadian Senators Group
Canadian Senators Group interim leader Scott Tannas, ISG Leader Yuen Pau Woo, Progressive Senators Group Interim Leader Joseph Day, and Conservative Senate Leader Don Plett. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Taxes, environment, Indigenous rights: what could shape Liberals’ new legislative agenda

  • The minority Liberal government will have up to seven sitting days in December to get the ball rolling on its new legislative agenda before
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Nov. 11, 2019, at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Mr. Trudeau told reporters on Oct. 23 that the first thing his government will do when Parliament returns, following the Throne Speech, is introduce a bill to lower taxes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Taxes, environment, Indigenous rights: what could shape Liberals’ new legislative agenda

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2019
  • The minority Liberal government will have up to seven sitting days in December to get the ball rolling on its new legislative agenda before

Taxes, environment, Indigenous rights: what could shape Liberals’ new legislative agenda

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2019
  • The minority Liberal government will have up to seven sitting days in December to get the ball rolling on its new legislative agenda before
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Nov. 11, 2019, at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Mr. Trudeau told reporters on Oct. 23 that the first thing his government will do when Parliament returns, following the Throne Speech, is introduce a bill to lower taxes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives name Seidman new Senate whip, replacing Plett who’s now Tory Senate leader

  • Conservative Senator Judith Seidman will serve as the new whip for the Conservative caucus in the Senate, Leader Senator Don Plett confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 13, 2019
Conservative Senator Judith Seidman served on the Senate Social Affairs, Science and Technology Committee, among others, during the last Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives name Seidman new Senate whip, replacing Plett who’s now Tory Senate leader

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 13, 2019
  • Conservative Senator Judith Seidman will serve as the new whip for the Conservative caucus in the Senate, Leader Senator Don Plett confirmed Wednesday afternoon.

Conservatives name Seidman new Senate whip, replacing Plett who’s now Tory Senate leader

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 13, 2019
  • Conservative Senator Judith Seidman will serve as the new whip for the Conservative caucus in the Senate, Leader Senator Don Plett confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
Conservative Senator Judith Seidman served on the Senate Social Affairs, Science and Technology Committee, among others, during the last Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Updated: Senator Diane Bellemare joins Independent Senators Group after leaving role on government team in Red Chamber

  • Senator Diane Bellemare has joined the Independent Senators Group, a day after  leaving her job as one of the government’s representatives in the Senate.
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 13, 2019
Diane Bellemare
Diane Bellemare
Senator Diane Bellemare has left her job on the government representative's team in the Senate. Photograph courtesy of the Senate's Government Representative Office

Updated: Senator Diane Bellemare joins Independent Senators Group after leaving role on government team in Red Chamber

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 13, 2019
  • Senator Diane Bellemare has joined the Independent Senators Group, a day after  leaving her job as one of the government’s representatives in the Senate.

Updated: Senator Diane Bellemare joins Independent Senators Group after leaving role on government team in Red Chamber

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 13, 2019
  • Senator Diane Bellemare has joined the Independent Senators Group, a day after  leaving her job as one of the government’s representatives in the Senate.
Diane Bellemare
Senator Diane Bellemare has left her job on the government representative's team in the Senate. Photograph courtesy of the Senate's Government Representative Office

Leaders, committees, and floor-crossing: Senate faces tough choices post-election

  • Senators are beginning to plot out their approach to the 43rd Parliament, with questions about who will hold key positions of power among the
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2019
Independent Senator and ISG facilitator Yuen Pau Woo, left, will face a leadership review in the next few months. Conservative Senators David Wells, second from left, and Don Plett, far right, are contesting the leadership of the Conservative Senate caucus on Tuesday. Liberal Senate Leader Joseph Day, centre, will retire in January. Senate Speaker George Furey has now served four years in the role, and the PMO wouldn't say last week whether he would be asked to stay on as Speaker at the start of the new Parliament. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, file photograph, photograph courtesy of Senator David Wells

Leaders, committees, and floor-crossing: Senate faces tough choices post-election

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2019
  • Senators are beginning to plot out their approach to the 43rd Parliament, with questions about who will hold key positions of power among the

Leaders, committees, and floor-crossing: Senate faces tough choices post-election

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2019
  • Senators are beginning to plot out their approach to the 43rd Parliament, with questions about who will hold key positions of power among the
Independent Senator and ISG facilitator Yuen Pau Woo, left, will face a leadership review in the next few months. Conservative Senators David Wells, second from left, and Don Plett, far right, are contesting the leadership of the Conservative Senate caucus on Tuesday. Liberal Senate Leader Joseph Day, centre, will retire in January. Senate Speaker George Furey has now served four years in the role, and the PMO wouldn't say last week whether he would be asked to stay on as Speaker at the start of the new Parliament. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, file photograph, photograph courtesy of Senator David Wells

‘Albertans would consider it as betrayal’: Alberta Independent Senators shoot down suggestions of cabinet gig

  • Two Senators from Alberta poured cold water on the idea that a member of the Red Chamber should be chosen to represent their province
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2019
Independent Senators Elaine McCoy, left, and Patti LaBoucane-Benson say that Alberta's Independent Senators would better serve the province by staying out of cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, file photograph

‘Albertans would consider it as betrayal’: Alberta Independent Senators shoot down suggestions of cabinet gig

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2019
  • Two Senators from Alberta poured cold water on the idea that a member of the Red Chamber should be chosen to represent their province

‘Albertans would consider it as betrayal’: Alberta Independent Senators shoot down suggestions of cabinet gig

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2019
  • Two Senators from Alberta poured cold water on the idea that a member of the Red Chamber should be chosen to represent their province
Independent Senators Elaine McCoy, left, and Patti LaBoucane-Benson say that Alberta's Independent Senators would better serve the province by staying out of cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, file photograph

Some ministers, bureaucrats don’t get Trudeau’s vision for Senate, says André Pratte

  • Some of the influential bureaucrats, ministers, and staff in the Liberal government don’t understand Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s push for an independent Senate, and
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2019
André Pratte, 62, a former editor of La Presse, quit his job as a Senator because he was tired of being caught in a battle between partisan Conservative Senators and a government that wasn’t interested in making compromises on legislation that had reached the Senate, he said. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Some ministers, bureaucrats don’t get Trudeau’s vision for Senate, says André Pratte

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2019
  • Some of the influential bureaucrats, ministers, and staff in the Liberal government don’t understand Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s push for an independent Senate, and

Some ministers, bureaucrats don’t get Trudeau’s vision for Senate, says André Pratte

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2019
  • Some of the influential bureaucrats, ministers, and staff in the Liberal government don’t understand Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s push for an independent Senate, and
André Pratte, 62, a former editor of La Presse, quit his job as a Senator because he was tired of being caught in a battle between partisan Conservative Senators and a government that wasn’t interested in making compromises on legislation that had reached the Senate, he said. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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