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FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 3, 2025
Speaking with Dan Abrams, left, on his eponymous podcast on Feb. 21, former Clinton-era adviser James Carville, right, predicted on Feb. 21 that the U.S. president's approval ratings will 'collapse', telling Democrats in Congress to 'hold your fire. It’s going to be easy pickings here in six weeks.' Screenshot courtesy of mediaite.com
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 3, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | March 3, 2025
Speaking with Dan Abrams, left, on his eponymous podcast on Feb. 21, former Clinton-era adviser James Carville, right, predicted on Feb. 21 that the U.S. president's approval ratings will 'collapse', telling Democrats in Congress to 'hold your fire. It’s going to be easy pickings here in six weeks.' Screenshot courtesy of mediaite.com
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 26, 2025
In her first Facebook reel, Liberal MP Alexandra Mendès shares her recent cancer diagnosis with viewers, but says she's staying on as MP 'as long as you'd like me to continue.' Screenshots courtesy of Facebook
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 26, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 26, 2025
In her first Facebook reel, Liberal MP Alexandra Mendès shares her recent cancer diagnosis with viewers, but says she's staying on as MP 'as long as you'd like me to continue.' Screenshots courtesy of Facebook
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 24, 2025
Ottawa's Dominion City Brewing Co. and nine other independent brewers across Canada are collaborating on a new beer called 'Glorious & Free.' Image courtesy of Dominion City Brewing Co.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 24, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 24, 2025
Ottawa's Dominion City Brewing Co. and nine other independent brewers across Canada are collaborating on a new beer called 'Glorious & Free.' Image courtesy of Dominion City Brewing Co.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 19, 2025
Milk Shop boutique in Ottawa's ByWard Market is promoting a clothing sale with a poster featuring a vintage likeness of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau under the caption 'How Tariff-ic.' The Hill Times photograph by Christina Leadlay
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 19, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 19, 2025
Milk Shop boutique in Ottawa's ByWard Market is promoting a clothing sale with a poster featuring a vintage likeness of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau under the caption 'How Tariff-ic.' The Hill Times photograph by Christina Leadlay
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 17, 2025
He's just doing it: Senator Patrick Brazeau does '100 push-ups each and every single day for mental health,' and he's doing them on his fingertips. Photograph courtesy Sen. Patrick Brazeau
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 17, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 17, 2025
He's just doing it: Senator Patrick Brazeau does '100 push-ups each and every single day for mental health,' and he's doing them on his fingertips. Photograph courtesy Sen. Patrick Brazeau
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 12, 2025
Justice Minister Arif Virani, left, International Trade Minister Mary Ng, and Conservative MP Martin Shields have each announced that they won’t run again in the next federal election. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 12, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 12, 2025
Justice Minister Arif Virani, left, International Trade Minister Mary Ng, and Conservative MP Martin Shields have each announced that they won’t run again in the next federal election. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 10, 2025
Now former tourism minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced on Feb. 6 she won't re-offer federally as she wants to run for mayor of Montreal later this year. Screenshots courtesy of X
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 10, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 10, 2025
Now former tourism minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced on Feb. 6 she won't re-offer federally as she wants to run for mayor of Montreal later this year. Screenshots courtesy of X
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 5, 2025
Michael Mostyn
Michael Mostyn, the longtime CEO of B'nai Brith Canada, has died of cancer. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 5, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 5, 2025
Michael Mostyn
Michael Mostyn, the longtime CEO of B'nai Brith Canada, has died of cancer. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 3, 2025
This just in: Liberal leadership contender Chrystia Freeland, left has an ally in American late-night TV host Bill Maher, who warned the U.S. president that Freeland’s running to be prime minister, not governor of the 51st state. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of YouTube
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 3, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 3, 2025
This just in: Liberal leadership contender Chrystia Freeland, left has an ally in American late-night TV host Bill Maher, who warned the U.S. president that Freeland’s running to be prime minister, not governor of the 51st state. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and screenshot courtesy of YouTube
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 29, 2025
Senator Nancy Hartling
ISG Senator Nancy Hartling will be retiring from the Senate on Feb. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Charelle Evelyn
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 29, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 29, 2025
Senator Nancy Hartling
ISG Senator Nancy Hartling will be retiring from the Senate on Feb. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Charelle Evelyn
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 27, 2025
Conservative MP Earl Dreeshen, left, Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan, and Liberal MP Jenica Atwin each announced last week they will not run again in the next federal election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 27, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 27, 2025
Conservative MP Earl Dreeshen, left, Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan, and Liberal MP Jenica Atwin each announced last week they will not run again in the next federal election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 22, 2025
Former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, left, Liberal leadership candidate and ex-MP Frank Baylis, and ISG Senator Bernadette Clement took part in the Black on the Ballot study, sharing their experiences as Black elected officials in Canada. Photograph courtesy CNW Group/Celina Caesar-Chavannes; handout photo, and by Jason McNamara Framed photography
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 22, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 22, 2025
Former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, left, Liberal leadership candidate and ex-MP Frank Baylis, and ISG Senator Bernadette Clement took part in the Black on the Ballot study, sharing their experiences as Black elected officials in Canada. Photograph courtesy CNW Group/Celina Caesar-Chavannes; handout photo, and by Jason McNamara Framed photography
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
Mark Carney
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney appeared on Jon Stewart's The Daily Show on Jan. 13, 2025.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
Mark Carney
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney appeared on Jon Stewart's The Daily Show on Jan. 13, 2025.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
While working at Tim Hortons is not likely to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's next career move, oddmakers are guessing as to what sort of job he will take after he leaves politics. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
While working at Tim Hortons is not likely to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's next career move, oddmakers are guessing as to what sort of job he will take after he leaves politics. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 13, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Ottawa, pictured in March 2023 on the Hill. A Jan. 2 article in The Economist argues Canada should join the European Union. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 13, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 13, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Ottawa, pictured in March 2023 on the Hill. A Jan. 2 article in The Economist argues Canada should join the European Union. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 20, 2024
ISG Senator Brent Cotter, right, pictured with PSG Senator Pierre Dalphond in 2022. Cotter retired from the Red Chamber on Dec. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 20, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 20, 2024
ISG Senator Brent Cotter, right, pictured with PSG Senator Pierre Dalphond in 2022. Cotter retired from the Red Chamber on Dec. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 18, 2024
Conservative Tamara Jansen is set to retake her seat in the House of Commons after winning the Cloverdale–Langley City, B.C., byelection on Dec. 16. Photograph courtesy of Facebook
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 18, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 18, 2024
Conservative Tamara Jansen is set to retake her seat in the House of Commons after winning the Cloverdale–Langley City, B.C., byelection on Dec. 16. Photograph courtesy of Facebook
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 16, 2024
Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin becomes the first single parent by choice in the House of Commons following the birth of baby Léopold on Dec. 6. Photograph courtesy of Bloc MP Christine Normandin
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 16, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 16, 2024
Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin becomes the first single parent by choice in the House of Commons following the birth of baby Léopold on Dec. 6. Photograph courtesy of Bloc MP Christine Normandin
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 11, 2024
Krissy Côté, centre, alongside her boss, Conservative MP Rob Morrison, left, and House Speaker Greg Fergus at the Nov. 19 Long Service Award event. Photograph courtesy of X
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 11, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 11, 2024
Krissy Côté, centre, alongside her boss, Conservative MP Rob Morrison, left, and House Speaker Greg Fergus at the Nov. 19 Long Service Award event. Photograph courtesy of X
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 9, 2024
NDP MP Randall Garrison announced in the House last week that he will resign in January. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 9, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 9, 2024
NDP MP Randall Garrison announced in the House last week that he will resign in January. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 4, 2024
Ana Poilievre, left, sits down for an interview with Quebec Radio X personality Dominic Maurais. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/CHOI 98,1 Radio X - Québec
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 4, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 4, 2024
Ana Poilievre, left, sits down for an interview with Quebec Radio X personality Dominic Maurais. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/CHOI 98,1 Radio X - Québec
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 2, 2024
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather's Montreal riding of Mount Royal, Que., is now a toss-up between the Grits and Conservatives, according to a projection from 338Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 2, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 2, 2024
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather's Montreal riding of Mount Royal, Que., is now a toss-up between the Grits and Conservatives, according to a projection from 338Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 27, 2024
Brenda Shanahan
Liberal caucus chair Brenda Shanahan will not stand for re-election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 27, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 27, 2024
Brenda Shanahan
Liberal caucus chair Brenda Shanahan will not stand for re-election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 25, 2024
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, left, and author Lawrence Martin. A friend of Martin's heard Chrétien say that Justin Trudeau is 'toast.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 25, 2024
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 25, 2024
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, left, and author Lawrence Martin. A friend of Martin's heard Chrétien say that Justin Trudeau is 'toast.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright
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 MIKE LAPOINTE | July 26, 2023
Conservative MP-elect Shuvaloy Majumdar, left, won the July 24 byelection race in Calgary Heritage, Alta., taking the seat vacated by former Tory MP Bob Benzen in 2022. Photographs courtesy of LinkedIn, Twitter
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 26, 2023
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 26, 2023
Conservative MP-elect Shuvaloy Majumdar, left, won the July 24 byelection race in Calgary Heritage, Alta., taking the seat vacated by former Tory MP Bob Benzen in 2022. Photographs courtesy of LinkedIn, Twitter
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 24, 2023
Terry & Me: The Inside Story of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope, by Bill Vigars. Book Cover Image courtesy of Sutherland House Books
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 24, 2023
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 24, 2023
Terry & Me: The Inside Story of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope, by Bill Vigars. Book Cover Image courtesy of Sutherland House Books
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 19, 2023
Pendulum Group co-founder Yaroslav Baran, left, and Compass Rose strategic adviser Marci Surkes have been appointed as practitioners in residence at Carleton University's Riddell Graduate Program. Photographs courtesy of the Pendulum Group and Twitter
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 19, 2023
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 19, 2023
Pendulum Group co-founder Yaroslav Baran, left, and Compass Rose strategic adviser Marci Surkes have been appointed as practitioners in residence at Carleton University's Riddell Graduate Program. Photographs courtesy of the Pendulum Group and Twitter
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 17, 2023
Charles Foran, an award-winning author, is leaving his post as executive director of the Writers' Trust of Canada by the end of the year. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 17, 2023
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 17, 2023
Charles Foran, an award-winning author, is leaving his post as executive director of the Writers' Trust of Canada by the end of the year. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 12, 2023
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, left, with Green MP Mike Morrice on March 8 in Ottawa, is resting at home after a hospital stay her husband says was brought on by 'working absolutely non-stop through the spring and early summer.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 12, 2023
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 12, 2023
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, left, with Green MP Mike Morrice on March 8 in Ottawa, is resting at home after a hospital stay her husband says was brought on by 'working absolutely non-stop through the spring and early summer.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 10, 2023
Pictured top left to right: Joni Mitchell; Neil Young; Rush (Geddy Lee); Leonard Cohen; Drake; The Band (Robbie Robertson); Shania Twain; The Weeknd; Alanis Morissette; and Céline Dion. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 10, 2023
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 10, 2023
Pictured top left to right: Joni Mitchell; Neil Young; Rush (Geddy Lee); Leonard Cohen; Drake; The Band (Robbie Robertson); Shania Twain; The Weeknd; Alanis Morissette; and Céline Dion. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 5, 2023
Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand, left, and BBC journalist Anita Anand got to meet each other in London, U.K., last week. Screenshots courtesy of the BBC
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 5, 2023
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 5, 2023
Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand, left, and BBC journalist Anita Anand got to meet each other in London, U.K., last week. Screenshots courtesy of the BBC
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 3, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured with supporters at the 2022 Calgary Stampede. This year's stampede will unfold July 7-16. Photographs courtesy of Twitter
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 3, 2023
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 3, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, pictured with supporters at the 2022 Calgary Stampede. This year's stampede will unfold July 7-16. Photographs courtesy of Twitter
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 28, 2023
Former Liberal cabinet minister Catherine McKenna was awarded the honour of 'Chevalier' by the French government at the Canadian Embassy on June 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 28, 2023
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 28, 2023
Former Liberal cabinet minister Catherine McKenna was awarded the honour of 'Chevalier' by the French government at the Canadian Embassy on June 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 26, 2023
Smoke from wildfires in Ontario clouds the air in Ottawa on June 6, 2023. An early fire season has led to numerous wildfires burning in many communities across the country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 26, 2023
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 26, 2023
Smoke from wildfires in Ontario clouds the air in Ottawa on June 6, 2023. An early fire season has led to numerous wildfires burning in many communities across the country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade