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Shruti Shekar

Shruti Shekar is a reporter with The Hill Times. She was formerly the editor of The Lobby Monitor, and prior to that was a reporter at The Wire Report. She received her MA in journalism from Western University and her double BA honours in communication studies and human rights from Carleton University. She was born in India, grew up mostly in Singapore and currently resides in Canada.

Slovenia’s ambassador leaves post with wish for more trade, diplomatic exchanges

  • Outgoing Slovenian Ambassador Marjan Cencen says he hopes his successor will not only be able to grow bilateral trade between Canada and his European nation
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 1, 2018
Slovenian Ambassador Marjan Cencen says he tried to be as visible as possible in Ottawa, to punch above his small country's weight. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Slovenia’s ambassador leaves post with wish for more trade, diplomatic exchanges

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 1, 2018
  • Outgoing Slovenian Ambassador Marjan Cencen says he hopes his successor will not only be able to grow bilateral trade between Canada and his European nation

Slovenia’s ambassador leaves post with wish for more trade, diplomatic exchanges

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 1, 2018
  • Outgoing Slovenian Ambassador Marjan Cencen says he hopes his successor will not only be able to grow bilateral trade between Canada and his European nation
Slovenian Ambassador Marjan Cencen says he tried to be as visible as possible in Ottawa, to punch above his small country's weight. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Slovenia’s ambassador leaves post with wish for more trade, diplomatic exchanges

  • Outgoing Slovenian Ambassador Marjan Cencen says he hopes his successor will not only be able to grow bilateral trade between Canada and his European nation
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 1, 2018
Slovenian Ambassador Marjan Cencen says he tried to be as visible as possible in Ottawa, to punch above his small country's weight. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Slovenia’s ambassador leaves post with wish for more trade, diplomatic exchanges

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 1, 2018
  • Outgoing Slovenian Ambassador Marjan Cencen says he hopes his successor will not only be able to grow bilateral trade between Canada and his European nation

Slovenia’s ambassador leaves post with wish for more trade, diplomatic exchanges

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 1, 2018
  • Outgoing Slovenian Ambassador Marjan Cencen says he hopes his successor will not only be able to grow bilateral trade between Canada and his European nation
Slovenian Ambassador Marjan Cencen says he tried to be as visible as possible in Ottawa, to punch above his small country's weight. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Bosnia’s new envoy to push for increased tourism, re-opened embassy

  • It’s not a typical career path—going from crunching numbers and statistics to becoming the ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Canada—but Srdan Lalic said he
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 25, 2018
Bosnian Ambassador Srdan Lalic says he hopes to boost tourism among Canadians to his country during his time in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bosnia’s new envoy to push for increased tourism, re-opened embassy

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 25, 2018
  • It’s not a typical career path—going from crunching numbers and statistics to becoming the ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Canada—but Srdan Lalic said he

Bosnia’s new envoy to push for increased tourism, re-opened embassy

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 25, 2018
  • It’s not a typical career path—going from crunching numbers and statistics to becoming the ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Canada—but Srdan Lalic said he
Bosnian Ambassador Srdan Lalic says he hopes to boost tourism among Canadians to his country during his time in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Confident and well respected, Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr’s business roots will help in new role, say insiders

  • Political insiders say Jim Carr’s confidence and great communication skills make him a smart fit and his new title as the international trade diversification
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 25, 2018
Jim Carr, the former natural resources minister, was shuffled into his new role on July 18 by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Confident and well respected, Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr’s business roots will help in new role, say insiders

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 25, 2018
  • Political insiders say Jim Carr’s confidence and great communication skills make him a smart fit and his new title as the international trade diversification

Confident and well respected, Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr’s business roots will help in new role, say insiders

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 25, 2018
  • Political insiders say Jim Carr’s confidence and great communication skills make him a smart fit and his new title as the international trade diversification
Jim Carr, the former natural resources minister, was shuffled into his new role on July 18 by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Newly-created, rebranded cabinet posts expected to be key policy planks in 2019 Liberal election platform, say political insiders

  • The newly created and rebranded cabinet posts in last week’s shuffle, including “irregular migration,” “digital government,” “export promotion,” “seniors,” “international trade diversification,” and “accessibility”
News | BY ABBAS RANA, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
Dominic LeBlanc, pictured with his wife, Jolène Richard, on July 18, 2018, shortly before being sworn in as the new minister of Intergovernmental Affairs. Mr. LeBlanc, who was shuffled from Fisheries and Oceans, will be a key player in this cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Newly-created, rebranded cabinet posts expected to be key policy planks in 2019 Liberal election platform, say political insiders

News | BY ABBAS RANA, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
  • The newly created and rebranded cabinet posts in last week’s shuffle, including “irregular migration,” “digital government,” “export promotion,” “seniors,” “international trade diversification,” and “accessibility”

Newly-created, rebranded cabinet posts expected to be key policy planks in 2019 Liberal election platform, say political insiders

News | BY ABBAS RANA, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
  • The newly created and rebranded cabinet posts in last week’s shuffle, including “irregular migration,” “digital government,” “export promotion,” “seniors,” “international trade diversification,” and “accessibility”
Dominic LeBlanc, pictured with his wife, Jolène Richard, on July 18, 2018, shortly before being sworn in as the new minister of Intergovernmental Affairs. Mr. LeBlanc, who was shuffled from Fisheries and Oceans, will be a key player in this cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Some Liberal MPs, pundits say Trudeau still owes a ‘full explanation’ about groping allegation to his MPs at caucus retreat in Saskatchewan

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s failure so far to clearly explain the groping allegation against him 18 years ago is “front and centre” in the
News | BY ABBAS RANA, JOLSON LIM, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who shuffled his cabinet last week, should offer a full explanation to his caucus at the Liberal summer caucus retreat Sept. 11-13 in Saskatoon about the groping allegation against him, some Liberals say. But the Angus Reid Institute released a poll on July 20 which found that 63 per cent said this specific incident was overblown and garnering too much attention.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Some Liberal MPs, pundits say Trudeau still owes a ‘full explanation’ about groping allegation to his MPs at caucus retreat in Saskatchewan

News | BY ABBAS RANA, JOLSON LIM, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s failure so far to clearly explain the groping allegation against him 18 years ago is “front and centre” in the

Some Liberal MPs, pundits say Trudeau still owes a ‘full explanation’ about groping allegation to his MPs at caucus retreat in Saskatchewan

News | BY ABBAS RANA, JOLSON LIM, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s failure so far to clearly explain the groping allegation against him 18 years ago is “front and centre” in the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who shuffled his cabinet last week, should offer a full explanation to his caucus at the Liberal summer caucus retreat Sept. 11-13 in Saskatoon about the groping allegation against him, some Liberals say. But the Angus Reid Institute released a poll on July 20 which found that 63 per cent said this specific incident was overblown and garnering too much attention.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senators say feds should apologize for role in seizing babies of unmarried women post-war

  • The Senate Social Affairs, Science, and Technology Committee recommended on July 19 that the federal government apologize for being involved in the forced adoption
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
Valerie Andrews, executive director of Origins Canada, left, appeared with Liberal Senator Art Eggleton and Independent Senator Chantal Petitclerc on July 19 to present the Senate Social Affairs Committee's call for the federal government apologize for being involved in the forced adoption of babies of unmarried mothers in post-World War Two Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senators say feds should apologize for role in seizing babies of unmarried women post-war

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
  • The Senate Social Affairs, Science, and Technology Committee recommended on July 19 that the federal government apologize for being involved in the forced adoption

Senators say feds should apologize for role in seizing babies of unmarried women post-war

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 23, 2018
  • The Senate Social Affairs, Science, and Technology Committee recommended on July 19 that the federal government apologize for being involved in the forced adoption
Valerie Andrews, executive director of Origins Canada, left, appeared with Liberal Senator Art Eggleton and Independent Senator Chantal Petitclerc on July 19 to present the Senate Social Affairs Committee's call for the federal government apologize for being involved in the forced adoption of babies of unmarried mothers in post-World War Two Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Always in a good mood and a team player’: Ex-Liberal MP, artist Eugène Bellemare dies at 86

  • In December 1988, during Liberal MP Eugène Bellemare’s first days in the House, in his maiden speech he spoke of “living in the shadow
FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 18, 2018
The late former Liberal MP Eugène Bellemare stands in front of a wall of caricatures he drew. He died earlier this month. The Hill Times file photograph

‘Always in a good mood and a team player’: Ex-Liberal MP, artist Eugène Bellemare dies at 86

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 18, 2018
  • In December 1988, during Liberal MP Eugène Bellemare’s first days in the House, in his maiden speech he spoke of “living in the shadow

‘Always in a good mood and a team player’: Ex-Liberal MP, artist Eugène Bellemare dies at 86

FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 18, 2018
  • In December 1988, during Liberal MP Eugène Bellemare’s first days in the House, in his maiden speech he spoke of “living in the shadow
The late former Liberal MP Eugène Bellemare stands in front of a wall of caricatures he drew. He died earlier this month. The Hill Times file photograph

The week of France: hundreds of partygoers flock the embassy for Bastille Day, World Cup

  • If there was any place you had to be last week, it was the French Embassy. Kareen Rispal, the first female French ambassador to
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 18, 2018
French Ambassador Kareen Rispal addresses the crowd during her embassy's Bastille Day event on July 14. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

The week of France: hundreds of partygoers flock the embassy for Bastille Day, World Cup

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 18, 2018
  • If there was any place you had to be last week, it was the French Embassy. Kareen Rispal, the first female French ambassador to

The week of France: hundreds of partygoers flock the embassy for Bastille Day, World Cup

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 18, 2018
  • If there was any place you had to be last week, it was the French Embassy. Kareen Rispal, the first female French ambassador to
French Ambassador Kareen Rispal addresses the crowd during her embassy's Bastille Day event on July 14. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Zimbabwe’s ambassador, diplomatic corps dean, leaves Canada after ’13 winters’

  • After “13 winters” of ups and downs, Zimbabwean Ambassador Florence Zano Chideya, the longest-serving head of a foreign diplomatic mission in Canada, has finally wrapped up
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 18, 2018
Florence Zano Chideya left her post on July 10 after spending 13 years as Zimbabwe's ambassador to Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Zimbabwe’s ambassador, diplomatic corps dean, leaves Canada after ’13 winters’

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 18, 2018
  • After “13 winters” of ups and downs, Zimbabwean Ambassador Florence Zano Chideya, the longest-serving head of a foreign diplomatic mission in Canada, has finally wrapped up

Zimbabwe’s ambassador, diplomatic corps dean, leaves Canada after ’13 winters’

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 18, 2018
  • After “13 winters” of ups and downs, Zimbabwean Ambassador Florence Zano Chideya, the longest-serving head of a foreign diplomatic mission in Canada, has finally wrapped up
Florence Zano Chideya left her post on July 10 after spending 13 years as Zimbabwe's ambassador to Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Canada’s lobbying office turns 10, ex-Conservative MP running for mayor

  • “I believe I’ve not met the 20 per cent threshold to give me the credibility to talk about the history of the office.” That
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 16, 2018
Former lobbying commissioner Karen Shepherd, left, with Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger, and the first-ever lobbyist registrar Michael Nelson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s lobbying office turns 10, ex-Conservative MP running for mayor

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 16, 2018
  • “I believe I’ve not met the 20 per cent threshold to give me the credibility to talk about the history of the office.” That

Canada’s lobbying office turns 10, ex-Conservative MP running for mayor

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 16, 2018
  • “I believe I’ve not met the 20 per cent threshold to give me the credibility to talk about the history of the office.” That
Former lobbying commissioner Karen Shepherd, left, with Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger, and the first-ever lobbyist registrar Michael Nelson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

There’s a ‘good chance’ NDP Leader Singh will run in my riding, says departing B.C. MP Kennedy Stewart

  • Outgoing NDP MP Kennedy Stewart says there’s a “good chance” that NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will run in his riding, Burnaby South, B.C., if
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 12, 2018
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is in Kennedy Stewart's Burnaby South, B.C., riding today and tomorrow. Mr. Stewart is set to give up his seat before the Vancouver mayoral campaign begins in September. He said in May that he would run for mayor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

There’s a ‘good chance’ NDP Leader Singh will run in my riding, says departing B.C. MP Kennedy Stewart

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 12, 2018
  • Outgoing NDP MP Kennedy Stewart says there’s a “good chance” that NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will run in his riding, Burnaby South, B.C., if

There’s a ‘good chance’ NDP Leader Singh will run in my riding, says departing B.C. MP Kennedy Stewart

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 12, 2018
  • Outgoing NDP MP Kennedy Stewart says there’s a “good chance” that NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will run in his riding, Burnaby South, B.C., if
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is in Kennedy Stewart's Burnaby South, B.C., riding today and tomorrow. Mr. Stewart is set to give up his seat before the Vancouver mayoral campaign begins in September. He said in May that he would run for mayor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A dozen MPs won’t run again in 2019, starting ‘snowball effect’ with more to come, say insiders

  • NDP MPs David Christopherson, Hélène Laverdière, and Conservative MP Bev Shipley all announced in the last week they will not seek re-election in 2019,
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 11, 2018
A dozen MPs have so far said they're not running again in 2019. They are, from left, top row to bottom: Conservatives Bev Shipley, Dave Van Kesteren, Robert Sopuck, Jim Eglinksi, Brad Trost, and Kellie Leitch; New Democrats Thomas Mulcair, Hélène Laverdière, Romeo Saganash, Kennedy Stewart, and David Christopherson; and Liberal Nicola Di Iorio. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Andrew Meade, Shruti Shekar, file, and House of Commons and Twitter photos

A dozen MPs won’t run again in 2019, starting ‘snowball effect’ with more to come, say insiders

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 11, 2018
  • NDP MPs David Christopherson, Hélène Laverdière, and Conservative MP Bev Shipley all announced in the last week they will not seek re-election in 2019,

A dozen MPs won’t run again in 2019, starting ‘snowball effect’ with more to come, say insiders

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 11, 2018
  • NDP MPs David Christopherson, Hélène Laverdière, and Conservative MP Bev Shipley all announced in the last week they will not seek re-election in 2019,
A dozen MPs have so far said they're not running again in 2019. They are, from left, top row to bottom: Conservatives Bev Shipley, Dave Van Kesteren, Robert Sopuck, Jim Eglinksi, Brad Trost, and Kellie Leitch; New Democrats Thomas Mulcair, Hélène Laverdière, Romeo Saganash, Kennedy Stewart, and David Christopherson; and Liberal Nicola Di Iorio. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Andrew Meade, Shruti Shekar, file, and House of Commons and Twitter photos

Departing Slovak envoy foresees ‘smooth’ CETA ratification

  • Amid hurdles thrown up by Italy potentially not ratifying the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement, the departing Slovak ambassador says he is convinced of the
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 11, 2018
After four years in Ottawa, Ambassador Andrej Droba is leaving Canada for a new posting back in Slovakia at the end of July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Departing Slovak envoy foresees ‘smooth’ CETA ratification

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 11, 2018
  • Amid hurdles thrown up by Italy potentially not ratifying the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement, the departing Slovak ambassador says he is convinced of the

Departing Slovak envoy foresees ‘smooth’ CETA ratification

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 11, 2018
  • Amid hurdles thrown up by Italy potentially not ratifying the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement, the departing Slovak ambassador says he is convinced of the
After four years in Ottawa, Ambassador Andrej Droba is leaving Canada for a new posting back in Slovakia at the end of July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ex-MP Mike Wallace snags Japanese honour

  • Former Conservative MP Mike Wallace has ascended to the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese Embassy in Canada. It puts him among 140 foreign
FeatureBY EMILY HAWS, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 11, 2018
Former Conservative MP Mike Wallace has been named to the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese Embassy in Canada and couldn't wait to share the honour with his 101-year-old grandmother. Photograph courtesy of Facebook

Ex-MP Mike Wallace snags Japanese honour

FeatureBY EMILY HAWS, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 11, 2018
  • Former Conservative MP Mike Wallace has ascended to the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese Embassy in Canada. It puts him among 140 foreign

Ex-MP Mike Wallace snags Japanese honour

FeatureBY EMILY HAWS, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 11, 2018
  • Former Conservative MP Mike Wallace has ascended to the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese Embassy in Canada. It puts him among 140 foreign
Former Conservative MP Mike Wallace has been named to the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese Embassy in Canada and couldn't wait to share the honour with his 101-year-old grandmother. Photograph courtesy of Facebook

U.S. embassy draws about 1,000 party-goers to Fourth of July bash

  • Despite some threats of a boycott, U.S. ambassador Kelly Craft’s Fourth of July party drew in MPs, ministers, and journalists among the roughly 1,000 guests
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft raises a glass of bourbon at the 4th of July party last Wednesday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

U.S. embassy draws about 1,000 party-goers to Fourth of July bash

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
  • Despite some threats of a boycott, U.S. ambassador Kelly Craft’s Fourth of July party drew in MPs, ministers, and journalists among the roughly 1,000 guests

U.S. embassy draws about 1,000 party-goers to Fourth of July bash

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
  • Despite some threats of a boycott, U.S. ambassador Kelly Craft’s Fourth of July party drew in MPs, ministers, and journalists among the roughly 1,000 guests
U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft raises a glass of bourbon at the 4th of July party last Wednesday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Trans Mountain, capital flight and bank law put Finance Minister Bill Morneau atop the May lobbying list

  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau was the most lobbied cabinet minister in May, and lobbyists say his move up the list may have something to
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured May 29, 2018, in Ottawa, tops the list of most lobbied cabinet ministers in May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trans Mountain, capital flight and bank law put Finance Minister Bill Morneau atop the May lobbying list

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau was the most lobbied cabinet minister in May, and lobbyists say his move up the list may have something to

Trans Mountain, capital flight and bank law put Finance Minister Bill Morneau atop the May lobbying list

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau was the most lobbied cabinet minister in May, and lobbyists say his move up the list may have something to
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured May 29, 2018, in Ottawa, tops the list of most lobbied cabinet ministers in May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Leslie Church, chief of staff to Joly, gives birth on Canada Day, baby decked out in red and white

  • Congratulations are in order to Leslie Church, chief of staff to Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, who welcomed a baby girl to the world on Canada
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
Leslie Church, chief of staff to Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on Canada Day. The Civic Hospital dressed all the babies in red and white on Canada Day. Photograph courtesy of Twitter

Leslie Church, chief of staff to Joly, gives birth on Canada Day, baby decked out in red and white

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
  • Congratulations are in order to Leslie Church, chief of staff to Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, who welcomed a baby girl to the world on Canada

Leslie Church, chief of staff to Joly, gives birth on Canada Day, baby decked out in red and white

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
  • Congratulations are in order to Leslie Church, chief of staff to Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, who welcomed a baby girl to the world on Canada
Leslie Church, chief of staff to Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on Canada Day. The Civic Hospital dressed all the babies in red and white on Canada Day. Photograph courtesy of Twitter

‘It’s a bit of an inferno’: groping allegation against Trudeau has ‘damaged’ his personal brand, say political players

  • The groping allegation against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which is attracting international media attention, has damaged his brand as a self-described “feminist” and is
News | BY ABBAS RANA, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
The groping allegation, the flawed India trip, and the Trans Mountain Pipeline purchase have damaged the three pillars of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's brand, being culturally sensitive, being an environmentalist, and being a feminist, says political marketing strategist Clive Veroni. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s a bit of an inferno’: groping allegation against Trudeau has ‘damaged’ his personal brand, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
  • The groping allegation against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which is attracting international media attention, has damaged his brand as a self-described “feminist” and is

‘It’s a bit of an inferno’: groping allegation against Trudeau has ‘damaged’ his personal brand, say political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA, SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 9, 2018
  • The groping allegation against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which is attracting international media attention, has damaged his brand as a self-described “feminist” and is
The groping allegation, the flawed India trip, and the Trans Mountain Pipeline purchase have damaged the three pillars of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's brand, being culturally sensitive, being an environmentalist, and being a feminist, says political marketing strategist Clive Veroni. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada, Tunisia must build ties beyond aid, says visiting foreign minister

  • Tunisia’s foreign minister says it’s time for Canada and Tunisia to take their 61-year diplomatic relationship beyond just aid and into trade and economic
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 4, 2018
Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui says democratic reform in his country isn’t 'instant coffee,' and that the ongoing process requires a culture shift. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada, Tunisia must build ties beyond aid, says visiting foreign minister

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 4, 2018
  • Tunisia’s foreign minister says it’s time for Canada and Tunisia to take their 61-year diplomatic relationship beyond just aid and into trade and economic

Canada, Tunisia must build ties beyond aid, says visiting foreign minister

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 4, 2018
  • Tunisia’s foreign minister says it’s time for Canada and Tunisia to take their 61-year diplomatic relationship beyond just aid and into trade and economic
Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui says democratic reform in his country isn’t 'instant coffee,' and that the ongoing process requires a culture shift. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This just in: Peckford running to be mayor of North Grenville

  • For years, she’s been a force behind getting more women elected to public office. Now she’s throwing her own hat into the ring. Nancy
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 2, 2018
Nancy Peckford, executive director of Equal Voice, has been pushing women to run for office for years. Last week, she decided to throw her hat in the ring when she announced she will run to be mayor of North Grenville. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This just in: Peckford running to be mayor of North Grenville

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 2, 2018
  • For years, she’s been a force behind getting more women elected to public office. Now she’s throwing her own hat into the ring. Nancy

This just in: Peckford running to be mayor of North Grenville

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | July 2, 2018
  • For years, she’s been a force behind getting more women elected to public office. Now she’s throwing her own hat into the ring. Nancy
Nancy Peckford, executive director of Equal Voice, has been pushing women to run for office for years. Last week, she decided to throw her hat in the ring when she announced she will run to be mayor of North Grenville. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa Diplomatic Association looks to broker friendship with Parliamentarians

  • The Ottawa Diplomatic Association (ODA) is in talks with Parliamentarians to form a joint group for better access to MPs and Senators, according to
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 27, 2018
Members of the Ottawa Diplomatic Association and executive celebrate another year. From left: Mihailo Papazoglu, ambassador of Serbia, Sibongiseni Dlamini-Mntambo, high commissioner of South Africa, Clarissa Riehl, high commissioner of Guyana, Florence Chideya, ambassador of Zimbabwe, Naif Bin Bandir AlSudairy, ambassador of Saudi Arabia, Janice Miller, high commissioner of Jamaica, Toni Dimovski, ambassador of Macedonia, Tariq Azim Khan, high commissioner of Pakistan, and Sosthene Ngokila, ambassador of Gabon. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Ottawa Diplomatic Association looks to broker friendship with Parliamentarians

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 27, 2018
  • The Ottawa Diplomatic Association (ODA) is in talks with Parliamentarians to form a joint group for better access to MPs and Senators, according to

Ottawa Diplomatic Association looks to broker friendship with Parliamentarians

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 27, 2018
  • The Ottawa Diplomatic Association (ODA) is in talks with Parliamentarians to form a joint group for better access to MPs and Senators, according to
Members of the Ottawa Diplomatic Association and executive celebrate another year. From left: Mihailo Papazoglu, ambassador of Serbia, Sibongiseni Dlamini-Mntambo, high commissioner of South Africa, Clarissa Riehl, high commissioner of Guyana, Florence Chideya, ambassador of Zimbabwe, Naif Bin Bandir AlSudairy, ambassador of Saudi Arabia, Janice Miller, high commissioner of Jamaica, Toni Dimovski, ambassador of Macedonia, Tariq Azim Khan, high commissioner of Pakistan, and Sosthene Ngokila, ambassador of Gabon. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Ex-MPs join mayoral races in Vancouver, Burlington

  • A bunch of former Members of Parliament are turning their attention from EI and passports to garbage pick-up and zoning restrictions. That’s right, they’re
FeatureBY KRISTEN SHANE, SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 27, 2018
Former Conservative MPs Wai Young, left, and Mike Wallace, middle, are joining NDP MP Kennedy Stewart, right, on the mayoral campaign trail this summer in B.C. and Ontario. The Hill Times file photographs and photograph by Shruti Shekar

Ex-MPs join mayoral races in Vancouver, Burlington

FeatureBY KRISTEN SHANE, SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 27, 2018
  • A bunch of former Members of Parliament are turning their attention from EI and passports to garbage pick-up and zoning restrictions. That’s right, they’re

Ex-MPs join mayoral races in Vancouver, Burlington

FeatureBY KRISTEN SHANE, SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 27, 2018
  • A bunch of former Members of Parliament are turning their attention from EI and passports to garbage pick-up and zoning restrictions. That’s right, they’re
Former Conservative MPs Wai Young, left, and Mike Wallace, middle, are joining NDP MP Kennedy Stewart, right, on the mayoral campaign trail this summer in B.C. and Ontario. The Hill Times file photographs and photograph by Shruti Shekar

Last call: Parliamentary Restaurant reopens in September, closes at end of December for 10 years

  • If you were thinking the Centre Block was closing this month for 10 years and just had to get in that one last lunch
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 25, 2018
The parliamentary restaurant will still be open for a few months before Centre Block goes into construction mode in December. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Last call: Parliamentary Restaurant reopens in September, closes at end of December for 10 years

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 25, 2018
  • If you were thinking the Centre Block was closing this month for 10 years and just had to get in that one last lunch

Last call: Parliamentary Restaurant reopens in September, closes at end of December for 10 years

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 25, 2018
  • If you were thinking the Centre Block was closing this month for 10 years and just had to get in that one last lunch
The parliamentary restaurant will still be open for a few months before Centre Block goes into construction mode in December. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Luck is on the Hill as MPs celebrate Irish Day

  • Liberal MP James Maloney hosted the first Irish Day on the Hill on June 12 and it was a pretty huge hit. Mr. Maloney,
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 20, 2018
Liberal MP James Maloney turned Centre Block green on June 12, hosting the first ever Irish Day on the Hill. Photograph courtesy of James Maloney's office

Luck is on the Hill as MPs celebrate Irish Day

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 20, 2018
  • Liberal MP James Maloney hosted the first Irish Day on the Hill on June 12 and it was a pretty huge hit. Mr. Maloney,

Luck is on the Hill as MPs celebrate Irish Day

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 20, 2018
  • Liberal MP James Maloney hosted the first Irish Day on the Hill on June 12 and it was a pretty huge hit. Mr. Maloney,
Liberal MP James Maloney turned Centre Block green on June 12, hosting the first ever Irish Day on the Hill. Photograph courtesy of James Maloney's office

This just in: lobbying czar Bélanger tables her first annual lobbying report

  • Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger tabled her first annual lobbying report on June 7, making a bid for the government to provide more money for office
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 18, 2018
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger tabled her first annual lobbying report on June 7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This just in: lobbying czar Bélanger tables her first annual lobbying report

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 18, 2018
  • Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger tabled her first annual lobbying report on June 7, making a bid for the government to provide more money for office

This just in: lobbying czar Bélanger tables her first annual lobbying report

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 18, 2018
  • Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger tabled her first annual lobbying report on June 7, making a bid for the government to provide more money for office
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger tabled her first annual lobbying report on June 7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Despite security, corruption concerns, Canada, Moldova sign FIPA paving way for trade growth

  • Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Moldova’s Foreign Affairs Minister Tudor Ulianovschi signed a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) Tuesday, which Mr. Ulianovschi
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 13, 2018
Moldova’s Foreign Affairs Minister Tudor Ulianovschi says his country's efforts towards democratic and economic reform are bearing fruit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Despite security, corruption concerns, Canada, Moldova sign FIPA paving way for trade growth

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 13, 2018
  • Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Moldova’s Foreign Affairs Minister Tudor Ulianovschi signed a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) Tuesday, which Mr. Ulianovschi

Despite security, corruption concerns, Canada, Moldova sign FIPA paving way for trade growth

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 13, 2018
  • Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Moldova’s Foreign Affairs Minister Tudor Ulianovschi signed a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) Tuesday, which Mr. Ulianovschi
Moldova’s Foreign Affairs Minister Tudor Ulianovschi says his country's efforts towards democratic and economic reform are bearing fruit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP names investigator into MP Moore allegations

  • The NDP has named Ottawa-based mediator Deborah Jelly to investigate MP Christine Moore, who last month was accused of sexual misconduct by a former
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 13, 2018
The misconduct allegations levied against NDP MP Christine Moore will be investigated by Ottawa-based mediator Deborah Jelly, the party says. Screen shot courtesy of the CBC

NDP names investigator into MP Moore allegations

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 13, 2018
  • The NDP has named Ottawa-based mediator Deborah Jelly to investigate MP Christine Moore, who last month was accused of sexual misconduct by a former

NDP names investigator into MP Moore allegations

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 13, 2018
  • The NDP has named Ottawa-based mediator Deborah Jelly to investigate MP Christine Moore, who last month was accused of sexual misconduct by a former
The misconduct allegations levied against NDP MP Christine Moore will be investigated by Ottawa-based mediator Deborah Jelly, the party says. Screen shot courtesy of the CBC
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Congratulations: Jagmeet Singh, Post Malone meet up and it looks lit

  • NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is a Post Malone fan. Mr. Singh recently posted a photo on Instagram of himself alongside up-and-coming rapper Post Malone, saying
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 18, 2017
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh hung out with rapper Austin Richard Post, better known as Post Malone during the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Dec. 9 in Toronto. Photograph courtesy of Jagmeet Singh's Instagram

Congratulations: Jagmeet Singh, Post Malone meet up and it looks lit

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 18, 2017
  • NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is a Post Malone fan. Mr. Singh recently posted a photo on Instagram of himself alongside up-and-coming rapper Post Malone, saying

Congratulations: Jagmeet Singh, Post Malone meet up and it looks lit

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 18, 2017
  • NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is a Post Malone fan. Mr. Singh recently posted a photo on Instagram of himself alongside up-and-coming rapper Post Malone, saying
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh hung out with rapper Austin Richard Post, better known as Post Malone during the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Dec. 9 in Toronto. Photograph courtesy of Jagmeet Singh's Instagram

Beverley McLachlin celebrates her retirement from the Supreme Court with a star-packed gala

  • Beverley McLachlin celebrated her retirement as chief justice of the Supreme Court in style on Dec. 14 with a gala at the Shaw Centre ballroom
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 18, 2017
Robert Calvert, partner in the litigation, arbitration, and investigations department at DLA Piper, left; outgoing Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, Mr. Calvert’s daughter Aubin Calvert, and Ms. McLachlin’s husband Frank McArdle. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Beverley McLachlin celebrates her retirement from the Supreme Court with a star-packed gala

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 18, 2017
  • Beverley McLachlin celebrated her retirement as chief justice of the Supreme Court in style on Dec. 14 with a gala at the Shaw Centre ballroom

Beverley McLachlin celebrates her retirement from the Supreme Court with a star-packed gala

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 18, 2017
  • Beverley McLachlin celebrated her retirement as chief justice of the Supreme Court in style on Dec. 14 with a gala at the Shaw Centre ballroom
Robert Calvert, partner in the litigation, arbitration, and investigations department at DLA Piper, left; outgoing Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, Mr. Calvert’s daughter Aubin Calvert, and Ms. McLachlin’s husband Frank McArdle. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

The Weekend Q&A: What is your favourite holiday tradition?

  • PARLIAMENT HILL— Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the House rising for the holidays is so delightful, and since everyone is back home,
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 15, 2017
For the holidays, Conservative MP Mark Warawa, left, helps deliver presents secretly to his neighbours, while Liberal MP Bill Blair takes his kids to the Santa Clause street in his Scarborough, Ont.-riding, and NDP MP Murray Rankin enjoys a traditional meal with his family. The Hill Times photographs by Shruti Shekar

The Weekend Q&A: What is your favourite holiday tradition?

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 15, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL— Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the House rising for the holidays is so delightful, and since everyone is back home,

The Weekend Q&A: What is your favourite holiday tradition?

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 15, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL— Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the House rising for the holidays is so delightful, and since everyone is back home,
For the holidays, Conservative MP Mark Warawa, left, helps deliver presents secretly to his neighbours, while Liberal MP Bill Blair takes his kids to the Santa Clause street in his Scarborough, Ont.-riding, and NDP MP Murray Rankin enjoys a traditional meal with his family. The Hill Times photographs by Shruti Shekar

MPs, Senators expect better communication from new lobbying watchdog

  • Some MPs and Senators say they’re hoping to see the expected new lobbying watchdog, Nancy Bélanger, build a stronger relationship with them as she
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 13, 2017
Nancy Bélanger took questions from MPs on the House Ethics Committee on Dec. 6, as pictured, about her nomination to be the new federal lobbying watchdog, and appeared before the Senate on Dec. 8. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs, Senators expect better communication from new lobbying watchdog

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 13, 2017
  • Some MPs and Senators say they’re hoping to see the expected new lobbying watchdog, Nancy Bélanger, build a stronger relationship with them as she

MPs, Senators expect better communication from new lobbying watchdog

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 13, 2017
  • Some MPs and Senators say they’re hoping to see the expected new lobbying watchdog, Nancy Bélanger, build a stronger relationship with them as she
Nancy Bélanger took questions from MPs on the House Ethics Committee on Dec. 6, as pictured, about her nomination to be the new federal lobbying watchdog, and appeared before the Senate on Dec. 8. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade

Look out, leukemia! Lego LeBlanc comes with well of good wishes for fisheries minister

  • It wasn’t under the best circumstance that Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc was transformed into a Lego figure, as it happened shortly after he announced
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 13, 2017
Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc was transformed into a Lego figure after he announced he was diagnosed with leukemia. Photograph courtesy of PoliLego's Twitter

Look out, leukemia! Lego LeBlanc comes with well of good wishes for fisheries minister

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 13, 2017
  • It wasn’t under the best circumstance that Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc was transformed into a Lego figure, as it happened shortly after he announced

Look out, leukemia! Lego LeBlanc comes with well of good wishes for fisheries minister

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 13, 2017
  • It wasn’t under the best circumstance that Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc was transformed into a Lego figure, as it happened shortly after he announced
Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc was transformed into a Lego figure after he announced he was diagnosed with leukemia. Photograph courtesy of PoliLego's Twitter

Envoys party the night away at diplomatic ball, U.A.E. ambassador bids farewell at national day celebration

  • Diplomats, bureaucrats, MPs, and other guests dressed to the nines, sipped on drinks, and enjoyed an elegant evening celebrating the holidays at the diplomatic
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 13, 2017
Mohammed Saif Helal Al Shehhi, the ambassador of the U.A.E., centre, hosted his final national day in Ottawa on Dec. 4, which was attended by Liberal MPs Celina Caesar-Chavannes, left, and Anju Dhillon. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Envoys party the night away at diplomatic ball, U.A.E. ambassador bids farewell at national day celebration

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 13, 2017
  • Diplomats, bureaucrats, MPs, and other guests dressed to the nines, sipped on drinks, and enjoyed an elegant evening celebrating the holidays at the diplomatic

Envoys party the night away at diplomatic ball, U.A.E. ambassador bids farewell at national day celebration

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 13, 2017
  • Diplomats, bureaucrats, MPs, and other guests dressed to the nines, sipped on drinks, and enjoyed an elegant evening celebrating the holidays at the diplomatic
Mohammed Saif Helal Al Shehhi, the ambassador of the U.A.E., centre, hosted his final national day in Ottawa on Dec. 4, which was attended by Liberal MPs Celina Caesar-Chavannes, left, and Anju Dhillon. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

CWTA hosts annual Christmas party to celebrate the holidays at Riviera

  • The abnormally warm and rainy weather in Ottawa last week didn’t stop those on the Hill from stepping out Tuesday night for a chance
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 11, 2017
CAA’s Jason Kerr, left, with ESAC’s Tanya Woods, Summa Strategies’ Alik Angaladian, Liberal Senator Dennis Dawson, and CWTA’s Eric Smith. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

CWTA hosts annual Christmas party to celebrate the holidays at Riviera

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 11, 2017
  • The abnormally warm and rainy weather in Ottawa last week didn’t stop those on the Hill from stepping out Tuesday night for a chance

CWTA hosts annual Christmas party to celebrate the holidays at Riviera

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 11, 2017
  • The abnormally warm and rainy weather in Ottawa last week didn’t stop those on the Hill from stepping out Tuesday night for a chance
CAA’s Jason Kerr, left, with ESAC’s Tanya Woods, Summa Strategies’ Alik Angaladian, Liberal Senator Dennis Dawson, and CWTA’s Eric Smith. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Sgro and Sgro, possibility of first mother-daughter duo in the same riding

  • This just in: Deanna Sgro will be running in the Ontario provincial race for the riding of Humber River-Black Creek, Ont., which happens to be the
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 11, 2017
If Deanna Sgro wins the Ontario provincial election, she will represent the riding of Humber River-Black Creek, Ont., which her mother Judy Sgro represents federally. According to Deanna, it would make for the first mother-daughter duo in a riding in Canadian political history. The Hill Times file photograph and Deanna Sgro's Twitter

Sgro and Sgro, possibility of first mother-daughter duo in the same riding

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 11, 2017
  • This just in: Deanna Sgro will be running in the Ontario provincial race for the riding of Humber River-Black Creek, Ont., which happens to be the

Sgro and Sgro, possibility of first mother-daughter duo in the same riding

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 11, 2017
  • This just in: Deanna Sgro will be running in the Ontario provincial race for the riding of Humber River-Black Creek, Ont., which happens to be the
If Deanna Sgro wins the Ontario provincial election, she will represent the riding of Humber River-Black Creek, Ont., which her mother Judy Sgro represents federally. According to Deanna, it would make for the first mother-daughter duo in a riding in Canadian political history. The Hill Times file photograph and Deanna Sgro's Twitter

The Weekend Q&A: What are you reading these days?

  • PARLIAMENT HILL- For many, the holiday season evokes memories of glowing fireplaces, hot cups of cocoa, delicate snowfalls, and of course, getting cozy with
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 8, 2017
Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi, Conservative MP Ben Lobb, and Liberal MP Ken McDonald updated us on what they have been reading these days. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

The Weekend Q&A: What are you reading these days?

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 8, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL- For many, the holiday season evokes memories of glowing fireplaces, hot cups of cocoa, delicate snowfalls, and of course, getting cozy with

The Weekend Q&A: What are you reading these days?

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 8, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL- For many, the holiday season evokes memories of glowing fireplaces, hot cups of cocoa, delicate snowfalls, and of course, getting cozy with
Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi, Conservative MP Ben Lobb, and Liberal MP Ken McDonald updated us on what they have been reading these days. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

New lobbying watchdog could help bridge gap between her office and ethics commissioner’s, lobbyists say

  • Some Ottawa lobbyists have long advocated for the government to merge the lobbying and ethics commissioners’ offices to avoid confusion and improve coordination. While
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 6, 2017
The Liberal government last week nominated Nancy Bélanger as the next lobbying commissioner. She is pictured at an Ethics Committee meeting this fall, where she appeared in her current job as the deputy commissioner of legal services and public affairs in the information commissioner's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New lobbying watchdog could help bridge gap between her office and ethics commissioner’s, lobbyists say

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 6, 2017
  • Some Ottawa lobbyists have long advocated for the government to merge the lobbying and ethics commissioners’ offices to avoid confusion and improve coordination. While

New lobbying watchdog could help bridge gap between her office and ethics commissioner’s, lobbyists say

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 6, 2017
  • Some Ottawa lobbyists have long advocated for the government to merge the lobbying and ethics commissioners’ offices to avoid confusion and improve coordination. While
The Liberal government last week nominated Nancy Bélanger as the next lobbying commissioner. She is pictured at an Ethics Committee meeting this fall, where she appeared in her current job as the deputy commissioner of legal services and public affairs in the information commissioner's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Despite APEC kerfuffle, Japan looking to make progress on new TPP deal, says new ambassador

  • Japan’s new ambassador to Canada says his country is “determined” to advance the so-called Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership, despite trade “sensitivities.” Although a
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 6, 2017
Kimihiro Ishikane presented his credentials on Nov. 20 as the new Japanese ambassador to Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Despite APEC kerfuffle, Japan looking to make progress on new TPP deal, says new ambassador

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 6, 2017
  • Japan’s new ambassador to Canada says his country is “determined” to advance the so-called Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership, despite trade “sensitivities.” Although a

Despite APEC kerfuffle, Japan looking to make progress on new TPP deal, says new ambassador

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 6, 2017
  • Japan’s new ambassador to Canada says his country is “determined” to advance the so-called Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership, despite trade “sensitivities.” Although a
Kimihiro Ishikane presented his credentials on Nov. 20 as the new Japanese ambassador to Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Baby number 3 on the ballot for MP John Nater

  • There are going to be more babies in the House! Looks like Conservative MP John Nater and his wife Justine are expecting their third
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 6, 2017
Conservative MP John Nater and his wife are expecting their third child. He announced the news on his Twitter account on Dec. 3. Photograph courtesy of John Nater's Twitter

Baby number 3 on the ballot for MP John Nater

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 6, 2017
  • There are going to be more babies in the House! Looks like Conservative MP John Nater and his wife Justine are expecting their third

Baby number 3 on the ballot for MP John Nater

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 6, 2017
  • There are going to be more babies in the House! Looks like Conservative MP John Nater and his wife Justine are expecting their third
Conservative MP John Nater and his wife are expecting their third child. He announced the news on his Twitter account on Dec. 3. Photograph courtesy of John Nater's Twitter

Hollywood’s Alexander Skarsgård is going to grow out his hair to transform into Trudeau

  • True Blood’s Alexander Skarsgård is going to portray a Justin Trudeau-inspired Canadian prime minister in a new movie called Flarsky, a Nov. 29 Hollywood Reporter article
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 4, 2017
Hollywood actor Alexander Skarsgård, right, is going to be playing a character inspired by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a new comedy called Flarsky to be released in February 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of Wikicommons

Hollywood’s Alexander Skarsgård is going to grow out his hair to transform into Trudeau

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 4, 2017
  • True Blood’s Alexander Skarsgård is going to portray a Justin Trudeau-inspired Canadian prime minister in a new movie called Flarsky, a Nov. 29 Hollywood Reporter article

Hollywood’s Alexander Skarsgård is going to grow out his hair to transform into Trudeau

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 4, 2017
  • True Blood’s Alexander Skarsgård is going to portray a Justin Trudeau-inspired Canadian prime minister in a new movie called Flarsky, a Nov. 29 Hollywood Reporter article
Hollywood actor Alexander Skarsgård, right, is going to be playing a character inspired by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a new comedy called Flarsky to be released in February 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of Wikicommons

A great event to mark World AIDS Day and Canada’s historic LGBTQ2 apology

  • It was a night of emotional speeches, lots of laughs, and of people feeling proud of Canada. Down in Ottawa’s ByWard Market at the
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 4, 2017
Michel Sidibé, executive director of UNAIDS and an under-secretary general of the United Nations, pictured delivering a speech at the Nov. 29 event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A great event to mark World AIDS Day and Canada’s historic LGBTQ2 apology

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 4, 2017
  • It was a night of emotional speeches, lots of laughs, and of people feeling proud of Canada. Down in Ottawa’s ByWard Market at the

A great event to mark World AIDS Day and Canada’s historic LGBTQ2 apology

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 4, 2017
  • It was a night of emotional speeches, lots of laughs, and of people feeling proud of Canada. Down in Ottawa’s ByWard Market at the
Michel Sidibé, executive director of UNAIDS and an under-secretary general of the United Nations, pictured delivering a speech at the Nov. 29 event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Morneau could have been avoiding the media, ends up bumping into entire journalism class

  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau may be trying to avoid any unnecessary limelight after all the bad press surrounding his ethical issues. But Allan Thompson, journalism
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 29, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau bumped into a bunch of journalism students on his way into the House of Commons on Nov. 27. Photograph courtesy of Allan Thompson

Morneau could have been avoiding the media, ends up bumping into entire journalism class

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 29, 2017
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau may be trying to avoid any unnecessary limelight after all the bad press surrounding his ethical issues. But Allan Thompson, journalism

Morneau could have been avoiding the media, ends up bumping into entire journalism class

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 29, 2017
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau may be trying to avoid any unnecessary limelight after all the bad press surrounding his ethical issues. But Allan Thompson, journalism
Finance Minister Bill Morneau bumped into a bunch of journalism students on his way into the House of Commons on Nov. 27. Photograph courtesy of Allan Thompson

Zimbabwe envoy calls for Canada to remove new president from sanctions list

  • The ambassador of Zimbabwe thinks it’s “overdue” for Canada to remove the new president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, from its sanctions list. “This is overdue, and
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 29, 2017
Zimbabwean Ambassador Florence Zano Chideya, left, pictured with former U.S. ambassador David Jacobson in 2013, is the longest-serving head of foreign diplomatic mission resident in Canada. Her posting began in 2005. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Zimbabwe envoy calls for Canada to remove new president from sanctions list

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 29, 2017
  • The ambassador of Zimbabwe thinks it’s “overdue” for Canada to remove the new president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, from its sanctions list. “This is overdue, and

Zimbabwe envoy calls for Canada to remove new president from sanctions list

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 29, 2017
  • The ambassador of Zimbabwe thinks it’s “overdue” for Canada to remove the new president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, from its sanctions list. “This is overdue, and
Zimbabwean Ambassador Florence Zano Chideya, left, pictured with former U.S. ambassador David Jacobson in 2013, is the longest-serving head of foreign diplomatic mission resident in Canada. Her posting began in 2005. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Thompson leaves Ottawa for the Rockies, throws a splendid going-away shindig

  • Guests clinked wine glasses, munched on mini crackers with cheese, and all the attention was on Ottawa’s affable Rosemary Thompson, the guest of honour at
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 27, 2017
Alex Paterson, left, with Jasmine Boulet, Rosemary's daughter; Rosemary Thompson, and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Thompson leaves Ottawa for the Rockies, throws a splendid going-away shindig

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 27, 2017
  • Guests clinked wine glasses, munched on mini crackers with cheese, and all the attention was on Ottawa’s affable Rosemary Thompson, the guest of honour at

Thompson leaves Ottawa for the Rockies, throws a splendid going-away shindig

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 27, 2017
  • Guests clinked wine glasses, munched on mini crackers with cheese, and all the attention was on Ottawa’s affable Rosemary Thompson, the guest of honour at
Alex Paterson, left, with Jasmine Boulet, Rosemary's daughter; Rosemary Thompson, and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hello, CRA? It’s Alexandre Boulerice here, NDP MP ups his QP style to attack Liberals

  • It’s not called “the early show” for nothing and NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice threw in a touch of dramatic flare on Nov. 21 in the daily Question
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 27, 2017
NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice used hand gestures during Question Period to aide his criticism of the governing Liberals. Screenshot of CPAC

Hello, CRA? It’s Alexandre Boulerice here, NDP MP ups his QP style to attack Liberals

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 27, 2017
  • It’s not called “the early show” for nothing and NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice threw in a touch of dramatic flare on Nov. 21 in the daily Question

Hello, CRA? It’s Alexandre Boulerice here, NDP MP ups his QP style to attack Liberals

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 27, 2017
  • It’s not called “the early show” for nothing and NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice threw in a touch of dramatic flare on Nov. 21 in the daily Question
NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice used hand gestures during Question Period to aide his criticism of the governing Liberals. Screenshot of CPAC

The Weekend Q&A: who are you rooting for in the Grey Cup?

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The House was more boisterous than normal in the days leading up to the Canadian Football League’s Grey Cup championship game, which will
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 24, 2017
NDP MP Jenny Kwan is without a team to root for this weekend, as her province's crew, the B.C. Lions, is out of the running. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

The Weekend Q&A: who are you rooting for in the Grey Cup?

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 24, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The House was more boisterous than normal in the days leading up to the Canadian Football League’s Grey Cup championship game, which will

The Weekend Q&A: who are you rooting for in the Grey Cup?

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 24, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The House was more boisterous than normal in the days leading up to the Canadian Football League’s Grey Cup championship game, which will
NDP MP Jenny Kwan is without a team to root for this weekend, as her province's crew, the B.C. Lions, is out of the running. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

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