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Pu bl ic at io ns M ai l A gr ee m en t # Pu bl ic at io ns M ai l A gr ee m en t # 40 06 89 26 After reports of Pakistan jailing and deporting un- documented Afghans emerged at the end of 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is facing…

Spitting, stalkers, and death threats: a ‘routine’ part of being a politician, say MPs

There's a growing toxicity against public figures. Harassment and hate have been on the rise against federal MPs for years now. MPs have been harassed, threatened, stalked, sworn at, accosted, spat at, and worse. Many MPs have formed informal support…

Ancient burial ground at History Museum remains unmarked, despite public knowledge of its existence for years

The National Capital Commission first publicly acknowledged the existence of an ancient ossuary on the grounds of the Canadian Museum of History in 2018, but to date, there is no public-facing indication of its existence at the site, and Algonquin…

Poilievre’s ‘adversarial’ media strategy ‘concerning’ for democracy, but unlikely to change as long as it keeps working: Hill observers

Journalists have to watch out for Pierre Poilievre's 'mouse traps,' lest they become a target and give the Conservative leader another opportunity to fundraise off a growing distrust of legacy media. New Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre only took…

Latest StatsCan data shows more Indigenous self-identifying, ‘and that’s a very good news story,’ say MPs, advocate

The increase in people self-identifying as Indigenous could be attributed to rising Indigenous pride, and increasing trust that Statistics Canada will present its data in a way that reflects the Indigenous reality. NDP MP Lori Idlout, who represents…

Tough policy issues, political opportunism, and lightning-speed social media behind divisive rhetoric on both sides of the House, say political insiders

Both the Liberals and the Conservatives are using divisive rhetoric to motivate their base for fundraising and turnout on election day, says pollster Nik Nanos. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The 'real…

Expect nasty, divisive political ‘fist fight’ this fall between Poilievre and Trudeau, say political insiders

Buckle up: Prime Minster Justin Trudeau, left, and new Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Political insiders are expecting hard-hitting exchanges between the Liberals and the Conservatives in the daily Question Period and on social media starting…

Canada needs to disaster-proof its relationship with the United States: experts

Former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman wants to see a bilateral agreement between the two countries to ‘codify’ the important parts of the relationship while Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau are both still in office. Events like the Jan. 6 Capitol…

Reforming ‘misogynist’ military culture comes down to ‘political will’: report

After a year reviewing the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence, former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour delivered 48 recommendations to change the systemic culture of ‘misogyny’ and a ‘hyper-sexualized environment’ she…

Overturning Roe v. Wade just the beginning of Trump’s legacy, warns Heyman

Canadian Parliamentarians who have dedicated their careers to fighting for women's rights were left 'terrified' and 'horrified' by the news that Roe v. Wade will most likely be overturned in the U.S., but hope it spurs more action on improving access…

How I Reclaimed My Body For Myself

Living I needed to turn inwards to find my worth, and to do that, I had to undo the package I had put myself in. My undoing started with a haircut. It was after a break-up, so maybe it started there. It was the first time in my life I had ended a…

Liberals have misplaced priorities for immigration, say opposition MPs

Government must reduce barriers for asylum seekers instead of creating them, say NDP and Conservative immigration critics. Minister of Immigration Sean Fraser, left, is facing criticism from NDP MP Jenny Kwan and Conservative MP Jasraj Singh Hallan…

Need for austerity is ‘fundamentally disproven’ by 2022 budget: economists

In the wake of three years of epic government spending, three economists weigh in on the government’s revenue strategy. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered her second budget on April 7 with much ado about economic growth, saying: 'Our…

Liberals live up to dental care promise and other key areas of NDP deal

In crafting a pact with the NDP, the Liberals made specific promises to ensure the House of Commons’ fourth party would help them see their agenda through. With the release of Budget 2022, the government made good on these key items, including dental…

All mandatory minimum penalties should be repealed, not just a select few: Senators

Some Senators would like to see the government go much further to repeal all mandatory minimum penalties—including those for first-degree murder. Senator Kim Pate, who has spent her life advocating for the rights of incarcerated people, pictured…

Broadbent says NDP ‘should be worried’ Liberals won’t live up to commitments in upcoming budget, must keep pressure on

Former NDP leader Ed Broadbent, pictured with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh in 2019, says the NDP shouldn't trust the Liberals, and must keep pushing to ensure the terms of the confidence and supply agreement are met. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew…

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asks Canada to ‘do more’ and impose no-fly zone over Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau personally: ‘Can you imagine hearing—your children hear[ing]—all these severe explosions?’ In his address to Parliament, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 97 children have died…

What’s up with gas? Explaining the global and local politics behind the price at the pump

Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault, left, and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson have said they are committed to tackling the crisis of Russia's invasion of Ukraine concurrently with the climate crisis. Conservative…

Everybody doesn’t love Justin: why Trudeau is on the receiving end of so much hate

From “Fuck Trudeau” refrains to former U.S. president Donald Trump calling him a “left-wing fascist,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has come to be on the receiving end of an unprecedented level of personal vitriol from the right wing. Political…

Ukrainian immigration plan raises questions about differential treatment of refugees

Academic experts on migration and refugees say they hope to see the government introduce a refugee resettlement program for Ukrainian refugees soon. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced a new stream of immigration for Ukrainians seeking to flee…