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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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Email exchange shows Green leader May involved in choosing lawyer for her own investigation

  • An email exchange shows Green Party leader Elizabeth May was involved in hiring the lawyer who will lead the investigation on allegations of workplace
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | February 6, 2018
Green Party leader Elizabeth May, pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Email exchange shows Green leader May involved in choosing lawyer for her own investigation

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | February 6, 2018
  • An email exchange shows Green Party leader Elizabeth May was involved in hiring the lawyer who will lead the investigation on allegations of workplace

Email exchange shows Green leader May involved in choosing lawyer for her own investigation

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | February 6, 2018
  • An email exchange shows Green Party leader Elizabeth May was involved in hiring the lawyer who will lead the investigation on allegations of workplace
Green Party leader Elizabeth May, pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Accusers want Green leader May held to account for ‘bullying’ after she questions their motivation

  • Three former Green Party staffers who have accused Elizabeth May of workplace harassment say they went public with their claims to hold her to
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | February 5, 2018
Elizabeth May's accusers say their motivation for speaking up now about facing verbal abuse is not to bring her down as the leader of the Green Party of Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Accusers want Green leader May held to account for ‘bullying’ after she questions their motivation

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | February 5, 2018
  • Three former Green Party staffers who have accused Elizabeth May of workplace harassment say they went public with their claims to hold her to

Accusers want Green leader May held to account for ‘bullying’ after she questions their motivation

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | February 5, 2018
  • Three former Green Party staffers who have accused Elizabeth May of workplace harassment say they went public with their claims to hold her to
Elizabeth May's accusers say their motivation for speaking up now about facing verbal abuse is not to bring her down as the leader of the Green Party of Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Famous Five Ottawa to celebrate Isobel Metcalfe Monday night in O-town

  • The Famous Five Ottawa will be celebrating Isobel Metcalfe and her 20 years of service and leadership for the group on Monday night at the swishy Rideau
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | February 5, 2018
Isobel Metcalfe, right, pictured with pollster Nik Nanos at a Hill event. The Hill Times file photograph

Famous Five Ottawa to celebrate Isobel Metcalfe Monday night in O-town

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | February 5, 2018
  • The Famous Five Ottawa will be celebrating Isobel Metcalfe and her 20 years of service and leadership for the group on Monday night at the swishy Rideau

Famous Five Ottawa to celebrate Isobel Metcalfe Monday night in O-town

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | February 5, 2018
  • The Famous Five Ottawa will be celebrating Isobel Metcalfe and her 20 years of service and leadership for the group on Monday night at the swishy Rideau
Isobel Metcalfe, right, pictured with pollster Nik Nanos at a Hill event. The Hill Times file photograph

Vancouver mayor says major gaps remain in fighting opioid crisis with the help of task force

  • Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson says there are visible gaps remaining in accomplishing the objectives of a task force, which was launched by Federation of
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | February 5, 2018
Vancouver Gregor Robertson: 'We need to establish a comprehensive timeline and measures and evidence-based targets for the four pillars to the crisis and that doesn’t exist.' Photograph courtesy of the mayor's office

Vancouver mayor says major gaps remain in fighting opioid crisis with the help of task force

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | February 5, 2018
  • Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson says there are visible gaps remaining in accomplishing the objectives of a task force, which was launched by Federation of

Vancouver mayor says major gaps remain in fighting opioid crisis with the help of task force

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | February 5, 2018
  • Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson says there are visible gaps remaining in accomplishing the objectives of a task force, which was launched by Federation of
Vancouver Gregor Robertson: 'We need to establish a comprehensive timeline and measures and evidence-based targets for the four pillars to the crisis and that doesn’t exist.' Photograph courtesy of the mayor's office

Polish envoy says Canada and Poland can double trade with the help of CETA

  • The new Polish ambassador says in the next few years trade revenue between Canada and Poland “should double very easily,” and one of his
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 31, 2018
New Polish Ambassador Andrzej Kurnicki presented his credentials on Sept. 12 and says he hopes to build a strong trade relationship with Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Polish envoy says Canada and Poland can double trade with the help of CETA

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 31, 2018
  • The new Polish ambassador says in the next few years trade revenue between Canada and Poland “should double very easily,” and one of his

Polish envoy says Canada and Poland can double trade with the help of CETA

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 31, 2018
  • The new Polish ambassador says in the next few years trade revenue between Canada and Poland “should double very easily,” and one of his
New Polish Ambassador Andrzej Kurnicki presented his credentials on Sept. 12 and says he hopes to build a strong trade relationship with Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

MP Todd Doherty suffers life-threatening illness, urges everyone to stay healthy

  • An emergency gallbladder-removal surgery led doctors to discover that Conservative MP Todd Doherty was suffering a life-threatening illness. After an outing with friends and
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 31, 2018
Conservative MP Todd Doherty underwent a gallbladder-removal surgery, which led to doctors discovering he had a lung infection. Mr. Doherty urged other Parliamentarians to put their health first. Photograph courtesy of Todd Doherty's Facebook

MP Todd Doherty suffers life-threatening illness, urges everyone to stay healthy

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 31, 2018
  • An emergency gallbladder-removal surgery led doctors to discover that Conservative MP Todd Doherty was suffering a life-threatening illness. After an outing with friends and

MP Todd Doherty suffers life-threatening illness, urges everyone to stay healthy

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 31, 2018
  • An emergency gallbladder-removal surgery led doctors to discover that Conservative MP Todd Doherty was suffering a life-threatening illness. After an outing with friends and
Conservative MP Todd Doherty underwent a gallbladder-removal surgery, which led to doctors discovering he had a lung infection. Mr. Doherty urged other Parliamentarians to put their health first. Photograph courtesy of Todd Doherty's Facebook

Green Party launches investigation into Elizabeth May after Hill Times, Toronto Star report on allegations of workplace bullying

  • The federal Green Party has launched an investigation into allegations of workplace bullying against party leader Elizabeth May after former party employees came forward
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 29, 2018
Green Party Elizabeth May, speaking to reporters on Jan. 29, said she hasasked Toronto lawyer Sheila Block of Torys LLP to lead an investigation into allegations she was verbally abusive to staff. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Green Party launches investigation into Elizabeth May after Hill Times, Toronto Star report on allegations of workplace bullying

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 29, 2018
  • The federal Green Party has launched an investigation into allegations of workplace bullying against party leader Elizabeth May after former party employees came forward

Green Party launches investigation into Elizabeth May after Hill Times, Toronto Star report on allegations of workplace bullying

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 29, 2018
  • The federal Green Party has launched an investigation into allegations of workplace bullying against party leader Elizabeth May after former party employees came forward
Green Party Elizabeth May, speaking to reporters on Jan. 29, said she hasasked Toronto lawyer Sheila Block of Torys LLP to lead an investigation into allegations she was verbally abusive to staff. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Who runs the House? Women do: Chagger, Brosseau, Bergen lead parties in Commons

  • NDP leader Jagmeet Singh named NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau the party’s new House leader in last week’s shuffle of his party’s critics. So for the
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 29, 2018
NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau, Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, and Conservative MP Candice Bergen make up the group of all women serving as their parties' House leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and file photographs

Who runs the House? Women do: Chagger, Brosseau, Bergen lead parties in Commons

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 29, 2018
  • NDP leader Jagmeet Singh named NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau the party’s new House leader in last week’s shuffle of his party’s critics. So for the

Who runs the House? Women do: Chagger, Brosseau, Bergen lead parties in Commons

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 29, 2018
  • NDP leader Jagmeet Singh named NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau the party’s new House leader in last week’s shuffle of his party’s critics. So for the
NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau, Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, and Conservative MP Candice Bergen make up the group of all women serving as their parties' House leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and file photographs

Ex-Green Party staffers call for leader May to resign, allege she’s verbally abusive, undemocratic, but loyalists dispute allegations

  • Seven former Green Party of Canada employees are calling for Elizabeth May to step down as leader, alleging she has too much control over
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 29, 2018
Several former employees of the Green Party of Canada want Elizabeth May to step down as the leader, and have accused her of promoting people who won't disagree with her to leadership positions in the party, something she denies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ex-Green Party staffers call for leader May to resign, allege she’s verbally abusive, undemocratic, but loyalists dispute allegations

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 29, 2018
  • Seven former Green Party of Canada employees are calling for Elizabeth May to step down as leader, alleging she has too much control over

Ex-Green Party staffers call for leader May to resign, allege she’s verbally abusive, undemocratic, but loyalists dispute allegations

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 29, 2018
  • Seven former Green Party of Canada employees are calling for Elizabeth May to step down as leader, alleging she has too much control over
Several former employees of the Green Party of Canada want Elizabeth May to step down as the leader, and have accused her of promoting people who won't disagree with her to leadership positions in the party, something she denies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Booming Canada-Wales trade leads to new diplomatic office opening in Montreal

  • With a 70 per cent increase in the past year in trade between Wales and Canada, the British High Commission is opening a new
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 24, 2018
The office of U.K. High Commissioner to Canada Susan le Jeune d'Allegeershecque says the British consulate in Montreal will house the new Welsh office. Photograph courtesy of the U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Booming Canada-Wales trade leads to new diplomatic office opening in Montreal

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 24, 2018
  • With a 70 per cent increase in the past year in trade between Wales and Canada, the British High Commission is opening a new

Booming Canada-Wales trade leads to new diplomatic office opening in Montreal

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 24, 2018
  • With a 70 per cent increase in the past year in trade between Wales and Canada, the British High Commission is opening a new
The office of U.K. High Commissioner to Canada Susan le Jeune d'Allegeershecque says the British consulate in Montreal will house the new Welsh office. Photograph courtesy of the U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office

All hands from all parties on deck for democracy caucus debut

  • The all-party democracy caucus will have a chance to make its big debut during a Feb. 6 panel discussion. The event, examining the role of Canadian
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 24, 2018
Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld, the chair of the all-party democracy caucus, says an event hosted by Carleton University on Feb. 6 will be a good platform for more people to learn about the new all-party caucus. The Hill Times file photograph

All hands from all parties on deck for democracy caucus debut

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 24, 2018
  • The all-party democracy caucus will have a chance to make its big debut during a Feb. 6 panel discussion. The event, examining the role of Canadian

All hands from all parties on deck for democracy caucus debut

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 24, 2018
  • The all-party democracy caucus will have a chance to make its big debut during a Feb. 6 panel discussion. The event, examining the role of Canadian
Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld, the chair of the all-party democracy caucus, says an event hosted by Carleton University on Feb. 6 will be a good platform for more people to learn about the new all-party caucus. The Hill Times file photograph

How Ivison got an exclusive interview with PM at Chelsea Pub

  • Headlined “John Ivison has a pint with the PM: This Liberal’s not for turning,” National Post columnist John Ivison interviewed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 22, 2018
National Post's columnist John Ivison interviewed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the Chelsea Pub in Chelsea, Que., but he joked that he really wanted to do it while getting pedicures for the Post's new 'Speakeasy' series. Screenshot of The National Post's video

How Ivison got an exclusive interview with PM at Chelsea Pub

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 22, 2018
  • Headlined “John Ivison has a pint with the PM: This Liberal’s not for turning,” National Post columnist John Ivison interviewed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over

How Ivison got an exclusive interview with PM at Chelsea Pub

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 22, 2018
  • Headlined “John Ivison has a pint with the PM: This Liberal’s not for turning,” National Post columnist John Ivison interviewed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over
National Post's columnist John Ivison interviewed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the Chelsea Pub in Chelsea, Que., but he joked that he really wanted to do it while getting pedicures for the Post's new 'Speakeasy' series. Screenshot of The National Post's video

‘Tight’ timeline for Lobbying Act review, all rules on the table: new lobbying czar 

  • Canada’s new lobbying commissioner says the timeframe to begin a five-year review of the Lobbying Act this spring is “tight,” but doable, and that everything will
News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 22, 2018
Nancy Bélanger has had only two weeks of experience in her new role as lobbying commissioner, but says she is ready to take on a Lobbying Act review that could take place in the spring. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Tight’ timeline for Lobbying Act review, all rules on the table: new lobbying czar 

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 22, 2018
  • Canada’s new lobbying commissioner says the timeframe to begin a five-year review of the Lobbying Act this spring is “tight,” but doable, and that everything will

‘Tight’ timeline for Lobbying Act review, all rules on the table: new lobbying czar 

News | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 22, 2018
  • Canada’s new lobbying commissioner says the timeframe to begin a five-year review of the Lobbying Act this spring is “tight,” but doable, and that everything will
Nancy Bélanger has had only two weeks of experience in her new role as lobbying commissioner, but says she is ready to take on a Lobbying Act review that could take place in the spring. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Justin Trudeau’s abs will make a cameo on Stephen Colbert’s new show

  • Yes, you read that right. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s sculpted stomach will make an appearance on The Late Show host Stephen Colbert’s new show
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 17, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make an animated appearance on Stephen Colbert's new show Our Cartoon President, which will air on Showtime on Feb. 11. The Hill Times file photograph

Justin Trudeau’s abs will make a cameo on Stephen Colbert’s new show

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 17, 2018
  • Yes, you read that right. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s sculpted stomach will make an appearance on The Late Show host Stephen Colbert’s new show

Justin Trudeau’s abs will make a cameo on Stephen Colbert’s new show

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 17, 2018
  • Yes, you read that right. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s sculpted stomach will make an appearance on The Late Show host Stephen Colbert’s new show
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make an animated appearance on Stephen Colbert's new show Our Cartoon President, which will air on Showtime on Feb. 11. The Hill Times file photograph

Canadian approach to strange health concerns in Cuba ‘respectful,’ says outgoing envoy

  • Cuba’s outgoing ambassador says Canada’s approach to investigating the unusual health symptoms affecting some Canadian diplomats and their families in Cuba, is the “right
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 17, 2018
Outgoing Cuban Ambassador Julio Garmendía Peña will leave Canada at the end of January after working in the country for nearly five years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian approach to strange health concerns in Cuba ‘respectful,’ says outgoing envoy

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 17, 2018
  • Cuba’s outgoing ambassador says Canada’s approach to investigating the unusual health symptoms affecting some Canadian diplomats and their families in Cuba, is the “right

Canadian approach to strange health concerns in Cuba ‘respectful,’ says outgoing envoy

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 17, 2018
  • Cuba’s outgoing ambassador says Canada’s approach to investigating the unusual health symptoms affecting some Canadian diplomats and their families in Cuba, is the “right
Outgoing Cuban Ambassador Julio Garmendía Peña will leave Canada at the end of January after working in the country for nearly five years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fire and Fury selling out fast in Ottawa

  • If you want a hardcopy of Michael Wolff’s book Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, good luck trying to find it in Ottawa. The
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 15, 2018
Michael Wolff's book Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House soared to the top of Amazon's bestselling list of books in 24 hours. Photograph courtesy of Creative Commons

Fire and Fury selling out fast in Ottawa

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 15, 2018
  • If you want a hardcopy of Michael Wolff’s book Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, good luck trying to find it in Ottawa. The

Fire and Fury selling out fast in Ottawa

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 15, 2018
  • If you want a hardcopy of Michael Wolff’s book Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, good luck trying to find it in Ottawa. The
Michael Wolff's book Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House soared to the top of Amazon's bestselling list of books in 24 hours. Photograph courtesy of Creative Commons

New Greek ambassador draws on past Canadian diplomatic work to forge future ties

  • The new Greek ambassador says his open personality, combined with five years of experience at the Greek Consulate in Toronto, will help him succeed
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 10, 2018
New Greek Ambassador Dimitris Azemopoulos, who presented his credentials to the governor general on Nov. 10, said he's drawing on his previous Canadian work experience as consul general in Toronto to succeed in his new role. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade

New Greek ambassador draws on past Canadian diplomatic work to forge future ties

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 10, 2018
  • The new Greek ambassador says his open personality, combined with five years of experience at the Greek Consulate in Toronto, will help him succeed

New Greek ambassador draws on past Canadian diplomatic work to forge future ties

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 10, 2018
  • The new Greek ambassador says his open personality, combined with five years of experience at the Greek Consulate in Toronto, will help him succeed
New Greek Ambassador Dimitris Azemopoulos, who presented his credentials to the governor general on Nov. 10, said he's drawing on his previous Canadian work experience as consul general in Toronto to succeed in his new role. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade

Impact Public Affairs moves to new digs, hires two to the team

  • Government relations firm Impact Public Affairs has expanded, moving to a new, roomier office and hiring two new consultants to its team all in
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 10, 2018
Catherine Fortin LeFaivre, left, and Barbara Barrett have joined Impact Public Affairs as vice-president of social innovation and marketing and senior vice-president of public relations, respectively. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

Impact Public Affairs moves to new digs, hires two to the team

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 10, 2018
  • Government relations firm Impact Public Affairs has expanded, moving to a new, roomier office and hiring two new consultants to its team all in

Impact Public Affairs moves to new digs, hires two to the team

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | January 10, 2018
  • Government relations firm Impact Public Affairs has expanded, moving to a new, roomier office and hiring two new consultants to its team all in
Catherine Fortin LeFaivre, left, and Barbara Barrett have joined Impact Public Affairs as vice-president of social innovation and marketing and senior vice-president of public relations, respectively. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

New Paraguayan ambassador taps into academic background, husband’s diplomatic career

  • Taking some notes from her husband—a former Paraguayan ambassador—but forging her own path with about 20 years of experience in the foreign service, Canada’s
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 20, 2017
New Paraguayan Ambassador Inés Martínez Valinotti presented her credentials to the Governor General on Aug. 31. Photograph courtesy of the Embassy of Paraguay

New Paraguayan ambassador taps into academic background, husband’s diplomatic career

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 20, 2017
  • Taking some notes from her husband—a former Paraguayan ambassador—but forging her own path with about 20 years of experience in the foreign service, Canada’s

New Paraguayan ambassador taps into academic background, husband’s diplomatic career

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 20, 2017
  • Taking some notes from her husband—a former Paraguayan ambassador—but forging her own path with about 20 years of experience in the foreign service, Canada’s
New Paraguayan Ambassador Inés Martínez Valinotti presented her credentials to the Governor General on Aug. 31. Photograph courtesy of the Embassy of Paraguay

Minister, MP recount how little actions reveal big-picture racism

  • On Oct. 27, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen presented a TEDxTalk in Toronto detailing his personal experience of when he first arrived in Canada as
FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 20, 2017
Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes and Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen are two of 47 visible-minority MPs that were elected in October 2015. Both recently recounted stories of their experiences with micro-aggressions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and file photograph

Minister, MP recount how little actions reveal big-picture racism

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 20, 2017
  • On Oct. 27, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen presented a TEDxTalk in Toronto detailing his personal experience of when he first arrived in Canada as

Minister, MP recount how little actions reveal big-picture racism

FeatureBY SHRUTI SHEKAR | December 20, 2017
  • On Oct. 27, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen presented a TEDxTalk in Toronto detailing his personal experience of when he first arrived in Canada as
Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes and Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen are two of 47 visible-minority MPs that were elected in October 2015. Both recently recounted stories of their experiences with micro-aggressions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and file photograph

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