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Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc face a difficult task to keep CUSMA alive, say observers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY SAM GARCIA | December 10, 2025
Pianists Mikolaj Warszynski, right, and Zuzana Simurdova play at a concert to mark the Czech Republic’s national day at Knox Presbyterian Church on Oct. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY SAM GARCIA | December 10, 2025
Feature | BY SAM GARCIA | December 10, 2025
Pianists Mikolaj Warszynski, right, and Zuzana Simurdova play at a concert to mark the Czech Republic’s national day at Knox Presbyterian Church on Oct. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Japanese Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi addresses guest gathered for a reception following the Japan-Canada-U.S. Partnership Through Culture and Diplomacy panel discussion at the official residence on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY SAM GARCIA | December 10, 2025
Japanese Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi addresses guest gathered for a reception following the Japan-Canada-U.S. Partnership Through Culture and Diplomacy panel discussion at the official residence on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | December 8, 2025
Former Liberal MP Sergio Marchi, right, pictured during an interview with journalist Andrew Cohen at the launch of his new book in Ottawa on Nov. 18, 2025. The Hill Times photograh by Tessie Sanci
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | December 8, 2025
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | December 8, 2025
Former Liberal MP Sergio Marchi, right, pictured during an interview with journalist Andrew Cohen at the launch of his new book in Ottawa on Nov. 18, 2025. The Hill Times photograh by Tessie Sanci
News | BY NEIL MOSS | December 3, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand had three calls with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on June 27, Aug. 22, and Sept. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | December 3, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | December 3, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand had three calls with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on June 27, Aug. 22, and Sept. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | December 3, 2025
Global Affairs Canada, headquartered in Ottawa's Pearson Building, has missions in Japan, Mexico, and Senegal, among others, that are rated in 'critical' condition. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | December 3, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | December 3, 2025
Global Affairs Canada, headquartered in Ottawa's Pearson Building, has missions in Japan, Mexico, and Senegal, among others, that are rated in 'critical' condition. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Caribbean takes the 'brunt of the impacts of climate change' while having 'miniscule' carbon emissions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Caribbean takes the 'brunt of the impacts of climate change' while having 'miniscule' carbon emissions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has proclaimed that Canada has 'unwavering' support for international law amid the outbreak of global conflicts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has proclaimed that Canada has 'unwavering' support for international law amid the outbreak of global conflicts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WANG DI | July 17, 2024
Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di, left, presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on June 26 at Rideau Hall. Rideau Hall photograph by Sgt. Anis Assari
Opinion | BY WANG DI | July 17, 2024
Opinion | BY WANG DI | July 17, 2024
Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di, left, presented his letter of credence to Governor General Mary Simon on June 26 at Rideau Hall. Rideau Hall photograph by Sgt. Anis Assari
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2024
Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di began his posting in Ottawa on June 26, replacing past envoy Cong Peiwu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 16, 2024
Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di began his posting in Ottawa on June 26, replacing past envoy Cong Peiwu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | July 10, 2024
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen says his forced separation from politics, along with missing his hometown of Philadelphia, are the hardest parts of his job. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | July 10, 2024
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | July 10, 2024
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen says his forced separation from politics, along with missing his hometown of Philadelphia, are the hardest parts of his job. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 9, 2024
Saint Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner Samuel Berridge says the international community needs to be reminded about the importance of sticking to their climate change promises. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 9, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | July 9, 2024
Saint Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner Samuel Berridge says the international community needs to be reminded about the importance of sticking to their climate change promises. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY STUART BENSON | July 3, 2024
House Speaker Greg Fergus, left, and Hungary's Ambassador Maria Vass-Salazar at a reception just days prior to her country's tenure helming the presidency of the European Union. on June 27 at the Ottawa Art Gallery. Photograph by Sam Garcia, courtesy of the Embassy of Hungary
Feature | BY STUART BENSON | July 3, 2024
Feature | BY STUART BENSON | July 3, 2024
House Speaker Greg Fergus, left, and Hungary's Ambassador Maria Vass-Salazar at a reception just days prior to her country's tenure helming the presidency of the European Union. on June 27 at the Ottawa Art Gallery. Photograph by Sam Garcia, courtesy of the Embassy of Hungary
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | July 3, 2024
When he wraps up his Canadian posting in August, Ambassador Eamonn McKee will be heading back to Dublin to become Ireland's chief of protocol. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | July 3, 2024
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | July 3, 2024
When he wraps up his Canadian posting in August, Ambassador Eamonn McKee will be heading back to Dublin to become Ireland's chief of protocol. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | June 26, 2024
German Ambassador to Canada Sabine Sparwasser previously served as consul general in Toronto from 2009 to 2013, and chargé d’affaires and deputy head of mission in Ottawa from 2003 to 2006. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | June 26, 2024
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | June 26, 2024
German Ambassador to Canada Sabine Sparwasser previously served as consul general in Toronto from 2009 to 2013, and chargé d’affaires and deputy head of mission in Ottawa from 2003 to 2006. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | June 19, 2024
Uruguayan deputy foreign minister Nicolás Albertoni was in Ottawa last week to meet with Canadian officials and parliamentarians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | June 19, 2024
Feature | BY NEIL MOSS | June 19, 2024
Uruguayan deputy foreign minister Nicolás Albertoni was in Ottawa last week to meet with Canadian officials and parliamentarians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW ELLIOTT | June 12, 2024
Posting season is hectic, and relocating under the benevolent watch of the federal government is an experience that harkens back to the plot of a movie, writes Andrew Elliott. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY ANDREW ELLIOTT | June 12, 2024
Opinion | BY ANDREW ELLIOTT | June 12, 2024
Posting season is hectic, and relocating under the benevolent watch of the federal government is an experience that harkens back to the plot of a movie, writes Andrew Elliott. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 29, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly's department currently covers Pacific Island states through its missions in New Zealand and Australia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 29, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 29, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly's department currently covers Pacific Island states through its missions in New Zealand and Australia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade