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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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Duplicating cabinet committee could speed work on climate change, says lobbyists

  • A need for speed could be behind the PMO’s decision to form two cabinet committees with identical mandates related to climate change, according to some
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 20, 2021
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault was given 39 priority tasks in his mandate letter on Dec. 16, including drawing up a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Duplicating cabinet committee could speed work on climate change, says lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 20, 2021
  • A need for speed could be behind the PMO’s decision to form two cabinet committees with identical mandates related to climate change, according to some

Duplicating cabinet committee could speed work on climate change, says lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 20, 2021
  • A need for speed could be behind the PMO’s decision to form two cabinet committees with identical mandates related to climate change, according to some
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault was given 39 priority tasks in his mandate letter on Dec. 16, including drawing up a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opposition parties ‘carefully reviewing’ proposal to end standoff over Winnipeg lab documents

  • Opposition parties are back to weighing their options to resolve a standoff with the Liberal government, following a failed bid in the House last
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 13, 2021
House Speaker Anthony Rota ruled on Dec. 9 that a Conservative bid to resurrect an order from the previous Parliament demanding the release of secret government documents had expired. Screen capture images courtesy of CPAC

Opposition parties ‘carefully reviewing’ proposal to end standoff over Winnipeg lab documents

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 13, 2021
  • Opposition parties are back to weighing their options to resolve a standoff with the Liberal government, following a failed bid in the House last

Opposition parties ‘carefully reviewing’ proposal to end standoff over Winnipeg lab documents

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 13, 2021
  • Opposition parties are back to weighing their options to resolve a standoff with the Liberal government, following a failed bid in the House last
House Speaker Anthony Rota ruled on Dec. 9 that a Conservative bid to resurrect an order from the previous Parliament demanding the release of secret government documents had expired. Screen capture images courtesy of CPAC

‘It’s about time’: lobbyists say they’re relieved to see parliamentary secretary roster after long wait

  • The naming of 39 parliamentary secretaries on Dec. 3 comes as a relief to some lobbyists who say they are dealing with an advocacy
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2021
Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister Greg Fergus was one of two parliamentary secretaries who will be sworn in as members of the Privy Council. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘It’s about time’: lobbyists say they’re relieved to see parliamentary secretary roster after long wait

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2021
  • The naming of 39 parliamentary secretaries on Dec. 3 comes as a relief to some lobbyists who say they are dealing with an advocacy

‘It’s about time’: lobbyists say they’re relieved to see parliamentary secretary roster after long wait

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 9, 2021
  • The naming of 39 parliamentary secretaries on Dec. 3 comes as a relief to some lobbyists who say they are dealing with an advocacy
Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister Greg Fergus was one of two parliamentary secretaries who will be sworn in as members of the Privy Council. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Expand beyond unreliable solar and wind energy to service the North, says Tory Senator

  • Weaning communities in northern Canada off their reliance on diesel fuel will involve expanding into power sources beyond wind and solar, which cannot collect
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 8, 2021
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal announced an $88,000 investment by the federal government's Northern Responsible Energy Approach for Community Heat and Electricity (REACHE) program to Nihtat Energy Limited on Feb. 9. The REACHE program is intended to help reduce reliance for northern communities on diesel fuel. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Expand beyond unreliable solar and wind energy to service the North, says Tory Senator

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 8, 2021
  • Weaning communities in northern Canada off their reliance on diesel fuel will involve expanding into power sources beyond wind and solar, which cannot collect

Expand beyond unreliable solar and wind energy to service the North, says Tory Senator

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 8, 2021
  • Weaning communities in northern Canada off their reliance on diesel fuel will involve expanding into power sources beyond wind and solar, which cannot collect
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal announced an $88,000 investment by the federal government's Northern Responsible Energy Approach for Community Heat and Electricity (REACHE) program to Nihtat Energy Limited on Feb. 9. The REACHE program is intended to help reduce reliance for northern communities on diesel fuel. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

View climate change as national security issue, says Green, NDP MPs

  • Calls from opposition parties for the Liberal government to treat climate change as a national security threat are increasing in the aftermath of a
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 6, 2021
John Kerry, former U.S. secretary of state, is the first U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, and some are suggesting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau establish a similar post in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Flickr

View climate change as national security issue, says Green, NDP MPs

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 6, 2021
  • Calls from opposition parties for the Liberal government to treat climate change as a national security threat are increasing in the aftermath of a

View climate change as national security issue, says Green, NDP MPs

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 6, 2021
  • Calls from opposition parties for the Liberal government to treat climate change as a national security threat are increasing in the aftermath of a
John Kerry, former U.S. secretary of state, is the first U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, and some are suggesting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau establish a similar post in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Flickr

Legislative bottleneck facing Parliament in rush before December break

  • Just two weeks remain before the House is scheduled to break for the Christmas holiday, and the government still has two bills—and counting—to shepherd
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 3, 2021
The current parliamentary session will be an important opportunity for Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured Nov. 25, 2021, to establish that he is 'prime minister material,' according to Summa Strategies consultant Daniel Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Legislative bottleneck facing Parliament in rush before December break

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 3, 2021
  • Just two weeks remain before the House is scheduled to break for the Christmas holiday, and the government still has two bills—and counting—to shepherd

Legislative bottleneck facing Parliament in rush before December break

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 3, 2021
  • Just two weeks remain before the House is scheduled to break for the Christmas holiday, and the government still has two bills—and counting—to shepherd
The current parliamentary session will be an important opportunity for Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured Nov. 25, 2021, to establish that he is 'prime minister material,' according to Summa Strategies consultant Daniel Perry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Green lobby ready to press on, following environment-focused October

  • Climate change commitments in the recent Throne Speech have set the tone for even more vigorous environmental advocacy in this parliamentary session, following an
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 26, 2021
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured on Oct. 27, 2021, arriving a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr. In Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Green lobby ready to press on, following environment-focused October

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 26, 2021
  • Climate change commitments in the recent Throne Speech have set the tone for even more vigorous environmental advocacy in this parliamentary session, following an

Green lobby ready to press on, following environment-focused October

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 26, 2021
  • Climate change commitments in the recent Throne Speech have set the tone for even more vigorous environmental advocacy in this parliamentary session, following an
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured on Oct. 27, 2021, arriving a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr. In Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Reforms to aviation sector business model needed to support COVID-19 recovery, says Canadian Airports Council president

  • The business model of Canada’s airports needs a rethink to support their recovery from the devastating financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2021
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne's office says that the transition to a green aviation industry is critical to the future of Canada's aerospace sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Reforms to aviation sector business model needed to support COVID-19 recovery, says Canadian Airports Council president

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2021
  • The business model of Canada’s airports needs a rethink to support their recovery from the devastating financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an

Reforms to aviation sector business model needed to support COVID-19 recovery, says Canadian Airports Council president

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 24, 2021
  • The business model of Canada’s airports needs a rethink to support their recovery from the devastating financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne's office says that the transition to a green aviation industry is critical to the future of Canada's aerospace sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

B.C. flood disaster to spark heavy climate change, infrastructure advocacy, say lobbyists

  • Devastating flooding in British Columbia is almost certain to put emergency relief efforts at the top of advocacy discussions with the federal government as
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 22, 2021
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair provided an update on the federal government’s response to the B.C. flooding crisis during a Nov. 18 press conference at the Sir John A. MacDonald building in Ottawa. Climate change and infrastructure advocacy will likely ramp up in response to the crisis, according to some lobbyists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

B.C. flood disaster to spark heavy climate change, infrastructure advocacy, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 22, 2021
  • Devastating flooding in British Columbia is almost certain to put emergency relief efforts at the top of advocacy discussions with the federal government as

B.C. flood disaster to spark heavy climate change, infrastructure advocacy, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 22, 2021
  • Devastating flooding in British Columbia is almost certain to put emergency relief efforts at the top of advocacy discussions with the federal government as
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair provided an update on the federal government’s response to the B.C. flooding crisis during a Nov. 18 press conference at the Sir John A. MacDonald building in Ottawa. Climate change and infrastructure advocacy will likely ramp up in response to the crisis, according to some lobbyists. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Address defence supply chain issues with expanded domestic capacity, say NDP MP, Senator

  • Defence industries are coping with a trade bottleneck as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which could be addressed through expanding domestic manufacturing and
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 17, 2021
Defence Minister Anita Anand should look to addressing supply issues facing the defence industry through greater emphasis placed on trade with nations that are part of military and security alliances with Canada, says Sen. Vernon White. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Address defence supply chain issues with expanded domestic capacity, say NDP MP, Senator

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 17, 2021
  • Defence industries are coping with a trade bottleneck as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which could be addressed through expanding domestic manufacturing and

Address defence supply chain issues with expanded domestic capacity, say NDP MP, Senator

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 17, 2021
  • Defence industries are coping with a trade bottleneck as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which could be addressed through expanding domestic manufacturing and
Defence Minister Anita Anand should look to addressing supply issues facing the defence industry through greater emphasis placed on trade with nations that are part of military and security alliances with Canada, says Sen. Vernon White. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘They can’t win’: multi-billion dollar fighter jet decision puts Liberals in tough spot, says specialist

  • The Liberal government might be stuck in a no-win situation, facing economic repercussions no matter which aerospace company it selects to provide the next-generation
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 15, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal government are expected to announce the winner of a multi-billion dollar contract to provide the next generation aircraft to Canada's military in early 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘They can’t win’: multi-billion dollar fighter jet decision puts Liberals in tough spot, says specialist

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 15, 2021
  • The Liberal government might be stuck in a no-win situation, facing economic repercussions no matter which aerospace company it selects to provide the next-generation

‘They can’t win’: multi-billion dollar fighter jet decision puts Liberals in tough spot, says specialist

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 15, 2021
  • The Liberal government might be stuck in a no-win situation, facing economic repercussions no matter which aerospace company it selects to provide the next-generation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal government are expected to announce the winner of a multi-billion dollar contract to provide the next generation aircraft to Canada's military in early 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Business groups, NDP want answers about COVID-19 support programs before Parliament resumes

  • Business advocacy groups aren’t waiting for the return of Parliament later this month to push the federal government for clarification on new COVID-19 support
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 10, 2021
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program and the Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program on Oct. 23, which are intended to support eligible businesses struggling during the pandemic. Some business advocacy groups have questions about the programs, such as the exact eligibility criteria. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Business groups, NDP want answers about COVID-19 support programs before Parliament resumes

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 10, 2021
  • Business advocacy groups aren’t waiting for the return of Parliament later this month to push the federal government for clarification on new COVID-19 support

Business groups, NDP want answers about COVID-19 support programs before Parliament resumes

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 10, 2021
  • Business advocacy groups aren’t waiting for the return of Parliament later this month to push the federal government for clarification on new COVID-19 support
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program and the Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program on Oct. 23, which are intended to support eligible businesses struggling during the pandemic. Some business advocacy groups have questions about the programs, such as the exact eligibility criteria. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t make regions compete for cash, says Antunes, as feds split economic development files

  • Keeping a “big picture” view of the economy will be crucial to prevent competition between Canada’s regional economic development agencies, which are now managed
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 8, 2021
Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal, pictured on Oct. 27, 2021, will meet with staff from Prairies Economic Development Canada and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, as well as partners and stakeholders, to develop economic objectives for the agencies. He assumed responsibility for both agencies following the federal cabinet shuffle on Oct. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t make regions compete for cash, says Antunes, as feds split economic development files

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 8, 2021
  • Keeping a “big picture” view of the economy will be crucial to prevent competition between Canada’s regional economic development agencies, which are now managed

Don’t make regions compete for cash, says Antunes, as feds split economic development files

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 8, 2021
  • Keeping a “big picture” view of the economy will be crucial to prevent competition between Canada’s regional economic development agencies, which are now managed
Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal, pictured on Oct. 27, 2021, will meet with staff from Prairies Economic Development Canada and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, as well as partners and stakeholders, to develop economic objectives for the agencies. He assumed responsibility for both agencies following the federal cabinet shuffle on Oct. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

End of 2021 will be a boom time for lobbying, say GR consultants

  • A slow September for lobbying activity is likely to be followed by some of the busiest months for government relations in 2021, as organizations
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 8, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, picture on Oct. 26, 2021, with Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, on their way to Rideau Hall for the swearing-in ceremony of the prime minister's new cabinet. Lobbyists say the new cabinet, filled mostly with ministers in new roles, will make November and December important months for advocacy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

End of 2021 will be a boom time for lobbying, say GR consultants

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 8, 2021
  • A slow September for lobbying activity is likely to be followed by some of the busiest months for government relations in 2021, as organizations

End of 2021 will be a boom time for lobbying, say GR consultants

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 8, 2021
  • A slow September for lobbying activity is likely to be followed by some of the busiest months for government relations in 2021, as organizations
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, picture on Oct. 26, 2021, with Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, on their way to Rideau Hall for the swearing-in ceremony of the prime minister's new cabinet. Lobbyists say the new cabinet, filled mostly with ministers in new roles, will make November and December important months for advocacy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Talent is the jet fuel to get companies to grow and scale’: attracting foreign talent and IP protection critical for Canada’s innovation economy, says CCI

  • Turning Canada into an “innovation nation” capable of rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on measures including finding ways to improve access to
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 25, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Sept. 9, 2021, and the Liberals included several promised investments related to innovation in the budget released on April 19. This includes $60-million over two years to support the Innovation Superclusters Initiative. The Liberal government will have 'a lot on their plate' in the upcoming parliamentary session when it comes to resolving the talent crunch facing many Canadian companies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Talent is the jet fuel to get companies to grow and scale’: attracting foreign talent and IP protection critical for Canada’s innovation economy, says CCI

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 25, 2021
  • Turning Canada into an “innovation nation” capable of rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on measures including finding ways to improve access to

‘Talent is the jet fuel to get companies to grow and scale’: attracting foreign talent and IP protection critical for Canada’s innovation economy, says CCI

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 25, 2021
  • Turning Canada into an “innovation nation” capable of rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on measures including finding ways to improve access to
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Sept. 9, 2021, and the Liberals included several promised investments related to innovation in the budget released on April 19. This includes $60-million over two years to support the Innovation Superclusters Initiative. The Liberal government will have 'a lot on their plate' in the upcoming parliamentary session when it comes to resolving the talent crunch facing many Canadian companies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

National infrastructure assessment must include advisory body with long-term vision, say infrastructure groups

  • Long-term infrastructure projects that extend beyond election cycles should be the lens through which an advisory board prepares its recommendations for the federal government’s
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 20, 2021
The Liberal government announced plans for a national infrastructure assessment in December 2020. Outgoing Infrastructure minister Catherine McKenna announced on July 29 there is 'strong support' for an independent advisory body to lead the assessment. A new infrastructure minister will be named on Oct. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

National infrastructure assessment must include advisory body with long-term vision, say infrastructure groups

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 20, 2021
  • Long-term infrastructure projects that extend beyond election cycles should be the lens through which an advisory board prepares its recommendations for the federal government’s

National infrastructure assessment must include advisory body with long-term vision, say infrastructure groups

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 20, 2021
  • Long-term infrastructure projects that extend beyond election cycles should be the lens through which an advisory board prepares its recommendations for the federal government’s
The Liberal government announced plans for a national infrastructure assessment in December 2020. Outgoing Infrastructure minister Catherine McKenna announced on July 29 there is 'strong support' for an independent advisory body to lead the assessment. A new infrastructure minister will be named on Oct. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘The time is now’ to push Liberals on mental health transfer promise, says NDP MP

  • Parliamentarians and mental health organizations say they are ready to push the Liberal government to deliver on its promise of a multi-billion-dollar mental health
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 4, 2021
During the federal election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Sept. 28 in Ottawa, promised $4.5-billion over five years towards a permanent mental health transfer. A more specific timeline for implementing the transfer has not been announced. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘The time is now’ to push Liberals on mental health transfer promise, says NDP MP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 4, 2021
  • Parliamentarians and mental health organizations say they are ready to push the Liberal government to deliver on its promise of a multi-billion-dollar mental health

‘The time is now’ to push Liberals on mental health transfer promise, says NDP MP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 4, 2021
  • Parliamentarians and mental health organizations say they are ready to push the Liberal government to deliver on its promise of a multi-billion-dollar mental health
During the federal election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Sept. 28 in Ottawa, promised $4.5-billion over five years towards a permanent mental health transfer. A more specific timeline for implementing the transfer has not been announced. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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