Legislation

Bill calling for more serious punishment for assaulting first responders not fast-tracked despite Conservative MPs’ efforts

NewsBY TESSIE SANCI

• The Senate bill is identical to MP Todd Doherty’s bill, which nearly became law but died on the order paper when the election was called this past spring.

Bill calling for more serious punishment for assaulting first responders not fast-tracked despite Conservative MPs’ efforts

NewsBY TESSIE SANCI

• The Senate bill is identical to MP Todd Doherty’s bill, which nearly became law but died on the order paper when the election was called this past spring.

House Ethics Committee to review Lobbying Act in 2026 after AI study, says chair Brassard

NewsBY HUNTER CRESSWELL

Canada’s PFAS opportunity: why smart chemicals policy is smart trade policy

OpinionBY RéMY ALEXANDRE

Bloc joins push for mandatory labelling of genetically engineered foods

NewsBY TESSIE SANCI

Liberal border bill returns to the House after Conservative, Bloc enhancements at committee

NewsBY STUART BENSON

Ottawa plans to modernize the Energy Efficiency Act. Here’s how to do it right

OpinionBY SARAH RIDDELL

Building Canada’s Digital Future: Why High-Performing, Trusted, and Energy-Efficient Networks Matter More Than Ever

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Bridging Canada’s divide on consent

The unintended consequences of stricter rules on public policy engagement

OpinionBY JACQUES J.M. SHORE, SUZANNE SABOURIN

• The 2023 changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct around event sponsorship risk undermining public trust in our democratic institutions.

The unintended consequences of stricter rules on public policy engagement

OpinionBY JACQUES J.M. SHORE, SUZANNE SABOURIN

• The 2023 changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct around event sponsorship risk undermining public trust in our democratic institutions.

Feds push ahead with ‘transformative’ $60-billion to $90-billion high-speed rail project as experts urge caution over major cost over-runs, land acquisition powers

NewsBY IREM KOCA

Quebec MPs noncommittal on support for province’s controversial constitution bill

NewsBY ELEANOR WAND

It’s like ‘the Monroe Doctrine on steroids’: Canadian politicos react to Trump’s new ‘very chilling’ national security strategy

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Parl Sec Carlos Leitão talks globalization under pressure in Montreal on Dec. 11

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Mark Critch on Donald Trump, Canadian politics, and being TikTok famous

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It’s time for Canada to take control of stablecoins

OpinionBY JEREMY KRONICK, PETER MACKENZIE, MARK ZELMER

• Like any critical financial sector infrastructure, these digital tokens need a regulatory framework that balances innovation and consumer protection and financial stability.

It’s time for Canada to take control of stablecoins

OpinionBY JEREMY KRONICK, PETER MACKENZIE, MARK ZELMER

• Like any critical financial sector infrastructure, these digital tokens need a regulatory framework that balances innovation and consumer protection and financial stability.

Bill aimed at protecting telecom infrastructure against cyberattacks strikes at privacy rights, say civil society groups

NewsBY CHRISTOPHER GULY

Canada’s financial system needs a green upgrade

OpinionBY INDEPENDENT SENATOR ROSA GALVEZ

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

NewsBY PETER MAZEREEUW

‘A platform to raise my voice’: youth activism at the centre of Sen. McPhedran’s Vote16 bill

NewsBY GRACE BESTARD

AI study and Senate bills on alcohol warnings and sickle cell disease framework on Senate Social Affairs Committee’s agenda

NewsBY TESSIE SANCI

Quebec’s new ‘constitution’ bill is an affront to democracy

OpinionBY ANDREW CADDELL

Parliamentary Calendar

Joly to speak at Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on Thursday, Dec. 18

Podcast

Cut, not cap? The latest on public service downsizing, with Marlo Glass

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The Hill Times’ Top 100 Lobbyists in 2025: lobbyists prepare for ‘significant reset’ as federal election begins

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This Parliament’s ethics roundup: blind trusts, recusals, gifts, and more

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Who wants an election? With David Coletto

Canada Strong and Free fundraising emails using ‘crisis rhetoric,’ to stoke distrust in government and media, say comms experts, pollsters

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

• Recent fundraising emails from the Canada Strong and Free Network tap into anxiety and pessimism and are 'textbook dog whistle politics,' says pollster Nik Nanos.

Canada Strong and Free fundraising emails using ‘crisis rhetoric,’ to stoke distrust in government and media, say comms experts, pollsters

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

• Recent fundraising emails from the Canada Strong and Free Network tap into anxiety and pessimism and are 'textbook dog whistle politics,' says pollster Nik Nanos.

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

NewsBY PETER MAZEREEUW

Canada must keep its promises to protect animals

OpinionBY EWA DEMIANOWICZ

Military justice reform bill ‘a major step forward,’ but needs work at committee, say Bloc MPs as Tories favour more debate

NewsBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN

Bill C-8’s moment of truth: draw the line on what’s ‘critical’

OpinionBY TYSON MACAULAY

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Carney’s so-called Combatting Hate Act is an attack on pro-Palestine expression

OpinionBY ARASH GHIASSI, RIAZ SAYANI

• Pro-Palestine protesters routinely face specious allegations of hate that conflate criticism of Israel with antisemitism.

Carney’s so-called Combatting Hate Act is an attack on pro-Palestine expression

OpinionBY ARASH GHIASSI, RIAZ SAYANI

• Pro-Palestine protesters routinely face specious allegations of hate that conflate criticism of Israel with antisemitism.

‘It’s not right’: interim PBO calls for legislative changes to avoid repeating the circumstances of his hiring

NewsBY RIDDHI KACHHELA

‘It’s not right’: interim PBO calls for legislative changes to avoid repeating the circumstances of his hiring

NewsBY RIDDHI KACHHELA

The politics of fear: what ‘tough on crime’ gets wrong about public safety

OpinionBY DERICO SYMONDS

The politics of fear: what ‘tough on crime’ gets wrong about public safety

OpinionBY DERICO SYMONDS

Canada has the legislative tool to break through seizing Russian assets—it’s time to use it

OpinionBY MICHAEL CHOLOD, GEOFFREY GOODELL

Canada has the legislative tool to break through seizing Russian assets—it’s time to use it

OpinionBY MICHAEL CHOLOD, GEOFFREY GOODELL

Politics This Morning

Carney’s majority math

The Bubble catches its breath

MPs head home for the holidays, but not before Conservative MP Michael Ma crosses the floor to Liberals

Finance ministers meet in Ottawa

all politics poll: best & worst of the year in politics

Always leave them wanting more: Fraser tops All Politics Poll as he looks to exit federal politics

Housing Minister Fraser a 2023 fan favourite on Parliament Hill: All Politics Poll

Poilievre doubles as most valuable, least valuable politician in 2022 in The Hill Times’ All Politics Poll

Anand named most valuable politician, climate change voted most important issue in The Hill Times’ 23rd Annual All Politics Poll

Election

Conservatives float electoral reform to combat ‘political prank’ protest group from flooding ballots with names

Advance voting in Canada continues to rise—and it’s changing campaigning

At least three safe Liberal seats poised to open as high-profile contenders line up

The NDP race is on

Politics

Every vote counts: how the House Speaker factors in Carney’s majority math

New directors on deck for ministers Thompson, Ali

Democracy, like a Christmas gift, is best unwrapped

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem to talk about Canada’s economy on Tuesday, Dec. 16, in Montreal

Foreign Policy

A self-sustaining path to recovery for Ukraine

Trump’s new national security strategy raises alarms, fears over threats posed to Canada’s sovereignty and prosperity

Michael Harris: my personal wish list to Donald Trump

Buckle up Canada, we’re in for an even rougher ride with Trump

Finance and Budget

Lack of primary care so ‘chronic’ that patients don’t even talk about it, says Liberal MP and doctor Powlowski

Budget bill waits for House’s January return as ‘slow’ session comes to a close

Champagne says CRA is taking a ‘step in the right direction’ after 100-day plan shows improvements

Canada’s plan to boost its economy must include rebuilding wild fisheries

Lobbying

Renewable energy sector adds concerns about wind-tower costs to steel industry crisis talks: ‘there’s a ton of urgency’

Dabrusin top-lobbied cabinet minister, Nature Canada pushes for nature strategy after absence of support in budget

Blanchard defends Carney’s ethics screen as a ‘rigorous process’

Budget a step in the right direction, but fails to deliver on the ‘hype,’ say lobbyists

Legislation

Don’t forget the kids, health advocates tell feds

Methane regulation is a climate-competitive home run

Civil liberties groups urge Liberals to withdraw ‘vague’ anti-hate bill that opposition MPs say is ‘trying to lower the bar’ for prosecution

Carney government bills: tracking their progress into law

Public Service

Early retirement pitch to nearly 70,000 public servants outlines 120-day deadline to apply

Public service unions demand answers addressing rumours about the end of remote work

Treasury Board president can’t ‘pick and choose’ when to release info to PBO about potential public service cuts, says Conservative MP Kelly

Seeing beyond the cave: bridging culture in defence and procurement

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