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Derek Abma is deputy editor of The Hill Times.

It’s show time: fall sitting critical for Trudeau to start delivering results, say political players

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet will have to try to achieve all their top agenda items between now and the next federal
News | BY ABBAS RANA, DEREK ABMA | September 18, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has to start delivering results, say political players. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s show time: fall sitting critical for Trudeau to start delivering results, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA, DEREK ABMA | September 18, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet will have to try to achieve all their top agenda items between now and the next federal

It’s show time: fall sitting critical for Trudeau to start delivering results, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA, DEREK ABMA | September 18, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet will have to try to achieve all their top agenda items between now and the next federal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has to start delivering results, say political players. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s show time: fall sitting critical for Trudeau to start delivering results, say political players

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet will have to try to achieve all their top agenda items between now and the next federal
News | BY ABBAS RANA, DEREK ABMA | September 18, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has to start delivering results, say political players. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s show time: fall sitting critical for Trudeau to start delivering results, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA, DEREK ABMA | September 18, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet will have to try to achieve all their top agenda items between now and the next federal

It’s show time: fall sitting critical for Trudeau to start delivering results, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA, DEREK ABMA | September 18, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet will have to try to achieve all their top agenda items between now and the next federal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has to start delivering results, say political players. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What the lobbyists are saying: taxes, trade among top lobbying issues as Parliament resumes

  • The break’s over and lobbyists have a number of pressing issues—taxes and trade, to name a few—they would like to take up with federal
News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 18, 2017
A few cabinet ministers expected to be much sought after by lobbyists this fall include Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. The Hill Times file photograph

What the lobbyists are saying: taxes, trade among top lobbying issues as Parliament resumes

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 18, 2017
  • The break’s over and lobbyists have a number of pressing issues—taxes and trade, to name a few—they would like to take up with federal

What the lobbyists are saying: taxes, trade among top lobbying issues as Parliament resumes

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 18, 2017
  • The break’s over and lobbyists have a number of pressing issues—taxes and trade, to name a few—they would like to take up with federal
A few cabinet ministers expected to be much sought after by lobbyists this fall include Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. The Hill Times file photograph

Public-sector expert recommends government technological overhauls be done in smaller increments

  • Governments should not waver from pushing ahead with technological changes to improve the way they operate despite several examples—such as the Phoenix pay system
News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 11, 2017
William Eggers, director of Deloitte’s Center for Government Insights in Washington, D.C., is a believer in technology's potential to improve government, but says there are better ways of doing major technological transformations than what's been seen with governments around the world. Photograph courtesy of Deloitte

Public-sector expert recommends government technological overhauls be done in smaller increments

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 11, 2017
  • Governments should not waver from pushing ahead with technological changes to improve the way they operate despite several examples—such as the Phoenix pay system

Public-sector expert recommends government technological overhauls be done in smaller increments

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 11, 2017
  • Governments should not waver from pushing ahead with technological changes to improve the way they operate despite several examples—such as the Phoenix pay system
William Eggers, director of Deloitte’s Center for Government Insights in Washington, D.C., is a believer in technology's potential to improve government, but says there are better ways of doing major technological transformations than what's been seen with governments around the world. Photograph courtesy of Deloitte

Twitterverse has something to say about Trudeau’s favourite beer

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is knee-deep in scandal after an interview he recently did with a U.S. website, and not just because he’s again
FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | September 4, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau enjoys a Labatt 50 while being interviewed by U.S. website theSkimm. Screenshot from theSkimm's Facebook

Twitterverse has something to say about Trudeau’s favourite beer

FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | September 4, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is knee-deep in scandal after an interview he recently did with a U.S. website, and not just because he’s again

Twitterverse has something to say about Trudeau’s favourite beer

FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | September 4, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is knee-deep in scandal after an interview he recently did with a U.S. website, and not just because he’s again
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau enjoys a Labatt 50 while being interviewed by U.S. website theSkimm. Screenshot from theSkimm's Facebook

Expect mostly posturing in first round of NAFTA talks this week

  • Round 1 of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) gets underway this week, with this initial series of talks expected to see
News | BY DEREK ABMA | August 14, 2017
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured in a scrum on the Hill, is expected to join a Canadian delegation in Washington, D.C., for a portion of the first round of NAFTA renegotiations happening Aug. 16-20. Ms. Freeland will also be speaking at the University of Ottawa Monday morning and will testify at the House International Trade Committee on the Hill on Monday. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Expect mostly posturing in first round of NAFTA talks this week

News | BY DEREK ABMA | August 14, 2017
  • Round 1 of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) gets underway this week, with this initial series of talks expected to see

Expect mostly posturing in first round of NAFTA talks this week

News | BY DEREK ABMA | August 14, 2017
  • Round 1 of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) gets underway this week, with this initial series of talks expected to see
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured in a scrum on the Hill, is expected to join a Canadian delegation in Washington, D.C., for a portion of the first round of NAFTA renegotiations happening Aug. 16-20. Ms. Freeland will also be speaking at the University of Ottawa Monday morning and will testify at the House International Trade Committee on the Hill on Monday. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Groups representing education, food, health research lobby on through dog days of summer

  • Why would anyone want to lobby in the summer? Well, one reason is to explain to the government what a polytechnic is. In these
News | BY DEREK ABMA | August 14, 2017
Polytechnics Canada, whose CEO is is Nobina Robinson, seen here, has been among the busiest federal lobbying groups so far this summer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Groups representing education, food, health research lobby on through dog days of summer

News | BY DEREK ABMA | August 14, 2017
  • Why would anyone want to lobby in the summer? Well, one reason is to explain to the government what a polytechnic is. In these

Groups representing education, food, health research lobby on through dog days of summer

News | BY DEREK ABMA | August 14, 2017
  • Why would anyone want to lobby in the summer? Well, one reason is to explain to the government what a polytechnic is. In these
Polytechnics Canada, whose CEO is is Nobina Robinson, seen here, has been among the busiest federal lobbying groups so far this summer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Feds get ‘some’ credit for economic success, but cautioned on deficits, including $28.5-billion this year

  • Economists say the Bank of Canada’s recent interest-rate cut is a sign of Canada’s economy being the strongest it’s been in years, and most
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 24, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, left, and Justin Trudeau on Budget Day on March 22, 2017. Economists say the government has had some effect in improving the economy. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Feds get ‘some’ credit for economic success, but cautioned on deficits, including $28.5-billion this year

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 24, 2017
  • Economists say the Bank of Canada’s recent interest-rate cut is a sign of Canada’s economy being the strongest it’s been in years, and most

Feds get ‘some’ credit for economic success, but cautioned on deficits, including $28.5-billion this year

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 24, 2017
  • Economists say the Bank of Canada’s recent interest-rate cut is a sign of Canada’s economy being the strongest it’s been in years, and most
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, left, and Justin Trudeau on Budget Day on March 22, 2017. Economists say the government has had some effect in improving the economy. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Politics this Morning: Morneau looks to close tax loopholes

  • In case you missed it: Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced yesterday measures that could lead to fewer ways for businesspeople to reduce their tax
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 19, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced some initiatives yesterday to deal with tax loopholes exploited by businesspeople. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Politics this Morning: Morneau looks to close tax loopholes

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 19, 2017
  • In case you missed it: Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced yesterday measures that could lead to fewer ways for businesspeople to reduce their tax

Politics this Morning: Morneau looks to close tax loopholes

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 19, 2017
  • In case you missed it: Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced yesterday measures that could lead to fewer ways for businesspeople to reduce their tax
Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced some initiatives yesterday to deal with tax loopholes exploited by businesspeople. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Khadr deal not yet hurting Trudeau’s popularity, according to new poll, but Conservatives vow to hammer away at divisive issue

  • Canadians are not happy about paying Omar Khadr $10.5-million, but they’re not yet ready toss the Justin Trudeau government out over this issue, according
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 18, 2017
Omar Khadr, pictured interviewed by CBC News' Rosemary Barton on July 7, 2017. A recent survey shows Canadians disapprove of the $10.5-million the federal government gave Mr. Khadr, but this issue has not hurt Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's popularity. Screenshot CBC News

Khadr deal not yet hurting Trudeau’s popularity, according to new poll, but Conservatives vow to hammer away at divisive issue

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 18, 2017
  • Canadians are not happy about paying Omar Khadr $10.5-million, but they’re not yet ready toss the Justin Trudeau government out over this issue, according

Khadr deal not yet hurting Trudeau’s popularity, according to new poll, but Conservatives vow to hammer away at divisive issue

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 18, 2017
  • Canadians are not happy about paying Omar Khadr $10.5-million, but they’re not yet ready toss the Justin Trudeau government out over this issue, according
Omar Khadr, pictured interviewed by CBC News' Rosemary Barton on July 7, 2017. A recent survey shows Canadians disapprove of the $10.5-million the federal government gave Mr. Khadr, but this issue has not hurt Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's popularity. Screenshot CBC News

‘We inherited the mess, but we’re committed to fixing it,’ hundreds of thousands of cheques still affected by Phoenix pay problems

  • Pay problems for federal public servants caused by the problematic Phoenix system are still ongoing, with little reduction in the backlog of error-ridden paycheques
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 17, 2017
Liberal MP Steven MacKinnon, parliamentary secretary to the Public Services minister, says of Phoenix, 'We inherited this mess, but we are committed to fixing it.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘We inherited the mess, but we’re committed to fixing it,’ hundreds of thousands of cheques still affected by Phoenix pay problems

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 17, 2017
  • Pay problems for federal public servants caused by the problematic Phoenix system are still ongoing, with little reduction in the backlog of error-ridden paycheques

‘We inherited the mess, but we’re committed to fixing it,’ hundreds of thousands of cheques still affected by Phoenix pay problems

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 17, 2017
  • Pay problems for federal public servants caused by the problematic Phoenix system are still ongoing, with little reduction in the backlog of error-ridden paycheques
Liberal MP Steven MacKinnon, parliamentary secretary to the Public Services minister, says of Phoenix, 'We inherited this mess, but we are committed to fixing it.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

House Health Committee to study marijuana bill before Commons returns

  • In an unusual move, the House Health Committee will meet a week before the Commons returns in September in an effort to move forward
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 17, 2017
A man smokes marijuana on Parliament Hill during 4/20 festivities on April 20 this year. The House Health Committee is getting to work early in September on legislation that legalizes cannabis. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

House Health Committee to study marijuana bill before Commons returns

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 17, 2017
  • In an unusual move, the House Health Committee will meet a week before the Commons returns in September in an effort to move forward

House Health Committee to study marijuana bill before Commons returns

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 17, 2017
  • In an unusual move, the House Health Committee will meet a week before the Commons returns in September in an effort to move forward
A man smokes marijuana on Parliament Hill during 4/20 festivities on April 20 this year. The House Health Committee is getting to work early in September on legislation that legalizes cannabis. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

New Public Service Commission head wants people to know of varied experience possible in government career

  • Patrick Borbey, the new president of the Public Service Commission of Canada, has been in the federal public service for 35 years, and says
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 17, 2017
Public Service Commission president Patrick Borbey says hiring more millennials and ensuring diversity in the public service are among his priorities in his new job. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

New Public Service Commission head wants people to know of varied experience possible in government career

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 17, 2017
  • Patrick Borbey, the new president of the Public Service Commission of Canada, has been in the federal public service for 35 years, and says

New Public Service Commission head wants people to know of varied experience possible in government career

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 17, 2017
  • Patrick Borbey, the new president of the Public Service Commission of Canada, has been in the federal public service for 35 years, and says
Public Service Commission president Patrick Borbey says hiring more millennials and ensuring diversity in the public service are among his priorities in his new job. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Politics this Morning: Liberals high in poll, Khadr decision not, Angus favourite in NDP race

  • In case you missed it: The polls are telling us all sorts of things lately. For example, a survey by Nanos Research shows the
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 12, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still popular, but certainly not because of the settlement with Omar Khadr. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Politics this Morning: Liberals high in poll, Khadr decision not, Angus favourite in NDP race

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 12, 2017
  • In case you missed it: The polls are telling us all sorts of things lately. For example, a survey by Nanos Research shows the

Politics this Morning: Liberals high in poll, Khadr decision not, Angus favourite in NDP race

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 12, 2017
  • In case you missed it: The polls are telling us all sorts of things lately. For example, a survey by Nanos Research shows the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still popular, but certainly not because of the settlement with Omar Khadr. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Politics this Morning: NDP leadership candidates debate in Saskatoon

  • Nationwide newsmakers: Candidates for the NDP leadership—Charlie Angus, Niki Ashton, Guy Caron, and Jagmeet Singh—will debate at TCU Place in Saskatoon between 6 and
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 11, 2017
Jagmeet Singh, shown here, and other candidates for the NDP leadership will be debating in Sasktoon tonight. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics this Morning: NDP leadership candidates debate in Saskatoon

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 11, 2017
  • Nationwide newsmakers: Candidates for the NDP leadership—Charlie Angus, Niki Ashton, Guy Caron, and Jagmeet Singh—will debate at TCU Place in Saskatoon between 6 and

Politics this Morning: NDP leadership candidates debate in Saskatoon

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 11, 2017
  • Nationwide newsmakers: Candidates for the NDP leadership—Charlie Angus, Niki Ashton, Guy Caron, and Jagmeet Singh—will debate at TCU Place in Saskatoon between 6 and
Jagmeet Singh, shown here, and other candidates for the NDP leadership will be debating in Sasktoon tonight. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada 150 incidents ‘wakeup call’ on progress not yet made on indigenous issues

  • Evident amid the hoopla of Canada 150 was a lack of celebration among many indigenous people, which a high-ranking First Nations chief and an
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 10, 2017
Ontario Regional Chief Day, left, and Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Pat Madahbee outside a tepee erected on Parliament Hill just ahead of Canada Day celebrations. Photograph courtesy of the Chiefs of Ontario

Canada 150 incidents ‘wakeup call’ on progress not yet made on indigenous issues

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 10, 2017
  • Evident amid the hoopla of Canada 150 was a lack of celebration among many indigenous people, which a high-ranking First Nations chief and an

Canada 150 incidents ‘wakeup call’ on progress not yet made on indigenous issues

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 10, 2017
  • Evident amid the hoopla of Canada 150 was a lack of celebration among many indigenous people, which a high-ranking First Nations chief and an
Ontario Regional Chief Day, left, and Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Pat Madahbee outside a tepee erected on Parliament Hill just ahead of Canada Day celebrations. Photograph courtesy of the Chiefs of Ontario

‘British Columbians do not want this,’ Trudeau faces tough task on $7.4-billion Kinder Morgan pipeline with incoming B.C. government

  • The Trudeau government is facing a difficult scenario with a pipeline project in British Columbia it supports now that a provincial government is coming
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 10, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, has his work cut out if he wants to get a pipeline expansion through in British Columbia, where the new government, which will be led by NDP leader John Horgan, and is opposed to the project. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

‘British Columbians do not want this,’ Trudeau faces tough task on $7.4-billion Kinder Morgan pipeline with incoming B.C. government

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 10, 2017
  • The Trudeau government is facing a difficult scenario with a pipeline project in British Columbia it supports now that a provincial government is coming

‘British Columbians do not want this,’ Trudeau faces tough task on $7.4-billion Kinder Morgan pipeline with incoming B.C. government

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 10, 2017
  • The Trudeau government is facing a difficult scenario with a pipeline project in British Columbia it supports now that a provincial government is coming
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, has his work cut out if he wants to get a pipeline expansion through in British Columbia, where the new government, which will be led by NDP leader John Horgan, and is opposed to the project. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Politics this morning: GG, Chagger, Qualtrough, Mulcair in China

  • Nationwide newsmakers: Liberal MP Michel Picard, on behalf of Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr, will be making an announcement at 10 a.m. at EnerLab
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 10, 2017
Gov. Gen. David Johnston and several other Canadian officials are in China today. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Politics this morning: GG, Chagger, Qualtrough, Mulcair in China

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 10, 2017
  • Nationwide newsmakers: Liberal MP Michel Picard, on behalf of Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr, will be making an announcement at 10 a.m. at EnerLab

Politics this morning: GG, Chagger, Qualtrough, Mulcair in China

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 10, 2017
  • Nationwide newsmakers: Liberal MP Michel Picard, on behalf of Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr, will be making an announcement at 10 a.m. at EnerLab
Gov. Gen. David Johnston and several other Canadian officials are in China today. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Duncan not yet committing to $1.3-billion funding called for in sweeping Naylor report

  • Science Minister Kirsty Duncan says a decision on whether to accommodate Canada’s fundamental federal science review recommendation calling for $1.3-billion more in annual funding
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 3, 2017
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan is not yet ready to commit to $1.3-billion in more funding for scientific research, but says she agrees with most of the Naylor report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Duncan not yet committing to $1.3-billion funding called for in sweeping Naylor report

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 3, 2017
  • Science Minister Kirsty Duncan says a decision on whether to accommodate Canada’s fundamental federal science review recommendation calling for $1.3-billion more in annual funding

Duncan not yet committing to $1.3-billion funding called for in sweeping Naylor report

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 3, 2017
  • Science Minister Kirsty Duncan says a decision on whether to accommodate Canada’s fundamental federal science review recommendation calling for $1.3-billion more in annual funding
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan is not yet ready to commit to $1.3-billion in more funding for scientific research, but says she agrees with most of the Naylor report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

EBay uses NAFTA angle in lobbying for wider import-duty loophole

  • Officials with the online sales platform eBay are continuing their long-running lobbying effort with the Canadian government to raise the limit for which imported
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 3, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau's office isn't tipping its hand on how friendly it is to the idea of raising the limit at which imports are assessed for duties and sales taxes. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

EBay uses NAFTA angle in lobbying for wider import-duty loophole

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 3, 2017
  • Officials with the online sales platform eBay are continuing their long-running lobbying effort with the Canadian government to raise the limit for which imported

EBay uses NAFTA angle in lobbying for wider import-duty loophole

News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 3, 2017
  • Officials with the online sales platform eBay are continuing their long-running lobbying effort with the Canadian government to raise the limit for which imported
Finance Minister Bill Morneau's office isn't tipping its hand on how friendly it is to the idea of raising the limit at which imports are assessed for duties and sales taxes. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Taking cue from local hero Crosby, Grit N.S. MP Fisher scores winner

  • It’s a proud time for residents of the federal riding of Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, N.S.; not only is their homegrown prodigy Sidney Crosby celebrating a
FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | July 3, 2017
Liberal MP Darren Fisher gears up for a hockey game earlier this year against Conservative MPs at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Taking cue from local hero Crosby, Grit N.S. MP Fisher scores winner

FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | July 3, 2017
  • It’s a proud time for residents of the federal riding of Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, N.S.; not only is their homegrown prodigy Sidney Crosby celebrating a

Taking cue from local hero Crosby, Grit N.S. MP Fisher scores winner

FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | July 3, 2017
  • It’s a proud time for residents of the federal riding of Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, N.S.; not only is their homegrown prodigy Sidney Crosby celebrating a
Liberal MP Darren Fisher gears up for a hockey game earlier this year against Conservative MPs at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

July 4 party still on at ambassador’s residence, without an ambassador

  • We don’t have a U.S. ambassador in this country right now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t we use their property for a party.
News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 26, 2017
A scene from the 2015 Fourth of July party at Lornado, hosted by former U.S. ambassador Bruce Heyman. The party will go on this year, but likely without an ambassador. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

July 4 party still on at ambassador’s residence, without an ambassador

News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 26, 2017
  • We don’t have a U.S. ambassador in this country right now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t we use their property for a party.

July 4 party still on at ambassador’s residence, without an ambassador

News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 26, 2017
  • We don’t have a U.S. ambassador in this country right now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t we use their property for a party.
A scene from the 2015 Fourth of July party at Lornado, hosted by former U.S. ambassador Bruce Heyman. The party will go on this year, but likely without an ambassador. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Research community awaits government response to science review

  • The federal government is expected to respond in the coming days to a report that called for a more-than $1-billion hike in scientific research
News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 26, 2017
This week, Science Minister Kirsty Duncan is expected to address a panel report that called for the government to increase its spending on scientific research by $1.3-billion. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Research community awaits government response to science review

News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 26, 2017
  • The federal government is expected to respond in the coming days to a report that called for a more-than $1-billion hike in scientific research

Research community awaits government response to science review

News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 26, 2017
  • The federal government is expected to respond in the coming days to a report that called for a more-than $1-billion hike in scientific research
This week, Science Minister Kirsty Duncan is expected to address a panel report that called for the government to increase its spending on scientific research by $1.3-billion. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Commissioner’s report indicates much more lobbying last year

  • There’s been more lobbying than normal going on over the last year or so, according to the most recent annual report from the federal
News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 26, 2017
Treasury Board President Scott Brison, pictured in this file photo on the Hill, is Canada's federal minister responsible for lobbying. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Commissioner’s report indicates much more lobbying last year

News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 26, 2017
  • There’s been more lobbying than normal going on over the last year or so, according to the most recent annual report from the federal

Commissioner’s report indicates much more lobbying last year

News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 26, 2017
  • There’s been more lobbying than normal going on over the last year or so, according to the most recent annual report from the federal
Treasury Board President Scott Brison, pictured in this file photo on the Hill, is Canada's federal minister responsible for lobbying. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Cancel Super Hornet purchase, say defence experts

  • Almost nine in 10 defence and security experts surveyed by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute say the government should cancel its interim purchase of Super Hornet
News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 19, 2017
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan should cancel the government's plan to make an interim purchase of 18 Super Hornet fighter jets from Boeing, according to experts polled by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Cancel Super Hornet purchase, say defence experts

News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 19, 2017
  • Almost nine in 10 defence and security experts surveyed by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute say the government should cancel its interim purchase of Super Hornet

Cancel Super Hornet purchase, say defence experts

News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 19, 2017
  • Almost nine in 10 defence and security experts surveyed by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute say the government should cancel its interim purchase of Super Hornet
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan should cancel the government's plan to make an interim purchase of 18 Super Hornet fighter jets from Boeing, according to experts polled by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Millennials want to work for government but they’re not getting hired: report

  • There’s an incorrect notion out there that the federal government has to do more to attract and retain millennials to the public service, when
News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 19, 2017
The office of Treasury Board President Scott Brison says he is taking the 'challenge' of Canada's aging workforce seriously, and committed to 'the need for less rigid hierarchies' in government. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Millennials want to work for government but they’re not getting hired: report

News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 19, 2017
  • There’s an incorrect notion out there that the federal government has to do more to attract and retain millennials to the public service, when

Millennials want to work for government but they’re not getting hired: report

News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 19, 2017
  • There’s an incorrect notion out there that the federal government has to do more to attract and retain millennials to the public service, when
The office of Treasury Board President Scott Brison says he is taking the 'challenge' of Canada's aging workforce seriously, and committed to 'the need for less rigid hierarchies' in government. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Facebook schools feds on data analytics, privacy

  • Both the federal government and Facebook agree that the public sector could learn a thing or two from the private sector about how to
News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 14, 2017
PCO deputy secretary Matthew Mendelsohn addresses attendees at a workshop at the NAC put on by Facebook to explore how the federal government can use data better. Photograph courtesy of Facebook

Facebook schools feds on data analytics, privacy

News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 14, 2017
  • Both the federal government and Facebook agree that the public sector could learn a thing or two from the private sector about how to

Facebook schools feds on data analytics, privacy

News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 14, 2017
  • Both the federal government and Facebook agree that the public sector could learn a thing or two from the private sector about how to
PCO deputy secretary Matthew Mendelsohn addresses attendees at a workshop at the NAC put on by Facebook to explore how the federal government can use data better. Photograph courtesy of Facebook

Conservatives miss out on post-leadership bounce with Scheer: poll

  • The newness of Andrew Scheer’s leadership of the Conservative Party alone isn’t making him a favourite to win the next election just yet and
News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 13, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer. The Conservatives have not gained any ground with Canadian voters since Andrew Scheer became leader, according to a new poll from Forum Research, while Liberal support has increased. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Conservatives miss out on post-leadership bounce with Scheer: poll

News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 13, 2017
  • The newness of Andrew Scheer’s leadership of the Conservative Party alone isn’t making him a favourite to win the next election just yet and

Conservatives miss out on post-leadership bounce with Scheer: poll

News | BY DEREK ABMA | June 13, 2017
  • The newness of Andrew Scheer’s leadership of the Conservative Party alone isn’t making him a favourite to win the next election just yet and
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer. The Conservatives have not gained any ground with Canadian voters since Andrew Scheer became leader, according to a new poll from Forum Research, while Liberal support has increased. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
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Heyman, American Chamber of Commerce to host invitation-only U.S. election night shindig at the Chateau

  • You might be a political junkie if your idea of a good time is sitting at a bar and watching a TV screen for
News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 31, 2016
U.S. Ambassador Bruce Heyman will be on hand for an invitation-only, U.S. election-night party being held at the Château Laurier. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Heyman, American Chamber of Commerce to host invitation-only U.S. election night shindig at the Chateau

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 31, 2016
  • You might be a political junkie if your idea of a good time is sitting at a bar and watching a TV screen for

Heyman, American Chamber of Commerce to host invitation-only U.S. election night shindig at the Chateau

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 31, 2016
  • You might be a political junkie if your idea of a good time is sitting at a bar and watching a TV screen for
U.S. Ambassador Bruce Heyman will be on hand for an invitation-only, U.S. election-night party being held at the Château Laurier. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

PBO says government has financial room to manoeuvre, economic update on tap this week

  • A senior official with the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer says the government has room to introduce additional spending initiatives and still meet
News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 31, 2016
All eyes will be on Finance Minister Bill Morneau on Nov. 1 as he puts forth the government's fall economic update. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

PBO says government has financial room to manoeuvre, economic update on tap this week

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 31, 2016
  • A senior official with the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer says the government has room to introduce additional spending initiatives and still meet

PBO says government has financial room to manoeuvre, economic update on tap this week

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 31, 2016
  • A senior official with the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer says the government has room to introduce additional spending initiatives and still meet
All eyes will be on Finance Minister Bill Morneau on Nov. 1 as he puts forth the government's fall economic update. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Lobbying activity jumps in September, environment most lobbied subject

  • Federal lobbying activity surged in September as MPs returned to Ottawa and the environment was the most lobbied subject. Lobbyists filed 1,605 communication reports for
News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 24, 2016
Environment, an issue of great importance to Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, was the most-lobbied subject in September, according the registry, showing up in 235 communication reports. That marked a 226.4 per cent jump from just 72 reports in which environment was a subject in September 2014. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Lobbying activity jumps in September, environment most lobbied subject

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 24, 2016
  • Federal lobbying activity surged in September as MPs returned to Ottawa and the environment was the most lobbied subject. Lobbyists filed 1,605 communication reports for

Lobbying activity jumps in September, environment most lobbied subject

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 24, 2016
  • Federal lobbying activity surged in September as MPs returned to Ottawa and the environment was the most lobbied subject. Lobbyists filed 1,605 communication reports for
Environment, an issue of great importance to Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, was the most-lobbied subject in September, according the registry, showing up in 235 communication reports. That marked a 226.4 per cent jump from just 72 reports in which environment was a subject in September 2014. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Canadians try to be nice, American writer tells us to stick it

  • You can’t say we didn’t try. As the United States comes to grips with the fact that their shortlist of just two people to
News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 24, 2016
Canadians were trying to cheer Americans up, given their Trump situation, but at least one American writer didn't seem to appreciate the effort. Power & Influence illustration by Michael de Adder

Canadians try to be nice, American writer tells us to stick it

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 24, 2016
  • You can’t say we didn’t try. As the United States comes to grips with the fact that their shortlist of just two people to

Canadians try to be nice, American writer tells us to stick it

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 24, 2016
  • You can’t say we didn’t try. As the United States comes to grips with the fact that their shortlist of just two people to
Canadians were trying to cheer Americans up, given their Trump situation, but at least one American writer didn't seem to appreciate the effort. Power & Influence illustration by Michael de Adder

Information czar disappointed by Brison’s response on updating Access Act

  • Canada’s federal information commissioner is expressing some concern over what she views as a lack of commitment from the government in its response to a
News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 24, 2016
Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault is concerned about how quickly substantial reforms to the Access to Information Act can happen after Treasury Board Scott Brison issued a response to committee recommendations last week. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Information czar disappointed by Brison’s response on updating Access Act

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 24, 2016
  • Canada’s federal information commissioner is expressing some concern over what she views as a lack of commitment from the government in its response to a

Information czar disappointed by Brison’s response on updating Access Act

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 24, 2016
  • Canada’s federal information commissioner is expressing some concern over what she views as a lack of commitment from the government in its response to a
Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault is concerned about how quickly substantial reforms to the Access to Information Act can happen after Treasury Board Scott Brison issued a response to committee recommendations last week. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Quebec sovereignty could be ignited by pipeline decision, PQ win, says Léger

  • The federal government’s future decision on the proposed Energy East pipeline and results of Quebec’s next provincial election are among the factors that could
News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 17, 2016
Quebec polling mogul Jean-Marc Léger says it’s too soon to declare sovereignty dead, with polls consistently showing support at 35 to 40 per cent. Photograph by Tony Webster

Quebec sovereignty could be ignited by pipeline decision, PQ win, says Léger

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 17, 2016
  • The federal government’s future decision on the proposed Energy East pipeline and results of Quebec’s next provincial election are among the factors that could

Quebec sovereignty could be ignited by pipeline decision, PQ win, says Léger

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 17, 2016
  • The federal government’s future decision on the proposed Energy East pipeline and results of Quebec’s next provincial election are among the factors that could
Quebec polling mogul Jean-Marc Léger says it’s too soon to declare sovereignty dead, with polls consistently showing support at 35 to 40 per cent. Photograph by Tony Webster

Jim Prentice killed in plane crash

  • Last Friday, Oct. 14, the Canadian political world was rocked by yet another tragic passing of a former Parliamentarian in a plane crash. Former
News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 17, 2016
Former Alberta premier and federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice was killed in a plane crash last week. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Jim Prentice killed in plane crash

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 17, 2016
  • Last Friday, Oct. 14, the Canadian political world was rocked by yet another tragic passing of a former Parliamentarian in a plane crash. Former

Jim Prentice killed in plane crash

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 17, 2016
  • Last Friday, Oct. 14, the Canadian political world was rocked by yet another tragic passing of a former Parliamentarian in a plane crash. Former
Former Alberta premier and federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice was killed in a plane crash last week. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘I’m a serious player,’ Trost says he’s in Conservative leadership race to win, can sell social conservatism

  • Brad Trost is someone who questions the science of climate change, is ready to fight for the rights of the unborn, and will stand
News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 17, 2016
Conservative leadership candidate Brad Trost says he might appeal to social conservatives who aren't seeing these positions from anyone else in the race. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

‘I’m a serious player,’ Trost says he’s in Conservative leadership race to win, can sell social conservatism

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 17, 2016
  • Brad Trost is someone who questions the science of climate change, is ready to fight for the rights of the unborn, and will stand

‘I’m a serious player,’ Trost says he’s in Conservative leadership race to win, can sell social conservatism

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 17, 2016
  • Brad Trost is someone who questions the science of climate change, is ready to fight for the rights of the unborn, and will stand
Conservative leadership candidate Brad Trost says he might appeal to social conservatives who aren't seeing these positions from anyone else in the race. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Newspapers seek federal help, major lobbying push made in recent months

  • Canada’s newspaper industry has been making a push to have its concerns heard by federal officials on Parliament Hill in recent months, with goals
News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 10, 2016
Newspapers Canada, which represents newspapers across the country, has been lobbying the federal government over the last few months in hopes of getting help for a struggling sector. The Hill Times photograph by Derek Abma

Newspapers seek federal help, major lobbying push made in recent months

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 10, 2016
  • Canada’s newspaper industry has been making a push to have its concerns heard by federal officials on Parliament Hill in recent months, with goals

Newspapers seek federal help, major lobbying push made in recent months

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 10, 2016
  • Canada’s newspaper industry has been making a push to have its concerns heard by federal officials on Parliament Hill in recent months, with goals
Newspapers Canada, which represents newspapers across the country, has been lobbying the federal government over the last few months in hopes of getting help for a struggling sector. The Hill Times photograph by Derek Abma

‘I’m a full-spectrum conservative,’ but Scheer downplays his social conservatism, focuses on economy

  • Though he’s seen as one of his party’s flag bearers of social conservatism, Andrew Scheer is more interested in talking about the economy than
News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 10, 2016
He's in: Andrew Scheer calls himself a 'unapologetic conservative' who does not want to alienate social conservatives or non-social conservatives in the Conservative Party leadership race. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘I’m a full-spectrum conservative,’ but Scheer downplays his social conservatism, focuses on economy

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 10, 2016
  • Though he’s seen as one of his party’s flag bearers of social conservatism, Andrew Scheer is more interested in talking about the economy than

‘I’m a full-spectrum conservative,’ but Scheer downplays his social conservatism, focuses on economy

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 10, 2016
  • Though he’s seen as one of his party’s flag bearers of social conservatism, Andrew Scheer is more interested in talking about the economy than
He's in: Andrew Scheer calls himself a 'unapologetic conservative' who does not want to alienate social conservatives or non-social conservatives in the Conservative Party leadership race. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Vancouver Sun Hill scribe O’Neil’s book on St. Germain out next month

  • Veteran Hill reporter Peter O’Neil, who writes for the Vancouver Sun, has written a book about former Senator Gerry St. Germain that’s due out
FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | October 10, 2016
Former Senator Gerry St. Germain is the topic of a new book being released this month, written by Vancouver Sun reporter Peter O'Neil. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Vancouver Sun Hill scribe O’Neil’s book on St. Germain out next month

FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | October 10, 2016
  • Veteran Hill reporter Peter O’Neil, who writes for the Vancouver Sun, has written a book about former Senator Gerry St. Germain that’s due out

Vancouver Sun Hill scribe O’Neil’s book on St. Germain out next month

FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | October 10, 2016
  • Veteran Hill reporter Peter O’Neil, who writes for the Vancouver Sun, has written a book about former Senator Gerry St. Germain that’s due out
Former Senator Gerry St. Germain is the topic of a new book being released this month, written by Vancouver Sun reporter Peter O'Neil. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Canadian group mobilizes against Trump

  • Apparently, there are people in Canada who are not fond of Donald Trump. Yes, it is a bit strange. The U.S. Republican presidential nominee
News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 3, 2016
A group called Canadians Rallying Against Trump is trying to prevent Donald Trump from being elected president of the United States. Photograph by Gage Skidmore

Canadian group mobilizes against Trump

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 3, 2016
  • Apparently, there are people in Canada who are not fond of Donald Trump. Yes, it is a bit strange. The U.S. Republican presidential nominee

Canadian group mobilizes against Trump

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 3, 2016
  • Apparently, there are people in Canada who are not fond of Donald Trump. Yes, it is a bit strange. The U.S. Republican presidential nominee
A group called Canadians Rallying Against Trump is trying to prevent Donald Trump from being elected president of the United States. Photograph by Gage Skidmore

PMO expense controversy seen as ‘bump in the road,’ reminder even top political staffers ‘can get smacked down’ for a few days

  • The controversy surrounding moving expenses incurred by senior staffers in the Prime Minister’s Office and billed to taxpayers is not, in the overall scope
News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 3, 2016
Experts say PMO chief of staff Katie Telford, left, and principal secretary Gerald Butts were smart to post their explanation and apology for the controversial $200,000 moving expenses on Facebook because they were targeting Liberals and it was a more personal approach. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

PMO expense controversy seen as ‘bump in the road,’ reminder even top political staffers ‘can get smacked down’ for a few days

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 3, 2016
  • The controversy surrounding moving expenses incurred by senior staffers in the Prime Minister’s Office and billed to taxpayers is not, in the overall scope

PMO expense controversy seen as ‘bump in the road,’ reminder even top political staffers ‘can get smacked down’ for a few days

News | BY DEREK ABMA | October 3, 2016
  • The controversy surrounding moving expenses incurred by senior staffers in the Prime Minister’s Office and billed to taxpayers is not, in the overall scope
Experts say PMO chief of staff Katie Telford, left, and principal secretary Gerald Butts were smart to post their explanation and apology for the controversial $200,000 moving expenses on Facebook because they were targeting Liberals and it was a more personal approach. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

‘This is the top priority,’ Leitch sticks to ‘Canadian-values’ issue in crowded leadership campaign

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Kellie Leitch has made no attempt—at least not yet—to change the channel on her controversial push to have a national discussion about what
FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | October 3, 2016
Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch is standing by her proposal to test immigrants for anti-Canadian values and has yet to discuss any other issues as part of her leadership bid. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘This is the top priority,’ Leitch sticks to ‘Canadian-values’ issue in crowded leadership campaign

FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | October 3, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Kellie Leitch has made no attempt—at least not yet—to change the channel on her controversial push to have a national discussion about what

‘This is the top priority,’ Leitch sticks to ‘Canadian-values’ issue in crowded leadership campaign

FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | October 3, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Kellie Leitch has made no attempt—at least not yet—to change the channel on her controversial push to have a national discussion about what
Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch is standing by her proposal to test immigrants for anti-Canadian values and has yet to discuss any other issues as part of her leadership bid. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Prosperity doesn’t come from spending taxpayer dollars: Bernier

  • Say what you want about Conservative MP Maxime Bernier; he knows what his priorities are in his quest to become the next leader of
News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 26, 2016
Maxime Bernier says creating economic prosperity is his top priority in the Conservative leadership race, and if successful, he will have a platform in place two years ahead of the next election. The Hill Time photograph by Jake Wright

Prosperity doesn’t come from spending taxpayer dollars: Bernier

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 26, 2016
  • Say what you want about Conservative MP Maxime Bernier; he knows what his priorities are in his quest to become the next leader of

Prosperity doesn’t come from spending taxpayer dollars: Bernier

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 26, 2016
  • Say what you want about Conservative MP Maxime Bernier; he knows what his priorities are in his quest to become the next leader of
Maxime Bernier says creating economic prosperity is his top priority in the Conservative leadership race, and if successful, he will have a platform in place two years ahead of the next election. The Hill Time photograph by Jake Wright

Trudeau pokes back at internet critics

  • You’ve got to hand it to Prime Minster Justin Trudeau; he can be funny. Mr. Trudeau’s latest humorous endeavour is a video on BuzzFeed’s
News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 26, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is featured in new YouTube video rating various comments made about him online. Screenshot

Trudeau pokes back at internet critics

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 26, 2016
  • You’ve got to hand it to Prime Minster Justin Trudeau; he can be funny. Mr. Trudeau’s latest humorous endeavour is a video on BuzzFeed’s

Trudeau pokes back at internet critics

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 26, 2016
  • You’ve got to hand it to Prime Minster Justin Trudeau; he can be funny. Mr. Trudeau’s latest humorous endeavour is a video on BuzzFeed’s
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is featured in new YouTube video rating various comments made about him online. Screenshot

Universities emerge as biggest lobbyists in August, according to registry

  • While students were enjoying their summer breaks last month, university administrators were busy lobbying the federal government on a wide range of issues, including
News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 26, 2016
Immigration Minister John McCallum, left, and Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr were among the members of cabinet lobbied by universities last month. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Universities emerge as biggest lobbyists in August, according to registry

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 26, 2016
  • While students were enjoying their summer breaks last month, university administrators were busy lobbying the federal government on a wide range of issues, including

Universities emerge as biggest lobbyists in August, according to registry

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 26, 2016
  • While students were enjoying their summer breaks last month, university administrators were busy lobbying the federal government on a wide range of issues, including
Immigration Minister John McCallum, left, and Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr were among the members of cabinet lobbied by universities last month. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

‘I’m incredibly disappointed,’ PSAC talks with government end on sour note

  • Talks between the federal public service’s biggest union and the Treasury Board last week—the first in many months—ended without progress and with a disillusioned
News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 19, 2016
PSAC president Robyn Benson said last week she was ‘incredibly disappointed’ in talks that occurred with the Treasury Board. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘I’m incredibly disappointed,’ PSAC talks with government end on sour note

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 19, 2016
  • Talks between the federal public service’s biggest union and the Treasury Board last week—the first in many months—ended without progress and with a disillusioned

‘I’m incredibly disappointed,’ PSAC talks with government end on sour note

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 19, 2016
  • Talks between the federal public service’s biggest union and the Treasury Board last week—the first in many months—ended without progress and with a disillusioned
PSAC president Robyn Benson said last week she was ‘incredibly disappointed’ in talks that occurred with the Treasury Board. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The 15 most influential, unelected people in federal government

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the ultimate face of the federal government. Members of his cabinet also come to mind when people think who
News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 19, 2016
Playing it cool: PMO chief of staff Katie Telford and principal secretary Gerald Butts, pictured in this file photo at the National Press Theatre, are two of the most influential political staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

The 15 most influential, unelected people in federal government

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 19, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the ultimate face of the federal government. Members of his cabinet also come to mind when people think who

The 15 most influential, unelected people in federal government

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 19, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the ultimate face of the federal government. Members of his cabinet also come to mind when people think who
Playing it cool: PMO chief of staff Katie Telford and principal secretary Gerald Butts, pictured in this file photo at the National Press Theatre, are two of the most influential political staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

PM Trudeau pops in on brother’s book launch at Métropolitain

  • There was a surprise at Métropolitain Brasserie as Alexandre (Sacha) Trudeau held a book launch there last week; his brother and sister-in-law showed up.
News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 19, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Sept. 13 at his brother Alexandre’s book launch at the Métropolitain in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Jean-Marc Carisse

PM Trudeau pops in on brother’s book launch at Métropolitain

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 19, 2016
  • There was a surprise at Métropolitain Brasserie as Alexandre (Sacha) Trudeau held a book launch there last week; his brother and sister-in-law showed up.

PM Trudeau pops in on brother’s book launch at Métropolitain

News | BY DEREK ABMA | September 19, 2016
  • There was a surprise at Métropolitain Brasserie as Alexandre (Sacha) Trudeau held a book launch there last week; his brother and sister-in-law showed up.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Sept. 13 at his brother Alexandre’s book launch at the Métropolitain in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Jean-Marc Carisse

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