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Prime Minister Mark Carney's stance on the proposed emissions cap is unclear, but Liberals MPs sitting on the House Environment Committee say they are in favour of the policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 22, 2025
NDP leadership candidates Tanille Johnston, left, Avi Lewis, Tony McQuail, Heather McPherson, and Rob Ashton stand with with CLC president Bea Bruske at a forum hosted by the Canadian Labour Congress in Ottawa on Oct. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 22, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 22, 2025
NDP leadership candidates Tanille Johnston, left, Avi Lewis, Tony McQuail, Heather McPherson, and Rob Ashton stand with with CLC president Bea Bruske at a forum hosted by the Canadian Labour Congress in Ottawa on Oct. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 10, 2025
Rob Ashton, left, Avi Lewis, and Heather McPherson are three of the four candidates approved so far to run in for NDP leadership, which party members will select at their convention in March 2026. Photographs courtesy of Rob Ashton, X/Avi Lewis, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 10, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | October 10, 2025
Rob Ashton, left, Avi Lewis, and Heather McPherson are three of the four candidates approved so far to run in for NDP leadership, which party members will select at their convention in March 2026. Photographs courtesy of Rob Ashton, X/Avi Lewis, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Parliamentarians set off for the second annual Parliamentary Slow Bike Race on Oct. 8, as part of Bike Day on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 9, 2025
Parliamentarians set off for the second annual Parliamentary Slow Bike Race on Oct. 8, as part of Bike Day on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
Several MPs and ministers including Prime Minister Mark Carney; Ministers Tim Hodgson, clockwise top left, Dominic LeBlanc, and Mélanie Joly; Conservative MP Kelly McCauley; Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden, and Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin have filed disclosures with the ethics commissioner's office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
Several MPs and ministers including Prime Minister Mark Carney; Ministers Tim Hodgson, clockwise top left, Dominic LeBlanc, and Mélanie Joly; Conservative MP Kelly McCauley; Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden, and Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin have filed disclosures with the ethics commissioner's office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2025
Liberal MP Amandeep Sodhi was elected for the first time to represent Brampton Centre, Ont., at the age of 23. Photographs courtesy of Amandeep Sodhi/X
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2025
Liberal MP Amandeep Sodhi was elected for the first time to represent Brampton Centre, Ont., at the age of 23. Photographs courtesy of Amandeep Sodhi/X
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 20, 2025
Jenny Kwan
NDP MP Jenny Kwan says the already-existing Crown corporation, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, is capable of overseeing housing affordability initiatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 20, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 20, 2025
Jenny Kwan
NDP MP Jenny Kwan says the already-existing Crown corporation, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, is capable of overseeing housing affordability initiatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 18, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet told reporters on Sept. 15 that his party would ‘collaborate with anyone who favours Quebec’s interests.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 18, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 18, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet told reporters on Sept. 15 that his party would ‘collaborate with anyone who favours Quebec’s interests.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 17, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before the Liberal caucus meeting on Sept. 17, the day after he announced the date of the next budget would be on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 17, 2025
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 17, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before the Liberal caucus meeting on Sept. 17, the day after he announced the date of the next budget would be on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 15, 2025
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon holds a press conference in the House of Commons foyer on Sept. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 15, 2025
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 15, 2025
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon holds a press conference in the House of Commons foyer on Sept. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | September 15, 2025
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon briefs reporters on Liberal priorities as Parliament resumes on Sept. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | September 15, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | September 15, 2025
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon briefs reporters on Liberal priorities as Parliament resumes on Sept. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KELLY PATRICK | September 15, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, with his party's sole Saskatchewan MP, Buckley Belanger, centre, and Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Liberals could increase their seat count in provinces like Saskatchewan if they ensure MPs are visible in their communities, writes Kelly Patrick. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY KELLY PATRICK | September 15, 2025
Opinion | BY KELLY PATRICK | September 15, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, with his party's sole Saskatchewan MP, Buckley Belanger, centre, and Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Liberals could increase their seat count in provinces like Saskatchewan if they ensure MPs are visible in their communities, writes Kelly Patrick. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
Newly elected Members of Parliament attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
Newly elected Members of Parliament attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 24, 2025
Elizabeth May, Andrew Lawton, Marilyn Gladu, Jennifer McKelvie, Jessica Fancy-Landry, Heather McPherson.
Green Leader Elizabeth May, clockwise top left, and Conservative MPs Andrew Lawton and Marilyn Gladu, Liberal MPs Jennifer McKelvie and Jessica Fancy-Landry, and NDP MP Heather McPherson are spending their summers putting in ‘face time’ with their constituents and attending local riding events. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, courtesy of Facebook
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 24, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 24, 2025
Elizabeth May, Andrew Lawton, Marilyn Gladu, Jennifer McKelvie, Jessica Fancy-Landry, Heather McPherson.
Green Leader Elizabeth May, clockwise top left, and Conservative MPs Andrew Lawton and Marilyn Gladu, Liberal MPs Jennifer McKelvie and Jessica Fancy-Landry, and NDP MP Heather McPherson are spending their summers putting in ‘face time’ with their constituents and attending local riding events. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, courtesy of Facebook
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 22, 2025
Jasper National Park
The Municipality of Jasper is evaluating its response to the second-most costly wildfire in Canadian history, now one year on from 2024's devastation, as wildfire seasons continue to worsen. Photograph courtesy of Jasper National Park
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 22, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 22, 2025
Jasper National Park
The Municipality of Jasper is evaluating its response to the second-most costly wildfire in Canadian history, now one year on from 2024's devastation, as wildfire seasons continue to worsen. Photograph courtesy of Jasper National Park
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 21, 2025
B.C. NDP MP Don Davies is currently serving as the interim leader. The new party leader will be elected in March. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 21, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 21, 2025
B.C. NDP MP Don Davies is currently serving as the interim leader. The new party leader will be elected in March. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2025
Conservative MP Ziad Aboultaif is among the first 30 MPs who will get a chance to bring forward private members' business. He says he plans to table a bill tackling organ and tissue donation—a subject close to his heart. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, pictured with Conservative MP Dalwinder Gill, said that, if elected in a Aug. 18 byelection, he would fight for Alberta, adding that ‘the era of Ottawa telling Alberta to shut up and pay up must come to an end once and for all.’ Photograph courtesy of X
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, pictured with Conservative MP Dalwinder Gill, said that, if elected in a Aug. 18 byelection, he would fight for Alberta, adding that ‘the era of Ottawa telling Alberta to shut up and pay up must come to an end once and for all.’ Photograph courtesy of X