Liberals’ ‘quiet confidence’ the best move as budget ‘dominoes’ fall with the Conservative caucus count, say politicos

'If you're the Liberals, you let this play out,' and don't get in the way of any opposition mistakes that may ultimately ease the passage of the budget, says Summa Strategies' Tim Powers.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, may have already set in motion the events that will decide the fate of his government's first budget in the weeks prior to the document being tabled in the House, say strategists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals’ ‘quiet confidence’ the best move as budget ‘dominoes’ fall with the Conservative caucus count, say politicos

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'If you're the Liberals, you let this play out,' and don't get in the way of any opposition mistakes that may ultimately ease the passage of the budget, says Summa Strategies' Tim Powers.

Liberals’ ‘quiet confidence’ the best move as budget ‘dominoes’ fall with the Conservative caucus count, say politicos

NewsBY STUART BENSON

'If you're the Liberals, you let this play out,' and don't get in the way of any opposition mistakes that may ultimately ease the passage of the budget, says Summa Strategies' Tim Powers.

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Central to concerns is a need for staff to disclose broadly defined personal political activities undertaken outside of work.

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The government's effort to find savings by scrapping duplication risks undermining the country’s limited analytical capacity, says Stephanie Carvin.

The government's effort to find savings by scrapping duplication risks undermining the country’s limited analytical capacity, says Stephanie Carvin.

At G7, minister touts importance of Canadian leadership on foreign assistance amid billions in budget cuts to international aid

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The federal budget tabled on Nov. 4 proposed cuts of $2.7-billion from Canada's humanitarian aid envelope.

The federal budget tabled on Nov. 4 proposed cuts of $2.7-billion from Canada's humanitarian aid envelope.

MPs to vote on $10.8-billion spending boost in new estimates

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The Canadian Dental Care Plan will receive the largest portion of the funds at $1.6-billion, with Indigenous Services, Crown-Indigenous Relations, and National Defence each requesting over $1-billion.

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Proposed collective bargaining changes could ‘influence the opinions of arbitrators’ to consider feds’ fiscal situation: lawyer

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The budget outlines plans to update the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act, which federal unions are criticizing as ‘vague’ and ‘concerning’ for its potential to infringe on workers’ rights.

Proposed collective bargaining changes could ‘influence the opinions of arbitrators’ to consider feds’ fiscal situation: lawyer

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The budget outlines plans to update the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act, which federal unions are criticizing as ‘vague’ and ‘concerning’ for its potential to infringe on workers’ rights.

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Former Liberal MP Ken Hardie is back on the air in B.C.

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No ‘serious negotiation’ with Liberals on budget, says Bloc MP Garon: ‘If the result is an election, what can we do?’

NewsBY ELEANOR WAND | UPDATED November 7, 2025

The party released six non-negotiable conditions for their support of the budget in October, but finance critic Jean-Denis says meetings with the Liberals were ‘mostly media stunts.’

No ‘serious negotiation’ with Liberals on budget, says Bloc MP Garon: ‘If the result is an election, what can we do?’

NewsBY ELEANOR WAND | UPDATED November 7, 2025

The party released six non-negotiable conditions for their support of the budget in October, but finance critic Jean-Denis says meetings with the Liberals were ‘mostly media stunts.’

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A letter to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith: reclaim Alberta’s promise

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Alberta deserves leadership that delivers results with integrity. We can do better. We are better.

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Alberta deserves leadership that delivers results with integrity. We can do better. We are better.

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Proposed collective bargaining changes could ‘influence the opinions of arbitrators’ to consider feds’ fiscal situation: lawyer

The budget outlines plans to update the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act, which federal unions are criticizing as ‘vague’ and ‘concerning’ for its potential to infringe on workers’ rights.

BY MARLO GLASS

Public service job cuts will be ‘compassionate’ and ‘civilized,’ with the impact on people ‘fairly minimal,’ say local Liberal MPs

Unions representing federal public servants are urging members to talk to their MPs about the impact of the thousands of job losses laid out in the Nov. 4 budget.

BY MARLO GLASS

Departments to cut billions in spending as budget projects tens of thousands of federal public service job losses by 2029

The federal public service is expected to employ roughly 330,000 people by 2028-29, down 10 per cent and 40,000 jobs compared to 2023-24. The budget says these numbers will be achieved by normal attrition through retirement, voluntary departures, and the Carney government's spending review.

BY MARLO GLASS

Unions brace for budget’s impact as think tank predicts ‘stealth’ cuts to public-serving programs

The Public Service Alliance of Canada, a union that represents a large swath of the public service, said returning to pre-pandemic staffing levels could mean 70,000 job losses.

BY MARLO GLASS

Some public service pay issues due to management mistakes, not Phoenix pay system, says federal official

Pay accuracy across the public service is at 98.4 per cent, and remaining errors stem from manager delays or errors at the human resources level, says Alex Benay, associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada.

BY MARLO GLASS

FOREIGN POLICY

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COP 30 unlikely to shift political will

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Sudan: another partition?

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Scaling climate-resilient farming solutions for global impact

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Ecuador’s fight is for peace, human rights, and partnership with Canada

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It’s time to revive Parliament’s tool to stand up to China with courage

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Without an integrated forum like the Special Committee on Canada–China Relations, we are left reacting to headlines rather than shaping strategy.

It’s time to revive Parliament’s tool to stand up to China with courage

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Without an integrated forum like the Special Committee on Canada–China Relations, we are left reacting to headlines rather than shaping strategy.

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Carla-Jean Stokes' book about William Ivor Castle's work tells the stories behind the famous photographer's First World War photos, including the ones he manipulated.

Canadian war photography historian looks into Vimy Ridge

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Carla-Jean Stokes' book about William Ivor Castle's work tells the stories behind the famous photographer's First World War photos, including the ones he manipulated.

Reconciliation starts local, says author of guide book for non-Indigenous allies

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

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'There’s been so much buzz that’s been generated around Build Canada Homes ... about generational investments,' says Homeward Public Affairs' Jacob Gorenkoff, 'and we definitely did not see those things in the budget.'

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government sold the budget as 'economically transformational,' but CFIB president Dan Kelly says it was 'a pretty high bar, and I would not say we even came close to that in this budget.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

NewsBY SERGIY SLIPCHENKO

'There’s been so much buzz that’s been generated around Build Canada Homes ... about generational investments,' says Homeward Public Affairs' Jacob Gorenkoff, 'and we definitely did not see those things in the budget.'

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

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'There’s been so much buzz that’s been generated around Build Canada Homes ... about generational investments,' says Homeward Public Affairs' Jacob Gorenkoff, 'and we definitely did not see those things in the budget.'

The modern-day malady of modern-day veterans

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Given the mental health struggles many veterans face, the truth is we continue to lose those who have served to their injuries, but it is not as easy to find the number after they’ve left the Forces.

Budget’s ‘Buy-Canadian’ push signals ‘clear commitment’ in procurement policy direction, but could also complicate the system, say observers

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The policy shift will 'provide significant opportunities for Canadian businesses and help to limit the economic harm from United States’ tariffs,' says the Institute for Research on Public Policy's Rachel Samson.

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.

Budget 2025 says the government intends to introduce legislation to regulate stablecoins, with the the Bank of Canada spending $10-million over two years to administer the ensuing legislation starting in 2026-27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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.

Canada’s research strength is world-class—now we need to all pull in the same direction

OpinionBY BENOIT-ANTOINE BACON

Our innovation system remains fragmented. Partnerships between universities, industry and government are often too ad hoc, funding cycles are short, and incentives are often misaligned.

Carney government promises to spend $81.8-billion over five years on defence

NewsBY TESSIE SANCI

The funding boost is a part of Canada’s commitment to meet spending targets set by NATO.

Tax incentives for companies hiked to attract investments, but economists say budget not ‘transformational’ enough for businesses

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Finance & Budget

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The Canadian Dental Care Plan will receive the largest portion of the funds at $1.6-billion, with Indigenous Services, Crown-Indigenous Relations, and National Defence each requesting over $1-billion.

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Liberals’ ‘quiet confidence’ the best move as budget ‘dominoes’ fall with the Conservative caucus count, say politicos

'If you're the Liberals, you let this play out,' and don't get in the way of any opposition mistakes that may ultimately ease the passage of the budget, says Summa Strategies' Tim Powers.

BY STUART BENSON

Proposed collective bargaining changes could ‘influence the opinions of arbitrators’ to consider feds’ fiscal situation: lawyer

The budget outlines plans to update the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act, which federal unions are criticizing as ‘vague’ and ‘concerning’ for its potential to infringe on workers’ rights.

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Budget’s lack of clarity over sunsetting climate programs a concern: Green Budget Coalition

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Canada’s fiscal pivot: Budget 2025 marks a capital reset

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Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez said the national supply chain office “will enhance the resilience, efficiency, and reliability of our transportation systems,” in a Transport Canada press release on Dec. 1, 2023.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.