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Poilievre takes aim at Housing Accelerator Fund despite representing a city that’s already received $44-million from it

  • A quarter of the federal fund to speed up housing development has already been dispensed to municipalities, First Nations, and Quebec.
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 17, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
At a news conference in Kanata, Ont. on Oct. 28, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a future CPC government would remove sales tax from new homes sold under $1-million. He says he would cut the federal Housing Accelerator Fund to partly cover for his proposed tax changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre takes aim at Housing Accelerator Fund despite representing a city that’s already received $44-million from it

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 17, 2024
  • A quarter of the federal fund to speed up housing development has already been dispensed to municipalities, First Nations, and Quebec.

Poilievre takes aim at Housing Accelerator Fund despite representing a city that’s already received $44-million from it

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 17, 2024
  • A quarter of the federal fund to speed up housing development has already been dispensed to municipalities, First Nations, and Quebec.
Pierre Poilievre
At a news conference in Kanata, Ont. on Oct. 28, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a future CPC government would remove sales tax from new homes sold under $1-million. He says he would cut the federal Housing Accelerator Fund to partly cover for his proposed tax changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre takes aim at Housing Accelerator Fund despite representing a city that’s already received $44-million from it

  • A quarter of the federal fund to speed up housing development has already been dispensed to municipalities, First Nations, and Quebec.
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 17, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
At a news conference in Kanata, Ont. on Oct. 28, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a future CPC government would remove sales tax from new homes sold under $1-million. He says he would cut the federal Housing Accelerator Fund to partly cover for his proposed tax changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre takes aim at Housing Accelerator Fund despite representing a city that’s already received $44-million from it

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 17, 2024
  • A quarter of the federal fund to speed up housing development has already been dispensed to municipalities, First Nations, and Quebec.

Poilievre takes aim at Housing Accelerator Fund despite representing a city that’s already received $44-million from it

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 17, 2024
  • A quarter of the federal fund to speed up housing development has already been dispensed to municipalities, First Nations, and Quebec.
Pierre Poilievre
At a news conference in Kanata, Ont. on Oct. 28, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a future CPC government would remove sales tax from new homes sold under $1-million. He says he would cut the federal Housing Accelerator Fund to partly cover for his proposed tax changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘This is an emergency’: Canadian politicos react to Trump’s election, upcoming cabinet appointments

  • News of cabinet and ambassador positions have trickled out of the Trump transition team since his Nov. 5 election victory, ranging from the expected
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 16, 2024
Donald_Trump
Donald_Trump
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is in the process of announcing his planned cabinet and ambassadorial appointments. Wikimedia Commons photograph

‘This is an emergency’: Canadian politicos react to Trump’s election, upcoming cabinet appointments

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 16, 2024
  • News of cabinet and ambassador positions have trickled out of the Trump transition team since his Nov. 5 election victory, ranging from the expected

‘This is an emergency’: Canadian politicos react to Trump’s election, upcoming cabinet appointments

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 16, 2024
  • News of cabinet and ambassador positions have trickled out of the Trump transition team since his Nov. 5 election victory, ranging from the expected
Donald_Trump
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is in the process of announcing his planned cabinet and ambassadorial appointments. Wikimedia Commons photograph

Review of solitary confinement law a year late as report finds prisoners’ rights still violated

  • The 2019 law creating Structured Intervention Units said a review must begin in June 2023, but efforts by Senators and advocates to get government
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 15, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
Dominic Leblanc
Senators who studied human rights in federal prisons recently accused Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and his government of 'indifference to the continued use of solitary confinement.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Review of solitary confinement law a year late as report finds prisoners’ rights still violated

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 15, 2024
  • The 2019 law creating Structured Intervention Units said a review must begin in June 2023, but efforts by Senators and advocates to get government

Review of solitary confinement law a year late as report finds prisoners’ rights still violated

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 15, 2024
  • The 2019 law creating Structured Intervention Units said a review must begin in June 2023, but efforts by Senators and advocates to get government
Dominic Leblanc
Senators who studied human rights in federal prisons recently accused Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and his government of 'indifference to the continued use of solitary confinement.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

From coast to core: why Canada’s cities hold the answer to economic stability

  • As global competition intensifies and economic uncertainty looms, a collaborative effort will be crucial. Strategic investments and support are vital to equipping our city
Opinion | BY STéPHANE PAQUET, JACQUIE GRIFFITHS | November 14, 2024
Riders enter the Tunney’s Pasture OCTranspo Station during their morning commute on Sept. 17, 2024. Canada's city regions are the boots on the ground, serving as barometers for economic health and as thought leaders in identifying and addressing challenges, write Stéphane Paquet and Jacquie Griffiths. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

From coast to core: why Canada’s cities hold the answer to economic stability

Opinion | BY STéPHANE PAQUET, JACQUIE GRIFFITHS | November 14, 2024
  • As global competition intensifies and economic uncertainty looms, a collaborative effort will be crucial. Strategic investments and support are vital to equipping our city

From coast to core: why Canada’s cities hold the answer to economic stability

Opinion | BY STéPHANE PAQUET, JACQUIE GRIFFITHS | November 14, 2024
  • As global competition intensifies and economic uncertainty looms, a collaborative effort will be crucial. Strategic investments and support are vital to equipping our city
Riders enter the Tunney’s Pasture OCTranspo Station during their morning commute on Sept. 17, 2024. Canada's city regions are the boots on the ground, serving as barometers for economic health and as thought leaders in identifying and addressing challenges, write Stéphane Paquet and Jacquie Griffiths. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s time for Canada to embrace its true identity as a North Pacific, Arctic, and North Atlantic power

  • Rather than chasing delusions of global grandeur, Canada should double down on its regional priorities because that is where its influence, security, and economic
Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | November 14, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Nov. 5, 2024, arriving for the cabinet meeting in the West Block on the Hill. The world is watching; Canada must rise to meet the moment—not as a global player, but as a regional powerhouse capable of shaping its own destiny, writes Andrew Latham. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s time for Canada to embrace its true identity as a North Pacific, Arctic, and North Atlantic power

Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | November 14, 2024
  • Rather than chasing delusions of global grandeur, Canada should double down on its regional priorities because that is where its influence, security, and economic

It’s time for Canada to embrace its true identity as a North Pacific, Arctic, and North Atlantic power

Opinion | BY ANDREW LATHAM | November 14, 2024
  • Rather than chasing delusions of global grandeur, Canada should double down on its regional priorities because that is where its influence, security, and economic
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Nov. 5, 2024, arriving for the cabinet meeting in the West Block on the Hill. The world is watching; Canada must rise to meet the moment—not as a global player, but as a regional powerhouse capable of shaping its own destiny, writes Andrew Latham. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

We need a Team Canada approach to safeguarding our vital interests during the Trump presidency

  • We should not undermine our Charter of Rights and Freedoms by the increasingly excessive use of the notwithstanding clause against the society’s most vulnerable,
Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | November 14, 2024
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
If Donald Trump's autocratic dismissal of migrants' human rights is to rescind the Safe Third Country Agreement, and if this results in mass movements of migrants to Canada, the result is likely to be grave internal political and social instability, writes Errol Mendes. Image courtesy of Pixabay

We need a Team Canada approach to safeguarding our vital interests during the Trump presidency

Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | November 14, 2024
  • We should not undermine our Charter of Rights and Freedoms by the increasingly excessive use of the notwithstanding clause against the society’s most vulnerable,

We need a Team Canada approach to safeguarding our vital interests during the Trump presidency

Opinion | BY ERROL MENDES | November 14, 2024
  • We should not undermine our Charter of Rights and Freedoms by the increasingly excessive use of the notwithstanding clause against the society’s most vulnerable,
Donald Trump
If Donald Trump's autocratic dismissal of migrants' human rights is to rescind the Safe Third Country Agreement, and if this results in mass movements of migrants to Canada, the result is likely to be grave internal political and social instability, writes Errol Mendes. Image courtesy of Pixabay

I live with Parkinson’s. I’m telling Ottawa: we need funding now

  • The economic cost of the disease is $3.3-billion, with 90 per cent borne by affected families. Fixing access to the Disability Tax Credit could
Opinion | BY LI JIANG | November 13, 2024
Li Jiang 
Li Jiang 
Avid cyclist Li Jiang, who lives with Parkinson’s, came to Parliament Hill last week to advocate for people affected by Parkinson’s in Canada.  Photograph courtesy of Li Jiang 

I live with Parkinson’s. I’m telling Ottawa: we need funding now

Opinion | BY LI JIANG | November 13, 2024
  • The economic cost of the disease is $3.3-billion, with 90 per cent borne by affected families. Fixing access to the Disability Tax Credit could

I live with Parkinson’s. I’m telling Ottawa: we need funding now

Opinion | BY LI JIANG | November 13, 2024
  • The economic cost of the disease is $3.3-billion, with 90 per cent borne by affected families. Fixing access to the Disability Tax Credit could
Li Jiang 
Avid cyclist Li Jiang, who lives with Parkinson’s, came to Parliament Hill last week to advocate for people affected by Parkinson’s in Canada.  Photograph courtesy of Li Jiang 

Feds must reject advance requests for MAID

  • Each of Canada's expansion to assisted dying laws includes a subtle implication that certain lives are not worth living.
Opinion | BY DANIEL ZEKVELD | November 13, 2024
Mark Holland
Mark Holland
On Oct. 28, Health Minister Mark Holland announced the government is launching a ‘national conversation’ on advance requests for medical assistance in dying.

Feds must reject advance requests for MAID

Opinion | BY DANIEL ZEKVELD | November 13, 2024
  • Each of Canada's expansion to assisted dying laws includes a subtle implication that certain lives are not worth living.

Feds must reject advance requests for MAID

Opinion | BY DANIEL ZEKVELD | November 13, 2024
  • Each of Canada's expansion to assisted dying laws includes a subtle implication that certain lives are not worth living.
Mark Holland
On Oct. 28, Health Minister Mark Holland announced the government is launching a ‘national conversation’ on advance requests for medical assistance in dying.

More press secretary moves for multiple ministers

  • For one, Alain Mukeba has been hired as the new press secretary to National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2024
Karina Gould, left, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada
Karina Gould, left, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada
Government House Leader Karina Gould, left, recently hired Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada's press secretary to do the same in her office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

More press secretary moves for multiple ministers

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2024
  • For one, Alain Mukeba has been hired as the new press secretary to National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau.

More press secretary moves for multiple ministers

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2024
  • For one, Alain Mukeba has been hired as the new press secretary to National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau.
Karina Gould, left, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada
Government House Leader Karina Gould, left, recently hired Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada's press secretary to do the same in her office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

U.S. cabinet committee meets

  • Plus, a fundraising breakdown by Riddhi Kachhela.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. cabinet committee meets

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
  • Plus, a fundraising breakdown by Riddhi Kachhela.

U.S. cabinet committee meets

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
  • Plus, a fundraising breakdown by Riddhi Kachhela.
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Turnout for what?

  • Liberal America failed hard because they all talk down to us, gaslight us, and want to push neoliberalism down our throats.
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 13, 2024
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris
U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party elite relied on a typical neoliberal spiel, and were soundly rebuked, writes Erica Ifill. White House photograph by Lawrence Jackson

Turnout for what?

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 13, 2024
  • Liberal America failed hard because they all talk down to us, gaslight us, and want to push neoliberalism down our throats.

Turnout for what?

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | November 13, 2024
  • Liberal America failed hard because they all talk down to us, gaslight us, and want to push neoliberalism down our throats.
Kamala Harris
U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party elite relied on a typical neoliberal spiel, and were soundly rebuked, writes Erica Ifill. White House photograph by Lawrence Jackson

Cause for pessimism and optimism after the U.S. election

  • Trump’s victory may have murky implications for Canada, but there were a few bright spots among other U.S. races.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 13, 2024
The election of North Carolina’s Democratic attorney general Jeff Jackson was a ray of sunshine among the Nov. 5 results, his cousin Andrew Caddell writes. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/WXII 12 News

Cause for pessimism and optimism after the U.S. election

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 13, 2024
  • Trump’s victory may have murky implications for Canada, but there were a few bright spots among other U.S. races.

Cause for pessimism and optimism after the U.S. election

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 13, 2024
  • Trump’s victory may have murky implications for Canada, but there were a few bright spots among other U.S. races.
The election of North Carolina’s Democratic attorney general Jeff Jackson was a ray of sunshine among the Nov. 5 results, his cousin Andrew Caddell writes. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/WXII 12 News

Liberal strategists say Trump’s victory will cement Trudeau’s decision to stay

  • While Liberal caucus dissent has been squashed for now, winning the next election will require a major agenda shift, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 13, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's, centre, position as Liberal leader is cemented as the most 'battle-tested' person to deal with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, right, despite calls to follow the lead of U.S. President Joe Biden and step aside, say strategists. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Andrew Meade, and courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Liberal strategists say Trump’s victory will cement Trudeau’s decision to stay

News | BY STUART BENSON | November 13, 2024
  • While Liberal caucus dissent has been squashed for now, winning the next election will require a major agenda shift, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Liberal strategists say Trump’s victory will cement Trudeau’s decision to stay

News | BY STUART BENSON | November 13, 2024
  • While Liberal caucus dissent has been squashed for now, winning the next election will require a major agenda shift, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's, centre, position as Liberal leader is cemented as the most 'battle-tested' person to deal with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, right, despite calls to follow the lead of U.S. President Joe Biden and step aside, say strategists. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Andrew Meade, and courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member

  • The original 2017 group included influential voices from the business, labour, Indigenous, and diplomatic communities, as well as former Conservative cabinet ministers.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 13, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump have had a rocky history since the American businessman first came to power in early 2017. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member

News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 13, 2024
  • The original 2017 group included influential voices from the business, labour, Indigenous, and diplomatic communities, as well as former Conservative cabinet ministers.

Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member

News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 13, 2024
  • The original 2017 group included influential voices from the business, labour, Indigenous, and diplomatic communities, as well as former Conservative cabinet ministers.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump have had a rocky history since the American businessman first came to power in early 2017. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

U.S. election results offer a lesson for all parties

  • There are plenty of questions being asked in the wake of the United States’ Nov. 5 presidential election. And while the Democratic Party does
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 13, 2024
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
There’s plenty about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump that's anathema to many Canadian voters, but his recent victory provides a lesson for Canadian politicians. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/CSPAN

U.S. election results offer a lesson for all parties

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 13, 2024
  • There are plenty of questions being asked in the wake of the United States’ Nov. 5 presidential election. And while the Democratic Party does

U.S. election results offer a lesson for all parties

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 13, 2024
  • There are plenty of questions being asked in the wake of the United States’ Nov. 5 presidential election. And while the Democratic Party does
Donald Trump
There’s plenty about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump that's anathema to many Canadian voters, but his recent victory provides a lesson for Canadian politicians. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/CSPAN

NDP chief Jagmeet Singh headlines Toronto luncheon with economy-focused speech on Nov. 14

