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‘We’re in real trouble’: Carney faces historic crisis amid trade war, U.S. annexation threat, and two potential separatist referendums, say politicos

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• When MPs return next week for the winter sitting, the House of Commons should pass a motion condemning ‘imperialism coming out of the Trump government,’ says former foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy.

‘We’re in real trouble’: Carney faces historic crisis amid trade war, U.S. annexation threat, and two potential separatist referendums, say politicos

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• When MPs return next week for the winter sitting, the House of Commons should pass a motion condemning ‘imperialism coming out of the Trump government,’ says former foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy.

Canada will have to expand trade with undemocratic countries to fight losses in U.S. trade war, say foreign policy experts

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‘It’s like molasses in January’: pharmacare implementation stalled, say health-care groups, but others argue time needed to get deals right

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PHAC says creating national vaccination registry would be ‘difficult’ as Canada contends with high measles count, loss of measles-free status

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Conservative national council confirms Kurek as candidate in Battle River-Crowfoot, Poilievre to run in a different riding in next election

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‘A catalyst for change’: MPs bullish on Heated Rivalry’s impact on Canadian hockey culture

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After decades of progress on smoking, Canada faces new nicotine challenges

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Scientists rally against coming job cuts as notices hit desks across the public service

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‘Very few truly understand how it currently works’: procurement watchdog puts defence contracting under microscope

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Opposition MPs, media veterans call for ‘long overdue’ CBC mandate review

Legault’s resignation leaves ‘a big vacuum’ as Quebec gears up for an election amid two leadership races, say politicos

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• The test for the CAQ will be its ability to hang onto political relevance without the leadership of its founder, Quebec Premier François Legault, says former CAQ government staffer Antonine Yaccarini.

Legault’s resignation leaves ‘a big vacuum’ as Quebec gears up for an election amid two leadership races, say politicos

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• The test for the CAQ will be its ability to hang onto political relevance without the leadership of its founder, Quebec Premier François Legault, says former CAQ government staffer Antonine Yaccarini.

‘Anything that can’t go on forever eventually stops’: ‘Enshittification’ author issues stark warning to Ottawa over AI policy

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‘Who do you remain loyal to?’: courting Bay Street talent to Major Projects Office invites conflict-of-interest ‘tension,’ says expert

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Mexico takes firm stance on U.S. incursion in Venezuela as Canada walks cautious line ahead of CUSMA review

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‘Nothing revolutionary’: $3M government ad leans on campaign comms after loosening partisan prohibitions

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Former CSIS director Vigneault to talk about national defence, economic security at CDAI roundtable on Jan. 28 in Montreal

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Re-engaging with China, with Senator Yuen Pau Woo

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The Hill Times’ Top 100 Best Books in 2025

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

Interpreter dilemma: pushback continues against changes to federal exam, freelance contract terms

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• As of last March, 84 freelance interpreters were covering Parliament Hill. Only 37 such bids were received by the first deadline for submissions under its new standing offer.

Interpreter dilemma: pushback continues against changes to federal exam, freelance contract terms

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• As of last March, 84 freelance interpreters were covering Parliament Hill. Only 37 such bids were received by the first deadline for submissions under its new standing offer.

‘Too weak, too vague, too slow’: PM Carney accused of ‘dragging his feet’ on foreign interference in pursuit of economic reset with China

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Senate committee casts doubt on feds’ ability to move on Africa strategy without new funds, calls for action plan

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China trip a ‘test’ for Carney, with EV tariffs the ‘elephant in the room,’ say former envoys  

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‘A grain of salt’: unmasking Liberal floor-crossing talks carries potential risk for opposition MPs, say politicos 

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‘If the inconceivable becomes reality, it’s very hard to see how NATO could survive’: politicos say Trump’s global shakeup spells trouble for Canada

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Canada’s auto sector ‘hangs in the balance’ as CUSMA review looms in 2026: ‘there’s no sugar-coating it, this is going to be a critical year for the industry’

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Parliamentary Calendar

Commissioner Nancy Bélanger breaks down new lobbying threshold in virtual info session on Jan. 15

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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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First-quarter expenses: MPs spent nearly $28-million

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Who wants an election? With David Coletto

Carney’s position on Trump’s Venezuela strike ‘a little wimpy’ in tone, but likely to benefit Liberals in short term, say political players

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• The Liberals will most likely use Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s statement backing U.S. President Donald Trump's action in attack ads in the next election, says pollster Greg Lyle.

Carney’s position on Trump’s Venezuela strike ‘a little wimpy’ in tone, but likely to benefit Liberals in short term, say political players

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• The Liberals will most likely use Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s statement backing U.S. President Donald Trump's action in attack ads in the next election, says pollster Greg Lyle.

Canada’s reliance on U.S. health data under spotlight after federal health minister says she ‘cannot trust’ American vaccine policy

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Holding two elected positions, B.C. Conservative MP Au is the highest paid backbencher in the House

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Feds missing out on economic, geopolitical opportunities by not supporting arts sector, say cultural groups

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Freeland departs Ottawa as ‘objectively’ one of Canada’s most influential cabinet ministers: politicos

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Climate advisers ask feds to put Net-Zero Advisory Body on ‘pause,’ say they can’t fulfill mandate in ‘skeleton state’

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• Following the December resignation of two members, the remaining four say they need six new appointees, clarity around their budget, and a pause of activities after limited direction from the government ‘significantly reduced’ the scope of their work.

Climate advisers ask feds to put Net-Zero Advisory Body on ‘pause,’ say they can’t fulfill mandate in ‘skeleton state’

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• Following the December resignation of two members, the remaining four say they need six new appointees, clarity around their budget, and a pause of activities after limited direction from the government ‘significantly reduced’ the scope of their work.

Nearly 2,000 jobs and $1.5-billion to be cut across five departments by 2030, PBO analysis shows

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Nearly 2,000 jobs and $1.5-billion to be cut across five departments by 2030, PBO analysis shows

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‘Disgraceful and indefensible’: feds’ failure to release new Defence Industrial Strategy by deadline sparks backlash

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‘Disgraceful and indefensible’: feds’ failure to release new Defence Industrial Strategy by deadline sparks backlash

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‘Get the f**k off there’: MPs, Senators call on government to abandon X/Twitter following wave of ‘Grok porn’

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‘Get the f**k off there’: MPs, Senators call on government to abandon X/Twitter following wave of ‘Grok porn’

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Politics This Morning

Davos calling Carney

Carney-Xi huddle in Beijing

Another one bites the dust

Carney lands in China

COVID-19

CUSMA must do more than protect trade—it must secure Canada’s life sciences future

Union raises alarm over pending Public Health Agency job cuts

Forest fire travel ban backlash demonstrates lack of investment in trust post-COVID, says public health expert

Canada’s next top doctor must be a ‘focal point’ for public health amid changes in the U.S., concerns about next pandemic

Election

Conservatives outspent Liberals by $1.2-million during the 2025 election

Next year ‘an important one for Quebec’ as possibility of referendum looms, say Bloc MP, politicos

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

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

Politics

Pope Leo is pouring old-fashioned sauce over the venomous Trump: it’s called diplomacy

The NDP and the 11th Commandment

China is definitely a door worth opening

Canada now needs a backup plan for our auto industry

Foreign Policy

America lost justice when Renee Nicole Good was killed

Carney needs a much stronger communications strategy with Canadians at this hinge moment

Depicting ‘Dad’ Carney, ‘angry face’ Poilievre, and Trump’s ‘bizarre’ brand of ‘chaos’: de Adder’s top cartoons of 2025

Under the Donroe Doctrine, Alberta’s oil belongs to the U.S.

Finance and Budget

Health organizations have questions, but few answers about feds’ new $5-billion Health Infrastructure Fund

Women entrepreneurs are a crucial asset for Canada’s economy, they deserve a voice in shaping it

Trump wants to squeeze us hard enough so we come begging

A 2026 financial sector wish list

Lobbying

Joly top-lobbied minister in November, universities push to attract research talent driven away from U.S.

Record-breaking November lobbying sees U.S. trade war and federal budget among top concerns

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

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

Legislation

Artificial action: feds offering tepid response to AI abuse

Off to a bad start: Treasury Board already wants to make access to information worse

We need to go beyond criminal law reform to end gender-based violence

Legislation corner: unpacking the bill bringing Britain into the Pacific trade pact

Public Service

Public servants under pressure to enact ‘delivery-and-execution agenda’ in 2026 with job cuts on the horizon

In Canada’s defence: re-establishing a true militia

Deputy minister shuffle sees shakeup to Privy Council Office, nine new leaders in key roles

Can Build Canada Homes make a dent in the housing crisis?

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