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Jesse Cnockaert

Jesse Cnockaert is a reporter for The Hill Times, covering lobbying, federal ministers, and important legislation before the House and Senate. As the policy briefings lead, he also covers must-read federal policy issues across a broad range of sectors. Cnockaert started writing for The Hill Times in July 2021 following three years as editor of The Lobby Monitor. He previously worked for Metro Ottawa, and spent eight years covering news for three different municipal newspapers. He can be reached at Jcnockaert@hilltimes.com.

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said 'every sector of the economy in Canada should be doing its fair share when it comes to limiting our country’s greenhouse gas pollution, and that includes the oil and gas sector,' in an Environment press release on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said 'every sector of the economy in Canada should be doing its fair share when it comes to limiting our country’s greenhouse gas pollution, and that includes the oil and gas sector,' in an Environment press release on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said 'every sector of the economy in Canada should be doing its fair share when it comes to limiting our country’s greenhouse gas pollution, and that includes the oil and gas sector,' in an Environment press release on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil

October environment lobby tackles energy concerns, hydrogen, and push-back on emissions cap

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2024
  • The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues that increased protectionism from the U.S. after Trump's re-election increases the need to address Canada's competitiveness in oil
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said 'every sector of the economy in Canada should be doing its fair share when it comes to limiting our country’s greenhouse gas pollution, and that includes the oil and gas sector,' in an Environment press release on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump adds pressure to increase defence spending, but MPs and others consider U.S. NATO withdrawal unlikely

  • 'There's no question' Trump's return as U.S. president puts more focus on Canada to reach a NATO defence spending target, says Liberal MP John
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 20, 2024
In July, National Defence Minister Bill Blair issued a joint statement with the prime minister that Canada expects to reach a target of spending two per cent of GDP on defence by 2032. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump adds pressure to increase defence spending, but MPs and others consider U.S. NATO withdrawal unlikely

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 20, 2024
  • 'There's no question' Trump's return as U.S. president puts more focus on Canada to reach a NATO defence spending target, says Liberal MP John

Trump adds pressure to increase defence spending, but MPs and others consider U.S. NATO withdrawal unlikely

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 20, 2024
  • 'There's no question' Trump's return as U.S. president puts more focus on Canada to reach a NATO defence spending target, says Liberal MP John
In July, National Defence Minister Bill Blair issued a joint statement with the prime minister that Canada expects to reach a target of spending two per cent of GDP on defence by 2032. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Unpredictable’ second Trump term requires smoothing out trade irritants with U.S., say lobbyists and advocates

  • Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement, which is set for review in 2026.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 18, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the re-establishment of the Cabinet Committee on Canada U.S. Relations on Nov. 7, following the re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president on Nov. 5. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Unpredictable’ second Trump term requires smoothing out trade irritants with U.S., say lobbyists and advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 18, 2024
  • Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement, which is set for review in 2026.

‘Unpredictable’ second Trump term requires smoothing out trade irritants with U.S., say lobbyists and advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 18, 2024
  • Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement, which is set for review in 2026.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the re-establishment of the Cabinet Committee on Canada U.S. Relations on Nov. 7, following the re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president on Nov. 5. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lobbying watchdog plans to reduce ’20 per cent rule’ if her term is renewed

  • Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger plans to update some rules if her seven-year term is renewed, but industry observers question the timing and efficacy of
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 10, 2024
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger testifies at the House Ethics Committee on Nov. 5, as members considered whether to renew her term. ParlVu screencapture

Lobbying watchdog plans to reduce ’20 per cent rule’ if her term is renewed

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 10, 2024
  • Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger plans to update some rules if her seven-year term is renewed, but industry observers question the timing and efficacy of

Lobbying watchdog plans to reduce ’20 per cent rule’ if her term is renewed

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 10, 2024
  • Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger plans to update some rules if her seven-year term is renewed, but industry observers question the timing and efficacy of
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger testifies at the House Ethics Committee on Nov. 5, as members considered whether to renew her term. ParlVu screencapture

Transportation infrastructure adaptation requires more data and long-term thinking, say sector experts

  • A National Infrastructure Assessment to gather data about priority infrastructure needs in Canada was announced in 2021, but has yet to be launched.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 6, 2024
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Transport Minister Anita Anand said enhancing connectivity and reducing bottlenecks in Quebec and areas along the St. Lawrence River would help create efficient and reliable supply chains in a Transport Canada press release on Oct. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transportation infrastructure adaptation requires more data and long-term thinking, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 6, 2024
  • A National Infrastructure Assessment to gather data about priority infrastructure needs in Canada was announced in 2021, but has yet to be launched.

Transportation infrastructure adaptation requires more data and long-term thinking, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 6, 2024
  • A National Infrastructure Assessment to gather data about priority infrastructure needs in Canada was announced in 2021, but has yet to be launched.
Anita Anand
Transport Minister Anita Anand said enhancing connectivity and reducing bottlenecks in Quebec and areas along the St. Lawrence River would help create efficient and reliable supply chains in a Transport Canada press release on Oct. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House paralysis due to privilege debate has put Senate focus on private members’ bills, say Senators

  • CSG Senator Scott Tannas says the Red Chamber has ‘enough business to keep us busy’ as the privilege debate drags on in the House,
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 4, 2024
Government House Leader Karina Gould said the Liberal government has provided thousands of pages of documents already, 'in a way that complies with its obligations under the Charter,' in an emailed statement to The Hill Times on Oct. 31. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

House paralysis due to privilege debate has put Senate focus on private members’ bills, say Senators

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 4, 2024
  • CSG Senator Scott Tannas says the Red Chamber has ‘enough business to keep us busy’ as the privilege debate drags on in the House,

House paralysis due to privilege debate has put Senate focus on private members’ bills, say Senators

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 4, 2024
  • CSG Senator Scott Tannas says the Red Chamber has ‘enough business to keep us busy’ as the privilege debate drags on in the House,
Government House Leader Karina Gould said the Liberal government has provided thousands of pages of documents already, 'in a way that complies with its obligations under the Charter,' in an emailed statement to The Hill Times on Oct. 31. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

National innovation strategy needed to address funding and other issues, say sector experts

  • This country is 'one of the worst' for business research and development spending, according to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's senior director of advanced
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 21, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer on Sept. 24, 2024. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

National innovation strategy needed to address funding and other issues, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 21, 2024
  • This country is 'one of the worst' for business research and development spending, according to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's senior director of advanced

National innovation strategy needed to address funding and other issues, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 21, 2024
  • This country is 'one of the worst' for business research and development spending, according to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's senior director of advanced
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer on Sept. 24, 2024. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Housing crisis requires more long-term infrastructure planning, say housing and construction experts

  • An advisory body for a National Infrastructure Assessment is expected to be announced early this fall, says Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 9, 2024
In an April press release, Housing Minister Sean Fraser said 'Canada can and will solve the housing crisis.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Housing crisis requires more long-term infrastructure planning, say housing and construction experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 9, 2024
  • An advisory body for a National Infrastructure Assessment is expected to be announced early this fall, says Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada.

Housing crisis requires more long-term infrastructure planning, say housing and construction experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 9, 2024
  • An advisory body for a National Infrastructure Assessment is expected to be announced early this fall, says Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada.
In an April press release, Housing Minister Sean Fraser said 'Canada can and will solve the housing crisis.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Linking the affordability crisis and mental health requires ‘transformative change’ in health care, say critics and experts

  • The affordability crisis has exposed Canada's mental health-care system as being "behind a paywall," according to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Sarah Kennell.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 7, 2024
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya'ara Saks said that the 2024 federal budget’s $500-million Youth Mental Health Fund will 'help fill gaps in our mental health support system and ensure young Canadians get the help they need to succeed, right in their communities,' in a April 9 press release. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Linking the affordability crisis and mental health requires ‘transformative change’ in health care, say critics and experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 7, 2024
  • The affordability crisis has exposed Canada's mental health-care system as being "behind a paywall," according to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Sarah Kennell.

Linking the affordability crisis and mental health requires ‘transformative change’ in health care, say critics and experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 7, 2024
  • The affordability crisis has exposed Canada's mental health-care system as being "behind a paywall," according to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Sarah Kennell.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya'ara Saks said that the 2024 federal budget’s $500-million Youth Mental Health Fund will 'help fill gaps in our mental health support system and ensure young Canadians get the help they need to succeed, right in their communities,' in a April 9 press release. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Vigilance required to bolster ‘first steps’ in national security measures for university research, says Montreal prof

  • NDP MP Richard Cannings argues Canada doesn’t fund research to the same extent as some other countries, and this increases the risk of Canadian
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2024
On Jan. 16, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a set of national security measures intended to protect Canadian research from falling into the hands of foreign entities that represent a security risk. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Vigilance required to bolster ‘first steps’ in national security measures for university research, says Montreal prof

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2024
  • NDP MP Richard Cannings argues Canada doesn’t fund research to the same extent as some other countries, and this increases the risk of Canadian

Vigilance required to bolster ‘first steps’ in national security measures for university research, says Montreal prof

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 25, 2024
  • NDP MP Richard Cannings argues Canada doesn’t fund research to the same extent as some other countries, and this increases the risk of Canadian
On Jan. 16, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a set of national security measures intended to protect Canadian research from falling into the hands of foreign entities that represent a security risk. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Steel industry urges Ottawa to put ‘pedal to the floor’ regarding tariffs imposed on China imports

  • A 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China is set to take effect Oct. 15.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 23, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said he is 'deeply concerned' about China’s anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed exports, in a press release on Sept. 9. The Hill TImes photograph by Sam Garcia

Steel industry urges Ottawa to put ‘pedal to the floor’ regarding tariffs imposed on China imports

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 23, 2024
  • A 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China is set to take effect Oct. 15.

Steel industry urges Ottawa to put ‘pedal to the floor’ regarding tariffs imposed on China imports

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 23, 2024
  • A 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China is set to take effect Oct. 15.
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said he is 'deeply concerned' about China’s anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed exports, in a press release on Sept. 9. The Hill TImes photograph by Sam Garcia

Biotechnology momentum in Canada needs infusion of talent and anchor firms, say industry reps

  • Canada has several prominent life science firms, but none can be considered an anchor company, according to a report by the adMare Institute released
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 18, 2024
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the government is committed to supporting innovation in the life sciences sector to ensure Canadians have access to 'cutting-edge medical technologies to keep them safe,' in a July 9 press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Biotechnology momentum in Canada needs infusion of talent and anchor firms, say industry reps

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 18, 2024
  • Canada has several prominent life science firms, but none can be considered an anchor company, according to a report by the adMare Institute released

Biotechnology momentum in Canada needs infusion of talent and anchor firms, say industry reps

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 18, 2024
  • Canada has several prominent life science firms, but none can be considered an anchor company, according to a report by the adMare Institute released
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the government is committed to supporting innovation in the life sciences sector to ensure Canadians have access to 'cutting-edge medical technologies to keep them safe,' in a July 9 press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

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

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

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

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

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

Domestic EV market needs more support following tariff on Chinese-made vehicles, say advocates

  • A 100-per-cent surtax on all Chinese-made EVs will come into effect on Oct. 1, and a 25-per-cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a Finance press release that the Liberal government 'is moving forward with decisive action to level the playing field, protect Canadian workers, and match measures taken by key trading partners.' THe Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Domestic EV market needs more support following tariff on Chinese-made vehicles, say advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
  • A 100-per-cent surtax on all Chinese-made EVs will come into effect on Oct. 1, and a 25-per-cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum

Domestic EV market needs more support following tariff on Chinese-made vehicles, say advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
  • A 100-per-cent surtax on all Chinese-made EVs will come into effect on Oct. 1, and a 25-per-cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a Finance press release that the Liberal government 'is moving forward with decisive action to level the playing field, protect Canadian workers, and match measures taken by key trading partners.' THe Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Domestic EV market needs more support following tariff on Chinese-made vehicles, say advocates

  • A 100-per-cent surtax on all Chinese-made EVs will come into effect on Oct. 1, and a 25-per-cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a Finance press release that the Liberal government 'is moving forward with decisive action to level the playing field, protect Canadian workers, and match measures taken by key trading partners.' THe Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Domestic EV market needs more support following tariff on Chinese-made vehicles, say advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
  • A 100-per-cent surtax on all Chinese-made EVs will come into effect on Oct. 1, and a 25-per-cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum

Domestic EV market needs more support following tariff on Chinese-made vehicles, say advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 9, 2024
  • A 100-per-cent surtax on all Chinese-made EVs will come into effect on Oct. 1, and a 25-per-cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a Finance press release that the Liberal government 'is moving forward with decisive action to level the playing field, protect Canadian workers, and match measures taken by key trading partners.' THe Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Some Grit staffers try to ‘get ahead of the curve’ in private sector outreach before next election

  • Some lobby firms are fielding inquiries from Liberal staffers looking for new jobs this summer, which one lobbyist says is part of a natural
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 2, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The next federal election will be in October 2025, or sooner, and polling has suggested for more than a year that it will bring a change in government. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Some Grit staffers try to ‘get ahead of the curve’ in private sector outreach before next election

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 2, 2024
  • Some lobby firms are fielding inquiries from Liberal staffers looking for new jobs this summer, which one lobbyist says is part of a natural

Some Grit staffers try to ‘get ahead of the curve’ in private sector outreach before next election

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | September 2, 2024
  • Some lobby firms are fielding inquiries from Liberal staffers looking for new jobs this summer, which one lobbyist says is part of a natural
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The next federal election will be in October 2025, or sooner, and polling has suggested for more than a year that it will bring a change in government. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Lobbying change requiring more detail in comms reports draws concern about advocacy ‘chill’ from GRIC and PAAC

  • Starting on Oct. 1, lobbyists will need to tie the subject in a communication report to the matching details in a lobbyist’s registration file.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 30, 2024
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger announced an intention to 'work toward enhancing transparency by creating mechanisms to identify both the general subject matter as well as the related details in communication reports,' in her office's annual report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lobbying change requiring more detail in comms reports draws concern about advocacy ‘chill’ from GRIC and PAAC

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 30, 2024
  • Starting on Oct. 1, lobbyists will need to tie the subject in a communication report to the matching details in a lobbyist’s registration file.

Lobbying change requiring more detail in comms reports draws concern about advocacy ‘chill’ from GRIC and PAAC

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 30, 2024
  • Starting on Oct. 1, lobbyists will need to tie the subject in a communication report to the matching details in a lobbyist’s registration file.
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger announced an intention to 'work toward enhancing transparency by creating mechanisms to identify both the general subject matter as well as the related details in communication reports,' in her office's annual report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fossil fuel sector lobbying analysis shows ‘relentless’ advocacy, says environmental group’s report

  • Representatives of fossil fuel firms and industry groups held an average of nearly five meetings per working day with public office holders in 2023,
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said that the Liberal government's 'suite of major investment tax credits, including for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, is creating more good-paying jobs across Canada,' and 'is helping Canada meet its net-zero by 2050 target,' in a Finance press release on Aug. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fossil fuel sector lobbying analysis shows ‘relentless’ advocacy, says environmental group’s report

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
  • Representatives of fossil fuel firms and industry groups held an average of nearly five meetings per working day with public office holders in 2023,

Fossil fuel sector lobbying analysis shows ‘relentless’ advocacy, says environmental group’s report

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
  • Representatives of fossil fuel firms and industry groups held an average of nearly five meetings per working day with public office holders in 2023,
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said that the Liberal government's 'suite of major investment tax credits, including for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, is creating more good-paying jobs across Canada,' and 'is helping Canada meet its net-zero by 2050 target,' in a Finance press release on Aug. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

March towards clean electricity grid draws out advocacy in environment-focused July lobbying

  • Final Clean Electricity Regulations, intended to support a net-zero electricity grid, are expected to be published later this year.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that 'setting new rules for cleaner power plants is already stimulating investments in lower-cost renewable energy and positioning Canada to be a global clean energy superpower,' in a Natural Resources press release in June. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

March towards clean electricity grid draws out advocacy in environment-focused July lobbying

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
  • Final Clean Electricity Regulations, intended to support a net-zero electricity grid, are expected to be published later this year.

March towards clean electricity grid draws out advocacy in environment-focused July lobbying

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 26, 2024
  • Final Clean Electricity Regulations, intended to support a net-zero electricity grid, are expected to be published later this year.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that 'setting new rules for cleaner power plants is already stimulating investments in lower-cost renewable energy and positioning Canada to be a global clean energy superpower,' in a Natural Resources press release in June. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals’ fall priorities should centre on building support from NDP, key voting blocs: lobbyists, pollsters

  • With a current 'hodgepodge' of bills before Parliament, the Liberals may want to form a cohesive narrative through their fall legislative agenda, says Yaroslav
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2024
One bill to watch this fall will be the government's online harms legislation, Bill C-63, which was first tabled by Justice Minister Arif Virani on Feb. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals’ fall priorities should centre on building support from NDP, key voting blocs: lobbyists, pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2024
  • With a current 'hodgepodge' of bills before Parliament, the Liberals may want to form a cohesive narrative through their fall legislative agenda, says Yaroslav

Liberals’ fall priorities should centre on building support from NDP, key voting blocs: lobbyists, pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 21, 2024
  • With a current 'hodgepodge' of bills before Parliament, the Liberals may want to form a cohesive narrative through their fall legislative agenda, says Yaroslav
One bill to watch this fall will be the government's online harms legislation, Bill C-63, which was first tabled by Justice Minister Arif Virani on Feb. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Witness says she’ll return if invited after fracas at House Status of Women Committee, it’s more important than ‘petty politics’

  • Conservatives are calling on the Liberals to allow witnesses to return to speak after a disastrous House committee meeting on July 31.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 19, 2024
Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld wrote in an Aug. 7 op-ed that the chair of the House Status of Women committee called a meeting with only a few days notice, and only with witnesses proposed by Conservative party members. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Witness says she’ll return if invited after fracas at House Status of Women Committee, it’s more important than ‘petty politics’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 19, 2024
  • Conservatives are calling on the Liberals to allow witnesses to return to speak after a disastrous House committee meeting on July 31.

Witness says she’ll return if invited after fracas at House Status of Women Committee, it’s more important than ‘petty politics’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 19, 2024
  • Conservatives are calling on the Liberals to allow witnesses to return to speak after a disastrous House committee meeting on July 31.
Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld wrote in an Aug. 7 op-ed that the chair of the House Status of Women committee called a meeting with only a few days notice, and only with witnesses proposed by Conservative party members. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Project 2025 could render trade and other agreements with U.S. uncertain, say political players

  • Project 2025 is not really on the radar for most average Canadians, but anyone in government should be taking note. Pollster Darrell Bricker calls
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 12, 2024
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, U.S. Vice-president Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and photographs courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr

Project 2025 could render trade and other agreements with U.S. uncertain, say political players

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 12, 2024
  • Project 2025 is not really on the radar for most average Canadians, but anyone in government should be taking note. Pollster Darrell Bricker calls

Project 2025 could render trade and other agreements with U.S. uncertain, say political players

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 12, 2024
  • Project 2025 is not really on the radar for most average Canadians, but anyone in government should be taking note. Pollster Darrell Bricker calls
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, U.S. Vice-president Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and photographs courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr

Defence spending push to reach NATO target coming in fall from business advocacy groups

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in July that Canada 'fully expects' to reach a spending target of two per cent of GDP on defence
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 12, 2024
During the the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Leaders’ Summit held July 9-11, National Defence Minister Bill Blair, along with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced an expectation that Canada will reach a spending target of two per cent of GDP on defence by 2032. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Defence spending push to reach NATO target coming in fall from business advocacy groups

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 12, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in July that Canada 'fully expects' to reach a spending target of two per cent of GDP on defence

Defence spending push to reach NATO target coming in fall from business advocacy groups

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 12, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in July that Canada 'fully expects' to reach a spending target of two per cent of GDP on defence
During the the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Leaders’ Summit held July 9-11, National Defence Minister Bill Blair, along with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced an expectation that Canada will reach a spending target of two per cent of GDP on defence by 2032. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. election outcome doesn’t change policy issues, but Trump harder to predict, say pundits, lobbyists

  • Leadership in North America faces a potential shakeup with the U.S. election coming up in November, and Canada's federal election coming by October of
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, U.S. Vice-president Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and photographs courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr

U.S. election outcome doesn’t change policy issues, but Trump harder to predict, say pundits, lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
  • Leadership in North America faces a potential shakeup with the U.S. election coming up in November, and Canada's federal election coming by October of

U.S. election outcome doesn’t change policy issues, but Trump harder to predict, say pundits, lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
  • Leadership in North America faces a potential shakeup with the U.S. election coming up in November, and Canada's federal election coming by October of
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, U.S. Vice-president Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and photographs courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr

Hot takes: Trudeau needs bold policy action to win back support, say pollsters, pundits

  • 'Far fewer people have a positive view of [Justin Trudeau],' and changing that perception may be difficult if those people have stopped listening to
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is 'committed' to staying in an interview with CBC News on July 1, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hot takes: Trudeau needs bold policy action to win back support, say pollsters, pundits

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
  • 'Far fewer people have a positive view of [Justin Trudeau],' and changing that perception may be difficult if those people have stopped listening to

Hot takes: Trudeau needs bold policy action to win back support, say pollsters, pundits

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | August 5, 2024
  • 'Far fewer people have a positive view of [Justin Trudeau],' and changing that perception may be difficult if those people have stopped listening to
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is 'committed' to staying in an interview with CBC News on July 1, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Voluntary grocery code of conduct short on fair dealing enforcement provisions, says NDP agriculture critic

  • Liberal MP Francis Drouin says the goverment has made clear that 'we're not afraid to legislate—and we will—if the grocery code of conduct fails
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 29, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced that federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers agreed to $1.2-million in short-term funding to support the adjudication office for the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct, in an Agriculture press release on July 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Voluntary grocery code of conduct short on fair dealing enforcement provisions, says NDP agriculture critic

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 29, 2024
  • Liberal MP Francis Drouin says the goverment has made clear that 'we're not afraid to legislate—and we will—if the grocery code of conduct fails

Voluntary grocery code of conduct short on fair dealing enforcement provisions, says NDP agriculture critic

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 29, 2024
  • Liberal MP Francis Drouin says the goverment has made clear that 'we're not afraid to legislate—and we will—if the grocery code of conduct fails
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced that federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers agreed to $1.2-million in short-term funding to support the adjudication office for the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct, in an Agriculture press release on July 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Top 100 Lobbyists 2022: Hybrid model is new norm for lobbyists tired of virtual meetings

  • A return to more in-person meetings in 2022 may reduce the extraordinarily high level of government engagement that has been typical during the COVID-19
FeatureBY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 14, 2022
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne was the most lobbied cabinet minister in 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Top 100 Lobbyists 2022: Hybrid model is new norm for lobbyists tired of virtual meetings

FeatureBY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 14, 2022
  • A return to more in-person meetings in 2022 may reduce the extraordinarily high level of government engagement that has been typical during the COVID-19

Top 100 Lobbyists 2022: Hybrid model is new norm for lobbyists tired of virtual meetings

FeatureBY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 14, 2022
  • A return to more in-person meetings in 2022 may reduce the extraordinarily high level of government engagement that has been typical during the COVID-19
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne was the most lobbied cabinet minister in 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Global transition to electric vehicles is ‘absolute battle’ and Canada needs strong collaboration with U.S. to triumph, say automakers

  • Automakers warn that the zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate proposed by the federal government could put the auto industry at risk by taking Canada’s
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 7, 2022
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne told The Hill Times that ensuring Canada is well-positioned to be a leader in ZEV manufacturing is one of the Liberal government’s top priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Global transition to electric vehicles is ‘absolute battle’ and Canada needs strong collaboration with U.S. to triumph, say automakers

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 7, 2022
  • Automakers warn that the zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate proposed by the federal government could put the auto industry at risk by taking Canada’s

Global transition to electric vehicles is ‘absolute battle’ and Canada needs strong collaboration with U.S. to triumph, say automakers

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 7, 2022
  • Automakers warn that the zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate proposed by the federal government could put the auto industry at risk by taking Canada’s
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne told The Hill Times that ensuring Canada is well-positioned to be a leader in ZEV manufacturing is one of the Liberal government’s top priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s economy may not benefit from spike in oil prices, say economists

  • Canada’s economy isn’t likely to reap much benefit from climbing oil prices, despite the potentially long-lasting impacts of sanctions imposed against Russia as a
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 2, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a ban on all crude oil imports from Russia on Feb. 28 in response to Russia's war with Ukraine. Oil prices spiked on Feb. 24 during the first day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with both Brent crude oil and U.S. oil topping $100 per barrel for the first time since 2014. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s economy may not benefit from spike in oil prices, say economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 2, 2022
  • Canada’s economy isn’t likely to reap much benefit from climbing oil prices, despite the potentially long-lasting impacts of sanctions imposed against Russia as a

Canada’s economy may not benefit from spike in oil prices, say economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 2, 2022
  • Canada’s economy isn’t likely to reap much benefit from climbing oil prices, despite the potentially long-lasting impacts of sanctions imposed against Russia as a
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a ban on all crude oil imports from Russia on Feb. 28 in response to Russia's war with Ukraine. Oil prices spiked on Feb. 24 during the first day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with both Brent crude oil and U.S. oil topping $100 per barrel for the first time since 2014. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada should follow U.S. lead with supply chain czar, say exporters

  • A supply chain crisis across a transportation sector as diverse as Canada’s needs a dedicated supply chain commissioner with “the power to convene” sector
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 28, 2022
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra co-hosted a national supply chain summit on Jan. 31, which included an announcement by the Liberal government to develop a supply chain task force amidst major disruptions to global supply chains throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada should follow U.S. lead with supply chain czar, say exporters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 28, 2022
  • A supply chain crisis across a transportation sector as diverse as Canada’s needs a dedicated supply chain commissioner with “the power to convene” sector

Canada should follow U.S. lead with supply chain czar, say exporters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 28, 2022
  • A supply chain crisis across a transportation sector as diverse as Canada’s needs a dedicated supply chain commissioner with “the power to convene” sector
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra co-hosted a national supply chain summit on Jan. 31, which included an announcement by the Liberal government to develop a supply chain task force amidst major disruptions to global supply chains throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Communication ‘critical’ as provinces and territories begin phase out of COVID restrictions, says Canadian Chamber of Commerce

  • Many businesses will feel a sense of relief as public health restrictions begin lifting across Canada, but strong communication about the transition from provincial
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 21, 2022
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced a three-step approach to phase out the province’s public health measures on Feb. 8. The Government of Alberta lifted the province’s COVID-19 vaccine passport program on Feb. 9, and announced that capacity restrictions on all venues would be lifted on March 1. Saskatchewan lifted proof of vaccination requirements on Feb. 14, with plans to remove mask mandates on March 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Communication ‘critical’ as provinces and territories begin phase out of COVID restrictions, says Canadian Chamber of Commerce

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 21, 2022
  • Many businesses will feel a sense of relief as public health restrictions begin lifting across Canada, but strong communication about the transition from provincial

Communication ‘critical’ as provinces and territories begin phase out of COVID restrictions, says Canadian Chamber of Commerce

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 21, 2022
  • Many businesses will feel a sense of relief as public health restrictions begin lifting across Canada, but strong communication about the transition from provincial
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced a three-step approach to phase out the province’s public health measures on Feb. 8. The Government of Alberta lifted the province’s COVID-19 vaccine passport program on Feb. 9, and announced that capacity restrictions on all venues would be lifted on March 1. Saskatchewan lifted proof of vaccination requirements on Feb. 14, with plans to remove mask mandates on March 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s really shaken what people thought of Canada’: international media attention of Ottawa occupation driven by contrast with Canada’s clean image, say journalists

  • The high amount of international media attention on the so-called “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa could be attributed to how the event clashes with Canada’s
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 21, 2022
CNN's Donnie O'Sullivan interviews one of the protesters on Parliament Hill. CNN reporter Paula Newton says the international media interest in the Freedom Convoy could be because of how the extremist elements of the protest sit in opposition to Canada's global image, but also because it's a 'fast-moving' story. Image courtesy of The Daily Show's Twitter

‘It’s really shaken what people thought of Canada’: international media attention of Ottawa occupation driven by contrast with Canada’s clean image, say journalists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 21, 2022
  • The high amount of international media attention on the so-called “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa could be attributed to how the event clashes with Canada’s

‘It’s really shaken what people thought of Canada’: international media attention of Ottawa occupation driven by contrast with Canada’s clean image, say journalists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 21, 2022
  • The high amount of international media attention on the so-called “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa could be attributed to how the event clashes with Canada’s
CNN's Donnie O'Sullivan interviews one of the protesters on Parliament Hill. CNN reporter Paula Newton says the international media interest in the Freedom Convoy could be because of how the extremist elements of the protest sit in opposition to Canada's global image, but also because it's a 'fast-moving' story. Image courtesy of The Daily Show's Twitter

Hate symbols at convoy protest bolster urgency for online hate legislation, say advocacy group, NDP

  • The display of hate symbols, including swastikas and the Confederate flag, in Ottawa during the truck convoy protest is fuelling the need for the
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2022
Canada's Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez released a report on Feb. 3, 2022, describing the results of a consultation process between July and September 2021 related to developing legislation to combat online hate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hate symbols at convoy protest bolster urgency for online hate legislation, say advocacy group, NDP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2022
  • The display of hate symbols, including swastikas and the Confederate flag, in Ottawa during the truck convoy protest is fuelling the need for the

Hate symbols at convoy protest bolster urgency for online hate legislation, say advocacy group, NDP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2022
  • The display of hate symbols, including swastikas and the Confederate flag, in Ottawa during the truck convoy protest is fuelling the need for the
Canada's Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez released a report on Feb. 3, 2022, describing the results of a consultation process between July and September 2021 related to developing legislation to combat online hate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seniors need housing support beyond Bill C-8, says advocacy organization, NDP

  • Seniors struggling to keep a roof over their heads are in dire need of federal support to address the housing crisis beyond what is
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2022
Canada's Minister of Seniors Kamal Khera introduced a bill in Parliament on Feb. 8, intended to support seniors facing GIS clawbacks. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Seniors need housing support beyond Bill C-8, says advocacy organization, NDP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2022
  • Seniors struggling to keep a roof over their heads are in dire need of federal support to address the housing crisis beyond what is

Seniors need housing support beyond Bill C-8, says advocacy organization, NDP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 14, 2022
  • Seniors struggling to keep a roof over their heads are in dire need of federal support to address the housing crisis beyond what is
Canada's Minister of Seniors Kamal Khera introduced a bill in Parliament on Feb. 8, intended to support seniors facing GIS clawbacks. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Harmonization with provinces will be key when introducing new data privacy legislation, say privacy experts

  • Highly-anticipated legislation to update Canada’s online privacy laws, expected to be introduced in the current session of Parliament, will need to harmonize with the
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 7, 2022
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne was directed to introduce legislation to advance the Digital Charter and strengthen privacy protections for consumers in his mandate letter on Dec. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Harmonization with provinces will be key when introducing new data privacy legislation, say privacy experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 7, 2022
  • Highly-anticipated legislation to update Canada’s online privacy laws, expected to be introduced in the current session of Parliament, will need to harmonize with the

Harmonization with provinces will be key when introducing new data privacy legislation, say privacy experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 7, 2022
  • Highly-anticipated legislation to update Canada’s online privacy laws, expected to be introduced in the current session of Parliament, will need to harmonize with the
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne was directed to introduce legislation to advance the Digital Charter and strengthen privacy protections for consumers in his mandate letter on Dec. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals ‘dragging their heels’ on pharmacare as COVID ups the need for affordable meds, says labour union, NDP

  • With yet another pandemic federal budget on the horizon, organized labour is pushing for universal pharmacare to help workers who have lost their workplace
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 7, 2022
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured at a Hill press conference on Jan. 7, 2022, was directed to engage with willing provinces and territories towards implementation of national universal pharmacare in his mandate letter on Dec. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals ‘dragging their heels’ on pharmacare as COVID ups the need for affordable meds, says labour union, NDP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 7, 2022
  • With yet another pandemic federal budget on the horizon, organized labour is pushing for universal pharmacare to help workers who have lost their workplace

Liberals ‘dragging their heels’ on pharmacare as COVID ups the need for affordable meds, says labour union, NDP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 7, 2022
  • With yet another pandemic federal budget on the horizon, organized labour is pushing for universal pharmacare to help workers who have lost their workplace
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured at a Hill press conference on Jan. 7, 2022, was directed to engage with willing provinces and territories towards implementation of national universal pharmacare in his mandate letter on Dec. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Broad support in life sciences innovation vital in preparing for future pandemics, say industry experts

  • A diverse approach as the federal government invests billions of dollars into the life sciences sector will be critical if Canada is to be
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 2, 2022
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne told The Hill Times that the federal government is investing to expand vaccine-production facilities using 'a wide range of technology platforms.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Broad support in life sciences innovation vital in preparing for future pandemics, say industry experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 2, 2022
  • A diverse approach as the federal government invests billions of dollars into the life sciences sector will be critical if Canada is to be

Broad support in life sciences innovation vital in preparing for future pandemics, say industry experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 2, 2022
  • A diverse approach as the federal government invests billions of dollars into the life sciences sector will be critical if Canada is to be
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne told The Hill Times that the federal government is investing to expand vaccine-production facilities using 'a wide range of technology platforms.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diving back into Broadcasting Act reform could mean big controversy

  • Members of Parliament, lobbyists, and stakeholders are anticipating legislation to reform the Broadcasting Act to be introduced early in this winter House session—but major
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 31, 2022
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez was directed in his December mandate letter to introduce legislation for reforming the Broadcasting Act that would 'ask web giants to pay their fair share.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diving back into Broadcasting Act reform could mean big controversy

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 31, 2022
  • Members of Parliament, lobbyists, and stakeholders are anticipating legislation to reform the Broadcasting Act to be introduced early in this winter House session—but major

Diving back into Broadcasting Act reform could mean big controversy

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 31, 2022
  • Members of Parliament, lobbyists, and stakeholders are anticipating legislation to reform the Broadcasting Act to be introduced early in this winter House session—but major
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez was directed in his December mandate letter to introduce legislation for reforming the Broadcasting Act that would 'ask web giants to pay their fair share.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Debate over government spending tops priority list for opposition parties heading into February’s House sitting

  • The debate over inflation and COVID-19-related spending will be among the top issues raised by opposition parties as the House digs into its agenda
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 31, 2022
A priority for Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez in February could be to introduce legislation intended to ensure that digital giants pay Canadian media outlets for reusing their news content, as he was directed to do in his December mandate letter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Debate over government spending tops priority list for opposition parties heading into February’s House sitting

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 31, 2022
  • The debate over inflation and COVID-19-related spending will be among the top issues raised by opposition parties as the House digs into its agenda

Debate over government spending tops priority list for opposition parties heading into February’s House sitting

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 31, 2022
  • The debate over inflation and COVID-19-related spending will be among the top issues raised by opposition parties as the House digs into its agenda
A priority for Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez in February could be to introduce legislation intended to ensure that digital giants pay Canadian media outlets for reusing their news content, as he was directed to do in his December mandate letter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Supply chain crisis and federal budget occupy agriculture sector in busy December

  • A supply chain crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and setting the groundwork in advance of this year’s federal budget, were among the major
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 24, 2022
In December, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau communicated with agriculture organizations including the Canadian Horticultural Council and the Canadian Cattlemens’ Association, to discuss supply chain issues and climate change. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Supply chain crisis and federal budget occupy agriculture sector in busy December

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 24, 2022
  • A supply chain crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and setting the groundwork in advance of this year’s federal budget, were among the major

Supply chain crisis and federal budget occupy agriculture sector in busy December

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 24, 2022
  • A supply chain crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and setting the groundwork in advance of this year’s federal budget, were among the major
In December, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau communicated with agriculture organizations including the Canadian Horticultural Council and the Canadian Cattlemens’ Association, to discuss supply chain issues and climate change. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lobbyists concerned potential rule changes could hinder volunteer opportunities in campaigns

  • Lobbyists are raising red flags in the wake of proposed changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct, which they say could restrict their ability
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 19, 2022
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger released a list of draft updates to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct on Dec. 15. A consultation period for the draft updates is currently open, and will close on Feb. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lobbyists concerned potential rule changes could hinder volunteer opportunities in campaigns

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 19, 2022
  • Lobbyists are raising red flags in the wake of proposed changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct, which they say could restrict their ability

Lobbyists concerned potential rule changes could hinder volunteer opportunities in campaigns

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 19, 2022
  • Lobbyists are raising red flags in the wake of proposed changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct, which they say could restrict their ability
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger released a list of draft updates to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct on Dec. 15. A consultation period for the draft updates is currently open, and will close on Feb. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Arts sector struggling under Omicron, lobbyists press for return of full CERB

  • Arts and culture organizations facing a renewed struggle to survive as the Omicron variant spreads are pushing the federal government to increase its financial
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 17, 2022
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez posted a national arts and culture summit planned for the end of January. He has said that continuing a dialogue with the arts sector is still a priority. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Arts sector struggling under Omicron, lobbyists press for return of full CERB

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 17, 2022
  • Arts and culture organizations facing a renewed struggle to survive as the Omicron variant spreads are pushing the federal government to increase its financial

Arts sector struggling under Omicron, lobbyists press for return of full CERB

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 17, 2022
  • Arts and culture organizations facing a renewed struggle to survive as the Omicron variant spreads are pushing the federal government to increase its financial
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez posted a national arts and culture summit planned for the end of January. He has said that continuing a dialogue with the arts sector is still a priority. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Staffers’ return to Hill uncertain amid Omicron wave

  • Hill staffers are being told to work from home whenever possible, as the Omicron wave has swept across Canada and squashed hopes of returning
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 17, 2022
Parliamentary staffers wait outside a Liberal caucus meeting in Parliament Hill's West Block on Nov. 8, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Staffers’ return to Hill uncertain amid Omicron wave

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 17, 2022
  • Hill staffers are being told to work from home whenever possible, as the Omicron wave has swept across Canada and squashed hopes of returning

Staffers’ return to Hill uncertain amid Omicron wave

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 17, 2022
  • Hill staffers are being told to work from home whenever possible, as the Omicron wave has swept across Canada and squashed hopes of returning
Parliamentary staffers wait outside a Liberal caucus meeting in Parliament Hill's West Block on Nov. 8, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Long-term lobbying goals will gain little traction amid Omicron wave, say lobbyists

  • A surge in Omicron cases across Canada will likely shift the federal government’s focus towards short-term responses, making it more difficult for stakeholders with
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 10, 2022
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos held two media briefings on the latest wave of COVID-19 last week. The government has sent more booster vaccines and rapid tests to the provinces as part of its response. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Long-term lobbying goals will gain little traction amid Omicron wave, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 10, 2022
  • A surge in Omicron cases across Canada will likely shift the federal government’s focus towards short-term responses, making it more difficult for stakeholders with

Long-term lobbying goals will gain little traction amid Omicron wave, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 10, 2022
  • A surge in Omicron cases across Canada will likely shift the federal government’s focus towards short-term responses, making it more difficult for stakeholders with
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos held two media briefings on the latest wave of COVID-19 last week. The government has sent more booster vaccines and rapid tests to the provinces as part of its response. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fragile supply chain faces risk without delay to January cross-border vaccine mandate, warns trucking industry

  • Canada’s trucking industry and other stakeholders with economic concerns are warning the Liberals of harmful impacts to Canada’s supply chain if the federal government
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 29, 2021
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced on Nov. 19 that, starting on Jan. 15, truck drivers will only be permitted to enter Canada if they are fully vaccinated. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fragile supply chain faces risk without delay to January cross-border vaccine mandate, warns trucking industry

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 29, 2021
  • Canada’s trucking industry and other stakeholders with economic concerns are warning the Liberals of harmful impacts to Canada’s supply chain if the federal government

Fragile supply chain faces risk without delay to January cross-border vaccine mandate, warns trucking industry

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 29, 2021
  • Canada’s trucking industry and other stakeholders with economic concerns are warning the Liberals of harmful impacts to Canada’s supply chain if the federal government
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced on Nov. 19 that, starting on Jan. 15, truck drivers will only be permitted to enter Canada if they are fully vaccinated. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fergus, Oliphant shut out of cabinet, but sworn in as privy councillors, giving them access to cabinet docs

  • Liberal MPs Greg Fergus and Rob Oliphant were shut out of cabinet, but were sworn in as members of the Privy Council on Dec.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 20, 2021
Liberal MPs Rob Oliphant and Greg Fergus were sworn in as members of the Privy Council on Dec. 10, 2021. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Fergus, Oliphant shut out of cabinet, but sworn in as privy councillors, giving them access to cabinet docs

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 20, 2021
  • Liberal MPs Greg Fergus and Rob Oliphant were shut out of cabinet, but were sworn in as members of the Privy Council on Dec.

Fergus, Oliphant shut out of cabinet, but sworn in as privy councillors, giving them access to cabinet docs

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 20, 2021
  • Liberal MPs Greg Fergus and Rob Oliphant were shut out of cabinet, but were sworn in as members of the Privy Council on Dec.
Liberal MPs Rob Oliphant and Greg Fergus were sworn in as members of the Privy Council on Dec. 10, 2021. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

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