Politics

‘We are in a good place now’: Sen. Moncion preps to take over as ISG head

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

While key reforms to cement the new multi-group Senate have been passed, ‘there’s no guarantee that independence is forever,’ warns outgoing ISG Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain.

‘We are in a good place now’: Sen. Moncion preps to take over as ISG head

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

While key reforms to cement the new multi-group Senate have been passed, ‘there’s no guarantee that independence is forever,’ warns outgoing ISG Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain.

‘Twas the morning before Christmas

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW

Feds pursuing new plan for funding First Nations’ child services

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW

Stalled legislation means Liberals ‘on the hunt’ for opposition MPs to cross over to achieve majority, say politicos

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Ottawa set to revive online harms legislation in 2026: government source

NewsBY DAVIS LEGREE

This year in photos: campaign stops, Liberal victory, and a King’s visit

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE

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

Do the DM shuffle

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BY STUART BENSON

Conservatives’ $189K Alberta byelection spend ‘left nothing to chance’ on leader’s return to Parliament, say strategists

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Four hired, four promoted in Health Minister Michel’s shop

All we want for Christmas is…

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW

Plus, Legislation Corner reviews the military justice reform bill.

All we want for Christmas is…

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW

Plus, Legislation Corner reviews the military justice reform bill.

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

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

PHAC lacks timely national data on children’s vaccination rates as report finds agency is not meeting targets

NewsBY TESSIE SANCI

Feds should ‘sharpen’ definition of Canadian to ensure new ‘Buy Canadian’ procurement policy works, says industry

NewsBY IREM KOCA

Poilievre’s future rests on what he tells delegates at leadership review convention next month, says senior party veteran Brodie

NewsBY CHRISTOPHER GULY

Parliamentary Calendar

Decked halls of Parliament on pause until House returns on Jan. 26

Podcast

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

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The Hill Times’ Top 100 Best Books in 2025

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Take The Hill Times year-end news quiz

Podcast

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

Bill to create modern treaty commissioner wins Bloc, NDP, and Green support

NewsBY PETER MAZEREEUW

With the Conservatives opting to keep Bill C-10 in House debate, Green Leader Elizabeth May warned against making it a 'political football' when it represents a 'small step for reconciliation.'

Bill to create modern treaty commissioner wins Bloc, NDP, and Green support

NewsBY PETER MAZEREEUW

With the Conservatives opting to keep Bill C-10 in House debate, Green Leader Elizabeth May warned against making it a 'political football' when it represents a 'small step for reconciliation.'

Redactions up: foreign ministry hiding more memo titles with 38 per cent kept secret this year

NewsBY NEIL MOSS

Redactions up: foreign ministry hiding more memo titles with 38 per cent kept secret this year

NewsBY NEIL MOSS

Carney talks with the premiers

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW

Carney talks with the premiers

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW

Poilievre needs the NDP

OpinionBY GERRY NICHOLLS

Poilievre needs the NDP

OpinionBY GERRY NICHOLLS

Parliamentary Calendar

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

Podcast

Who wants an election? With David Coletto

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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

Podcast

Building a highway to the Arctic, with Caroline Wawzonek

‘The funniest speech I’ve ever seen a leader give’: how Don Davies’ gallery dinner speech struck the perfect chord

NewsBY SOPHIA LAPORTE

'Without a shadow of a doubt, his [speech] is the funniest speech I’ve ever seen a leader give. A tight eight minutes of stand-up comedy gold,' says veteran political speechwriter Scott Reid.

‘The funniest speech I’ve ever seen a leader give’: how Don Davies’ gallery dinner speech struck the perfect chord

NewsBY SOPHIA LAPORTE

'Without a shadow of a doubt, his [speech] is the funniest speech I’ve ever seen a leader give. A tight eight minutes of stand-up comedy gold,' says veteran political speechwriter Scott Reid.

Will Poilievre find the right thread to pull, or will his coalition unravel in 2026?

OpinionBY TIM POWERS

‘Something’s gotta give’: Liberal agenda needs a majority to make progress in 2026, says Grit strategist Joe Jordan

NewsBY STUART BENSON

With only two substantive bills receiving royal assent since the spring, Conservative strategist Ashton Arsenault says the Liberals' legislative performance this fall would be an ‘embarrassment’ under any other Parliament.

‘Something’s gotta give’: Liberal agenda needs a majority to make progress in 2026, says Grit strategist Joe Jordan

NewsBY STUART BENSON

With only two substantive bills receiving royal assent since the spring, Conservative strategist Ashton Arsenault says the Liberals' legislative performance this fall would be an ‘embarrassment’ under any other Parliament.