U.S. President Donald Trump delayed the imposition of tariffs on Canada and Mexico by another month yesterday. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
U.S. President Donald Trump delayed the imposition of tariffs on Canada and Mexico by another month yesterday. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, spoke twice on Feb. 3 with U.S. President Donald Trump. Following the second call, both leaders announced a 30-day delay of tariffs that were expected to take effect on Feb 4.
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'Even being mentioned in the same breath as China on trade relations is beyond bizarre,' says former foreign minister Peter MacKay.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, spoke twice on Feb. 3 with U.S. President Donald Trump. Following the second call, both leaders announced a 30-day delay of tariffs that were expected to take effect on Feb 4.
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According to a series of briefings to military leaders in June 2024, 44 per cent of personnel in the CAF are overweight, and another 28 per cent are classified as obese. DND photograph by Leading Seaman Sisi Xu
Having a worse fitness record than the general population should be an embarrassment to the Canadian Armed Forces.
According to a series of briefings to military leaders in June 2024, 44 per cent of personnel in the CAF are overweight, and another 28 per cent are classified as obese. DND photograph by Leading Seaman Sisi Xu
Ontario Premier Doug Ford wears a ‘Canada is not for sale’ hat at a Jan. 15 first minister's meeting. U.S. President Donald Trump poses an existential threat to the Canadian confederation, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
When somebody says they are going to hurt you, it’s wise to take precautions.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford wears a ‘Canada is not for sale’ hat at a Jan. 15 first minister's meeting. U.S. President Donald Trump poses an existential threat to the Canadian confederation, writes Gwynne Dyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The pursuit of federal records can be consequential, but can also lead to unexpected consequences, and questionable claims and repression. Unsplash photograph by FlyD
False claims about a lack of records, and painting requesters as vexatious mar the transparency regime.
The pursuit of federal records can be consequential, but can also lead to unexpected consequences, and questionable claims and repression. Unsplash photograph by FlyD
If Canada can’t turn its economy around—can’t match the AI-driven global economy with productivity and economic growth—it won’t just lose its seat at the
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. For the government to extract the benefits of AI, the traditional incremental thinking of cost cutting must change, write Ram Mathilakath and Greg MacDougall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If Canada can’t turn its economy around—can’t match the AI-driven global economy with productivity and economic growth—it won’t just lose its seat at the
If Canada can’t turn its economy around—can’t match the AI-driven global economy with productivity and economic growth—it won’t just lose its seat at the
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. For the government to extract the benefits of AI, the traditional incremental thinking of cost cutting must change, write Ram Mathilakath and Greg MacDougall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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, 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
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
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, 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
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Canadians will soon be voting in a federal election, but will they get the chance to cast an informed vote, or merely support the party that most successfully denigrates its rival, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
A return to reasoned debate, where leaders answer each other’s points, rather than trade insults, would do a lot to restore our tired democracy.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Canadians will soon be voting in a federal election, but will they get the chance to cast an informed vote, or merely support the party that most successfully denigrates its rival, writes Michael Harris. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Commissioner Marie-Josee Hogue made 51 recommendations in the final report of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
What’s most important is that Canada acts on the 51 recommendations in Hogue’s report, and fast.
Commissioner Marie-Josee Hogue made 51 recommendations in the final report of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
By combining human ingenuity with advanced tech, Canada can build faster, safer, and more efficiently while creating opportunities for workers to thrive in a
Construction productivity has lagged behind other industries for decades, but the solution doesn’t rest solely with governments or policymakers. The answer lies in technology, writes Nhung Nguyen. Image courtesy of Pixabay
By combining human ingenuity with advanced tech, Canada can build faster, safer, and more efficiently while creating opportunities for workers to thrive in a
By combining human ingenuity with advanced tech, Canada can build faster, safer, and more efficiently while creating opportunities for workers to thrive in a
Construction productivity has lagged behind other industries for decades, but the solution doesn’t rest solely with governments or policymakers. The answer lies in technology, writes Nhung Nguyen. Image courtesy of Pixabay
To build a truly inclusive national innovation strategy, we must tailor programs to Indigenous values, expand access to capital, prioritize Indigenous women innovators and
Canada’s heritage is Indigenous innovation, which includes poly-cropping, as well as kayaks, hypodermic needles, prescribed burning to restore ecosystems, and maple syrup, writes Diane Roussin. Photograph courtesy of Juraj Berta, Pixabay.com
To build a truly inclusive national innovation strategy, we must tailor programs to Indigenous values, expand access to capital, prioritize Indigenous women innovators and
To build a truly inclusive national innovation strategy, we must tailor programs to Indigenous values, expand access to capital, prioritize Indigenous women innovators and
Canada’s heritage is Indigenous innovation, which includes poly-cropping, as well as kayaks, hypodermic needles, prescribed burning to restore ecosystems, and maple syrup, writes Diane Roussin. Photograph courtesy of Juraj Berta, Pixabay.com
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault recently admitted that he was open to implementing alternatives to the carbon tax. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
This is why I always tell activists, if you want to stay true to your cause, stay out of partisan politics.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault recently admitted that he was open to implementing alternatives to the carbon tax. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada is facing unique challenges including emerging global crises and wicked social issues. Innovation needs to be guided by policies that are adapted to
When it comes to creating value and increasing productivity beyond industry and business sectors, Canada does not have a plan, writes Dr. Sandra Lapointe, professor of philosophy at McMaster University. Photograph courtesy of Christina Morillo, Pexels.com
Canada is facing unique challenges including emerging global crises and wicked social issues. Innovation needs to be guided by policies that are adapted to
Canada is facing unique challenges including emerging global crises and wicked social issues. Innovation needs to be guided by policies that are adapted to
When it comes to creating value and increasing productivity beyond industry and business sectors, Canada does not have a plan, writes Dr. Sandra Lapointe, professor of philosophy at McMaster University. Photograph courtesy of Christina Morillo, Pexels.com
Plus, Chimwemwe Undi is the new parliamentary poet-laureate, the Daily Beast calls Poilievre 'MAGA's Canadian sweetheart,' Lattanzio is the new NSICOP chair, Xavier Trudeau
This just in: Liberal leadership contender Chrystia Freeland, left has an ally in American late-night TV host Bill Maher, who warned the U.S. president that Freeland’s running to be prime minister, not governor of the 51st state. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of YouTube
Plus, Chimwemwe Undi is the new parliamentary poet-laureate, the Daily Beast calls Poilievre 'MAGA's Canadian sweetheart,' Lattanzio is the new NSICOP chair, Xavier Trudeau
Plus, Chimwemwe Undi is the new parliamentary poet-laureate, the Daily Beast calls Poilievre 'MAGA's Canadian sweetheart,' Lattanzio is the new NSICOP chair, Xavier Trudeau
This just in: Liberal leadership contender Chrystia Freeland, left has an ally in American late-night TV host Bill Maher, who warned the U.S. president that Freeland’s running to be prime minister, not governor of the 51st state. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of YouTube
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, said he's in favour of imposing 'matching' retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump, left, imposes 25-per-cent tariffs against Canada. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
To boost innovation, Canada must think like a 'big, small country' rather than a 'small, big country.'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, said he's in favour of imposing 'matching' retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump, left, imposes 25-per-cent tariffs against Canada. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
In the next wave of bold innovation initiatives, the government needs to narrow its priorities, focus on getting results, and place good implementation at
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne on the Hill. The IRPP’s Rachel Samson and Steve Lafleur outline three priorities that could help refocus existing government spending, and galvanize the public and private actors needed to prevent a trade war. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In the next wave of bold innovation initiatives, the government needs to narrow its priorities, focus on getting results, and place good implementation at
In the next wave of bold innovation initiatives, the government needs to narrow its priorities, focus on getting results, and place good implementation at
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne on the Hill. The IRPP’s Rachel Samson and Steve Lafleur outline three priorities that could help refocus existing government spending, and galvanize the public and private actors needed to prevent a trade war. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada would respond to the U.S. levies with 25-per-cent tariffs on $155-billion worth of American goods. The first $30-billion will begin as of Feb. 4, he said, followed by a further $125-billion in 21 days to allow Canadian companies to find alternatives.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
'Canadians understand that we need to respond' to the tariffs levied by the U.S. president, says Prime Minister Trudeau. 'We need to respond in
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada would respond to the U.S. levies with 25-per-cent tariffs on $155-billion worth of American goods. The first $30-billion will begin as of Feb. 4, he said, followed by a further $125-billion in 21 days to allow Canadian companies to find alternatives.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A spokesperson for Finance Canada, which is led by Minister Dominic LeBlanc, said 'the Budget 2024 forecast assumed some contingent liabilities.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The concession comes in the wake of a Jan. 22 PBO report that found ‘a significant portion’ of that money ‘was included in the
A spokesperson for Finance Canada, which is led by Minister Dominic LeBlanc, said 'the Budget 2024 forecast assumed some contingent liabilities.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc is committed to two of the fiscal anchors used by his predecessor Chrystia Freeland, says a government spokesperson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canadians 20 to 30 years down the line ‘shouldn't be paying off the debt that we incurred’ to weather an economic downturn, says C.D.
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc is committed to two of the fiscal anchors used by his predecessor Chrystia Freeland, says a government spokesperson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
From top left: Premier and Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, and Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner. From bottom left: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Leader Elizabeth May. Photos courtesy of Ontario Liberals, Ontario Greens, and The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Ontarians will head to the polls in a snap provincial election on Feb. 27, just over a week before federal Liberal Party members choose
From top left: Premier and Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, and Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner. From bottom left: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Leader Elizabeth May. Photos courtesy of Ontario Liberals, Ontario Greens, and The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Cuts to international student numbers are sure to mean a classroom decline generally, writes Cyndi McLeod. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The federal government’s U-turn on foreign student eligibility could undo years of work by universities and colleges to open themselves to the world.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Cuts to international student numbers are sure to mean a classroom decline generally, writes Cyndi McLeod. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Taxpayers face a substantive—and controversial—change to the tax system advanced by an unpopular government that tried and failed to get it passed before prorogation.
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The best solution to the capital gains problem would be for the government to drop the proposals altogether. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Taxpayers face a substantive—and controversial—change to the tax system advanced by an unpopular government that tried and failed to get it passed before prorogation.
Taxpayers face a substantive—and controversial—change to the tax system advanced by an unpopular government that tried and failed to get it passed before prorogation.
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The best solution to the capital gains problem would be for the government to drop the proposals altogether. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
After the Jan. 30 deadline, leadership candidates must pay an additional non-refundable $250,000 to the party, as required by leadership election rules.
Pictured from top left and clockwise: Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Jaime Battiste, Ruby Dhalla, and Frank Baylis have all made it to the starting blocks for the Liberal leadership race. The deadline for a non-refundable $50,000 deposit with the party could narrow the field of candidates. Battiste dropped out of the race yesterday. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Jake Wright, and handouts
After the Jan. 30 deadline, leadership candidates must pay an additional non-refundable $250,000 to the party, as required by leadership election rules.
After the Jan. 30 deadline, leadership candidates must pay an additional non-refundable $250,000 to the party, as required by leadership election rules.
Pictured from top left and clockwise: Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Jaime Battiste, Ruby Dhalla, and Frank Baylis have all made it to the starting blocks for the Liberal leadership race. The deadline for a non-refundable $50,000 deposit with the party could narrow the field of candidates. Battiste dropped out of the race yesterday. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Jake Wright, and handouts
Good Thursday morning, In today’s Politics This Morning: Canada’s health ministers have gathered in Halifax, where today they’ll sit down to hash out some
Good Thursday morning, In today’s Politics This Morning: Canada’s health ministers have gathered in Halifax, where today they’ll sit down to hash out some
Good Thursday morning, In today’s Politics This Morning: Canada’s health ministers have gathered in Halifax, where today they’ll sit down to hash out some
Health Minister Mark Holland will meet with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Halifax today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration lawyer Elizabeth Long says immigrants, foreign workers, and foreign students shouldn’t ‘be scapegoated for all of the problems that the government has created.'
Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced a U-turn in the government’s immigration policy on Oct. 24, scaling back plans for the number of new permanent residents from 500,000 to 395,000 in 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration lawyer Elizabeth Long says immigrants, foreign workers, and foreign students shouldn’t ‘be scapegoated for all of the problems that the government has created.'
Immigration lawyer Elizabeth Long says immigrants, foreign workers, and foreign students shouldn’t ‘be scapegoated for all of the problems that the government has created.'
Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced a U-turn in the government’s immigration policy on Oct. 24, scaling back plans for the number of new permanent residents from 500,000 to 395,000 in 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
With COP16 underway in Colombia, Canadian politicians should prioritize strengthening and passing the Nature Accountability Act, write Salomé Sané and Anna Johnston. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/UN Biodiversity
Partisan bickering is increasing the odds that the parliamentary clock will wind down before Bill C-73 is enacted.
With COP16 underway in Colombia, Canadian politicians should prioritize strengthening and passing the Nature Accountability Act, write Salomé Sané and Anna Johnston. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/UN Biodiversity
This summer, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that the Biden administration had requested dispute settlement consultations with Canada to resolve the conflict over the DST. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Our U.S. neighbours view the tax as a truly hostile move, posing significant consequences for trade between allies.
This summer, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that the Biden administration had requested dispute settlement consultations with Canada to resolve the conflict over the DST. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The narrative that Canada’s entrepreneurs lack ambition or are too risk-averse misses the mark when the challenges are systemic, writes Stephan May. Pexels photograph by Christina Morillo
The solutions are clear: reduce the risk of starting a business, and create a more competitive, diversified capital market.
The narrative that Canada’s entrepreneurs lack ambition or are too risk-averse misses the mark when the challenges are systemic, writes Stephan May. Pexels photograph by Christina Morillo
From the Liberal Party's point of view, the only thing worse than Justin Trudeau, pictured, remaining as prime minister is his leaving, writes Michael Harris. And the Liberals are giving Pierre Poilievre a free pass on the details of his policy by presenting Canadians with a Jerry Springer-type distraction—their internal destructive psycho-drama. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The cardinal rule of politics and governance is presenting a united front to the public. Rubbing their noses in the party’s dirty laundry is
From the Liberal Party's point of view, the only thing worse than Justin Trudeau, pictured, remaining as prime minister is his leaving, writes Michael Harris. And the Liberals are giving Pierre Poilievre a free pass on the details of his policy by presenting Canadians with a Jerry Springer-type distraction—their internal destructive psycho-drama. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Canada needs to approach innovation and productivity from a much better base starting with a better institutional framework for policymaking and performance review, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
If we fail to act with a sense of urgency we could end up as the poor attic of North America.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Canada needs to approach innovation and productivity from a much better base starting with a better institutional framework for policymaking and performance review, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne will appear before a Senate committee to answer questions on his cybersecurity bill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Plus, big city mayors take their transit woes to Ottawa.
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne will appear before a Senate committee to answer questions on his cybersecurity bill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Clockwise from top left: Liberal MPs George Chahal, Rob Oliphant, Sophie Chatel, Patrick Weiler, Anthony Housefather, and Wayne Long. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The Liberal national caucus met on Oct. 23 where sources say about 50 Liberal MPs stood to speak either for and against Justin Trudeau
Clockwise from top left: Liberal MPs George Chahal, Rob Oliphant, Sophie Chatel, Patrick Weiler, Anthony Housefather, and Wayne Long. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Pictured clockwise from top left: Liberal MP Wayne Long, Immigration Minister Marc Miller, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, and Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The attempt to oust the PM at caucus was ‘unorganized’ and ‘haphazard’ said ex-Liberal staffer Nick McRoberts, but other forms of pressure must be
Pictured clockwise from top left: Liberal MP Wayne Long, Immigration Minister Marc Miller, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, and Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Flowers and flags adorn the National War Memorial in tribute to Cpl. Nathan Cirillo on Oct. 23, 2014, the day after he was shot dead while on sentry duty. Ten years on, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May backs calls for an inquiry into the security on that day. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Though it's been 10 years, there should be a full public inquiry into what happened that day. Parliament experienced one of the darkest days
Flowers and flags adorn the National War Memorial in tribute to Cpl. Nathan Cirillo on Oct. 23, 2014, the day after he was shot dead while on sentry duty. Ten years on, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May backs calls for an inquiry into the security on that day. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
It’s ‘a uniquely Canadian thing that something that significant would happen and there’d never be an inquiry,’ says Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, while
People try to save Cpl. Nathan Cirillo after he was shot and later died while on sentry duty at Ottawa's National War Memorial on Oct. 22, 2014. The gunman subsequently stormed Centre Block where he was shot and killed outside the Library of Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Mark Burgess
It’s ‘a uniquely Canadian thing that something that significant would happen and there’d never be an inquiry,’ says Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, while
It’s ‘a uniquely Canadian thing that something that significant would happen and there’d never be an inquiry,’ says Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, while
People try to save Cpl. Nathan Cirillo after he was shot and later died while on sentry duty at Ottawa's National War Memorial on Oct. 22, 2014. The gunman subsequently stormed Centre Block where he was shot and killed outside the Library of Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Mark Burgess
A wildfire burns through a Canadian boreal forest in 2016. A study led by a British university found carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires had increased 60 per cent since 2001. Photograph courtesy of Stefan Doerr
Meanwhile, firefighters and wildfire survivors gather in Ottawa to call for stopping ‘the problem at the source’ by moving to clean energy and better
A wildfire burns through a Canadian boreal forest in 2016. A study led by a British university found carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires had increased 60 per cent since 2001. Photograph courtesy of Stefan Doerr
In last week’s palace revolt, there is no heir apparent standing in the wings. Although several candidates are already preparing, including some in cabinet, there
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Oct. 23, after the morning's caucus meeting where he was told that 24 Liberal MPs want him to go by Oct. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
In last week’s palace revolt, there is no heir apparent standing in the wings. Although several candidates are already preparing, including some in cabinet, there
In last week’s palace revolt, there is no heir apparent standing in the wings. Although several candidates are already preparing, including some in cabinet, there
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Oct. 23, after the morning's caucus meeting where he was told that 24 Liberal MPs want him to go by Oct. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
David Eby, left, Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, Kamala Harris, David Rustad, Pierre Poilievre, and Danielle Smith. Politics is a thankless business, so perhaps we shouldn’t begrudge our leaders the fun they are having with issues like foreign interference, Trump’s admiration for Hitler, Rustad’s flirtations with crazy conspiracies, writes Riley. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr/British Columbia Government and The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Neena Singhal
The enemy without—climate change, of course—is scratching at the window, unheard and ignored. In one way or another it’s coming for us all.
David Eby, left, Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, Kamala Harris, David Rustad, Pierre Poilievre, and Danielle Smith. Politics is a thankless business, so perhaps we shouldn’t begrudge our leaders the fun they are having with issues like foreign interference, Trump’s admiration for Hitler, Rustad’s flirtations with crazy conspiracies, writes Riley. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr/British Columbia Government and The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Neena Singhal
House Speaker Greg Fergus agreed with the Conservatives last month that parliamentary privilege had been violated because the government didn’t comply with a vote approved by MPs to release all SDTC documents to the House law clerk within 30 days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
There is no constitutional basis in the law, powers, and privileges of the House to order documents to be given to the RCMP through
House Speaker Greg Fergus agreed with the Conservatives last month that parliamentary privilege had been violated because the government didn’t comply with a vote approved by MPs to release all SDTC documents to the House law clerk within 30 days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Marie-Claude Bibeau, Filomena Tassi, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Emmanuel Dubourg, Pam Damoff, Francis Drouin, Ken McDonald, Seamus O'Regan, Anthony Rota, Carla Qualtrough, Dan Vandal, Karen Vecchio, Ed Fast, Colin Carrie, Louise Chabot, Jean-Denis Garon, Monique Pauzé, Charlie Angus, Rachel Blaney, Carol Hughes, Alain Rayes, and Pablo Rodriguez. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Cynthia Munster; House of Commons website; and courtesy MPs' offices. Artwork by Naomi Wildeboer
Also, Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan returns from medical leave, Darrell Bricker muses on party fundraising, and Press Progress' Luke LeBrun gets an award.
Marie-Claude Bibeau, Filomena Tassi, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Emmanuel Dubourg, Pam Damoff, Francis Drouin, Ken McDonald, Seamus O'Regan, Anthony Rota, Carla Qualtrough, Dan Vandal, Karen Vecchio, Ed Fast, Colin Carrie, Louise Chabot, Jean-Denis Garon, Monique Pauzé, Charlie Angus, Rachel Blaney, Carol Hughes, Alain Rayes, and Pablo Rodriguez. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Cynthia Munster; House of Commons website; and courtesy MPs' offices. Artwork by Naomi Wildeboer
MONDAY, OCT. 28 House Sitting—The House sits Oct. 21-Nov. 9, and breaks on Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day week until Nov. 15. It resumes
U.S. Ambassador David Cohen, pictured at the Politics and the Pen gala in Ottawa last May, will deliver remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada's annual U.S. Thanksgiving Dinner. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. ET at the Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St., Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MONDAY, OCT. 28 House Sitting—The House sits Oct. 21-Nov. 9, and breaks on Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day week until Nov. 15. It resumes
U.S. Ambassador David Cohen, pictured at the Politics and the Pen gala in Ottawa last May, will deliver remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada's annual U.S. Thanksgiving Dinner. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. ET at the Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St., Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
