Friday, July 26, 2024

Canada’s Politics and Government News Source Since 1989

Friday, July 26, 2024 | Latest Paper

TRENDING:

Lobbying

Yet-to-be-named members of new council supporting green energy transition a focus for environmental and labour group advocacy

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, which requires the government to make five-year plans to help workers transition to cleaner jobs in the green economy, received royal assent on June 20.

Yet-to-be-named members of new council supporting green energy transition a focus for environmental and labour group advocacy

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, which requires the government to make five-year plans to help workers transition to cleaner jobs in the green economy, received royal assent on June 20.

Emissions cap concerns among top environment issues in federal lobbying for six months of 2024

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

‘Sea change’ could be coming after next election, but policy knowledge still more important than personal connections, say lobbyists

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Liberal leadership and policy choices post-byelection loss will shape advocacy strategies leading up to 2025 election, say lobbyists

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Transition to updated lobbyists’ code raised steady questions, but that’s a positive, says lobbying commissioner

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

The power of non-partisanship in business advocacy

OpinionBY DAN KELLY

Smooth Moves in the Modern Service Era

Sponsored Content

DELOITTE

Economic development advocacy leads in May, besting environment talks for first month in 2024

BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Federal ethics commissioner to take another look at employment minister for possible ethics concerns

BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Foreign interference registry should include more explicit contact with leadership candidates and nominations, says Democracy Watch

BY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Changes to Lobbying Act unlikely before 2025 federal election, says lawyer

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Chances to improve Canada’s lobbying regime were missed in 2017 and 2022.

Changes to Lobbying Act unlikely before 2025 federal election, says lawyer

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Chances to improve Canada’s lobbying regime were missed in 2017 and 2022.

Canada downplays cost of meeting NATO spending mark as $60-billion projection will need to rise

NewsBY NEIL MOSS

Interest rate cut offers relief for some borrowers, but no political reprieve for the PM: politicos

NewsBY IAN CAMPBELL

Conservative MPs push officials for answers after RCMP lays fraud charges against consultant

NewsBY IREM KOCA

Poilievre calling lobbyists ‘useless’ provides roadmap for approaching Conservatives, says GR professionals

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Parliamentary Calendar

Want a competitive change of pace? Summer Games kick off in Paris on July 26

Palace intrigue in the PMO, with Sheila Copps

Poilievre voted best public speaker, most quotable, hardest-working, and biggest self-promoter in The Hill Times’ 29th Annual Politically Savvy Survey

MPs not running in the next election

Trump, NATO, and submarines, with Steve Saideman

Poilievre’s clarion call to corporate Canada

OpinionBY TIM POWERS

While business has generally been complacent in political marketing, others have filled the void and taken greater control of the agenda.

Poilievre’s clarion call to corporate Canada

OpinionBY TIM POWERS

While business has generally been complacent in political marketing, others have filled the void and taken greater control of the agenda.

Budget 2024 provides key themes for advocacy strategies in advance of anticipated election budget, says lobbyists

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Budget 2024 provides key themes for advocacy strategies in advance of anticipated election budget, says lobbyists

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Sponsored travel climbed back to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 as MPs accept trips to Israel, Taiwan, U.K.

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Sponsored travel climbed back to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 as MPs accept trips to Israel, Taiwan, U.K.

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Beef farmers seek exemption from federal carbon price in March dominated by environment lobbying

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Beef farmers seek exemption from federal carbon price in March dominated by environment lobbying

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Parliamentary Calendar

Bank of Canada to announce overnight rate on July 24 at 10 a.m.

Inside the Senate, with Raymonde Saint-Germain

The Hill Times’ 100 Best Books of 2023

How much do party leaders and their top deputies make?

Heading into summer, with MP George Chahal

Poilievre’s communication record shows corporate lobbyists shouldn’t panic, say lobbyists

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Pierre Poilievre took aim at 'utterly useless' corporate lobbyists in a speech in March, but some lobbyists argue this is 'political theatre.'

Poilievre’s communication record shows corporate lobbyists shouldn’t panic, say lobbyists

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Pierre Poilievre took aim at 'utterly useless' corporate lobbyists in a speech in March, but some lobbyists argue this is 'political theatre.'

Democracy Watch wants lobbying commissioner’s office to probe firm with links to top Conservative adviser Jenni Byrne

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

First phase of pharmacare must not ‘create new gaps’ in existing coverage, say lobbyists

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Environment lobby in February focused on plastics pollution, oil and gas emissions cap

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

The Hill Times’ Top 100 Lobbyists in 2024: looming federal election and lingering virtual comms contribute to dynamic advocacy

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT AND SERGIY SLIPCHENKO

It’s time the government kicks Big Oil out of the climate conversation

OpinionBY EMILIA BELLIVEAU

Not all lobbying is the same. The oil and gas industry still has an outsized influence on climate policy in Canada.

It’s time the government kicks Big Oil out of the climate conversation

OpinionBY EMILIA BELLIVEAU

Not all lobbying is the same. The oil and gas industry still has an outsized influence on climate policy in Canada.

Procurement ombud’s report reveals discrepancies in ArriveCan’s $54-million contract

NewsBY IREM KOCA

Procurement ombud’s report reveals discrepancies in ArriveCan’s $54-million contract

NewsBY IREM KOCA

Environment advocacy dominates in record-breaking 2023 for lobbying

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Environment advocacy dominates in record-breaking 2023 for lobbying

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

High prices, lack of charging infrastructure must be addressed to accommodate 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, say auto industry reps

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

High prices, lack of charging infrastructure must be addressed to accommodate 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, say auto industry reps

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Politics This Morning

Feds respond to Jasper wildfires

Right-wing media follows Trudeau on vacation

Macklem’s decision day

Pierre Poilievre

‘Pierre’s record’: Liberals try to see ‘what sticks’ to Poilievre

top 100 lobbyists

Top 100 Lobbyists in 2023: green tech and economy boosting set for top advocacy priorities in 2023, say lobbyists

Top 100 Lobbyists 2022: Hybrid model is new norm for lobbyists tired of virtual meetings

Top 100 Lobbyists: Pandemic ushers in explosion of lobbying activity

Lobbying the money man: Morneau draws interest from wide range of government-relations practitioners

INDIGENOUS RELATIONS

Gary Anandasangaree

Minister Anandasangaree says reconciliation still ‘key pillar’ of Liberal plan following charged AFN reception

Canada’s discourse on finfish aquaculture is environmental extremism at its finest

First Nations, industry say feds’ B.C. salmon farming transition timeline ‘irresponsible, unrealistic, and unachievable’

Sec. 35 rights are not to be given to just anybody

Political staff

Minister Arif Virani

Trio of staff additions, title changes in Justice Minister Virani’s shop

NDP sets sights on Montreal-area Liberal stronghold LaSalle-Émard-Verdun

New roles abound in Housing Minister Fraser’s office

Fresh faces in the offices of ministers Anandasangaree, Khera

parliament hill

Herb Dhaliwal donates $50,000 to Maison Aline-Chrétien palliative care residence in Shawinigan

Houston to host Council of the Federation July 15-17 in Halifax

Tanya Talaga to release new book, The Knowing

New cranes coming for Centre Block site this fall as project health trackers tick closer to trouble

Media

Global News hit by five cuts to Parliamentary Press Gallery personnel, as media company slashes 35 unionized jobs across the country

Canadian creators cheer CRTC contribution decision as streamers warn ‘discriminatory tax’ will lead to higher prices

Rafah massacre lays bare domestic media shortcomings

‘I just wanted to acknowledge that kids are dying’: author Molope says Writers’ Trust has a responsibility to support freedom of expression

Finance and Budget

Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on June 19, 2024, about the government’s accomplishments during the session.

Here’s how the feds can reduce taxes and balance the budget in two years

Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada.

Macklem addresses Bank of Canada key interest rate cut

Peace Towe

Is Canada broken? The IMF says no, but we do need to boost our productivity

Is the girl-boss era coming to an ignoble end?

Legislation

Parliament and schools are recessed for the summer, leaving bills for children behind

Amplifying Canadian voices: the role of an independent Senate

Oilsands alliance can’t handle the truth

Striking the balance between accuracy and ambition for climate change communications

THE HILL TIMES NEWSPAPER

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

DOWNLOAD

Monday, July 22, 2024

DOWNLOAD

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

DOWNLOAD