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Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon, left, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer have both signalled openness to NDP interim leader Don Davies' request for additional resources. Bloc Whip Yves Perron, right, says his caucus is exploring potential related permanent rule changes. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 30, 2025
Don Davies
Interim NDP leader Don Davies says the party is pushing for additional resources amidst return to Parliament without recognized House status and the fewest seats ever won in the party’s history. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 30, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 30, 2025
Don Davies
Interim NDP leader Don Davies says the party is pushing for additional resources amidst return to Parliament without recognized House status and the fewest seats ever won in the party’s history. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 22, 2025
Liberal MPs Greg Fergus, top left, Rob Oliphant, Sean Casey, Sherry Romanado, Francis Scarpaleggia, above left, and Conservative MPs Chris d'Entremont, above centre, and Tom Kmiec are seeking the House Speaker’s position that comes with a salary of $309,000, a chauffeur driven car, an official residence, and a private apartment in the West Block. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, Stuart Benson and photographs courtesy of House of Commons, Liberal Party of Canada and Tom Kmiec
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 22, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 22, 2025
Liberal MPs Greg Fergus, top left, Rob Oliphant, Sean Casey, Sherry Romanado, Francis Scarpaleggia, above left, and Conservative MPs Chris d'Entremont, above centre, and Tom Kmiec are seeking the House Speaker’s position that comes with a salary of $309,000, a chauffeur driven car, an official residence, and a private apartment in the West Block. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, Stuart Benson and photographs courtesy of House of Commons, Liberal Party of Canada and Tom Kmiec
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2025
Three-term Nova Scotia Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont, left, pictured with then-Green MP Mike Morrice, who was defeated in the federal election, has officially launched his bid for Speaker of the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2025
Three-term Nova Scotia Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont, left, pictured with then-Green MP Mike Morrice, who was defeated in the federal election, has officially launched his bid for Speaker of the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2025
Marc Serré
Liberal MP Marc Serré recently drafted a second letter asking the House Board of Internal Economy to consider changes to resource allocations for MPs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2025
Marc Serré
Liberal MP Marc Serré recently drafted a second letter asking the House Board of Internal Economy to consider changes to resource allocations for MPs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 27, 2024
MPs have disclosed 39 instances of sponsored travel so far in 2024—worth $251,541.66—to the office of Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 27, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 27, 2024
MPs have disclosed 39 instances of sponsored travel so far in 2024—worth $251,541.66—to the office of Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 10, 2020
A cyclist, pictured Aug. 6, 2020, biking past the Place de Ville building complex, which consists of four office towers in Ottawa’s downtown core, located on Albert Street between Kent and Lyon streets. With more than 4,800 full-time employees and just under 100,000 square metres of office space, the complex is most notably home to Transport Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 10, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | August 10, 2020
A cyclist, pictured Aug. 6, 2020, biking past the Place de Ville building complex, which consists of four office towers in Ottawa’s downtown core, located on Albert Street between Kent and Lyon streets. With more than 4,800 full-time employees and just under 100,000 square metres of office space, the complex is most notably home to Transport Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 5, 2020
Liberal House Leader Pablo Rodriguez and Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen, pictured alongside a shot of the House of Commons on June 4, after large video screens were installed to allow the Chamber to hold hybrid virtual sittings. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 5, 2020
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 5, 2020
Liberal House Leader Pablo Rodriguez and Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen, pictured alongside a shot of the House of Commons on June 4, after large video screens were installed to allow the Chamber to hold hybrid virtual sittings. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 20, 2020
The government recently moved oversight of its 16 ministers' regional offices to the Privy Council Office, plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured speaking to reporters about the government's response to COVID-19 outside Rideau Cottage on June 18, is once again getting advice from former PMO policy head Michael McNair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 20, 2020
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 20, 2020
The government recently moved oversight of its 16 ministers' regional offices to the Privy Council Office, plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured speaking to reporters about the government's response to COVID-19 outside Rideau Cottage on June 18, is once again getting advice from former PMO policy head Michael McNair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 13, 2020
NDP MP Matthew Green, Bloc Québécois MP Xavier Barsalou-Duval, and Conservative MP Kelly McCauley. Mr. Barsalou-Duval says he was 'very surprised' that the government still needs more money for COVID-19 advertising, and that they need more money than they needed before. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Facebook
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 13, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 13, 2020
NDP MP Matthew Green, Bloc Québécois MP Xavier Barsalou-Duval, and Conservative MP Kelly McCauley. Mr. Barsalou-Duval says he was 'very surprised' that the government still needs more money for COVID-19 advertising, and that they need more money than they needed before. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Facebook
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 10, 2020
PSAC national president Chris Aylward, left, who heads the largest federal public service union, says the tentative deal with the Treasury Board, overseen by Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, right, 'recognizes the value and commitment of our members to Canadians.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 10, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 10, 2020
PSAC national president Chris Aylward, left, who heads the largest federal public service union, says the tentative deal with the Treasury Board, overseen by Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, right, 'recognizes the value and commitment of our members to Canadians.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 24, 2020
President of the Treasury Board Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured on June 15, speaks with reporters at a media availability in West Block to update Canadians on the response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 24, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | June 24, 2020
President of the Treasury Board Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured on June 15, speaks with reporters at a media availability in West Block to update Canadians on the response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALEX SILAS | June 15, 2020
When millions of Canadians and business owners lost their income, the government turned to Canada Revenue Agency staff to deliver the bulk of their financial aid package, writes Alex Silas is the regional executive vice-president for the Public Service Alliance of Canada's National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALEX SILAS | June 15, 2020
Opinion | BY ALEX SILAS | June 15, 2020
When millions of Canadians and business owners lost their income, the government turned to Canada Revenue Agency staff to deliver the bulk of their financial aid package, writes Alex Silas is the regional executive vice-president for the Public Service Alliance of Canada's National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2020
The House of Commons Chamber, pictured on June 4 with new TV screens installed on either side of the Speaker's chair to enable the Special Committee on COVID-19 to hold hybrid sittings, with some MPs tuning in virtually. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2020
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2020
The House of Commons Chamber, pictured on June 4 with new TV screens installed on either side of the Speaker's chair to enable the Special Committee on COVID-19 to hold hybrid sittings, with some MPs tuning in virtually. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 6, 2020
Before Parliament’s first special sitting, House Speaker Anthony Rota urged MPs to get training to participate in virtual meetings. The House says it’s ‘working closely’ with MPs to make sure they have the right equipment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 6, 2020
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 6, 2020
Before Parliament’s first special sitting, House Speaker Anthony Rota urged MPs to get training to participate in virtual meetings. The House says it’s ‘working closely’ with MPs to make sure they have the right equipment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 6, 2020
PSAC national president Chris Aylward, left, and Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, right. Mr. Aylward says there are thousands of public servants 'stepping up to the plate to get the job done, and some are doing completely new jobs wherever there has been a need to support the government’s relief efforts.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 6, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | May 6, 2020
PSAC national president Chris Aylward, left, and Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, right. Mr. Aylward says there are thousands of public servants 'stepping up to the plate to get the job done, and some are doing completely new jobs wherever there has been a need to support the government’s relief efforts.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NICOLE GAGNON | April 29, 2020
An interpreter works during a press conference in the West Block on March 27. A small but dedicated team of Translation Bureau staff interpreters have gone into work every day now for many weeks to deliver essential services and stand at the ready to make a virtual Parliament viable. Yet, this brave group is flagging due to auditory injury and fatigue, writes Nicole Gagnon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NICOLE GAGNON | April 29, 2020
Opinion | BY NICOLE GAGNON | April 29, 2020
An interpreter works during a press conference in the West Block on March 27. A small but dedicated team of Translation Bureau staff interpreters have gone into work every day now for many weeks to deliver essential services and stand at the ready to make a virtual Parliament viable. Yet, this brave group is flagging due to auditory injury and fatigue, writes Nicole Gagnon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | April 15, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on April 11 during the second recall of Parliament to pass the feds' wage-subsidy bill, along with cabinet ministers Chrystia Freeland, Pablo Rodriguez, Mary Ng, Bill Morneau, and Carla Qualtrough, who were among those present for the vote. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | April 15, 2020
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | April 15, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on April 11 during the second recall of Parliament to pass the feds' wage-subsidy bill, along with cabinet ministers Chrystia Freeland, Pablo Rodriguez, Mary Ng, Bill Morneau, and Carla Qualtrough, who were among those present for the vote. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade