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Mark Sutcliffe
The Canadian Club of Ottawa hosts a lunch event featuring Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe who will speak about the challenges and opportunities facing infrastructure projects in Canada’s national capital on Jan. 30 at the Château Laurier. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Sutcliffe
The Canadian Club of Ottawa hosts a lunch event featuring Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe who will speak about the challenges and opportunities facing infrastructure projects in Canada’s national capital on Jan. 30 at the Château Laurier. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2024.
Marie-Josée Hogue, head of the Foreign Interference Commission, will release the commission's report on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2024.
Marie-Josée Hogue, head of the Foreign Interference Commission, will release the commission's report on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Thursday, Jan. 23, is the last day for contestants to declare their participation in the race to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Thursday, Jan. 23, is the last day for contestants to declare their participation in the race to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. The Hill Times photograph 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
Chrystia Freeland
The Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History hosts the launch of Catherine Tsalikis' new book, Chrystia, tracing the journey for former deputy PM and finance minister Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Chrystia Freeland
The Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History hosts the launch of Catherine Tsalikis' new book, Chrystia, tracing the journey for former deputy PM and finance minister Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 13, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 13, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 13, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Marco Mendicino
Liberal MP Marco Mendicino is scheduled to host a New Year's Levée in his Toronto riding on Jan. 12.
Marco Mendicino
Liberal MP Marco Mendicino is scheduled to host a New Year's Levée in his Toronto riding on Jan. 12.
House of Commons
The halls of Parliament will fall quiet for the next few weeks as MPs and Senators return to their home ridings for the winter break. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
House of Commons
The halls of Parliament will fall quiet for the next few weeks as MPs and Senators return to their home ridings for the winter break. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Dec. 9, 2024, before the House Industry Committee on the Hill. Freeland will release the fall economic statement on Monday, Dec. 16. The Globe recently reported that Freeland and Trudeau were at odds over the GST holiday, and $250 cheques. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Dec. 9, 2024, before the House Industry Committee on the Hill. Freeland will release the fall economic statement on Monday, Dec. 16. The Globe recently reported that Freeland and Trudeau were at odds over the GST holiday, and $250 cheques. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will deliver remarks on Canada’s new Arctic foreign policy to the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on Friday, Dec. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will deliver remarks on Canada’s new Arctic foreign policy to the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on Friday, Dec. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Soraya Martinez Ferrada will deliver remarks on the economic issues shaping Montréal at a breakfast event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Métropolitan Montreal. Monday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 a.m. ET at the Hôtel Bonaventure Montréal.
Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Soraya Martinez Ferrada will deliver remarks on the economic issues shaping Montréal at a breakfast event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Métropolitan Montreal. Monday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 a.m. ET at the Hôtel Bonaventure Montréal.
Cindy Woodhouse
The Assembly of First Nations and National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak host the Special Chiefs Assembly on the unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin People, in Ottawa until Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Cindy Woodhouse
The Assembly of First Nations and National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak host the Special Chiefs Assembly on the unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin People, in Ottawa until Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Tjorven Bellmann
Germany's Ambassador to Canada Tjorven Bellmann will participate in a panel discussion on what the U.S. presidential election results mean for both Europe and Canada on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Tjorven Bellmann
Germany's Ambassador to Canada Tjorven Bellmann will participate in a panel discussion on what the U.S. presidential election results mean for both Europe and Canada on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
Mark Carney, pictured May 4, 2023, at the Liberal National Convention, will be talking to National Post columnist Rev. Raymond de Souza on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Cardus in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Mark Carney
Mark Carney, pictured May 4, 2023, at the Liberal National Convention, will be talking to National Post columnist Rev. Raymond de Souza on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Cardus in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Lloyd Axworthy
Library and Archives Canada hosts a discussion with former Liberal cabinet minister Lloyd Axworthy for the launch of his new memoir, My Life in Politics, on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Lloyd Axworthy
Library and Archives Canada hosts a discussion with former Liberal cabinet minister Lloyd Axworthy for the launch of his new memoir, My Life in Politics, on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, pictured, will be at the British High Commission's reception to celebrate the new season of The Diplomat on Netflix. British chargé d’affaires Dave Prodger will discuss with Hillman and Anna Hagen, the series’ associate producer and story editor, to dispel fact from fiction from the series. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, pictured, will be at the British High Commission's reception to celebrate the new season of The Diplomat on Netflix. British chargé d’affaires Dave Prodger will discuss with Hillman and Anna Hagen, the series’ associate producer and story editor, to dispel fact from fiction from the series. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Jagmeet Singh
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver remarks at a lunch event hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Jagmeet Singh
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver remarks at a lunch event hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Walter Natynczyk
Former chief of defence staff Walter Natynczyk will receive this year’s Vimy Award at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute's annual Vimy Gala at the Canadian War Museum on Nov. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Walter Natynczyk
Former chief of defence staff Walter Natynczyk will receive this year’s Vimy Award at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute's annual Vimy Gala at the Canadian War Museum on Nov. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
The U.S. presidential election will happen on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Former U.S. president and current Republican candidate Donald Trump, left, will face off against the Democrats' presidential candidate, current Vice-President Kamala Harris. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr
The U.S. presidential election will happen on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Former U.S. president and current Republican candidate Donald Trump, left, will face off against the Democrats' presidential candidate, current Vice-President Kamala Harris. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Flickr
Dan Albas.
Conservative MP Dan Albas is among the speakers expected at GreenPAC’s annual Breakfast on the Hill on Oct. 31 at the Fairmont Château Laurier. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Dan Albas.
Conservative MP Dan Albas is among the speakers expected at GreenPAC’s annual Breakfast on the Hill on Oct. 31 at the Fairmont Château Laurier. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.S. Ambassador David Cohen, pictured at the Politics and the Pen gala in Ottawa last May, will deliver remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada's annual U.S. Thanksgiving Dinner. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. ET at the Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St., Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.S. Ambassador David Cohen, pictured at the Politics and the Pen gala in Ottawa last May, will deliver remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada's annual U.S. Thanksgiving Dinner. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. ET at the Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St., Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Heather McPherson
NDP MP Heather McPherson will take part in the day-long conference, "Security Options for a Troubled World,” hosted by the University of Ottawa on Oct. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Heather McPherson
NDP MP Heather McPherson will take part in the day-long conference, "Security Options for a Troubled World,” hosted by the University of Ottawa on Oct. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers, left, and Governor Tiff Macklem, pictured on the Hill on Feb. 1, 2024. The Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate and publish the Monetary Policy Report. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers, left, and Governor Tiff Macklem, pictured on the Hill on Feb. 1, 2024. The Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate and publish the Monetary Policy Report. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
British Columbia voters will cast their ballots for provincial candidates—including those running for John Rustad’s, left, BC Conservatives, David Eby’s NDP, and Sonia Furstenau’s Green Party—on Oct. 19. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
British Columbia voters will cast their ballots for provincial candidates—including those running for John Rustad’s, left, BC Conservatives, David Eby’s NDP, and Sonia Furstenau’s Green Party—on Oct. 19. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured, will be the guest speaker for Liberal MP Valerie Bradford's Kitchener South-Hespeler Federal Liberal Association on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured, will be the guest speaker for Liberal MP Valerie Bradford's Kitchener South-Hespeler Federal Liberal Association on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Matt Jeneroux
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux will be honoured as one of seven Champions of Mental Health by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health on Oct. 10. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Matt Jeneroux
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux will be honoured as one of seven Champions of Mental Health by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health on Oct. 10. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will table the 2024 federal budget on Tuesday, April 16 at 4 p.m. ET in the House of Commons. The Department of Finance will host an embargoed reading and press conference for media prior to the tabling. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will table the 2024 federal budget on Tuesday, April 16 at 4 p.m. ET in the House of Commons. The Department of Finance will host an embargoed reading and press conference for media prior to the tabling. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, will speak at Canada Strong and Free’s annual networking conference, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver remarks at the Broadbent Institute's annual Progress Summit, both of which run April 10-12 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, will speak at Canada Strong and Free’s annual networking conference, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver remarks at the Broadbent Institute's annual Progress Summit, both of which run April 10-12 in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Former Liberal federal health minister Jane Philpott, pictured, will discuss her new book, Health For All: A doctor's prescription for a healthier Canada, with journalist Paul Wells at an event hosted by the Ottawa International Writers’ Festival, on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former Liberal federal health minister Jane Philpott, pictured, will discuss her new book, Health For All: A doctor's prescription for a healthier Canada, with journalist Paul Wells at an event hosted by the Ottawa International Writers’ Festival, on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
PSG Senator Andrew Cardozo, left, Liberal MP Mona Fortier, and ISG Senator Hassan Yussuff will host a roundtable examining the future of news media in Canada on Monday, April 8, in the Senate of Canada Building. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
PSG Senator Andrew Cardozo, left, Liberal MP Mona Fortier, and ISG Senator Hassan Yussuff will host a roundtable examining the future of news media in Canada on Monday, April 8, in the Senate of Canada Building. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
NDP MP Lori Idiot will take part in a panel discussion on 'The Path Forward: Indigenous Resurgence and Reconciliation,' hosted by the University of Ottawa, on Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP MP Lori Idiot will take part in a panel discussion on 'The Path Forward: Indigenous Resurgence and Reconciliation,' hosted by the University of Ottawa, on Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be the special guest at the Mayor's Breakfast hosted by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, the Ottawa Business Journal , and the Ottawa Board of Trade on Thursday, March 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be the special guest at the Mayor's Breakfast hosted by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, the Ottawa Business Journal , and the Ottawa Board of Trade on Thursday, March 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng is leading Team Canada trade missions to Malaysia and Vietnam from March 24-29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng is leading Team Canada trade missions to Malaysia and Vietnam from March 24-29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
PSG Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, left, and ISG Senator Nancy Hartling will host a lunch event marking National Social Work Month on Thursday, March 21, in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. Photograph courtesy of Sen. Wanda Thomas Bernard's office, and The Hill Times photograph by Charelle Evelyn
PSG Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, left, and ISG Senator Nancy Hartling will host a lunch event marking National Social Work Month on Thursday, March 21, in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. Photograph courtesy of Sen. Wanda Thomas Bernard's office, and The Hill Times photograph by Charelle Evelyn
Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal will deliver remarks at the 23rd annual Arctic Energy and Resource Symposium hosted by the Canadian Institute, March 20-21 in Calgary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal will deliver remarks at the 23rd annual Arctic Energy and Resource Symposium hosted by the Canadian Institute, March 20-21 in Calgary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Auditor General Karen Hogan will deliver three performance audit reports on Tuesday, March 19, at 10 a.m. ET in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Auditor General Karen Hogan will deliver three performance audit reports on Tuesday, March 19, at 10 a.m. ET in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade