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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.

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

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

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

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

Trump’s lies are like ‘psychological warfare,’ say political experts

  • U.S. President Donald Trump's lies 'keep us off balance' and have 'psychological effects on the country,' but they are also part of his strategy,
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
On Feb. 28 in the Oval Office, a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump devolved into an argument. Their meeting was covered by the media and the bitter exchange was broadcast around the world. Screengrab courtesy of CNN

Trump’s lies are like ‘psychological warfare,’ say political experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump's lies 'keep us off balance' and have 'psychological effects on the country,' but they are also part of his strategy,

Trump’s lies are like ‘psychological warfare,’ say political experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | March 10, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump's lies 'keep us off balance' and have 'psychological effects on the country,' but they are also part of his strategy,
On Feb. 28 in the Oval Office, a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump devolved into an argument. Their meeting was covered by the media and the bitter exchange was broadcast around the world. Screengrab courtesy of CNN

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

Innovation sector under tariff war needs more protection and diversified trade partners, says business advocates

  • The federal government is closely monitoring the situation surrounding potential U.S. tariffs and ‘stands ready to have a robust response if needed,’ says the
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne,
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne,
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured in a Hill scrum, launched the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy, which will invest up to $2-billion intended to help grow Canada’s AI sector, last month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Innovation sector under tariff war needs more protection and diversified trade partners, says business advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
  • The federal government is closely monitoring the situation surrounding potential U.S. tariffs and ‘stands ready to have a robust response if needed,’ says the

Innovation sector under tariff war needs more protection and diversified trade partners, says business advocates

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 3, 2025
  • The federal government is closely monitoring the situation surrounding potential U.S. tariffs and ‘stands ready to have a robust response if needed,’ says the
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne,
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured in a Hill scrum, launched the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy, which will invest up to $2-billion intended to help grow Canada’s AI sector, last month. 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

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

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

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

Civil servants and the public ‘will suffer’ without moving bill on whistleblower protection, says Centre for Free Expression director

  • Meanwhile, Sean Bruyea says whistleblower protections are also needed for veterans and their families because they are 'highly vulnerable to reprisals from either VAC
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 12, 2025
On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, prorogued Parliament until March 24 and announced his plans to give up the Liberal leadership and resign as prime minister. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said at a news conference that same day he intends to vote to bring down the government at the next throne speech. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Civil servants and the public ‘will suffer’ without moving bill on whistleblower protection, says Centre for Free Expression director

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 12, 2025
  • Meanwhile, Sean Bruyea says whistleblower protections are also needed for veterans and their families because they are 'highly vulnerable to reprisals from either VAC

Civil servants and the public ‘will suffer’ without moving bill on whistleblower protection, says Centre for Free Expression director

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 12, 2025
  • Meanwhile, Sean Bruyea says whistleblower protections are also needed for veterans and their families because they are 'highly vulnerable to reprisals from either VAC
On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, prorogued Parliament until March 24 and announced his plans to give up the Liberal leadership and resign as prime minister. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said at a news conference that same day he intends to vote to bring down the government at the next throne speech. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Tense is an ‘underestimation’ of difficult House sitting, with Liberals to be in survival mode in January, say pollsters

  • In the final days before the break, Parliament was shaken by the bombshell announcement on Dec. 16 of the resignation of Liberal MP Chrystia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 30, 2024
In a letter posted on X on Dec. 16, Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland said she and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been 'at odds about the best path forward,' and that stepping down as finance minister was 'the only honest and viable path.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tense is an ‘underestimation’ of difficult House sitting, with Liberals to be in survival mode in January, say pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 30, 2024
  • In the final days before the break, Parliament was shaken by the bombshell announcement on Dec. 16 of the resignation of Liberal MP Chrystia

Tense is an ‘underestimation’ of difficult House sitting, with Liberals to be in survival mode in January, say pollsters

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 30, 2024
  • In the final days before the break, Parliament was shaken by the bombshell announcement on Dec. 16 of the resignation of Liberal MP Chrystia
In a letter posted on X on Dec. 16, Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland said she and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been 'at odds about the best path forward,' and that stepping down as finance minister was 'the only honest and viable path.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canola industry urges more support for domestic biofuels sector in November, amid trade tensions with China

  • China, the second-largest market for Canada’s canola industry, initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of Canadian canola seed in September.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 26, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay argued Canada’s canola producers 'work tirelessly to deliver top-quality products,' and added that 'we adhere to rules-based trade,' in a press release from Agriculture on Sept. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Canola industry urges more support for domestic biofuels sector in November, amid trade tensions with China

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 26, 2024
  • China, the second-largest market for Canada’s canola industry, initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of Canadian canola seed in September.

Canola industry urges more support for domestic biofuels sector in November, amid trade tensions with China

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 26, 2024
  • China, the second-largest market for Canada’s canola industry, initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of Canadian canola seed in September.
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay argued Canada’s canola producers 'work tirelessly to deliver top-quality products,' and added that 'we adhere to rules-based trade,' in a press release from Agriculture on Sept. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Liberals hear health, budget, environment concerns from July to October, with Conservatives targeted for finance, transport

  • Federal carbon tax is 'devastating' to Western Canadian food producers, said the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities' president.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 16, 2024
The seventh-most lobbied cabinet minister from July to October, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault told the House Environment Committee on Nov. 27 that the federal carbon tax creates jobs and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals hear health, budget, environment concerns from July to October, with Conservatives targeted for finance, transport

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 16, 2024
  • Federal carbon tax is 'devastating' to Western Canadian food producers, said the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities' president.

Liberals hear health, budget, environment concerns from July to October, with Conservatives targeted for finance, transport

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 16, 2024
  • Federal carbon tax is 'devastating' to Western Canadian food producers, said the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities' president.
The seventh-most lobbied cabinet minister from July to October, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault told the House Environment Committee on Nov. 27 that the federal carbon tax creates jobs and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Lasting health-care system change requires national human resource strategy, say health experts

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s premiers will meet on Feb. 7 to discuss a new funding deal for health care with the provinces.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 6, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, Quebec Premier François Legault, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The prime minister will host a First Ministers' conference in Ottawa on Feb. 7 to hammer out a new health-care deal. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright

Lasting health-care system change requires national human resource strategy, say health experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 6, 2023
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s premiers will meet on Feb. 7 to discuss a new funding deal for health care with the provinces.

Lasting health-care system change requires national human resource strategy, say health experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 6, 2023
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s premiers will meet on Feb. 7 to discuss a new funding deal for health care with the provinces.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, Quebec Premier François Legault, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The prime minister will host a First Ministers' conference in Ottawa on Feb. 7 to hammer out a new health-care deal. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright

Quantum innovation depends on diversified startups investments, say experts

  • The Liberal government unveiled its $360-million National Quantum Strategy on Jan. 13 to support the growth of quantum sciences and technologies in Canada.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 1, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Canada is 'at the forefront ready to lead' in the quantum technologies sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Quantum innovation depends on diversified startups investments, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 1, 2023
  • The Liberal government unveiled its $360-million National Quantum Strategy on Jan. 13 to support the growth of quantum sciences and technologies in Canada.

Quantum innovation depends on diversified startups investments, say experts

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | February 1, 2023
  • The Liberal government unveiled its $360-million National Quantum Strategy on Jan. 13 to support the growth of quantum sciences and technologies in Canada.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Canada is 'at the forefront ready to lead' in the quantum technologies sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canola industry tops most-active voices in 2022 lobbying

  • Lobbying activity surged in 2022, with two organizations related to canola among the top ten most active organizations for the year.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 30, 2023
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said Ottawa's planned Next Policy Framework will 'help the [agriculture and agri-food] sector go even further,' in a press release from July 22, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canola industry tops most-active voices in 2022 lobbying

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 30, 2023
  • Lobbying activity surged in 2022, with two organizations related to canola among the top ten most active organizations for the year.

Canola industry tops most-active voices in 2022 lobbying

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 30, 2023
  • Lobbying activity surged in 2022, with two organizations related to canola among the top ten most active organizations for the year.
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said Ottawa's planned Next Policy Framework will 'help the [agriculture and agri-food] sector go even further,' in a press release from July 22, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Record-setting December finishes unprecedented year for lobbying activity

  • December set a new record for communication reports filed for that month, with economic development emerging as the top issue discussed overall.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 23, 2023
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen said 'there is more work to be done to ensure that all Canadians have access to quality, affordable housing,' in a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation press release from Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Record-setting December finishes unprecedented year for lobbying activity

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 23, 2023
  • December set a new record for communication reports filed for that month, with economic development emerging as the top issue discussed overall.

Record-setting December finishes unprecedented year for lobbying activity

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 23, 2023
  • December set a new record for communication reports filed for that month, with economic development emerging as the top issue discussed overall.
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen said 'there is more work to be done to ensure that all Canadians have access to quality, affordable housing,' in a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation press release from Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Shock’ to supply chains to come following eased COVID-19 restrictions in China

  • The Lunar New Year is a 'wildcard' when it comes to the possible spread of COVID-19 among migrant workers in China, says Alan Cai,
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 18, 2023
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the Liberal government 'will not hesitate to adjust measures to protect the health and safety of Canadians.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Shock’ to supply chains to come following eased COVID-19 restrictions in China

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 18, 2023
  • The Lunar New Year is a 'wildcard' when it comes to the possible spread of COVID-19 among migrant workers in China, says Alan Cai,

‘Shock’ to supply chains to come following eased COVID-19 restrictions in China

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 18, 2023
  • The Lunar New Year is a 'wildcard' when it comes to the possible spread of COVID-19 among migrant workers in China, says Alan Cai,
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the Liberal government 'will not hesitate to adjust measures to protect the health and safety of Canadians.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Heavy lobbying activity in 2022 in response to economic woes, say lobbyists

  • Federal lobbying activity surged in 2022, with 29,900 communication reports filed for the year so far.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 16, 2023
The Liberal government held public consultations between Nov. 16 and Dec. 16, 2022, to gather input for development of a pan-Canadian school food policy. Families Minister Karina Gould said that 'too many children at school are trying to learn on empty stomachs,' in an Employment and Social Development Canada press release from Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Heavy lobbying activity in 2022 in response to economic woes, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 16, 2023
  • Federal lobbying activity surged in 2022, with 29,900 communication reports filed for the year so far.

Heavy lobbying activity in 2022 in response to economic woes, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 16, 2023
  • Federal lobbying activity surged in 2022, with 29,900 communication reports filed for the year so far.
The Liberal government held public consultations between Nov. 16 and Dec. 16, 2022, to gather input for development of a pan-Canadian school food policy. Families Minister Karina Gould said that 'too many children at school are trying to learn on empty stomachs,' in an Employment and Social Development Canada press release from Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Targeted’ budget requires aggressive lobbying campaigns to be heard, say lobbyists

  • The federal government's 2023 budget may prioritize pre-existing Liberal commitments, rather than new ones, according to former Liberal staffer Kevin Bosch, now a managing
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 9, 2023
Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault said Ottawa's top priority in this year's budget is 'to support Canadians who need it most, and to increase Canada’s competitiveness and prosperity,' in a Finance Canada press release on Dec. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Targeted’ budget requires aggressive lobbying campaigns to be heard, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 9, 2023
  • The federal government's 2023 budget may prioritize pre-existing Liberal commitments, rather than new ones, according to former Liberal staffer Kevin Bosch, now a managing

‘Targeted’ budget requires aggressive lobbying campaigns to be heard, say lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 9, 2023
  • The federal government's 2023 budget may prioritize pre-existing Liberal commitments, rather than new ones, according to former Liberal staffer Kevin Bosch, now a managing
Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault said Ottawa's top priority in this year's budget is 'to support Canadians who need it most, and to increase Canada’s competitiveness and prosperity,' in a Finance Canada press release on Dec. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Innovation Minister Champagne top lobbied cabinet minister in 2022 with auto manufacturers among biggest lobbyists, so far

  • Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne appeared in the most communication reports for 2022 so far, followed by Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 28, 2022
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the Liberal government is 'cementing Canada’s leadership in the EV supply chain' in a Dec. 5 press release announcing the opening of a General Motors Canada electric-vehicle manufacturing plant in Ontario. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Innovation Minister Champagne top lobbied cabinet minister in 2022 with auto manufacturers among biggest lobbyists, so far

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 28, 2022
  • Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne appeared in the most communication reports for 2022 so far, followed by Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson.

Innovation Minister Champagne top lobbied cabinet minister in 2022 with auto manufacturers among biggest lobbyists, so far

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 28, 2022
  • Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne appeared in the most communication reports for 2022 so far, followed by Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the Liberal government is 'cementing Canada’s leadership in the EV supply chain' in a Dec. 5 press release announcing the opening of a General Motors Canada electric-vehicle manufacturing plant in Ontario. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Record-breaking lobbying activity in November with discussions about economy and federal budget

  • A new record for lobbying activity in a November was set last month, with organizations discussing the looming threat of recession and ways to
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 26, 2022
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the opening of pre-budget consultations on Dec. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Record-breaking lobbying activity in November with discussions about economy and federal budget

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 26, 2022
  • A new record for lobbying activity in a November was set last month, with organizations discussing the looming threat of recession and ways to

Record-breaking lobbying activity in November with discussions about economy and federal budget

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 26, 2022
  • A new record for lobbying activity in a November was set last month, with organizations discussing the looming threat of recession and ways to
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the opening of pre-budget consultations on Dec. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Proposed updates to Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct to face House Ethics Committee scrutiny in 2023

  • A 'cynicism around the revolving door between corporations, lobbyists, and political parties' may be addressed through review of the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct, says
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 19, 2022
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger released a proposal for changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct on Nov. 25. The House Ethics Committee will study these proposed changes in 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Proposed updates to Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct to face House Ethics Committee scrutiny in 2023

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 19, 2022
  • A 'cynicism around the revolving door between corporations, lobbyists, and political parties' may be addressed through review of the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct, says

Proposed updates to Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct to face House Ethics Committee scrutiny in 2023

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 19, 2022
  • A 'cynicism around the revolving door between corporations, lobbyists, and political parties' may be addressed through review of the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct, says
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger released a proposal for changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct on Nov. 25. The House Ethics Committee will study these proposed changes in 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Unambitious climate adaptation strategy needs clear goals for disaster mitigation, say climate experts, NDP MP

  • Ottawa released Canada’s first climate adaptation strategy in November, outlining goals relating to disaster resilience, biodiversity, infrastructure and the economy.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 12, 2022
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that 'the fight against climate change has reached our doorstep,' in a press release accompanying the release of Canada's National Adaptation Strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Unambitious climate adaptation strategy needs clear goals for disaster mitigation, say climate experts, NDP MP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 12, 2022
  • Ottawa released Canada’s first climate adaptation strategy in November, outlining goals relating to disaster resilience, biodiversity, infrastructure and the economy.

Unambitious climate adaptation strategy needs clear goals for disaster mitigation, say climate experts, NDP MP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 12, 2022
  • Ottawa released Canada’s first climate adaptation strategy in November, outlining goals relating to disaster resilience, biodiversity, infrastructure and the economy.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that 'the fight against climate change has reached our doorstep,' in a press release accompanying the release of Canada's National Adaptation Strategy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opportunity to advance Arctic infrastructure strategy in response to increased defence threats, say NDP MP, CSG senator

  • Arctic360 argues that Canada needs an Arctic infrastructure strategy to address issues facing northern communities related to telecommunications, energy, roads, ports and airports.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 7, 2022
In June, Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal said investments in northern infrastructure, defence capabilities and enhanced threat monitoring will benefit all inhabitants of Canada's northern communities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opportunity to advance Arctic infrastructure strategy in response to increased defence threats, say NDP MP, CSG senator

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 7, 2022
  • Arctic360 argues that Canada needs an Arctic infrastructure strategy to address issues facing northern communities related to telecommunications, energy, roads, ports and airports.

Opportunity to advance Arctic infrastructure strategy in response to increased defence threats, say NDP MP, CSG senator

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 7, 2022
  • Arctic360 argues that Canada needs an Arctic infrastructure strategy to address issues facing northern communities related to telecommunications, energy, roads, ports and airports.
In June, Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal said investments in northern infrastructure, defence capabilities and enhanced threat monitoring will benefit all inhabitants of Canada's northern communities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau, ministers emerge from Rouleau Commission testimony ‘relatively unscathed,’ say insiders

  • Pollster Nik Nanos said the inquiry reinforced what most Canadians already knew, which was that there was a 'hot mess' between different law enforcement
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE, JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 5, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears before the Public Order Emergency Commission at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa on Nov. 25, 2022, to provide testimony about the Freedom Convoy occupation and the government's invocation of the Emergencies Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau, ministers emerge from Rouleau Commission testimony ‘relatively unscathed,’ say insiders

News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE, JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 5, 2022
  • Pollster Nik Nanos said the inquiry reinforced what most Canadians already knew, which was that there was a 'hot mess' between different law enforcement

Trudeau, ministers emerge from Rouleau Commission testimony ‘relatively unscathed,’ say insiders

News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE, JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 5, 2022
  • Pollster Nik Nanos said the inquiry reinforced what most Canadians already knew, which was that there was a 'hot mess' between different law enforcement
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears before the Public Order Emergency Commission at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa on Nov. 25, 2022, to provide testimony about the Freedom Convoy occupation and the government's invocation of the Emergencies Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Improving diversity in GR space requires acknowledging change is possible, say Liberal MP, lobbyists

  • Government relations professionals in Canada identify as overwhelmingly white (82 per cent) and straight (80 per cent), according to an Abacus Data survey.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2022
The Government Relations Institute of Canada hosted a panel on diversity in government relations on Nov. 25. Among the participants were Liberal MP Greg Fergus, left, Tiéoulé Traoré of IBM Canada, and Bunmi Adeoye, senior vice-president of Proof Strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Jesse Cnockaert

Improving diversity in GR space requires acknowledging change is possible, say Liberal MP, lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2022
  • Government relations professionals in Canada identify as overwhelmingly white (82 per cent) and straight (80 per cent), according to an Abacus Data survey.

Improving diversity in GR space requires acknowledging change is possible, say Liberal MP, lobbyists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 30, 2022
  • Government relations professionals in Canada identify as overwhelmingly white (82 per cent) and straight (80 per cent), according to an Abacus Data survey.
The Government Relations Institute of Canada hosted a panel on diversity in government relations on Nov. 25. Among the participants were Liberal MP Greg Fergus, left, Tiéoulé Traoré of IBM Canada, and Bunmi Adeoye, senior vice-president of Proof Strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Jesse Cnockaert

More aggressive short-term climate goals needed in aviation sector, say NDP, climate activists

  • A goal for the aviation industry to source 10 per cent of fuel from sustainable sources by 2030 was set in the Liberal government's
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 28, 2022
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra released the Liberal government’s aviation climate action plan on Sept. 27, which set a target of net-zero emissions for Canada’s aviation sector by 2050. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

More aggressive short-term climate goals needed in aviation sector, say NDP, climate activists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 28, 2022
  • A goal for the aviation industry to source 10 per cent of fuel from sustainable sources by 2030 was set in the Liberal government's

More aggressive short-term climate goals needed in aviation sector, say NDP, climate activists

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 28, 2022
  • A goal for the aviation industry to source 10 per cent of fuel from sustainable sources by 2030 was set in the Liberal government's
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra released the Liberal government’s aviation climate action plan on Sept. 27, which set a target of net-zero emissions for Canada’s aviation sector by 2050. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Military recruitment and retention crisis requires addressing low morale, housing availability, say Tory, NDP critics

  • Facing a shortfall of approximately 10,000 unfilled positions, the Canadian Armed Forces needs expedited training for personnel and more affordable housing access, say opposition
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 23, 2022
Defence Minister Anita Anand has previously said there are 'a number of tangible items' the Liberal government is undertaking related to recruitment and retention within the Canadian Armed Forces. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Military recruitment and retention crisis requires addressing low morale, housing availability, say Tory, NDP critics

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 23, 2022
  • Facing a shortfall of approximately 10,000 unfilled positions, the Canadian Armed Forces needs expedited training for personnel and more affordable housing access, say opposition

Military recruitment and retention crisis requires addressing low morale, housing availability, say Tory, NDP critics

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 23, 2022
  • Facing a shortfall of approximately 10,000 unfilled positions, the Canadian Armed Forces needs expedited training for personnel and more affordable housing access, say opposition
Defence Minister Anita Anand has previously said there are 'a number of tangible items' the Liberal government is undertaking related to recruitment and retention within the Canadian Armed Forces. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Affordable shelter, fertilizer emissions, and tourism topped lobbying issues in busiest October since 2018

  • YWCA Canada is calling for increased funding under the National Housing Strategy for a grants-based system to fully fund shelters that are specifically dedicated
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 21, 2022
Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured in a Hill scrum, said, 'Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home,' in an Infrastructure Canada press release on Nov. 15, in response to a report on chronic homelessness released by Auditor General Karen Hogan earlier that day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Affordable shelter, fertilizer emissions, and tourism topped lobbying issues in busiest October since 2018

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 21, 2022
  • YWCA Canada is calling for increased funding under the National Housing Strategy for a grants-based system to fully fund shelters that are specifically dedicated

Affordable shelter, fertilizer emissions, and tourism topped lobbying issues in busiest October since 2018

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 21, 2022
  • YWCA Canada is calling for increased funding under the National Housing Strategy for a grants-based system to fully fund shelters that are specifically dedicated
Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured in a Hill scrum, said, 'Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home,' in an Infrastructure Canada press release on Nov. 15, in response to a report on chronic homelessness released by Auditor General Karen Hogan earlier that day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ports in need of infrastructure improvements call for more flexible borrowing limits from government

  • The federal government plans to introduce legislative amendments in the coming months to update how Canada’s ports are managed and operated.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 14, 2022
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured on the Hill on Oct. 26, 2022, said ensuring that Canadians receive essential goods has been a 'top priority' for the Liberal government, in a Transport Canada press release from Oct. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ports in need of infrastructure improvements call for more flexible borrowing limits from government

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 14, 2022
  • The federal government plans to introduce legislative amendments in the coming months to update how Canada’s ports are managed and operated.

Ports in need of infrastructure improvements call for more flexible borrowing limits from government

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 14, 2022
  • The federal government plans to introduce legislative amendments in the coming months to update how Canada’s ports are managed and operated.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured on the Hill on Oct. 26, 2022, said ensuring that Canadians receive essential goods has been a 'top priority' for the Liberal government, in a Transport Canada press release from Oct. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Quality of journalism should be considered in eligibility for Bill C-18, says NDP MP

  • The House Heritage Committee is considering the possible impacts of changing the eligibility requirements under Bill C-18 for news organizations to engage in revenue
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 7, 2022
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather questioned Meta representatives during a Heritage Committee meeting on Oct. 28, in regards to a threat by the platform to block sharing of news content in Canada if Bill C-18 is passed without amendments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Quality of journalism should be considered in eligibility for Bill C-18, says NDP MP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 7, 2022
  • The House Heritage Committee is considering the possible impacts of changing the eligibility requirements under Bill C-18 for news organizations to engage in revenue

Quality of journalism should be considered in eligibility for Bill C-18, says NDP MP

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 7, 2022
  • The House Heritage Committee is considering the possible impacts of changing the eligibility requirements under Bill C-18 for news organizations to engage in revenue
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather questioned Meta representatives during a Heritage Committee meeting on Oct. 28, in regards to a threat by the platform to block sharing of news content in Canada if Bill C-18 is passed without amendments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-11 amendments must define role of ‘international service,’ says RCI action committee spokesperson

  • Parliament, not the CBC, should be in charge of the mandate of Radio Canada International (RCI), according to a spokesperson for the RCI action
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 7, 2022
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez told the House Heritage Committee in June that Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, is 'about the obligations of platforms, not users,' and that the government has 'no intention of regulating what people post online.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-11 amendments must define role of ‘international service,’ says RCI action committee spokesperson

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 7, 2022
  • Parliament, not the CBC, should be in charge of the mandate of Radio Canada International (RCI), according to a spokesperson for the RCI action

Bill C-11 amendments must define role of ‘international service,’ says RCI action committee spokesperson

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 7, 2022
  • Parliament, not the CBC, should be in charge of the mandate of Radio Canada International (RCI), according to a spokesperson for the RCI action
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez told the House Heritage Committee in June that Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, is 'about the obligations of platforms, not users,' and that the government has 'no intention of regulating what people post online.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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