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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.

No ‘perfect’ solution in Carney asset disclosure calls, say law and political science experts

  • 'If we believe as a society that the system doesn't work ... then we need to have a policy conversation,' says York University's Ian
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated he put all of his publicly traded assets into a blind trust and that he has contacted the federal ethics office about putting 'screens' in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

No ‘perfect’ solution in Carney asset disclosure calls, say law and political science experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 14, 2025
  • 'If we believe as a society that the system doesn't work ... then we need to have a policy conversation,' says York University's Ian

No ‘perfect’ solution in Carney asset disclosure calls, say law and political science experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 14, 2025
  • 'If we believe as a society that the system doesn't work ... then we need to have a policy conversation,' says York University's Ian
Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated he put all of his publicly traded assets into a blind trust and that he has contacted the federal ethics office about putting 'screens' in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals’ lead could change if domestic concerns surpass U.S. tensions, says pundits, pollster

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney 'is still largely untested' in the political arena, and Jamie Carroll said 'Liberals should take almost no comfort from sitting
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 12, 2025
Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May, left, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Liberals’ lead could change if domestic concerns surpass U.S. tensions, says pundits, pollster

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 12, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney 'is still largely untested' in the political arena, and Jamie Carroll said 'Liberals should take almost no comfort from sitting

Liberals’ lead could change if domestic concerns surpass U.S. tensions, says pundits, pollster

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 12, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney 'is still largely untested' in the political arena, and Jamie Carroll said 'Liberals should take almost no comfort from sitting
Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May, left, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Alberta Premier Smith calls retaliatory tariffs ‘most harmful’ to Canadian business, wants CUSMA negotiation after federal election

  • 'Everybody is injured by [tariff wars], and so the sooner we can get to a renegotiated Canada-U.S. free trade agreement ... the better,' said
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 10, 2025
Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith
Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith
Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith spoke in Ottawa on April 10 at a conference hosted by the Canada Strong and Free Network. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Alberta Premier Smith calls retaliatory tariffs ‘most harmful’ to Canadian business, wants CUSMA negotiation after federal election

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 10, 2025
  • 'Everybody is injured by [tariff wars], and so the sooner we can get to a renegotiated Canada-U.S. free trade agreement ... the better,' said

Alberta Premier Smith calls retaliatory tariffs ‘most harmful’ to Canadian business, wants CUSMA negotiation after federal election

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 10, 2025
  • 'Everybody is injured by [tariff wars], and so the sooner we can get to a renegotiated Canada-U.S. free trade agreement ... the better,' said
Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith
Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith spoke in Ottawa on April 10 at a conference hosted by the Canada Strong and Free Network. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Real chance of global recession due to U.S. trade war, say economists

  • U.S. President Donald Trump is ‘playing with matches and gasoline when it comes to trade wars,’ according to Fen Hampson, professor of international affairs
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured April 2, 2025, on the way into the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations and National Security on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Real chance of global recession due to U.S. trade war, say economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 7, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump is ‘playing with matches and gasoline when it comes to trade wars,’ according to Fen Hampson, professor of international affairs

Real chance of global recession due to U.S. trade war, say economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 7, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump is ‘playing with matches and gasoline when it comes to trade wars,’ according to Fen Hampson, professor of international affairs
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured April 2, 2025, on the way into the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations and National Security on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada needs a national strategy for security, trade, and economy to contend with Trump, say political science experts

  • 'A royal commission on securing Canada’s future is not optional. It is essential,' reads a March 24 open letter to the prime minister, signed
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 4, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured at his campaign office on March 29, 2025, told reporters on March 25 that he has a responsibility to plan for the worst, and that 'part of that response is to be more and more Canadian in our defence capabilities.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada needs a national strategy for security, trade, and economy to contend with Trump, say political science experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 4, 2025
  • 'A royal commission on securing Canada’s future is not optional. It is essential,' reads a March 24 open letter to the prime minister, signed

Canada needs a national strategy for security, trade, and economy to contend with Trump, say political science experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 4, 2025
  • 'A royal commission on securing Canada’s future is not optional. It is essential,' reads a March 24 open letter to the prime minister, signed
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured at his campaign office on March 29, 2025, told reporters on March 25 that he has a responsibility to plan for the worst, and that 'part of that response is to be more and more Canadian in our defence capabilities.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade infrastructure pulls ahead of housing crisis as election priority, says industry experts

  • The Canadian Construction Association said 'In this federal election, construction will no longer be ignored,' in a March 27 press release.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 31, 2025
Jagmeet Singh, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Yves-François Blanchet, Elizabeth May, and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Jagmeet Singh, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Yves-François Blanchet, Elizabeth May, and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Trade infrastructure pulls ahead of housing crisis as election priority, says industry experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 31, 2025
  • The Canadian Construction Association said 'In this federal election, construction will no longer be ignored,' in a March 27 press release.

Trade infrastructure pulls ahead of housing crisis as election priority, says industry experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 31, 2025
  • The Canadian Construction Association said 'In this federal election, construction will no longer be ignored,' in a March 27 press release.
Jagmeet Singh, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Yves-François Blanchet, Elizabeth May, and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Liberal and Conservative safe seats likely to stay, but NDP less certain, say pollsters

  • There are 111 safe seats across Canada, based on wins by candidates with a margin of 25 per cent of the vote or greater
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 27, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Liberal and Conservative safe seats likely to stay, but NDP less certain, say pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 27, 2025
  • There are 111 safe seats across Canada, based on wins by candidates with a margin of 25 per cent of the vote or greater

Liberal and Conservative safe seats likely to stay, but NDP less certain, say pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 27, 2025
  • There are 111 safe seats across Canada, based on wins by candidates with a margin of 25 per cent of the vote or greater
Prime Minister Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Election process ‘robust,’ but security partners will be ‘on the lookout’ as Canada heads to the polls, says chief electoral officer

  • Stéphane Perrault shared changes to this year’s federal election voting process, including measures to expand Indigenous and student access across Canada.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 24, 2025
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault holds a press conference in the National Press Theatre on March 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Election process ‘robust,’ but security partners will be ‘on the lookout’ as Canada heads to the polls, says chief electoral officer

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 24, 2025
  • Stéphane Perrault shared changes to this year’s federal election voting process, including measures to expand Indigenous and student access across Canada.

Election process ‘robust,’ but security partners will be ‘on the lookout’ as Canada heads to the polls, says chief electoral officer

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 24, 2025
  • Stéphane Perrault shared changes to this year’s federal election voting process, including measures to expand Indigenous and student access across Canada.
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault holds a press conference in the National Press Theatre on March 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade war could ‘upend’ EV sector, Canada must argue for integrated market, says CEO of vehicle manufacturing group

  • There are signs of pushback against measures by the Trump administration that threaten clean energy development, according to Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association head Flavio
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 19, 2025
Now-Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne described Canadian steel and aluminum as essential for the manufacturing industry, and as crucial for North America’s energy future, economic security, and national security in a March 12 press release while he was serving as innovation minister. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Trade war could ‘upend’ EV sector, Canada must argue for integrated market, says CEO of vehicle manufacturing group

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 19, 2025
  • There are signs of pushback against measures by the Trump administration that threaten clean energy development, according to Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association head Flavio

Trade war could ‘upend’ EV sector, Canada must argue for integrated market, says CEO of vehicle manufacturing group

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 19, 2025
  • There are signs of pushback against measures by the Trump administration that threaten clean energy development, according to Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association head Flavio
Now-Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne described Canadian steel and aluminum as essential for the manufacturing industry, and as crucial for North America’s energy future, economic security, and national security in a March 12 press release while he was serving as innovation minister. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Foreign interference risks must be addressed before voters go to polls, warns democracy watchdog, but Wark says holding off on election right now would be ‘ridiculous’

  • Democracy Watch is urging federal parties to work together to pass legislation that could help address foreign interference, such as Bill C-65 and Bill
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, commissioner of the public inquiry into foreign interference, issued a final report on Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Foreign interference risks must be addressed before voters go to polls, warns democracy watchdog, but Wark says holding off on election right now would be ‘ridiculous’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
  • Democracy Watch is urging federal parties to work together to pass legislation that could help address foreign interference, such as Bill C-65 and Bill

Foreign interference risks must be addressed before voters go to polls, warns democracy watchdog, but Wark says holding off on election right now would be ‘ridiculous’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
  • Democracy Watch is urging federal parties to work together to pass legislation that could help address foreign interference, such as Bill C-65 and Bill
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, commissioner of the public inquiry into foreign interference, issued a final report on Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade anxiety creates ‘unprecedented’ risk to agriculture, requires bold advocacy, says sector experts

  • Tariffs and the threat of tariffs from the U.S. and China could have devastating effects on Canada’s agriculture sector, say agriculture industry insiders.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
To support Canada's farmers, Lawrence MacAulay announced on March 7 that Ottawa will set the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program at $250,000 for the 2025 program year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Trade anxiety creates ‘unprecedented’ risk to agriculture, requires bold advocacy, says sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
  • Tariffs and the threat of tariffs from the U.S. and China could have devastating effects on Canada’s agriculture sector, say agriculture industry insiders.

Trade anxiety creates ‘unprecedented’ risk to agriculture, requires bold advocacy, says sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 17, 2025
  • Tariffs and the threat of tariffs from the U.S. and China could have devastating effects on Canada’s agriculture sector, say agriculture industry insiders.
To support Canada's farmers, Lawrence MacAulay announced on March 7 that Ottawa will set the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program at $250,000 for the 2025 program year. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Increased electrification, tighter building codes could be needed if consumer carbon tax scrapped, say experts

  • The clock is loudly ticking on a likely federal election in the spring, leaving the future of Ottawa’s carbon pricing regime unclear.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said ‘Axing the carbon tax is only the beginning,’ during a ‘Canada First’ rally for the party on Feb. 15 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Increased electrification, tighter building codes could be needed if consumer carbon tax scrapped, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
  • The clock is loudly ticking on a likely federal election in the spring, leaving the future of Ottawa’s carbon pricing regime unclear.

Increased electrification, tighter building codes could be needed if consumer carbon tax scrapped, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
  • The clock is loudly ticking on a likely federal election in the spring, leaving the future of Ottawa’s carbon pricing regime unclear.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said ‘Axing the carbon tax is only the beginning,’ during a ‘Canada First’ rally for the party on Feb. 15 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Increased electrification, tighter building codes could be needed if consumer carbon tax scrapped, say experts

  • The clock is loudly ticking on a likely federal election in the spring, leaving the future of Ottawa’s carbon pricing regime unclear.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said ‘Axing the carbon tax is only the beginning,’ during a ‘Canada First’ rally for the party on Feb. 15 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Increased electrification, tighter building codes could be needed if consumer carbon tax scrapped, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
  • The clock is loudly ticking on a likely federal election in the spring, leaving the future of Ottawa’s carbon pricing regime unclear.

Increased electrification, tighter building codes could be needed if consumer carbon tax scrapped, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
  • The clock is loudly ticking on a likely federal election in the spring, leaving the future of Ottawa’s carbon pricing regime unclear.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said ‘Axing the carbon tax is only the beginning,’ during a ‘Canada First’ rally for the party on Feb. 15 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. ‘hacking away’ at world order means Canada must strengthen ties with allies, say foreign policy experts

  • World politics are undergoing a major power transition that only comes around once a century, says Aaron Ettinger. 'We don't know what a liberal
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 3, 2025
U.S. president Donald Trump, left, threatened tariffs in January on all Canadian and Mexican imports. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Trump reached an agreement in early February to post-pone those levies until March 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

U.S. ‘hacking away’ at world order means Canada must strengthen ties with allies, say foreign policy experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 3, 2025
  • World politics are undergoing a major power transition that only comes around once a century, says Aaron Ettinger. 'We don't know what a liberal

U.S. ‘hacking away’ at world order means Canada must strengthen ties with allies, say foreign policy experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 3, 2025
  • World politics are undergoing a major power transition that only comes around once a century, says Aaron Ettinger. 'We don't know what a liberal
U.S. president Donald Trump, left, threatened tariffs in January on all Canadian and Mexican imports. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Trump reached an agreement in early February to post-pone those levies until March 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

U.S. trade war speeds up need to prioritize Canadian clean energy, say experts

  • Canada is on the right track in terms of the energy transition, and the current trade war only adds urgency to speed up that
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2025
Jonathan Wilkinson
Jonathan Wilkinson
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said 'the role of electricity is central to Canada’s clean energy future,' in a June 2024 Natural Resources Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. trade war speeds up need to prioritize Canadian clean energy, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2025
  • Canada is on the right track in terms of the energy transition, and the current trade war only adds urgency to speed up that

U.S. trade war speeds up need to prioritize Canadian clean energy, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 26, 2025
  • Canada is on the right track in terms of the energy transition, and the current trade war only adds urgency to speed up that
Jonathan Wilkinson
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said 'the role of electricity is central to Canada’s clean energy future,' in a June 2024 Natural Resources Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade war may create ‘historic turn’ for Canada as separate economy from U.S., say economists

  • Canada needs a national strategy intended to boost investment, business development and manufacturing in Canada, according to economist Jim Stanford.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 24, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the West Block on Feb. 1, 2025, for a press conference on the government’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade war may create ‘historic turn’ for Canada as separate economy from U.S., say economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 24, 2025
  • Canada needs a national strategy intended to boost investment, business development and manufacturing in Canada, according to economist Jim Stanford.

Trade war may create ‘historic turn’ for Canada as separate economy from U.S., say economists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 24, 2025
  • Canada needs a national strategy intended to boost investment, business development and manufacturing in Canada, according to economist Jim Stanford.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the West Block on Feb. 1, 2025, for a press conference on the government’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade tensions with U.S. motivate economic lobbying in January

  • Economic development and international trade were the hottest advocacy topics in January based on the most popular subject matter listed in communication reports.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 22, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in West Block on Feb. 1, to provide an update on the governent’s response to the announcement of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade tensions with U.S. motivate economic lobbying in January

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 22, 2025
  • Economic development and international trade were the hottest advocacy topics in January based on the most popular subject matter listed in communication reports.

Trade tensions with U.S. motivate economic lobbying in January

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 22, 2025
  • Economic development and international trade were the hottest advocacy topics in January based on the most popular subject matter listed in communication reports.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in West Block on Feb. 1, to provide an update on the governent’s response to the announcement of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade war with U.S. requires ‘measured response,’ and reduced interprovincial trade barriers and regulatory burdens, say business leaders

  • The U.S. is 'looking for weakness,' according to the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, who called the trade war an 'unprecedented set
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 17, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, pictured Feb. 1, 2025, with Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, left, and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, holding a press conference on the government's response to Trump's 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade war with U.S. requires ‘measured response,’ and reduced interprovincial trade barriers and regulatory burdens, say business leaders

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 17, 2025
  • The U.S. is 'looking for weakness,' according to the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, who called the trade war an 'unprecedented set

Trade war with U.S. requires ‘measured response,’ and reduced interprovincial trade barriers and regulatory burdens, say business leaders

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 17, 2025
  • The U.S. is 'looking for weakness,' according to the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, who called the trade war an 'unprecedented set
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, pictured Feb. 1, 2025, with Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, left, and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, holding a press conference on the government's response to Trump's 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Holland has made positive pharmacare first steps, but stumbled on Health Act letter’s virtual care commission, say sector experts

  • The clock is 'loudly ticking' on a likely federal election in the spring, and it's important pharmacare deals are signed with the provinces and
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2025
Health Minister Mark Holland said the Liberal government's pharmacare plan is a 'transformational step towards improving health outcomes and health equity in Canada,' in an October 2024 Health Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Holland has made positive pharmacare first steps, but stumbled on Health Act letter’s virtual care commission, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2025
  • The clock is 'loudly ticking' on a likely federal election in the spring, and it's important pharmacare deals are signed with the provinces and

Minister Holland has made positive pharmacare first steps, but stumbled on Health Act letter’s virtual care commission, say sector experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 12, 2025
  • The clock is 'loudly ticking' on a likely federal election in the spring, and it's important pharmacare deals are signed with the provinces and
Health Minister Mark Holland said the Liberal government's pharmacare plan is a 'transformational step towards improving health outcomes and health equity in Canada,' in an October 2024 Health Canada press release. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

  • Investments are frozen and long-term planning decisions are largely on hold in the manufacturing sector ‘as everybody tries to figure out where this is
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
On Feb. 3, U.S. President Donald Trump, left, agreed to put a 30-day pause on tariffs against Canada. In a social media post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would take measures intended stop the flow of fentanyl across the border. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
  • Investments are frozen and long-term planning decisions are largely on hold in the manufacturing sector ‘as everybody tries to figure out where this is

Manufacturing sector and others lobbying hard for federal government support during 30-day tariff pause

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 10, 2025
  • Investments are frozen and long-term planning decisions are largely on hold in the manufacturing sector ‘as everybody tries to figure out where this is
On Feb. 3, U.S. President Donald Trump, left, agreed to put a 30-day pause on tariffs against Canada. In a social media post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would take measures intended stop the flow of fentanyl across the border. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Angus’ call for probe into Musk’s meddling draws attention in fight against foreign interference, say comms experts

  • Experts also say Canada's Elections Act needs to be updated to set out clear rules on the use of bots and AI in political
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
Charlie Angus
Charlie Angus
NDP MP Charlie Angus renewed his request for people to call on Elections Canada to 'shut down interference by Musk's interference in the X algorithm,' in a Jan. 26 post on Bluesky. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Angus’ call for probe into Musk’s meddling draws attention in fight against foreign interference, say comms experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
  • Experts also say Canada's Elections Act needs to be updated to set out clear rules on the use of bots and AI in political

Angus’ call for probe into Musk’s meddling draws attention in fight against foreign interference, say comms experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
  • Experts also say Canada's Elections Act needs to be updated to set out clear rules on the use of bots and AI in political
Charlie Angus
NDP MP Charlie Angus renewed his request for people to call on Elections Canada to 'shut down interference by Musk's interference in the X algorithm,' in a Jan. 26 post on Bluesky. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Angus’ call for probe into Musk’s meddling draws attention in fight against foreign interference, say comms experts

  • Experts also say Canada's Elections Act needs to be updated to set out clear rules on the use of bots and AI in political
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
Charlie Angus
Charlie Angus
NDP MP Charlie Angus renewed his request for people to call on Elections Canada to 'shut down interference by Musk's interference in the X algorithm,' in a Jan. 26 post on Bluesky. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Angus’ call for probe into Musk’s meddling draws attention in fight against foreign interference, say comms experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
  • Experts also say Canada's Elections Act needs to be updated to set out clear rules on the use of bots and AI in political

Angus’ call for probe into Musk’s meddling draws attention in fight against foreign interference, say comms experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
  • Experts also say Canada's Elections Act needs to be updated to set out clear rules on the use of bots and AI in political
Charlie Angus
NDP MP Charlie Angus renewed his request for people to call on Elections Canada to 'shut down interference by Musk's interference in the X algorithm,' in a Jan. 26 post on Bluesky. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals need middle-class housing plan to match Conservatives, says housing expert

  • The Tories' plan to scrap the federal sales tax on new homes sold for less than $1-million doesn't have a comparable Liberal counterproposal, says
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2025
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith released a video on Jan. 20 in which he said obstacles to affordable housing include 'too much red tape, too many different restrictive planning and zoning rules, and too many administrative delays.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals need middle-class housing plan to match Conservatives, says housing expert

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2025
  • The Tories' plan to scrap the federal sales tax on new homes sold for less than $1-million doesn't have a comparable Liberal counterproposal, says

Liberals need middle-class housing plan to match Conservatives, says housing expert

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2025
  • The Tories' plan to scrap the federal sales tax on new homes sold for less than $1-million doesn't have a comparable Liberal counterproposal, says
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith released a video on Jan. 20 in which he said obstacles to affordable housing include 'too much red tape, too many different restrictive planning and zoning rules, and too many administrative delays.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Election priorities shifting to U.S. trade war, say pollsters, strategists: ‘it’s an existential crisis to our country’

  • The carbon tax is 'yesterday’s issue,' according to Nik Nanos, founder and chief data scientist of Nanos Research.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 27, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland, and U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, pictured. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, Commons Wikimedia, and illustration by The Hill Times' Neena Singhal

Election priorities shifting to U.S. trade war, say pollsters, strategists: ‘it’s an existential crisis to our country’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 27, 2025
  • The carbon tax is 'yesterday’s issue,' according to Nik Nanos, founder and chief data scientist of Nanos Research.

Election priorities shifting to U.S. trade war, say pollsters, strategists: ‘it’s an existential crisis to our country’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 27, 2025
  • The carbon tax is 'yesterday’s issue,' according to Nik Nanos, founder and chief data scientist of Nanos Research.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland, and U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, pictured. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, Commons Wikimedia, and illustration by The Hill Times' Neena Singhal

Poilievre’s transition team must contend with U.S. trade war issues and make long-term plan, say former top bureaucrats

  • Poilievre will likely be less dependent on transition planning than other past Conservative leaders because 'he knows how government works,' says governance expert and
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 20, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has not publicly announced any members of his transition team, which will help him prepare to govern if he forms government in the upcoming federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Poilievre’s transition team must contend with U.S. trade war issues and make long-term plan, say former top bureaucrats

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 20, 2025
  • Poilievre will likely be less dependent on transition planning than other past Conservative leaders because 'he knows how government works,' says governance expert and

Poilievre’s transition team must contend with U.S. trade war issues and make long-term plan, say former top bureaucrats

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 20, 2025
  • Poilievre will likely be less dependent on transition planning than other past Conservative leaders because 'he knows how government works,' says governance expert and
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has not publicly announced any members of his transition team, which will help him prepare to govern if he forms government in the upcoming federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Musk’s approval of Poilievre good for Conservatives, but may not sit well for others, say pollsters and strategists

  • Billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk's endorsement is a 'double-edged sword,' according to pollster Nik Nanos.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 20, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
When asked by a reporter on Jan. 9 if he accepts Elon Musk’s approval. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured, said that it would be nice if Musk were to open factories in Canada, and create jobs here. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Musk’s approval of Poilievre good for Conservatives, but may not sit well for others, say pollsters and strategists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 20, 2025
  • Billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk's endorsement is a 'double-edged sword,' according to pollster Nik Nanos.

Musk’s approval of Poilievre good for Conservatives, but may not sit well for others, say pollsters and strategists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 20, 2025
  • Billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk's endorsement is a 'double-edged sword,' according to pollster Nik Nanos.
Pierre Poilievre
When asked by a reporter on Jan. 9 if he accepts Elon Musk’s approval. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured, said that it would be nice if Musk were to open factories in Canada, and create jobs here. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Liberal leadership race and upcoming election ‘vital time’ for advocacy, say lobbyists

  • The Trudeau government will be around for another two-and-a-half more months, and lobbyists say they are stepping on the gas to get their work
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 13, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party on Jan. 6, and prorogued Parliament until March 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal leadership race and upcoming election ‘vital time’ for advocacy, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 13, 2025
  • The Trudeau government will be around for another two-and-a-half more months, and lobbyists say they are stepping on the gas to get their work

Liberal leadership race and upcoming election ‘vital time’ for advocacy, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 13, 2025
  • The Trudeau government will be around for another two-and-a-half more months, and lobbyists say they are stepping on the gas to get their work
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party on Jan. 6, and prorogued Parliament until March 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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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

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

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