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 12—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 2024 PAAC Annual Conference—The Public Affairs Association of Canada hosts its annual conference on the theme: “40 years of
Jagmeet Singh
Jagmeet Singh
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver remarks at a lunch event hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP chief Jagmeet Singh headlines Toronto luncheon with economy-focused speech on Nov. 14

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 12—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 2024 PAAC Annual Conference—The Public Affairs Association of Canada hosts its annual conference on the theme: “40 years of

NDP chief Jagmeet Singh headlines Toronto luncheon with economy-focused speech on Nov. 14

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 12—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 2024 PAAC Annual Conference—The Public Affairs Association of Canada hosts its annual conference on the theme: “40 years of
Jagmeet Singh
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver remarks at a lunch event hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Peru and Canada: a strong and expanding bilateral relationship

  • The 2024 APEC Summit from Nov. 15-16 will mark Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's third trip to Peru.
Opinion | BY MANUEL TALAVERA | November 13, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte. Both Peru and Canada are dedicated to sustainable economic and social development, writes Ambassador Manuel Talavera. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and World Intellectual Property Organization photograph by Eduardo Logas

Peru and Canada: a strong and expanding bilateral relationship

Opinion | BY MANUEL TALAVERA | November 13, 2024
  • The 2024 APEC Summit from Nov. 15-16 will mark Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's third trip to Peru.

Peru and Canada: a strong and expanding bilateral relationship

Opinion | BY MANUEL TALAVERA | November 13, 2024
  • The 2024 APEC Summit from Nov. 15-16 will mark Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's third trip to Peru.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte. Both Peru and Canada are dedicated to sustainable economic and social development, writes Ambassador Manuel Talavera. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and World Intellectual Property Organization photograph by Eduardo Logas

Politicos mourn Canada’s ambassador to Germany and ex-B.C. premier John Horgan 

  • Plus, Karsh's portrait of Churchill comes home, a byelection is set for Dec. 16 in British Columbia, the European Union Film Festival opens in
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 13, 2024
John Horgan, former premier of British Columbia and Canada’s ambassador to Germany, died of cancer in a Victoria, B.C., hospital on Nov. 12. He was 65 years old. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politicos mourn Canada’s ambassador to Germany and ex-B.C. premier John Horgan 

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 13, 2024
  • Plus, Karsh's portrait of Churchill comes home, a byelection is set for Dec. 16 in British Columbia, the European Union Film Festival opens in

Politicos mourn Canada’s ambassador to Germany and ex-B.C. premier John Horgan 

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 13, 2024
  • Plus, Karsh's portrait of Churchill comes home, a byelection is set for Dec. 16 in British Columbia, the European Union Film Festival opens in
John Horgan, former premier of British Columbia and Canada’s ambassador to Germany, died of cancer in a Victoria, B.C., hospital on Nov. 12. He was 65 years old. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A rundown of Minister Duclos’ new Quebec lieutenant team

  • Post-shuffle changes have also led to a new chief of staff being promoted to run Jean-Yves Duclos’ office as minister of public services and
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
Jean-Yves Duclos
Jean-Yves Duclos
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos took over the added role of Quebec lieutenant on Sept. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A rundown of Minister Duclos’ new Quebec lieutenant team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
  • Post-shuffle changes have also led to a new chief of staff being promoted to run Jean-Yves Duclos’ office as minister of public services and

A rundown of Minister Duclos’ new Quebec lieutenant team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
  • Post-shuffle changes have also led to a new chief of staff being promoted to run Jean-Yves Duclos’ office as minister of public services and
Jean-Yves Duclos
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos took over the added role of Quebec lieutenant on Sept. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Asking the right questions to safeguard our sovereignty

  • The top issue in the next election will surely be the economy, but the second matter of public discourse should be protecting our national
Opinion | BY KEVIN LYNCH, PAUL DEEGAN | November 11, 2024
From defence spending to border control, cybersecurity to foreign election interference, leaders should have a plan for protecting Canada from authoritarian states, write Kevin Lynch and Paul Deegan. Pexels photograph by Lara Jameson

Asking the right questions to safeguard our sovereignty

Opinion | BY KEVIN LYNCH, PAUL DEEGAN | November 11, 2024
  • The top issue in the next election will surely be the economy, but the second matter of public discourse should be protecting our national

Asking the right questions to safeguard our sovereignty

Opinion | BY KEVIN LYNCH, PAUL DEEGAN | November 11, 2024
  • The top issue in the next election will surely be the economy, but the second matter of public discourse should be protecting our national
From defence spending to border control, cybersecurity to foreign election interference, leaders should have a plan for protecting Canada from authoritarian states, write Kevin Lynch and Paul Deegan. Pexels photograph by Lara Jameson

House to cover travel costs of people called to the bar

  • Plus, the House recently received a $500 cheque on behalf of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as reimbursement for the use of his parliamentary office
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block.
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block.
Following a decision by the BOIE, the House of Commons will now cover travel expense claims from any individual who is called to the bar of the Chamber and lives outside the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House to cover travel costs of people called to the bar

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
  • Plus, the House recently received a $500 cheque on behalf of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as reimbursement for the use of his parliamentary office

House to cover travel costs of people called to the bar

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
  • Plus, the House recently received a $500 cheque on behalf of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as reimbursement for the use of his parliamentary office
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block.
Following a decision by the BOIE, the House of Commons will now cover travel expense claims from any individual who is called to the bar of the Chamber and lives outside the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa pays tribute to veterans at national ceremony

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Wreaths lay at the base of the National War Memorial on Nov. 11 following the National Remembrance Day ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa pays tribute to veterans at national ceremony

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Ottawa pays tribute to veterans at national ceremony

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Wreaths lay at the base of the National War Memorial on Nov. 11 following the National Remembrance Day ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The new look of remembrance 

  • The modern veteran has very few fellow Canadians who fully understand the horrors they have seen. 
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 11, 2024
Remembrance Day ceremony
Remembrance Day ceremony
Sentries stand post during the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The new look of remembrance 

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 11, 2024
  • The modern veteran has very few fellow Canadians who fully understand the horrors they have seen. 

The new look of remembrance 

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 11, 2024
  • The modern veteran has very few fellow Canadians who fully understand the horrors they have seen. 
Remembrance Day ceremony
Sentries stand post during the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2023. 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

  • 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

Reflecting on wars and veterans

  • Plus, Guilbeault attends the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
Mary Simon
Mary Simon
Governor General Mary Simon at the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Reflecting on wars and veterans

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
  • Plus, Guilbeault attends the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan.

Reflecting on wars and veterans

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
  • Plus, Guilbeault attends the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan.
Mary Simon
Governor General Mary Simon at the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The U.S. has made its choice. So must Canada

  • The world has changed, after Nov. 5, perhaps irrevocably. But there is plenty that Canada can do to inoculate itself from the chaos that
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 11, 2024
Canada is not the United States, despite the many similarities. May one of those similarities never be the willingness to elect a charlatan and convicted criminal with dictatorial aspirations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The U.S. has made its choice. So must Canada

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 11, 2024
  • The world has changed, after Nov. 5, perhaps irrevocably. But there is plenty that Canada can do to inoculate itself from the chaos that

The U.S. has made its choice. So must Canada

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 11, 2024
  • The world has changed, after Nov. 5, perhaps irrevocably. But there is plenty that Canada can do to inoculate itself from the chaos that
Canada is not the United States, despite the many similarities. May one of those similarities never be the willingness to elect a charlatan and convicted criminal with dictatorial aspirations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Veterans’ transition to civilian life hampered by access to supports, say advocacy groups

  • The majority of people who leave military service transition to civilian life relatively well but around 1,600 veterans annually struggle, according to the Veterans
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 11, 2024
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced an investment of up to $11.4-million for veteran-serving groups across Canada on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Veterans’ transition to civilian life hampered by access to supports, say advocacy groups

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 11, 2024
  • The majority of people who leave military service transition to civilian life relatively well but around 1,600 veterans annually struggle, according to the Veterans

Veterans’ transition to civilian life hampered by access to supports, say advocacy groups

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 11, 2024
  • The majority of people who leave military service transition to civilian life relatively well but around 1,600 veterans annually struggle, according to the Veterans
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced an investment of up to $11.4-million for veteran-serving groups across Canada on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Chrétien-era minister Don Boudria celebrates 40-50-75 at The Mét

  • The Chrétien-era cabinet minister-turned lobbyist celebrated his 75th birthday, a 50-year career in politics, and the 40th anniversary of his first election to Parliament
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 17, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, chats with Don Boudria at the former MP-turned-lobbyist's birthday reception on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Chrétien-era minister Don Boudria celebrates 40-50-75 at The Mét

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 17, 2024
  • The Chrétien-era cabinet minister-turned lobbyist celebrated his 75th birthday, a 50-year career in politics, and the 40th anniversary of his first election to Parliament

Chrétien-era minister Don Boudria celebrates 40-50-75 at The Mét

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 17, 2024
  • The Chrétien-era cabinet minister-turned lobbyist celebrated his 75th birthday, a 50-year career in politics, and the 40th anniversary of his first election to Parliament
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, chats with Don Boudria at the former MP-turned-lobbyist's birthday reception on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Public servants declared 78 conflicts of interest tied to federal contracts last year: Treasury Board

  • The data raises new questions for opposition MPs who have been demanding answers from the government about public servants 'double-dipping' as contractors.
News | BY IREM KOCA | September 17, 2024
The departments overseen by Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, left, and Treasury Board President Anita Anand have been in the spotlight as the Liberals face questions over their handling of federal contracting. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Public servants declared 78 conflicts of interest tied to federal contracts last year: Treasury Board

News | BY IREM KOCA | September 17, 2024
  • The data raises new questions for opposition MPs who have been demanding answers from the government about public servants 'double-dipping' as contractors.

Public servants declared 78 conflicts of interest tied to federal contracts last year: Treasury Board

News | BY IREM KOCA | September 17, 2024
  • The data raises new questions for opposition MPs who have been demanding answers from the government about public servants 'double-dipping' as contractors.
The departments overseen by Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, left, and Treasury Board President Anita Anand have been in the spotlight as the Liberals face questions over their handling of federal contracting. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Don’t get too excited about Poilievre’s confidence vote: it could be a while

  • The Conservative leader’s threat accomplishes three things: paints the Liberals as weak, the Bloc as solely interested in keeping their jobs, and Jagmeet Singh’s
Opinion | BY GEORGE SOULE | September 17, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Assuming the Liberals have even a scrap of fight left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre isn’t getting his shot at an opposition day motion anytime soon, writes George Soule. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t get too excited about Poilievre’s confidence vote: it could be a while

Opinion | BY GEORGE SOULE | September 17, 2024
  • The Conservative leader’s threat accomplishes three things: paints the Liberals as weak, the Bloc as solely interested in keeping their jobs, and Jagmeet Singh’s

Don’t get too excited about Poilievre’s confidence vote: it could be a while

Opinion | BY GEORGE SOULE | September 17, 2024
  • The Conservative leader’s threat accomplishes three things: paints the Liberals as weak, the Bloc as solely interested in keeping their jobs, and Jagmeet Singh’s
Pierre Poilievre
Assuming the Liberals have even a scrap of fight left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre isn’t getting his shot at an opposition day motion anytime soon, writes George Soule. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Byelection nail-biter: NDP fills its Dance card in Winnipeg, while Sauvé shows out for the Bloc

  • Plus, Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan publishes a new book, Roméo Dallaire will resume his book tour this fall, and another retired top solider—Walter Natynczyk—is
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 17, 2024
New Democrat Leila Dance, right, will soon join caucus members like Blake Desjarlais, left, in Ottawa after winning the Elmwood–Transcona, Man., byelection on Sept. 16. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Byelection nail-biter: NDP fills its Dance card in Winnipeg, while Sauvé shows out for the Bloc

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 17, 2024
  • Plus, Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan publishes a new book, Roméo Dallaire will resume his book tour this fall, and another retired top solider—Walter Natynczyk—is

Byelection nail-biter: NDP fills its Dance card in Winnipeg, while Sauvé shows out for the Bloc

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 17, 2024
  • Plus, Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan publishes a new book, Roméo Dallaire will resume his book tour this fall, and another retired top solider—Walter Natynczyk—is
New Democrat Leila Dance, right, will soon join caucus members like Blake Desjarlais, left, in Ottawa after winning the Elmwood–Transcona, Man., byelection on Sept. 16. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Anand pushes for AI in federal public service

  • Plus, Senators return to the Hill.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 17, 2024
President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand, announced yesterday that the government is consulting the public about a strategy on the use of AI in federal public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand pushes for AI in federal public service

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 17, 2024
  • Plus, Senators return to the Hill.

Anand pushes for AI in federal public service

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 17, 2024
  • Plus, Senators return to the Hill.
President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand, announced yesterday that the government is consulting the public about a strategy on the use of AI in federal public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Governing Liberals look to channel their inner opposition party as they go head-to-head against Conservatives in new fall session

  • Despite being the governing party, Government House Leader Karina Gould says Liberals will hold Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre 'to account' this fall session. Meanwhile,
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 16, 2024
Government House Leader Karina Gould calls out the carbon tax stances of the Conservative and NDP leaders, as MPs return for the fall sitting of Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Governing Liberals look to channel their inner opposition party as they go head-to-head against Conservatives in new fall session

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 16, 2024
  • Despite being the governing party, Government House Leader Karina Gould says Liberals will hold Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre 'to account' this fall session. Meanwhile,

Governing Liberals look to channel their inner opposition party as they go head-to-head against Conservatives in new fall session

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 16, 2024
  • Despite being the governing party, Government House Leader Karina Gould says Liberals will hold Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre 'to account' this fall session. Meanwhile,
Government House Leader Karina Gould calls out the carbon tax stances of the Conservative and NDP leaders, as MPs return for the fall sitting of Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Global warming remains in uncharted territory

  • The trend in average global temperature has been racing upwards for decades, breaching the pre-industrial target for more than a whole year.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | September 16, 2024
There is a widening gap between what the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change says, and what is happening on the ground: monster wildfires, unprecedented heatwaves, and killer landslides, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of N.W.T. Fire

Global warming remains in uncharted territory

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | September 16, 2024
  • The trend in average global temperature has been racing upwards for decades, breaching the pre-industrial target for more than a whole year.

Global warming remains in uncharted territory

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | September 16, 2024
  • The trend in average global temperature has been racing upwards for decades, breaching the pre-industrial target for more than a whole year.
There is a widening gap between what the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change says, and what is happening on the ground: monster wildfires, unprecedented heatwaves, and killer landslides, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of N.W.T. Fire

Politics: the overlooked determinant of children’s health

  • The commitment of elected officials to prioritize our children’s well-being determines how and if policies will be enacted or sustained beyond a single election
Opinion | BY STELIOS GEORGIADES, RYAN VOISIN | September 16, 2024
Policies related to income support, education funding, and health care access directly affect the health and well-being of every new generation, write Stelios Georgiades and Ryan Voisin. Unsplash photograph by Ben Wicks

Politics: the overlooked determinant of children’s health

Opinion | BY STELIOS GEORGIADES, RYAN VOISIN | September 16, 2024
  • The commitment of elected officials to prioritize our children’s well-being determines how and if policies will be enacted or sustained beyond a single election

Politics: the overlooked determinant of children’s health

Opinion | BY STELIOS GEORGIADES, RYAN VOISIN | September 16, 2024
  • The commitment of elected officials to prioritize our children’s well-being determines how and if policies will be enacted or sustained beyond a single election
Policies related to income support, education funding, and health care access directly affect the health and well-being of every new generation, write Stelios Georgiades and Ryan Voisin. Unsplash photograph by Ben Wicks

Four lessons from Germany’s state elections

  • Left feeling unheard, it is a matter of time before voters look to the extreme options.
Opinion | BY MILTON CHAN | September 16, 2024
Björn Höcke
Björn Höcke
Earlier this month, Björn Höckeand's Alternative for Germany party won two state elections, the first time a far-right party has taken the most votes in Germany since the Second World War. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Steffen Prößdorf

Four lessons from Germany’s state elections

Opinion | BY MILTON CHAN | September 16, 2024
  • Left feeling unheard, it is a matter of time before voters look to the extreme options.

Four lessons from Germany’s state elections

Opinion | BY MILTON CHAN | September 16, 2024
  • Left feeling unheard, it is a matter of time before voters look to the extreme options.
Björn Höcke
Earlier this month, Björn Höckeand's Alternative for Germany party won two state elections, the first time a far-right party has taken the most votes in Germany since the Second World War. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Steffen Prößdorf

Environment Minister Guilbeault in the market for a new chief of staff

  • Plus, Housing Minister Sean Fraser has a new communications adviser, and Hill Climbers catches up with some former staff.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on June 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Environment Minister Guilbeault in the market for a new chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2024
  • Plus, Housing Minister Sean Fraser has a new communications adviser, and Hill Climbers catches up with some former staff.

Environment Minister Guilbeault in the market for a new chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2024
  • Plus, Housing Minister Sean Fraser has a new communications adviser, and Hill Climbers catches up with some former staff.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on June 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Parliament Hill a hive of activity as MPs return

  • The Hill Times
CBC’s Janyce McGregor and CTV’s Rachel Aiello get ready for live hits from the House of Commons foyer on Sept. 16 as Parliament returns for the fall session. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Parliament Hill a hive of activity as MPs return

  • The Hill Times

Parliament Hill a hive of activity as MPs return

  • The Hill Times
CBC’s Janyce McGregor and CTV’s Rachel Aiello get ready for live hits from the House of Commons foyer on Sept. 16 as Parliament returns for the fall session. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Shielding Nazis in Canada the wrong use of time, resources

  • Not releasing the names of alleged Nazi war criminals who entered Canada would be a continued protection of individuals who perpetrated the Holocaust, or
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 16, 2024
The September 2023 standing ovation MPs gave Second World War veteran Yaroslav Hunka is still fresh in Canadians’ minds, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Shielding Nazis in Canada the wrong use of time, resources

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 16, 2024
  • Not releasing the names of alleged Nazi war criminals who entered Canada would be a continued protection of individuals who perpetrated the Holocaust, or

Shielding Nazis in Canada the wrong use of time, resources

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | September 16, 2024
  • Not releasing the names of alleged Nazi war criminals who entered Canada would be a continued protection of individuals who perpetrated the Holocaust, or
The September 2023 standing ovation MPs gave Second World War veteran Yaroslav Hunka is still fresh in Canadians’ minds, writes Scott Taylor. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Support zero-profit grocery stores to fight market failure in the food supply chain

  • We cannot rely on the private market to solve this problem. The government has recently acknowledged as much in the housing sector—it now needs
Opinion | BY MARISSA ALEXANDER, WADE THORHAUG | September 16, 2024
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has responded to the food supply chain crisis by inviting more multinational grocery chains into Canada, write Marissa Alexander and Wade Thorhaug. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Support zero-profit grocery stores to fight market failure in the food supply chain

Opinion | BY MARISSA ALEXANDER, WADE THORHAUG | September 16, 2024
  • We cannot rely on the private market to solve this problem. The government has recently acknowledged as much in the housing sector—it now needs

Support zero-profit grocery stores to fight market failure in the food supply chain

Opinion | BY MARISSA ALEXANDER, WADE THORHAUG | September 16, 2024
  • We cannot rely on the private market to solve this problem. The government has recently acknowledged as much in the housing sector—it now needs
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has responded to the food supply chain crisis by inviting more multinational grocery chains into Canada, write Marissa Alexander and Wade Thorhaug. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Gould highlights Liberal House business: taking on Poilievre 

  • Government House Leader Karina Gould convened reporters to talk about government priorities on Parliament’s first day back, but spent much of her time castigating
FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 16, 2024
Karina Gould
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould called Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre a 'fraudster' over his warning about the federal carbon price. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Gould highlights Liberal House business: taking on Poilievre 

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 16, 2024
  • Government House Leader Karina Gould convened reporters to talk about government priorities on Parliament’s first day back, but spent much of her time castigating

Gould highlights Liberal House business: taking on Poilievre 

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 16, 2024
  • Government House Leader Karina Gould convened reporters to talk about government priorities on Parliament’s first day back, but spent much of her time castigating
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould called Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre a 'fraudster' over his warning about the federal carbon price. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

How to know when media are ‘sanewashing’ politics

  • It’s time we stopped the embarrassed and awkward bystanding when politicians blather nonsense and conspiracies.
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | September 16, 2024
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
If Donald Trump was your uncle at the family dinner talking smack, you’d be incredulous, writes Rose LeMay. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/DonkeyHotey

How to know when media are ‘sanewashing’ politics

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | September 16, 2024
  • It’s time we stopped the embarrassed and awkward bystanding when politicians blather nonsense and conspiracies.

How to know when media are ‘sanewashing’ politics

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | September 16, 2024
  • It’s time we stopped the embarrassed and awkward bystanding when politicians blather nonsense and conspiracies.
Donald Trump
If Donald Trump was your uncle at the family dinner talking smack, you’d be incredulous, writes Rose LeMay. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/DonkeyHotey

Economic challenges need more than pages for next Liberal platform

  • Mark Carney’s task force may improve things at the margins, but we will need much more than a short-term project.
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 16, 2024
Appointing Mark Carney to a Leader’s Task Force on Economic Growth smacks of desperation, with a government urgently in search of something that will keep it in power, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Economic challenges need more than pages for next Liberal platform

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 16, 2024
  • Mark Carney’s task force may improve things at the margins, but we will need much more than a short-term project.

Economic challenges need more than pages for next Liberal platform

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 16, 2024
  • Mark Carney’s task force may improve things at the margins, but we will need much more than a short-term project.
Appointing Mark Carney to a Leader’s Task Force on Economic Growth smacks of desperation, with a government urgently in search of something that will keep it in power, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Back in action

  • Plus, byelection day is here.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 16, 2024
Karina Gould
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould will start shepherding the Liberals through what promises to be a challenging fall session of Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Back in action

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 16, 2024
  • Plus, byelection day is here.

Back in action

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 16, 2024
  • Plus, byelection day is here.
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould will start shepherding the Liberals through what promises to be a challenging fall session of Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Tense’ fall sitting begins, with Liberals under pressure from Conservatives, NDP, and Bloc Québécois, say pollsters, lobbyists

  • The House is back. Get ready for a lot more parliamentary tactics, a lot more focus on the House, and a lot more of
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 16, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. It's going to be a tense few months in the House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘Tense’ fall sitting begins, with Liberals under pressure from Conservatives, NDP, and Bloc Québécois, say pollsters, lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 16, 2024
  • The House is back. Get ready for a lot more parliamentary tactics, a lot more focus on the House, and a lot more of

‘Tense’ fall sitting begins, with Liberals under pressure from Conservatives, NDP, and Bloc Québécois, say pollsters, lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 16, 2024
  • The House is back. Get ready for a lot more parliamentary tactics, a lot more focus on the House, and a lot more of
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. It's going to be a tense few months in the House. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Harris’ flip-flops small potatoes compared to Trump’s tawdry rap sheet

  • For those holding back from supporting Kamala Harris because they don’t know what she stands for, here is the question: what more do American voters
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | September 16, 2024
Kamala Harris, left, and Donald Trump took part in a televised debate last week, watched by 67.1 million people. Kamala came out the champ, and Trump, the chump, writes Michael Harris, although that was not the just the decision of most news agencies, including The Washington Post and The New York Times. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr and Gage Skidmore/Flickr

Harris’ flip-flops small potatoes compared to Trump’s tawdry rap sheet

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | September 16, 2024
  • For those holding back from supporting Kamala Harris because they don’t know what she stands for, here is the question: what more do American voters

Harris’ flip-flops small potatoes compared to Trump’s tawdry rap sheet

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | September 16, 2024
  • For those holding back from supporting Kamala Harris because they don’t know what she stands for, here is the question: what more do American voters
Kamala Harris, left, and Donald Trump took part in a televised debate last week, watched by 67.1 million people. Kamala came out the champ, and Trump, the chump, writes Michael Harris, although that was not the just the decision of most news agencies, including The Washington Post and The New York Times. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr and Gage Skidmore/Flickr

Trump’s political effigy should read ‘Let them eat dog’ 

  • The debate moderator rebutted the pet-eating immigrants claim, but that didn’t faze Trump, who said he’d seen the carnivorous behaviour talked about on TV.
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 16, 2024
Former U.S. Republican president Donald Trump, left, and U.S. Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris. Photographs courtesy Wikimedia Commons/Flickr

Trump’s political effigy should read ‘Let them eat dog’ 

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 16, 2024
  • The debate moderator rebutted the pet-eating immigrants claim, but that didn’t faze Trump, who said he’d seen the carnivorous behaviour talked about on TV.

Trump’s political effigy should read ‘Let them eat dog’ 

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | September 16, 2024
  • The debate moderator rebutted the pet-eating immigrants claim, but that didn’t faze Trump, who said he’d seen the carnivorous behaviour talked about on TV.
Former U.S. Republican president Donald Trump, left, and U.S. Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris. Photographs courtesy Wikimedia Commons/Flickr

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