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Jean-Yves Duclos
On Dec. 17, Public Services and Procurement Canada, led by Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, released its 2024 departmental results report which showed a $92-million overall rise in spending from the previous fiscal year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
On Dec. 3, Treasury Board President Anita Anand appeared at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to take questions about cuts to the public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
On Dec. 3, Treasury Board President Anita Anand appeared at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to take questions about cuts to the public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 28, 2024
Indigenous researcher Crystal Semaganis says former minister Randy Boissonnault should not remain in Liberal caucus amid allegations his former company falsely claimed Indigenous status in bids to secure federal funds. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 28, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 28, 2024
Indigenous researcher Crystal Semaganis says former minister Randy Boissonnault should not remain in Liberal caucus amid allegations his former company falsely claimed Indigenous status in bids to secure federal funds. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 28, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says 'Treasury Board has made a decision to exempt the Department of National Defence and the CAF from any other reductions that are currently being contemplated' as feds seek to find $15-billion in savings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 28, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 28, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says 'Treasury Board has made a decision to exempt the Department of National Defence and the CAF from any other reductions that are currently being contemplated' as feds seek to find $15-billion in savings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says he is 'in a hurry' to accelerate procurement efforts to meet the urgent needs of the Canadian Armed Forces, but he needs help from the defence industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says he is 'in a hurry' to accelerate procurement efforts to meet the urgent needs of the Canadian Armed Forces, but he needs help from the defence industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
Randy Boissonnault resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20, following reports that Global Health Imports Corporation, a firm he previously co-owned, described itself as 'wholly Indigenous-owned' in bids for federal contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
Randy Boissonnault resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20, following reports that Global Health Imports Corporation, a firm he previously co-owned, described itself as 'wholly Indigenous-owned' in bids for federal contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 20, 2020
Former Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page says that 'while an austerity exercise could be a few years off, it would be wise for the public service to develop possible options for future political consideration in a post COVID-19 environment.' The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 20, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 20, 2020
Former Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page says that 'while an austerity exercise could be a few years off, it would be wise for the public service to develop possible options for future political consideration in a post COVID-19 environment.' The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 15, 2020
Andrew Caddell writes that if you multiply his experience by the 200,000 people affected by Phoenix, it is tens of millions of hours of misery. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 15, 2020
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | July 15, 2020
Andrew Caddell writes that if you multiply his experience by the 200,000 people affected by Phoenix, it is tens of millions of hours of misery. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 10, 2020
PSAC national president Chris Aylward, left, who heads the largest federal public service union, says the tentative deal with the Treasury Board, overseen by Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, right, 'recognizes the value and commitment of our members to Canadians.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 10, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 10, 2020
PSAC national president Chris Aylward, left, who heads the largest federal public service union, says the tentative deal with the Treasury Board, overseen by Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, right, 'recognizes the value and commitment of our members to Canadians.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 24, 2020
President of the Treasury Board Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured on June 15, speaks with reporters at a media availability in West Block to update Canadians on the response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 24, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 24, 2020
President of the Treasury Board Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured on June 15, speaks with reporters at a media availability in West Block to update Canadians on the response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | June 22, 2020
Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller, pictured April 2, 2020, speaking at the daily press conference from West Block in Ottawa to update Canadians about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On April 18, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an additional $306-million to support Indigenous businesses. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | June 22, 2020
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | June 22, 2020
Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller, pictured April 2, 2020, speaking at the daily press conference from West Block in Ottawa to update Canadians about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On April 18, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an additional $306-million to support Indigenous businesses. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 17, 2020
PIPSC president Debi Daviau, left, and PSAC national president Chris Aylward, right. Mr. Aylwatd says one major issue around workers returning to the workplace is how to ensure 'physical distancing can be respected.' The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 17, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 17, 2020
PIPSC president Debi Daviau, left, and PSAC national president Chris Aylward, right. Mr. Aylwatd says one major issue around workers returning to the workplace is how to ensure 'physical distancing can be respected.' The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALEX SILAS | June 15, 2020
When millions of Canadians and business owners lost their income, the government turned to Canada Revenue Agency staff to deliver the bulk of their financial aid package, writes Alex Silas is the regional executive vice-president for the Public Service Alliance of Canada's National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALEX SILAS | June 15, 2020
Opinion | BY ALEX SILAS | June 15, 2020
When millions of Canadians and business owners lost their income, the government turned to Canada Revenue Agency staff to deliver the bulk of their financial aid package, writes Alex Silas is the regional executive vice-president for the Public Service Alliance of Canada's National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | June 1, 2020
Public Service Minister Anita Anand, pictured at West Block, as she discusses the feds' response to COVID-19. The Public Service Commission has reported on an overall increase in non-advertised appointments to 34 per cent of hires in 2017-18 compared to 25 per cent in the previous fiscal year, writes Andrew Griffith. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | June 1, 2020
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | June 1, 2020
Public Service Minister Anita Anand, pictured at West Block, as she discusses the feds' response to COVID-19. The Public Service Commission has reported on an overall increase in non-advertised appointments to 34 per cent of hires in 2017-18 compared to 25 per cent in the previous fiscal year, writes Andrew Griffith. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 27, 2020
Procurement Minister Anita Anand is leading the government's effort to buy up personal protective equipment for the provinces and territories in what Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has called a 'wild west' environment for global procurement amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 27, 2020
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | May 27, 2020
Procurement Minister Anita Anand is leading the government's effort to buy up personal protective equipment for the provinces and territories in what Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has called a 'wild west' environment for global procurement amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2020
The Centre Block building, as pictured on April 1. Public Services and Procurement Canada is working to finalize schematic design plans for Centre Block's renovation by late spring or early summer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2020
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2020
The Centre Block building, as pictured on April 1. Public Services and Procurement Canada is working to finalize schematic design plans for Centre Block's renovation by late spring or early summer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 13, 2020
Liberal MP Greg Fergus, left, PIPSC president Debi Daviau, centre, and former clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick, right. 'I’m incredibly amazed at the level of front line work that our members are engaged in as part of this pandemic, from developing CERB and other benefits, to making sure that public servants could work from home [which] was key to keeping operations going, to developing tests for COVID-19 to converting labs for disinfectant,' said Ms. Daviau. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Jake Wright
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 13, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 13, 2020
Liberal MP Greg Fergus, left, PIPSC president Debi Daviau, centre, and former clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick, right. 'I’m incredibly amazed at the level of front line work that our members are engaged in as part of this pandemic, from developing CERB and other benefits, to making sure that public servants could work from home [which] was key to keeping operations going, to developing tests for COVID-19 to converting labs for disinfectant,' said Ms. Daviau. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Jake Wright
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 6, 2020
PSAC national president Chris Aylward, left, and Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, right. Mr. Aylward says there are thousands of public servants 'stepping up to the plate to get the job done, and some are doing completely new jobs wherever there has been a need to support the government’s relief efforts.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 6, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 6, 2020
PSAC national president Chris Aylward, left, and Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, right. Mr. Aylward says there are thousands of public servants 'stepping up to the plate to get the job done, and some are doing completely new jobs wherever there has been a need to support the government’s relief efforts.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade