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FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 20, 2024
Team Canada wheelchair basketball athlete Patrick Anderson, left, and Para swimmer Katarina Roxon were the flag bearers at the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, France, on Aug. 28. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/CBC
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 20, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 20, 2024
Team Canada wheelchair basketball athlete Patrick Anderson, left, and Para swimmer Katarina Roxon were the flag bearers at the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, France, on Aug. 28. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/CBC
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 18, 2024
The U.K.’s chargé d’affaires a.i., David Prodger, left, and Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, right, will chat about the Netflix series The Diplomat on Nov. 19. The Hill Times photographs by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 18, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 18, 2024
The U.K.’s chargé d’affaires a.i., David Prodger, left, and Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, right, will chat about the Netflix series The Diplomat on Nov. 19. The Hill Times photographs by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 13, 2024
John Horgan, former premier of British Columbia and Canada’s ambassador to Germany, died of cancer in a Victoria, B.C., hospital on Nov. 12. He was 65 years old. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 13, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 13, 2024
John Horgan, former premier of British Columbia and Canada’s ambassador to Germany, died of cancer in a Victoria, B.C., hospital on Nov. 12. He was 65 years old. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 11, 2024
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, and former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney are some names that came up recently in a "Good Talk" podcast episode of people whom the Tories would fear but Liberals would cheer as their next party leader. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 11, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 11, 2024
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, and former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney are some names that came up recently in a "Good Talk" podcast episode of people whom the Tories would fear but Liberals would cheer as their next party leader. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 6, 2024
Former judge, Truth and Reconciliation Commission chair, and retired senator Murray Sinclair died on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 6, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 6, 2024
Former judge, Truth and Reconciliation Commission chair, and retired senator Murray Sinclair died on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 4, 2024
Bring it on home: Have you heard the Conservatives want to Axe the Tax, Build the Homes, Fix the Budget, Stop the Crime, and Bring it Home? Screen shots courtesy Sean Fraser's X account
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 4, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 4, 2024
Bring it on home: Have you heard the Conservatives want to Axe the Tax, Build the Homes, Fix the Budget, Stop the Crime, and Bring it Home? Screen shots courtesy Sean Fraser's X account
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 30, 2024
Former MPs Maryam Monsef, left, Megan Leslie, and Jean Charest will be in Ottawa on Nov. 20 to talk about modern democracy at Carleton University. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and courtesy of WWF
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 30, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 30, 2024
Former MPs Maryam Monsef, left, Megan Leslie, and Jean Charest will be in Ottawa on Nov. 20 to talk about modern democracy at Carleton University. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and courtesy of WWF
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 28, 2024
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
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 28, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 28, 2024
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
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 23, 2024
Gwladys Raissa Kolo, left, will be taking over from Sylvie Poirier in the dry-cleaning services at the Wellington Building when Poirier retires at the end of this week. The Hill Times photograph by Christina Leadlay
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 23, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 23, 2024
Gwladys Raissa Kolo, left, will be taking over from Sylvie Poirier in the dry-cleaning services at the Wellington Building when Poirier retires at the end of this week. The Hill Times photograph by Christina Leadlay
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 21, 2024
Rufus Wainwright, left, Leonard Cohen, Donald Trump, Céline Dion, and Neil Young. Wainwright and the estate of Cohen have joined the growing list of musicians who oppose Trump's use of their music during his political rallies, including Dion and Young. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and Flickr
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 21, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 21, 2024
Rufus Wainwright, left, Leonard Cohen, Donald Trump, Céline Dion, and Neil Young. Wainwright and the estate of Cohen have joined the growing list of musicians who oppose Trump's use of their music during his political rallies, including Dion and Young. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and Flickr
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 16, 2024
Samara Centre for Democracy's CEO Sabreena Delhon, left, with the centre's co-founders Alison Loat and Michael MacMillan during a special podcast episode on Oct. 7. Screenshot courtesy of the Samara Centre for Democracy
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 16, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 16, 2024
Samara Centre for Democracy's CEO Sabreena Delhon, left, with the centre's co-founders Alison Loat and Michael MacMillan during a special podcast episode on Oct. 7. Screenshot courtesy of the Samara Centre for Democracy
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 14, 2024
The 20th Century Boys pictured at the Rainbow Bistro in Ottawa: Richard Mahoney, left, Peter Linkletter, David Fraser, Glen McInnis, Mike Martin, Peter Van Dusen, Warren Everson, Donovan Allen, and Kelly Craig. Photograph courtesy of 20th Century Boys/Facebook/Richard Arbuckle
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 14, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 14, 2024
The 20th Century Boys pictured at the Rainbow Bistro in Ottawa: Richard Mahoney, left, Peter Linkletter, David Fraser, Glen McInnis, Mike Martin, Peter Van Dusen, Warren Everson, Donovan Allen, and Kelly Craig. Photograph courtesy of 20th Century Boys/Facebook/Richard Arbuckle
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 9, 2024
Mark Carney, left, Jody Wilson-Raybould, and Lloyd Axworthy all have new books coming out soon. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 9, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 9, 2024
Mark Carney, left, Jody Wilson-Raybould, and Lloyd Axworthy all have new books coming out soon. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 7, 2024
Costa Rica's ambassador, Adriana Solando Laclé, centre, pictured in September 2023 with The Hill Times' founding editor and publisher Jim Creskey, left, and publisher Anne Marie Creskey. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 7, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 7, 2024
Costa Rica's ambassador, Adriana Solando Laclé, centre, pictured in September 2023 with The Hill Times' founding editor and publisher Jim Creskey, left, and publisher Anne Marie Creskey. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 2, 2024
PSG Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, left, and House Speaker Greg Fergus will be honoured at the Nation Builder awards gala in Toronto on Oct. 5. Photograph courtesy Sen. Bernard, and The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 2, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 2, 2024
PSG Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, left, and House Speaker Greg Fergus will be honoured at the Nation Builder awards gala in Toronto on Oct. 5. Photograph courtesy Sen. Bernard, and The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 30, 2024
British High Commissioner Susannah Goshko, right, pictured with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe on Sept. 24, 2024, will be leaving Ottawa on Oct. 31 for a new posting. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 30, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 30, 2024
British High Commissioner Susannah Goshko, right, pictured with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe on Sept. 24, 2024, will be leaving Ottawa on Oct. 31 for a new posting. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 25, 2024
A new awning was built this summer over the south entrance at West Block to protect users from bad weather.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 25, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 25, 2024
A new awning was built this summer over the south entrance at West Block to protect users from bad weather.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 23, 2024
Liberal MP Michael Coteau welcomed the Juno Awards’ decision last week to reinstate three musical categories which it had put on “haitus” earlier this month.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 23, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 23, 2024
Liberal MP Michael Coteau welcomed the Juno Awards’ decision last week to reinstate three musical categories which it had put on “haitus” earlier this month.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 17, 2024
New Democrat Leila Dance, right, will soon join caucus members like Blake Desjarlais, left, in Ottawa after winning the Elmwood–Transcona, Man., byelection on Sept. 16. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 17, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 17, 2024
New Democrat Leila Dance, right, will soon join caucus members like Blake Desjarlais, left, in Ottawa after winning the Elmwood–Transcona, Man., byelection on Sept. 16. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 16, 2024
The Other Hill's board of directors includes recent Liberal ministerial staffer Frédérique Tsaï-Klassen, left, and Sandstone Group co-founder Kevin Bosch, also an ex-Grit staffer. Photograph courtesy of LinkedIn and The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 16, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 16, 2024
The Other Hill's board of directors includes recent Liberal ministerial staffer Frédérique Tsaï-Klassen, left, and Sandstone Group co-founder Kevin Bosch, also an ex-Grit staffer. Photograph courtesy of LinkedIn and The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 11, 2024
Canadian Lawyer magazine named Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi one of the country’s top 25 most influential lawyers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 11, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 11, 2024
Canadian Lawyer magazine named Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi one of the country’s top 25 most influential lawyers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 9, 2024
Award-winning author and investigative journalist Stevie Cameron, pictured in 2007, died on Aug. 31, 2024, at the age of 80. The Hill Times file photograph
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 9, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 9, 2024
Award-winning author and investigative journalist Stevie Cameron, pictured in 2007, died on Aug. 31, 2024, at the age of 80. The Hill Times file photograph
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 4, 2024
Avi Lewis, centre, has recently been acclaimed as the federal NDP candidate in Vancouver Centre, B.C. The Hill Times file photograph
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 4, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 4, 2024
Avi Lewis, centre, has recently been acclaimed as the federal NDP candidate in Vancouver Centre, B.C. The Hill Times file photograph
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 2, 2024
Former Senator Lilian Eva Quan Dyck was among six people honoured at the 2024 Chinese Canadian Legend Award Gala in Toronto on Aug. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 2, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 2, 2024
Former Senator Lilian Eva Quan Dyck was among six people honoured at the 2024 Chinese Canadian Legend Award Gala in Toronto on Aug. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 28, 2024
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper is set to receive the Defender of Israel Award at an event in North York, Ont., on Nov. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 28, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 28, 2024
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper is set to receive the Defender of Israel Award at an event in North York, Ont., on Nov. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 26, 2024
Matt Jeneroux
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux, second left, during the 2023 Father's Day on the Hill event with NDP MP Gord Johns, left, Bloc MP Julie Vignola, second right, and Liberal MP Majid Jowhari. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 26, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 26, 2024
Matt Jeneroux
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux, second left, during the 2023 Father's Day on the Hill event with NDP MP Gord Johns, left, Bloc MP Julie Vignola, second right, and Liberal MP Majid Jowhari. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 21, 2024
Theresa Tam
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Theresa Tam will receive an award from the Federation of Medical Women of Canada in Toronto on Sept. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 21, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 21, 2024
Theresa Tam
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Theresa Tam will receive an award from the Federation of Medical Women of Canada in Toronto on Sept. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 19, 2024
Chuck Strahl, right, pictured May 2007, with former top bureaucrat Yaprak Baltaciouglu, died on Aug. 13, aged 67. 'Chuck was a special man with vision, determination, humour, and an unwavering moral compass,' wrote Baltaciouglu last week on social media. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 19, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 19, 2024
Chuck Strahl, right, pictured May 2007, with former top bureaucrat Yaprak Baltaciouglu, died on Aug. 13, aged 67. 'Chuck was a special man with vision, determination, humour, and an unwavering moral compass,' wrote Baltaciouglu last week on social media. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 14, 2024
Conrad Black, right, pictured with his wife Barbara Amiel in 2013 in Ottawa, will take part in the Regent Debate on Sept. 24 in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Fred Chartrand
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 14, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 14, 2024
Conrad Black, right, pictured with his wife Barbara Amiel in 2013 in Ottawa, will take part in the Regent Debate on Sept. 24 in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Fred Chartrand
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 12, 2024
Donald Trum
Ken McGoogan’s new book traces authoritarianism through history and examines how it is being replayed by figures like former U.S. president Donald Trump, pictured. Image courtesy of Douglas & McIntyre, photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 12, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 12, 2024
Donald Trum
Ken McGoogan’s new book traces authoritarianism through history and examines how it is being replayed by figures like former U.S. president Donald Trump, pictured. Image courtesy of Douglas & McIntyre, photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 7, 2024
House Speaker Greg Fergus will host his first garden party at The Farm for MPs and press gallery members on Sept. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 7, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 7, 2024
House Speaker Greg Fergus will host his first garden party at The Farm for MPs and press gallery members on Sept. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 5, 2024
Donald Savoie's book, Speaking Truth to Canadians about Their Public Service, and published by McGill-Queen’s University Press, will be released in September. Book cover image courtesy of McGill-Queen's University Press and The Hill Times photograph by Abbas Rana
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 5, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 5, 2024
Donald Savoie's book, Speaking Truth to Canadians about Their Public Service, and published by McGill-Queen’s University Press, will be released in September. Book cover image courtesy of McGill-Queen's University Press and The Hill Times photograph by Abbas Rana
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 31, 2024
Three-term Ottawa-area Liberal MP Francis Drouin confirmed on July 25 he will not seek re-election. The Hill Times photography by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 31, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 31, 2024
Three-term Ottawa-area Liberal MP Francis Drouin confirmed on July 25 he will not seek re-election. The Hill Times photography by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 29, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured in this file photo on the Hill, is on the road in northern Ontario this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 29, 2024
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 29, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured in this file photo on the Hill, is on the road in northern Ontario this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 24, 2024
Outgoing Halifax Mayor Mike Savage, left, will be honoured at an event hosted by Liberal MP Darren Fisher in Dartmouth, N.S., on July 25. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 24, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 24, 2024
Outgoing Halifax Mayor Mike Savage, left, will be honoured at an event hosted by Liberal MP Darren Fisher in Dartmouth, N.S., on July 25. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Herb Dhaliwal, left, and Jean Chrétien in Shawinigan, Que. Dhaliwal recently donated $50,000 to the Maison Aline-Chrétien Palliative Care Home. Photograph courtesy of Steven Hogue
Herb Dhaliwal, left, and Jean Chrétien in Shawinigan, Que. Dhaliwal recently donated $50,000 to the Maison Aline-Chrétien Palliative Care Home. Photograph courtesy of Steven Hogue
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 17, 2024
Normally helming the kitchen at Global Affairs Canada and cooking for dignitaries at Rideau Gate, Chef Pascal Ménard will return to the NAC's kitchen this weekend for 'The Chef's Table.' Photograph courtesy of the National Arts Centre
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 17, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 17, 2024
Normally helming the kitchen at Global Affairs Canada and cooking for dignitaries at Rideau Gate, Chef Pascal Ménard will return to the NAC's kitchen this weekend for 'The Chef's Table.' Photograph courtesy of the National Arts Centre