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Peter Boehm
ISG Senator Peter Boehm, left, and PSG Senator Peter Harder, are chair and vice-chair, respectfully, of the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The committee this month released a report entitled, "Canada-Africa: seizing a strategic opportunity." The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 2, 2025
Kelly Block
Conservative MP Kelly Block moved a motion at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to compel departments to respond to the Parliamentary Budget Office's information request on Dec. 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 2, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 2, 2025
Kelly Block
Conservative MP Kelly Block moved a motion at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to compel departments to respond to the Parliamentary Budget Office's information request on Dec. 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | December 1, 2025
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, left, and Health Minister Marjorie Michel appeared at the House Health Committee on Nov. 18 to explain their respective departments' roles in helping health-care workers move to Canada to help with the health human-resources shortage. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | December 1, 2025
News | BY TESSIE SANCI | December 1, 2025
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, left, and Health Minister Marjorie Michel appeared at the House Health Committee on Nov. 18 to explain their respective departments' roles in helping health-care workers move to Canada to help with the health human-resources shortage. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | November 24, 2025
Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques testified at the House Finance Committee on Nov. 24 about his report on the Liberals’ budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | November 24, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | November 24, 2025
Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques testified at the House Finance Committee on Nov. 24 about his report on the Liberals’ budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | November 20, 2025
During a two-hour ethics committee meeting on Nov. 20, Marc-André Blanchard, Prime Minister Mark Carney's chief of staff, was repeatedly questioned on how the prime minister's ethics screen is implemented. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | November 20, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | November 20, 2025
During a two-hour ethics committee meeting on Nov. 20, Marc-André Blanchard, Prime Minister Mark Carney's chief of staff, was repeatedly questioned on how the prime minister's ethics screen is implemented. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 19, 2025
Bloc Québécois MP Sébastien Lemire said Dawn Farrell's previous decision to approve a controversial McKinsey contract is concerning given her new position with the Major Projects Office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 19, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 19, 2025
Bloc Québécois MP Sébastien Lemire said Dawn Farrell's previous decision to approve a controversial McKinsey contract is concerning given her new position with the Major Projects Office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | September 22, 2025
Conservative MP John Barlow, who co-chairs the House Agriculture Committee, says Liberals appear to be 'having some difficulty getting meetings with high-level officials, with their Chinese counterparts, which is a problem.' The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
News | BY MARLO GLASS | September 22, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | September 22, 2025
Conservative MP John Barlow, who co-chairs the House Agriculture Committee, says Liberals appear to be 'having some difficulty getting meetings with high-level officials, with their Chinese counterparts, which is a problem.' The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
News | BY IREM KOCA | September 17, 2025
Jason Jacques, pictured, was appointed as the interim Parliamentary Budget Officer on Sept. 2 by Prime Minister Mark Carney for a six-month term. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | September 17, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | September 17, 2025
Jason Jacques, pictured, was appointed as the interim Parliamentary Budget Officer on Sept. 2 by Prime Minister Mark Carney for a six-month term. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 5, 2025
Liberal MP Karina Gould chairs the House Finance Committee, which will have a compact schedule in the fall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 5, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 5, 2025
Liberal MP Karina Gould chairs the House Finance Committee, which will have a compact schedule in the fall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | August 1, 2025
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland, left, and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson, pictured in file photos, testified before the House Transport Committee on Aug. 1. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY MARLO GLASS | August 1, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | August 1, 2025
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland, left, and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson, pictured in file photos, testified before the House Transport Committee on Aug. 1. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
Patrick Brazeau
Non-affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau is an advocate for mental health for men and boys. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Patrick Brazeau
Non-affiliated Senator Patrick Brazeau is an advocate for mental health for men and boys. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 2, 2025
Scott Tannas
CSG Leader Scott Tannas called the July 1 deadline 'a little bit concerning,' but says Senators are eager to work with the government to get legislation passed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 2, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 2, 2025
Scott Tannas
CSG Leader Scott Tannas called the July 1 deadline 'a little bit concerning,' but says Senators are eager to work with the government to get legislation passed. The Hill Times photograph 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 JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians have honoured him with 'a mandate to bring about big changes quickly,' and he 'will work relentlessly to fulfill that trust,' during a news conference on May 2 where he outlined his government's priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 25, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians have honoured him with 'a mandate to bring about big changes quickly,' and he 'will work relentlessly to fulfill that trust,' during a news conference on May 2 where he outlined his government's priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 17, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, at a April 27 rally in Edwards, Ont., ran an election campaign on change—a message that resonated with younger voters, who, unlike boomers, were less motivated by threats from the U.S. this election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 17, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 17, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, at a April 27 rally in Edwards, Ont., ran an election campaign on change—a message that resonated with younger voters, who, unlike boomers, were less motivated by threats from the U.S. this election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 8, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference on Feb. 1 to address Canada's retaliatory response, which was put on pause after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a 30-day tariff reprieve on Feb. 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 8, 2025
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | February 8, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference on Feb. 1 to address Canada's retaliatory response, which was put on pause after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a 30-day tariff reprieve on Feb. 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 17, 2025
The House of Commons Chamber will remain empty until MPs return for a new session, which is set for March 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 17, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 17, 2025
The House of Commons Chamber will remain empty until MPs return for a new session, which is set for March 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
Outgoing housing minister Sean Fraser leads the pack in the 2024 All Politics Poll survey, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has respondents divided. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia and photo illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
Outgoing housing minister Sean Fraser leads the pack in the 2024 All Politics Poll survey, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has respondents divided. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia and photo illustration by Joey Sabourin