Lobbying

Taiwan the top destination in quieter year for MPs’ sponsored travel

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

So far, 32 MPs have disclosed sponsored trips in 2024 worth a little more than $250,000, far below the $844,000 reported by this time in 2023.

Taiwan the top destination in quieter year for MPs’ sponsored travel

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

So far, 32 MPs have disclosed sponsored trips in 2024 worth a little more than $250,000, far below the $844,000 reported by this time in 2023.

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

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

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

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Most-lobbied Grit MPs hear push for health accountability measures, most-lobbied Tory MPs hear push for environment, trade issues

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

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

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

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

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BY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Tripling of boreal wildfire emissions since 2001 show ‘growing vulnerability’ of Canada’s northern forests: new U.K. study

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BY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Pre-budget talks, public transit funding, and safety led September lobbying

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BY STUART BENSON

Cannabis industry seeks change as part of profits go up in smoke under outdated tax regime: stakeholders

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

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China is set to take effect Oct. 15.

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

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China is set to take effect Oct. 15.

Hosting G7 summit will be first global test for a new prime minister

NewsBY NEIL MOSS

Atlantic Grits open to ‘practical’ leadership candidate who gets rural Canada, say local Liberals

NewsBY IAN CAMPBELL

Liberals’ legacy of legalized cannabis at risk as hopes for tax relief ‘slim to none’ before next election: industry

NewsBY STUART BENSON

Environmental group wants clean power regulations without delay, calls electricity sector concerns ‘scaremongering’

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Parliamentary Calendar

UofT hosts launch for Catherine Tsalikis’ new book on Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21

Podcast

Frank Baylis on his bid for the Liberal leadership

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The Hill Times’ Top 100 Best Books in 2024

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Who went where in Trudeau’s cabinet shake-up?

Podcast

‘Amateur hour on the Rideau,’ with Sheila Copps

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

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A 100-per-cent surtax on all Chinese-made EVs will come into effect on Oct. 1, and a 25-per-cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China will begin Oct. 15.

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

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A 100-per-cent surtax on all Chinese-made EVs will come into effect on Oct. 1, and a 25-per-cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China will begin Oct. 15.

Nearly half of Canada’s public servants are now millennials, but Gen X holds onto management reins

NewsBY SOPHALL DUCH

Nearly half of Canada’s public servants are now millennials, but Gen X holds onto management reins

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

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

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

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

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

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Parliamentary Calendar

Donald Trump to be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20

Podcast

The sales tax holiday, with Corinne Pohlmann

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Poilievre voted best public speaker, most quotable, hardest-working, and biggest self-promoter in The Hill Times’ 29th Annual Politically Savvy Survey

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Always leave them wanting more: Fraser tops All Politics Poll as he looks to exit federal politics

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How to lower housing prices, with Carolyn Whitzman

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

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Representatives of fossil fuel firms and industry groups held an average of nearly five meetings per working day with public office holders in 2023, according to Environmental Defence Canada.

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

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Representatives of fossil fuel firms and industry groups held an average of nearly five meetings per working day with public office holders in 2023, according to Environmental Defence Canada.

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

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

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

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Final clean electricity regulations need more flexibility to adapt to physical limits, says Electricity Canada CEO

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Yet-to-be-named members of new council supporting green energy transition a focus for environmental and labour group advocacy

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Emissions cap concerns among top environment issues in federal lobbying for six months of 2024

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

'There's a real sense of urgency on the part of the government to get [environment policy measures] finished,' says Tim Gray, executive director of Environmental Defence.

Emissions cap concerns among top environment issues in federal lobbying for six months of 2024

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

'There's a real sense of urgency on the part of the government to get [environment policy measures] finished,' says Tim Gray, executive director of Environmental Defence.