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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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GRIC’s new president hosts first party, welcomes lobbyists to reconnect

  • The Government Relations Institute of Canada hosted its back-to-Parliament shindig on Sept. 20. Hosted at the newly-opened Tavern on the Hill, I was greeted
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 25, 2017
The crew from Global Public Affairs, Alexandra Taylor, left, Hunter Doubt, Josée Larocque, Phil Cartwright, and Roberta Kramchynsky, enjoying GRIC's party. The event was the first hosted by Mr. Cartwright, GRIC's newly-elected president. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

GRIC’s new president hosts first party, welcomes lobbyists to reconnect

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 25, 2017
  • The Government Relations Institute of Canada hosted its back-to-Parliament shindig on Sept. 20. Hosted at the newly-opened Tavern on the Hill, I was greeted

GRIC’s new president hosts first party, welcomes lobbyists to reconnect

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 25, 2017
  • The Government Relations Institute of Canada hosted its back-to-Parliament shindig on Sept. 20. Hosted at the newly-opened Tavern on the Hill, I was greeted
The crew from Global Public Affairs, Alexandra Taylor, left, Hunter Doubt, Josée Larocque, Phil Cartwright, and Roberta Kramchynsky, enjoying GRIC's party. The event was the first hosted by Mr. Cartwright, GRIC's newly-elected president. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘What goes on at D’Arcy’s stays at D’Arcy’s,’ Irish pub celebrates 20th anniversary bash on Wonderful Wednesday

  • The local pub that has remained one of Ottawa’s prime spots to find Parliamentarians and politicos hanging out celebrated its 20th birthday on Sept.
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 25, 2017
The band Three Finger Shot played at D'Arcy McGee's 20th-anniversary celebration Sept. 20. Band members include CPAC's Glen McInnis, left, Tony Ronalds, Anna Ludlow, and Trevor Bowering. The band has been an in-house band for nearly 17 years. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

‘What goes on at D’Arcy’s stays at D’Arcy’s,’ Irish pub celebrates 20th anniversary bash on Wonderful Wednesday

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 25, 2017
  • The local pub that has remained one of Ottawa’s prime spots to find Parliamentarians and politicos hanging out celebrated its 20th birthday on Sept.

‘What goes on at D’Arcy’s stays at D’Arcy’s,’ Irish pub celebrates 20th anniversary bash on Wonderful Wednesday

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 25, 2017
  • The local pub that has remained one of Ottawa’s prime spots to find Parliamentarians and politicos hanging out celebrated its 20th birthday on Sept.
The band Three Finger Shot played at D'Arcy McGee's 20th-anniversary celebration Sept. 20. Band members include CPAC's Glen McInnis, left, Tony Ronalds, Anna Ludlow, and Trevor Bowering. The band has been an in-house band for nearly 17 years. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

CETA will be backbone in coming Canada-U.K. trade deal: British envoy

  • When it comes time to negotiate a trade deal between a post-Brexit United Kingdom and Canada, the U.K. will piggyback off of Canada’s Comprehensive
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 20, 2017
Susan le Jeune d’Allegeershecque has 32 years of experience in the foreign service. Her previous postings include Washington, Paris, and Vienna. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

CETA will be backbone in coming Canada-U.K. trade deal: British envoy

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 20, 2017
  • When it comes time to negotiate a trade deal between a post-Brexit United Kingdom and Canada, the U.K. will piggyback off of Canada’s Comprehensive

CETA will be backbone in coming Canada-U.K. trade deal: British envoy

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 20, 2017
  • When it comes time to negotiate a trade deal between a post-Brexit United Kingdom and Canada, the U.K. will piggyback off of Canada’s Comprehensive
Susan le Jeune d’Allegeershecque has 32 years of experience in the foreign service. Her previous postings include Washington, Paris, and Vienna. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Reporters’ team breaks three-year losing streak to take home Hill softball title

  • After three years of losing, former Vancouver Sun journalist Peter O’Neil and the rest of his recreational softball team of reporters and friends won a
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 20, 2017
The softball team the Exposés broke its three-year losing streak and won the Hill league championship Sept. 16. Top row (left to right): Drake Fenton, Tyler Dawson, Michael Woods, Peter O'Neil, Eric Scharf, Brian Platt Bottom row (left to right): Evan Arthur, Megan Levesque, Michelle O'Doherty, Laura Beaulne-Stuebing, and Alison Mah. Photograph courtesy of Peter O'Neil

Reporters’ team breaks three-year losing streak to take home Hill softball title

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 20, 2017
  • After three years of losing, former Vancouver Sun journalist Peter O’Neil and the rest of his recreational softball team of reporters and friends won a

Reporters’ team breaks three-year losing streak to take home Hill softball title

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 20, 2017
  • After three years of losing, former Vancouver Sun journalist Peter O’Neil and the rest of his recreational softball team of reporters and friends won a
The softball team the Exposés broke its three-year losing streak and won the Hill league championship Sept. 16. Top row (left to right): Drake Fenton, Tyler Dawson, Michael Woods, Peter O'Neil, Eric Scharf, Brian Platt Bottom row (left to right): Evan Arthur, Megan Levesque, Michelle O'Doherty, Laura Beaulne-Stuebing, and Alison Mah. Photograph courtesy of Peter O'Neil

Snazzy socks, bow ties, pearls: the season’s hottest fashion trends in the House

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Whether they’re wearing bow ties, three-piece suits, pearls, or scarves, MPs know how to show up to work with style. Several say their
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 18, 2017
Liberal MP Greg Fergus started what is known as Bow Tie Thursdays, encouraging anyone in the House to wear a bow tie, but only on Thursdays. Christian Diotte photograph courtesy of Greg Fergus's office

Snazzy socks, bow ties, pearls: the season’s hottest fashion trends in the House

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 18, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Whether they’re wearing bow ties, three-piece suits, pearls, or scarves, MPs know how to show up to work with style. Several say their

Snazzy socks, bow ties, pearls: the season’s hottest fashion trends in the House

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 18, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Whether they’re wearing bow ties, three-piece suits, pearls, or scarves, MPs know how to show up to work with style. Several say their
Liberal MP Greg Fergus started what is known as Bow Tie Thursdays, encouraging anyone in the House to wear a bow tie, but only on Thursdays. Christian Diotte photograph courtesy of Greg Fergus's office

Fall’s best events and parties: where to eat, drink, and mingle

  • It’s that time of the year again, when MPs, Senators, cabinet ministers, staffers, lobbyists, and media flock back to the Hill, and their social
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 18, 2017
CPAC's 25th-anniversary party will be hosted on Sept. 18, make sure you don't miss out on it. The Hill Times file photograph

Fall’s best events and parties: where to eat, drink, and mingle

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 18, 2017
  • It’s that time of the year again, when MPs, Senators, cabinet ministers, staffers, lobbyists, and media flock back to the Hill, and their social

Fall’s best events and parties: where to eat, drink, and mingle

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 18, 2017
  • It’s that time of the year again, when MPs, Senators, cabinet ministers, staffers, lobbyists, and media flock back to the Hill, and their social
CPAC's 25th-anniversary party will be hosted on Sept. 18, make sure you don't miss out on it. The Hill Times file photograph

Power & Politics in search of new host as Barton signs off

  • Rosemary Barton made her last appearance as host of Power & Politics on Sept. 8, two days after CBC created a job posting for
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 13, 2017
Rosemary Barton tweeted a selfie of herself before she hosted her final episode of Power & Politics Sept. 8. CBC has posted the job for internal and external candidates. Photograph courtesy of Rosemary Barton's Twitter

Power & Politics in search of new host as Barton signs off

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 13, 2017
  • Rosemary Barton made her last appearance as host of Power & Politics on Sept. 8, two days after CBC created a job posting for

Power & Politics in search of new host as Barton signs off

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 13, 2017
  • Rosemary Barton made her last appearance as host of Power & Politics on Sept. 8, two days after CBC created a job posting for
Rosemary Barton tweeted a selfie of herself before she hosted her final episode of Power & Politics Sept. 8. CBC has posted the job for internal and external candidates. Photograph courtesy of Rosemary Barton's Twitter

Politicians send kids back to school before they go back to Parliament

  • The House is just one week away from resuming, but September is also back-to-school season, and parenting politicians have been documenting their children’s scholarly experiences
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 11, 2017
Conservative MP Erin O'Toole's daughter Mollie headed to Grade 6 and his son Jack to Grade 1, both pictured on the left dog Wexford, while Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains made sure daughters Kirpan Kaur, left, and Nanki Kaur both made it to school. Photographs courtesy of Erin O'Toole's and Navdeep Bains' Twitter

Politicians send kids back to school before they go back to Parliament

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 11, 2017
  • The House is just one week away from resuming, but September is also back-to-school season, and parenting politicians have been documenting their children’s scholarly experiences

Politicians send kids back to school before they go back to Parliament

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | September 11, 2017
  • The House is just one week away from resuming, but September is also back-to-school season, and parenting politicians have been documenting their children’s scholarly experiences
Conservative MP Erin O'Toole's daughter Mollie headed to Grade 6 and his son Jack to Grade 1, both pictured on the left dog Wexford, while Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains made sure daughters Kirpan Kaur, left, and Nanki Kaur both made it to school. Photographs courtesy of Erin O'Toole's and Navdeep Bains' Twitter

Ambrose’s former chief of staff won’t seek Tory nomination

  • Former interim official opposition leader Rona Ambrose’s chief of staff, Garry Keller, said in an email to The Hill Times on Aug. 25 he
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 30, 2017
Garry Keller, chief of staff to former interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose, says he will not seek the Tory nomination in Ms. Ambrose's former riding of Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Ambrose’s former chief of staff won’t seek Tory nomination

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 30, 2017
  • Former interim official opposition leader Rona Ambrose’s chief of staff, Garry Keller, said in an email to The Hill Times on Aug. 25 he

Ambrose’s former chief of staff won’t seek Tory nomination

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 30, 2017
  • Former interim official opposition leader Rona Ambrose’s chief of staff, Garry Keller, said in an email to The Hill Times on Aug. 25 he
Garry Keller, chief of staff to former interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose, says he will not seek the Tory nomination in Ms. Ambrose's former riding of Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

New U.S. ambassador set to arrive in October amid fall diplomatic shuffle

  • Kelly Knight Craft was sworn in as the first female United States ambassador to Canada on Aug. 18 in a ceremony at the governor of
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 30, 2017
Changing of the guard: Susan le Jeune d’Allegeershecque, left, Britain's new high commissioner marched in Ottawa's pride parade Aug. 27, while incoming U.S. ambassador to Canada Kelly Knight Craft is set to arrive in October, and Armenia's new ambassador Levon Martirosyan is also slated to arrive soon. Photographs courtesy of the British High Commission, Armenian Embassy, and U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee

New U.S. ambassador set to arrive in October amid fall diplomatic shuffle

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 30, 2017
  • Kelly Knight Craft was sworn in as the first female United States ambassador to Canada on Aug. 18 in a ceremony at the governor of

New U.S. ambassador set to arrive in October amid fall diplomatic shuffle

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 30, 2017
  • Kelly Knight Craft was sworn in as the first female United States ambassador to Canada on Aug. 18 in a ceremony at the governor of
Changing of the guard: Susan le Jeune d’Allegeershecque, left, Britain's new high commissioner marched in Ottawa's pride parade Aug. 27, while incoming U.S. ambassador to Canada Kelly Knight Craft is set to arrive in October, and Armenia's new ambassador Levon Martirosyan is also slated to arrive soon. Photographs courtesy of the British High Commission, Armenian Embassy, and U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Slow lobbying month dominated by mining and chocolate

  • The summer lull in federal lobbying was apparent in July, with the federal lobbyists registry getting less than half the communication reports filed in
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 28, 2017
Ottawa-based Mining Association of Canada took advantage of the quiet summer to lobby Environment Minister Catherin McKenna, whose riding is in Ottawa . The group filed 17 monthly communication reports in July. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Slow lobbying month dominated by mining and chocolate

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 28, 2017
  • The summer lull in federal lobbying was apparent in July, with the federal lobbyists registry getting less than half the communication reports filed in

Slow lobbying month dominated by mining and chocolate

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 28, 2017
  • The summer lull in federal lobbying was apparent in July, with the federal lobbyists registry getting less than half the communication reports filed in
Ottawa-based Mining Association of Canada took advantage of the quiet summer to lobby Environment Minister Catherin McKenna, whose riding is in Ottawa . The group filed 17 monthly communication reports in July. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

NDP leadership hopeful Ashton expecting twins

  • There will be, not one, but two babies arriving for NDP leadership candidate Niki Ashton’s arms in early November, not long after the result
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 28, 2017
NDP leadership candidate Niki Ashton announced that she is expecting twins in early November. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP leadership hopeful Ashton expecting twins

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 28, 2017
  • There will be, not one, but two babies arriving for NDP leadership candidate Niki Ashton’s arms in early November, not long after the result

NDP leadership hopeful Ashton expecting twins

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 28, 2017
  • There will be, not one, but two babies arriving for NDP leadership candidate Niki Ashton’s arms in early November, not long after the result
NDP leadership candidate Niki Ashton announced that she is expecting twins in early November. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Pakistan celebrates independence with two-day bash, cricket match

  • For the first time in Ottawa, Pakistan’s high commission decided to host a two-day celebration and a cricket match over the weekend to commemorate
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 23, 2017
Venezuelan Ambassador Wilmer Barrientos, left, shakes hands with Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi. The two were hosted by Pakistani High Commissioner Tariq Azim Khan, centre, at a Pakistan Independence Day event Aug. 16 at Lansdowne Park's Horticulture Building. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Pakistan celebrates independence with two-day bash, cricket match

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 23, 2017
  • For the first time in Ottawa, Pakistan’s high commission decided to host a two-day celebration and a cricket match over the weekend to commemorate

Pakistan celebrates independence with two-day bash, cricket match

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 23, 2017
  • For the first time in Ottawa, Pakistan’s high commission decided to host a two-day celebration and a cricket match over the weekend to commemorate
Venezuelan Ambassador Wilmer Barrientos, left, shakes hands with Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi. The two were hosted by Pakistani High Commissioner Tariq Azim Khan, centre, at a Pakistan Independence Day event Aug. 16 at Lansdowne Park's Horticulture Building. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Morneau gets personal on epilepsy (and makes an NBA connection)

  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau decided to give an impromptu speech during Epilepsy Toronto’s Amari Thompson Soiree on Aug. 17 about his personal connection to
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 23, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau met basketball player Tristan Thompson, a spokesperson and champion for Epilepsy Toronto. The two attended Mr. Thompson's annual fundraiser, the Amari Thompson Soiree, hosted Aug. 17 in Toronto. Photograph courtesy of Epilepsy Toronto's Twitter

Morneau gets personal on epilepsy (and makes an NBA connection)

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 23, 2017
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau decided to give an impromptu speech during Epilepsy Toronto’s Amari Thompson Soiree on Aug. 17 about his personal connection to

Morneau gets personal on epilepsy (and makes an NBA connection)

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 23, 2017
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau decided to give an impromptu speech during Epilepsy Toronto’s Amari Thompson Soiree on Aug. 17 about his personal connection to
Finance Minister Bill Morneau met basketball player Tristan Thompson, a spokesperson and champion for Epilepsy Toronto. The two attended Mr. Thompson's annual fundraiser, the Amari Thompson Soiree, hosted Aug. 17 in Toronto. Photograph courtesy of Epilepsy Toronto's Twitter

Look who else has a Rebel board member as campaign manager

  • Hamish Marshall, a board member of the controversial news website The Rebel and the guy who successfully led Andrew Scheer to victory in the
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 21, 2017
Hamish Marshall, left, says he is trying to sever ties with The Rebel. He is Brian Jean's campaign manager in Mr. Jean's United Conservative Party leadership run. Photograph courtesy of Hamish Marshall and The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Look who else has a Rebel board member as campaign manager

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 21, 2017
  • Hamish Marshall, a board member of the controversial news website The Rebel and the guy who successfully led Andrew Scheer to victory in the

Look who else has a Rebel board member as campaign manager

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 21, 2017
  • Hamish Marshall, a board member of the controversial news website The Rebel and the guy who successfully led Andrew Scheer to victory in the
Hamish Marshall, left, says he is trying to sever ties with The Rebel. He is Brian Jean's campaign manager in Mr. Jean's United Conservative Party leadership run. Photograph courtesy of Hamish Marshall and The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Serious business, Cattlemen’s Association spreads its lobby days throughout year

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Sure, Hill lobby days are great, but a regular practitioner of them says they only work when, as an interest group, you’re maintaining
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 21, 2017
Dave Haywood-Farmer, left, vice-president of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association, on March 8, 2017, at the group's March annual general meeting reception on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Serious business, Cattlemen’s Association spreads its lobby days throughout year

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 21, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Sure, Hill lobby days are great, but a regular practitioner of them says they only work when, as an interest group, you’re maintaining

Serious business, Cattlemen’s Association spreads its lobby days throughout year

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 21, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Sure, Hill lobby days are great, but a regular practitioner of them says they only work when, as an interest group, you’re maintaining
Dave Haywood-Farmer, left, vice-president of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association, on March 8, 2017, at the group's March annual general meeting reception on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

India’s Independence Day celebrations breaks silence of quiet summer

  • It’s been a quiet summer and I’ve missed writing Party Central. So you can imagine how excited I was when I was invited to
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 21, 2017
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, right, embraces Aparna Swarup, wife of High Commissioner of India Vikas Swarup, during the Indian Independence Day celebration at the Delta Hotel in downtown Ottawa on Aug. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

India’s Independence Day celebrations breaks silence of quiet summer

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 21, 2017
  • It’s been a quiet summer and I’ve missed writing Party Central. So you can imagine how excited I was when I was invited to

India’s Independence Day celebrations breaks silence of quiet summer

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 21, 2017
  • It’s been a quiet summer and I’ve missed writing Party Central. So you can imagine how excited I was when I was invited to
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, right, embraces Aparna Swarup, wife of High Commissioner of India Vikas Swarup, during the Indian Independence Day celebration at the Delta Hotel in downtown Ottawa on Aug. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

When I say Liberal, you say…

  • The Tories are “tough on crime,” Liberals “treat men and women equally,” and New Democrats are “down to earth.” These are just some of
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 16, 2017
Canadians associate the Liberals with the phrase 'treat men and women equally,' the Tories with 'tough on crime,' and New Democrats with 'down to earth,' a new Abacus Data poll shows. Pictured are Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer, left, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, and NDP Leader Tom Mulcair, right. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and Andrew Meade

When I say Liberal, you say…

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 16, 2017
  • The Tories are “tough on crime,” Liberals “treat men and women equally,” and New Democrats are “down to earth.” These are just some of

When I say Liberal, you say…

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 16, 2017
  • The Tories are “tough on crime,” Liberals “treat men and women equally,” and New Democrats are “down to earth.” These are just some of
Canadians associate the Liberals with the phrase 'treat men and women equally,' the Tories with 'tough on crime,' and New Democrats with 'down to earth,' a new Abacus Data poll shows. Pictured are Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer, left, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, and NDP Leader Tom Mulcair, right. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and Andrew Meade

Setting aside differences, Liberals and Tories strategized to pass dementia bill

  • Conservative MP Rob Nicholson set aside political differences and crossed the floor to gain support for his private member’s bill to create a national
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 16, 2017
Liberal MP Rob Oliphant, left, with Debbie Benczkowski, then chief operating officer of the Alzheimer Society of Canada, and Rob Nicholson, last year on the Hill. Photograph courtesy of Rob Nicholson's office

Setting aside differences, Liberals and Tories strategized to pass dementia bill

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 16, 2017
  • Conservative MP Rob Nicholson set aside political differences and crossed the floor to gain support for his private member’s bill to create a national

Setting aside differences, Liberals and Tories strategized to pass dementia bill

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 16, 2017
  • Conservative MP Rob Nicholson set aside political differences and crossed the floor to gain support for his private member’s bill to create a national
Liberal MP Rob Oliphant, left, with Debbie Benczkowski, then chief operating officer of the Alzheimer Society of Canada, and Rob Nicholson, last year on the Hill. Photograph courtesy of Rob Nicholson's office

Ed Fast said he started suffering 2016 stroke while in national CBC interview

  • When Conservative MP Ed Fast, Canada’s former International Trade minister, suffered a stroke last December at his home in Abbotsford, B.C., the longtime MP recently said he
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 14, 2017
Ed Fast, pictured at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce International Trade Day 2015 event at the Shaw Centre on May 6, 2015. Mr. Fast suffered a stroke Dec. 10, 2016, at his home in Abbotsford, B.C., but he recently told The Abbotsford News that he had actually suffered initial symptoms during a live interview on CBC news. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ed Fast said he started suffering 2016 stroke while in national CBC interview

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 14, 2017
  • When Conservative MP Ed Fast, Canada’s former International Trade minister, suffered a stroke last December at his home in Abbotsford, B.C., the longtime MP recently said he

Ed Fast said he started suffering 2016 stroke while in national CBC interview

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | August 14, 2017
  • When Conservative MP Ed Fast, Canada’s former International Trade minister, suffered a stroke last December at his home in Abbotsford, B.C., the longtime MP recently said he
Ed Fast, pictured at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce International Trade Day 2015 event at the Shaw Centre on May 6, 2015. Mr. Fast suffered a stroke Dec. 10, 2016, at his home in Abbotsford, B.C., but he recently told The Abbotsford News that he had actually suffered initial symptoms during a live interview on CBC news. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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