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Commons okays $2.4-million in committee travel over past year

  • The House of Commons and a panel of MPs that reviews travel budgets for standing committees has approved a total of $2.4-million for committee
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 18, 2017
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, centre right, and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, centre left, prepare to testify before the House Public Safety Committee on Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Commons okays $2.4-million in committee travel over past year

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 18, 2017
  • The House of Commons and a panel of MPs that reviews travel budgets for standing committees has approved a total of $2.4-million for committee

Commons okays $2.4-million in committee travel over past year

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 18, 2017
  • The House of Commons and a panel of MPs that reviews travel budgets for standing committees has approved a total of $2.4-million for committee
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, centre right, and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, centre left, prepare to testify before the House Public Safety Committee on Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Commons okays $2.4-million in committee travel over past year

  • The House of Commons and a panel of MPs that reviews travel budgets for standing committees has approved a total of $2.4-million for committee
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 18, 2017
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, centre right, and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, centre left, prepare to testify before the House Public Safety Committee on Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Commons okays $2.4-million in committee travel over past year

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 18, 2017
  • The House of Commons and a panel of MPs that reviews travel budgets for standing committees has approved a total of $2.4-million for committee

Commons okays $2.4-million in committee travel over past year

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 18, 2017
  • The House of Commons and a panel of MPs that reviews travel budgets for standing committees has approved a total of $2.4-million for committee
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, centre right, and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, centre left, prepare to testify before the House Public Safety Committee on Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Cullen to new Democratic Institutions minister: Let’s write election law together

  • NDP MP Nathan Cullen has challenged newly installed Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould to take the bipartisan approach to electoral reform a big step
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 13, 2017
The new Democratic Institutions Minister, Karina Gould, at the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on January 10. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Cullen to new Democratic Institutions minister: Let’s write election law together

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 13, 2017
  • NDP MP Nathan Cullen has challenged newly installed Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould to take the bipartisan approach to electoral reform a big step

Cullen to new Democratic Institutions minister: Let’s write election law together

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 13, 2017
  • NDP MP Nathan Cullen has challenged newly installed Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould to take the bipartisan approach to electoral reform a big step
The new Democratic Institutions Minister, Karina Gould, at the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on January 10. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Trudeau’s cabinet makeover largely a reaction to U.S. political ripples: expert

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shook up key positions in his cabinet on Tuesday as he prepared for the new realities of a Donald Trump
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 11, 2017
Chrystia Freeland, formerly the minister of International Trade, will now be Canada's minister of Foreign Affairs, while retaining control of Canada-U.S. trade relations. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Trudeau’s cabinet makeover largely a reaction to U.S. political ripples: expert

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 11, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shook up key positions in his cabinet on Tuesday as he prepared for the new realities of a Donald Trump

Trudeau’s cabinet makeover largely a reaction to U.S. political ripples: expert

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | January 11, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shook up key positions in his cabinet on Tuesday as he prepared for the new realities of a Donald Trump
Chrystia Freeland, formerly the minister of International Trade, will now be Canada's minister of Foreign Affairs, while retaining control of Canada-U.S. trade relations. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative MP Andrew Scheer surpasses 50 high-profile endorsements for leadership bid

  • Former commons speaker Andrew Scheer retains an overwhelming lead in publicized high-profile leadership endorsements from past and current Conservatives, as well as other politicians,
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 21, 2016
'Conservatives need to offer a different vision than Trudeau, we can’t just be Liberals who are good at math,' quips Mr. Scheer’s website. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative MP Andrew Scheer surpasses 50 high-profile endorsements for leadership bid

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 21, 2016
  • Former commons speaker Andrew Scheer retains an overwhelming lead in publicized high-profile leadership endorsements from past and current Conservatives, as well as other politicians,

Conservative MP Andrew Scheer surpasses 50 high-profile endorsements for leadership bid

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 21, 2016
  • Former commons speaker Andrew Scheer retains an overwhelming lead in publicized high-profile leadership endorsements from past and current Conservatives, as well as other politicians,
'Conservatives need to offer a different vision than Trudeau, we can’t just be Liberals who are good at math,' quips Mr. Scheer’s website. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘Night and Day’ difference between Trudeau’s press relations and Harper’s, say media observers

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has held nine news conferences in Ottawa’s National Press Theatre since the day after he and his party won a
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 16, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has held nine news conferences in Ottawa’s National Press Theatre since the day after he won the 2015 election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘Night and Day’ difference between Trudeau’s press relations and Harper’s, say media observers

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 16, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has held nine news conferences in Ottawa’s National Press Theatre since the day after he and his party won a

‘Night and Day’ difference between Trudeau’s press relations and Harper’s, say media observers

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 16, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has held nine news conferences in Ottawa’s National Press Theatre since the day after he and his party won a
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has held nine news conferences in Ottawa’s National Press Theatre since the day after he won the 2015 election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Only majority of Conservative voters want tighter immigrant screening: Forum Research poll

  • A new poll indicates a healthy majority of Canadians are satisfied with federal screening for immigrants before they’re admitted to Canada—with distrust in the
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 14, 2016
Canadians, including immigrants, want to talk about immigrant screening, says Conservative leadership hopeful Kellie Leitch. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

Only majority of Conservative voters want tighter immigrant screening: Forum Research poll

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 14, 2016
  • A new poll indicates a healthy majority of Canadians are satisfied with federal screening for immigrants before they’re admitted to Canada—with distrust in the

Only majority of Conservative voters want tighter immigrant screening: Forum Research poll

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 14, 2016
  • A new poll indicates a healthy majority of Canadians are satisfied with federal screening for immigrants before they’re admitted to Canada—with distrust in the
Canadians, including immigrants, want to talk about immigrant screening, says Conservative leadership hopeful Kellie Leitch. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

The Liberal Party goes on fundraising blitz in early anticipation of 2019 federal election

  • A Liberal fundraising blitz this week warned the party isn’t feeling overly confident about the 2019 election, and that government accomplishments could “disappear on
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 9, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is one of several Liberals encouraging donors to hand over their dollars this week, so the party can begin to prepare for the 2019 federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

The Liberal Party goes on fundraising blitz in early anticipation of 2019 federal election

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 9, 2016
  • A Liberal fundraising blitz this week warned the party isn’t feeling overly confident about the 2019 election, and that government accomplishments could “disappear on

The Liberal Party goes on fundraising blitz in early anticipation of 2019 federal election

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 9, 2016
  • A Liberal fundraising blitz this week warned the party isn’t feeling overly confident about the 2019 election, and that government accomplishments could “disappear on
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is one of several Liberals encouraging donors to hand over their dollars this week, so the party can begin to prepare for the 2019 federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Competition to replace Canada’s fighter jets could take five years, says Defence Minister Sajjan

  • An open competition to select a new fighter jet to replace Canada’s entire fleet of aging Boeing CF-18 Hornets could take up to five
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 8, 2016
'We’re going to make sure that we have a fair and open competition, making sure that we pick the right aircraft for Canada,' said Mr. Sajjan. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Competition to replace Canada’s fighter jets could take five years, says Defence Minister Sajjan

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 8, 2016
  • An open competition to select a new fighter jet to replace Canada’s entire fleet of aging Boeing CF-18 Hornets could take up to five

Competition to replace Canada’s fighter jets could take five years, says Defence Minister Sajjan

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 8, 2016
  • An open competition to select a new fighter jet to replace Canada’s entire fleet of aging Boeing CF-18 Hornets could take up to five
'We’re going to make sure that we have a fair and open competition, making sure that we pick the right aircraft for Canada,' said Mr. Sajjan. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Government quietly signed F-35 memorandum in March despite election promise

  • The Liberal government signed a “decision memorandum” with the F-35 joint strike fighter office last March that included a possible acquisition of 65 Lockheed
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 7, 2016
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan wrapped up a review of the government's defence policy in July, while his department was keeping its hand in the multinational F-35 program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Government quietly signed F-35 memorandum in March despite election promise

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 7, 2016
  • The Liberal government signed a “decision memorandum” with the F-35 joint strike fighter office last March that included a possible acquisition of 65 Lockheed

Government quietly signed F-35 memorandum in March despite election promise

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 7, 2016
  • The Liberal government signed a “decision memorandum” with the F-35 joint strike fighter office last March that included a possible acquisition of 65 Lockheed
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan wrapped up a review of the government's defence policy in July, while his department was keeping its hand in the multinational F-35 program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Electoral reform committee recommends current voting system be included in referendum on proportional representation

  • A special Commons committee on electoral reform has recommended the government hold a national referendum that would give Canadians a choice between maintaining Canada’s
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 1, 2016
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef has maintained that she does not support a referendum, calling them 'divisive.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Electoral reform committee recommends current voting system be included in referendum on proportional representation

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 1, 2016
  • A special Commons committee on electoral reform has recommended the government hold a national referendum that would give Canadians a choice between maintaining Canada’s

Electoral reform committee recommends current voting system be included in referendum on proportional representation

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 1, 2016
  • A special Commons committee on electoral reform has recommended the government hold a national referendum that would give Canadians a choice between maintaining Canada’s
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef has maintained that she does not support a referendum, calling them 'divisive.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

NDP MP Linda Duncan blasts government over tanker threat to endangered West Coast orcas

  • Linda Duncan, the lone New Democrat MP elected in Alberta, is bucking NDP Premier Rachel Notley’s support for the federal cabinet’s approval of a
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 1, 2016
The National Energy Board determined the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion would have a significant adverse effect on an endangered killer whale population off the shore of Vancouver, due to an increase in oil tanker traffic. Photograph courtesy of Christopher Michel

NDP MP Linda Duncan blasts government over tanker threat to endangered West Coast orcas

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 1, 2016
  • Linda Duncan, the lone New Democrat MP elected in Alberta, is bucking NDP Premier Rachel Notley’s support for the federal cabinet’s approval of a

NDP MP Linda Duncan blasts government over tanker threat to endangered West Coast orcas

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | December 1, 2016
  • Linda Duncan, the lone New Democrat MP elected in Alberta, is bucking NDP Premier Rachel Notley’s support for the federal cabinet’s approval of a
The National Energy Board determined the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion would have a significant adverse effect on an endangered killer whale population off the shore of Vancouver, due to an increase in oil tanker traffic. Photograph courtesy of Christopher Michel

Liberal government breaks international ground with registry of prospective voters as young as 14

  • The Conservative party is questioning the Liberal’s proposal to establish a new “register of future electors” at Elections Canada that would include vital statistics
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 25, 2016
'Over and over, we heard from Canadians that we need to do more to include young people in our democracy,' Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef told reporters after she tabled the Election Act amendments in the House of Commons. 'Yes, Canadian youth voted in large numbers in 2015 than compared to 2011, but we can’t take that for granted,' she added. The Hill Times photograph by Jean-Marc Carisse

Liberal government breaks international ground with registry of prospective voters as young as 14

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 25, 2016
  • The Conservative party is questioning the Liberal’s proposal to establish a new “register of future electors” at Elections Canada that would include vital statistics

Liberal government breaks international ground with registry of prospective voters as young as 14

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 25, 2016
  • The Conservative party is questioning the Liberal’s proposal to establish a new “register of future electors” at Elections Canada that would include vital statistics
'Over and over, we heard from Canadians that we need to do more to include young people in our democracy,' Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef told reporters after she tabled the Election Act amendments in the House of Commons. 'Yes, Canadian youth voted in large numbers in 2015 than compared to 2011, but we can’t take that for granted,' she added. The Hill Times photograph by Jean-Marc Carisse

NDP leadership: Charlie Angus has edge among NDP supporters, poll suggests

  • Northern Ontario New Democrat MP Charlie Angus has not yet declared an intention to run for the NDP leadership, but a new poll suggests
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 23, 2016
'I’m getting lots of positive calls from across the country, and I’m very honoured,' said NDP MP Charlie Angus after being informed of the survey results. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash

NDP leadership: Charlie Angus has edge among NDP supporters, poll suggests

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 23, 2016
  • Northern Ontario New Democrat MP Charlie Angus has not yet declared an intention to run for the NDP leadership, but a new poll suggests

NDP leadership: Charlie Angus has edge among NDP supporters, poll suggests

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 23, 2016
  • Northern Ontario New Democrat MP Charlie Angus has not yet declared an intention to run for the NDP leadership, but a new poll suggests
'I’m getting lots of positive calls from across the country, and I’m very honoured,' said NDP MP Charlie Angus after being informed of the survey results. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash

American internet users on Immigration Canada website turned into several-day storm after Trump’s election

  • The blizzard of internet user sessions from south of the Canadian border that temporarily crashed the Canadian Immigration department’s website on U.S. election day
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 22, 2016
After Mr. Trump had delivered his victory speech, and defeated Democrat contender Hillary Clinton had conceded on Nov. 9, the department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada was inundated with more than 740,000 user sessions originating from U.S. IP addresses, the department says. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore.

American internet users on Immigration Canada website turned into several-day storm after Trump’s election

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 22, 2016
  • The blizzard of internet user sessions from south of the Canadian border that temporarily crashed the Canadian Immigration department’s website on U.S. election day

American internet users on Immigration Canada website turned into several-day storm after Trump’s election

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 22, 2016
  • The blizzard of internet user sessions from south of the Canadian border that temporarily crashed the Canadian Immigration department’s website on U.S. election day
After Mr. Trump had delivered his victory speech, and defeated Democrat contender Hillary Clinton had conceded on Nov. 9, the department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada was inundated with more than 740,000 user sessions originating from U.S. IP addresses, the department says. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore.

More than 60 per cent of Canadians would prefer majority government: Forum Poll

  • Two-thirds of voting-age Canadians would want a majority government if a federal election were held today, a new Forum Research poll indicates. The findings,
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 18, 2016
'All of this conversation, from day one we’ve learned that it’s about trade-offs; there are different things that different systems do well,' says NDP democratic reform critic Nathan Cullen, centre, referring to voting systems. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

More than 60 per cent of Canadians would prefer majority government: Forum Poll

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 18, 2016
  • Two-thirds of voting-age Canadians would want a majority government if a federal election were held today, a new Forum Research poll indicates. The findings,

More than 60 per cent of Canadians would prefer majority government: Forum Poll

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 18, 2016
  • Two-thirds of voting-age Canadians would want a majority government if a federal election were held today, a new Forum Research poll indicates. The findings,
'All of this conversation, from day one we’ve learned that it’s about trade-offs; there are different things that different systems do well,' says NDP democratic reform critic Nathan Cullen, centre, referring to voting systems. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

All-party consensus still lacking as House Electoral Reform Committee enters final stretch

  • PARLIAMENT HILL —A special House of Commons committee that spent nearly four months gathering expert testimony and public views across the country on reforms to
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 17, 2016
'All I can say is I’m still hoping we have a consensus report, but it’s clearly harder slogging than I thought it would be,' says Green Party Leader and House Electoral Reform Committee member Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

All-party consensus still lacking as House Electoral Reform Committee enters final stretch

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 17, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL —A special House of Commons committee that spent nearly four months gathering expert testimony and public views across the country on reforms to

All-party consensus still lacking as House Electoral Reform Committee enters final stretch

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 17, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL —A special House of Commons committee that spent nearly four months gathering expert testimony and public views across the country on reforms to
'All I can say is I’m still hoping we have a consensus report, but it’s clearly harder slogging than I thought it would be,' says Green Party Leader and House Electoral Reform Committee member Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

MPs startled by $6.6-million price tag on Parliament Hill wall

  • Several MPs were taken aback this week to learn that the cost to replace a crumbling 400-metre stone wall with a new masonry wall
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 16, 2016
The wall marking the boundary between the walking path around Parliament Hill and embankment was restored over five years, finishing this year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

MPs startled by $6.6-million price tag on Parliament Hill wall

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 16, 2016
  • Several MPs were taken aback this week to learn that the cost to replace a crumbling 400-metre stone wall with a new masonry wall

MPs startled by $6.6-million price tag on Parliament Hill wall

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 16, 2016
  • Several MPs were taken aback this week to learn that the cost to replace a crumbling 400-metre stone wall with a new masonry wall
The wall marking the boundary between the walking path around Parliament Hill and embankment was restored over five years, finishing this year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Globe and Mail head wants ‘level playing field’ in battle for ads with CBC

  • The CBC came under fire Tuesday at the Commons committee inquiry into the effect of the digital news revolution on media and communities, as the
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 15, 2016
Globe and Mail publisher Phillip Crawley, right, testifies at the House Heritage Committee on Nov. 15. Also pictured is Jean-François Dumas, president of Influence Communication. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Globe and Mail head wants ‘level playing field’ in battle for ads with CBC

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 15, 2016
  • The CBC came under fire Tuesday at the Commons committee inquiry into the effect of the digital news revolution on media and communities, as the

Globe and Mail head wants ‘level playing field’ in battle for ads with CBC

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 15, 2016
  • The CBC came under fire Tuesday at the Commons committee inquiry into the effect of the digital news revolution on media and communities, as the
Globe and Mail publisher Phillip Crawley, right, testifies at the House Heritage Committee on Nov. 15. Also pictured is Jean-François Dumas, president of Influence Communication. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative leadership candidate Obhrai says he received emails telling him to ‘leave Canada’ after Leitch released immigration plan

  • Long-time Calgary Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai says his early opposition to fellow Tory MP Kellie Leitch’s plan to screen refugees, immigrants, and visitors to
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 10, 2016
Conservative leadership candidate Deepak Obhrai says 'Kellie Leitch's admiration of Donald Trump does not fit into my vision of Canada.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative leadership candidate Obhrai says he received emails telling him to ‘leave Canada’ after Leitch released immigration plan

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 10, 2016
  • Long-time Calgary Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai says his early opposition to fellow Tory MP Kellie Leitch’s plan to screen refugees, immigrants, and visitors to

Conservative leadership candidate Obhrai says he received emails telling him to ‘leave Canada’ after Leitch released immigration plan

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 10, 2016
  • Long-time Calgary Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai says his early opposition to fellow Tory MP Kellie Leitch’s plan to screen refugees, immigrants, and visitors to
Conservative leadership candidate Deepak Obhrai says 'Kellie Leitch's admiration of Donald Trump does not fit into my vision of Canada.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Kellie Leitch wants to be lightning rod, Raitt looking to future, says Nik Nanos

  • The only two women in a current field of 12 Conservative leadership candidates could emerge as the leading options for the Tory rank and
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 9, 2016
'I think it would be fair to say that Kellie Leitch is trying to win on the old franchise, ‘let’s be focused, let’s be super efficient at delivering our vote, and let’s practise wedge politics,' said pollster Nik Nanos. 'What’s clear is that Lisa Raitt is trying to position herself as someone who can take the party into the future.' The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Kellie Leitch wants to be lightning rod, Raitt looking to future, says Nik Nanos

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 9, 2016
  • The only two women in a current field of 12 Conservative leadership candidates could emerge as the leading options for the Tory rank and

Kellie Leitch wants to be lightning rod, Raitt looking to future, says Nik Nanos

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 9, 2016
  • The only two women in a current field of 12 Conservative leadership candidates could emerge as the leading options for the Tory rank and
'I think it would be fair to say that Kellie Leitch is trying to win on the old franchise, ‘let’s be focused, let’s be super efficient at delivering our vote, and let’s practise wedge politics,' said pollster Nik Nanos. 'What’s clear is that Lisa Raitt is trying to position herself as someone who can take the party into the future.' The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Leitch’s fundraising swells in September during ‘Canadian values’ controversy

  • Conservative MP Kellie Leitch’s explosive proposal to screen refugees, immigrants, and visitors to Canada for “Canadian values” didn’t hurt her fundraising campaign in September—in
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 8, 2016
Ms. Leitch’s contributions jumped from a low of $31,560 in July, with only 64 contributions during the month, to $128,020 and a total of 561 contributions in September. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Leitch’s fundraising swells in September during ‘Canadian values’ controversy

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 8, 2016
  • Conservative MP Kellie Leitch’s explosive proposal to screen refugees, immigrants, and visitors to Canada for “Canadian values” didn’t hurt her fundraising campaign in September—in

Leitch’s fundraising swells in September during ‘Canadian values’ controversy

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 8, 2016
  • Conservative MP Kellie Leitch’s explosive proposal to screen refugees, immigrants, and visitors to Canada for “Canadian values” didn’t hurt her fundraising campaign in September—in
Ms. Leitch’s contributions jumped from a low of $31,560 in July, with only 64 contributions during the month, to $128,020 and a total of 561 contributions in September. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds to serve up both good, bad news to weather looming pipeline storms: lawyer

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet have three weeks to make a final decision on the fate of one of the most controversial
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 2, 2016
'The mandated timeline for the government’s decision on the Northern Gateway project is on or before Nov. 25, 2016,' said a spokesperson for Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr, pictured. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Feds to serve up both good, bad news to weather looming pipeline storms: lawyer

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 2, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet have three weeks to make a final decision on the fate of one of the most controversial

Feds to serve up both good, bad news to weather looming pipeline storms: lawyer

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 2, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet have three weeks to make a final decision on the fate of one of the most controversial
'The mandated timeline for the government’s decision on the Northern Gateway project is on or before Nov. 25, 2016,' said a spokesperson for Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr, pictured. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

$17.5-million spent on security during Obama visit: fiscal update to Parliament

  • The federal government spent $17.5-million on security when U.S. President Barack Obama visited Ottawa for a summit of North America’s three national leaders last
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 1, 2016
Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the fall economic update today in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

$17.5-million spent on security during Obama visit: fiscal update to Parliament

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 1, 2016
  • The federal government spent $17.5-million on security when U.S. President Barack Obama visited Ottawa for a summit of North America’s three national leaders last

$17.5-million spent on security during Obama visit: fiscal update to Parliament

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | November 1, 2016
  • The federal government spent $17.5-million on security when U.S. President Barack Obama visited Ottawa for a summit of North America’s three national leaders last
Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the fall economic update today in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Trudeau’s travel costs to U.S. state dinner are in, Margaret Trudeau expenses excluded

  • The expenses are in for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s glamorous trip to Washington last March for a state dinner hosted by President Barack Obama,
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 28, 2016
Prime Minister Trudeau's invitation to the White House for a state dinner was notable, as it was the first presidential state dinner honouring Canada since 1997, when Mr. Chrétien and former president Bill Clinton were in office. Photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

Trudeau’s travel costs to U.S. state dinner are in, Margaret Trudeau expenses excluded

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 28, 2016
  • The expenses are in for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s glamorous trip to Washington last March for a state dinner hosted by President Barack Obama,

Trudeau’s travel costs to U.S. state dinner are in, Margaret Trudeau expenses excluded

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 28, 2016
  • The expenses are in for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s glamorous trip to Washington last March for a state dinner hosted by President Barack Obama,
Prime Minister Trudeau's invitation to the White House for a state dinner was notable, as it was the first presidential state dinner honouring Canada since 1997, when Mr. Chrétien and former president Bill Clinton were in office. Photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

Trudeau holds to Senate reform pledge; no bagmen, backroomers in appointment recommendations

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held to his promise of reforming Canada’s unelected Senate Thursday, with a second round of nominees for appointment who have
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 27, 2016
Diane Griffin, a PEI leader of advocacy for conservation of natural areas, was one of nine new Senators nominated today. Photograph courtesy of Nature Conservancy of Canada

Trudeau holds to Senate reform pledge; no bagmen, backroomers in appointment recommendations

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 27, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held to his promise of reforming Canada’s unelected Senate Thursday, with a second round of nominees for appointment who have

Trudeau holds to Senate reform pledge; no bagmen, backroomers in appointment recommendations

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 27, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held to his promise of reforming Canada’s unelected Senate Thursday, with a second round of nominees for appointment who have
Diane Griffin, a PEI leader of advocacy for conservation of natural areas, was one of nine new Senators nominated today. Photograph courtesy of Nature Conservancy of Canada

Maxime Bernier ahead in leadership poll of Conservative party members

  • Quebéc MP Maxime Bernier is leading the pack in a national survey of card-carrying Conservatives eligible to vote when the official opposition party selects
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 20, 2016
Conservative leadership candidate Maxime Bernier and interim leader Rona Ambrose in February 2016. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Maxime Bernier ahead in leadership poll of Conservative party members

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 20, 2016
  • Quebéc MP Maxime Bernier is leading the pack in a national survey of card-carrying Conservatives eligible to vote when the official opposition party selects

Maxime Bernier ahead in leadership poll of Conservative party members

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 20, 2016
  • Quebéc MP Maxime Bernier is leading the pack in a national survey of card-carrying Conservatives eligible to vote when the official opposition party selects
Conservative leadership candidate Maxime Bernier and interim leader Rona Ambrose in February 2016. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative letter to electors claims Liberal scheme to rig next election

  • A House of Commons mail-out to electors from an unknown number of Conservative MPs alleges a government plan to “rig” the next federal election
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 19, 2016
A Conservative mail-out tells electors that Liberal members of the House Electoral Reform Committee will 'determine how all Canadians vote.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative letter to electors claims Liberal scheme to rig next election

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 19, 2016
  • A House of Commons mail-out to electors from an unknown number of Conservative MPs alleges a government plan to “rig” the next federal election

Conservative letter to electors claims Liberal scheme to rig next election

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | October 19, 2016
  • A House of Commons mail-out to electors from an unknown number of Conservative MPs alleges a government plan to “rig” the next federal election
A Conservative mail-out tells electors that Liberal members of the House Electoral Reform Committee will 'determine how all Canadians vote.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
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Senate likely to pass assisted dying bill, but not before deadline

  • The Liberal government’s contentious legislation that would create a legal regime for medical assistance in dying in cases where people are suffering from severe
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | June 1, 2016
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and Health Minister Jane Philpott speak to reporters on the contentious assisted-dying bill, which passed final reading in the House of Commons Tuesday night. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Senate likely to pass assisted dying bill, but not before deadline

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | June 1, 2016
  • The Liberal government’s contentious legislation that would create a legal regime for medical assistance in dying in cases where people are suffering from severe

Senate likely to pass assisted dying bill, but not before deadline

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | June 1, 2016
  • The Liberal government’s contentious legislation that would create a legal regime for medical assistance in dying in cases where people are suffering from severe
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and Health Minister Jane Philpott speak to reporters on the contentious assisted-dying bill, which passed final reading in the House of Commons Tuesday night. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Liberal constitution passes easily as Trudeau rallies troops

  • WINNIPEG—Buoyed Liberal party members wrapped up their first national convention since last October’s federal election with a nearly-unanimous vote in support of an unprecedented overhaul
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 29, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau address Liberals at the party's national convention in Winnipeg on Saturday. Photograph courtesy of Allan Thompson's Twitter

Liberal constitution passes easily as Trudeau rallies troops

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 29, 2016
  • WINNIPEG—Buoyed Liberal party members wrapped up their first national convention since last October’s federal election with a nearly-unanimous vote in support of an unprecedented overhaul

Liberal constitution passes easily as Trudeau rallies troops

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 29, 2016
  • WINNIPEG—Buoyed Liberal party members wrapped up their first national convention since last October’s federal election with a nearly-unanimous vote in support of an unprecedented overhaul
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau address Liberals at the party's national convention in Winnipeg on Saturday. Photograph courtesy of Allan Thompson's Twitter

Liberal brass guarantees grassroots will shape new constitution bylaws

  • Grassroots Liberals who opposed a new party constitution out of concerns local levels of the party would lose control to the party leader and a
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 28, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voting on at the Liberal convention on Saturday. Photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti Twitter account.

Liberal brass guarantees grassroots will shape new constitution bylaws

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 28, 2016
  • Grassroots Liberals who opposed a new party constitution out of concerns local levels of the party would lose control to the party leader and a

Liberal brass guarantees grassroots will shape new constitution bylaws

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 28, 2016
  • Grassroots Liberals who opposed a new party constitution out of concerns local levels of the party would lose control to the party leader and a
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voting on at the Liberal convention on Saturday. Photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti Twitter account.

Last-minute amendment to Liberal constitution lessens central control

  • WINNIPEG—The governing board of the Liberal Party tabled last minute amendments Thursday to a contentious new constitution that would eliminate provincial and territorial wings
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 28, 2016
From the left, Thomas Dececchi, Peggy Hutchison, and Tom Addison, who are all officials from Ontario Liberal riding associations, attempt to drum up opposition to the proposed constitution of the Liberal Party at the party convention in Winnipeg. The Hill Times photograph by Tim Nuametz

Last-minute amendment to Liberal constitution lessens central control

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 28, 2016
  • WINNIPEG—The governing board of the Liberal Party tabled last minute amendments Thursday to a contentious new constitution that would eliminate provincial and territorial wings

Last-minute amendment to Liberal constitution lessens central control

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 28, 2016
  • WINNIPEG—The governing board of the Liberal Party tabled last minute amendments Thursday to a contentious new constitution that would eliminate provincial and territorial wings
From the left, Thomas Dececchi, Peggy Hutchison, and Tom Addison, who are all officials from Ontario Liberal riding associations, attempt to drum up opposition to the proposed constitution of the Liberal Party at the party convention in Winnipeg. The Hill Times photograph by Tim Nuametz

Liberal convention delegates question party overhaul, lack of details before key vote

  • WINNIPEG – Sweeping changes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and senior Liberals have proposed for the party’s constitution—including the replacement of the party membership system
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 27, 2016
Treasury Board President Scott Brison, pictured here in a file photo, defended the decision to open up party membership to anyone who wants to register, for free, as a Liberal. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright.

Liberal convention delegates question party overhaul, lack of details before key vote

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 27, 2016
  • WINNIPEG – Sweeping changes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and senior Liberals have proposed for the party’s constitution—including the replacement of the party membership system

Liberal convention delegates question party overhaul, lack of details before key vote

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 27, 2016
  • WINNIPEG – Sweeping changes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and senior Liberals have proposed for the party’s constitution—including the replacement of the party membership system
Treasury Board President Scott Brison, pictured here in a file photo, defended the decision to open up party membership to anyone who wants to register, for free, as a Liberal. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright.

A new Liberal constitution and 80 policy resolutions will make for a busy convention

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will likely appreciate the day he took off in Japan this week by the time he arrives in Winnipeg, Manitoba
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 26, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks in front of party supporters after being named the winner of the 2015 federal election. This Saturday, he will speak again in front of the Liberal party at the biennial convention. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright.

A new Liberal constitution and 80 policy resolutions will make for a busy convention

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 26, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will likely appreciate the day he took off in Japan this week by the time he arrives in Winnipeg, Manitoba

A new Liberal constitution and 80 policy resolutions will make for a busy convention

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 26, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will likely appreciate the day he took off in Japan this week by the time he arrives in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks in front of party supporters after being named the winner of the 2015 federal election. This Saturday, he will speak again in front of the Liberal party at the biennial convention. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright.

Reports to UN show extent Canada could miss greenhouse gas targets

  • Recent reports Canada submitted to the United Nations show the extent by which Canada could miss targets on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. A Canadian report Environment
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 25, 2016
A chart from Canada's second biennial report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in February. Environment and Climate Change Canada report screenshot

Reports to UN show extent Canada could miss greenhouse gas targets

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 25, 2016
  • Recent reports Canada submitted to the United Nations show the extent by which Canada could miss targets on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. A Canadian report Environment

Reports to UN show extent Canada could miss greenhouse gas targets

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 25, 2016
  • Recent reports Canada submitted to the United Nations show the extent by which Canada could miss targets on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. A Canadian report Environment
A chart from Canada's second biennial report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in February. Environment and Climate Change Canada report screenshot

Liberals pull controversial motion after a day of upheaval in the House

  • To shouts and applause from opposition MPs, the Liberal government withdrew an unprecedented motion Wednesday that would have given Cabinet absolute control over House
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 19, 2016
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, Bloc Québécois MP Luc Thériault, NDP House Leader Peter Julian, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May united to hold a press conference denouncing the Government Motion No. 6, and referring to it as a 'spiteful act of retribution.' The Hill Times Photograph by Rachel Aiello

Liberals pull controversial motion after a day of upheaval in the House

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 19, 2016
  • To shouts and applause from opposition MPs, the Liberal government withdrew an unprecedented motion Wednesday that would have given Cabinet absolute control over House

Liberals pull controversial motion after a day of upheaval in the House

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 19, 2016
  • To shouts and applause from opposition MPs, the Liberal government withdrew an unprecedented motion Wednesday that would have given Cabinet absolute control over House
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, Bloc Québécois MP Luc Thériault, NDP House Leader Peter Julian, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May united to hold a press conference denouncing the Government Motion No. 6, and referring to it as a 'spiteful act of retribution.' The Hill Times Photograph by Rachel Aiello

Tory’s fundraiser advertised as both ‘Fort McMurray fire charity event’ and ‘party leader’s first rally event.’

  • The Conservative electoral district association that organizes on behalf of Conservative MP Bob Saroya in Markham, Ont., is offering free entry to a $400-a-ticket
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 14, 2016
Conservative MP Bob Saroya's. Bob Saroya Twitter photo.

Tory’s fundraiser advertised as both ‘Fort McMurray fire charity event’ and ‘party leader’s first rally event.’

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 14, 2016
  • The Conservative electoral district association that organizes on behalf of Conservative MP Bob Saroya in Markham, Ont., is offering free entry to a $400-a-ticket

Tory’s fundraiser advertised as both ‘Fort McMurray fire charity event’ and ‘party leader’s first rally event.’

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 14, 2016
  • The Conservative electoral district association that organizes on behalf of Conservative MP Bob Saroya in Markham, Ont., is offering free entry to a $400-a-ticket
Conservative MP Bob Saroya's. Bob Saroya Twitter photo.

