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News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | November 20, 2024
On Nov. 18, Treasury Board President Anita Anand tabled the government's latest spending request in Parliament. But as long as the House of Commons remains gridlocked in a privileged debate, there is no way for the Liberals to get Parliament's approval to use these funds. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | November 20, 2024
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | November 20, 2024
On Nov. 18, Treasury Board President Anita Anand tabled the government's latest spending request in Parliament. But as long as the House of Commons remains gridlocked in a privileged debate, there is no way for the Liberals to get Parliament's approval to use these funds. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 18, 2024
For the second year in a row, PSPC hosted a large media tour of the Centre Block construction site on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 18, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 18, 2024
For the second year in a row, PSPC hosted a large media tour of the Centre Block construction site on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2024
Karina Gould, left, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada
Government House Leader Karina Gould, left, recently hired Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada's press secretary to do the same in her office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2024
Karina Gould, left, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada
Government House Leader Karina Gould, left, recently hired Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada's press secretary to do the same in her office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
Jean-Yves Duclos
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos took over the added role of Quebec lieutenant on Sept. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
Jean-Yves Duclos
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos took over the added role of Quebec lieutenant on Sept. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
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 LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
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
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
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 11, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, top left, chairs the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc as vice-chair. Other members include Anita Anand, Bill Blair, Lawrence MacAulay, Mélanie Joly, Marc Miller, and François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 11, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 11, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, top left, chairs the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc as vice-chair. Other members include Anita Anand, Bill Blair, Lawrence MacAulay, Mélanie Joly, Marc Miller, and François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 11, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc's Bill C-65, Electoral Participation Act, is currently at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 11, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 11, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc's Bill C-65, Electoral Participation Act, is currently at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2024
The Centre Block building
A planned new tunnel network is set to connect the Centre Block and other buildings on Parliament Hill with precinct buildings south of Wellington Street. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2024
The Centre Block building
A planned new tunnel network is set to connect the Centre Block and other buildings on Parliament Hill with precinct buildings south of Wellington Street. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has seen a few staff departures, promotions, and new hires in his office of late. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has seen a few staff departures, promotions, and new hires in his office of late. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2024
Lindsay Mathyssen
‘I don’t want to wait another 10 years,’ says NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen of creating a policy that covers MP-to-MP harassment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2024
Lindsay Mathyssen
‘I don’t want to wait another 10 years,’ says NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen of creating a policy that covers MP-to-MP harassment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 4, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, and Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon have each added a new staffer to their respective offices, and likewise each saw a staffer depart. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 4, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 4, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, and Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon have each added a new staffer to their respective offices, and likewise each saw a staffer depart. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and 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
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
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 4, 2024
Government House Leader Karina Gould, left, Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, NDP MP Leah Gazan, Green MP Mike Morrice, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 4, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 4, 2024
Government House Leader Karina Gould, left, Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, NDP MP Leah Gazan, Green MP Mike Morrice, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. The Hill Times photographs 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
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2024
Ya'ara Saks
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks, pictured, has tapped Callum Haney to field her media requests. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2024
Ya'ara Saks
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks, pictured, has tapped Callum Haney to field her media requests. 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
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 28, 2024
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has made a few recent changes to his team, including hiring a new director of issues management. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 28, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 28, 2024
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has made a few recent changes to his team, including hiring a new director of issues management. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | October 28, 2024
People try to save Cpl. Nathan Cirillo after he was shot and later died while on sentry duty at Ottawa's National War Memorial on Oct. 22, 2014. The gunman subsequently stormed Centre Block where he was shot and killed outside the Library of Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Mark Burgess
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | October 28, 2024
News | BY CHRISTOPHER GULY | October 28, 2024
People try to save Cpl. Nathan Cirillo after he was shot and later died while on sentry duty at Ottawa's National War Memorial on Oct. 22, 2014. The gunman subsequently stormed Centre Block where he was shot and killed outside the Library of Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Mark Burgess
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 28, 2024
Flowers and flags adorn the National War Memorial in tribute to Cpl. Nathan Cirillo on Oct. 23, 2014, the day after he was shot dead while on sentry duty. Ten years on, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May backs calls for an inquiry into the security on that day. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 28, 2024
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | October 28, 2024
Flowers and flags adorn the National War Memorial in tribute to Cpl. Nathan Cirillo on Oct. 23, 2014, the day after he was shot dead while on sentry duty. Ten years on, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May backs calls for an inquiry into the security on that day. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2024
Steven Guilbeault speaks with reporters in the West Block.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault has added two communications aides to his team, including a new press secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2024
Steven Guilbeault speaks with reporters in the West Block.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault has added two communications aides to his team, including a new press secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HEATHER BRADLEY | October 22, 2024
Police officers stand with weapons drawn downtown on Oct. 22, 2014, with the Parliament Buildings in the background. Most think the House of Commons security screwed up that day, but I know that they saved us, writes Heather Bradley. The Hill Times photograph by Mark Burgess
Opinion | BY HEATHER BRADLEY | October 22, 2024
Opinion | BY HEATHER BRADLEY | October 22, 2024
Police officers stand with weapons drawn downtown on Oct. 22, 2014, with the Parliament Buildings in the background. Most think the House of Commons security screwed up that day, but I know that they saved us, writes Heather Bradley. The Hill Times photograph by Mark Burgess
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
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has promoted a number of staff within her office this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has promoted a number of staff within her office this year. 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
Opinion | BY GREGORY JACK | September 16, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Even though an election is not expected until next fall, the NDP’s recent decision to withdraw blanket support for the Liberals means an election could come sooner, writes Gregory Jack. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GREGORY JACK | September 16, 2024
Opinion | BY GREGORY JACK | September 16, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Even though an election is not expected until next fall, the NDP’s recent decision to withdraw blanket support for the Liberals means an election could come sooner, writes Gregory Jack. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY YAROSLAV BARAN | September 16, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The NDP will be cautious in the fall sitting, despite its new expressions of independence, writes Yaroslav Baran, former Conservative Hill staffer. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY YAROSLAV BARAN | September 16, 2024
Opinion | BY YAROSLAV BARAN | September 16, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The NDP will be cautious in the fall sitting, despite its new expressions of independence, writes Yaroslav Baran, former Conservative Hill staffer. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | September 16, 2024
House of Commons
The House of Commons returns on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | September 16, 2024
Opinion | September 16, 2024
House of Commons
The House of Commons returns on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 15, 2024
Public service union members rally for remote work rights in Ottawa on Sept. 9, 2024, the same day the new federal return-to-work mandate came into effect. About 200 protesters were present. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 15, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 15, 2024
Public service union members rally for remote work rights in Ottawa on Sept. 9, 2024, the same day the new federal return-to-work mandate came into effect. About 200 protesters were present. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY CHRISTIAN VON DONAT | September 12, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party 'have done an excellent job focusing their priorities on why so many Canadians are unhappy,' and want the next election to be framed as a 'change-election,' writes Christian von Donat, a vice-president at Impact Public Affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY CHRISTIAN VON DONAT | September 12, 2024
Opinion | BY CHRISTIAN VON DONAT | September 12, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party 'have done an excellent job focusing their priorities on why so many Canadians are unhappy,' and want the next election to be framed as a 'change-election,' writes Christian von Donat, a vice-president at Impact Public Affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2024
Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon was sworn into his new role at Rideau Hall on July 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2024
Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon was sworn into his new role at Rideau Hall on July 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 9, 2024
Nathan Prier, president of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees, speaks at a Sept. 5 rally in downtown Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 9, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 9, 2024
Nathan Prier, president of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees, speaks at a Sept. 5 rally in downtown Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
We need to make working on Parliament Hill a better place if we want to have more women and gender-diverse people working here, write Senator Marilou McPhedran and NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
We need to make working on Parliament Hill a better place if we want to have more women and gender-diverse people working here, write Senator Marilou McPhedran and NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2024
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller speaks with reporters on Feb. 29. Miller recently added a new press secretary to his team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2024
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller speaks with reporters on Feb. 29. Miller recently added a new press secretary to his team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 5, 2024
Treasury Board President Anita Anand said the government will 'always ensure our public service remains well-staffed and efficient in delivering the quality services Canadians expect and deserve.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 5, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | September 5, 2024
Treasury Board President Anita Anand said the government will 'always ensure our public service remains well-staffed and efficient in delivering the quality services Canadians expect and deserve.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade