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Samantha Wright Allen is digital editor of The Hill Times. She has been with Hill Times Publishing since 2017, first working at The Lobby Monitor, before moving desks that same year to cover federal politics for The Hill Times. Born in Coquitlam, B.C., she previously worked for The Ottawa Citizen, The Telegraph-Journal in Saint John, N.B., and the B.C.-based Prince George Citizen. She has a master’s in journalism from Carleton University.

Solitary confinement still happening, but ‘under a new name,’ says now-disbanded panel formed to track Liberals’ new system 

  • Canada's correctional investigator says the 2019 law was flawed, leading to an increase of poorly monitored segregation-like conditions.
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 12, 2025
The final report aims to spur Public Safety Minister David McGuinty to address broad concerns with Canada's prison and isolation practices, and get 'more involved with providing oversight,' says panel chair Howard Sapers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Solitary confinement still happening, but ‘under a new name,’ says now-disbanded panel formed to track Liberals’ new system 

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 12, 2025
  • Canada's correctional investigator says the 2019 law was flawed, leading to an increase of poorly monitored segregation-like conditions.

Solitary confinement still happening, but ‘under a new name,’ says now-disbanded panel formed to track Liberals’ new system 

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 12, 2025
  • Canada's correctional investigator says the 2019 law was flawed, leading to an increase of poorly monitored segregation-like conditions.
The final report aims to spur Public Safety Minister David McGuinty to address broad concerns with Canada's prison and isolation practices, and get 'more involved with providing oversight,' says panel chair Howard Sapers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney doubles Freeland in caucus support, tops Liberal leadership polls

  • Mark Carney’s campaign faces a ‘big problem’ with the ‘outsider’ brand because his strong cabinet support doesn't fit that narrative, says former Conservative campaign
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 30, 2025
Liberal leadership contendera
Liberal leadership contendera
Liberal leadership contenders Chrystia Freeland, left, Mark Carney, and Karina Gould. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin

Carney doubles Freeland in caucus support, tops Liberal leadership polls

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 30, 2025
  • Mark Carney’s campaign faces a ‘big problem’ with the ‘outsider’ brand because his strong cabinet support doesn't fit that narrative, says former Conservative campaign

Carney doubles Freeland in caucus support, tops Liberal leadership polls

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 30, 2025
  • Mark Carney’s campaign faces a ‘big problem’ with the ‘outsider’ brand because his strong cabinet support doesn't fit that narrative, says former Conservative campaign
Liberal leadership contendera
Liberal leadership contenders Chrystia Freeland, left, Mark Carney, and Karina Gould. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin

Time for Canada to ‘get our act together’ amid Trump tariff threats, say foreign policy experts

  • Donald Trump’s inauguration speech offered few surprises with the new U.S. president sticking close to his campaign promises, says former Quebec diplomat John Parisella.
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 20, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured in 2022, said he planned to make good on his threat of imposing a 25-per-cent levy on Canadian goods, suggesting they could come on Feb. 1. Gage Skidmore photograph courtesy of Flickr

Time for Canada to ‘get our act together’ amid Trump tariff threats, say foreign policy experts

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 20, 2025
  • Donald Trump’s inauguration speech offered few surprises with the new U.S. president sticking close to his campaign promises, says former Quebec diplomat John Parisella.

Time for Canada to ‘get our act together’ amid Trump tariff threats, say foreign policy experts

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 20, 2025
  • Donald Trump’s inauguration speech offered few surprises with the new U.S. president sticking close to his campaign promises, says former Quebec diplomat John Parisella.
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured in 2022, said he planned to make good on his threat of imposing a 25-per-cent levy on Canadian goods, suggesting they could come on Feb. 1. Gage Skidmore photograph courtesy of Flickr

After intense caucus pressure, Trudeau announces plans to resign as Liberal leader, prorogues Parliament

  • Justin Trudeau has faced calls from an increasing number of MPs, including the Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada regional caucuses, to step down as
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, CHARELLE EVELYN | January 6, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
At a Jan 6 press conference, Justin Trudeau announced his plan to step down as Liberal leader and prime minister following a Liberal leadership race. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

After intense caucus pressure, Trudeau announces plans to resign as Liberal leader, prorogues Parliament

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, CHARELLE EVELYN | January 6, 2025
  • Justin Trudeau has faced calls from an increasing number of MPs, including the Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada regional caucuses, to step down as

After intense caucus pressure, Trudeau announces plans to resign as Liberal leader, prorogues Parliament

News | BY IAN CAMPBELL, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, CHARELLE EVELYN | January 6, 2025
  • Justin Trudeau has faced calls from an increasing number of MPs, including the Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada regional caucuses, to step down as
Justin Trudeau
At a Jan 6 press conference, Justin Trudeau announced his plan to step down as Liberal leader and prime minister following a Liberal leadership race. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who went where in Trudeau’s cabinet shake-up?

  • After months of pressure to change his senior team, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally made changes to nearly one-third of the cabinet posts in
List | BY IAN CAMPBELL, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 20, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses Liberal Party supporters at a Laurier Club event on Dec. 16, the same day his finance minister resigned. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who went where in Trudeau’s cabinet shake-up?

List | BY IAN CAMPBELL, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 20, 2024
  • After months of pressure to change his senior team, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally made changes to nearly one-third of the cabinet posts in

Who went where in Trudeau’s cabinet shake-up?

List | BY IAN CAMPBELL, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 20, 2024
  • After months of pressure to change his senior team, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally made changes to nearly one-third of the cabinet posts in
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses Liberal Party supporters at a Laurier Club event on Dec. 16, the same day his finance minister resigned. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau promotes eight Liberal MPs, moves ministers in long-awaited cabinet shuffle

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attempted to revive his embattled government on Dec. 20 with a cabinet major shake-up.
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL, SOPHALL DUCH, STUART BENSON | December 20, 2024
After months of pressure to change his senior team as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, appointed eight new MPs to cabinet, including Minister of Seniors Joanne Thompson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau promotes eight Liberal MPs, moves ministers in long-awaited cabinet shuffle

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL, SOPHALL DUCH, STUART BENSON | December 20, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attempted to revive his embattled government on Dec. 20 with a cabinet major shake-up.

Trudeau promotes eight Liberal MPs, moves ministers in long-awaited cabinet shuffle

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL, SOPHALL DUCH, STUART BENSON | December 20, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attempted to revive his embattled government on Dec. 20 with a cabinet major shake-up.
After months of pressure to change his senior team as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, appointed eight new MPs to cabinet, including Minister of Seniors Joanne Thompson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland rocks political Ottawa, quits cabinet same day she was set to deliver economic update, sends Trudeau government into crisis

  • With leaks to The Globe and Mail last week reporting of friction between Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland, she appeared to address the rumours
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 16, 2024
Freeland
Freeland
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with then Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland at the Liberal party caucus meeting in April 2024, long before the rift between the two Liberals widened. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland rocks political Ottawa, quits cabinet same day she was set to deliver economic update, sends Trudeau government into crisis

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 16, 2024
  • With leaks to The Globe and Mail last week reporting of friction between Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland, she appeared to address the rumours

Freeland rocks political Ottawa, quits cabinet same day she was set to deliver economic update, sends Trudeau government into crisis

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 16, 2024
  • With leaks to The Globe and Mail last week reporting of friction between Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland, she appeared to address the rumours
Freeland
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with then Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland at the Liberal party caucus meeting in April 2024, long before the rift between the two Liberals widened. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal cabinet touts Team Canada approach after Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threat

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to convene premiers for an emergency meeting on Wednesday.
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | November 26, 2024
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the government will work to engage the Trump administration, and 'bottom line, we'll do like we always do: we'll stand up for Canada.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal cabinet touts Team Canada approach after Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threat

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | November 26, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to convene premiers for an emergency meeting on Wednesday.

Liberal cabinet touts Team Canada approach after Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threat

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | November 26, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to convene premiers for an emergency meeting on Wednesday.
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the government will work to engage the Trump administration, and 'bottom line, we'll do like we always do: we'll stand up for Canada.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Review of solitary confinement law a year late as report finds prisoners’ rights still violated

  • The 2019 law creating Structured Intervention Units said a review must begin in June 2023, but efforts by Senators and advocates to get government
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 15, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
Dominic Leblanc
Senators who studied human rights in federal prisons recently accused Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and his government of 'indifference to the continued use of solitary confinement.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Review of solitary confinement law a year late as report finds prisoners’ rights still violated

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 15, 2024
  • The 2019 law creating Structured Intervention Units said a review must begin in June 2023, but efforts by Senators and advocates to get government

Review of solitary confinement law a year late as report finds prisoners’ rights still violated

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 15, 2024
  • The 2019 law creating Structured Intervention Units said a review must begin in June 2023, but efforts by Senators and advocates to get government
Dominic Leblanc
Senators who studied human rights in federal prisons recently accused Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and his government of 'indifference to the continued use of solitary confinement.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘The people are never wrong’: Canadian politicians mark ‘decisive’ Trump victory

  • Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland sought to ease the anxiety of some Canadians following the election results: 'Canada will be absolutely fine.'
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | November 6, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters on Nov. 6, addressing the results of the U.S. presidential election and Donald Trump's victory. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘The people are never wrong’: Canadian politicians mark ‘decisive’ Trump victory

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | November 6, 2024
  • Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland sought to ease the anxiety of some Canadians following the election results: 'Canada will be absolutely fine.'

‘The people are never wrong’: Canadian politicians mark ‘decisive’ Trump victory

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | November 6, 2024
  • Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland sought to ease the anxiety of some Canadians following the election results: 'Canada will be absolutely fine.'
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters on Nov. 6, addressing the results of the U.S. presidential election and Donald Trump's victory. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The morning after

  • Plus, who Canadians would pick for president.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 6, 2024
MPs and party leaders will attend caucus meetings on the Hill today, to plot their strategy for the days and weeks to come. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

The morning after

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 6, 2024
  • Plus, who Canadians would pick for president.

The morning after

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 6, 2024
  • Plus, who Canadians would pick for president.
MPs and party leaders will attend caucus meetings on the Hill today, to plot their strategy for the days and weeks to come. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Knives out? Liberals grapple with leadership question

  • Liberal MPs gathered for a national caucus meeting on Oct. 23 where some called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down
FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 23, 2024
Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith scrums with reporters after the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Knives out? Liberals grapple with leadership question

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 23, 2024
  • Liberal MPs gathered for a national caucus meeting on Oct. 23 where some called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down

Knives out? Liberals grapple with leadership question

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 23, 2024
  • Liberal MPs gathered for a national caucus meeting on Oct. 23 where some called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down
Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith scrums with reporters after the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We stand on the shoulders of giants’: MPs pay homage to Cirillo, Vincent 10 years after Hill attack

  • On the 10th anniversary of that fateful day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP MP Charlie Angus, Bloc MP Louis Plamondon,
FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 23, 2024
Wreaths lay at the foot of the National War Memorial on Oct. 23, 2014, where Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was gunned down the day before while standing sentry. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘We stand on the shoulders of giants’: MPs pay homage to Cirillo, Vincent 10 years after Hill attack

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 23, 2024
  • On the 10th anniversary of that fateful day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP MP Charlie Angus, Bloc MP Louis Plamondon,

‘We stand on the shoulders of giants’: MPs pay homage to Cirillo, Vincent 10 years after Hill attack

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 23, 2024
  • On the 10th anniversary of that fateful day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP MP Charlie Angus, Bloc MP Louis Plamondon,
Wreaths lay at the foot of the National War Memorial on Oct. 23, 2014, where Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was gunned down the day before while standing sentry. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘So much pain, and there’s been no winners’: MPs mark Oct. 7 anniversary 

  • Members of Parliament stood for a moment of silence to mark one year since Hamas attacks killed close to 1,200 Israelis, triggering widespread war.
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 7, 2024
On the grim one-year anniversary, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh condemned the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel that killed nearly 1,200. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘So much pain, and there’s been no winners’: MPs mark Oct. 7 anniversary 

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 7, 2024
  • Members of Parliament stood for a moment of silence to mark one year since Hamas attacks killed close to 1,200 Israelis, triggering widespread war.

‘So much pain, and there’s been no winners’: MPs mark Oct. 7 anniversary 

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 7, 2024
  • Members of Parliament stood for a moment of silence to mark one year since Hamas attacks killed close to 1,200 Israelis, triggering widespread war.
On the grim one-year anniversary, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh condemned the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel that killed nearly 1,200. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

All guns blazing

  • Plus, Joly joins Trudeau at the UN in New York.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 24, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Sept. 16, 2024, will be among cabinet ministers defending the Liberals' turf on the day of the Conservatives' non-confidence motion. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

All guns blazing

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 24, 2024
  • Plus, Joly joins Trudeau at the UN in New York.

All guns blazing

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 24, 2024
  • Plus, Joly joins Trudeau at the UN in New York.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Sept. 16, 2024, will be among cabinet ministers defending the Liberals' turf on the day of the Conservatives' non-confidence motion. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau in ‘survival’ mode as Treasury Board President Anand takes on transport after Rodriguez resignation: Bricker

  • Liberal-turned-Indendent MP Pablo Rodriguez’s resignation from cabinet Thursday sparked a same-day mini shuffle.
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | September 19, 2024
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Treasury Board President Anita Anand has taken on a second ministerial role overseeing transport following a small cabinet shuffle on Thursday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau in ‘survival’ mode as Treasury Board President Anand takes on transport after Rodriguez resignation: Bricker

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | September 19, 2024
  • Liberal-turned-Indendent MP Pablo Rodriguez’s resignation from cabinet Thursday sparked a same-day mini shuffle.

Trudeau in ‘survival’ mode as Treasury Board President Anand takes on transport after Rodriguez resignation: Bricker

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL | September 19, 2024
  • Liberal-turned-Indendent MP Pablo Rodriguez’s resignation from cabinet Thursday sparked a same-day mini shuffle.
Anita Anand
Treasury Board President Anita Anand has taken on a second ministerial role overseeing transport following a small cabinet shuffle on Thursday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The lieutenant stands down

  • Plus, Boissonnault testifies in conflict of interest probe.
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is set to declare his exit from cabinet today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The lieutenant stands down

  • Plus, Boissonnault testifies in conflict of interest probe.

The lieutenant stands down

  • Plus, Boissonnault testifies in conflict of interest probe.
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is set to declare his exit from cabinet today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Gould highlights Liberal House business: taking on Poilievre 

  • Government House Leader Karina Gould convened reporters to talk about government priorities on Parliament’s first day back, but spent much of her time castigating
FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 16, 2024
Karina Gould
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould called Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre a 'fraudster' over his warning about the federal carbon price. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Gould highlights Liberal House business: taking on Poilievre 

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 16, 2024
  • Government House Leader Karina Gould convened reporters to talk about government priorities on Parliament’s first day back, but spent much of her time castigating

Gould highlights Liberal House business: taking on Poilievre 

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 16, 2024
  • Government House Leader Karina Gould convened reporters to talk about government priorities on Parliament’s first day back, but spent much of her time castigating
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould called Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre a 'fraudster' over his warning about the federal carbon price. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre pushes Singh to pull ripcord on ‘costly coalition’ in Parliament Hill presser

  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre broke his silence on last week’s rail shutdown at a press conference Thursday, blaming the conflict on rising inflation and
FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 29, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference on Parliament Hill on Aug. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Poilievre pushes Singh to pull ripcord on ‘costly coalition’ in Parliament Hill presser

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 29, 2024
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre broke his silence on last week’s rail shutdown at a press conference Thursday, blaming the conflict on rising inflation and

Poilievre pushes Singh to pull ripcord on ‘costly coalition’ in Parliament Hill presser

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 29, 2024
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre broke his silence on last week’s rail shutdown at a press conference Thursday, blaming the conflict on rising inflation and
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference on Parliament Hill on Aug. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

MacKinnon made labour minister, as O’Regan exits cabinet

  • Liberal MP Seamus O’Regan stepped down from cabinet, saying he would not be seeking re-election. That makes him the third Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, ABBAS RANA | July 19, 2024
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon speaks to reporters outside Rideau Hall on July 19, after his appointment to the new role. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MacKinnon made labour minister, as O’Regan exits cabinet

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, ABBAS RANA | July 19, 2024
  • Liberal MP Seamus O’Regan stepped down from cabinet, saying he would not be seeking re-election. That makes him the third Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal

MacKinnon made labour minister, as O’Regan exits cabinet

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, ABBAS RANA | July 19, 2024
  • Liberal MP Seamus O’Regan stepped down from cabinet, saying he would not be seeking re-election. That makes him the third Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon speaks to reporters outside Rideau Hall on July 19, after his appointment to the new role. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carignan takes aim at recruitment in top military role

  • Canada’s new top military commander Gen. Jennie Carignan says recruitment is her primary focus as she takes on the historic appointment.  “The priority is
FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 18, 2024
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan
Gen. Jennie Carignan, left, assumes command of the Canadian Armed Forces, with Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and Gen. Wayne Eyre taking part in the ceremony on July 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carignan takes aim at recruitment in top military role

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 18, 2024
  • Canada’s new top military commander Gen. Jennie Carignan says recruitment is her primary focus as she takes on the historic appointment.  “The priority is

Carignan takes aim at recruitment in top military role

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 18, 2024
  • Canada’s new top military commander Gen. Jennie Carignan says recruitment is her primary focus as she takes on the historic appointment.  “The priority is
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan
Gen. Jennie Carignan, left, assumes command of the Canadian Armed Forces, with Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and Gen. Wayne Eyre taking part in the ceremony on July 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump assassination attempt a ‘wakeup call’ for politicians, say Canadian MPs, Senators 

  • The United States has ‘embraced violence in political discourse,’ said Liberal MP John McKay, who doubts that the attempt on Donald Trump’s life would
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 18, 2024
Former President of the United States Donald Trump
Former President of the United States Donald Trump
Former U.S. president Donald Trump, pictured in June, was shot on July 13 at a rally near Butler, Penn., in an attack that killed one in the crowd, and critically injured two more people. Photograph courtesy Gage Skidmore/ Flickr

Trump assassination attempt a ‘wakeup call’ for politicians, say Canadian MPs, Senators 

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 18, 2024
  • The United States has ‘embraced violence in political discourse,’ said Liberal MP John McKay, who doubts that the attempt on Donald Trump’s life would

Trump assassination attempt a ‘wakeup call’ for politicians, say Canadian MPs, Senators 

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 18, 2024
  • The United States has ‘embraced violence in political discourse,’ said Liberal MP John McKay, who doubts that the attempt on Donald Trump’s life would
Former President of the United States Donald Trump
Former U.S. president Donald Trump, pictured in June, was shot on July 13 at a rally near Butler, Penn., in an attack that killed one in the crowd, and critically injured two more people. Photograph courtesy Gage Skidmore/ Flickr

Senate Oversight Committee recommends budget boost, hiring two auditors

  • Senate Audit and Oversight Committee chair Sen. Marty Klyne says his team will ‘build a launchpad’ over the summer for their request for a
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 15, 2024
Senate Chamber in Senate of Canada Building
Senate Chamber in Senate of Canada Building
On June 18, the Senate adjourned debate on a request to set $881,768 as this year's budget for the Senate Audit and Oversight Committee and the Office of the Chief Audit Executive. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate Oversight Committee recommends budget boost, hiring two auditors

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 15, 2024
  • Senate Audit and Oversight Committee chair Sen. Marty Klyne says his team will ‘build a launchpad’ over the summer for their request for a

Senate Oversight Committee recommends budget boost, hiring two auditors

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 15, 2024
  • Senate Audit and Oversight Committee chair Sen. Marty Klyne says his team will ‘build a launchpad’ over the summer for their request for a
Senate Chamber in Senate of Canada Building
On June 18, the Senate adjourned debate on a request to set $881,768 as this year's budget for the Senate Audit and Oversight Committee and the Office of the Chief Audit Executive. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’re in the dark’: CSG pushes for security clearance for Senate leaders to parse NSICOP report

  • Only the Canadian Senators Group has pushed to read the full NSICOP report, with the government saying access to 'information of this nature is
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 24, 2024
Senator Scott Tannas and his 18-member Canadian Senators Group have been pressing the government to grant Senate leaders access to the unredacted intelligence watchdog report.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’re in the dark’: CSG pushes for security clearance for Senate leaders to parse NSICOP report

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 24, 2024
  • Only the Canadian Senators Group has pushed to read the full NSICOP report, with the government saying access to 'information of this nature is

‘We’re in the dark’: CSG pushes for security clearance for Senate leaders to parse NSICOP report

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 24, 2024
  • Only the Canadian Senators Group has pushed to read the full NSICOP report, with the government saying access to 'information of this nature is
Senator Scott Tannas and his 18-member Canadian Senators Group have been pressing the government to grant Senate leaders access to the unredacted intelligence watchdog report.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate should examine sponsored travel and ‘reporting gap,’ says Senator who wants the practice banned

  • ‘It's no longer appropriate to travel on sponsored trips’ in light of the recent NSICOP report says ISG Senator Raymonde Saint-Germain
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 21, 2024
ISG Senator Raymonde Saint-Germain gave a notice on June 20 of her plan to introduce a motion this fall calling on the Senate Ethics Committee to study Senators' sponsored travel. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate should examine sponsored travel and ‘reporting gap,’ says Senator who wants the practice banned

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 21, 2024
  • ‘It's no longer appropriate to travel on sponsored trips’ in light of the recent NSICOP report says ISG Senator Raymonde Saint-Germain

Senate should examine sponsored travel and ‘reporting gap,’ says Senator who wants the practice banned

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 21, 2024
  • ‘It's no longer appropriate to travel on sponsored trips’ in light of the recent NSICOP report says ISG Senator Raymonde Saint-Germain
ISG Senator Raymonde Saint-Germain gave a notice on June 20 of her plan to introduce a motion this fall calling on the Senate Ethics Committee to study Senators' sponsored travel. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Non-affiliated Senators press Red Chamber to address their ‘second-class’ status

  • ‘Without having a seat at the table… where legislation is discussed, bartered, and decided upon to receive its votes, our items are left in
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 6, 2024
Non-affiliated Senators Marilou McPhedran, left, Mary Jane McCallum, and Patrick Brazeau say they are not treated equally to their colleagues who choose to sit in groups. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster, Andrew Meade

Non-affiliated Senators press Red Chamber to address their ‘second-class’ status

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 6, 2024
  • ‘Without having a seat at the table… where legislation is discussed, bartered, and decided upon to receive its votes, our items are left in

Non-affiliated Senators press Red Chamber to address their ‘second-class’ status

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 6, 2024
  • ‘Without having a seat at the table… where legislation is discussed, bartered, and decided upon to receive its votes, our items are left in
Non-affiliated Senators Marilou McPhedran, left, Mary Jane McCallum, and Patrick Brazeau say they are not treated equally to their colleagues who choose to sit in groups. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster, Andrew Meade

Senate rule change ‘tough pill to swallow’ for Conservatives, but backers say vote protects Red Chamber’s independence

  • The rule changes and move to limit debate created 'resentment,' but Senate government rep Marc Gold says he expects his relationship with the Tory
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 13, 2024
On May 8, 67 Senators voted in favour of Motion 165, which cemented changes to the Red Chamber’s rules to recognize groups other than the opposition and government, granting them new procedural powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate rule change ‘tough pill to swallow’ for Conservatives, but backers say vote protects Red Chamber’s independence

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 13, 2024
  • The rule changes and move to limit debate created 'resentment,' but Senate government rep Marc Gold says he expects his relationship with the Tory

Senate rule change ‘tough pill to swallow’ for Conservatives, but backers say vote protects Red Chamber’s independence

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 13, 2024
  • The rule changes and move to limit debate created 'resentment,' but Senate government rep Marc Gold says he expects his relationship with the Tory
On May 8, 67 Senators voted in favour of Motion 165, which cemented changes to the Red Chamber’s rules to recognize groups other than the opposition and government, granting them new procedural powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Parties clash over vaccine mandate, legislative priorities, and hybrid Parliament as House returns

  • The government does not want to “waste time” and will consider limiting debate on key legislation to get them passed ahead of the Christmas
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 22, 2021
Government Houser Leader Mark Holland speaks to reporters on Nov. 22, 2021, ahead of the 44th Parliament's return. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Parties clash over vaccine mandate, legislative priorities, and hybrid Parliament as House returns

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 22, 2021
  • The government does not want to “waste time” and will consider limiting debate on key legislation to get them passed ahead of the Christmas

Parties clash over vaccine mandate, legislative priorities, and hybrid Parliament as House returns

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 22, 2021
  • The government does not want to “waste time” and will consider limiting debate on key legislation to get them passed ahead of the Christmas
Government Houser Leader Mark Holland speaks to reporters on Nov. 22, 2021, ahead of the 44th Parliament's return. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: O’Toole boots Sen. Batters from CPC caucus; Trudeau, Freeland off to Washington

  • Good Wednesday morning, Conservative Leader ERIN O’TOOLE may not be able to kick MPs out of his caucus, but that didn’t stop him from
Senator Denise Batters is no longer in the Conservative caucus after Leader Erin O'Toole removed her Tuesday evening. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: O’Toole boots Sen. Batters from CPC caucus; Trudeau, Freeland off to Washington

  • Good Wednesday morning, Conservative Leader ERIN O’TOOLE may not be able to kick MPs out of his caucus, but that didn’t stop him from

Politics This Morning: O’Toole boots Sen. Batters from CPC caucus; Trudeau, Freeland off to Washington

  • Good Wednesday morning, Conservative Leader ERIN O’TOOLE may not be able to kick MPs out of his caucus, but that didn’t stop him from
Senator Denise Batters is no longer in the Conservative caucus after Leader Erin O'Toole removed her Tuesday evening. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia

On the move: O’Toole shadow cabinet shifts a dozen MPs out, nine rookies in, taps high-profile MPs to key posts

  • Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole’s shadow-cabinet shuffle on Nov. 9 offered a complete reorganization of his ranks, adding nearly 20 new faces to the 54-member post-election team
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 9, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, top left, named his new shadow cabinet on Nov. 9. Among the Conservatives switching roles are Michelle Rempel Garner, top centre, Pierre Poilievre, Michael Barrett, James Bezan, while Melissa Lantsman, bottom left, is among the 19 new faces. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, file, courtesy of LinkedIn

On the move: O’Toole shadow cabinet shifts a dozen MPs out, nine rookies in, taps high-profile MPs to key posts

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 9, 2021
  • Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole’s shadow-cabinet shuffle on Nov. 9 offered a complete reorganization of his ranks, adding nearly 20 new faces to the 54-member post-election team

On the move: O’Toole shadow cabinet shifts a dozen MPs out, nine rookies in, taps high-profile MPs to key posts

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 9, 2021
  • Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole’s shadow-cabinet shuffle on Nov. 9 offered a complete reorganization of his ranks, adding nearly 20 new faces to the 54-member post-election team
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, top left, named his new shadow cabinet on Nov. 9. Among the Conservatives switching roles are Michelle Rempel Garner, top centre, Pierre Poilievre, Michael Barrett, James Bezan, while Melissa Lantsman, bottom left, is among the 19 new faces. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, file, courtesy of LinkedIn

Politics This Morning: Cabinet shuffle timing, rookie MP preparation, and planning riding redistribution in the hopper

  • Good Friday morning, We’re mid-way through the month that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave as a deadline to name his cabinet, and speculation on
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Sept. 28, when he announced a cabinet shuffle would happen in October. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Cabinet shuffle timing, rookie MP preparation, and planning riding redistribution in the hopper

  • Good Friday morning, We’re mid-way through the month that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave as a deadline to name his cabinet, and speculation on

Politics This Morning: Cabinet shuffle timing, rookie MP preparation, and planning riding redistribution in the hopper

  • Good Friday morning, We’re mid-way through the month that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave as a deadline to name his cabinet, and speculation on
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Sept. 28, when he announced a cabinet shuffle would happen in October. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘Civilianization’ of military justice system a ‘slippery slope,’ warns former judge advocate general Cathcart

  • The proposed “civilianization” of Canada’s military justice system represents an “over-engineering” in response to the problems plaguing the Canadian Armed Forces, says Blaise Cathcart,
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 13, 2021
The CDA Institute hosted a panel on 'making national security safe.' Speakers include, Guillaume Charlebois, left, a lawyer who helped with a recent review of the military justice system; Leah West, an assistant professor of international affairs at Carleton University; and Blaise Cathcart, right, the military's former judge advocate general. Screengrab images courtesy of Zoom

‘Civilianization’ of military justice system a ‘slippery slope,’ warns former judge advocate general Cathcart

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 13, 2021
  • The proposed “civilianization” of Canada’s military justice system represents an “over-engineering” in response to the problems plaguing the Canadian Armed Forces, says Blaise Cathcart,

‘Civilianization’ of military justice system a ‘slippery slope,’ warns former judge advocate general Cathcart

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 13, 2021
  • The proposed “civilianization” of Canada’s military justice system represents an “over-engineering” in response to the problems plaguing the Canadian Armed Forces, says Blaise Cathcart,
The CDA Institute hosted a panel on 'making national security safe.' Speakers include, Guillaume Charlebois, left, a lawyer who helped with a recent review of the military justice system; Leah West, an assistant professor of international affairs at Carleton University; and Blaise Cathcart, right, the military's former judge advocate general. Screengrab images courtesy of Zoom

Politics This Morning: Singh says NDP could ‘withhold votes’ in House; Alberta Senator joins 43-member ISG

  • Good Friday morning, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said his 25-member caucus would withhold votes to support legislation from the minority Liberal government, which he
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spoke in an Oct. 7 press conference following his party’s first post-election caucus meeting the day before. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Singh says NDP could ‘withhold votes’ in House; Alberta Senator joins 43-member ISG

  • Good Friday morning, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said his 25-member caucus would withhold votes to support legislation from the minority Liberal government, which he

Politics This Morning: Singh says NDP could ‘withhold votes’ in House; Alberta Senator joins 43-member ISG

  • Good Friday morning, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said his 25-member caucus would withhold votes to support legislation from the minority Liberal government, which he
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spoke in an Oct. 7 press conference following his party’s first post-election caucus meeting the day before. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘A work in progress’: after 50 years Canada’s multiculturalism policy a ‘model,’ but must shift to ‘dismantling’ discrimination, say panellists

  • Fifty years after Canada made multiculturalism an official policy, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi contrasted his life under the system to another political figure who,
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 6, 2021
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, pictured following a November 2019 meeting in Ottawa with the prime minister. In a panel discussing multiculturalism, the outgoing mayor contrasted his experience under this 50-year-old policy and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as they both turn 50. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘A work in progress’: after 50 years Canada’s multiculturalism policy a ‘model,’ but must shift to ‘dismantling’ discrimination, say panellists

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 6, 2021
  • Fifty years after Canada made multiculturalism an official policy, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi contrasted his life under the system to another political figure who,

‘A work in progress’: after 50 years Canada’s multiculturalism policy a ‘model,’ but must shift to ‘dismantling’ discrimination, say panellists

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 6, 2021
  • Fifty years after Canada made multiculturalism an official policy, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi contrasted his life under the system to another political figure who,
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, pictured following a November 2019 meeting in Ottawa with the prime minister. In a panel discussing multiculturalism, the outgoing mayor contrasted his experience under this 50-year-old policy and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as they both turn 50. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Environment Minister Wilkinson holds pre-COP26 presser from Italy

  • It’s Friday, but more importantly, it’s already October. Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has jetted off to Milan, Italy for a host of pre-COP26 in
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Jonathan Wilkinson arrives for the fall Liberal cabinet retreat in Ottawa before Parliament resumes on Sept. 15, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Environment Minister Wilkinson holds pre-COP26 presser from Italy

  • It’s Friday, but more importantly, it’s already October. Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has jetted off to Milan, Italy for a host of pre-COP26 in

Politics This Morning: Environment Minister Wilkinson holds pre-COP26 presser from Italy

  • It’s Friday, but more importantly, it’s already October. Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has jetted off to Milan, Italy for a host of pre-COP26 in
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Jonathan Wilkinson arrives for the fall Liberal cabinet retreat in Ottawa before Parliament resumes on Sept. 15, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland keeping finance, deputy PM roles as Trudeau announces cabinet unveiling in October

  • He triggered a pandemic election, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his top five post-election priorities will be focused on COVID-19 vaccinations, including setting
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 28, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held his first full post-election news conference on Sept. 28 in Ottawa, just a week after Canadians placed their final ballots on Sept. 20. Mr. Trudeau also addressed reporters briefly on Sept. 24 following news the two Canadians detained in China would be released. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Freeland keeping finance, deputy PM roles as Trudeau announces cabinet unveiling in October

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 28, 2021
  • He triggered a pandemic election, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his top five post-election priorities will be focused on COVID-19 vaccinations, including setting

Freeland keeping finance, deputy PM roles as Trudeau announces cabinet unveiling in October

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 28, 2021
  • He triggered a pandemic election, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his top five post-election priorities will be focused on COVID-19 vaccinations, including setting
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held his first full post-election news conference on Sept. 28 in Ottawa, just a week after Canadians placed their final ballots on Sept. 20. Mr. Trudeau also addressed reporters briefly on Sept. 24 following news the two Canadians detained in China would be released. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Liberal Louis re-elected in Kitchener; recount expected in Manitoba race between Liberal, Conservative candidates

  • Good Friday morning, There were a number of tight races this election, delaying the official call of some contests into Sept. 23—including in Kitchener-Conestoga,
Liberal incumbent in Kitchener, Tim Louis, left, was finally declared a winner, while one riding in Manitoba will face a recount between Liberal candidate Doug Eyolfson, centre, and Conservative incumbent Marty Morantz. Photographs courtesy of Twitter

Politics This Morning: Liberal Louis re-elected in Kitchener; recount expected in Manitoba race between Liberal, Conservative candidates

  • Good Friday morning, There were a number of tight races this election, delaying the official call of some contests into Sept. 23—including in Kitchener-Conestoga,

Politics This Morning: Liberal Louis re-elected in Kitchener; recount expected in Manitoba race between Liberal, Conservative candidates

  • Good Friday morning, There were a number of tight races this election, delaying the official call of some contests into Sept. 23—including in Kitchener-Conestoga,
Liberal incumbent in Kitchener, Tim Louis, left, was finally declared a winner, while one riding in Manitoba will face a recount between Liberal candidate Doug Eyolfson, centre, and Conservative incumbent Marty Morantz. Photographs courtesy of Twitter

Politics This Morning: Trudeau attacks O’Toole over Alberta’s COVID-19 spike; Tory leader dodges questions on Kenney

  • Good Friday morning. Welcome to day 34 of the campaign,  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s provincial mishandling of COVID-19 became a federal focus as the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, and Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster, Andrew Meade, and Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Trudeau attacks O’Toole over Alberta’s COVID-19 spike; Tory leader dodges questions on Kenney

  • Good Friday morning. Welcome to day 34 of the campaign,  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s provincial mishandling of COVID-19 became a federal focus as the

Politics This Morning: Trudeau attacks O’Toole over Alberta’s COVID-19 spike; Tory leader dodges questions on Kenney

  • Good Friday morning. Welcome to day 34 of the campaign,  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s provincial mishandling of COVID-19 became a federal focus as the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, and Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster, Andrew Meade, and Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Polls put Liberals, Conservatives neck and neck as campaign wanes; O’Toole in two Atlantic provinces

  • Good Thursday morning. Welcome to day 33 of the campaign,  A pair of polls out yesterday put the Liberals and Conservatives neck and neck
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals and Leader Erin O’Toole’s Conservatives appear to be in a dead heat just a few days out from the final voting day. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Polls put Liberals, Conservatives neck and neck as campaign wanes; O’Toole in two Atlantic provinces

  • Good Thursday morning. Welcome to day 33 of the campaign,  A pair of polls out yesterday put the Liberals and Conservatives neck and neck

Politics This Morning: Polls put Liberals, Conservatives neck and neck as campaign wanes; O’Toole in two Atlantic provinces

  • Good Thursday morning. Welcome to day 33 of the campaign,  A pair of polls out yesterday put the Liberals and Conservatives neck and neck
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals and Leader Erin O’Toole’s Conservatives appear to be in a dead heat just a few days out from the final voting day. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Liberal incumbent Serré attacked at campaign office; Trudeau in Halifax, O’Toole in Quebec, Paul in Kitchener

  • Good Wednesday morning and day 32 of the campaign, Liberal incumbent Marc Serré was assaulted in his Nickel Belt, Ont., campaign office on Monday
Liberal incumbent Marc Serré was assaulted at his campaign office on Monday, the same day Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau responded to a protester hurling sexist insults directed at his wife. Photograph courtesy of Facebook, The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Liberal incumbent Serré attacked at campaign office; Trudeau in Halifax, O’Toole in Quebec, Paul in Kitchener

  • Good Wednesday morning and day 32 of the campaign, Liberal incumbent Marc Serré was assaulted in his Nickel Belt, Ont., campaign office on Monday

Politics This Morning: Liberal incumbent Serré attacked at campaign office; Trudeau in Halifax, O’Toole in Quebec, Paul in Kitchener

  • Good Wednesday morning and day 32 of the campaign, Liberal incumbent Marc Serré was assaulted in his Nickel Belt, Ont., campaign office on Monday
Liberal incumbent Marc Serré was assaulted at his campaign office on Monday, the same day Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau responded to a protester hurling sexist insults directed at his wife. Photograph courtesy of Facebook, The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: federal leaders spar on key issues, offer appeals to Quebec voters at French-language debate

  • The five federal party leaders offered their visions for pandemic recovery, healthcare, climate change, and Indigenous reconciliation during last night’s French-language debate. After six
The five federal leaders took the stage on Sept. 8 for the first official televised leaders' debate. From left, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. Screengrab courtesy of CPAC

Politics This Morning: federal leaders spar on key issues, offer appeals to Quebec voters at French-language debate

  • The five federal party leaders offered their visions for pandemic recovery, healthcare, climate change, and Indigenous reconciliation during last night’s French-language debate. After six

Politics This Morning: federal leaders spar on key issues, offer appeals to Quebec voters at French-language debate

  • The five federal party leaders offered their visions for pandemic recovery, healthcare, climate change, and Indigenous reconciliation during last night’s French-language debate. After six
The five federal leaders took the stage on Sept. 8 for the first official televised leaders' debate. From left, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. Screengrab courtesy of CPAC

Politics This Morning: anti-Trudeau protestors pelt prime minister with gravel; four leaders in Ottawa ahead of debates

  • Good Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again faced an unruly crowd after a campaign event Monday and was hit by gravel as he
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau steps onto a campaign bus in London, Ont., as protesters threw gravel. Screengrab courtesy of CBC News.

Politics This Morning: anti-Trudeau protestors pelt prime minister with gravel; four leaders in Ottawa ahead of debates

  • Good Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again faced an unruly crowd after a campaign event Monday and was hit by gravel as he

Politics This Morning: anti-Trudeau protestors pelt prime minister with gravel; four leaders in Ottawa ahead of debates

  • Good Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again faced an unruly crowd after a campaign event Monday and was hit by gravel as he
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau steps onto a campaign bus in London, Ont., as protesters threw gravel. Screengrab courtesy of CBC News.

The former MPs who are running again in 2021

  • At least 22 former MPs are running to win back their seats this election, including nine Liberals, eight NDP candidates, three Conservatives, and two
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 2, 2021
Almost two dozen former MPs are running again this election. From top left: Liberal candidates Randy Boissonault and John Aldag; NDP candidates Ruth Ellen Brosseau, Tracey Ramsey, and Wayne Stetski; Liberal candidate Doug Eyolfson, and Conservative candidates Costas Menegakis and Alupa Clarke. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Andrew Meade, Jake Wright; courtesy of Twitter, Facebook

The former MPs who are running again in 2021

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 2, 2021
  • At least 22 former MPs are running to win back their seats this election, including nine Liberals, eight NDP candidates, three Conservatives, and two

The former MPs who are running again in 2021

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 2, 2021
  • At least 22 former MPs are running to win back their seats this election, including nine Liberals, eight NDP candidates, three Conservatives, and two
Almost two dozen former MPs are running again this election. From top left: Liberal candidates Randy Boissonault and John Aldag; NDP candidates Ruth Ellen Brosseau, Tracey Ramsey, and Wayne Stetski; Liberal candidate Doug Eyolfson, and Conservative candidates Costas Menegakis and Alupa Clarke. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Andrew Meade, Jake Wright; courtesy of Twitter, Facebook

Politics This Morning: Trudeau expected to outline Liberal platform; AFN releases priorities for federal election

  • Good Wednesday morning, It’s the first day of the month, the campaign mid-way point, and the day the Liberals are expected to release the
Speaking from a Kanata, Ont., campaign stop on Aug. 31, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged to improve mental health programs through a $4.5-billion transfer payment over five years to participating provinces and territories. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Politics This Morning: Trudeau expected to outline Liberal platform; AFN releases priorities for federal election

  • Good Wednesday morning, It’s the first day of the month, the campaign mid-way point, and the day the Liberals are expected to release the

Politics This Morning: Trudeau expected to outline Liberal platform; AFN releases priorities for federal election

  • Good Wednesday morning, It’s the first day of the month, the campaign mid-way point, and the day the Liberals are expected to release the
Speaking from a Kanata, Ont., campaign stop on Aug. 31, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged to improve mental health programs through a $4.5-billion transfer payment over five years to participating provinces and territories. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Politics This Morning: O’Toole ekes out lead in polls; Singh back in battleground B.C.

  • Good Tuesday morning, In week three, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has stepped a little further into the limelight thanks, in part, to horserace polls
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole is back in Ottawa today and doing an Atlantic Canada-focused virtual event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: O’Toole ekes out lead in polls; Singh back in battleground B.C.

  • Good Tuesday morning, In week three, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has stepped a little further into the limelight thanks, in part, to horserace polls

Politics This Morning: O’Toole ekes out lead in polls; Singh back in battleground B.C.

  • Good Tuesday morning, In week three, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has stepped a little further into the limelight thanks, in part, to horserace polls
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole is back in Ottawa today and doing an Atlantic Canada-focused virtual event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

How Trudeau’s cabinet ministers did in the last election

  • All but one of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s (Papineau, Que.) cabinet of 37 are vying for re-election.  Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna, who has represented
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 25, 2021
Some members of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet, pictured from left, won by razor-thin margins, including Jean-Yves Duclos, Deb Schulte, and Diane Lebouthillier. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

How Trudeau’s cabinet ministers did in the last election

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 25, 2021
  • All but one of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s (Papineau, Que.) cabinet of 37 are vying for re-election.  Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna, who has represented

How Trudeau’s cabinet ministers did in the last election

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 25, 2021
  • All but one of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s (Papineau, Que.) cabinet of 37 are vying for re-election.  Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna, who has represented
Some members of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet, pictured from left, won by razor-thin margins, including Jean-Yves Duclos, Deb Schulte, and Diane Lebouthillier. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Contest tightening between Liberals, Tories, new polls show

  • Good Tuesday morning, It’s week two on the campaign trail and a pair of polls already suggest things are getting interesting. Parliament’s two biggest
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Aug. 15 after calling the snap election. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Contest tightening between Liberals, Tories, new polls show

  • Good Tuesday morning, It’s week two on the campaign trail and a pair of polls already suggest things are getting interesting. Parliament’s two biggest

Politics This Morning: Contest tightening between Liberals, Tories, new polls show

  • Good Tuesday morning, It’s week two on the campaign trail and a pair of polls already suggest things are getting interesting. Parliament’s two biggest
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Aug. 15 after calling the snap election. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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