Secret Commons Board in stalemate with Bloc Québécois over House funding

  • The secretive and powerful governing board of the House of Commons and the Bloc Québécois are at an impasse over a request from the
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 13, 2016
House Leader Dominic LeBlanc sits on the Commons Board of Internal Economy, which has held several meetings reviewing how Bloc Québécois MPs can use their individual office funds to help support the now larger party, which is two seats shy of having official party designation. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Secret Commons Board in stalemate with Bloc Québécois over House funding

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 13, 2016
  • The secretive and powerful governing board of the House of Commons and the Bloc Québécois are at an impasse over a request from the

Secret Commons Board in stalemate with Bloc Québécois over House funding

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 13, 2016
  • The secretive and powerful governing board of the House of Commons and the Bloc Québécois are at an impasse over a request from the
House Leader Dominic LeBlanc sits on the Commons Board of Internal Economy, which has held several meetings reviewing how Bloc Québécois MPs can use their individual office funds to help support the now larger party, which is two seats shy of having official party designation. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Senate governing committee may review Duffy expenses, despite trial verdict

  • Senator Mike Duffy may not be off the hook yet for $124,000 in travel and consulting contract expenses that led to RCMP fraud and
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 11, 2016
Senator Mike Duffy may not be off the hook yet for $124,000 in travel and consulting contract expenses that led to charges that were ultimately dismissed by Ontario Court of Justice Judge Charles Vaillancourt. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Senate governing committee may review Duffy expenses, despite trial verdict

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 11, 2016
  • Senator Mike Duffy may not be off the hook yet for $124,000 in travel and consulting contract expenses that led to RCMP fraud and

Senate governing committee may review Duffy expenses, despite trial verdict

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 11, 2016
  • Senator Mike Duffy may not be off the hook yet for $124,000 in travel and consulting contract expenses that led to RCMP fraud and
Senator Mike Duffy may not be off the hook yet for $124,000 in travel and consulting contract expenses that led to charges that were ultimately dismissed by Ontario Court of Justice Judge Charles Vaillancourt. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

NDP fundraising plunge stirs leadership talk under Mulcair

  • The worst fundraising quarter for federal New Democrats since 2011 has added incentive for the party’s hierarchy and MPs to speed up a leadership
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 5, 2016
The first quarter fundraising results could signal unease over the lack of solid leadership, after outgoing leader Tom Mulcair (pictured) received only 48 per cent support at the NDP convention in April. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

NDP fundraising plunge stirs leadership talk under Mulcair

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 5, 2016
  • The worst fundraising quarter for federal New Democrats since 2011 has added incentive for the party’s hierarchy and MPs to speed up a leadership

NDP fundraising plunge stirs leadership talk under Mulcair

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 5, 2016
  • The worst fundraising quarter for federal New Democrats since 2011 has added incentive for the party’s hierarchy and MPs to speed up a leadership
The first quarter fundraising results could signal unease over the lack of solid leadership, after outgoing leader Tom Mulcair (pictured) received only 48 per cent support at the NDP convention in April. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Liberals order investigation into possible citizenship fraud

  • Citizenship Minister John McCallum has ordered an investigation into Canadian citizenship approvals that might have been obtained fraudulently, following a scathing report from Auditor
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 4, 2016
The federal government has promised to launch an investigation following a report by Auditor General Michael Ferguson that highlighted missed opportunities to stop citizenship fraud. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Liberals order investigation into possible citizenship fraud

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 4, 2016
  • Citizenship Minister John McCallum has ordered an investigation into Canadian citizenship approvals that might have been obtained fraudulently, following a scathing report from Auditor

Liberals order investigation into possible citizenship fraud

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 4, 2016
  • Citizenship Minister John McCallum has ordered an investigation into Canadian citizenship approvals that might have been obtained fraudulently, following a scathing report from Auditor
The federal government has promised to launch an investigation following a report by Auditor General Michael Ferguson that highlighted missed opportunities to stop citizenship fraud. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

CPC donors made multiple contributions in election years, totaling almost $10,000 over limit

  • Three Conservative party supporters have separately acknowledged they exceeded Canada Elections Act contribution limits for candidates, nomination contestants and electoral district associations to a
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 2, 2016
One Conservative party supporter contributed a total of $3,350 to two Conservative electoral districts and five Conservative candidates in Ontario, including to Lisa Raitt in September 2008. Ms. Raitt was the former labour minister, and is now a prospective candidate for the leadership of the Conservative party. In the 2008 election, Ms. Raitt defeated Garth Turner. The Hill Times Photograph by Steve Gerecke

CPC donors made multiple contributions in election years, totaling almost $10,000 over limit

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 2, 2016
  • Three Conservative party supporters have separately acknowledged they exceeded Canada Elections Act contribution limits for candidates, nomination contestants and electoral district associations to a

CPC donors made multiple contributions in election years, totaling almost $10,000 over limit

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | May 2, 2016
  • Three Conservative party supporters have separately acknowledged they exceeded Canada Elections Act contribution limits for candidates, nomination contestants and electoral district associations to a
One Conservative party supporter contributed a total of $3,350 to two Conservative electoral districts and five Conservative candidates in Ontario, including to Lisa Raitt in September 2008. Ms. Raitt was the former labour minister, and is now a prospective candidate for the leadership of the Conservative party. In the 2008 election, Ms. Raitt defeated Garth Turner. The Hill Times Photograph by Steve Gerecke

AG denies Harper lawyer suggestion he will audit Duffy expenses with trial over

  • Auditor General Michael Ferguson does not intend to conduct an audit on Senator Mike Duffy’s travel, housing and contract expenses following his acquittal on
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 27, 2016
Senator Mike Duffy arrives at the court house on April 21, the day he was acquitted of 31 charges. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

AG denies Harper lawyer suggestion he will audit Duffy expenses with trial over

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 27, 2016
  • Auditor General Michael Ferguson does not intend to conduct an audit on Senator Mike Duffy’s travel, housing and contract expenses following his acquittal on

AG denies Harper lawyer suggestion he will audit Duffy expenses with trial over

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 27, 2016
  • Auditor General Michael Ferguson does not intend to conduct an audit on Senator Mike Duffy’s travel, housing and contract expenses following his acquittal on
Senator Mike Duffy arrives at the court house on April 21, the day he was acquitted of 31 charges. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Mike Duffy swears oath to Queen, pension last hurdle

  • Senator Mike Duffy swore an oath to the Queen and signed and renewed a declaration of qualification to be a senator at least four
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 26, 2016
P.E.I. Sen. Mike Duffy, pictured April 21 on his way out of court, faced 31 charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery. Last week, he was exonerated of all charges by Judge Charles Vaillancourt. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Mike Duffy swears oath to Queen, pension last hurdle

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 26, 2016
  • Senator Mike Duffy swore an oath to the Queen and signed and renewed a declaration of qualification to be a senator at least four

Mike Duffy swears oath to Queen, pension last hurdle

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 26, 2016
  • Senator Mike Duffy swore an oath to the Queen and signed and renewed a declaration of qualification to be a senator at least four
P.E.I. Sen. Mike Duffy, pictured April 21 on his way out of court, faced 31 charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery. Last week, he was exonerated of all charges by Judge Charles Vaillancourt. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Liberal Party employs elite fundraising ‘bundlers’ while broadening grassroots

  • The Liberal Party has adopted a new elite category for fundraising that encourages “bundling”—a U.S. term for networking among well-connected contacts to round up
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 20, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured March 22 at a Hill party after releasing his government's federal budget, and top officials in the Liberal Party are promising special recognition for 'bundlers' who can round up at least ten people willing to donate the legal maximum to the party each year. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Liberal Party employs elite fundraising ‘bundlers’ while broadening grassroots

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 20, 2016
  • The Liberal Party has adopted a new elite category for fundraising that encourages “bundling”—a U.S. term for networking among well-connected contacts to round up

Liberal Party employs elite fundraising ‘bundlers’ while broadening grassroots

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 20, 2016
  • The Liberal Party has adopted a new elite category for fundraising that encourages “bundling”—a U.S. term for networking among well-connected contacts to round up
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured March 22 at a Hill party after releasing his government's federal budget, and top officials in the Liberal Party are promising special recognition for 'bundlers' who can round up at least ten people willing to donate the legal maximum to the party each year. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Justin Trudeau, party brass set to gain more power over campaigns, policy under new proposed Liberal constitution

  • A ground-breaking new Liberal party constitution that would eliminate traditional party memberships and open the party’s doors to any person who signs up as
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 15, 2016
Justin Trudeau after he won the leadership race in April 2013. The new Liberal constitution lists the party leader as the first title at the head of the list of the party’s executive, while the existing constitution only lists the leader as one of several “additional” voting members of the board, along with a representative from the caucus. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Justin Trudeau, party brass set to gain more power over campaigns, policy under new proposed Liberal constitution

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 15, 2016
  • A ground-breaking new Liberal party constitution that would eliminate traditional party memberships and open the party’s doors to any person who signs up as

Justin Trudeau, party brass set to gain more power over campaigns, policy under new proposed Liberal constitution

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 15, 2016
  • A ground-breaking new Liberal party constitution that would eliminate traditional party memberships and open the party’s doors to any person who signs up as
Justin Trudeau after he won the leadership race in April 2013. The new Liberal constitution lists the party leader as the first title at the head of the list of the party’s executive, while the existing constitution only lists the leader as one of several “additional” voting members of the board, along with a representative from the caucus. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Commons Speaker urges Tories to ‘act like adults’ in Anti-Bullying Day clash

  • House of Commons Speaker Geoff Regan once again admonished Conservative Members of Parliament Wednesday, calling a dozen of them out for “mocking” Liberal MP Francois-Philippe
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 14, 2016
House of Commons Speaker Geoff Regan has been refereeing animated clashes between MPs during Question Period. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Commons Speaker urges Tories to ‘act like adults’ in Anti-Bullying Day clash

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 14, 2016
  • House of Commons Speaker Geoff Regan once again admonished Conservative Members of Parliament Wednesday, calling a dozen of them out for “mocking” Liberal MP Francois-Philippe

Commons Speaker urges Tories to ‘act like adults’ in Anti-Bullying Day clash

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 14, 2016
  • House of Commons Speaker Geoff Regan once again admonished Conservative Members of Parliament Wednesday, calling a dozen of them out for “mocking” Liberal MP Francois-Philippe
House of Commons Speaker Geoff Regan has been refereeing animated clashes between MPs during Question Period. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

MP airline expenses plunge as reporting requirements beefed

  • Members of Parliament dramatically reduced spending on free air travel for return trips anywhere in Canada and also sharply curtailed hospitality expenses as the
News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 13, 2016
NDP MP Peter Julian, the NDP House leader and Board of Internal Economy member: “Maybe the excesses of the Senate have had a positive impact.” The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

MP airline expenses plunge as reporting requirements beefed

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 13, 2016
  • Members of Parliament dramatically reduced spending on free air travel for return trips anywhere in Canada and also sharply curtailed hospitality expenses as the

MP airline expenses plunge as reporting requirements beefed

News | BY TIM NAUMETZ | April 13, 2016
  • Members of Parliament dramatically reduced spending on free air travel for return trips anywhere in Canada and also sharply curtailed hospitality expenses as the
NDP MP Peter Julian, the NDP House leader and Board of Internal Economy member: “Maybe the excesses of the Senate have had a positive impact.” The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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