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Finish line: Liberals unveil new leader at March 9 event in Ottawa

  • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 Minister Wilkinson to Speak at Energy Summit—Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will deliver a keynote speech at the 2025 Energy Summit hosted
Karina Gould, Frank Bayliss, Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney
Karina Gould, Frank Bayliss, Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney
Liberal leadership candidates Karina Gould, left, Frank Baylis, Chrystia Freeland, and Mark Carney will find out who among them is Canada's next prime minister on March 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Finish line: Liberals unveil new leader at March 9 event in Ottawa

  • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 Minister Wilkinson to Speak at Energy Summit—Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will deliver a keynote speech at the 2025 Energy Summit hosted

Finish line: Liberals unveil new leader at March 9 event in Ottawa

  • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 Minister Wilkinson to Speak at Energy Summit—Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will deliver a keynote speech at the 2025 Energy Summit hosted
Karina Gould, Frank Bayliss, Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney
Liberal leadership candidates Karina Gould, left, Frank Baylis, Chrystia Freeland, and Mark Carney will find out who among them is Canada's next prime minister on March 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill Blair to speak at Conference of Defence Associations Institute this week

  • MONDAY, MARCH 3 ‘Fifty Years of Women Leaders in the RCMP‘—The National Police Federation hosts “The March Forward: Honouring 50 Years of Women as
Defence Minister Bill Blair, pictured, will speak at the 2025 Ottawa Conference hosted by the Conference of Defence Associations Institute. Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, and Caroline Xavier, chief of the Communications Security Establishment, are also taking part. It's taking place March 5-6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill Blair to speak at Conference of Defence Associations Institute this week

  • MONDAY, MARCH 3 ‘Fifty Years of Women Leaders in the RCMP‘—The National Police Federation hosts “The March Forward: Honouring 50 Years of Women as

Bill Blair to speak at Conference of Defence Associations Institute this week

  • MONDAY, MARCH 3 ‘Fifty Years of Women Leaders in the RCMP‘—The National Police Federation hosts “The March Forward: Honouring 50 Years of Women as
Defence Minister Bill Blair, pictured, will speak at the 2025 Ottawa Conference hosted by the Conference of Defence Associations Institute. Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, and Caroline Xavier, chief of the Communications Security Establishment, are also taking part. It's taking place March 5-6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ontario voters head to the polls for provincial election on Feb. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 NDP Leader Singh to Deliver Remarks—NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver bilingual remarks titled “Stronger together: Building Canada’s resilience in the
On Feb. 27, Ontario voters will pick between parties led by Progressive Conservative Doug Ford, left, New Democrat Marit Stiles, Liberal Bonnie Crombie, and Green Mike Schreiner. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of X and Facebook

Ontario voters head to the polls for provincial election on Feb. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 NDP Leader Singh to Deliver Remarks—NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver bilingual remarks titled “Stronger together: Building Canada’s resilience in the

Ontario voters head to the polls for provincial election on Feb. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 NDP Leader Singh to Deliver Remarks—NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will deliver bilingual remarks titled “Stronger together: Building Canada’s resilience in the
On Feb. 27, Ontario voters will pick between parties led by Progressive Conservative Doug Ford, left, New Democrat Marit Stiles, Liberal Bonnie Crombie, and Green Mike Schreiner. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of X and Facebook

MacKinnon to deliver speech hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute in Toronto on March 4

  • MONDAY, FEB. 24 Panel: ‘Affordability and Climate: Intertwined Challenges’—The Institute for Research on Public Policy and the Affordability Action Council host a panel, “Affordability
Employment Minister and Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon will deliver remarks at a roundtable lunch hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute on Tuesday, March 4, at 12 p.m. in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MacKinnon to deliver speech hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute in Toronto on March 4

  • MONDAY, FEB. 24 Panel: ‘Affordability and Climate: Intertwined Challenges’—The Institute for Research on Public Policy and the Affordability Action Council host a panel, “Affordability

MacKinnon to deliver speech hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute in Toronto on March 4

  • MONDAY, FEB. 24 Panel: ‘Affordability and Climate: Intertwined Challenges’—The Institute for Research on Public Policy and the Affordability Action Council host a panel, “Affordability
Employment Minister and Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon will deliver remarks at a roundtable lunch hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute on Tuesday, March 4, at 12 p.m. in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Michael Kovrig discusses his lessons from China at Feb. 20 talk at Carleton University

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 Minister Ien to Deliver Remarks—Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien will take part in a panel discussion on “Good Governance
Michael Kovrig
Michael Kovrig
Former diplomat Michael Kovrig, who was wrongfully detained for nearly three years in what became a major geopolitical crisis between Canada and China, will deliver remarks titled 'Lessons from My Years in China,' at Carleton University on Feb. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Michael Kovrig discusses his lessons from China at Feb. 20 talk at Carleton University

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 Minister Ien to Deliver Remarks—Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien will take part in a panel discussion on “Good Governance

Michael Kovrig discusses his lessons from China at Feb. 20 talk at Carleton University

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 Minister Ien to Deliver Remarks—Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien will take part in a panel discussion on “Good Governance
Michael Kovrig
Former diplomat Michael Kovrig, who was wrongfully detained for nearly three years in what became a major geopolitical crisis between Canada and China, will deliver remarks titled 'Lessons from My Years in China,' at Carleton University on Feb. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Liberals to hold French and English leaders’ debates Feb. 24, Feb. 25 in Montreal

  • TUESDAY, FEB. 18 Lunch: ‘Trade Wars and Canada’—Canada’s former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul, who’s now a principal at GT & Co., and a
Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Frank Baylis, and Ruby Dhalla. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Jake Wright, and one handout

Liberals to hold French and English leaders’ debates Feb. 24, Feb. 25 in Montreal

  • TUESDAY, FEB. 18 Lunch: ‘Trade Wars and Canada’—Canada’s former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul, who’s now a principal at GT & Co., and a

Liberals to hold French and English leaders’ debates Feb. 24, Feb. 25 in Montreal

  • TUESDAY, FEB. 18 Lunch: ‘Trade Wars and Canada’—Canada’s former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul, who’s now a principal at GT & Co., and a
Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Frank Baylis, and Ruby Dhalla. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Jake Wright, and one handout

Trade wars? He knows a thing or two: former top negotiator Steve Verheul offers insight into uncertain times on Feb. 18

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 Canada’s Premiers to Washington, D.C.—Ontario Premier Doug Ford, as chair of the Council of the Federation, will lead a joint mission
Steve Verheul
Steve Verheul
Canada’s former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul will deliver remarks on 'Trade Wars and Canada: Finding Solutions in Uncertain Times,' at a lunch event hosted by the C. D. Howe Institute in Toronto on Feb. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade wars? He knows a thing or two: former top negotiator Steve Verheul offers insight into uncertain times on Feb. 18

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 Canada’s Premiers to Washington, D.C.—Ontario Premier Doug Ford, as chair of the Council of the Federation, will lead a joint mission

Trade wars? He knows a thing or two: former top negotiator Steve Verheul offers insight into uncertain times on Feb. 18

  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 Canada’s Premiers to Washington, D.C.—Ontario Premier Doug Ford, as chair of the Council of the Federation, will lead a joint mission
Steve Verheul
Canada’s former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul will deliver remarks on 'Trade Wars and Canada: Finding Solutions in Uncertain Times,' at a lunch event hosted by the C. D. Howe Institute in Toronto on Feb. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ford to lead Canada’s premiers on joint mission to Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12

  • TUESDAY, FEB. 11 Food and Beverage Canada’s Policy Breakfast—Food and Beverage Canada hosts its annual policy breakfast to kickoff Canadian Ag Day featuring a
Doug Ford
Doug Ford

Ford to lead Canada’s premiers on joint mission to Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12

  • TUESDAY, FEB. 11 Food and Beverage Canada’s Policy Breakfast—Food and Beverage Canada hosts its annual policy breakfast to kickoff Canadian Ag Day featuring a

Ford to lead Canada’s premiers on joint mission to Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12

  • TUESDAY, FEB. 11 Food and Beverage Canada’s Policy Breakfast—Food and Beverage Canada hosts its annual policy breakfast to kickoff Canadian Ag Day featuring a
Doug Ford

Finance Minister LeBlanc takes the mic at Feb. 6 C.D. Howe event in Toronto

  • TUESDAY, FEB. 4—WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 National Forum on UNDRIP Act—The Assembly of First Nations hosts a national forum on the UN Declaration on the
Dominic LeBlanc
Dominic LeBlanc
Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured right with director of communications Jean-Sébastien Comeau, will deliver remarks at a lunch event hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute on Feb. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Finance Minister LeBlanc takes the mic at Feb. 6 C.D. Howe event in Toronto

  • TUESDAY, FEB. 4—WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 National Forum on UNDRIP Act—The Assembly of First Nations hosts a national forum on the UN Declaration on the

Finance Minister LeBlanc takes the mic at Feb. 6 C.D. Howe event in Toronto

  • TUESDAY, FEB. 4—WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 National Forum on UNDRIP Act—The Assembly of First Nations hosts a national forum on the UN Declaration on the
Dominic LeBlanc
Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured right with director of communications Jean-Sébastien Comeau, will deliver remarks at a lunch event hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute on Feb. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chief of Defence Carignan to speak at Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on Feb. 4

  • MONDAY, FEB. 3 Panel: ‘Economic Security Cooperation in Canada-U.S. Relations’—The University of Ottawa hosts a panel discussion, “Economic Security Cooperation in Canada-US Relations: Moving
Jennie Carignan
Jennie Carignan
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan, pictured centre, will join NORAD's deputy commander Lt.-Gen. Blaise Frawley at the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations in Montreal on Feb. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chief of Defence Carignan to speak at Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on Feb. 4

  • MONDAY, FEB. 3 Panel: ‘Economic Security Cooperation in Canada-U.S. Relations’—The University of Ottawa hosts a panel discussion, “Economic Security Cooperation in Canada-US Relations: Moving

Chief of Defence Carignan to speak at Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on Feb. 4

  • MONDAY, FEB. 3 Panel: ‘Economic Security Cooperation in Canada-U.S. Relations’—The University of Ottawa hosts a panel discussion, “Economic Security Cooperation in Canada-US Relations: Moving
Jennie Carignan
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan, pictured centre, will join NORAD's deputy commander Lt.-Gen. Blaise Frawley at the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations in Montreal on Feb. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Building the capital: Ottawa Mayor Sutcliffe to chat about city infrastructure on Jan. 30

  • WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 Bank of Canada to Announce Interest Rate—Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers will hold a
Mark Sutcliffe
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

Building the capital: Ottawa Mayor Sutcliffe to chat about city infrastructure on Jan. 30

  • WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 Bank of Canada to Announce Interest Rate—Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers will hold a

Building the capital: Ottawa Mayor Sutcliffe to chat about city infrastructure on Jan. 30

  • WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 Bank of Canada to Announce Interest Rate—Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers will hold a
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

Foreign Interference Commission to release report on Jan. 28

  • MONDAY, JAN. 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony—Parliamentarians, the ambassadors of Israel and Poland, Ottawa’s mayor, and leading members of the Jewish community will join
Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue presides over the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2024.
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

Foreign Interference Commission to release report on Jan. 28

  • MONDAY, JAN. 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony—Parliamentarians, the ambassadors of Israel and Poland, Ottawa’s mayor, and leading members of the Jewish community will join

Foreign Interference Commission to release report on Jan. 28

  • MONDAY, JAN. 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony—Parliamentarians, the ambassadors of Israel and Poland, Ottawa’s mayor, and leading members of the Jewish community will join
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

Decision day: candidates must declare entry to Liberal leadership contest by Jan. 23

  • MONDAY, JAN. 20—FRIDAY, JAN. 24 World Economic Forum—The annual meeting of World Economic Forum will take place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from Monday, Jan. 20
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

Decision day: candidates must declare entry to Liberal leadership contest by Jan. 23

  • MONDAY, JAN. 20—FRIDAY, JAN. 24 World Economic Forum—The annual meeting of World Economic Forum will take place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from Monday, Jan. 20

Decision day: candidates must declare entry to Liberal leadership contest by Jan. 23

  • MONDAY, JAN. 20—FRIDAY, JAN. 24 World Economic Forum—The annual meeting of World Economic Forum will take place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from Monday, Jan. 20
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

Tam to talk about (mis)information on Jan. 21 in Toronto

  • MONDAY, JAN. 20 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. U.S. Presidential Inauguration—Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
Theresa Tam
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

Tam to talk about (mis)information on Jan. 21 in Toronto

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
  • MONDAY, JAN. 20 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. U.S. Presidential Inauguration—Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president

Tam to talk about (mis)information on Jan. 21 in Toronto

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
  • MONDAY, JAN. 20 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. U.S. Presidential Inauguration—Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president
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

UofT hosts launch for Catherine Tsalikis’ new book on Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21

  • WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. Conservative Leader to Attend Fundraiser—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will attend a party
Chrystia Freeland
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

UofT hosts launch for Catherine Tsalikis’ new book on Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21

  • WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. Conservative Leader to Attend Fundraiser—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will attend a party

UofT hosts launch for Catherine Tsalikis’ new book on Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 21

  • WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. Conservative Leader to Attend Fundraiser—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will attend a party
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

Donald Trump to be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20

  • MONDAY, JAN. 13 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. TUESDAY, JAN. 14 Minister Champagne to Deliver Remarks—Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne will
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

Donald Trump to be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 13, 2025
  • MONDAY, JAN. 13 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. TUESDAY, JAN. 14 Minister Champagne to Deliver Remarks—Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne will

Donald Trump to be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 13, 2025
  • MONDAY, JAN. 13 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. TUESDAY, JAN. 14 Minister Champagne to Deliver Remarks—Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne will
Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Liberal MP Mendicino to host New Year’s Levée in Toronto on Jan. 12

  • TUESDAY, JAN. 7 Book Launch: Hand in Hand?— The Balsillie School of International Affairs hosts a hybrid event to launch of the new book,
Marco Mendicino
Marco Mendicino
Liberal MP Marco Mendicino is scheduled to host a New Year's Levée in his Toronto riding on Jan. 12.

Liberal MP Mendicino to host New Year’s Levée in Toronto on Jan. 12

  • TUESDAY, JAN. 7 Book Launch: Hand in Hand?— The Balsillie School of International Affairs hosts a hybrid event to launch of the new book,

Liberal MP Mendicino to host New Year’s Levée in Toronto on Jan. 12

  • TUESDAY, JAN. 7 Book Launch: Hand in Hand?— The Balsillie School of International Affairs hosts a hybrid event to launch of the new book,
Marco Mendicino
Liberal MP Marco Mendicino is scheduled to host a New Year's Levée in his Toronto riding on Jan. 12.

Parliamentarians head home for the holidays

  • WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the Christmas holidays and break. It’s scheduled to return on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025,
House of Commons
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

Parliamentarians head home for the holidays

  • WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the Christmas holidays and break. It’s scheduled to return on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025,

Parliamentarians head home for the holidays

  • WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the Christmas holidays and break. It’s scheduled to return on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025,
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

Freeland to release fall economic statement on Monday, Dec. 16

  • MONDAY, DEC. 16 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17, and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas
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

Freeland to release fall economic statement on Monday, Dec. 16

  • MONDAY, DEC. 16 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17, and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas

Freeland to release fall economic statement on Monday, Dec. 16

  • MONDAY, DEC. 16 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17, and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas
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

Minister Joly digs into feds’ new Arctic policy for Montreal audience on Dec. 13

  • WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17, and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas
Mélanie Joly
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 Joly digs into feds’ new Arctic policy for Montreal audience on Dec. 13

  • WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17, and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas

Minister Joly digs into feds’ new Arctic policy for Montreal audience on Dec. 13

  • WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17, and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas
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

Tourism Minister Martinez Ferrada to deliver speech in Montreal on Monday, Dec. 9

  • MONDAY, DEC. 9 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17 and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas
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.

Tourism Minister Martinez Ferrada to deliver speech in Montreal on Monday, Dec. 9

  • MONDAY, DEC. 9 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17 and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas

Tourism Minister Martinez Ferrada to deliver speech in Montreal on Monday, Dec. 9

  • MONDAY, DEC. 9 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17 and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas
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.

AFN Special Chiefs Assembly wraps up three-day meeting on Dec. 5

  • TUESDAY, DEC. 3—THURSDAY, DEC. 5 AFN Special Chiefs’ Assembly—The Assembly of First Nations hosts the Special Chiefs Assembly on the unceded, unsurrendered territory of
Cindy Woodhouse
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

AFN Special Chiefs Assembly wraps up three-day meeting on Dec. 5

  • TUESDAY, DEC. 3—THURSDAY, DEC. 5 AFN Special Chiefs’ Assembly—The Assembly of First Nations hosts the Special Chiefs Assembly on the unceded, unsurrendered territory of

AFN Special Chiefs Assembly wraps up three-day meeting on Dec. 5

  • TUESDAY, DEC. 3—THURSDAY, DEC. 5 AFN Special Chiefs’ Assembly—The Assembly of First Nations hosts the Special Chiefs Assembly on the unceded, unsurrendered territory of
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

German Ambassador Bellmann talks U.S. election fallout for Europe and Canada on Nov. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Webinar: ‘Integrating AI’—The Logic
Tjorven Bellmann
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

German Ambassador Bellmann talks U.S. election fallout for Europe and Canada on Nov. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Webinar: ‘Integrating AI’—The Logic

German Ambassador Bellmann talks U.S. election fallout for Europe and Canada on Nov. 27

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Webinar: ‘Integrating AI’—The Logic
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 in conversation with Rev. Raymond de Souza on Nov. 27 in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, NOV. 25 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Conference: ‘What Procurement Processes
Mark Carney
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 in conversation with Rev. Raymond de Souza on Nov. 27 in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, NOV. 25 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Conference: ‘What Procurement Processes

Mark Carney in conversation with Rev. Raymond de Souza on Nov. 27 in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, NOV. 25 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Conference: ‘What Procurement Processes
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

Ex-Grit minister Lloyd Axworthy launches new memoir in Ottawa on Nov. 21

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 19—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 2024 North American Manufacturing Conference—Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters hosts the invitation-only North American Manufacturing Conference. Manufacturers, key government representatives
Lloyd Axworthy
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

Ex-Grit minister Lloyd Axworthy launches new memoir in Ottawa on Nov. 21

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 19—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 2024 North American Manufacturing Conference—Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters hosts the invitation-only North American Manufacturing Conference. Manufacturers, key government representatives

Ex-Grit minister Lloyd Axworthy launches new memoir in Ottawa on Nov. 21

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 19—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 2024 North American Manufacturing Conference—Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters hosts the invitation-only North American Manufacturing Conference. Manufacturers, key government representatives
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

Hillman to talk about Netflix’s The Diplomat at British High Commission on Nov. 19

  • MONDAY, NOV. 18 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Panel: ‘Partnership for Global
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

Hillman to talk about Netflix’s The Diplomat at British High Commission on Nov. 19

  • MONDAY, NOV. 18 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Panel: ‘Partnership for Global

Hillman to talk about Netflix’s The Diplomat at British High Commission on Nov. 19

  • MONDAY, NOV. 18 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Panel: ‘Partnership for Global
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

NDP chief Jagmeet Singh headlines Toronto luncheon with economy-focused speech on Nov. 14

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 12—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 2024 PAAC Annual Conference—The Public Affairs Association of Canada hosts its annual conference on the theme: “40 years of
Jagmeet Singh
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

NDP chief Jagmeet Singh headlines Toronto luncheon with economy-focused speech on Nov. 14

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 12—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 2024 PAAC Annual Conference—The Public Affairs Association of Canada hosts its annual conference on the theme: “40 years of

NDP chief Jagmeet Singh headlines Toronto luncheon with economy-focused speech on Nov. 14

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 12—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 2024 PAAC Annual Conference—The Public Affairs Association of Canada hosts its annual conference on the theme: “40 years of
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
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Bank of Canada governor makes interest rate announcement on Dec. 7

  • TUESDAY, DEC. 6—THURSDAY, DEC. 8 Assembly of First Nations’ Special Chiefs Assembly—The Assembly of First Nations hosts a Special Chiefs Assembly from Dec. 6-8.
Will he raise it again?: Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will announce the bank’s decision on the target for the overnight rate on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. EST. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bank of Canada governor makes interest rate announcement on Dec. 7

  • TUESDAY, DEC. 6—THURSDAY, DEC. 8 Assembly of First Nations’ Special Chiefs Assembly—The Assembly of First Nations hosts a Special Chiefs Assembly from Dec. 6-8.

Bank of Canada governor makes interest rate announcement on Dec. 7

  • TUESDAY, DEC. 6—THURSDAY, DEC. 8 Assembly of First Nations’ Special Chiefs Assembly—The Assembly of First Nations hosts a Special Chiefs Assembly from Dec. 6-8.
Will he raise it again?: Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will announce the bank’s decision on the target for the overnight rate on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. EST. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Assembly of First Nations hosts a Special Chiefs Assembly from Dec. 6-8 in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, DEC. 5 House Sitting—The House is sitting Dec. 5-Dec. 16 every weekday and will adjourn on Friday, Dec. 16. The House is scheduled
RoseAnne Archibald, Assembly of First Nations as national chief, pictured. Photograph courtesy of Laura Barrios

Assembly of First Nations hosts a Special Chiefs Assembly from Dec. 6-8 in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, DEC. 5 House Sitting—The House is sitting Dec. 5-Dec. 16 every weekday and will adjourn on Friday, Dec. 16. The House is scheduled

Assembly of First Nations hosts a Special Chiefs Assembly from Dec. 6-8 in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, DEC. 5 House Sitting—The House is sitting Dec. 5-Dec. 16 every weekday and will adjourn on Friday, Dec. 16. The House is scheduled
RoseAnne Archibald, Assembly of First Nations as national chief, pictured. Photograph courtesy of Laura Barrios

UOttawa dives into Canadian COVID border policies on Dec. 1

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 House Sitting—The House is sitting Nov. 28-Dec. 16 every weekday and will adjourn on Friday, Dec. 16. The House is scheduled
María Verónica Elías will present preliminary findings of border management policy narratives in Canada since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at a University of Ottawa event on Thursday, Dec. 1. Unsplash photograph by Hermes Rivera

UOttawa dives into Canadian COVID border policies on Dec. 1

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 House Sitting—The House is sitting Nov. 28-Dec. 16 every weekday and will adjourn on Friday, Dec. 16. The House is scheduled

UOttawa dives into Canadian COVID border policies on Dec. 1

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 House Sitting—The House is sitting Nov. 28-Dec. 16 every weekday and will adjourn on Friday, Dec. 16. The House is scheduled
María Verónica Elías will present preliminary findings of border management policy narratives in Canada since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at a University of Ottawa event on Thursday, Dec. 1. Unsplash photograph by Hermes Rivera

Mendicino to take part in talk about journalists and online hate with Ifill, Patel, and Syed, Dec. 1

  • MONDAY, NOV. 28 House Sitting—The House is sitting Nov. 28-Dec. 16 every weekday and will adjourn on Friday, Dec. 16. The House is scheduled
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, pictured in a recent scrum on the Hill, will take part in a discussion about journalists and online hate on Dec. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Mendicino to take part in talk about journalists and online hate with Ifill, Patel, and Syed, Dec. 1

  • MONDAY, NOV. 28 House Sitting—The House is sitting Nov. 28-Dec. 16 every weekday and will adjourn on Friday, Dec. 16. The House is scheduled

Mendicino to take part in talk about journalists and online hate with Ifill, Patel, and Syed, Dec. 1

  • MONDAY, NOV. 28 House Sitting—The House is sitting Nov. 28-Dec. 16 every weekday and will adjourn on Friday, Dec. 16. The House is scheduled
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, pictured in a recent scrum on the Hill, will take part in a discussion about journalists and online hate on Dec. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transport Minister Alghabra to talk air sector recovery Nov. 24

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23 IRPP Anniversary Gala—The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) is hosting a gala fundraising celebration to mark its 50th anniversary. The
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is hosting a National Summit on the Recovery of the Air Sector on Nov. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transport Minister Alghabra to talk air sector recovery Nov. 24

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23 IRPP Anniversary Gala—The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) is hosting a gala fundraising celebration to mark its 50th anniversary. The

Transport Minister Alghabra to talk air sector recovery Nov. 24

  • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23 IRPP Anniversary Gala—The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) is hosting a gala fundraising celebration to mark its 50th anniversary. The
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is hosting a National Summit on the Recovery of the Air Sector on Nov. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Public Order Emergency Commission wraps up historic hearings this week in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, NOV. 21  House Sitting—The House is sitting on Monday, Nov. 21 and will sit for the next four straight weeks, Nov. 21-Dec. 16,
The Public Emergency Order Commission will be wrapping up its hearings this week in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Public Order Emergency Commission wraps up historic hearings this week in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, NOV. 21  House Sitting—The House is sitting on Monday, Nov. 21 and will sit for the next four straight weeks, Nov. 21-Dec. 16,

Public Order Emergency Commission wraps up historic hearings this week in Ottawa

  • MONDAY, NOV. 21  House Sitting—The House is sitting on Monday, Nov. 21 and will sit for the next four straight weeks, Nov. 21-Dec. 16,
The Public Emergency Order Commission will be wrapping up its hearings this week in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Greens to announce new leader on Nov. 19

  • MONDAY, NOV. 14—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 Beyond Resettlement—Carleton University hosts a conference, “Beyond Resettlement: Exploring the History of the Ugandan Asian Community in Exile,” from
The Green Party will turn the page on the interim leadership of Amita Kuttner, with results announced for the next elected leader beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Greens to announce new leader on Nov. 19

  • MONDAY, NOV. 14—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 Beyond Resettlement—Carleton University hosts a conference, “Beyond Resettlement: Exploring the History of the Ugandan Asian Community in Exile,” from

Greens to announce new leader on Nov. 19

  • MONDAY, NOV. 14—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 Beyond Resettlement—Carleton University hosts a conference, “Beyond Resettlement: Exploring the History of the Ugandan Asian Community in Exile,” from
The Green Party will turn the page on the interim leadership of Amita Kuttner, with results announced for the next elected leader beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House of Commons is back for five weeks, breaks on Dec. 16

  • MONDAY, NOV. 14  House Sitting—The House returns on Monday, Nov. 14, and will sit for five straight weeks, Nov. 14-Dec. 16, every weekday. And
Bloc Québécois MP Sebastien Lemire, pictured on Sept. 20, 2022, arriving outside West Block before Question Period. The House is back this week and will sit for five straight weeks every weekday until it breaks on Dec. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House of Commons is back for five weeks, breaks on Dec. 16

  • MONDAY, NOV. 14  House Sitting—The House returns on Monday, Nov. 14, and will sit for five straight weeks, Nov. 14-Dec. 16, every weekday. And

House of Commons is back for five weeks, breaks on Dec. 16

  • MONDAY, NOV. 14  House Sitting—The House returns on Monday, Nov. 14, and will sit for five straight weeks, Nov. 14-Dec. 16, every weekday. And
Bloc Québécois MP Sebastien Lemire, pictured on Sept. 20, 2022, arriving outside West Block before Question Period. The House is back this week and will sit for five straight weeks every weekday until it breaks on Dec. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada pauses to remember on Nov. 11

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 8—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 AFN Languages Forum—The Assembly of First Nations hosts a Languages Forum from Nov. 8-9. Learn about the next steps
Governor General Mary Simon lays a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa during the National Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada pauses to remember on Nov. 11

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 8—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 AFN Languages Forum—The Assembly of First Nations hosts a Languages Forum from Nov. 8-9. Learn about the next steps

Canada pauses to remember on Nov. 11

  • TUESDAY, NOV. 8—WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 AFN Languages Forum—The Assembly of First Nations hosts a Languages Forum from Nov. 8-9. Learn about the next steps
Governor General Mary Simon lays a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa during the National Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

German Embassy, Global Affairs Canada, German Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations to host feminist foreign policy event on Nov. 7

  • MONDAY, NOV. 7 House Sitting—The House will take a one-week break, Nov. 7-11. It will return on Nov. 14 and will sit for five straight
The Embassy of Germany, Global Affairs Canada, the Heinrich-Böll Foundation, and the German Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations will host a panel discussion on 'Feminist Foreign Policy–Ensuring Equal Rights and Equal Participation' on Nov. 7. Among the participants are German Ambassador to Canada Sabine Sparwasser, pictured left on Aug. 4 with Yuliia Kovaliv, ambassador of Ukraine to Canada. This event will take place at the Global Centre for Pluralism, 330 Sussex Dr., Ottawa. Register via Eventbrite. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

German Embassy, Global Affairs Canada, German Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations to host feminist foreign policy event on Nov. 7

  • MONDAY, NOV. 7 House Sitting—The House will take a one-week break, Nov. 7-11. It will return on Nov. 14 and will sit for five straight

German Embassy, Global Affairs Canada, German Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations to host feminist foreign policy event on Nov. 7

  • MONDAY, NOV. 7 House Sitting—The House will take a one-week break, Nov. 7-11. It will return on Nov. 14 and will sit for five straight
The Embassy of Germany, Global Affairs Canada, the Heinrich-Böll Foundation, and the German Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations will host a panel discussion on 'Feminist Foreign Policy–Ensuring Equal Rights and Equal Participation' on Nov. 7. Among the participants are German Ambassador to Canada Sabine Sparwasser, pictured left on Aug. 4 with Yuliia Kovaliv, ambassador of Ukraine to Canada. This event will take place at the Global Centre for Pluralism, 330 Sussex Dr., Ottawa. Register via Eventbrite. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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