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National Revenue Minister Élisabeth Brière at Rideau Hall for her cabinet swearing in on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2025
Liberal Cabinet staffers in the West Block.
Liberal cabinet staffers wait for their bosses outside a meeting in the West Block during the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2025
Liberal Cabinet staffers in the West Block.
Liberal cabinet staffers wait for their bosses outside a meeting in the West Block during the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 20, 2025
Jean-Yves Duclos and Steven Guilbeault
There are recent staff exits to catch up on in the offices of Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, left, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 20, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 20, 2025
Jean-Yves Duclos and Steven Guilbeault
There are recent staff exits to catch up on in the offices of Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, left, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
Theresa Tam
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam will take part in a panel discussion on "How healthy is Canada’s information environment? Action in the face of misinformation" hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 11:30 a.m. ET at the Fairmont Royal York, Toronto. Details: canadianclub.org. The Hill Times by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
Theresa Tam
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam will take part in a panel discussion on "How healthy is Canada’s information environment? Action in the face of misinformation" hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 11:30 a.m. ET at the Fairmont Royal York, Toronto. Details: canadianclub.org. The Hill Times by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2025
Ginette Petitpas Taylor.
New Treasury Board President Ginette Petitpas Taylor speaks with reporters outside Rideau Hall after the cabinet shuffle on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2025
Ginette Petitpas Taylor.
New Treasury Board President Ginette Petitpas Taylor speaks with reporters outside Rideau Hall after the cabinet shuffle on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 14, 2025
An interpreter at work in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building during a press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 14, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 14, 2025
An interpreter at work in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building during a press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | December 26, 2023
In his new book, The Paradox of Parliament (University of Toronto Press) Jonathan Malloy describes the catch-22 that Canada's Parliament contends with—that it is expected to serve two different contradictory purposes: represent all Canadians, while also governing decisively and with conviction. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | December 26, 2023
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | December 26, 2023
In his new book, The Paradox of Parliament (University of Toronto Press) Jonathan Malloy describes the catch-22 that Canada's Parliament contends with—that it is expected to serve two different contradictory purposes: represent all Canadians, while also governing decisively and with conviction. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 21, 2023
Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Sept. 26, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 21, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 21, 2023
Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Sept. 26, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 20, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 20, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 20, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 18, 2023
Now-International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks at a Black History Month reception at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on Feb. 8, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 18, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 18, 2023
Now-International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks at a Black History Month reception at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on Feb. 8, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2023
Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings was given added responsibility for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency as part of the cabinet shuffle this past July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2023
Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings was given added responsibility for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency as part of the cabinet shuffle this past July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2023
Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien takes part in a press conference on Dec. 7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2023
Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien takes part in a press conference on Dec. 7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus will be the special guest at the Mayor's Breakfast event, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal, on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 7 a.m. ET at Ottawa City Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus will be the special guest at the Mayor's Breakfast event, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal, on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 7 a.m. ET at Ottawa City Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 6, 2023
Members of Parliament take part in an orientation session in the House of Commons Chamber on Dec. 3, 2019, after that year's federal election. CAPF president Matt DeCourcey says with more funding, the association could do more to help MPs transition in and out of public office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 6, 2023
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 6, 2023
Members of Parliament take part in an orientation session in the House of Commons Chamber on Dec. 3, 2019, after that year's federal election. CAPF president Matt DeCourcey says with more funding, the association could do more to help MPs transition in and out of public office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2023
Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O'Regan speaks with reporters in the foyer outside the House of Commons Chamber before tabling the government's anti-scab legislation, Bill C-58, on Nov. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2023
Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O'Regan speaks with reporters in the foyer outside the House of Commons Chamber before tabling the government's anti-scab legislation, Bill C-58, on Nov. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 4, 2023
Eleanor McMahon, left, and former prime minister Jean Chrétien. 'It was a great celebration of Lawrence, and what a trip down memory lane! Great to see Mr. Chrétien who was in fine form.' Photograph courtesy of Eleanor McMahon
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 4, 2023
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 4, 2023
Eleanor McMahon, left, and former prime minister Jean Chrétien. 'It was a great celebration of Lawrence, and what a trip down memory lane! Great to see Mr. Chrétien who was in fine form.' Photograph courtesy of Eleanor McMahon
Opinion | BY ARTHUR MILNES | December 4, 2023
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter kissing at the Democratic National Convention in New York City, 1976.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter kissing at the Democratic National Convention in New York City, 1976. Photograph courtesy of Picryl
Opinion | BY ARTHUR MILNES | December 4, 2023
Opinion | BY ARTHUR MILNES | December 4, 2023
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter kissing at the Democratic National Convention in New York City, 1976.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter kissing at the Democratic National Convention in New York City, 1976. Photograph courtesy of Picryl
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 30, 2023
Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada, who is also the minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec, is pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 30, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 30, 2023
Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada, who is also the minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec, is pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade