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Andrew Meade is The Hill Times’ staff photographer. A native of Fredericton, N.B., Meade has worked at multiple dailies in New Brunswick and has been published by news outlets across the country and internationally. He has been capturing the day to day on Parliament Hill for the paper since 2017.

Carney Liberals table long-awaited budget

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | November 4, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne take the 2025 budget into the House of Commons for tabling on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney Liberals table long-awaited budget

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | November 4, 2025
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Carney Liberals table long-awaited budget

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | November 4, 2025
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Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne take the 2025 budget into the House of Commons for tabling on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Veterans raise inaugural poppy flag on Parliament Hill

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 31, 2025
Veterans raise the Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy flag on Parliament Hill on Oct. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Veterans raise inaugural poppy flag on Parliament Hill

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 31, 2025
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Veterans raise inaugural poppy flag on Parliament Hill

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 31, 2025
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Veterans raise the Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy flag on Parliament Hill on Oct. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Champagne unveils plan for new financial crimes agency 

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 20, 2025
Speaking by the Green Wall in the Wellington Building in Ottawa on Oct. 20, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced details of a program to crack down on fraud and financial crime that he said would be fleshed out in the Nov. 4 budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Champagne unveils plan for new financial crimes agency 

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 20, 2025
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Champagne unveils plan for new financial crimes agency 

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 20, 2025
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Speaking by the Green Wall in the Wellington Building in Ottawa on Oct. 20, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced details of a program to crack down on fraud and financial crime that he said would be fleshed out in the Nov. 4 budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MP Genuis pitches youth jobs plan

  • Conservative MP Garnett Genuis held a press conference on Parliament Hill on Oct. 15 to pitch a “youth jobs plan” ahead of the Nov.
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 15, 2025
Garnett Genuis
Garnett Genuis
Conservative employment critic Garnett Genuis speaks to reporters on Oct. 15 about his plan to address youth unemployment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MP Genuis pitches youth jobs plan

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 15, 2025
  • Conservative MP Garnett Genuis held a press conference on Parliament Hill on Oct. 15 to pitch a “youth jobs plan” ahead of the Nov.

MP Genuis pitches youth jobs plan

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 15, 2025
  • Conservative MP Garnett Genuis held a press conference on Parliament Hill on Oct. 15 to pitch a “youth jobs plan” ahead of the Nov.
Garnett Genuis
Conservative employment critic Garnett Genuis speaks to reporters on Oct. 15 about his plan to address youth unemployment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Van Koeverden strikes gold again at Bike Day on the Hill

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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

Van Koeverden strikes gold again at Bike Day on the Hill

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 9, 2025
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Van Koeverden strikes gold again at Bike Day on the Hill

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 9, 2025
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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

Michel confirms national dental program to be spared from cuts

  • As the Liberal government prepares to unveil its budget on Nov. 4, Health Minister Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) confirmed the national dental care program
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 2, 2025
Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Oct. 2, Health Minister Marjorie Michel confirmed the Canadian Dental Care Plan will not be impacted by pending cuts to department budgets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Michel confirms national dental program to be spared from cuts

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 2, 2025
  • As the Liberal government prepares to unveil its budget on Nov. 4, Health Minister Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) confirmed the national dental care program

Michel confirms national dental program to be spared from cuts

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 2, 2025
  • As the Liberal government prepares to unveil its budget on Nov. 4, Health Minister Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) confirmed the national dental care program
Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Oct. 2, Health Minister Marjorie Michel confirmed the Canadian Dental Care Plan will not be impacted by pending cuts to department budgets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP, Bloc Québécois join rally for postal union workers

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 1, 2025
Larry Rousseau, executive vice-president of the Canadian Labour Congress, speaks to Canadian Union of Postal Workers members gathered for a rally on Parliament Hill on Oct. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP, Bloc Québécois join rally for postal union workers

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 1, 2025
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NDP, Bloc Québécois join rally for postal union workers

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 1, 2025
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Larry Rousseau, executive vice-president of the Canadian Labour Congress, speaks to Canadian Union of Postal Workers members gathered for a rally on Parliament Hill on Oct. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Parliamentarians take part in Survivors’ Flag raising

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 1, 2025
Parliamentarians attend the noon flag raising in honour of residential school Survivors’ Flag on Parliament Hill on Oct. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Parliamentarians take part in Survivors’ Flag raising

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 1, 2025
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Parliamentarians take part in Survivors’ Flag raising

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 1, 2025
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Parliamentarians attend the noon flag raising in honour of residential school Survivors’ Flag on Parliament Hill on Oct. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa marks Truth and Reconciliation Day

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 30, 2025
A crowd attends the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation event on Parliament Hill on Sept. 30, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa marks Truth and Reconciliation Day

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 30, 2025
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Ottawa marks Truth and Reconciliation Day

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 30, 2025
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A crowd attends the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation event on Parliament Hill on Sept. 30, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada signs trade deal, defence pact with Indonesia

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomes Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to West Block on Sept. 24, 2025, for a working visit to sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement and defence co-operation agreement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada signs trade deal, defence pact with Indonesia

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 24, 2025
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Canada signs trade deal, defence pact with Indonesia

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 24, 2025
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Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomes Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to West Block on Sept. 24, 2025, for a working visit to sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement and defence co-operation agreement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Pharmacare, Palestinian refugees, and women in Parliament

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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

Pharmacare, Palestinian refugees, and women in Parliament

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 22, 2025
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Pharmacare, Palestinian refugees, and women in Parliament

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 22, 2025
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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

Scrums, caucus meetings, and an anti-austerity presser

  • On Sept. 17, the various party caucuses met, Green Leader Elizabeth May pushed for lowering the voting age, and the Canadian Labour Congress urged
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

Scrums, caucus meetings, and an anti-austerity presser

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 17, 2025
  • On Sept. 17, the various party caucuses met, Green Leader Elizabeth May pushed for lowering the voting age, and the Canadian Labour Congress urged

Scrums, caucus meetings, and an anti-austerity presser

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 17, 2025
  • On Sept. 17, the various party caucuses met, Green Leader Elizabeth May pushed for lowering the voting age, and the Canadian Labour Congress urged
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

NDP MPs rally for Labour Code changes

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 16, 2025
NDP interim leader Don Davies speaks at a rally put on by CUPE in front of Centre Block on Sept. 16, to support flight attendants and their right to strike on. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP MPs rally for Labour Code changes

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 16, 2025
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NDP MPs rally for Labour Code changes

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 16, 2025
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NDP interim leader Don Davies speaks at a rally put on by CUPE in front of Centre Block on Sept. 16, to support flight attendants and their right to strike on. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs are back in action

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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

MPs are back in action

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 15, 2025
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MPs are back in action

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 15, 2025
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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

Royal Canadian Air Force unveils two planes for training program

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 12, 2025
The first two CT-102B Astra II Basic Flying Training aircraft are pictured at the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport in Gatineau, Que. on Sept. 11, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Royal Canadian Air Force unveils two planes for training program

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 12, 2025
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Royal Canadian Air Force unveils two planes for training program

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 12, 2025
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The first two CT-102B Astra II Basic Flying Training aircraft are pictured at the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport in Gatineau, Que. on Sept. 11, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

First woman named to lead the RCAF

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet speaks after assuming command of the Royal Canadian Air Force at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum on July 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

First woman named to lead the RCAF

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
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First woman named to lead the RCAF

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | July 10, 2025
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Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet speaks after assuming command of the Royal Canadian Air Force at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum on July 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Kìwekì Point a beautiful new public space, panorama views

  • High up on a cliff overlooking the mighty Ottawa River, Kìwekì Point is a newly developed public space with beautiful panoramic views of Parliament
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 13, 2025
Kiweki Point
Kiweki Point
Redeveloped by the National Capital Commission, Kiweki Point offers panoramic views of Parliament Hill and Ottawa-Gatineau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Kìwekì Point a beautiful new public space, panorama views

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 13, 2025
  • High up on a cliff overlooking the mighty Ottawa River, Kìwekì Point is a newly developed public space with beautiful panoramic views of Parliament

Kìwekì Point a beautiful new public space, panorama views

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 13, 2025
  • High up on a cliff overlooking the mighty Ottawa River, Kìwekì Point is a newly developed public space with beautiful panoramic views of Parliament
Kiweki Point
Redeveloped by the National Capital Commission, Kiweki Point offers panoramic views of Parliament Hill and Ottawa-Gatineau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney, Minister Valdez raise Pride flag

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney, Minister Valdez raise Pride flag

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 11, 2025
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PM Carney, Minister Valdez raise Pride flag

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 11, 2025
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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives support extra money for military, says Poilievre

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 9, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, centre, holds a press conference in West Block on June 9, with his defence critic James Bezan, left, and foreign affairs critic Michael Chong, right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives support extra money for military, says Poilievre

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 9, 2025
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Conservatives support extra money for military, says Poilievre

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 9, 2025
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Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, centre, holds a press conference in West Block on June 9, with his defence critic James Bezan, left, and foreign affairs critic Michael Chong, right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New bills, tariff surprises, and wildfires drive MPs’ discussions this week

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 6, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters on June 4, 2025, following the American president's announcement of plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, including Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New bills, tariff surprises, and wildfires drive MPs’ discussions this week

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 6, 2025
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New bills, tariff surprises, and wildfires drive MPs’ discussions this week

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 6, 2025
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Industry Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters on June 4, 2025, following the American president's announcement of plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, including Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs back in action as Parliament returns

  • The return of Parliament kicked off a whirlwind start of the week, with the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and election
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 30, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, holds a press conference in the House of Commons with Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman following the Throne Speech on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs back in action as Parliament returns

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 30, 2025
  • The return of Parliament kicked off a whirlwind start of the week, with the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and election

MPs back in action as Parliament returns

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 30, 2025
  • The return of Parliament kicked off a whirlwind start of the week, with the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and election
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, holds a press conference in the House of Commons with Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman following the Throne Speech on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Crowds gather to witness royal procession for Throne Speech

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 27, 2025
King Charles speaks with a member of the Royal Canadian Regiment honour guard after arriving at the Senate of Canada Building on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Crowds gather to witness royal procession for Throne Speech

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 27, 2025
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Crowds gather to witness royal procession for Throne Speech

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 27, 2025
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King Charles speaks with a member of the Royal Canadian Regiment honour guard after arriving at the Senate of Canada Building on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The King plants roots in Ottawa on Day 1 of royal visit

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FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 26, 2025
King Charles III, left, and Queen Camilla arrive in Ottawa on May 26, a day before he is set to deliver the Throne Speech in the Senate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The King plants roots in Ottawa on Day 1 of royal visit

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 26, 2025
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The King plants roots in Ottawa on Day 1 of royal visit

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 26, 2025
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King Charles III, left, and Queen Camilla arrive in Ottawa on May 26, a day before he is set to deliver the Throne Speech in the Senate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New MP orientation in full swing

  • The more than 100 first-time MPs who were elected on April 28 are readying for Parliament’s fastest post-election return since 1988. Swearing-in ceremonies began
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 21, 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

New MP orientation in full swing

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 21, 2025
  • The more than 100 first-time MPs who were elected on April 28 are readying for Parliament’s fastest post-election return since 1988. Swearing-in ceremonies began

New MP orientation in full swing

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 21, 2025
  • The more than 100 first-time MPs who were elected on April 28 are readying for Parliament’s fastest post-election return since 1988. Swearing-in ceremonies began
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

Carney convenes cabinet forum

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney collected his cabinet for an afternoon “planning forum” held at Meech Lake in Gatineau Park on May 20. The PMO
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 20, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves the Prime Minister’s Office in Ottawa, on May 20 to head to a cabinet forum at Meech Lake, Que. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney convenes cabinet forum

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 20, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney collected his cabinet for an afternoon “planning forum” held at Meech Lake in Gatineau Park on May 20. The PMO

Carney convenes cabinet forum

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 20, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney collected his cabinet for an afternoon “planning forum” held at Meech Lake in Gatineau Park on May 20. The PMO
Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves the Prime Minister’s Office in Ottawa, on May 20 to head to a cabinet forum at Meech Lake, Que. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Duelling Broadbent and CSFN summits take over Ottawa

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | April 11, 2025
Michael Binnion
Michael Binnion
During his opening address on April 9, Michael Binnion, Canada Strong and Free Network board chair, called this year’s conference 'one of the biggest' ever. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Duelling Broadbent and CSFN summits take over Ottawa

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | April 11, 2025

Duelling Broadbent and CSFN summits take over Ottawa

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | April 11, 2025
Michael Binnion
During his opening address on April 9, Michael Binnion, Canada Strong and Free Network board chair, called this year’s conference 'one of the biggest' ever. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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