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Public Services and Procurement Canada has scrapped some sustainability measures previously included in Centre Block project plans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Omar Omar, founder of the Gazan Canadians League, speaks during a press conference in West Block on Sept. 22, to raise concerns about the federal government’s Temporary Resident Visa program for Gaza. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 22, 2025
Omar Omar, founder of the Gazan Canadians League, speaks during a press conference in West Block on Sept. 22, to raise concerns about the federal government’s Temporary Resident Visa program for Gaza. 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
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 8, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's accelerated spending review carries the risk his cabinet 'may not see all the political landmines that could be waiting for them,' says Chrétien-era Liberal minister Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 8, 2025
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 8, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's accelerated spending review carries the risk his cabinet 'may not see all the political landmines that could be waiting for them,' says Chrétien-era Liberal minister Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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 SOPHALL DUCH | January 30, 2025
From top left: Premier and Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, and Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner. From bottom left: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Leader Elizabeth May. Photos courtesy of Ontario Liberals, Ontario Greens, and The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 30, 2025
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 30, 2025
From top left: Premier and Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, and Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner. From bottom left: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Leader Elizabeth May. Photos courtesy of Ontario Liberals, Ontario Greens, and The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 23, 2025
Chrystia Freeland
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland scrums with reporters outside the Liberal caucus retreat on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 23, 2025
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | January 23, 2025
Chrystia Freeland
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland scrums with reporters outside the Liberal caucus retreat on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 18, 2025
Justin Trudeau
On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans to resign as Liberal leader and prime minister after rebuffing months of mounting pressure to step down. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 18, 2025
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 18, 2025
Justin Trudeau
On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans to resign as Liberal leader and prime minister after rebuffing months of mounting pressure to step down. 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 NEIL MOSS | January 1, 2025
House of Commons
The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act prohibits an MP or Senator from using parliamentary privilege as a defence if they were to reveal state secrets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 1, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 1, 2025
House of Commons
The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act prohibits an MP or Senator from using parliamentary privilege as a defence if they were to reveal state secrets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 30, 2024
In a letter posted on X on Dec. 16, Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland said she and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been 'at odds about the best path forward,' and that stepping down as finance minister was 'the only honest and viable path.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 30, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 30, 2024
In a letter posted on X on Dec. 16, Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland said she and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been 'at odds about the best path forward,' and that stepping down as finance minister was 'the only honest and viable path.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 27, 2024
MPs have disclosed 39 instances of sponsored travel so far in 2024—worth $251,541.66—to the office of Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 27, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 27, 2024
MPs have disclosed 39 instances of sponsored travel so far in 2024—worth $251,541.66—to the office of Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 24, 2024
The Centre Block building
Executive bodies of the House of Commons and Senate each recently approved proposed main estimates for the respective Chambers for 2025-26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 24, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 24, 2024
The Centre Block building
Executive bodies of the House of Commons and Senate each recently approved proposed main estimates for the respective Chambers for 2025-26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 19, 2024
MPs in the House of Commons Chamber
MPs take part in an orientation session in the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block after the 2019 federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 19, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 19, 2024
MPs in the House of Commons Chamber
MPs take part in an orientation session in the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block after the 2019 federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland arrives at a committee hearing on Dec. 9, 2024, a week before she quit as deputy prime minister and finance minister. Her bombshell resignation from Cabinet on Dec. 16 would result in renewed questions over the future of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 18, 2024
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland arrives at a committee hearing on Dec. 9, 2024, a week before she quit as deputy prime minister and finance minister. Her bombshell resignation from Cabinet on Dec. 16 would result in renewed questions over the future of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership. 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
Opinion | BY CHARLOTTE DAWE | December 16, 2024
Steven Guilbeault
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault tabled Bill C-73 on June 13. Passing it would demonstrate that Canada is serious about addressing the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change, writes Charlotte Dawe.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHARLOTTE DAWE | December 16, 2024
Opinion | BY CHARLOTTE DAWE | December 16, 2024
Steven Guilbeault
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault tabled Bill C-73 on June 13. Passing it would demonstrate that Canada is serious about addressing the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change, writes Charlotte Dawe.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade