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New in-office mandate could send more public servants out the door, union says

NewsBY MARLO GLASS

NDP MP Heather McPherson says the new four-day, in-office mandate being introduced for the core public service during widespread job cuts is 'a bad choice' by the Liberal government.

New in-office mandate could send more public servants out the door, union says

NewsBY MARLO GLASS

NDP MP Heather McPherson says the new four-day, in-office mandate being introduced for the core public service during widespread job cuts is 'a bad choice' by the Liberal government.

Election buzz ramps up with Liberals poaching candidates from opposition parties and Conservatives starting nomination process

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

Early retirement offer to federal public servants causing ‘chaos’ in public service: union

NewsBY MARLO GLASS

Indian envoy calls on Canada to revive Canada-India Parliamentary Friendship Group ahead of Carney’s visit

NewsBY RIDDHI KACHHELA

Feds looking for Canadian steel supplier to keep high-speed rail project on track

NewsBY IREM KOCA

‘Premature’ to call NDP leadership race for top fundraiser Lewis, say politicos, with ranked ballot giving McPherson the edge

NewsBY ELEANOR WAND

Canada can’t afford to leave qualified physicians on the sidelines

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Canadians concerned about AI’s impact on environment, children: federal consultation

BY MARLO GLASS

Ministers could exempt businesses from laws within ‘regulatory sandbox’ outlined in budget bill

BY IREM KOCA

NDP calls for feds to pull the plug on American F-35 order, and buy Swedish Gripen planes instead

Job cuts could hit CBSA and DND amid hiring blitz, union says

NewsBY MARLO GLASS | UPDATED February 4, 2026

The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s Liam McCarthy says these departments are expected to grow 'on the net,' but 'it is possible that we will see cuts at the same time as places are expanding.'

Job cuts could hit CBSA and DND amid hiring blitz, union says

NewsBY MARLO GLASS | UPDATED February 4, 2026

The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s Liam McCarthy says these departments are expected to grow 'on the net,' but 'it is possible that we will see cuts at the same time as places are expanding.'

‘Where’s the plan B?’: media executives ask for contingency plan if Liberals axe Online Streaming Act during trade talks

NewsBY DAVIS LEGREE

Tory Senator Housakos proposes invoking notwithstanding clause to uphold certain mandatory minimums

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

DND spurns House committee request for roadmap to comply with info czar’s orders

NewsBY NEIL MOSS

Culture Minister Miller says Canada can’t cross CanCon ‘red lines’ in U.S. trade negotiations

NewsBY STUART BENSON

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

GG Mary Simon wraps six-day Nordic tour on Feb. 7

‘Hang tight’: Why Quebec sovereignty and separatism are in the headlines again

FeatureBY KATE MALLOY

The Hill Times’ Top 100 Best Books in 2025

NewsBY ELEANOR WAND

Who’s backing the NDP leadership contenders?

Rob Batherson debriefs on Poilievre’s leadership win and what’s next for Conservatives

Despite early ‘spirit of co-operation’ on some bills, Liberal agenda still failing to launch in Parliament, say politicos

NewsBY STUART BENSON

The Conservatives have offered avenues for progress on government justice bills and a proposed GST credit, but far too much of the prime minister's agenda is 'still waiting at the starting gate,' says Liberal strategist Joe Jordan.

Despite early ‘spirit of co-operation’ on some bills, Liberal agenda still failing to launch in Parliament, say politicos

NewsBY STUART BENSON

The Conservatives have offered avenues for progress on government justice bills and a proposed GST credit, but far too much of the prime minister's agenda is 'still waiting at the starting gate,' says Liberal strategist Joe Jordan.

Feds prioritize speed in trade agenda as MPs raise alarm over transparency

NewsBY NEIL MOSS

Public servant says spending review is ‘gutting the wrong people’ as notices continue to hit desks

NewsBY MARLO GLASS

Top takeaways from the Conservative Party convention

NewsBY ABBAS RANA, PETER MAZEREEUW

With Liberals trying to ‘manufacture’ a reason for a snap spring election, election readiness top of mind for Conservatives, says campaign director Outhouse

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

Carney’s Davos speech helped ‘stiffen spines,’ but PM will have to make tough choices to protect Canada’s sovereignty, say two former cabinet ministers

NewsBY CHRISTOPHER GULY

Delegates tap eight new Conservative Party national councillors, as 10 incumbents are re-elected or acclaimed

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

Parliamentary Calendar

Harper’s official portrait to be unveiled on Tuesday, Feb. 3

Sheila Copps on Greenland, a 2026 election, and the return of Parliament

The Hill Times’ Top 100 Lobbyists in 2025: lobbyists prepare for ‘significant reset’ as federal election begins

Tracking job cuts in the federal public service

Re-engaging with China, with Senator Yuen Pau Woo

‘A Davos bump’: surge in Carney’s popularity eclipses Liberal support in polls

NewsBY CHRISTOPHER GULY

Pollster Angus Reid says the prime minister is getting 'top marks' for his international performance, while Nik Nanos says people like Mark Carney, but he cannot erase Liberal fatigue as the party marks more than 10 years in power.

‘A Davos bump’: surge in Carney’s popularity eclipses Liberal support in polls

NewsBY CHRISTOPHER GULY

Pollster Angus Reid says the prime minister is getting 'top marks' for his international performance, while Nik Nanos says people like Mark Carney, but he cannot erase Liberal fatigue as the party marks more than 10 years in power.

Lack of flexibility, questions about long-term funding have been stumbling blocks in signing pharmacare deals, say some premiers

NewsBY TESSIE SANCI

Conservatives to elect members of powerful national council today: Canada needs ‘Pierre Poilievre as the next prime minister, we’re united’

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

‘The best is yet to come’: Poilievre takes Conservative leadership vote with 87 per cent support after final pitch

NewsBY PETER MAZEREEUW

Conservatives ‘ready to go’ in case of a snap election, says Conservative Fund chair Staley and MP Cooper

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

Industrial benefits policy needs a ‘relook,’ says ex-senior public servant, as Conservative MP pushes for contract records

NewsBY IREM KOCA

'There has to be better alignment between the ITB policy and the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces,' says former public servant Clem Srour.

Industrial benefits policy needs a ‘relook,’ says ex-senior public servant, as Conservative MP pushes for contract records

NewsBY IREM KOCA

'There has to be better alignment between the ITB policy and the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces,' says former public servant Clem Srour.

Treasury Board outlines more than 8,000 job cuts in first phases of public service revamp

NewsBY MARLO GLASS

Treasury Board outlines more than 8,000 job cuts in first phases of public service revamp

NewsBY MARLO GLASS

‘Diseases do not recognize borders’: U.S. decision to leave WHO ignores reality of how diseases spread, says Liberal MP Powlowski

NewsBY TESSIE SANCI

‘Diseases do not recognize borders’: U.S. decision to leave WHO ignores reality of how diseases spread, says Liberal MP Powlowski

NewsBY TESSIE SANCI

Canada’s largest pension manager ‘backsliding’ on climate, risks being unable to pay out pensions: report

NewsBY ELEANOR WAND

Canada’s largest pension manager ‘backsliding’ on climate, risks being unable to pay out pensions: report

NewsBY ELEANOR WAND

Politics This Morning

Canada’s Nuuk consulate opens for business

Ministers blitz the committees

Anand attends Rubio’s critical minerals gathering in Washington

The Senate reconvenes

COVID-19

CUSMA must do more than protect trade—it must secure Canada’s life sciences future

Union raises alarm over pending Public Health Agency job cuts

Forest fire travel ban backlash demonstrates lack of investment in trust post-COVID, says public health expert

Theresa Tam

Canada’s next top doctor must be a ‘focal point’ for public health amid changes in the U.S., concerns about next pandemic

Election

MPs eye support for expat voters as PROC study on special ballot challenges wraps

Ontario national councillor Mitas expected to challenge Barber for Conservative Party presidency

Conservative national council confirms Kurek as candidate in Battle River-Crowfoot, Poilievre to run in a different riding in next election

Conservatives outspent Liberals by $1.2-million during the 2025 election

Politics

Jamil Jivani went to Washington

Bringing investment banking rigor to Ottawa

Immigration Minister Diab hires former P.E.I. Liberal Party executive director

Politicos pack the room for Harper’s portrait unveiling

Foreign Policy

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin

The last arms control treaty expires

Massive military spending needs protection from abuse and fraud

Is Iran pretending to have nukes?

Carney ’s embrace of middle power status sends us ‘back to the future’

Finance and Budget

Three measures to tackle ‘wicked’ health policy problems

‘Not a chance’: Green Leader May says she can’t support budget omnibus bill without major changes, but NDP skeptical

MPs face a choice this Parliament: play partisan games or meet the moment

IMF report says Canada’s elevated trade uncertainty reinforces long-standing weaknesses in productivity and competitiveness

Lobbying

Ottawa’s lowered lobbying registration thresholds will reshape government relations

‘Unprecedented’ 2025 for canola industry, with record-breaking economic lobbying

Libya was a warning, Venezuela is the test

‘It’s like molasses in January’: pharmacare implementation stalled, say health-care groups, but others argue time needed to get deals right

Legislation

NDP MP McPherson tables bill to ban company unions

The independent Senate in 2026: an anchor of stability

Return of Parliament: MPs should buckle up

After a year of inaction, the Carney Liberals must show up for work in 2026

Public Service

Bloc MP Perron condemns ‘ridiculous’ spending cuts that will shutter research farms across Canada

Federal public servants rally on Hill against job cuts

‘I will always be an advocate,’ says retiring Indigenous senior civil servant Gina Wilson after decades working to ‘bridge worlds’

Public service watchdog sounds alarm over funding shortfall to investigate whistleblower complaints

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