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Ally Foster is The Hill Times online editor and editor of Power & Influence magazine.

Politics This Morning: Trudeau, world leaders gather in Hamburg, Germany for G20 summit

News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 7, 2017
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be hosting the G20 Summit in Hamburg today and tomorrow. Reports say tensions are riding high—both inside the group of world leaders, and on the streets of Hamburg as protestors gather. Photograph courtesy of Alexander Kurz
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 7, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 7, 2017
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be hosting the G20 Summit in Hamburg today and tomorrow. Reports say tensions are riding high—both inside the group of world leaders, and on the streets of Hamburg as protestors gather. Photograph courtesy of Alexander Kurz
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 7, 2017
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be hosting the G20 Summit in Hamburg today and tomorrow. Reports say tensions are riding high—both inside the group of world leaders, and on the streets of Hamburg as protestors gather. Photograph courtesy of Alexander Kurz
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 7, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 7, 2017
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be hosting the G20 Summit in Hamburg today and tomorrow. Reports say tensions are riding high—both inside the group of world leaders, and on the streets of Hamburg as protestors gather. Photograph courtesy of Alexander Kurz
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 6, 2017
The inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women was officially launched at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que. on August 3, 2016. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 6, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 6, 2017
The inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women was officially launched at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que. on August 3, 2016. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 5, 2017
Mr. Trudeau will have an audience with Queen Elizabeth II at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The two have met once previously, at Buckingham Palace, London, in November 2015—shortly after Mr. Trudeau was elected. Photograph courtesy of Northern Ireland Office
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 5, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 5, 2017
Mr. Trudeau will have an audience with Queen Elizabeth II at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The two have met once previously, at Buckingham Palace, London, in November 2015—shortly after Mr. Trudeau was elected. Photograph courtesy of Northern Ireland Office
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 4, 2017
Mr. Trudeau will meet with the Irish taoiseach (prime minister) Leo Varadkar, pictured here. The two leaders will discuss bilateral affairs, and possible benefits of the new Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia by EU2016 SK
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 4, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 4, 2017
Mr. Trudeau will meet with the Irish taoiseach (prime minister) Leo Varadkar, pictured here. The two leaders will discuss bilateral affairs, and possible benefits of the new Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia by EU2016 SK
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 3, 2017
The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 3, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | July 3, 2017
The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 30, 2017
Leader of the B.C. Liberals Christy Clark. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 30, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 30, 2017
Leader of the B.C. Liberals Christy Clark. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 29, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 29, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 29, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 28, 2017
Kamal Al-Solaylee is a Yemeni-born journalist, professor at Ryerson University, and the author of award-winning 'Brown: What being brown in the world today means (to everyone)' Photograph courtesy of Gary Gould
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 28, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 28, 2017
Kamal Al-Solaylee is a Yemeni-born journalist, professor at Ryerson University, and the author of award-winning 'Brown: What being brown in the world today means (to everyone)' Photograph courtesy of Gary Gould
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 28, 2017
The new Canadian History Hall uses theatrical lighting, clean design principles and bright colours with pieces that can be interacted-with and touched. P&I photograph by Ally Foster
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 28, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 28, 2017
The new Canadian History Hall uses theatrical lighting, clean design principles and bright colours with pieces that can be interacted-with and touched. P&I photograph by Ally Foster
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 28, 2017
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan will be in Brussels, Belgium today and tomorrow for bilateral meetings and a NATO ministerial. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 28, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 28, 2017
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan will be in Brussels, Belgium today and tomorrow for bilateral meetings and a NATO ministerial. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 27, 2017
François-Philippe Champagne, Canada's minister of International Trade, is in Bogota, Colombia today and tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 27, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 27, 2017
François-Philippe Champagne, Canada's minister of International Trade, is in Bogota, Colombia today and tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 26, 2017
Italian President Sergio Mattarella. Photograph courtesy of the Kremlin
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 26, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 26, 2017
Italian President Sergio Mattarella. Photograph courtesy of the Kremlin
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 23, 2017
Fête nationale du Québec celebrations in Montreal. Photograph courtesy of Montrealais
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 23, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 23, 2017
Fête nationale du Québec celebrations in Montreal. Photograph courtesy of Montrealais
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 22, 2017
Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 22, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 22, 2017
Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 21, 2017
Carolyn Bennett, minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, is taking part in an early-morning celebration to mark National Aboriginal Day at the Canadian Museum of History at 6 a.m. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 21, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 21, 2017
Carolyn Bennett, minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, is taking part in an early-morning celebration to mark National Aboriginal Day at the Canadian Museum of History at 6 a.m. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 20, 2017
Minister of National Defence, Harjit Sajjan, and the Minister of Public Safety, Ralph Goodale, are two of the ministers scheduled to take part in a national security-related announcement today, along with Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier. The Hill Times photograph by Rachel Aiello
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 20, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 20, 2017
Minister of National Defence, Harjit Sajjan, and the Minister of Public Safety, Ralph Goodale, are two of the ministers scheduled to take part in a national security-related announcement today, along with Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier. The Hill Times photograph by Rachel Aiello
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 19, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 19, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 19, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 16, 2017
Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 16, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 16, 2017
Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 15, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 15, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 15, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 14, 2017
Canada's Ambassador to the United States, David MacNaughton, will discuss Canada-U.S. relations, foreign affairs, and international trade at today's Senate Foreign Affairs Committee meeting. Photograph courtesy of New America
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 14, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 14, 2017
Canada's Ambassador to the United States, David MacNaughton, will discuss Canada-U.S. relations, foreign affairs, and international trade at today's Senate Foreign Affairs Committee meeting. Photograph courtesy of New America
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 13, 2017
Transport Minister Marc Garneau will attend Movin'On 2017, and the International Economic Forum of the Americas Conference of Montréal. Photograph courtesy of Denis Drever
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 13, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 13, 2017
Transport Minister Marc Garneau will attend Movin'On 2017, and the International Economic Forum of the Americas Conference of Montréal. Photograph courtesy of Denis Drever
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 12, 2017
Ahmed Hussen, minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 12, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 12, 2017
Ahmed Hussen, minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 9, 2017
Marie-Claude Bibeau, minister of International Development and La Francophonie. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 9, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 9, 2017
Marie-Claude Bibeau, minister of International Development and La Francophonie. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 8, 2017
Dominic LeBlanc, minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 8, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 8, 2017
Dominic LeBlanc, minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 7, 2017
Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Jonathan Vance, will participate in a press conference and Q&A today as the government unveils its long-awaited new defence policy. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 7, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 7, 2017
Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Jonathan Vance, will participate in a press conference and Q&A today as the government unveils its long-awaited new defence policy. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 6, 2017
Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr is leading a delegation of provincial representatives, indigenous leaders, and experts from various natural resource sectors to China. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 6, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 6, 2017
Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr is leading a delegation of provincial representatives, indigenous leaders, and experts from various natural resource sectors to China. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 5, 2017
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 5, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | June 5, 2017
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
Ralph Goodale, minister of Public Safety, is one of the most influential politicians. One insider described him as, 'Goodale: the get-stuff-done guy.' P&I photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
Ralph Goodale, minister of Public Safety, is one of the most influential politicians. One insider described him as, 'Goodale: the get-stuff-done guy.' P&I photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
“One week, the prime minister could be on the show, but the next week, it’s an oyster fisherman,” says Rick Mercer, the host of CBC's Rick Mercer Report. “And people who watch the show know I would just as soon talk to an oyster fisherman.” Photograph courtesy of The Rick Mercer Report by Jon Sturge
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
“One week, the prime minister could be on the show, but the next week, it’s an oyster fisherman,” says Rick Mercer, the host of CBC's Rick Mercer Report. “And people who watch the show know I would just as soon talk to an oyster fisherman.” Photograph courtesy of The Rick Mercer Report by Jon Sturge
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie—who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer last year—has been using his platform to call on the Canadian government to fulfill its promise of better-supporting indigenous Canadians. Here, he emotionally embraces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a concert during the band's final tour. Photograph courtesy of David Bastedo
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie—who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer last year—has been using his platform to call on the Canadian government to fulfill its promise of better-supporting indigenous Canadians. Here, he emotionally embraces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a concert during the band's final tour. Photograph courtesy of David Bastedo
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
Chris Hall hosts the weekly political radio program The House, which airs on CBC Radio One and SiriusXM on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. EST. Photograph courtesy of CBC
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
Chris Hall hosts the weekly political radio program The House, which airs on CBC Radio One and SiriusXM on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. EST. Photograph courtesy of CBC
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
After some serious persuading from his friend Jean-Claude Munyezamu, Canadian author Will Ferguson found himself in the misty jungles of Rwanda, 20 years after the devastating genocide, side-stepping a charging mountain gorilla. P&I photograph courtesy of Will Ferguson
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
FeatureBY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
After some serious persuading from his friend Jean-Claude Munyezamu, Canadian author Will Ferguson found himself in the misty jungles of Rwanda, 20 years after the devastating genocide, side-stepping a charging mountain gorilla. P&I photograph courtesy of Will Ferguson
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland will visit Washington, D.C. today to meet with high-level Republicans. The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 8, 2017
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland will visit Washington, D.C. today to meet with high-level Republicans. The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 7, 2017
Mélanie Joly, minister of Canadian Heritage, will be making an announcement today at 1:15 p.m., alongside Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould. The two ministers will provide updates about the future of the Court Challenges Program. The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 7, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 7, 2017
Mélanie Joly, minister of Canadian Heritage, will be making an announcement today at 1:15 p.m., alongside Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould. The two ministers will provide updates about the future of the Court Challenges Program. The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 6, 2017
The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 6, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 6, 2017
The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 3, 2017
A vigil held in Ottawa for the victims of Sunday's mass shooting at a Quebec mosque. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 3, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 3, 2017
A vigil held in Ottawa for the victims of Sunday's mass shooting at a Quebec mosque. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 2, 2017
The new Minister of Democratic Institutions, Karina Gould. The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 2, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 2, 2017
The new Minister of Democratic Institutions, Karina Gould. The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 1, 2017
The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 1, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | February 1, 2017
The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 31, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks about Sunday's mass shooting at a Quebec mosque during yesterday's Question Period. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 31, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 31, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks about Sunday's mass shooting at a Quebec mosque during yesterday's Question Period. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 30, 2017
Photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 30, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 30, 2017
Photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 27, 2017
The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 27, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 27, 2017
The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 26, 2017
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 26, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 26, 2017
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 25, 2017
The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 25, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 25, 2017
The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 24, 2017
Arctic Sea Ice being tested as part of NASA's "Impacts of Climate on Ecosystems and Chemistry of the Arctic Pacific Environment" study. Photograph courtesy of NASA by Kathryn Hansen.
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 24, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 24, 2017
Arctic Sea Ice being tested as part of NASA's "Impacts of Climate on Ecosystems and Chemistry of the Arctic Pacific Environment" study. Photograph courtesy of NASA by Kathryn Hansen.
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 23, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on as François-Philippe Champagne is sworn in as the new minister of International Trade on Jan. 10. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 23, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 23, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on as François-Philippe Champagne is sworn in as the new minister of International Trade on Jan. 10. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 20, 2017
Chrystia Freeland was appointed the new minister of Foreign Affairs the week before Donald Trump's inauguration. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 20, 2017
News | BY ALLY FOSTER | January 20, 2017
Chrystia Freeland was appointed the new minister of Foreign Affairs the week before Donald Trump's inauguration. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright