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Shafqat Ali
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali. Officials from TBS defended proposed legislation that would exempt corporations from certain laws and regulations if it serves the public interest. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SELAH GETAHUN | December 31, 2025
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
Opinion | BY SELAH GETAHUN | December 31, 2025
Opinion | BY SELAH GETAHUN | December 31, 2025
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
Opinion | BY JASMIN GUéNETTE, CHRISTINA SANTINI | December 24, 2025
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu. The federal government needs effective tools to end work stoppages in federally regulated industries, write Jasmin Guénette and Christina Santini. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JASMIN GUéNETTE, CHRISTINA SANTINI | December 24, 2025
Opinion | BY JASMIN GUéNETTE, CHRISTINA SANTINI | December 24, 2025
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu. The federal government needs effective tools to end work stoppages in federally regulated industries, write Jasmin Guénette and Christina Santini. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 17, 2025
The Red Chamber's executive Senate Internal Economy committee recently tweaked some of its procedures. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 17, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 17, 2025
The Red Chamber's executive Senate Internal Economy committee recently tweaked some of its procedures. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | December 11, 2025
Canada Post CEO and President Doug Ettinger
Canada Post CEO and president Doug Ettinger testified before the Government Operations and Estimates committee on Dec. 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | December 11, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | December 11, 2025
Canada Post CEO and President Doug Ettinger
Canada Post CEO and president Doug Ettinger testified before the Government Operations and Estimates committee on Dec. 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | December 3, 2025
After successfully proposing nearly 30 amendments to strengthen and enhance Bill C-12, Conservative Immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner says the Liberals still need to go further to meaningfully reform Canada's immigration system. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | December 3, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | December 3, 2025
After successfully proposing nearly 30 amendments to strengthen and enhance Bill C-12, Conservative Immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner says the Liberals still need to go further to meaningfully reform Canada's immigration system. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 23, 2024
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos previously told the Hill Times that more information on another five to 10 fraudulent cases is likely to be made public in the summer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 23, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | July 23, 2024
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos previously told the Hill Times that more information on another five to 10 fraudulent cases is likely to be made public in the summer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 15, 2024
Senate Chamber in Senate of Canada Building
On June 18, the Senate adjourned debate on a request to set $881,768 as this year's budget for the Senate Audit and Oversight Committee and the Office of the Chief Audit Executive. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 15, 2024
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | July 15, 2024
Senate Chamber in Senate of Canada Building
On June 18, the Senate adjourned debate on a request to set $881,768 as this year's budget for the Senate Audit and Oversight Committee and the Office of the Chief Audit Executive. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 3, 2024
Liberal MP Sherry Romanado, left, and NDP MPs Lindsay Mathyssen, Heather McPherson, and Matthew Green say they want to see the House codify a policy addressing MP-to-MP harassment. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 3, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 3, 2024
Liberal MP Sherry Romanado, left, and NDP MPs Lindsay Mathyssen, Heather McPherson, and Matthew Green say they want to see the House codify a policy addressing MP-to-MP harassment. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Liberal MP Kody Blois chairs the House Agriculture Committee, whose recent report recognizes that oligopolies and monopolies are extracting unreasonable profits at the expense of farmers and consumers, write Marissa Alexander and Wade Thorhaug. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Liberal MP Kody Blois chairs the House Agriculture Committee, whose recent report recognizes that oligopolies and monopolies are extracting unreasonable profits at the expense of farmers and consumers, write Marissa Alexander and Wade Thorhaug. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 1, 2024
Liberal MP John McKay, who chairs the House National Defence Committee, said climate change meant calls for the military assistance during natural disasters are 'just going to keep on happening.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 1, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | July 1, 2024
Liberal MP John McKay, who chairs the House National Defence Committee, said climate change meant calls for the military assistance during natural disasters are 'just going to keep on happening.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 26, 2024
Treasury Board President Anita Anand hasn't indicated whether her department will choose to fund training sessions for MPs on the Public Accounts Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 26, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 26, 2024
Treasury Board President Anita Anand hasn't indicated whether her department will choose to fund training sessions for MPs on the Public Accounts Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 26, 2024
Due to extensive permafrost melt, many Arctic lakes are breached and drained, as pictured in Southwestern Baffin Island. Larger swaths of Canada are regularly dealing with more severe drought conditions, putting water security as a top priority, say stakeholders. Photograph courtesy of Reinhard Pienitz/imaggeo.egu.eu
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 26, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 26, 2024
Due to extensive permafrost melt, many Arctic lakes are breached and drained, as pictured in Southwestern Baffin Island. Larger swaths of Canada are regularly dealing with more severe drought conditions, putting water security as a top priority, say stakeholders. Photograph courtesy of Reinhard Pienitz/imaggeo.egu.eu
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 12, 2024
Former trade negotiator Steve Verheul says it is 'very unlikely' that the CUSMA review in 2026 will lead to the deal expiring 10 years later. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 12, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 12, 2024
Former trade negotiator Steve Verheul says it is 'very unlikely' that the CUSMA review in 2026 will lead to the deal expiring 10 years later. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 7, 2024
RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme confirmed in March 2024 the police force is investigating the allegations of misconduct surrounding the ArriveCan application. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 7, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 7, 2024
RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme confirmed in March 2024 the police force is investigating the allegations of misconduct surrounding the ArriveCan application. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SARAH GHABRIAL | June 6, 2024
Protesters in Ottawa call for an end to Israeli bombing of Gaza on Feb. 17. Students of all backgrounds have experienced abuse at recent pro-Palestine protests on campus, writes Sarah Ghabrial. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SARAH GHABRIAL | June 6, 2024
Opinion | BY SARAH GHABRIAL | June 6, 2024
Protesters in Ottawa call for an end to Israeli bombing of Gaza on Feb. 17. Students of all backgrounds have experienced abuse at recent pro-Palestine protests on campus, writes Sarah Ghabrial. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 22, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault was the first cabinet minister to travel to China since 2019 when he made a visit in August 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 22, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 22, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault was the first cabinet minister to travel to China since 2019 when he made a visit in August 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 15, 2024
The second parliamentary report on Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly's department was tabled on April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 15, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 15, 2024
The second parliamentary report on Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly's department was tabled on April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade