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Liberal MPs Jaime Battiste, left, and Mike Kelloway
Liberal MPs Jaime Battiste, left, says he is the incumbent for the newly-formed Sydney-Glace Bay, N.S., riding given it contains much of his current riding, while Mike Kelloway says the new electoral boundaries mean there are no incumbents. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson, photograph courtesy of X
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 23, 2024
The 2024 fall economic statement includes a number of measures related to the public service, including millions of dollars for modernizing Service Canada locations. The Hill Times photograph by Sophall Duch
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 23, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 23, 2024
The 2024 fall economic statement includes a number of measures related to the public service, including millions of dollars for modernizing Service Canada locations. The Hill Times photograph by Sophall Duch
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland arrives at a committee hearing on Dec. 9, 2024, a week before she quit as deputy prime minister and finance minister. Her bombshell resignation from Cabinet on Dec. 16 would result in renewed questions over the future of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland arrives at a committee hearing on Dec. 9, 2024, a week before she quit as deputy prime minister and finance minister. Her bombshell resignation from Cabinet on Dec. 16 would result in renewed questions over the future of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
Outgoing housing minister Sean Fraser leads the pack in the 2024 All Politics Poll survey, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has respondents divided. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia and photo illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
Outgoing housing minister Sean Fraser leads the pack in the 2024 All Politics Poll survey, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has respondents divided. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia and photo illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 9, 2024
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block.
The BOIE has extended a pilot project testing new phone service management approaches, but has signalled the House-managed option being tested will become the default post-election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 9, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 9, 2024
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block.
The BOIE has extended a pilot project testing new phone service management approaches, but has signalled the House-managed option being tested will become the default post-election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 29, 2024
Chrystia Freeland, deputy prime minister and finance minister, and Dominic LeBlanc, public safety and intergovernmental affairs minister, participated in a first ministers’ meeting addressing president-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all products entering the U.S. from Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 29, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 29, 2024
Chrystia Freeland, deputy prime minister and finance minister, and Dominic LeBlanc, public safety and intergovernmental affairs minister, participated in a first ministers’ meeting addressing president-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all products entering the U.S. from Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2021
Seniors Minister Deb Schulte, pictured in the West Block pre-pandemic on Nov. 21, 2019, recently promoted Chike Agbasi to the role of director of operations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2021
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2021
Seniors Minister Deb Schulte, pictured in the West Block pre-pandemic on Nov. 21, 2019, recently promoted Chike Agbasi to the role of director of operations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | January 8, 2021
Maj. Gen. Dany Fortin, who oversees Ottawa's vaccination distribution plan to provinces and territories, says the feds are trying to 'provide as much visibility as possible' by sharing expected shipments for the rest of this month and February. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | January 8, 2021
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | January 8, 2021
Maj. Gen. Dany Fortin, who oversees Ottawa's vaccination distribution plan to provinces and territories, says the feds are trying to 'provide as much visibility as possible' by sharing expected shipments for the rest of this month and February. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 21, 2020
Liberal-turned-Independent MP Yasmin Ratansi, left, resigned from the Liberal caucus in November while facing allegations of conflict of interest and harassment. If the Liberal nomination opens up in Don Valley East, some potential candidates who could enter the contest include, among others, lawyer Paul Saguil, centre, and Ontario Liberal MPP Michael Coteau. The Hill Times file photograph, photographs courtesy of Paul Saguil, and Ontario legislature website
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 21, 2020
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 21, 2020
Liberal-turned-Independent MP Yasmin Ratansi, left, resigned from the Liberal caucus in November while facing allegations of conflict of interest and harassment. If the Liberal nomination opens up in Don Valley East, some potential candidates who could enter the contest include, among others, lawyer Paul Saguil, centre, and Ontario Liberal MPP Michael Coteau. The Hill Times file photograph, photographs courtesy of Paul Saguil, and Ontario legislature website
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 15, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with reporters Tuesday morning after a visit to the Ottawa Hospital, where he thanked frontline workers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 15, 2020
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 15, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with reporters Tuesday morning after a visit to the Ottawa Hospital, where he thanked frontline workers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 14, 2020
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured during a press conference on the government's COVID-19 response on Oct. 27, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 14, 2020
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 14, 2020
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured during a press conference on the government's COVID-19 response on Oct. 27, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | November 28, 2020
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, pictured on Nov. 7, 2017, at the AIAC conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | November 28, 2020
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | November 28, 2020
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, pictured on Nov. 7, 2017, at the AIAC conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 18, 2020
MP Yasmin Ratansi’s sister was rehired to work as her constituency assistant in 2017—a clear violation of the 2012 rule, and she should be called out, writes Tim Powers, but an overdone course correction is not needed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 18, 2020
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 18, 2020
MP Yasmin Ratansi’s sister was rehired to work as her constituency assistant in 2017—a clear violation of the 2012 rule, and she should be called out, writes Tim Powers, but an overdone course correction is not needed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | November 11, 2020
The National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the War Memorial will have a maximum of 100 attendees as the Canadian Legion is encouraging the thousands of Canadians who typically attend to watch from home. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | November 11, 2020
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | November 11, 2020
The National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the War Memorial will have a maximum of 100 attendees as the Canadian Legion is encouraging the thousands of Canadians who typically attend to watch from home. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 27, 2020
Liberal MPs-elect Marci Ien and Ya'ara Saks will be heading to Ottawa. Their election marks the first time in history that Canada will have 100 female MPs, or represent 30 per cent of the House. Photographs courtesy of Marci Ien and Ya'ara Saks
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 27, 2020
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 27, 2020
Liberal MPs-elect Marci Ien and Ya'ara Saks will be heading to Ottawa. Their election marks the first time in history that Canada will have 100 female MPs, or represent 30 per cent of the House. Photographs courtesy of Marci Ien and Ya'ara Saks
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2020
Labour Minister Filomena Tassi is pictured speaking with reporters in the West Block before the pandemic on Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2020
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2020
Labour Minister Filomena Tassi is pictured speaking with reporters in the West Block before the pandemic on Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The House of Commons Chamber, pictured on May 13. The House returns for a new session of the 43rd Parliament and a new Speech from the Throne on Sept. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The House of Commons Chamber, pictured on May 13. The House returns for a new session of the 43rd Parliament and a new Speech from the Throne on Sept. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 7, 2020
Ya'ara Saks and Gary Gladstone confirmed to The Hill Times they are seeking the Liberal nomination in York Centre. The riding has opened up after Michael Levitt's (right) resignation as an MP. Photographs courtesy of Gary Gladstone, Ya'ara Saks and The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 7, 2020
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 7, 2020
Ya'ara Saks and Gary Gladstone confirmed to The Hill Times they are seeking the Liberal nomination in York Centre. The riding has opened up after Michael Levitt's (right) resignation as an MP. Photographs courtesy of Gary Gladstone, Ya'ara Saks and The Hill Times file photograph