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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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Ukrainian brewery offering a cold taste of ‘Trudeau’

  • If you’re vacationing in Europe and you’re a fan of IPA beers that have caramel notes and a flowery, hoppy flavour, then you might
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 22, 2017
Ukrainian brewery Pravda has just released a new beer called 'Trudeau,' which it says pairs best with cheese and white meat. Photograph courtesy of Pravda Brewery's website

Ukrainian brewery offering a cold taste of ‘Trudeau’

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 22, 2017
  • If you’re vacationing in Europe and you’re a fan of IPA beers that have caramel notes and a flowery, hoppy flavour, then you might

Ukrainian brewery offering a cold taste of ‘Trudeau’

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 22, 2017
  • If you’re vacationing in Europe and you’re a fan of IPA beers that have caramel notes and a flowery, hoppy flavour, then you might
Ukrainian brewery Pravda has just released a new beer called 'Trudeau,' which it says pairs best with cheese and white meat. Photograph courtesy of Pravda Brewery's website

The Weekend Q&A: if you had $60M for a weekend, what would you do with it?

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—After months of sifting through 13.4 million documents, The Toronto Star, CBC, and Radio-Canada released a series of stories starting on Nov. 5 on the
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 18, 2017
When asked what he'd do with millions of dollars, Conservative MP Tony Clement gave a big laugh and said: 'I’d give a lot of it to charity to help our middle class who are not being helped by the Liberal government.' The Hill Times file photograph

The Weekend Q&A: if you had $60M for a weekend, what would you do with it?

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 18, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—After months of sifting through 13.4 million documents, The Toronto Star, CBC, and Radio-Canada released a series of stories starting on Nov. 5 on the

The Weekend Q&A: if you had $60M for a weekend, what would you do with it?

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 18, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—After months of sifting through 13.4 million documents, The Toronto Star, CBC, and Radio-Canada released a series of stories starting on Nov. 5 on the
When asked what he'd do with millions of dollars, Conservative MP Tony Clement gave a big laugh and said: 'I’d give a lot of it to charity to help our middle class who are not being helped by the Liberal government.' The Hill Times file photograph

The secret to Marilyn Gladu’s bang-on delivery in the House? She used to be a comic

  • Many Parliamentarians use their previous experience as lawyers or political science grads to help them navigate federal politics. Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu can draw upon
FeatureBY KRISTEN SHANE, SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 15, 2017
MP Marilyn Gladu participates in a funny debate at the annual Travers Debates in Ottawa on Oct. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The secret to Marilyn Gladu’s bang-on delivery in the House? She used to be a comic

FeatureBY KRISTEN SHANE, SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 15, 2017
  • Many Parliamentarians use their previous experience as lawyers or political science grads to help them navigate federal politics. Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu can draw upon

The secret to Marilyn Gladu’s bang-on delivery in the House? She used to be a comic

FeatureBY KRISTEN SHANE, SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 15, 2017
  • Many Parliamentarians use their previous experience as lawyers or political science grads to help them navigate federal politics. Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu can draw upon
MP Marilyn Gladu participates in a funny debate at the annual Travers Debates in Ottawa on Oct. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

And the award goes to…Maclean’s hosts its Parliamentarian of the Year awards shindig

  • It was a chilly Nov. 7 evening and there were nine parties for politicos to choose from. So the plan for the night was
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 13, 2017
Conservative MP Garnett Genuis won the Parliamentarian of the Year award from Maclean's. He's pictured here on the left with Conservative MP Steven Blaney. Photograph courtesy of Steven Blaney's Twitter

And the award goes to…Maclean’s hosts its Parliamentarian of the Year awards shindig

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 13, 2017
  • It was a chilly Nov. 7 evening and there were nine parties for politicos to choose from. So the plan for the night was

And the award goes to…Maclean’s hosts its Parliamentarian of the Year awards shindig

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 13, 2017
  • It was a chilly Nov. 7 evening and there were nine parties for politicos to choose from. So the plan for the night was
Conservative MP Garnett Genuis won the Parliamentarian of the Year award from Maclean's. He's pictured here on the left with Conservative MP Steven Blaney. Photograph courtesy of Steven Blaney's Twitter

That’s a real knee-slapper: 22 Minutes spoofs The Hill Times for mistaking Bains for…Bains

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Comedy is funny because it’s usually true, but when it’s wrong it’s not that funny. In a recent CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes sketch,
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 13, 2017
This Hour has 22 Minutes spoofs The Hill Times for mistaking Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains for NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, but The Hill Times didn't make a mistake. The cutline identified Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Mr. Bains and Conservative leader Andrew Scheer. The photo compilation confused readers. Screenshot of This Hour has 22 Minutes

That’s a real knee-slapper: 22 Minutes spoofs The Hill Times for mistaking Bains for…Bains

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 13, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Comedy is funny because it’s usually true, but when it’s wrong it’s not that funny. In a recent CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes sketch,

That’s a real knee-slapper: 22 Minutes spoofs The Hill Times for mistaking Bains for…Bains

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 13, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Comedy is funny because it’s usually true, but when it’s wrong it’s not that funny. In a recent CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes sketch,
This Hour has 22 Minutes spoofs The Hill Times for mistaking Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains for NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, but The Hill Times didn't make a mistake. The cutline identified Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Mr. Bains and Conservative leader Andrew Scheer. The photo compilation confused readers. Screenshot of This Hour has 22 Minutes

Sexual harassment bill takes on systemic power problem, but won’t touch MP-to-MP behaviour

  • At a time when sexual harassment has hit the Hill hard, Employment, Workforce, and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu introduced Bill C-65 on Nov. 7,
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 13, 2017
Employment Minister Patty Hajdu introduced Bill C-65 in order to address sexual harassment in all federal workplaces. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Sexual harassment bill takes on systemic power problem, but won’t touch MP-to-MP behaviour

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 13, 2017
  • At a time when sexual harassment has hit the Hill hard, Employment, Workforce, and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu introduced Bill C-65 on Nov. 7,

Sexual harassment bill takes on systemic power problem, but won’t touch MP-to-MP behaviour

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 13, 2017
  • At a time when sexual harassment has hit the Hill hard, Employment, Workforce, and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu introduced Bill C-65 on Nov. 7,
Employment Minister Patty Hajdu introduced Bill C-65 in order to address sexual harassment in all federal workplaces. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Weekend Q&A: what does Remembrance Day mean to you?

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Remembrance Day is a day to remember all the men and women who served and fought for Canada, and a day to take
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 10, 2017
Conservative MP Erin O'Toole served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 12 years, and now says he visits classrooms to teach kids about veterans. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

The Weekend Q&A: what does Remembrance Day mean to you?

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 10, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Remembrance Day is a day to remember all the men and women who served and fought for Canada, and a day to take

The Weekend Q&A: what does Remembrance Day mean to you?

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 10, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Remembrance Day is a day to remember all the men and women who served and fought for Canada, and a day to take
Conservative MP Erin O'Toole served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 12 years, and now says he visits classrooms to teach kids about veterans. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Japanese envoy and ‘sake samurai’ talks ties, TPP as his posting ends

  • There’s no way you’d say Japanese Ambassador Kenjiro Monji is anything but well rounded. He’s a ‘sake samurai,’ a tie collector, delights in showing off his unique
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 8, 2017
Former Japanese ambassador Kenjiro Monji is a jack of all trades. The 'sake samurai' and neck-tie collector spent two years in Canada, touching on files ranging from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal to cultural diplomacy. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Japanese envoy and ‘sake samurai’ talks ties, TPP as his posting ends

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 8, 2017
  • There’s no way you’d say Japanese Ambassador Kenjiro Monji is anything but well rounded. He’s a ‘sake samurai,’ a tie collector, delights in showing off his unique

Japanese envoy and ‘sake samurai’ talks ties, TPP as his posting ends

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 8, 2017
  • There’s no way you’d say Japanese Ambassador Kenjiro Monji is anything but well rounded. He’s a ‘sake samurai,’ a tie collector, delights in showing off his unique
Former Japanese ambassador Kenjiro Monji is a jack of all trades. The 'sake samurai' and neck-tie collector spent two years in Canada, touching on files ranging from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal to cultural diplomacy. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

The House celebrates 150 years since the first meeting of Parliament

  • MPs celebrated the 150th anniversary of the first meeting of the Parliament of Canada on Nov. 6. Several former prime ministers and speakers of
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 8, 2017
Former prime ministers, clockwise from top left, Joe Clark, Paul Martin, John Turner, and Brian Mulroney were among the politicos to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first meeting of the first Parliament of Canada on Nov. 6 in Centre Block. Reuters/pool photograph by Chris Wattie

The House celebrates 150 years since the first meeting of Parliament

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 8, 2017
  • MPs celebrated the 150th anniversary of the first meeting of the Parliament of Canada on Nov. 6. Several former prime ministers and speakers of

The House celebrates 150 years since the first meeting of Parliament

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 8, 2017
  • MPs celebrated the 150th anniversary of the first meeting of the Parliament of Canada on Nov. 6. Several former prime ministers and speakers of
Former prime ministers, clockwise from top left, Joe Clark, Paul Martin, John Turner, and Brian Mulroney were among the politicos to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first meeting of the first Parliament of Canada on Nov. 6 in Centre Block. Reuters/pool photograph by Chris Wattie

Libs’ ‘strategy right now is to weather the storm’ over Morneau mess

  • Crafting a cabinet shuffle is “a complex art in the world of politics” and insiders say the persistent negative media coverage like the sort
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 6, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Libs’ ‘strategy right now is to weather the storm’ over Morneau mess

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 6, 2017
  • Crafting a cabinet shuffle is “a complex art in the world of politics” and insiders say the persistent negative media coverage like the sort

Libs’ ‘strategy right now is to weather the storm’ over Morneau mess

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 6, 2017
  • Crafting a cabinet shuffle is “a complex art in the world of politics” and insiders say the persistent negative media coverage like the sort
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This just in: Joly’s partner was a former violin maker, share passion for music and the arts

  • Every so often Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly and her partner Félix Marzell will go to musical events to feed their passion for the arts.
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 6, 2017
Mélanie Joly's partner used to be a violin maker and it's one of the reasons he loves music. The two go to concerts and recently went to see a performance including the world's only fully-functioning octobass in Montreal. The Hill Times file photograph

This just in: Joly’s partner was a former violin maker, share passion for music and the arts

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 6, 2017
  • Every so often Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly and her partner Félix Marzell will go to musical events to feed their passion for the arts.

This just in: Joly’s partner was a former violin maker, share passion for music and the arts

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 6, 2017
  • Every so often Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly and her partner Félix Marzell will go to musical events to feed their passion for the arts.
Mélanie Joly's partner used to be a violin maker and it's one of the reasons he loves music. The two go to concerts and recently went to see a performance including the world's only fully-functioning octobass in Montreal. The Hill Times file photograph

The Weekend Q&A: daylight saving time is ending, what are you doing with your extra hour?

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—It’s been a quiet Friday on the Hill today, as many MPs were winding down to get back to their ridings for the
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 3, 2017
'Our compensation for the cold weather is to get one hour of extra sleep, so I’ll take it!' says Liberal MP Omar Alghabra, about the end of daylight saving time this weekend. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

The Weekend Q&A: daylight saving time is ending, what are you doing with your extra hour?

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 3, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—It’s been a quiet Friday on the Hill today, as many MPs were winding down to get back to their ridings for the

The Weekend Q&A: daylight saving time is ending, what are you doing with your extra hour?

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 3, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—It’s been a quiet Friday on the Hill today, as many MPs were winding down to get back to their ridings for the
'Our compensation for the cold weather is to get one hour of extra sleep, so I’ll take it!' says Liberal MP Omar Alghabra, about the end of daylight saving time this weekend. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Female ambassadors say mentoring key to seeing more top women diplomats

  • The U.K. high commissioner to Canada said she intends to break new ground in foreign policy by consciously choosing to not take a job
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 1, 2017
Carleton University hosted its women in diplomacy panel discussing feminist foreign policy on Oct. 25 at the French Embassy where panelists included, from left, Fiona Robinson, professor of political science at Carleton University, German Ambassador Sabine Sparwasser, U.K. High Commissioner Susan le Jeune d’Allegeershecque, and French Ambassador Kareen Rispal. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Female ambassadors say mentoring key to seeing more top women diplomats

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 1, 2017
  • The U.K. high commissioner to Canada said she intends to break new ground in foreign policy by consciously choosing to not take a job

Female ambassadors say mentoring key to seeing more top women diplomats

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 1, 2017
  • The U.K. high commissioner to Canada said she intends to break new ground in foreign policy by consciously choosing to not take a job
Carleton University hosted its women in diplomacy panel discussing feminist foreign policy on Oct. 25 at the French Embassy where panelists included, from left, Fiona Robinson, professor of political science at Carleton University, German Ambassador Sabine Sparwasser, U.K. High Commissioner Susan le Jeune d’Allegeershecque, and French Ambassador Kareen Rispal. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

It’s a tiny Speaker…It’s a bloody man…It’s Superman!

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s hair was a little slicker than usual on Tuesday, as he got into the Halloween spirit. Rogers Communications’ Hill reporter
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 1, 2017
Liberal MP David Graham brought his daughter, Ozara Graham, left, into work on Halloween dressed as the Speaker of the House, right. Photograph courtesy of the House Speaker's Twitter

It’s a tiny Speaker…It’s a bloody man…It’s Superman!

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 1, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s hair was a little slicker than usual on Tuesday, as he got into the Halloween spirit. Rogers Communications’ Hill reporter

It’s a tiny Speaker…It’s a bloody man…It’s Superman!

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | November 1, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s hair was a little slicker than usual on Tuesday, as he got into the Halloween spirit. Rogers Communications’ Hill reporter
Liberal MP David Graham brought his daughter, Ozara Graham, left, into work on Halloween dressed as the Speaker of the House, right. Photograph courtesy of the House Speaker's Twitter

Canada’s ‘social agenda’ derailing NAFTA, says ex-Pence chief of staff

  • The former chief of staff to U.S. vice-president Mike Pence says Canada’s demands to include language on gender, Indigenous people, and climate change in
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
Bill Smith, president of Sextons Creek, has more than 20 years of experience in the U.S. Congress. He says Canada should be concerned about the direction of the NAFTA and that U.S. President Donald Trump has the power to pull out of it. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Canada’s ‘social agenda’ derailing NAFTA, says ex-Pence chief of staff

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
  • The former chief of staff to U.S. vice-president Mike Pence says Canada’s demands to include language on gender, Indigenous people, and climate change in

Canada’s ‘social agenda’ derailing NAFTA, says ex-Pence chief of staff

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
  • The former chief of staff to U.S. vice-president Mike Pence says Canada’s demands to include language on gender, Indigenous people, and climate change in
Bill Smith, president of Sextons Creek, has more than 20 years of experience in the U.S. Congress. He says Canada should be concerned about the direction of the NAFTA and that U.S. President Donald Trump has the power to pull out of it. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Universities Canada hosts homecoming party that doubles as Finance Canada after-party

  • On Oct. 24, Universities Canada hosted its second annual homecoming evening reception in Ottawa, and it was a packed shindig. About 150 people mingled
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan, left, with Canadian Foundation for Innovation President Rosanne O'Reilly Runte and Senator Patricia Bovey at the Universities Canada Homecoming party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Universities Canada hosts homecoming party that doubles as Finance Canada after-party

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
  • On Oct. 24, Universities Canada hosted its second annual homecoming evening reception in Ottawa, and it was a packed shindig. About 150 people mingled

Universities Canada hosts homecoming party that doubles as Finance Canada after-party

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
  • On Oct. 24, Universities Canada hosted its second annual homecoming evening reception in Ottawa, and it was a packed shindig. About 150 people mingled
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan, left, with Canadian Foundation for Innovation President Rosanne O'Reilly Runte and Senator Patricia Bovey at the Universities Canada Homecoming party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Can political rivals find common ground after going on a date?

  • There’s a new TV show that could have Hill-goers binge-watching once it starts next month. Political Blind Dates premieres on Nov. 7 at 9
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
That's a good Doug: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and Toronto mayoral hopeful Doug Ford will be featured on the show Political Blind Dates to talk about the transit system. Screenshot of Political Blind Dates promo on TVO

Can political rivals find common ground after going on a date?

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
  • There’s a new TV show that could have Hill-goers binge-watching once it starts next month. Political Blind Dates premieres on Nov. 7 at 9

Can political rivals find common ground after going on a date?

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
  • There’s a new TV show that could have Hill-goers binge-watching once it starts next month. Political Blind Dates premieres on Nov. 7 at 9
That's a good Doug: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, and Toronto mayoral hopeful Doug Ford will be featured on the show Political Blind Dates to talk about the transit system. Screenshot of Political Blind Dates promo on TVO

From mental health patient to Canada’s 150 ‘difference maker,’ O’Regan’s seen a lot

  • After years of advocating for better mental health supports, first on CTV’s Canada AM and later as an ambassador for Bell’s Let’s Talk initiative,
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan will officially be named one of Canada's 150 mental health 'Difference Makers' on Nov. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

From mental health patient to Canada’s 150 ‘difference maker,’ O’Regan’s seen a lot

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
  • After years of advocating for better mental health supports, first on CTV’s Canada AM and later as an ambassador for Bell’s Let’s Talk initiative,

From mental health patient to Canada’s 150 ‘difference maker,’ O’Regan’s seen a lot

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 30, 2017
  • After years of advocating for better mental health supports, first on CTV’s Canada AM and later as an ambassador for Bell’s Let’s Talk initiative,
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan will officially be named one of Canada's 150 mental health 'Difference Makers' on Nov. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

New U.S. ambassador takes over, talks border security, climate change

  • Kelly Craft, the first female United States ambassador to Canada, presented her credentials to Governor General Julie Payette on Oct. 23 in a ceremony at Rideau Hall,
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 25, 2017
Kelly Craft, the first female U.S. ambassador to Canada, presented her credentials Oct. 23 at Rideau Hall to officially start on the job. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New U.S. ambassador takes over, talks border security, climate change

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 25, 2017
  • Kelly Craft, the first female United States ambassador to Canada, presented her credentials to Governor General Julie Payette on Oct. 23 in a ceremony at Rideau Hall,

New U.S. ambassador takes over, talks border security, climate change

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 25, 2017
  • Kelly Craft, the first female United States ambassador to Canada, presented her credentials to Governor General Julie Payette on Oct. 23 in a ceremony at Rideau Hall,
Kelly Craft, the first female U.S. ambassador to Canada, presented her credentials Oct. 23 at Rideau Hall to officially start on the job. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

This just in: Jack from Will & Grace thinks of Justin Trudeau during love scenes

  • The Will & Grace character Jack McFarland, played by actor Sean Hayes, lies back and thinks of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when struggling to perform sexy scenes. In
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 25, 2017
Jack from Will & Grace gives viewers acting advice. He says the best way to act out a love scene with someone you aren't attracted to is to think of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Screenshot from Will & Grace's YouTube

This just in: Jack from Will & Grace thinks of Justin Trudeau during love scenes

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 25, 2017
  • The Will & Grace character Jack McFarland, played by actor Sean Hayes, lies back and thinks of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when struggling to perform sexy scenes. In

This just in: Jack from Will & Grace thinks of Justin Trudeau during love scenes

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | October 25, 2017
  • The Will & Grace character Jack McFarland, played by actor Sean Hayes, lies back and thinks of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when struggling to perform sexy scenes. In
Jack from Will & Grace gives viewers acting advice. He says the best way to act out a love scene with someone you aren't attracted to is to think of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Screenshot from Will & Grace's YouTube

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