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Prime Minister Mark Carney , pictured on May 25, 2025, on the Hill, is promising dramatic productivity growth and to build the fastest growing economy in the G7. These are high bars, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, top left, and cabinet ministers Steven MacKinnon, Dominic LeBlanc, Shafqat Ali, Mélanie Joly, François-Philippe Champagne, Tim Hodgson, bottom left, Anita Anand, David McGuinty, Sean Fraser, Steven Guilbeault, and Gregor Robertson make up Carney's 12-member Priorities, Planning and Strategy Cabinet Committee. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 6, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, top left, and cabinet ministers Steven MacKinnon, Dominic LeBlanc, Shafqat Ali, Mélanie Joly, François-Philippe Champagne, Tim Hodgson, bottom left, Anita Anand, David McGuinty, Sean Fraser, Steven Guilbeault, and Gregor Robertson make up Carney's 12-member Priorities, Planning and Strategy Cabinet Committee. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, is the most influential figure in the new Liberal government. His leadership will be judged largely by how effectively he tackles the two issues foremost on Canadians’ minds: Canada-U.S. trade relations and the rising cost of living. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 26, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, is the most influential figure in the new Liberal government. His leadership will be judged largely by how effectively he tackles the two issues foremost on Canadians’ minds: Canada-U.S. trade relations and the rising cost of living. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | May 25, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in West Block on May 21, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | May 25, 2025
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | May 25, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in West Block on May 21, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | May 25, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney walks down Sparks Street in Ottawa on May 2, 2025. Carney must now not only deal with national and international issues, but also the wants, hopes, and needs of 170 Liberals, writes Matt Gurney. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | May 25, 2025
Opinion | BY MATT GURNEY | May 25, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney walks down Sparks Street in Ottawa on May 2, 2025. Carney must now not only deal with national and international issues, but also the wants, hopes, and needs of 170 Liberals, writes Matt Gurney. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 19, 2025
New Cabinet, swearing in ceremony. May 13, 2025 at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured at Rideau Hall on May 13, 2025, is promising big things. He was elected mostly because people see him as the best leader right now to deal with the erratic and bully U.S. President Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 19, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 19, 2025
New Cabinet, swearing in ceremony. May 13, 2025 at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured at Rideau Hall on May 13, 2025, is promising big things. He was elected mostly because people see him as the best leader right now to deal with the erratic and bully U.S. President Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017
While the daily press briefings with White House press secretary Sean Spicer have captivated plenty of Canadians, many press gallery members question the merit of bringing a similar exercise to Canada with the prime minister's communications director, currently Kate Purchase, or other PMO communications staff. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia & The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017
While the daily press briefings with White House press secretary Sean Spicer have captivated plenty of Canadians, many press gallery members question the merit of bringing a similar exercise to Canada with the prime minister's communications director, currently Kate Purchase, or other PMO communications staff. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia & The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2017
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2017
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 8, 2017
Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould has a few new staff in her office, including Dan Lindenas who will soon start on the job as director of parliamentary affairs to the minister. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 8, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 8, 2017
Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould has a few new staff in her office, including Dan Lindenas who will soon start on the job as director of parliamentary affairs to the minister. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 27, 2017
Mark Kennedy, pictured centre at a shin-dig at the Métropolitain Brasserie when he left the Ottawa Citizen alongside Canadian Press reporters Lee Berthiaume, left, and Mike Blanchfield, right. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 27, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 27, 2017
Mark Kennedy, pictured centre at a shin-dig at the Métropolitain Brasserie when he left the Ottawa Citizen alongside Canadian Press reporters Lee Berthiaume, left, and Mike Blanchfield, right. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 20, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photo leaving the National Press Theatre in Ottawa. Mr. Trudeau has hired a new special assistant for operations Hanna Kambo and Trish Renaud as a human resources adviser. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 20, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 20, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photo leaving the National Press Theatre in Ottawa. Mr. Trudeau has hired a new special assistant for operations Hanna Kambo and Trish Renaud as a human resources adviser. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 6, 2017
Government House Leader and Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, left, has a new communications director, and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, centre, and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, right, have had similar staff changes. The Hill Times Photographs by Jake Wright and Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 6, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 6, 2017
Government House Leader and Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, left, has a new communications director, and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, centre, and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, right, have had similar staff changes. The Hill Times Photographs by Jake Wright and Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2017
Steven Blaney's campaign for the Conservative leadership has been 'above our expectations,' according to aide Pierre-Luc Jean. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2017
Steven Blaney's campaign for the Conservative leadership has been 'above our expectations,' according to aide Pierre-Luc Jean. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RACHEL AIELLO | January 23, 2017
Peter MacKay’s advice for Justin Trudeau is 'vacation in Canada' after he got in hot water with the ethic commissioner over his private helicopter trip to a private island owned by Aga Khan, whose self-titled foundation is registered to lobby the federal government. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY RACHEL AIELLO | January 23, 2017
News | BY RACHEL AIELLO | January 23, 2017
Peter MacKay’s advice for Justin Trudeau is 'vacation in Canada' after he got in hot water with the ethic commissioner over his private helicopter trip to a private island owned by Aga Khan, whose self-titled foundation is registered to lobby the federal government. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2017
New Liberal Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen pictured at the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on Jan. 10 with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Former minister John McCallum's ministerial staff team has been asked to stay in place to serve the new minister. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2017
New Liberal Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen pictured at the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on Jan. 10 with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Former minister John McCallum's ministerial staff team has been asked to stay in place to serve the new minister. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI | January 16, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Ella Grace, and Xavier. Should we be concerned about what the Trudeau family did for a winter vacation? Angelo Persichilli thinks not. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI | January 16, 2017
Opinion | BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI | January 16, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Ella Grace, and Xavier. Should we be concerned about what the Trudeau family did for a winter vacation? Angelo Persichilli thinks not. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 12, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Nov. 29 at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa flanked by Transport Minister Marc Garneau, left, Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould . Two staffers have recently joined the PMO in new coordinating roles between the office and Cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 12, 2016
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 12, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Nov. 29 at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa flanked by Transport Minister Marc Garneau, left, Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould . Two staffers have recently joined the PMO in new coordinating roles between the office and Cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 28, 2016
Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard Minister Dominic LeBlanc has hired Laura Gareau to serve as his ministerial press secretary. She started on the job last week on Nov. 21. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 28, 2016
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 28, 2016
Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard Minister Dominic LeBlanc has hired Laura Gareau to serve as his ministerial press secretary. She started on the job last week on Nov. 21. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright