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The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block.
Following a decision by the BOIE, the House of Commons will now cover travel expense claims from any individual who is called to the bar of the Chamber and lives outside the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 4, 2024
Government House Leader Karina Gould said the Liberal government has provided thousands of pages of documents already, 'in a way that complies with its obligations under the Charter,' in an emailed statement to The Hill Times on Oct. 31. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 4, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 4, 2024
Government House Leader Karina Gould said the Liberal government has provided thousands of pages of documents already, 'in a way that complies with its obligations under the Charter,' in an emailed statement to The Hill Times on Oct. 31. The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 2, 2024
The chair's gavel at the the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs— the committee to which MPs have suggested the SDTC documents issue be referred. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 2, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 2, 2024
The chair's gavel at the the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs— the committee to which MPs have suggested the SDTC documents issue be referred. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2024
The Centre Block building
The Centre Block building, as seen across Wellington Street from the site of the future Block 2 office complex on June 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2024
The Centre Block building
The Centre Block building, as seen across Wellington Street from the site of the future Block 2 office complex on June 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | October 21, 2024
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould says the 'Conservatives are filibustering their own motion,' as the privilege debate stretches to two weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | October 21, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | October 21, 2024
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould says the 'Conservatives are filibustering their own motion,' as the privilege debate stretches to two weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
Despite the privilege-debate hurdle, the current dysfunction still hasn't reached the levels of toxicity that spurred the 2021 election call, says Government House Leader Karina Gould. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photo illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 16, 2024
Despite the privilege-debate hurdle, the current dysfunction still hasn't reached the levels of toxicity that spurred the 2021 election call, says Government House Leader Karina Gould. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photo illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 20, 2021
The Lester B. Pearson Building, home to Global Affairs Canada, pictured in 2018. The lower ranks have felt the impact of management consultants, too: for many of the young officers I knew at Global Affairs, life was one hellish experience of one-year contracts without benefits, holidays, or pensions, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 20, 2021
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | January 20, 2021
The Lester B. Pearson Building, home to Global Affairs Canada, pictured in 2018. The lower ranks have felt the impact of management consultants, too: for many of the young officers I knew at Global Affairs, life was one hellish experience of one-year contracts without benefits, holidays, or pensions, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | December 19, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party Leader Annamie Paul. Depending on the timing of the next election, it’s still an open question how heavily the pandemic will affect other parties’ messaging on the campaign trail, says Lindsay Finneran-Gingras of Hill and Knowlton Strategies Canada. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | December 19, 2020
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | December 19, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party Leader Annamie Paul. Depending on the timing of the next election, it’s still an open question how heavily the pandemic will affect other parties’ messaging on the campaign trail, says Lindsay Finneran-Gingras of Hill and Knowlton Strategies Canada. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | December 3, 2020
Nicholas Marcus Thompson, left, is one of the representative plaintiffs in a proposed class-action lawsuit against the federal government. Former senator Donald Oliver, middle, has long championed the idea of a new federal government Department of Diversity headed by a Black deputy minister, and before leaving politics former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, right, introduced a bill in the last Parliament to change the Employment Equity Act. Photograph courtesy of Twitter, The Hill Times file photograph and photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | December 3, 2020
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | December 3, 2020
Nicholas Marcus Thompson, left, is one of the representative plaintiffs in a proposed class-action lawsuit against the federal government. Former senator Donald Oliver, middle, has long championed the idea of a new federal government Department of Diversity headed by a Black deputy minister, and before leaving politics former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, right, introduced a bill in the last Parliament to change the Employment Equity Act. Photograph courtesy of Twitter, The Hill Times file photograph and photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP SONIA SIDHU | November 23, 2020
Bill C-237 would promote diabetes education, research, training, and improve knowledge sharing on best practices to address the health inequities that arise from this disease, writes Liberal MP Sonia Sidhu of her private member's bill. Photograph courtesy of Pexels/PhotoMIX Company
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP SONIA SIDHU | November 23, 2020
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP SONIA SIDHU | November 23, 2020
Bill C-237 would promote diabetes education, research, training, and improve knowledge sharing on best practices to address the health inequities that arise from this disease, writes Liberal MP Sonia Sidhu of her private member's bill. Photograph courtesy of Pexels/PhotoMIX Company
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, pictured in the West Block on Feb. 24. As our federal government continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, it must also place CEPA reform on top of its political agenda because of its role in keeping Canadians safe, write Robin Edger, Ian Bruce, Elaine MacDonald, and Tim Gray. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, pictured in the West Block on Feb. 24. As our federal government continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, it must also place CEPA reform on top of its political agenda because of its role in keeping Canadians safe, write Robin Edger, Ian Bruce, Elaine MacDonald, and Tim Gray. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 4, 2020
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in an Oct. 28 speech to the Global Toronto Forum that Canada's fiscal spending is 'limited and temporary,' but noted 'the risks of withdrawing support too soon outweigh the dangers of spending too much.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 4, 2020
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 4, 2020
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in an Oct. 28 speech to the Global Toronto Forum that Canada's fiscal spending is 'limited and temporary,' but noted 'the risks of withdrawing support too soon outweigh the dangers of spending too much.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada Anita Anand, left, and Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna. Ms. McKenna, who is also the MP for Ottawa Centre, says she will 'continue to advocate for Garderie Tunney’s Daycare and tenants of PSPC buildings throughout this challenging time.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada Anita Anand, left, and Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna. Ms. McKenna, who is also the MP for Ottawa Centre, says she will 'continue to advocate for Garderie Tunney’s Daycare and tenants of PSPC buildings throughout this challenging time.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 29, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government says its ability to assure Canadians that the worst effects of the pandemic would be buffered by federal support was contingent on a 'reset.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 29, 2020
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 29, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government says its ability to assure Canadians that the worst effects of the pandemic would be buffered by federal support was contingent on a 'reset.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 26, 2020
Liberal MP Steve MacKinnon, pictured left on June 12, 2019, and Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray, right, pictured speaking at a Next Generation HR and Pay System. Ms. Murray says she wants 'people in the public service who are interested in this to continue to feel that they can be engaged in the discussion.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 26, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 26, 2020
Liberal MP Steve MacKinnon, pictured left on June 12, 2019, and Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray, right, pictured speaking at a Next Generation HR and Pay System. Ms. Murray says she wants 'people in the public service who are interested in this to continue to feel that they can be engaged in the discussion.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY DAVID BROWNE, DOUG CHIASSON | October 21, 2020
Canada’s diverse ecosystems can be part of the climate solution, with investments in nature-based climate solutions providing opportunities to create more jobs and support Canadians. Pexels photograph by Laura Penwell
Opinion | BY DAVID BROWNE, DOUG CHIASSON | October 21, 2020
Opinion | BY DAVID BROWNE, DOUG CHIASSON | October 21, 2020
Canada’s diverse ecosystems can be part of the climate solution, with investments in nature-based climate solutions providing opportunities to create more jobs and support Canadians. Pexels photograph by Laura Penwell
Opinion | BY NYAMBURA GITHAIGA | October 14, 2020
International Development Minister Karina Gould is pictured on June 1, 2020. Canada is already actively working to improve multilateral co-operation on food security and COVID-19, writes Nyambura Githaiga. In April, Ms. Gould co-convened a UN gathering to discuss the potential impacts of COVID-19 on food security and the need to strengthen food systems. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NYAMBURA GITHAIGA | October 14, 2020
Opinion | BY NYAMBURA GITHAIGA | October 14, 2020
International Development Minister Karina Gould is pictured on June 1, 2020. Canada is already actively working to improve multilateral co-operation on food security and COVID-19, writes Nyambura Githaiga. In April, Ms. Gould co-convened a UN gathering to discuss the potential impacts of COVID-19 on food security and the need to strengthen food systems. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BILL CHAMBERS | October 12, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in his Speech from the Throne, identified supporting developing countries on their economic recoveries and resilience as one of his government's priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BILL CHAMBERS | October 12, 2020
Opinion | BY BILL CHAMBERS | October 12, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in his Speech from the Throne, identified supporting developing countries on their economic recoveries and resilience as one of his government's priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade