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Abbas Rana is the assistant deputy editor at The Hill Times. He reports on parliamentary caucuses, nomination contests, party leadership campaigns, Prime Minister’s Office, and cabinet. Rana loves to chat with sources on the record or on a not-for-attribution basis, especially when they have verifiable story tips that could be followed as news stories. Born and raised in Pakistan, Rana speaks Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi. You can reach him with news tips or comments at arana@hilltimes.com.

Conservative MP Bragdon ousts Liberal MP Duguid as co-chair of ‘influential’ Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group: Grits are ‘kicking ourselves’

  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and almost all members of his caucus on the Canada-U.S. Inter-parliamentary Group turned out to vote for Conservative MP Richard
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 10, 2025
Conservative MP Richard Bragdon, pictured May 7, 2024, at a National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa, secured a significant internal victory on Oct. 29, defeating incumbent Liberal MP Terry Duguid as co-chair of the Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative MP Bragdon ousts Liberal MP Duguid as co-chair of ‘influential’ Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group: Grits are ‘kicking ourselves’

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 10, 2025
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and almost all members of his caucus on the Canada-U.S. Inter-parliamentary Group turned out to vote for Conservative MP Richard

Conservative MP Bragdon ousts Liberal MP Duguid as co-chair of ‘influential’ Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group: Grits are ‘kicking ourselves’

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 10, 2025
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and almost all members of his caucus on the Canada-U.S. Inter-parliamentary Group turned out to vote for Conservative MP Richard
Conservative MP Richard Bragdon, pictured May 7, 2024, at a National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa, secured a significant internal victory on Oct. 29, defeating incumbent Liberal MP Terry Duguid as co-chair of the Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Things are crumbling’: changing caucus landscape, external pressures spell bad news for Poilievre’s leadership review, say Conservatives

  • If the Liberals were to gain majority status amid the ongoing floor-crossing speculation, it would spell bad news for Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review, says
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 7, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured on the Hill, lost one MP to the Liberals and another one who resigned last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Things are crumbling’: changing caucus landscape, external pressures spell bad news for Poilievre’s leadership review, say Conservatives

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 7, 2025
  • If the Liberals were to gain majority status amid the ongoing floor-crossing speculation, it would spell bad news for Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review, says

‘Things are crumbling’: changing caucus landscape, external pressures spell bad news for Poilievre’s leadership review, say Conservatives

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 7, 2025
  • If the Liberals were to gain majority status amid the ongoing floor-crossing speculation, it would spell bad news for Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review, says
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured on the Hill, lost one MP to the Liberals and another one who resigned last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

If Poilievre goes down as party leader, it will be due to external pressure, not caucus dissent, say senior Conservatives

  • To stop outside sniping, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will have to get more than 80-per-cent support in the upcoming leadership review, says Keith Beardsley,
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 3, 2025
If Pierre Poilievre is forced out as leader, it won’t be because of internal caucus dissent, but rather mounting criticism from outside of the party, say Conservative sources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

If Poilievre goes down as party leader, it will be due to external pressure, not caucus dissent, say senior Conservatives

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 3, 2025
  • To stop outside sniping, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will have to get more than 80-per-cent support in the upcoming leadership review, says Keith Beardsley,

If Poilievre goes down as party leader, it will be due to external pressure, not caucus dissent, say senior Conservatives

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 3, 2025
  • To stop outside sniping, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will have to get more than 80-per-cent support in the upcoming leadership review, says Keith Beardsley,
If Pierre Poilievre is forced out as leader, it won’t be because of internal caucus dissent, but rather mounting criticism from outside of the party, say Conservative sources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Game of chicken:’ amid ongoing election speculation, Liberal and Conservative MPs are preparing, just in case

  • There’s no ‘appetite’ for a Christmas election, says Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured May 25, 2025, addressing the Liberal caucus on the Hill almost after the April 28 federal election. Liberal MPs say they don't want an election, but will be ready if the opposition parties trigger one. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Game of chicken:’ amid ongoing election speculation, Liberal and Conservative MPs are preparing, just in case

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 2, 2025
  • There’s no ‘appetite’ for a Christmas election, says Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux.

‘Game of chicken:’ amid ongoing election speculation, Liberal and Conservative MPs are preparing, just in case

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 2, 2025
  • There’s no ‘appetite’ for a Christmas election, says Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured May 25, 2025, addressing the Liberal caucus on the Hill almost after the April 28 federal election. Liberal MPs say they don't want an election, but will be ready if the opposition parties trigger one. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative B.C. riding association launches confidential survey to gauge Poilievre’s support

  • The survey, launched three days after Pierre Poilievre’s controversial remarks, is ‘Just to confirm the support that I know is already there,’ EDA president
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured in the West Block on Oct. 23, faced criticism last week from within and outside his caucus for his remarks about RCMP leadership during a recent YouTube interview. He later said that his comments were about former RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki, and not about the current leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative B.C. riding association launches confidential survey to gauge Poilievre’s support

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
  • The survey, launched three days after Pierre Poilievre’s controversial remarks, is ‘Just to confirm the support that I know is already there,’ EDA president

Conservative B.C. riding association launches confidential survey to gauge Poilievre’s support

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
  • The survey, launched three days after Pierre Poilievre’s controversial remarks, is ‘Just to confirm the support that I know is already there,’ EDA president
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured in the West Block on Oct. 23, faced criticism last week from within and outside his caucus for his remarks about RCMP leadership during a recent YouTube interview. He later said that his comments were about former RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki, and not about the current leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Too early to tell’ how British-inspired secretary of state model performing in Carney’s cabinet, says Savoie

  • Donald Savoie says he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney will issue individual mandate letters to all ministers once the trade issue with the U.S.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
After winning the April 28 election, Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, centre, with his cabinet on May 13, 2025, appointed 28 cabinet ministers and 10 secretaries of state. The secretaries of state can attend cabinet meetings by invitation only. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘Too early to tell’ how British-inspired secretary of state model performing in Carney’s cabinet, says Savoie

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
  • Donald Savoie says he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney will issue individual mandate letters to all ministers once the trade issue with the U.S.

‘Too early to tell’ how British-inspired secretary of state model performing in Carney’s cabinet, says Savoie

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 27, 2025
  • Donald Savoie says he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney will issue individual mandate letters to all ministers once the trade issue with the U.S.
After winning the April 28 election, Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, centre, with his cabinet on May 13, 2025, appointed 28 cabinet ministers and 10 secretaries of state. The secretaries of state can attend cabinet meetings by invitation only. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Conservative Party faces conflict-of-interest allegation over hiring of Alberta national councillor Feldbusch’s husband as regional organizer

  • The Conservative Party is a ‘close-knit’ group and it's not ‘uncommon’ for family members, including those of national councillors, to work for the party
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 20, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured recently. At the January 2026 biennial policy convention in Calgary, elected Conservative Party delegates will vote for national councillors, review Poilievre's leadership and vote on policy resolutions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative Party faces conflict-of-interest allegation over hiring of Alberta national councillor Feldbusch’s husband as regional organizer

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 20, 2025
  • The Conservative Party is a ‘close-knit’ group and it's not ‘uncommon’ for family members, including those of national councillors, to work for the party

Conservative Party faces conflict-of-interest allegation over hiring of Alberta national councillor Feldbusch’s husband as regional organizer

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 20, 2025
  • The Conservative Party is a ‘close-knit’ group and it's not ‘uncommon’ for family members, including those of national councillors, to work for the party
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured recently. At the January 2026 biennial policy convention in Calgary, elected Conservative Party delegates will vote for national councillors, review Poilievre's leadership and vote on policy resolutions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Most ministers still trying to navigate how to ‘keep their jobs’ in Carney’s cabinet: Liberal sources

  • Ottawa lobbyists say ministerial staffers aren’t returning their calls, but Liberal sources say it’s because ministers and their political aides are still trying to
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 20, 2025
Most ministers in Mark Carney's cabinet, pictured here after being sworn in on May 13, 2025, are still trying to grasp the prime minister’s leadership style and priorities, with most treading carefully to secure their place in the new prime minister’s front bench, say current and former senior Liberals. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Most ministers still trying to navigate how to ‘keep their jobs’ in Carney’s cabinet: Liberal sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 20, 2025
  • Ottawa lobbyists say ministerial staffers aren’t returning their calls, but Liberal sources say it’s because ministers and their political aides are still trying to

Most ministers still trying to navigate how to ‘keep their jobs’ in Carney’s cabinet: Liberal sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 20, 2025
  • Ottawa lobbyists say ministerial staffers aren’t returning their calls, but Liberal sources say it’s because ministers and their political aides are still trying to
Most ministers in Mark Carney's cabinet, pictured here after being sworn in on May 13, 2025, are still trying to grasp the prime minister’s leadership style and priorities, with most treading carefully to secure their place in the new prime minister’s front bench, say current and former senior Liberals. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

PM Carney risks trouble without loyal ‘palace guard,’ say political players

  • Every new prime minister eventually faces turbulence, and that’s when a strong and trusted palace guard is ‘essential,’ says political historian and former Liberal
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 13, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Like his predecessors, Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on Oct. 8, 2025, on Parliament Hill, needs a loyal ‘palace guard’ within his office who can watch his back when, as with every government, controversy inevitably arises, say veteran political observers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney risks trouble without loyal ‘palace guard,’ say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 13, 2025
  • Every new prime minister eventually faces turbulence, and that’s when a strong and trusted palace guard is ‘essential,’ says political historian and former Liberal

PM Carney risks trouble without loyal ‘palace guard,’ say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 13, 2025
  • Every new prime minister eventually faces turbulence, and that’s when a strong and trusted palace guard is ‘essential,’ says political historian and former Liberal
Mark Carney
Like his predecessors, Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on Oct. 8, 2025, on Parliament Hill, needs a loyal ‘palace guard’ within his office who can watch his back when, as with every government, controversy inevitably arises, say veteran political observers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It would be ‘idiotic’ for any party to topple government on budget vote only seven months after election, say some Liberal MPs

  • Interim NDP Leader Don Davies and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May recently met with Prime Minister Mark Carney, but won’t comment on how they'll
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 12, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to table his budget on Nov. 4. Liberal MPs warn it would be a mistake for opposition parties to topple the government so soon after the last election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It would be ‘idiotic’ for any party to topple government on budget vote only seven months after election, say some Liberal MPs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 12, 2025
  • Interim NDP Leader Don Davies and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May recently met with Prime Minister Mark Carney, but won’t comment on how they'll

It would be ‘idiotic’ for any party to topple government on budget vote only seven months after election, say some Liberal MPs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 12, 2025
  • Interim NDP Leader Don Davies and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May recently met with Prime Minister Mark Carney, but won’t comment on how they'll
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to table his budget on Nov. 4. Liberal MPs warn it would be a mistake for opposition parties to topple the government so soon after the last election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Grits’ honeymoon may be over, but Carney’s personal one continues as pressure mounts to deliver results, say political players

  • It's too early to judge Mark Carney’s performance as prime minister and he should be given more time, but the Liberals are losing support
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on Parliament Hill. 'It would be fair to say that the Liberal honeymoon has ended, but Mark Carney's personal honeymoon has not,' says pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Grits’ honeymoon may be over, but Carney’s personal one continues as pressure mounts to deliver results, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 6, 2025
  • It's too early to judge Mark Carney’s performance as prime minister and he should be given more time, but the Liberals are losing support

Grits’ honeymoon may be over, but Carney’s personal one continues as pressure mounts to deliver results, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 6, 2025
  • It's too early to judge Mark Carney’s performance as prime minister and he should be given more time, but the Liberals are losing support
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on Parliament Hill. 'It would be fair to say that the Liberal honeymoon has ended, but Mark Carney's personal honeymoon has not,' says pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘I doubt if I’ll ever cross the U.S. border again in my lifetime’: Trump’s annexation talk, Hoekstra’s remarks draw fire from former MPs, political players

  • Former eight-term Liberal MP and chair of Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group Wayne Easter says he’s unsure if he will ever set foot into the U.S.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 6, 2025
Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to Canada, pictured at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa. The ambassador should advance his country’s interests by building relationships in Canada, not echoing U.S. President Donald Trump’s divisive rhetoric, says Wayne Easter, former Liberal MP and chair of the Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘I doubt if I’ll ever cross the U.S. border again in my lifetime’: Trump’s annexation talk, Hoekstra’s remarks draw fire from former MPs, political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 6, 2025
  • Former eight-term Liberal MP and chair of Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group Wayne Easter says he’s unsure if he will ever set foot into the U.S.

‘I doubt if I’ll ever cross the U.S. border again in my lifetime’: Trump’s annexation talk, Hoekstra’s remarks draw fire from former MPs, political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 6, 2025
  • Former eight-term Liberal MP and chair of Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group Wayne Easter says he’s unsure if he will ever set foot into the U.S.
Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to Canada, pictured at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa. The ambassador should advance his country’s interests by building relationships in Canada, not echoing U.S. President Donald Trump’s divisive rhetoric, says Wayne Easter, former Liberal MP and chair of the Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

With confidence votes coming, it’s important to keep political strategist Pitfield in the PMO, say some top Liberals

  • In a minority government, it is critical to have a senior strategist with regular, direct access to the prime minister, says Greg Lyle, president
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 29, 2025
David Lametti, left, and Tom Pitfield. Between July and mid-September, the Prime Minister’s Office had two principal secretaries at the same time. On Sept. 18, Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed Lametti as Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations. Pitfield is staying on in his position as the PMO's principal Secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of Facebook

With confidence votes coming, it’s important to keep political strategist Pitfield in the PMO, say some top Liberals

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 29, 2025
  • In a minority government, it is critical to have a senior strategist with regular, direct access to the prime minister, says Greg Lyle, president

With confidence votes coming, it’s important to keep political strategist Pitfield in the PMO, say some top Liberals

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 29, 2025
  • In a minority government, it is critical to have a senior strategist with regular, direct access to the prime minister, says Greg Lyle, president
David Lametti, left, and Tom Pitfield. Between July and mid-September, the Prime Minister’s Office had two principal secretaries at the same time. On Sept. 18, Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed Lametti as Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations. Pitfield is staying on in his position as the PMO's principal Secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of Facebook

Coming byelections in at least three safe Liberal ridings will mark first test of Carney government’s popularity, say political players

  • The Carney Liberals should use the upcoming byelections to recruit some young talent to strengthen their caucus and front bench, says pollster Darrell Bricker.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 28, 2025
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland's move out of cabinet has set the stage for a political shuffle. Liberal sources expect her to give up her seat within months, sparking a nomination fight in a safe party stronghold that has already attracted lots of interest. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Coming byelections in at least three safe Liberal ridings will mark first test of Carney government’s popularity, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 28, 2025
  • The Carney Liberals should use the upcoming byelections to recruit some young talent to strengthen their caucus and front bench, says pollster Darrell Bricker.

Coming byelections in at least three safe Liberal ridings will mark first test of Carney government’s popularity, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 28, 2025
  • The Carney Liberals should use the upcoming byelections to recruit some young talent to strengthen their caucus and front bench, says pollster Darrell Bricker.
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland's move out of cabinet has set the stage for a political shuffle. Liberal sources expect her to give up her seat within months, sparking a nomination fight in a safe party stronghold that has already attracted lots of interest. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

At least three safe Liberal seats poised to open as high-profile contenders line up

  • Marco Mendicino, John Tory Jr., Mark Wiseman, and Liam Olsen are seen as some potential names to claim nominations in ridings soon to be
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 22, 2025
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland stepped down from cabinet as transport and internal trade minister on Sept. 16 to take up the role of Canada’s special representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

At least three safe Liberal seats poised to open as high-profile contenders line up

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 22, 2025
  • Marco Mendicino, John Tory Jr., Mark Wiseman, and Liam Olsen are seen as some potential names to claim nominations in ridings soon to be

At least three safe Liberal seats poised to open as high-profile contenders line up

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 22, 2025
  • Marco Mendicino, John Tory Jr., Mark Wiseman, and Liam Olsen are seen as some potential names to claim nominations in ridings soon to be
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland stepped down from cabinet as transport and internal trade minister on Sept. 16 to take up the role of Canada’s special representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ontario Conservative EDAs slam nomination process in last election at recent meeting, say party sources

  • Some federal Conservative electoral district association presidents lashed out at party headquarters officials at a recent meeting for failing to hold fair nominations, and
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 21, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre at a Sept. 14 caucus meeting on Parliament Hill. His party’s national council's ad hoc committee on nominations is gathering feedback from grassroots members to assess what worked and what didn’t in the last election cycle, and how the process can be improved going forward. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ontario Conservative EDAs slam nomination process in last election at recent meeting, say party sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 21, 2025
  • Some federal Conservative electoral district association presidents lashed out at party headquarters officials at a recent meeting for failing to hold fair nominations, and

Ontario Conservative EDAs slam nomination process in last election at recent meeting, say party sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 21, 2025
  • Some federal Conservative electoral district association presidents lashed out at party headquarters officials at a recent meeting for failing to hold fair nominations, and
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre at a Sept. 14 caucus meeting on Parliament Hill. His party’s national council's ad hoc committee on nominations is gathering feedback from grassroots members to assess what worked and what didn’t in the last election cycle, and how the process can be improved going forward. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

High-stakes fall sitting ‘first real test’ for Carney and cabinet who have ‘zero latitude for error,’ say Liberal MPs, political players

  • 'Carney still hasn't defined himself in the House of Commons. His style, it's going to be interesting,' said one Liberal MP.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 15, 2025
The federal Liberal caucus on the Hill on May 25, 2025. Liberal MPs told The Hill Times last week that the government has a solid plan to create jobs and fix the economy, but cautioned that sometimes unexpected events can derail even the best-laid strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

High-stakes fall sitting ‘first real test’ for Carney and cabinet who have ‘zero latitude for error,’ say Liberal MPs, political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 15, 2025
  • 'Carney still hasn't defined himself in the House of Commons. His style, it's going to be interesting,' said one Liberal MP.

High-stakes fall sitting ‘first real test’ for Carney and cabinet who have ‘zero latitude for error,’ say Liberal MPs, political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 15, 2025
  • 'Carney still hasn't defined himself in the House of Commons. His style, it's going to be interesting,' said one Liberal MP.
The federal Liberal caucus on the Hill on May 25, 2025. Liberal MPs told The Hill Times last week that the government has a solid plan to create jobs and fix the economy, but cautioned that sometimes unexpected events can derail even the best-laid strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

B.C. Conservative EDA wants end to top-down nominations

  • The party can choose a fair nomination process or winnable candidates, but it can’t have both, a senior Conservative recently told The Hill Times.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 15, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will undergo a leadership review at the party's next convention, the same meeting where the Burnaby North-Seymour, B.C., riding association plans to propose an amendment calling for more grassroots influence in the candidate nomination process. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

B.C. Conservative EDA wants end to top-down nominations

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 15, 2025
  • The party can choose a fair nomination process or winnable candidates, but it can’t have both, a senior Conservative recently told The Hill Times.

B.C. Conservative EDA wants end to top-down nominations

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 15, 2025
  • The party can choose a fair nomination process or winnable candidates, but it can’t have both, a senior Conservative recently told The Hill Times.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will undergo a leadership review at the party's next convention, the same meeting where the Burnaby North-Seymour, B.C., riding association plans to propose an amendment calling for more grassroots influence in the candidate nomination process. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Some Conservative Party members bristle at use of ‘abridgement’ rule in delegate selection process for convention

  • The delegate selection rules are in effect on Sept. 8 and will end on Nov. 30, according to the rules for the Calgary biennial
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 8, 2025
Each of the 343 ridings across the country can send up to 12 delegates to the Jan. 29-31, 2026, biennial policy convention in Calgary, Alta. These delegates will vote on the leadership of Pierre Poilievre, centre, and take part in policy debates. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Some Conservative Party members bristle at use of ‘abridgement’ rule in delegate selection process for convention

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 8, 2025
  • The delegate selection rules are in effect on Sept. 8 and will end on Nov. 30, according to the rules for the Calgary biennial

Some Conservative Party members bristle at use of ‘abridgement’ rule in delegate selection process for convention

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 8, 2025
  • The delegate selection rules are in effect on Sept. 8 and will end on Nov. 30, according to the rules for the Calgary biennial
Each of the 343 ridings across the country can send up to 12 delegates to the Jan. 29-31, 2026, biennial policy convention in Calgary, Alta. These delegates will vote on the leadership of Pierre Poilievre, centre, and take part in policy debates. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Former Liberal MP Sorbara joins Finance Minister Champagne’s office

  • Francesco Sorbara is expected to start his new job in Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office this week, according to Audrey Milette, Champagne's director of
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 8, 2025
Former three-term Liberal MP Francesco Sorbara is joining Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne's office as an exempt ministerial staffer. He's expected to start his new job this week. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Former Liberal MP Sorbara joins Finance Minister Champagne’s office

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 8, 2025
  • Francesco Sorbara is expected to start his new job in Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office this week, according to Audrey Milette, Champagne's director of

Former Liberal MP Sorbara joins Finance Minister Champagne’s office

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 8, 2025
  • Francesco Sorbara is expected to start his new job in Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office this week, according to Audrey Milette, Champagne's director of
Former three-term Liberal MP Francesco Sorbara is joining Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne's office as an exempt ministerial staffer. He's expected to start his new job this week. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Pitfield still in principal secretary post seven weeks after Lametti took on job

  • Incoming PMO principal secretary David Lametti started his new job in mid-July but outgoing principal secretary Tom Pitfield is staying on for at least
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 1, 2025
Seven weeks after David Lametti, left, was named incoming principal secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Tom Pitfield remains in the role with no firm exit date set for the senior aide to Prime Minister Mark Carney. Lametti photograph by The Hill Times; Pitfield photograph courtesy of X

Pitfield still in principal secretary post seven weeks after Lametti took on job

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 1, 2025
  • Incoming PMO principal secretary David Lametti started his new job in mid-July but outgoing principal secretary Tom Pitfield is staying on for at least

Pitfield still in principal secretary post seven weeks after Lametti took on job

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 1, 2025
  • Incoming PMO principal secretary David Lametti started his new job in mid-July but outgoing principal secretary Tom Pitfield is staying on for at least
Seven weeks after David Lametti, left, was named incoming principal secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Tom Pitfield remains in the role with no firm exit date set for the senior aide to Prime Minister Mark Carney. Lametti photograph by The Hill Times; Pitfield photograph courtesy of X

Podcast interview not enough: campaign director Byrne should speak to national council about her future role with the party, say senior Conservatives

  • After skipping two national council meetings, Jenni Byrne attended the Aug. 17 meeting where delegate selection rules were passed.
News | BY ABBAS RANA, MARLO GLASS | September 1, 2025
Jenni Byrne, who managed the Conservatives' 2024 election campaign, has yet to speak directly to the national council or the national caucus about the party’s election loss or her future plans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Podcast interview not enough: campaign director Byrne should speak to national council about her future role with the party, say senior Conservatives

News | BY ABBAS RANA, MARLO GLASS | September 1, 2025
  • After skipping two national council meetings, Jenni Byrne attended the Aug. 17 meeting where delegate selection rules were passed.

Podcast interview not enough: campaign director Byrne should speak to national council about her future role with the party, say senior Conservatives

News | BY ABBAS RANA, MARLO GLASS | September 1, 2025
  • After skipping two national council meetings, Jenni Byrne attended the Aug. 17 meeting where delegate selection rules were passed.
Jenni Byrne, who managed the Conservatives' 2024 election campaign, has yet to speak directly to the national council or the national caucus about the party’s election loss or her future plans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives’ ad hoc nomination rules committee for next election to report back to national council in September, say sources

  • Saskatchewan Conservative MP Warren Steinley is a non-voting member of the national council’s subcommittee on nomination rules, say Conservative sources.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 25, 2025
Potential candidates have lobbed complaints about the way the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, held their nomination contests, saying they were unfair and opaque. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives’ ad hoc nomination rules committee for next election to report back to national council in September, say sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 25, 2025
  • Saskatchewan Conservative MP Warren Steinley is a non-voting member of the national council’s subcommittee on nomination rules, say Conservative sources.

Conservatives’ ad hoc nomination rules committee for next election to report back to national council in September, say sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 25, 2025
  • Saskatchewan Conservative MP Warren Steinley is a non-voting member of the national council’s subcommittee on nomination rules, say Conservative sources.
Potential candidates have lobbed complaints about the way the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, held their nomination contests, saying they were unfair and opaque. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

From power corridors to fiction world: former deputy minister Sheikh pens second novel

  • Munir Sheikh shared his upcoming book's message and memories of working with now-Prime Minister Mark Carney as bureaucrats at Finance.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 24, 2025
Former chief statistician Munir Sheikh has penned his second novel entitled, '2047: The Story of an American Revolution'. He spoke to The Hill Times about the book, and why he stepped away from his role as Canada's chief statistician in 2010. Photograph courtesy of Munir Sheikh

From power corridors to fiction world: former deputy minister Sheikh pens second novel

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 24, 2025
  • Munir Sheikh shared his upcoming book's message and memories of working with now-Prime Minister Mark Carney as bureaucrats at Finance.

From power corridors to fiction world: former deputy minister Sheikh pens second novel

News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 24, 2025
  • Munir Sheikh shared his upcoming book's message and memories of working with now-Prime Minister Mark Carney as bureaucrats at Finance.
Former chief statistician Munir Sheikh has penned his second novel entitled, '2047: The Story of an American Revolution'. He spoke to The Hill Times about the book, and why he stepped away from his role as Canada's chief statistician in 2010. Photograph courtesy of Munir Sheikh

AI coming at public service like a ‘freight train at a tremendous speed’ and it could mean thousands of job losses, says Savoie

  • Dealing with the challenges posed by artificial intelligence to the public service is ‘critical,’ but there is little evidence to show that top government
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 21, 2025
Senior public service officials must take the looming threat of AI seriously, as it could result in thousands of job losses, says professor Donald Savoie, an expert in the machinery of government. The Hill Times photograph by Abbas Rana

AI coming at public service like a ‘freight train at a tremendous speed’ and it could mean thousands of job losses, says Savoie

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 21, 2025
  • Dealing with the challenges posed by artificial intelligence to the public service is ‘critical,’ but there is little evidence to show that top government

AI coming at public service like a ‘freight train at a tremendous speed’ and it could mean thousands of job losses, says Savoie

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 21, 2025
  • Dealing with the challenges posed by artificial intelligence to the public service is ‘critical,’ but there is little evidence to show that top government
Senior public service officials must take the looming threat of AI seriously, as it could result in thousands of job losses, says professor Donald Savoie, an expert in the machinery of government. The Hill Times photograph by Abbas Rana

Liberals’ shift from progressive to right of centre a ‘reflection of where people are today,’ say some Grit MPs

  • The national Liberal caucus retreat in September will offer a clearer picture of how caucus members are responding to their party’s shift from a
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 21, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney at a May 25 caucus meeting on the Hill. 'Everyone is progressive until they can't pay the bills,' one Liberal MP said regarding the party’s recent shift from left to right-of-centre, proof of its flexibility which has made it one of the world’s most successful political parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals’ shift from progressive to right of centre a ‘reflection of where people are today,’ say some Grit MPs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 21, 2025
  • The national Liberal caucus retreat in September will offer a clearer picture of how caucus members are responding to their party’s shift from a

Liberals’ shift from progressive to right of centre a ‘reflection of where people are today,’ say some Grit MPs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 21, 2025
  • The national Liberal caucus retreat in September will offer a clearer picture of how caucus members are responding to their party’s shift from a
Prime Minister Mark Carney at a May 25 caucus meeting on the Hill. 'Everyone is progressive until they can't pay the bills,' one Liberal MP said regarding the party’s recent shift from left to right-of-centre, proof of its flexibility which has made it one of the world’s most successful political parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative MP Khanna mobilizing support for Poilievre’s upcoming leadership review, say Conservative sources

  • The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Conservative MP Khanna mobilizing support for Poilievre’s upcoming leadership review, say Conservative sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
  • The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.

Conservative MP Khanna mobilizing support for Poilievre’s upcoming leadership review, say Conservative sources

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 14, 2025
  • The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, pictured with his wife Anaida Poilievre on April 28 in Ottawa, is set to face a mandatory leadership review at the Calgary convention in January, as required by the party constitution following an electoral defeat. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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After losing B.C. election, former Liberal MP Aldag eyes comeback in next federal race

  • Voters in the swing riding of Cloverdale-Langley City, B.C., will elect their new MP in the Dec. 16 byelection, which was triggered by John
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 18, 2024
On Dec. 16 ,residents of Cloverdale-Langley City, B.C., will elect who will succeed former Liberal MP John Aldag, left. The Liberals have nominated Madison Fleischer, centre, while former MP Tamara Jansen is once again the Conservative candidate. Photographs courtesy of Johnaldag.ca, X and tamarajansen.ca

After losing B.C. election, former Liberal MP Aldag eyes comeback in next federal race

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 18, 2024
  • Voters in the swing riding of Cloverdale-Langley City, B.C., will elect their new MP in the Dec. 16 byelection, which was triggered by John

After losing B.C. election, former Liberal MP Aldag eyes comeback in next federal race

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 18, 2024
  • Voters in the swing riding of Cloverdale-Langley City, B.C., will elect their new MP in the Dec. 16 byelection, which was triggered by John
On Dec. 16 ,residents of Cloverdale-Langley City, B.C., will elect who will succeed former Liberal MP John Aldag, left. The Liberals have nominated Madison Fleischer, centre, while former MP Tamara Jansen is once again the Conservative candidate. Photographs courtesy of Johnaldag.ca, X and tamarajansen.ca

Trudeau should be specific on government’s plans to address challenges posed by Trump administration, say political insiders

  • The Canada-U.S. Relations Cabinet committee has met twice so far, but has yet to publicly share concrete plans for addressing upcoming challenges in the
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 18, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Trudeau re-established the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations on Nov. 7. Freeland leads it and LeBlanc is vice-chair. As of last week, the committee had met twice and will hold more meetings in the coming weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Trudeau should be specific on government’s plans to address challenges posed by Trump administration, say political insiders

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 18, 2024
  • The Canada-U.S. Relations Cabinet committee has met twice so far, but has yet to publicly share concrete plans for addressing upcoming challenges in the

Trudeau should be specific on government’s plans to address challenges posed by Trump administration, say political insiders

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 18, 2024
  • The Canada-U.S. Relations Cabinet committee has met twice so far, but has yet to publicly share concrete plans for addressing upcoming challenges in the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Trudeau re-established the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations on Nov. 7. Freeland leads it and LeBlanc is vice-chair. As of last week, the committee had met twice and will hold more meetings in the coming weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Liberal MP Arya urges Hindu Canadians to hold politicians accountable who don’t condemn Khalistanis involved in violence at Hindu temple

  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has accused Liberal MP Chandra Arya of aligning with the India’s stance by questioning the credibility of Canadian politicians and
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 11, 2024
Liberal MP Chandra Arya has called on all Hindu Canadians to hold politicians accountable who fail to name names of those involved in the altercation at the Brampton Hindu temple on Nov. 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal MP Arya urges Hindu Canadians to hold politicians accountable who don’t condemn Khalistanis involved in violence at Hindu temple

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 11, 2024
  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has accused Liberal MP Chandra Arya of aligning with the India’s stance by questioning the credibility of Canadian politicians and

Liberal MP Arya urges Hindu Canadians to hold politicians accountable who don’t condemn Khalistanis involved in violence at Hindu temple

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 11, 2024
  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has accused Liberal MP Chandra Arya of aligning with the India’s stance by questioning the credibility of Canadian politicians and
Liberal MP Chandra Arya has called on all Hindu Canadians to hold politicians accountable who fail to name names of those involved in the altercation at the Brampton Hindu temple on Nov. 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau advises Liberal caucus to be ‘very careful’  commenting on Trump’s election as president

  • Branding Pierre Poilievre as 'Canada’s Trump' is unlikely to be effective, as Canadians can easily distinguish between the two leaders, says Darrell Bricker. Meanwhile,
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 11, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told his 152-member Liberal caucus last week to exercise caution when they comment on Donald Trump's election as president, or it could negatively affect the bilateral relationship. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau advises Liberal caucus to be ‘very careful’  commenting on Trump’s election as president

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 11, 2024
  • Branding Pierre Poilievre as 'Canada’s Trump' is unlikely to be effective, as Canadians can easily distinguish between the two leaders, says Darrell Bricker. Meanwhile,

Trudeau advises Liberal caucus to be ‘very careful’  commenting on Trump’s election as president

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 11, 2024
  • Branding Pierre Poilievre as 'Canada’s Trump' is unlikely to be effective, as Canadians can easily distinguish between the two leaders, says Darrell Bricker. Meanwhile,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told his 152-member Liberal caucus last week to exercise caution when they comment on Donald Trump's election as president, or it could negatively affect the bilateral relationship. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Amid growing questions over his leadership, Trudeau looks ahead as PMO, PCO vet some MPs for cabinet and PS positions

  • Meanwhile, Andrew Bevan, Marjorie Michel, Azam Ishmael, and Terry Duguid held an election readiness briefing for the national Liberal caucus last week.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 4, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Oct. 30 on the Hill, is expected to shuffle his cabinet soon after the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Amid growing questions over his leadership, Trudeau looks ahead as PMO, PCO vet some MPs for cabinet and PS positions

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 4, 2024
  • Meanwhile, Andrew Bevan, Marjorie Michel, Azam Ishmael, and Terry Duguid held an election readiness briefing for the national Liberal caucus last week.

Amid growing questions over his leadership, Trudeau looks ahead as PMO, PCO vet some MPs for cabinet and PS positions

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 4, 2024
  • Meanwhile, Andrew Bevan, Marjorie Michel, Azam Ishmael, and Terry Duguid held an election readiness briefing for the national Liberal caucus last week.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Oct. 30 on the Hill, is expected to shuffle his cabinet soon after the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Liberal campaign director to present election plan Wednesday as MPs request vote on Trudeau’s leadership

  • Andrew Bevan, who was appointed to the role on Oct. 13, will provide regular updates to the caucus on election readiness and plans for
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 28, 2024
The national Liberal caucus, pictured here on April 17, is set to receive a briefing on Wednesday from the party's national campaign director, Andrew Bevan, outlining his strategy for the next federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Liberal campaign director to present election plan Wednesday as MPs request vote on Trudeau’s leadership

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 28, 2024
  • Andrew Bevan, who was appointed to the role on Oct. 13, will provide regular updates to the caucus on election readiness and plans for

New Liberal campaign director to present election plan Wednesday as MPs request vote on Trudeau’s leadership

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 28, 2024
  • Andrew Bevan, who was appointed to the role on Oct. 13, will provide regular updates to the caucus on election readiness and plans for
The national Liberal caucus, pictured here on April 17, is set to receive a briefing on Wednesday from the party's national campaign director, Andrew Bevan, outlining his strategy for the next federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Impasse between PM Trudeau and dissidents frustrates Liberal grassroots, and a ‘distraction’ to governing, say insiders

  • The attempt to oust the PM at caucus was ‘unorganized’ and ‘haphazard’ said ex-Liberal staffer Nick McRoberts, but other forms of pressure must be
News | BY ABBAS RANA, IAN CAMPBELL | October 28, 2024
Pictured clockwise from top left: Liberal MP Wayne Long, Immigration Minister Marc Miller, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, and Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Impasse between PM Trudeau and dissidents frustrates Liberal grassroots, and a ‘distraction’ to governing, say insiders

News | BY ABBAS RANA, IAN CAMPBELL | October 28, 2024
  • The attempt to oust the PM at caucus was ‘unorganized’ and ‘haphazard’ said ex-Liberal staffer Nick McRoberts, but other forms of pressure must be

Impasse between PM Trudeau and dissidents frustrates Liberal grassroots, and a ‘distraction’ to governing, say insiders

News | BY ABBAS RANA, IAN CAMPBELL | October 28, 2024
  • The attempt to oust the PM at caucus was ‘unorganized’ and ‘haphazard’ said ex-Liberal staffer Nick McRoberts, but other forms of pressure must be
Pictured clockwise from top left: Liberal MP Wayne Long, Immigration Minister Marc Miller, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, and Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal MPs who spoke at the closed-door caucus showdown on Oct. 23

  • The Liberal national caucus met on Oct. 23 where sources say about 50 Liberal MPs stood to speak either for and against Justin Trudeau
List | BY ABBAS RANA | October 28, 2024
Clockwise from top left: Liberal MPs George Chahal, Rob Oliphant, Sophie Chatel, Patrick Weiler, Anthony Housefather, and Wayne Long. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Liberal MPs who spoke at the closed-door caucus showdown on Oct. 23

List | BY ABBAS RANA | October 28, 2024
  • The Liberal national caucus met on Oct. 23 where sources say about 50 Liberal MPs stood to speak either for and against Justin Trudeau

Liberal MPs who spoke at the closed-door caucus showdown on Oct. 23

List | BY ABBAS RANA | October 28, 2024
  • The Liberal national caucus met on Oct. 23 where sources say about 50 Liberal MPs stood to speak either for and against Justin Trudeau
Clockwise from top left: Liberal MPs George Chahal, Rob Oliphant, Sophie Chatel, Patrick Weiler, Anthony Housefather, and Wayne Long. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

B.C. Liberal MP Weiler read a letter to Trudeau and caucus on behalf of dissenting MPs, calling for the prime minister’s resignation

  • One Liberal MP described the meeting as ‘the first time we've had a caucus meeting where people actually spoke their mind.’
News | BY ABBAS RANA, IAN CAMPBELL | October 23, 2024
At the Oct. 23 Liberal national caucus meeting, Liberal MP Patrick Weiler read out a letter calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign, according to Liberal sources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

B.C. Liberal MP Weiler read a letter to Trudeau and caucus on behalf of dissenting MPs, calling for the prime minister’s resignation

News | BY ABBAS RANA, IAN CAMPBELL | October 23, 2024
  • One Liberal MP described the meeting as ‘the first time we've had a caucus meeting where people actually spoke their mind.’

B.C. Liberal MP Weiler read a letter to Trudeau and caucus on behalf of dissenting MPs, calling for the prime minister’s resignation

News | BY ABBAS RANA, IAN CAMPBELL | October 23, 2024
  • One Liberal MP described the meeting as ‘the first time we've had a caucus meeting where people actually spoke their mind.’
At the Oct. 23 Liberal national caucus meeting, Liberal MP Patrick Weiler read out a letter calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign, according to Liberal sources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal caucus should have adopted Reform Act for process to oust Trudeau, says Grit MP Casey

  • Having the mechanism would provide ‘more structure’ and make any decision ‘a bit more final,’ says Liberal MP John McKay. ‘It may not be
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL, ABBAS RANA | October 22, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing growing caucus discontent, and some Liberal MPs now say it would be better if the caucus had formal rules in place to remove him. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal caucus should have adopted Reform Act for process to oust Trudeau, says Grit MP Casey

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL, ABBAS RANA | October 22, 2024
  • Having the mechanism would provide ‘more structure’ and make any decision ‘a bit more final,’ says Liberal MP John McKay. ‘It may not be

Liberal caucus should have adopted Reform Act for process to oust Trudeau, says Grit MP Casey

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL, ABBAS RANA | October 22, 2024
  • Having the mechanism would provide ‘more structure’ and make any decision ‘a bit more final,’ says Liberal MP John McKay. ‘It may not be
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing growing caucus discontent, and some Liberal MPs now say it would be better if the caucus had formal rules in place to remove him. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal sources say it would be a ‘tactical mistake’ if cabinet ministers and MPs shut down Trudeau dissidents at Wednesday’s caucus meeting

  • Denying the June request for a caucus-wide meeting following the Toronto byelection loss was a mistake, and could have helped the party avoid the
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 22, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured April 17, 2024, at a national caucus meeting, is facing a serious challenge to his leadership from within his own caucus which is expected to debate behind closed doors on Wednesday whether he should lead the party in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal sources say it would be a ‘tactical mistake’ if cabinet ministers and MPs shut down Trudeau dissidents at Wednesday’s caucus meeting

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 22, 2024
  • Denying the June request for a caucus-wide meeting following the Toronto byelection loss was a mistake, and could have helped the party avoid the

Liberal sources say it would be a ‘tactical mistake’ if cabinet ministers and MPs shut down Trudeau dissidents at Wednesday’s caucus meeting

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 22, 2024
  • Denying the June request for a caucus-wide meeting following the Toronto byelection loss was a mistake, and could have helped the party avoid the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured April 17, 2024, at a national caucus meeting, is facing a serious challenge to his leadership from within his own caucus which is expected to debate behind closed doors on Wednesday whether he should lead the party in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Through their eyes, in their words: first-hand accounts from the day of the 2014 Parliament Hill shooting

  • ‘I heard a thunderous boom through the Rotunda and saw people running towards me’: revisiting the accounts of the people on the Hill
News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 22, 2024
In the days after the shooting, The Hill Times spoke to those working that day about their experience: Cormac MacSweeney, top left, Julie Van Dusen, Danny Leduc, Marjory LeBreton, Mike de Paul, Jean Brosseau, Rob Kazemzadeh, and Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe. The Hill Times photographs by Steve Gerecke

Through their eyes, in their words: first-hand accounts from the day of the 2014 Parliament Hill shooting

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 22, 2024
  • ‘I heard a thunderous boom through the Rotunda and saw people running towards me’: revisiting the accounts of the people on the Hill

Through their eyes, in their words: first-hand accounts from the day of the 2014 Parliament Hill shooting

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 22, 2024
  • ‘I heard a thunderous boom through the Rotunda and saw people running towards me’: revisiting the accounts of the people on the Hill
In the days after the shooting, The Hill Times spoke to those working that day about their experience: Cormac MacSweeney, top left, Julie Van Dusen, Danny Leduc, Marjory LeBreton, Mike de Paul, Jean Brosseau, Rob Kazemzadeh, and Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe. The Hill Times photographs by Steve Gerecke

Expect an ‘ugly fight’ over Trudeau’s leadership at national Liberal caucus meeting, say Grit MPs

  • MPs seeking Trudeau’s removal say leadership talks have been blocked by the national caucus chair and the PMO for months.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 18, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured outside a Liberal caucus meeting on Oct. 2, is expected to address his caucus and his leadership issues on Oct. 23. Some 20 MPs want him to step aside before the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Expect an ‘ugly fight’ over Trudeau’s leadership at national Liberal caucus meeting, say Grit MPs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 18, 2024
  • MPs seeking Trudeau’s removal say leadership talks have been blocked by the national caucus chair and the PMO for months.

Expect an ‘ugly fight’ over Trudeau’s leadership at national Liberal caucus meeting, say Grit MPs

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 18, 2024
  • MPs seeking Trudeau’s removal say leadership talks have been blocked by the national caucus chair and the PMO for months.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured outside a Liberal caucus meeting on Oct. 2, is expected to address his caucus and his leadership issues on Oct. 23. Some 20 MPs want him to step aside before the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Making us look like fools’: Liberal MPs Naqvi and Arya rebuke public efforts to oust Trudeau

  • In response to reports that more than 20 Liberal MPs are readying an effort to call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down,
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 16, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at the Liberal caucus on the Hill with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, April 17, 2024, a day after she released the budget. A group of more than 20 Liberal MPs the prime minister to step down as party leader ahead of the next election, but two MPs argue the timing is not good for such a significant shift. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Making us look like fools’: Liberal MPs Naqvi and Arya rebuke public efforts to oust Trudeau

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 16, 2024
  • In response to reports that more than 20 Liberal MPs are readying an effort to call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down,

‘Making us look like fools’: Liberal MPs Naqvi and Arya rebuke public efforts to oust Trudeau

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 16, 2024
  • In response to reports that more than 20 Liberal MPs are readying an effort to call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at the Liberal caucus on the Hill with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, April 17, 2024, a day after she released the budget. A group of more than 20 Liberal MPs the prime minister to step down as party leader ahead of the next election, but two MPs argue the timing is not good for such a significant shift. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Enough is enough’: nervous Liberal MPs push for Trudeau’s exit before the next election

  • As some in the Liberal caucus organize a call for the prime minister’s resignation, a number of former Liberal MPs, cabinet ministers, and prominent
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 12, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
A significant number of Liberal MPs have been holding private meetings and strategizing on calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation as Liberal Party leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Enough is enough’: nervous Liberal MPs push for Trudeau’s exit before the next election

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 12, 2024
  • As some in the Liberal caucus organize a call for the prime minister’s resignation, a number of former Liberal MPs, cabinet ministers, and prominent

‘Enough is enough’: nervous Liberal MPs push for Trudeau’s exit before the next election

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 12, 2024
  • As some in the Liberal caucus organize a call for the prime minister’s resignation, a number of former Liberal MPs, cabinet ministers, and prominent
Justin Trudeau
A significant number of Liberal MPs have been holding private meetings and strategizing on calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation as Liberal Party leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Despite plunging polling numbers, some Liberal MPs put on a brave face

  • Meanwhile, Liberal pundit Scott Reid said on Sept. 29 on social media: 'If you're like me and you were wondering, 'When's a good time
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 4, 2024
The Liberals' polling numbers are tanking under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but they will still win the next election, say some of the party's MPs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Despite plunging polling numbers, some Liberal MPs put on a brave face

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 4, 2024
  • Meanwhile, Liberal pundit Scott Reid said on Sept. 29 on social media: 'If you're like me and you were wondering, 'When's a good time

Despite plunging polling numbers, some Liberal MPs put on a brave face

News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 4, 2024
  • Meanwhile, Liberal pundit Scott Reid said on Sept. 29 on social media: 'If you're like me and you were wondering, 'When's a good time
The Liberals' polling numbers are tanking under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but they will still win the next election, say some of the party's MPs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Rising hostility among party leaders and Bloc’s demands put minority Parliament on edge

  • The lifespan of the longest minority Parliament in over 70 years is in doubt after the Bloc announced its plan to attempt to topple
News | BY ABBAS RANA, STEPHEN JEFFERY | September 30, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government survived the first non-confidence motion since the NDP ended the supply-and-confidence agreement, but more motions are to come. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Rising hostility among party leaders and Bloc’s demands put minority Parliament on edge

News | BY ABBAS RANA, STEPHEN JEFFERY | September 30, 2024
  • The lifespan of the longest minority Parliament in over 70 years is in doubt after the Bloc announced its plan to attempt to topple

Rising hostility among party leaders and Bloc’s demands put minority Parliament on edge

News | BY ABBAS RANA, STEPHEN JEFFERY | September 30, 2024
  • The lifespan of the longest minority Parliament in over 70 years is in doubt after the Bloc announced its plan to attempt to topple
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government survived the first non-confidence motion since the NDP ended the supply-and-confidence agreement, but more motions are to come. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bloc Québécois gains at Liberals’ expense could ease path for Conservative majority in 2025, say political players

  • While Quebec is not typically Conservative-friendly territory, as long as the Bloc prevents the Liberals from maintaining their base, it will help the Tories,
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 23, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals should be worried about losing their core support ridings, say pollsters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bloc Québécois gains at Liberals’ expense could ease path for Conservative majority in 2025, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 23, 2024
  • While Quebec is not typically Conservative-friendly territory, as long as the Bloc prevents the Liberals from maintaining their base, it will help the Tories,

Bloc Québécois gains at Liberals’ expense could ease path for Conservative majority in 2025, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 23, 2024
  • While Quebec is not typically Conservative-friendly territory, as long as the Bloc prevents the Liberals from maintaining their base, it will help the Tories,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals should be worried about losing their core support ridings, say pollsters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Top 25 most influential Conservatives in federal politics

  • Pierre Poilievre and Jenni Byrne are at the current power structure's core, but there are other groups of people influencing them, insiders tell The
News | BY ABBAS RANA, IAN CAMPBELL | September 16, 2024
Top Conservatives: Pierre Poilievre, top left, Andrew Scheer, Jenni Byrne, Leo Housakos, Anaida Poilievre, Tim Uppal, Denise Batters, front row left, Pierre Paul-Hus, Melissa Lantsman, John Baird, front left, and Stephen Harper. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Jake Wright

Top 25 most influential Conservatives in federal politics

News | BY ABBAS RANA, IAN CAMPBELL | September 16, 2024
  • Pierre Poilievre and Jenni Byrne are at the current power structure's core, but there are other groups of people influencing them, insiders tell The

Top 25 most influential Conservatives in federal politics

News | BY ABBAS RANA, IAN CAMPBELL | September 16, 2024
  • Pierre Poilievre and Jenni Byrne are at the current power structure's core, but there are other groups of people influencing them, insiders tell The
Top Conservatives: Pierre Poilievre, top left, Andrew Scheer, Jenni Byrne, Leo Housakos, Anaida Poilievre, Tim Uppal, Denise Batters, front row left, Pierre Paul-Hus, Melissa Lantsman, John Baird, front left, and Stephen Harper. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Jake Wright

Heritage Minister St-Onge makes history as first openly lesbian cabinet minister to take parental leave

  • Pascale St-Onge will start her parental leave in mid-November and return in the new year, the heritage minister says.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 14, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge will be taking parental leave starting in mid-November until the new year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Heritage Minister St-Onge makes history as first openly lesbian cabinet minister to take parental leave

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 14, 2024
  • Pascale St-Onge will start her parental leave in mid-November and return in the new year, the heritage minister says.

Heritage Minister St-Onge makes history as first openly lesbian cabinet minister to take parental leave

News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 14, 2024
  • Pascale St-Onge will start her parental leave in mid-November and return in the new year, the heritage minister says.
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge will be taking parental leave starting in mid-November until the new year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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