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A big donation for the future of Indigenous-led education with ITK and GG Simon, and the Irish paint SJAM green with PMJT

  • Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami celebrate the Mastercard Foundation's $50-million gift towards a new university, and the Embassy of Ireland hosts its annual Irish Night on
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 28, 2024
Jennifer Brennan, Mastercard Foundation’s senior director of Canada programs, left, and ITK president Natan Obed at the Inuit Nunangat University reception, and Irish Ambassador John Concannon delivers remarks at Irish Night on the Hill in SJAM on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A big donation for the future of Indigenous-led education with ITK and GG Simon, and the Irish paint SJAM green with PMJT

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 28, 2024
  • Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami celebrate the Mastercard Foundation's $50-million gift towards a new university, and the Embassy of Ireland hosts its annual Irish Night on

A big donation for the future of Indigenous-led education with ITK and GG Simon, and the Irish paint SJAM green with PMJT

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 28, 2024
  • Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami celebrate the Mastercard Foundation's $50-million gift towards a new university, and the Embassy of Ireland hosts its annual Irish Night on
Jennifer Brennan, Mastercard Foundation’s senior director of Canada programs, left, and ITK president Natan Obed at the Inuit Nunangat University reception, and Irish Ambassador John Concannon delivers remarks at Irish Night on the Hill in SJAM on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A big donation for the future of Indigenous-led education with ITK and GG Simon, and the Irish paint SJAM green with PMJT

  • Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami celebrate the Mastercard Foundation's $50-million gift towards a new university, and the Embassy of Ireland hosts its annual Irish Night on
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 28, 2024
Jennifer Brennan, Mastercard Foundation’s senior director of Canada programs, left, and ITK president Natan Obed at the Inuit Nunangat University reception, and Irish Ambassador John Concannon delivers remarks at Irish Night on the Hill in SJAM on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A big donation for the future of Indigenous-led education with ITK and GG Simon, and the Irish paint SJAM green with PMJT

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 28, 2024
  • Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami celebrate the Mastercard Foundation's $50-million gift towards a new university, and the Embassy of Ireland hosts its annual Irish Night on

A big donation for the future of Indigenous-led education with ITK and GG Simon, and the Irish paint SJAM green with PMJT

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 28, 2024
  • Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami celebrate the Mastercard Foundation's $50-million gift towards a new university, and the Embassy of Ireland hosts its annual Irish Night on
Jennifer Brennan, Mastercard Foundation’s senior director of Canada programs, left, and ITK president Natan Obed at the Inuit Nunangat University reception, and Irish Ambassador John Concannon delivers remarks at Irish Night on the Hill in SJAM on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Where’s the starting line?

  • Over the past few years, we have polled Canadians—and specifically young women—about the path and pursuit of office. Canadians know politics can be a
Opinion | BY CHI NGUYEN | November 28, 2024
Participants at the Women's March in Ottawa protesting against then-U.S. president Donald Trump's crude remarks about grabbing women by the 'pussy' on Jan. 21, 2017. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Where’s the starting line?

Opinion | BY CHI NGUYEN | November 28, 2024
  • Over the past few years, we have polled Canadians—and specifically young women—about the path and pursuit of office. Canadians know politics can be a

Where’s the starting line?

Opinion | BY CHI NGUYEN | November 28, 2024
  • Over the past few years, we have polled Canadians—and specifically young women—about the path and pursuit of office. Canadians know politics can be a
Participants at the Women's March in Ottawa protesting against then-U.S. president Donald Trump's crude remarks about grabbing women by the 'pussy' on Jan. 21, 2017. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This country urgently needs a national fire administration

  • Fire chiefs know that Ottawa wants to get it right when it comes to the best model to pursue, but time’s up. A national
Opinion | BY KEN MCMULLEN, TINA SARYEDDINE | November 28, 2024
Firefighters at the site of a wildfire in Alberta in the summer of 2023. Photograph courtesy of New South Wales Rural Fire Service

This country urgently needs a national fire administration

Opinion | BY KEN MCMULLEN, TINA SARYEDDINE | November 28, 2024
  • Fire chiefs know that Ottawa wants to get it right when it comes to the best model to pursue, but time’s up. A national

This country urgently needs a national fire administration

Opinion | BY KEN MCMULLEN, TINA SARYEDDINE | November 28, 2024
  • Fire chiefs know that Ottawa wants to get it right when it comes to the best model to pursue, but time’s up. A national
Firefighters at the site of a wildfire in Alberta in the summer of 2023. Photograph courtesy of New South Wales Rural Fire Service

A bountiful ‘blue farm’ buffet with the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance

  • Industry and First Nations leaders hosted politicos and politicians at SJAM on Nov. 26 to remind them that ‘aquaculture is agriculture.’
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 27, 2024
Cooke Aquaculture's Joel Richardson, left, Merck Animal Health's Stephanie Steeves, National Circle for Indigenous Aquaculture and Food's Chris Mckee, Kitasoo Xai’xais Deputy Chief Isaiah Robinson, and Conservative MP Clifford Small at the 'Aquaculture is Agriculture' reception on Nov. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A bountiful ‘blue farm’ buffet with the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 27, 2024
  • Industry and First Nations leaders hosted politicos and politicians at SJAM on Nov. 26 to remind them that ‘aquaculture is agriculture.’

A bountiful ‘blue farm’ buffet with the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 27, 2024
  • Industry and First Nations leaders hosted politicos and politicians at SJAM on Nov. 26 to remind them that ‘aquaculture is agriculture.’
Cooke Aquaculture's Joel Richardson, left, Merck Animal Health's Stephanie Steeves, National Circle for Indigenous Aquaculture and Food's Chris Mckee, Kitasoo Xai’xais Deputy Chief Isaiah Robinson, and Conservative MP Clifford Small at the 'Aquaculture is Agriculture' reception on Nov. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

‘On the fly’ tax policy may hurt Liberals more than it helps, say observers

  • Canadians may welcome the cash, but pollster Nik Nanos says that doesn’t mean they will offer the Liberal government their votes in exchange.
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | November 27, 2024 | UPDATED TODAY, 12:03 pm
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland have announced plans for a GST holiday, and rebate cheques for some Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘On the fly’ tax policy may hurt Liberals more than it helps, say observers

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | November 27, 2024 | UPDATED TODAY, 12:03 pm
  • Canadians may welcome the cash, but pollster Nik Nanos says that doesn’t mean they will offer the Liberal government their votes in exchange.

‘On the fly’ tax policy may hurt Liberals more than it helps, say observers

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | November 27, 2024 | UPDATED TODAY, 12:03 pm
  • Canadians may welcome the cash, but pollster Nik Nanos says that doesn’t mean they will offer the Liberal government their votes in exchange.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland have announced plans for a GST holiday, and rebate cheques for some Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Director-level updates for Defence Minister Blair, Foreign Affairs Minister Joly

  • Recent staff changes in Defence Minister Bill Blair’s office also include the hiring of two new regional affairs advisers, and the promotion of another.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly have both made senior-level staffing changes in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Director-level updates for Defence Minister Blair, Foreign Affairs Minister Joly

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2024
  • Recent staff changes in Defence Minister Bill Blair’s office also include the hiring of two new regional affairs advisers, and the promotion of another.

Director-level updates for Defence Minister Blair, Foreign Affairs Minister Joly

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2024
  • Recent staff changes in Defence Minister Bill Blair’s office also include the hiring of two new regional affairs advisers, and the promotion of another.
Defence Minister Bill Blair, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly have both made senior-level staffing changes in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Busting the filibuster?

  • Plus, Trudeau meets the premiers to talk Trump.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 27, 2024
Government House Leader Karina Gould has given notice of a motion to fast-track the sales tax holiday bill through the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Busting the filibuster?

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 27, 2024
  • Plus, Trudeau meets the premiers to talk Trump.

Busting the filibuster?

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 27, 2024
  • Plus, Trudeau meets the premiers to talk Trump.
Government House Leader Karina Gould has given notice of a motion to fast-track the sales tax holiday bill through the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Reconciliation requires execution, not excuses

  • Given how low the bar was, it’s been an “easy” claim to fame for the Trudeau Liberals to be the government that has made
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 27, 2024
Patty Hajdu
Patty Hajdu
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu arrives before a Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on Oct. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Reconciliation requires execution, not excuses

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 27, 2024
  • Given how low the bar was, it’s been an “easy” claim to fame for the Trudeau Liberals to be the government that has made

Reconciliation requires execution, not excuses

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 27, 2024
  • Given how low the bar was, it’s been an “easy” claim to fame for the Trudeau Liberals to be the government that has made
Patty Hajdu
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu arrives before a Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on Oct. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

An effective politician must have a certain set of skills

  • If you don’t like people, care for governing, or are just in it to satisfy your ego, perhaps you should look for another job.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 27, 2024
While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is great at performing for a crowd, he is often described by former colleagues as ‘inaccessible,’ writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

An effective politician must have a certain set of skills

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 27, 2024
  • If you don’t like people, care for governing, or are just in it to satisfy your ego, perhaps you should look for another job.

An effective politician must have a certain set of skills

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 27, 2024
  • If you don’t like people, care for governing, or are just in it to satisfy your ego, perhaps you should look for another job.
While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is great at performing for a crowd, he is often described by former colleagues as ‘inaccessible,’ writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Advocates for Hassan Diab call on feds to declare extradition will not go ahead

  • Canada has refused to say whether France has requested that Hassan Diab be extradicted.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 27, 2024
Justice Minister Arif Virani will have to decide whether any potential French extradition request can proceed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Advocates for Hassan Diab call on feds to declare extradition will not go ahead

News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 27, 2024
  • Canada has refused to say whether France has requested that Hassan Diab be extradicted.

