If Trudeau announces he’s stepping down, expect another cabinet shuffle, say Liberal sources

The Liberal caucus chair has allocated six hours for Wednesday’s national meeting to address any potential developments, as they remain uncertain about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plans, according to Liberal sources.
Canadians ‘Russian to conclusions’ on Tenet Media worsens effects of foreign interference, say digital media researchers

A probe by the Canadian Digital Media Research Network found thousands of social media posts falsely linking the Conservatives to Russian interference after the U.S. indictment of Tenet Media.
Canada’s atomic legacy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre would do well to listen to appeals that world leaders act to abolish nuclear weapons to save humanity.
Five big public service stories from 2024

Challenges like the deficit, threats from the incoming U.S. president, and strain on our federation will require the public service to adapt and be flexible.
Top court could offer clarity on ‘open question’ of constitutional status of parliamentary privilege, say experts

At question is whether a constitutional amendment is needed to limit parliamentary privilege, or if it can be done via standard legislation.
Readers’ digest: The Hill Times’ top stories of 2024

The Hill Times broke some big stories this year, with readers most interested in caucus dynamics—especially the months of infighting over Liberal leadership—defence spending, and the upcoming election. #1: Trudeau faces national Liberal caucus after Freeland steps down Dec. 16, 2024: Reporters Abbas Rana, Sophall Duch, and Irem Koca followed the bombshell story through the […]
From the Rock to the Hill: a year spent promoting and celebrating Newfoundland and Labrador

Passing Bill C-49, to help expand offshore wind opportunities in Atlantic Canada, was among Senate bill sponsor Iris Petten’s highlights for the year.
Harris, Taylor, and LeMay among most-read columns of 2024

This year, readers flocked to opinion pieces written about the prime minister, official opposition leader, and the Canadian Armed Forces.
‘He knows it just as we do’: internal emails show Liberal MPs speculating about Trudeau’s expected resignation and the roadmap ahead

Stepping down as Liberal leader is the ‘only way forward’ for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, says Liberal MP Judy Sgro in an email to colleagues.
Tense is an ‘underestimation’ of difficult House sitting, with Liberals to be in survival mode in January, say pollsters

In the final days before the break, Parliament was shaken by the bombshell announcement on Dec. 16 of the resignation of Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland from her roles as deputy prime minister and finance minister.