Advocates for Hassan Diab call on feds to declare extradition will not go ahead

News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 27, 2024
  • Canada has refused to say whether France has requested that Hassan Diab be extradicted.
Justice Minister Arif Virani will have to decide whether any potential French extradition request can proceed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lest we forget to teach young people about our military history

  • Recently, a school in Nova Scotia indicated that it wanted service personnel who planned to attend the school’s Remembrance Day ceremonies to avoid wearing
Opinion | November 27, 2024

Lest we forget to teach young people about our military history

Opinion | November 27, 2024
  • Recently, a school in Nova Scotia indicated that it wanted service personnel who planned to attend the school’s Remembrance Day ceremonies to avoid wearing

Lest we forget to teach young people about our military history

Opinion | November 27, 2024
  • Recently, a school in Nova Scotia indicated that it wanted service personnel who planned to attend the school’s Remembrance Day ceremonies to avoid wearing

Netanyahu finally accountable for his conduct: letter writer

  • After 61 years of existence, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has finally indicted a pair of western-backed leaders. It is a pity it took
Opinion | November 27, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Nov. 21. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Netanyahu finally accountable for his conduct: letter writer

Opinion | November 27, 2024
  • After 61 years of existence, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has finally indicted a pair of western-backed leaders. It is a pity it took

Netanyahu finally accountable for his conduct: letter writer

Opinion | November 27, 2024
  • After 61 years of existence, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has finally indicted a pair of western-backed leaders. It is a pity it took
Benjamin Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Nov. 21. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

After 2021 nail-biter, Liberal MP Shanahan won’t run again

  • Plus, the Yukon premier is coming to town, the Supremes go on tour in 2025, a new Housing DM moves in, and Conservative MP
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 27, 2024
Brenda Shanahan
Brenda Shanahan
Liberal caucus chair Brenda Shanahan will not stand for re-election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

After 2021 nail-biter, Liberal MP Shanahan won’t run again

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 27, 2024
  • Plus, the Yukon premier is coming to town, the Supremes go on tour in 2025, a new Housing DM moves in, and Conservative MP

After 2021 nail-biter, Liberal MP Shanahan won’t run again

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 27, 2024
  • Plus, the Yukon premier is coming to town, the Supremes go on tour in 2025, a new Housing DM moves in, and Conservative MP
Brenda Shanahan
Liberal caucus chair Brenda Shanahan will not stand for re-election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal cabinet touts Team Canada approach after Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threat

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to convene premiers for an emergency meeting on Wednesday.
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | November 26, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the government will work to engage the Trump administration, and 'bottom line, we'll do like we always do: we'll stand up for Canada.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal cabinet touts Team Canada approach after Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threat

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | November 26, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to convene premiers for an emergency meeting on Wednesday.

Liberal cabinet touts Team Canada approach after Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threat

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | November 26, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to convene premiers for an emergency meeting on Wednesday.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the government will work to engage the Trump administration, and 'bottom line, we'll do like we always do: we'll stand up for Canada.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds suspend Boissonnault’s former company from participating in federal procurement

  • Public Services and Procurement Canada suspended Global Health Imports Corporation from participating in federal procurement, effective Nov. 22.
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
Randy Boissonnault resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20, following reports that Global Health Imports Corporation, a firm he previously co-owned, described itself as 'wholly Indigenous-owned' in bids for federal contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds suspend Boissonnault’s former company from participating in federal procurement

News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
  • Public Services and Procurement Canada suspended Global Health Imports Corporation from participating in federal procurement, effective Nov. 22.

Feds suspend Boissonnault’s former company from participating in federal procurement

News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
  • Public Services and Procurement Canada suspended Global Health Imports Corporation from participating in federal procurement, effective Nov. 22.
Randy Boissonnault resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20, following reports that Global Health Imports Corporation, a firm he previously co-owned, described itself as 'wholly Indigenous-owned' in bids for federal contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

ICC arrest warrant shrinks Netanyahu’s world

  • Member states are obliged to carry out the ICC’s arrest warrants. Non-members are not, so Netanyahu is not in any immediate danger of arrest.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | November 25, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could have avoided the International Criminal Court arrest warrant simply by opening a credible investigation into his government’s conduct following the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023. UN photograph courtesy of Loey Felipe

ICC arrest warrant shrinks Netanyahu’s world

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | November 25, 2024
  • Member states are obliged to carry out the ICC’s arrest warrants. Non-members are not, so Netanyahu is not in any immediate danger of arrest.

ICC arrest warrant shrinks Netanyahu’s world

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | November 25, 2024
  • Member states are obliged to carry out the ICC’s arrest warrants. Non-members are not, so Netanyahu is not in any immediate danger of arrest.
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could have avoided the International Criminal Court arrest warrant simply by opening a credible investigation into his government’s conduct following the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023. UN photograph courtesy of Loey Felipe

New parliamentary affairs, issues head incoming for Minister Hussen

  • Housing Minister Sean Fraser has likewise recently promoted a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management for his team.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2024
Ahmed Hussen
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen will have a new director in his office starting on Dec. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New parliamentary affairs, issues head incoming for Minister Hussen

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2024
  • Housing Minister Sean Fraser has likewise recently promoted a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management for his team.

New parliamentary affairs, issues head incoming for Minister Hussen

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2024
  • Housing Minister Sean Fraser has likewise recently promoted a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management for his team.
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen will have a new director in his office starting on Dec. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Stripped of remembrance

  • OTTAWA—It all began with a newsletter circulated on Nov. 8 to the parents of students attending Sackville Heights Elementary School in Nova Scotia.  The newsletter
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 25, 2024
The misguided attempt by a Nova Scotia school to ban military uniforms on Remembrance Day, or rants about wearing poppies won’t help people understand our proud military heritage, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Stripped of remembrance

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 25, 2024
  • OTTAWA—It all began with a newsletter circulated on Nov. 8 to the parents of students attending Sackville Heights Elementary School in Nova Scotia.  The newsletter

Stripped of remembrance

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 25, 2024
  • OTTAWA—It all began with a newsletter circulated on Nov. 8 to the parents of students attending Sackville Heights Elementary School in Nova Scotia.  The newsletter
The misguided attempt by a Nova Scotia school to ban military uniforms on Remembrance Day, or rants about wearing poppies won’t help people understand our proud military heritage, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

As Canadian competitiveness falters, organized crime and the illegal cigarette businesses are flourishing

  • It is time for Canada to wake up to the fact that one of the fastest growing sectors of its economy is also one
Opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON | November 25, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
Dominic Leblanc
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The lost tax revenue which should be flowing into public programs is instead making criminals rich, writes Laura Dawson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As Canadian competitiveness falters, organized crime and the illegal cigarette businesses are flourishing

Opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON | November 25, 2024
  • It is time for Canada to wake up to the fact that one of the fastest growing sectors of its economy is also one

As Canadian competitiveness falters, organized crime and the illegal cigarette businesses are flourishing

Opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON | November 25, 2024
  • It is time for Canada to wake up to the fact that one of the fastest growing sectors of its economy is also one
Dominic Leblanc
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The lost tax revenue which should be flowing into public programs is instead making criminals rich, writes Laura Dawson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

What Trump’s election means for Canada: ‘institution of government needs a sharp wakeup call,’ says Donald Savoie

  • Since mid-September, five cabinet ministers have announced they won’t seek re-election, two have resigned and one began parental leave last week.
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 25, 2024
Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump
Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump
Not their first rodeo: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy Wikimedia Commons

What Trump’s election means for Canada: ‘institution of government needs a sharp wakeup call,’ says Donald Savoie

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 25, 2024
  • Since mid-September, five cabinet ministers have announced they won’t seek re-election, two have resigned and one began parental leave last week.

What Trump’s election means for Canada: ‘institution of government needs a sharp wakeup call,’ says Donald Savoie

News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 25, 2024
  • Since mid-September, five cabinet ministers have announced they won’t seek re-election, two have resigned and one began parental leave last week.
Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump
Not their first rodeo: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Trudeau’s reset options dwindle as government puts itself above Parliament

  • There is only one answer: Hand over the documents, if only to show that Pierre Poilievre is wrong when he says you're out to 'axe
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | November 25, 2024
Just when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would like to focus the public’s attention on the government’s upcoming fall economic statement, the Liberals lose a cabinet minister in true soap-opera fashion, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau’s reset options dwindle as government puts itself above Parliament

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | November 25, 2024
  • There is only one answer: Hand over the documents, if only to show that Pierre Poilievre is wrong when he says you're out to 'axe

Trudeau’s reset options dwindle as government puts itself above Parliament

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | November 25, 2024
  • There is only one answer: Hand over the documents, if only to show that Pierre Poilievre is wrong when he says you're out to 'axe
Just when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would like to focus the public’s attention on the government’s upcoming fall economic statement, the Liberals lose a cabinet minister in true soap-opera fashion, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau needs Boissonnault scandal like he needs a hole in the head

  • Randy Boissonnault is in a hole over his ancestry claims, his business dealings and his lack of judgment, and it all makes for just
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 25, 2024
Randy Boissonnault
Randy Boissonnault
Randy Boissonnault at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Oct. 22, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau needs Boissonnault scandal like he needs a hole in the head

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 25, 2024
  • Randy Boissonnault is in a hole over his ancestry claims, his business dealings and his lack of judgment, and it all makes for just

Trudeau needs Boissonnault scandal like he needs a hole in the head

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | November 25, 2024
  • Randy Boissonnault is in a hole over his ancestry claims, his business dealings and his lack of judgment, and it all makes for just
Randy Boissonnault
Randy Boissonnault at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Oct. 22, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts

  • To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 25, 2024
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced an investment of $350-million support Canada’s Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology, in June2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 25, 2024
  • To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to

Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 25, 2024
  • To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced an investment of $350-million support Canada’s Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology, in June2023. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

House filibuster is putting money for military, dental care, and keeping the government lights on at risk

  • Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
The filibuster has put the approval of estimates, which includes $21.6-billion in proposed government spending, at risk. Clockwise (L-R): Government House Leader Karina Gould, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair, NDP MP Don Davies, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

House filibuster is putting money for military, dental care, and keeping the government lights on at risk

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
  • Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed

House filibuster is putting money for military, dental care, and keeping the government lights on at risk

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
  • Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed
The filibuster has put the approval of estimates, which includes $21.6-billion in proposed government spending, at risk. Clockwise (L-R): Government House Leader Karina Gould, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair, NDP MP Don Davies, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Identity politics run amok

  • At the conclusion of the anti-Boissonnault attack, there’s only one question that matters: which political party has a plan to tackle the gross injustices
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 25, 2024
Then-employment minister Randy Boissonnault speaks with reporters in West Block on Oct. 29, 2024. He resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Identity politics run amok

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 25, 2024
  • At the conclusion of the anti-Boissonnault attack, there’s only one question that matters: which political party has a plan to tackle the gross injustices

Identity politics run amok

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 25, 2024
  • At the conclusion of the anti-Boissonnault attack, there’s only one question that matters: which political party has a plan to tackle the gross injustices
Then-employment minister Randy Boissonnault speaks with reporters in West Block on Oct. 29, 2024. He resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The anger versus joy election

  • What does all this joy-versus-anger stuff teach us? If you’re going to campaign solely on emotion, make sure that it's in sync with the public
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | November 25, 2024
Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris. In the U.S. election campaign, the vibe Harris chose to emphasize was 'joy,' whereas Trump chose 'anger.' Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr

The anger versus joy election

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | November 25, 2024
  • What does all this joy-versus-anger stuff teach us? If you’re going to campaign solely on emotion, make sure that it's in sync with the public

The anger versus joy election

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | November 25, 2024
  • What does all this joy-versus-anger stuff teach us? If you’re going to campaign solely on emotion, make sure that it's in sync with the public
Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris. In the U.S. election campaign, the vibe Harris chose to emphasize was 'joy,' whereas Trump chose 'anger.' Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr

What must be done to boost global confidence in our aerospace supply chain?

  • Our aerospace sector represents this country's biggest contribution to strong global commercial and defence programs, and this contribution deserves—and needs—public support.
Opinion | BY JOHN GRADEK | November 25, 2024
The aerospace and defence industry comprises a highly complex supply chain with multiple tiers of suppliers, writes John Gradek. Image courtesy of Pixabay

What must be done to boost global confidence in our aerospace supply chain?

Opinion | BY JOHN GRADEK | November 25, 2024
  • Our aerospace sector represents this country's biggest contribution to strong global commercial and defence programs, and this contribution deserves—and needs—public support.

What must be done to boost global confidence in our aerospace supply chain?

Opinion | BY JOHN GRADEK | November 25, 2024
  • Our aerospace sector represents this country's biggest contribution to strong global commercial and defence programs, and this contribution deserves—and needs—public support.
The aerospace and defence industry comprises a highly complex supply chain with multiple tiers of suppliers, writes John Gradek. Image courtesy of Pixabay
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Mission to Europa

  • Beneath the ice on one of Jupiter’s four big moons is at least as much liquid water as there is on Earth. Going there
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 17, 2024
Elon Musk
Elon Musk
The scientific event of the year was the launch of the Europa Clipper mission in one of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets on Oct. 14, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photo illustration, photograph courtesy of Flickr/NVIDIA Corporation

Mission to Europa

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 17, 2024
  • Beneath the ice on one of Jupiter’s four big moons is at least as much liquid water as there is on Earth. Going there

Mission to Europa

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 17, 2024
  • Beneath the ice on one of Jupiter’s four big moons is at least as much liquid water as there is on Earth. Going there
Elon Musk
The scientific event of the year was the launch of the Europa Clipper mission in one of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets on Oct. 14, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photo illustration, photograph courtesy of Flickr/NVIDIA Corporation

Inuktut becomes first Indigenous language spoken in Canada available on Google Translate

  • ITK President Natan Obed says the inclusion of Inuktut on the translation platform can empower Inuit to 'interact more fully in the digital world.'
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 17, 2024
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed says he 'welcomes Google’s work to include Inuktut in its roster of languages on Google Translate.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Inuktut becomes first Indigenous language spoken in Canada available on Google Translate

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 17, 2024
  • ITK President Natan Obed says the inclusion of Inuktut on the translation platform can empower Inuit to 'interact more fully in the digital world.'

Inuktut becomes first Indigenous language spoken in Canada available on Google Translate

News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | October 17, 2024
  • ITK President Natan Obed says the inclusion of Inuktut on the translation platform can empower Inuit to 'interact more fully in the digital world.'
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed says he 'welcomes Google’s work to include Inuktut in its roster of languages on Google Translate.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc and Virani to safety summit in Yellowknife

  • Plus, the PBO weighs in on the economy, and the federal books.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
Dominic Leblanc
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured, and Justice Minister Arif Virani will take part in a meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial public safety and justice ministers in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc and Virani to safety summit in Yellowknife

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2024
  • Plus, the PBO weighs in on the economy, and the federal books.

LeBlanc and Virani to safety summit in Yellowknife

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2024
  • Plus, the PBO weighs in on the economy, and the federal books.
Dominic Leblanc
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured, and Justice Minister Arif Virani will take part in a meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial public safety and justice ministers in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian politicians should get real about India

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took too long to heed the warnings of India’s meddling, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been too quiet on
Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | October 16, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
This week Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada has expelled India's high commissioner and five diplomats who are all persons of interest in what the RCMP alleges is serious criminal activity. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian politicians should get real about India

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | October 16, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took too long to heed the warnings of India’s meddling, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been too quiet on

Canadian politicians should get real about India

Opinion | BY BHAGWANT SANDHU | October 16, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took too long to heed the warnings of India’s meddling, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been too quiet on
Justin Trudeau
This week Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada has expelled India's high commissioner and five diplomats who are all persons of interest in what the RCMP alleges is serious criminal activity. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds’ purchasing power can push carbon removal innovation

  • We need governments to step in and use their procurement power to create a viable market, paving the way for more private buyers to
Opinion | BY LUCY HARGREAVES, ED WHITTINGHAM | October 16, 2024
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Last week, Treasury Board President Anita Anand announced plans to invest at least $10-million purchasing carbon removal services.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds’ purchasing power can push carbon removal innovation

Opinion | BY LUCY HARGREAVES, ED WHITTINGHAM | October 16, 2024
  • We need governments to step in and use their procurement power to create a viable market, paving the way for more private buyers to

Feds’ purchasing power can push carbon removal innovation

Opinion | BY LUCY HARGREAVES, ED WHITTINGHAM | October 16, 2024
  • We need governments to step in and use their procurement power to create a viable market, paving the way for more private buyers to
Anita Anand
Last week, Treasury Board President Anita Anand announced plans to invest at least $10-million purchasing carbon removal services.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

We can end the global food crisis through collective action

  • The time is now for a co-ordinated effort between governments, international financial institutions, the private sector, the humanitarian community, and the public.
Opinion | BY MICHAEL MESSENGER, ANDY HARRINGTON, ELLY VANDENBERG | October 16, 2024
While Canada is able to address its food security needs, not all nations have the systems and structures to support the needs of their most vulnerable populations, write Michael Messenger, Andy Harrington, and Elly Vandenberg. Pexels photograph by Safari Consoler

We can end the global food crisis through collective action

Opinion | BY MICHAEL MESSENGER, ANDY HARRINGTON, ELLY VANDENBERG | October 16, 2024
  • The time is now for a co-ordinated effort between governments, international financial institutions, the private sector, the humanitarian community, and the public.

We can end the global food crisis through collective action

Opinion | BY MICHAEL MESSENGER, ANDY HARRINGTON, ELLY VANDENBERG | October 16, 2024
  • The time is now for a co-ordinated effort between governments, international financial institutions, the private sector, the humanitarian community, and the public.
While Canada is able to address its food security needs, not all nations have the systems and structures to support the needs of their most vulnerable populations, write Michael Messenger, Andy Harrington, and Elly Vandenberg. Pexels photograph by Safari Consoler

Netanyahu needs U.S. support to wage war on Iran

  • A protracted game of ballistic missile ping-pong between Israel and Iran would be costly for both sides, but harder on the Israelis.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 16, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reluctant to get involved in a tit-for-tat missile exchange with Iran, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Netanyahu needs U.S. support to wage war on Iran

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 16, 2024
  • A protracted game of ballistic missile ping-pong between Israel and Iran would be costly for both sides, but harder on the Israelis.

Netanyahu needs U.S. support to wage war on Iran

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | October 16, 2024
  • A protracted game of ballistic missile ping-pong between Israel and Iran would be costly for both sides, but harder on the Israelis.
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reluctant to get involved in a tit-for-tat missile exchange with Iran, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Regional adviser changes for Families Minister Sudds

  • Plus, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings has a new senior adviser, and there’s an update for Labour and Seniors Steven MacKinnon’s office.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2024
Jenna Sudds
Jenna Sudds
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds has named new regional advisers for Quebec, the Atlantic, and the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Regional adviser changes for Families Minister Sudds

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2024
  • Plus, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings has a new senior adviser, and there’s an update for Labour and Seniors Steven MacKinnon’s office.

Regional adviser changes for Families Minister Sudds

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2024
  • Plus, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings has a new senior adviser, and there’s an update for Labour and Seniors Steven MacKinnon’s office.
Jenna Sudds
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds has named new regional advisers for Quebec, the Atlantic, and the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trudeau faces Hogue inquiry

  • Plus, PTM’s Riddhi Kachhela unpacks the India-Canada feud.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 16, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will appear before the Foreign Interference Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau faces Hogue inquiry

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 16, 2024
  • Plus, PTM’s Riddhi Kachhela unpacks the India-Canada feud.

Trudeau faces Hogue inquiry

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 16, 2024
  • Plus, PTM’s Riddhi Kachhela unpacks the India-Canada feud.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will appear before the Foreign Interference Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Real estate nation: Canada’s biggest business sector scores low in the all-important area of economic productivity

  • Investment in housing takes away from money in other sectors, undercutting the country’s ability to devote funds to the kinds of spending crucial to
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 16, 2024
The overemphasis on housing is an important factor in what is perhaps Canada’s most pressing economic problem: declining economic productivity, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Real estate nation: Canada’s biggest business sector scores low in the all-important area of economic productivity

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 16, 2024
  • Investment in housing takes away from money in other sectors, undercutting the country’s ability to devote funds to the kinds of spending crucial to

Real estate nation: Canada’s biggest business sector scores low in the all-important area of economic productivity

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | October 16, 2024
  • Investment in housing takes away from money in other sectors, undercutting the country’s ability to devote funds to the kinds of spending crucial to
The overemphasis on housing is an important factor in what is perhaps Canada’s most pressing economic problem: declining economic productivity, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Want to find the real boogeymen? Look to the banks

  • While real wages stagnate, bankers and shareholders are getting rich by doing worse things than would land the average person in prison for life.
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 16, 2024
Toronto-Dominion Bank has been ordered to pay a US$3.09-billion fine for violating the United States’ Bank Secrecy Act, and money laundering. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Want to find the real boogeymen? Look to the banks

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 16, 2024
  • While real wages stagnate, bankers and shareholders are getting rich by doing worse things than would land the average person in prison for life.

Want to find the real boogeymen? Look to the banks

Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | October 16, 2024
  • While real wages stagnate, bankers and shareholders are getting rich by doing worse things than would land the average person in prison for life.
Toronto-Dominion Bank has been ordered to pay a US$3.09-billion fine for violating the United States’ Bank Secrecy Act, and money laundering. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Bloc, Ballantyne, and the new Official Languages Act

  • The new legislation deliberately avoids providing the same boost for English speakers in Quebec as it does for francophones in the rest of Canada.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 16, 2024
Raymond Théberge
Raymond Théberge
Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Théberge released his latest report on official language minority communities on Oct. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Bloc, Ballantyne, and the new Official Languages Act

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 16, 2024
  • The new legislation deliberately avoids providing the same boost for English speakers in Quebec as it does for francophones in the rest of Canada.

The Bloc, Ballantyne, and the new Official Languages Act

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | October 16, 2024
  • The new legislation deliberately avoids providing the same boost for English speakers in Quebec as it does for francophones in the rest of Canada.
Raymond Théberge
Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Théberge released his latest report on official language minority communities on Oct. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds’ plan for fish-farm transition no catch, say wild salmon, industry advocates

  • Despite opposing views on the ban, advocates for the industry and the First Nations who operate salmon farms agree the government’s draft transition plan
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
B.C. salmon farmers, suppliers, and the United Steelworkers Union rally against the federal government's decision to ban open-net salmon farms on the West Coast by 2029 in Nanaimo, B.C., on Sept. 11. Photograph courtesy of Mowi Canada West

Feds’ plan for fish-farm transition no catch, say wild salmon, industry advocates

News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
  • Despite opposing views on the ban, advocates for the industry and the First Nations who operate salmon farms agree the government’s draft transition plan

Feds’ plan for fish-farm transition no catch, say wild salmon, industry advocates

News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
  • Despite opposing views on the ban, advocates for the industry and the First Nations who operate salmon farms agree the government’s draft transition plan
B.C. salmon farmers, suppliers, and the United Steelworkers Union rally against the federal government's decision to ban open-net salmon farms on the West Coast by 2029 in Nanaimo, B.C., on Sept. 11. Photograph courtesy of Mowi Canada West

‘Complete apathy’ clouds feds’ pursuit of family reunification plan, say Sudanese Canadians

  • As Sudanese Canadians wait for family members to be approved to come to Canada, concern mounts that delays will be fatal for those stuck
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 16, 2024
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller makes an announcement regarding the strengthening of our temporary resident programs and migration pathways on Sept. 18, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller makes an announcement regarding the strengthening of our temporary resident programs and migration pathways on Sept. 18, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller pledged in March that those fleeing the civil war in Sudan could be joining family members in Canada as early as late 2024, but a bleaker and longer timeline has since emerged. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Complete apathy’ clouds feds’ pursuit of family reunification plan, say Sudanese Canadians

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 16, 2024
  • As Sudanese Canadians wait for family members to be approved to come to Canada, concern mounts that delays will be fatal for those stuck

‘Complete apathy’ clouds feds’ pursuit of family reunification plan, say Sudanese Canadians

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 16, 2024
  • As Sudanese Canadians wait for family members to be approved to come to Canada, concern mounts that delays will be fatal for those stuck
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller makes an announcement regarding the strengthening of our temporary resident programs and migration pathways on Sept. 18, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller pledged in March that those fleeing the civil war in Sudan could be joining family members in Canada as early as late 2024, but a bleaker and longer timeline has since emerged. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP and Bloc need to overcome ‘fear’ of Conservatives to break Commons paralysis, says Liberal House Leader Gould

  • As some look for a way forward in Parliament, it's 'preposterous' to say the NDP aren't standing up to the Tories, says NDP House
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
Despite the privilege-debate hurdle, the current dysfunction still hasn't reached the levels of toxicity that spurred the 2021 election call, says Government House Leader Karina Gould. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photo illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

NDP and Bloc need to overcome ‘fear’ of Conservatives to break Commons paralysis, says Liberal House Leader Gould

News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
  • As some look for a way forward in Parliament, it's 'preposterous' to say the NDP aren't standing up to the Tories, says NDP House

NDP and Bloc need to overcome ‘fear’ of Conservatives to break Commons paralysis, says Liberal House Leader Gould

News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
  • As some look for a way forward in Parliament, it's 'preposterous' to say the NDP aren't standing up to the Tories, says NDP House
Despite the privilege-debate hurdle, the current dysfunction still hasn't reached the levels of toxicity that spurred the 2021 election call, says Government House Leader Karina Gould. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photo illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

Message targeting is the name of the game before the next federal election

  • In 2024, the strategy to reach undecided voters looks fundamentally different than it did just four or five years ago.
Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | October 16, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and U.S. VP and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris are directly reaching their target audiences in their respective campaigns, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and White House photograph by Adam Schultz

Message targeting is the name of the game before the next federal election

Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | October 16, 2024
  • In 2024, the strategy to reach undecided voters looks fundamentally different than it did just four or five years ago.

Message targeting is the name of the game before the next federal election

Opinion | BY JOSIE SABATINO | October 16, 2024
  • In 2024, the strategy to reach undecided voters looks fundamentally different than it did just four or five years ago.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and U.S. VP and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris are directly reaching their target audiences in their respective campaigns, writes Josie Sabatino. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and White House photograph by Adam Schultz

Ultimatum or not, let the Senate do its work

  • There was a rare sight to behold on Parliament Hill last week before politicians returned to their communities for the Thanksgiving break. On Oct.
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 16, 2024
If we want the best possible legislation to become law, then Senators should be allowed to do their work without undue political pressure. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ultimatum or not, let the Senate do its work

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 16, 2024
  • There was a rare sight to behold on Parliament Hill last week before politicians returned to their communities for the Thanksgiving break. On Oct.

Ultimatum or not, let the Senate do its work

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 16, 2024
  • There was a rare sight to behold on Parliament Hill last week before politicians returned to their communities for the Thanksgiving break. On Oct.
If we want the best possible legislation to become law, then Senators should be allowed to do their work without undue political pressure. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

B.C. voters go to the polls to elect provincial government on Oct. 19

  • WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16 House Not Sitting—The House breaks Oct. 14-18, and resumes sitting on Oct. 21. It sits Oct. 21-Nov. 9, and breaks on
British Columbia voters will cast their ballots for provincial candidates—including those running for John Rustad’s, left, BC Conservatives, David Eby’s NDP, and Sonia Furstenau’s Green Party—on Oct. 19. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

B.C. voters go to the polls to elect provincial government on Oct. 19

  • WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16 House Not Sitting—The House breaks Oct. 14-18, and resumes sitting on Oct. 21. It sits Oct. 21-Nov. 9, and breaks on

B.C. voters go to the polls to elect provincial government on Oct. 19

  • WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16 House Not Sitting—The House breaks Oct. 14-18, and resumes sitting on Oct. 21. It sits Oct. 21-Nov. 9, and breaks on
British Columbia voters will cast their ballots for provincial candidates—including those running for John Rustad’s, left, BC Conservatives, David Eby’s NDP, and Sonia Furstenau’s Green Party—on Oct. 19. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

Embracing uncomfortable conversations for growth and change, says B.C. letter writer

  • We live in an increasingly interconnected world. Our ability to communicate and engage in meaningful dialogue is crucial. Cultural divides and differing political ideologies
Opinion | October 16, 2024

Embracing uncomfortable conversations for growth and change, says B.C. letter writer

Opinion | October 16, 2024
  • We live in an increasingly interconnected world. Our ability to communicate and engage in meaningful dialogue is crucial. Cultural divides and differing political ideologies

Embracing uncomfortable conversations for growth and change, says B.C. letter writer

Opinion | October 16, 2024
  • We live in an increasingly interconnected world. Our ability to communicate and engage in meaningful dialogue is crucial. Cultural divides and differing political ideologies

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